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Thomas B. Boisture, Baytown, TX US
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20160039328 | TRAILER FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE BUNDLES - An improved trailer for loading and unloading a heat exchanger tube bundle is disclosed. The trailer provides for the transport of tube bundles and includes seal pans which capture debris and other materials falling from the tube bundle during transport. The present invention also provides for the periodic placement of slideable supports under a bundle as it is pushed onto a trailer. | 02-11-2016 |
Thomas B. Brezoczky, San Jose, CA US
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20130334752 | MULTI-CHAMBER CARRIER HEAD WITH A TEXTURED MEMBRANE - A flexible membrane for use in a carrier head has a generally circular main portion with a lower surface, an annular outer portion for connection to a base assembly, and an annular flap extending from the main portion on a side opposite the lower surface for connection to the base assembly. At least one surface of the flap has a surface texture to prevent adhesion. | 12-19-2013 |
20150038065 | TEXTURED MEMBRANE FOR A MULTI-CHAMBER CARRIER HEAD - A flexible membrane for use in a carrier head has a generally circular main portion with a lower surface, an annular outer portion for connection to a base assembly, and an annular flap extending from the main portion on a side opposite the lower surface for connection to the base assembly. At least one surface of the flap has a surface texture to prevent adhesion. | 02-05-2015 |
Thomas B. Brumback, Alleman, IA US
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20120110954 | System and Method for Sensor-Based Feedback Control of a Seed Conditioning and Production Process - A system and method are provided for optimizing the flow of seed along a seed handling path. The system and method include multiple stages at which seeds undergo different processes to prepare the seeds for sale or further handling. The stages may include one or more of Receiving, Husking, Sorting, Drying, Shelling, Bulk Storage, Sizing, Conditioning, Treating, and Packaging. Sensors may be located along the seed handling path for monitoring the seed handling path and the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path at and between different stages. The sensors may provide feedback signals to a controller, which may in turn adjust the operating parameters of various processing devices associated with one or more of the stages in a real-time scenario to optimize the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path. | 05-10-2012 |
Thomas B. Buford, Iii, Memphis, TN US
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20090216232 | MODULAR SEGMENTED INTRAMEDULLARY SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHODS - A modular implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration. | 08-27-2009 |
20110295255 | PROXIMAL FEMUR FIXATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH ANGLED ELONGATE ELEMENTS - An implantable femoral fixation device adapted to be received the femoral neck and femoral head configured to support at least a portion of the inner surface of the cortical bone of the femur. In various embodiments the femoral fixation device is transformable between a first radially reduced configuration and a second, radially expanded configuration, is attached to an anchor, and/or is configured to be encased in fixation media. In one embodiment the anchor is a segmented intramedullary structure disposed in the intramedullary canal configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. | 12-01-2011 |
Thomas B. Casserly, San Ramon, CA US
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20090017230 | Corrosion-resistant internal coating method using a germanium-containing precursor and hollow cathode techniques - Enhanced corrosion resistance is achieved in a coating by using a germanium-containing precursor and hollow cathode techniques to form a first layer directly on the surface of a workpiece, prior to forming an outer layer, such as a layer of diamond-like carbon (DLC). The use of a germanium or germanium-carbide precursor reduces film stress and enables an increase in the thickness of the subsequently formed DLC. Germanium incorporation also reduces the porosity of the layer. In one embodiment, a cap layer containing germanium is added after the DLC in order to further reduce the susceptibility of the coating to chemical penetration from the top. | 01-15-2009 |
20090029067 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AMORPHOUS CARBON COATINGS ON EXTERNAL SURFACES USING DIAMONDOID PRECURSORS - The invention relates to a method for forming high sp | 01-29-2009 |
20090176035 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON COATINGS USING DIAMONDOID PRECURSORS ON INTERNAL SURFACES - The invention relates to a method for forming high sp | 07-09-2009 |
20090311443 | METHOD OF COATING INNER AND OUTER SURFACES OF PIPES FOR THERMAL SOLAR AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a workpiece having a smaller cross sectional dimension (e.g., diameter) is centered within a workpiece having a larger cross sectional dimension, with the workpieces being electrically connected. In this embodiment, surfaces of the two workpieces can be coated simultaneously, either with the same coating material or different coating materials. In another embodiment, holes are located along the length of an internal metal tube which functions as a gas distribution injector and anode holder. A ceramic liner may be placed inside the internal metal tube, with a conductive wire within the ceramic liner. The internal metal tube may be biased as a cathode, while the internal wire is biased as an anode. The hollow cathode effect is applied in all spaces directly adjacent to the surface or surfaces being coated. In some applications, different surfaces being coated are biased at different voltages. | 12-17-2009 |
20110151141 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION FOR AN INTERIOR OF A HOLLOW ARTICLE WITH HIGH ASPECT RATIO - A method and apparatus for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition to an interior region of a hollow, tubular, high aspect ratio workpiece are disclosed. A plurality of anodes are disposed in axially spaced apart arrangement, to the interior of the workpiece. A process gas is introduced into the region. A respective individualized DC or pulsed DC bias is applied to each of the anodes. The bias excites the process gas into a plasma. The workpiece is biased in a hollow cathode arrangement. Pressure is controlled in the interior region to maintain the plasma. An elongated support tube arranges the anodes, and receives a process gas tube. A current splitter provides a respective selected proportion of a total current to each anode. One or more notch diffusers or chamber diffusers may diffuse the process gas or a plasma moderating gas. Plasma impedance and distribution may be controlled using various means. | 06-23-2011 |
Thomas B. Chadwick, Jr., Essex Junction, VT US
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20150095541 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENUMERATING DIGITAL CIRCUITS IN A SYSTEM-ON-A-CHIP (SOC) - Methods and systems for enumerating digital circuits in a system-on-a-chip (SOC) are disclosed. The method includes incrementing an enumeration value received from a previous enumerable instance to uniquely identify an immediately adjacent enumerable instance of a plurality of enumerable instances in a daisy chain configuration. | 04-02-2015 |
Thomas B. Chadwick, Jr., Essesx Junction, VT US
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20130042068 | SHADOW REGISTERS FOR LEAST RECENTLY USED DATA IN CACHE - A cache for use in a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer includes a data array; a tag array configured to hold a list of addresses corresponding to each data entry held in the data array; a least recently used (LRU) array configured to hold data indicating least recently used data entries in the data array; a line fill buffer configured to receive data from an address in main memory that is located external to the cache in the event of a cache miss; and a shadow register associated with the line fill buffer, wherein the shadow register is configured to hold LRU data indicating a current state of the LRU array. | 02-14-2013 |
Thomas B. Chen, Shanghai CN
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20110290585 | Acoustic Baffle Members and Methods for Applying Acoustic Baffles in Cavities - An uncured acoustic absorbing member ( | 12-01-2011 |
Thomas B. Dehoust, Walldorf/baden-Wuerttemberg DE
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20100131321 | FAIR-SHARE LOGIC IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A subset of demands to fair-share is identified from a group of demands. An artificial demand is created to represent a total demand quantity based on the subset of demands. The artificial demand is fulfilled to determine an available quantity for satisfying the artificial demand. The quantity demanded for each demand in the subset is reduced to fair-share the available quantity. | 05-27-2010 |
Thomas B. Donchez, Bethlehem, PA US
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20120036278 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS - A method for facilitating substantially simultaneous receipt of content included in at least one document by a plurality of intended recipients is disclosed. At least one portion of impactful content is delimited in the at least one document to define at least one impactful block (IBlock). A remaining portion of content is delimited to define at least one non-impactful block (NIBlock). The least one IBlock is transmitted to be received substantially simultaneously by the plurality of intended recipients. | 02-09-2012 |
20120221546 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING WEB CONTENT AGGREGATION INITIATED BY A CLIENT OR SERVER - A method for facilitating Web content aggregation initiated by a client is disclosed. A Web site aggregation list is created. At least one Web site in the aggregation list is spidered from a user-identified computer. At least one attribute of content of the at least one spidered Web site is merged with at least one attribute of content of another Web site. The merged attributes are displayed to a user. | 08-30-2012 |
20120243534 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS - A method for facilitating substantially simultaneous receipt of content included in at least one document by a plurality of intended recipients is disclosed. At least one portion of impactful content is delimited in the at least one document to define at least one impactful block (IBlock). A remaining portion of content is delimited to define at least one non-impactful block (NIBlock). The least one IBlock is transmitted to be received substantially simultaneously by the plurality of intended recipients. | 09-27-2012 |
20120259846 | METHOD FOR SELECTING A SUBSET OF CONTENT SOURCES FROM A COLLECTION OF CONTENT SOURCES - A method for selecting a subset of content sources from a collection of content sources is disclosed. A server retrieves, in response to a plurality of queries on a topic from a client, using a programmed computer, a plurality of sets of documents from the collection of content sources. The server enumerates all subsets of the plurality of sets of documents. The server calculates, for each subset, a count of effectiveness of a subset and a price of the subset. The server selects a subset having the highest calculated ratio of count of effectiveness of the subset to price of the subset. The server delivers the selected subset of the plurality of sets of documents to the client. | 10-11-2012 |
20120281840 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS EMPLOYING ENCRYPTION - A method of facilitating substantially simultaneous receipt of electronic content by a plurality of intended recipients is disclosed. The electronic content is encrypted. The encrypted electronic content is transmitted to the plurality of intended recipients. An acknowledgement packet is received from each of the plurality of intended recipients within a predetermined timeout period. A handicap time is calculated for transmitting a decryption key to each of the intended recipient based on a time associated with the acknowledgement packet last received. Decryption keys are transmitted to the plurality of intended recipients using a delay based on the handicap time, where a decryption key having a smaller handicap time is transmitted prior to a decryption key having a larger handicap time. | 11-08-2012 |
20130073443 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATED TRADING BASED ON INFORMATION IN A PRESS RELEASE - A method for automated trading based on information in a press release is disclosed. A programmed computer receives a press release from a wire service. The programmed computer scans each word of the press release sequentially. The programmed computer employs a scanned word as an index into a pre-processed table of reduced-encoded, negative sentiment and positive sentiment words, where sentiment is measured on a log-scale. The programmed computer fetches a word from the table based on the index. The programmed computer renders at least one trading decision based on the fetched word. The programmed computer delivers the at least one trading decision to at least one trading system. | 03-21-2013 |
20140019548 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TRACKING AND DETERMINING PUBLIC SENTIMENT RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA - A method for determining influential broadcast messages in which a processing device identifies a plurality of re-posts of a post, wherein each re-post comprises a time stamp, determines whether the time stamp of the re-post is within a first time interval or a second time interval, increments a first count associated with the first time interval when the time stamp is within the first time interval or a second count associated with the second time interval when the time stamp is within the second time interval, and determines a public sentiment attribute associated with the post in view of a comparison between the first count and the second count. | 01-16-2014 |
20140215088 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS - A method for facilitating substantially simultaneous receipt of content included in at least one document by a plurality of intended recipients is disclosed. At least one portion of impactful content is delimited in the at least one document to define at least one impactful block (IBlock). A remaining portion of content is delimited to define at least one non-impactful block (NIBlock). The least one IBlock is transmitted to be received substantially simultaneously by the plurality of intended recipients. | 07-31-2014 |
20140317231 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS HAVING TRADER MARKUPS - A computing device determines impactful content in transmittable content. The computing device assigns the impactful content to one or more impactful block units. Each impactful block unit comprises a determined numbers of characters and an impactful block of characters comprises one or more impactful block units. The computing device inserts an identifier associated with the impactful content into the transmittable content proximal to the impactful block of characters. The identifier causes a message concerning a financial-related action to be communicated to a plurality of intended recipients when one or more conditions are met. The computing device transmits the one or more impactful block units and the identifier to the plurality of intended recipients using a time delay for a particular intended recipient and a pacing method such that the impactful block units are received substantially simultaneously by the plurality of intended recipients. | 10-23-2014 |
20150032902 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PACING, ACKING, TIMING, AND HANDICAPPING (PATH) FOR SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS - A computing device determines impactful content in transmittable content. The computing device assigns the impactful content in the transmittable content to one or more impactful block units. Each impactful block unit comprises a determined numbers of characters. The computing device extracts the one or more impactful block units from the transmittable content. The computing device places the one or more impactful block units at the end of the transmittable content. The computing device transmits the transmittable content to a plurality of intended recipients. Each character, or a small packet set of sequential characters, of the determined number of characters of the one or more impactful block units is transmitted using a time delay for a particular intended recipient and a pacing method. The one or more impactful block units are to be received substantially simultaneously by the plurality of intended recipients. | 01-29-2015 |
Thomas B. Ellsworth, Iii, Raleigh, NC US
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20110175749 | PLANAR DISTRIBUTED ELEMENT ANTENNA ISOLATION BOARD - An antenna isolation circuit, meter reading device, and method of manufacturing an antenna isolation circuit are disclosed herein. A multilayer planar structure antenna isolation circuit uses distributed elements to provide high voltage isolation and RF coupling functions. The distributed elements may be implemented, for example, as multilayer distributed capacitors. In other embodiments, the distributed elements may be implemented as a distributed transformer. | 07-21-2011 |
Thomas B. Freeman, Tampa, FL US
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20100152857 | Asymmetric Disc Distracting Cage - An inter-vertebral cage with a wedge shape eccentrically located on the leading end of the cage. The ectopically shaped leading edge of this embodiment facilitates easier interbody spacer placement with less risk of nerve injury, as well as with likely decreased risk of destruction of the end plate during the distraction process when the interbody cage is impacted. | 06-17-2010 |
20100179658 | Vertebral Body Cage - A intervertebral body device for supporting adjacent vertebrae includes a vertebral body member having at least one containment portion and one communicating portion. The containment portion and communication portion provide two distinct functional regions within the cage. One region of the cage provides for the use of a biologic material, and the region of the cage provides holes in the side or the front of the cage in order to allow bony ingrowth into that portion of the cage. Where numerous segments are needed, these components can be arranged in any combination. | 07-15-2010 |
20100234891 | TRANSLATIONAL MANIPULATION POLYAXIAL SCREW HEAD - A novel surgical screw is presented as a polyaxial, multiaxial, or monoaxial screw. The polyaxial screw allows versatile angulation between a bone anchor section and a screw body and allows the surgeon to attach a rod to the invention in a top-loading manner and manipulate the rod to accommodate a patient's body and the surgical goals. The screw uses a rod saddle to seat a rod, and permits the surgeon to sagitally manipulate the rod. After implantation of the screw and insertion of the rod, a locking screw is used to fix the angle and position of the rod and screw body. | 09-16-2010 |
20120136447 | PROSTHESES FOR SPINE DISCS HAVING FUSION CAPABILITY - The present invention provides both a device and a method. The device is a human made replacement for the soft discs in the spine. A fabric pouch encloses a central hydraulic element made up of small soft beads. Two pouches with beads are implanted into a prepared disc space to function as an intervertebral disc. The method is conversion of the device into a fusion element. | 05-31-2012 |
20120148540 | PROLIFERATED CELL LINES AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention pertains to tumor cell lines useful for increasing the proliferation potential of any human or animal cell in culture, thereby providing immortalized or continuous cell lines and cultures. The invention also concerns proliferation factors, and compositions containing the factors, which are capable of increasing the proliferation potential of any human or other animal cell in culture. The subject invention further pertains to a method for proliferating cells in culture by contacting cells with the proliferation factors. The proliferated cells can range in plasticity and can include, for example, blast cells, fertilized ova, non-fertilized gametes, embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, precursor or progenitor cells, and highly specialized cells. Optionally, the cells can be induced to cease proliferation. The proliferated cells of the subject invention are useful for cell therapy, cell/gene therapy, biological production of molecules, and as in vitro models for research, toxicity testing, and drug development. | 06-14-2012 |
Thomas B. Gacka, Dublin, OH US
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20150345366 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH CARTRIDGE STYLE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder block having a cylinder head connected to an upper end thereof. A front end of the cylinder block has a coolant introduction passage. A timing chain provided at the front end is engaged to a camshaft sprocket associated with the cylinder head. A timing chain cover is mounted to and spaced forward of the cylinder block front end. A water pump assembly includes a pump housing and an impeller assembly. The pump housing is directly secured to the cylinder block and interposed between the timing chain cover and the front end of the cylinder block. The pump housing has a pump chamber in fluid communication with the coolant introduction passage. The impeller assembly is removably mounted in the pump chamber without removal of the timing chain cover. An end of an impeller drive shaft extends forward of the timing chain cover. | 12-03-2015 |
Thomas B. Galush, Roseville, MN US
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20100307658 | MULTILAYER FLASHING TAPE - The present disclosure relates generally to a flashing tape used in construction applications to seal out moisture, and methods of using the same. The tape constructions disclosed include a viscoelastic core layer and at least one elastomeric skin layer, and may further contain a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive to attach the flashing tape to a substrate. | 12-09-2010 |
20130139953 | Multilayer Flashing Tape - The present disclosure relates generally to a flashing tape used in construction applications to seal out moisture, and methods of using the same. The tape constructions disclosed include a viscoelastic core layer and at least one elastomeric skin layer, and may further contain a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive to attach the flashing tape to a substrate. | 06-06-2013 |
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Thomas B. Gillilgan, College Station, TX US
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20130224843 | EFFICIENT HAPLOID CELL SORTING FLOW CYTOMETER SYSTEMS - A flow cytometry system ( | 08-29-2013 |
Thomas B. Haverstock, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080245237 | Coffee infusion press for stackable cups - A press assembly is adapted to be used with a disposable stackable cup. According to the preferred embodiment, the press includes a filter. A resilient radially compressible support forms a seal is formed between the filter and the interior of the cup. A detachable rod is mounted to the support. The support is sized to accommodate all radii of the cup. As the user presses down the rod, the press assembly is pushed downward to the bottom of the vessel. The seal maintains continual and firm pressure on the inside surface of the vessel so that the pressurized liquid passes through the filter and the infusion substance is trapped. | 10-09-2008 |
Thomas B. Heyward US
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20120152556 | Method, System and Apparatus for Deployment of Umbilicals in Subsea Well Operations - In subsea drilling operations, workover control systems may include deployment of an umbilical from a deepwater drilling vessel. Such an umbilical provides support functions for deepwater drilling operations. In the practice of the invention, a new method, system and apparatus may be employed to deploy the umbilical independently of the drilling riser, which provides commercial and operational advantages. That is, the umbilical may be deployed at a different time than the riser is deployed, and also without intimate close connection from the umbilical to the riser. | 06-21-2012 |
Thomas B. Hiebel, Andechs / Erling DE
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20130059272 | DENTAL CERAMIC ARTICLE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a dental article comprising two sections, section A and section B, section A having an upper and a lower surface portion, section A comprising zirconia in an amount of at least about 80 mol %, a stabilizer and a component X comprising Dy or Sm or Eu or mixtures thereof, section B comprising a glass, glass ceramic or composite material, section B being located above the upper surface portion of section A. | 03-07-2013 |
Thomas B. Hiebel, Erling DE
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20110244429 | Method of Making a Dental Restoration, and System for Design and Manufacturing a Dental Restoration - A method of making a dental restoration is provided. The dental restoration comprises a frame and a veneer. An inner veneer surface and an outer frame surface are adapted to be mated with one another to form the dental restoration. The method in particular comprises steps of (a) providing an outer veneer surface; (b) determining an outer frame surface, based on the outer veneer surface; (c) determining an inner veneer surface, based on the outer frame surface; and (d) providing an inner frame surface, based on a natural tooth surface. The method may be advantageous for rapid, precise and inexpensive manufacturing of a dental restoration. | 10-06-2011 |
Thomas B. Hoegh, Edina, MN US
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20100174341 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. | 07-08-2010 |
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20110152966 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 06-23-2011 |
20110160794 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. | 06-30-2011 |
20110196445 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 08-11-2011 |
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20120010532 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 01-12-2012 |
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20120022609 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 01-26-2012 |
20120022626 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 01-26-2012 |
20120089199 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 04-12-2012 |
20120192874 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs. | 08-02-2012 |
20140052227 | Implantable Medical Leads and Systems that Utilize Reflection Points to Control Induced Radio Frequency Energy - Implantable medical leads and systems utilize reflection points within the lead to control radio frequency current that has been induced onto one or more filars. The radio frequency current may be controlled by the reflection points to block at least some of the radio frequency current from reaching an electrode of the lead and to dissipate at least some of the radio frequency current as heat on the filar. Controlling the radio frequency current thereby reduces the amount that is dissipated into bodily tissue through one or more electrodes of the lead and reduces the likelihood of tissue damage. The reflection points may be created by physical changes such as to material or size in the filar and/or in insulation layers that may be present such as an inner jacket about the filar and an outer jacket formed by the body of the lead. | 02-20-2014 |
20150057730 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS AND SYSTEMS THAT UTILIZE REFLECTION POINTS TO CONTROL INDUCED RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - Implantable medical leads and systems utilize reflection points within the lead to control radio frequency current that has been induced onto one or more filars. The radio frequency current may be controlled by the reflection points to block at least some of the radio frequency current from reaching an electrode of the lead and to dissipate at least some of the radio frequency current as heat on the filar. Controlling the radio frequency current thereby reduces the amount that is dissipated into bodily tissue through one or more electrodes of the lead and reduces the likelihood of tissue damage. The reflection points may be created by physical changes such as to material or size in the filar and/or in insulation layers that may be present such as an inner jacket about the filar and an outer jacket formed by the body of the lead. | 02-26-2015 |
20150094962 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT SCREENING METHODS - Embodiments include a screening method for evaluating patient suitability for an implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) device. The screening method evaluates blood oxygen data relating to respiratory events, with the blood oxygen data providing mean blood oxygen desaturation values for comparison to severity thresholds to identify patients who are likely or unlikely to benefit from the implantation of the HGNS device. | 04-02-2015 |
Thomas B. Jackson, Cambridge GB
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20130123782 | TRIGGER LOCKOUT MECHANISM - A medical instrument includes a housing, an RF generation circuit activation button coupled to an activation button lever supported by the housing. The activation button lever includes a top surface, the activation button lever rotatable about an activation button pivot point. A cutting blade is operably coupled to a sheath. A control lever is supported by the housing and pivotally coupled to a trigger lever including a projection to engage the top surface of the activation button lever and to control the actuation of the cutting blade by actuating the sheath in a distal direction by rotatably moving the control lever proximally about a trigger pivot point. The top surface of the activation button lever and the projection of the trigger lever remain engaged to prevent actuation of the cutting blade until the activation button is fully rotatably moved proximally about the activation button pivot. | 05-16-2013 |
Thomas B. Jacobs, Athens, GA US
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20150089688 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF GENE SILENCING IN PLANTS - Compositions and methods for inducing gene silencing events in plants are disclosed. The compositions typical include a polynucleotide encoding an miRNA target sequence operably linked to a sequence of from a target gene, cDNA or mRNA, or fragment thereof. When expressed in the presence of an miRNA specific for the miRNA target sequence the compositions can induce production of trans-acting siRNA that silence the target of interest. Transgenic plants and preferred plant pathways that can be targeted using the disclosed methods and compositions are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
Thomas B. Jones, Gastonia, NC US
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20130340674 | PAPER COATING APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE HOT WAX APPLICATORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A paper coater includes a frame, an entry guide roll and an exit guide roll both carried by the frame and along a path of travel of a continuous paper sheet. The paper coater includes independently controllable hot wax applicators carried by the frame between the entry and exit guide rolls. Each hot wax applicator includes a press roll, an engraved applicator roll opposite the press roll so that the continuous paper sheet is therebetween, and with the engraved applicator roll extending into a hot wax reservoir to pick up hot wax. Each wax applicator includes a doctor blade adjacent the engraved applicator roll to control a thickness of hot wax. At least one selectively operable positioner relatively moves the press and engraved applicator rolls between active and idle positions. The paper coater provides different wax application rates and can be reconfigured relatively quickly between different application rates. | 12-26-2013 |
Thomas B. Krocheski, Cambridge, MD US
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20120255214 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED ANIMAL MOTION DECOY SYSTEM - A system configured to imitate actions of a group of animals includes a plurality of decoys. Each of the decoys includes anatomical body parts that are representative of an animal being imitated. Each decoy is capable of making a plurality of body motions in a predefined sequence. The system also includes a motion mechanism located inside the body of each decoy, wherein the motion mechanism is configured to control the plurality of body motions. The system further includes a control terminal including a plurality of button sets, with each set being associated with a switch group and each switch group being used to send a control message to a receiver of the motion mechanism of a particular decoy. Operation of the switch groups causes animation of groups of the plurality of decoys in a programmable or random manner. | 10-11-2012 |
Thomas B. Kuruvila, Bangalore IN
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20120143888 | AUTOMATIC UPDATING OF AN EXISTING DOCUMENT USING SAVE-IN FUNCTIONALITY - Various embodiments of systems and methods for automatically updating an existing document associated with an analytic report using save-in functionality are described herein. A selection of a save-in option is received for the analytic report. Further, meta-data associated with the analytic report is retrieved. The meta-data includes location information of the existing document associated with the analytic report and mapping information of the analytic report and the existing document. The existing document is a document previously exported from the analytic report using a save-as option. Also, the existing document can be a document provided using a change source option. Furthermore, the analytic report and the existing document are compared using the mapping information and the existing document is updated using the analytic report based on the comparison. | 06-07-2012 |
Thomas B. Macrury, Point Roberts, WA US
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20150336935 | SHIP1 MODULATORS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Compounds of formula (I): where, n, R | 11-26-2015 |
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Thomas B. Mcgowan, Iii, Bay Village, OH US
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20130006723 | TOLLED ROADWAY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A ROADWAY TOLLING SYSTEM - A method for operating a roadway tolling system includes recording an entry time onto a ticket when a vehicle enters a tolled roadway at an entry point of an entrance location. The method also includes dispensing the ticket to an occupant of the vehicle at the entry point and collecting the ticket from the occupant when the vehicle exits the tolled roadway at an exit point of a tolling location. The method further includes recording an exit time for the vehicle at the exit point, calculating a toll for the vehicle, and calculating an average speed for the vehicle. The method further includes comparing the average speed to a speed limit, and issuing a fine to the occupant of the vehicle if the average speed of the vehicle is greater than the speed limit. A tolled roadway is also provided. | 01-03-2013 |
Thomas B. Merey, Port Hope CA
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20140001134 | Expandible Container | 01-02-2014 |
Thomas B. Miller, Perkiomenville, PA US
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20090012546 | DEVICES FOR TREATING GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AND HIATAL HERNIA, AND METHODS OF TREATING GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AND HIATAL HERNIA USING SAME - A device for treating GERD includes a pair of sections. Each section includes a proximal end portion with an arcuate interior opening, a distal end portion with an arcuate interior opening, an exterior plate portion, and a tapered body portion extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. The pair of sections surround the esophagus at the gastro-esophageal junction thereof and to be secured together to form a tubular housing with a proximal orifice, a distal orifice smaller than the proximal orifice, and a plate adjacent the distal orifice. A portion of the housing adjacent the distal orifice is configured to elastically deform to constrict the esophagus and serve the function of the LES when a force is applied to the plate by the fundus. The proximal end portion of each mating section includes a flange portion configured to be attached to a body cavity wall. | 01-08-2009 |
20090157076 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A system for minimally invasive medical procedures includes an elongate tubular access cannula comprising an elongate tubular member having a rigid proximal portion and an articulating portion. The tubular member has a first branch and a tubular bifurcation extending from the first branch, allowing simultaneous use of multiple instruments. A dissector suitable for use with the access cannula, or other access devices, for implantation of gastric bands or for other procedures includes a pre-curved distal portion having a dissection element such as a monopolar RF conductor and/or a dissection balloon, as well as a snare. In one method, the dissector is advanced around the posterior side of the stomach to form a tunnel in the connective tissue, and the snare is then extended from the dissector to engage a portion of the band and withdraw it through the tunnel. | 06-18-2009 |
20110082456 | SURGICAL SNARE WITH ELECTROSURGICAL TIP AND METHOD OF USE - A medical device includes a tissue dissector and a snare loop on a common shaft. At least the distal tip of the snare loop is energizable to function as an electrosurgical element for tissue dissection. In use the snare loop is partially extended from the shaft to expose the electrosurgical element for electrosurgical dissection, and the snare loop is fully extended from the shaft to deploy the snare loop for retrieval and positioning of an implant such as a gastric banding device. The snare loop may be deployed through a pair of jaws also mounted on the shaft for use in tissue dissection. | 04-07-2011 |
20130041372 | Surgical Snare with Electrosurgical Tip and Method of Use - A medical device includes a tissue dissector and a snare loop on a common shaft. At least the distal tip of the snare loop is energizable to function as an electrosurgical element for tissue dissection. In use the snare loop is partially extended from the shaft to expose the electrosurgical element for electrosurgical dissection, and the snare loop is fully extended from the shaft to deploy the snare loop for retrieval and positioning of an implant such as a gastric banding device. The snare loop may be deployed through a pair of jaws also mounted on the shaft for use in tissue dissection. | 02-14-2013 |
Thomas B. Milnes, Beverly, MA US
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20110128412 | Actively Addressable Aperture Light Field Camera - An actively addressable aperture disposed ahead of the rear surface of a camera lens allows the camera to capture a full-resolution, five-dimensional (5D) light field that describes every possible view from every possible angle of the scene being imaged. Shifting the aperture over the entire aperture plane and acquiring an image at each step yields a 2D grid of 2D images of the scene, otherwise known as a 4D parameterized light field. Estimating the 3D depth of the objects in the imaged scene yields a 3D model with 2D surface irradiance patterns, which is the full, non-parameterized 5D light field. The 5D light field can be used to display perspective changes in a way that mimics cognitive processing of the same scene or object. 5D light fields can also be used to create high-precision, 3D depth maps suitable for 3D movies, interactive displays, machine vision, and other applications. | 06-02-2011 |
20140154595 | ANAEROBIC ALUMINUM-WATER ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An anaerobic aluminum-water electrochemical cell includes electrode stacks, each electrode stack having an aluminum or aluminum alloy anode, and at least one solid cathode configured to be electrically coupled to the anode. The cell further includes a liquid electrolyte between the anode and the at least one cathode, one or more physical separators between each electrode stack adjacent to the cathode, a housing configured to hold the electrode stacks, the electrolyte, and the physical separators, and a water injection port, in the housing, configured to introduce water into the housing. | 06-05-2014 |
Thomas B. Nutman, Chevy Chase, MD US
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20120308599 | VACCINE AND METHODS OF USE AGAINST STRONGYLOIDES STERCORALIS INFECTION - The polynucleotide encoding the SSIR gene from the nematode | 12-06-2012 |
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Thomas B. O'Hanlan, Liberty, SC US
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20080254681 | USB cable for use in industrial environments - The present invention is directed to an electronic data transfer cable comprising (a) a first end; (b) a second end; (c) a plurality of data transmission wires running the length of the data transmission cable; (d) an insulating sheath disposed at one of said data transfer cable first or second ends having a first end, a second end opposite the first end and connected to either of the data transfer cable first or second ends, at least one side surface extending between said insulating sheath first and second ends, and a tab extending outwardly from the sheath side surface and defining a through-hole; (e) a connector which slidably engages the through-hole; and (f) a plug extending outwardly from the sheath first end, the plug having a plurality of data transfer pins whereat said plurality of data transmission wires terminate. | 10-16-2008 |
20150305746 | MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS VALVE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly. | 10-29-2015 |
Thomas B. Ottoboni, Belmont, CA US
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20080319320 | METHOD OF IMAGING LYMPHATIC SYSTEM USING NANOCAPSULE COMPOSITIONS - A composition is provided accompanying nanoparticles having diameters in the range of about 100 to 800 nanometers with hollow cores and outer shells with mechanical properties such that they rupture on exposure to predetermined ultrasound energy. The composition is useful for identifying sentinel lymph nodes. | 12-25-2008 |
20090081130 | MICROPARTICLES USEFUL AS ULTRASONIC CONTRAST AGENTS AND FOR DELIVERY OF DRUGS INTO THE BLOODSTREAM - Microparticles are provided comprising a shell of an outer layer of a biologically compatible material and an inner layer of biodegradable polymer. The core of the microparticles contain a gas, liquid or solid for use in drug delivery or as a contrast agent for ultrasonic contrast imaging. The microparticles are capable of passing through the capillary systems of a subject. | 03-26-2009 |
20090162293 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF APOPTOSIS - In some aspects, there are provided compositions and kits including annexin coupled to ultrasound contrast particles as well as methods utilizing these particles for diagnosis and treatment of pathological conditions characterized by apoptosis. | 06-25-2009 |
20090274628 | RECONSTITUTABLE MICROSPHERE COMPOSITIONS USEFUL AS ULTRASONIC CONTRAST AGENTS - Methods and suspensions are provided that are useful for preparing readily reconstitutable, dry compositions of micro- or nanospheres. The dry compositions find use in diagnostic applications such as ultrasonic imaging. The suspension includes as key ingredients one or both of t-butyl alcohol and/or an amorphous sugar (or mixture of amorphous sugars) in specified amounts that reduce aggregation of the particles comprising the suspension. | 11-05-2009 |
20090297567 | Method For Ultrasound Triggered Drug Delivery Using Hollow Microbubbles With Controlled Fragility - A method is provided for site specific delivering therapeutic or diagnostic agents to a region in a fluid-filled cavity, vessel or tissue using an agent-loaded microbubble population. The population has controlled fragility characterized by a uniform wall thickness to diameter ratio which defines the discrete threshold intensity value of ultrasonic power where microbubble rupture occurs in the population. The location of the microbubble population may be monitored by ultrasound to determine its presence at the region prior to application of the ultrasonic power to rupture to microbubbles. | 12-03-2009 |
20110165088 | NANOBUBBLES USEFUL AS AN ULTRASONIC CONTRAST AGENT FOR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM - A composition is provided accompanying nonoparticles having diameters in the range of about 100 to 800 nanometers with hollow cores and outer shells with mechanical properties such that they rupture on exposure to predetermined ultrasound energy. The composition is useful for identifying sentinel lymph nodes. | 07-07-2011 |
20120034170 | Nanobubbles Useful As An Ultrasonic Contrast Agent For The Lymphatic System - A composition is provided accompanying nanoparticles having diameters in the range of about 100 to 800 nanometers with hollow cores and outer shells with mechanical properties such that they rupture on exposure to predetermined ultrasound energy. The composition is useful for identifying sentinel lymph nodes. | 02-09-2012 |
20140161726 | Reconstitutable Microsphere Compositions Useful As Ultrasonic Contrast Agents - Methods and suspensions are provided that are useful for preparing readily reconstitutable, dry compositions of micro- or nanospheres. The dry compositions find use in diagnostic applications such as ultrasonic imaging. The suspension includes as key ingredients one or both of t-butyl alcohol and/or an amorphous sugar (or mixture of amorphous sugar) in specified amounts that reduce aggregation of the particles comprising the suspension. | 06-12-2014 |
20140275046 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN APROTIC SOLVENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275145 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN APROTIC SOLVENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296282 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN APROTIC SOLVENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release. | 10-02-2014 |
20150297729 | LONG-ACTING POLYMERIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Compositions comprised of a delivery vehicle or delivery system and an active agent dispersed within the delivery vehicle or system, wherein the delivery vehicle or system contains a polyorthoester polymer and a polar aprotic solvent. Also disclosed are low viscosity delivery systems for administration of active agents. The low viscosity delivery systems have a polyorthoester polymer, a polar aprotic solvent and a solvent containing a triglyceride viscosity reducing agent. Compositions described include an amide- or anilide-type local anesthetic of the “caine” classification, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), along with related methods, e.g., for treatment of post-operative pain or for prophylactic treatment of pain. The compositions are suitable for delivery via, e.g., direct application and instillation, intradermal injection, subcutaneous injection, and nerve block (perineural). | 10-22-2015 |
20150297730 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN ORGANIC ACID EXCIPIENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an organic acid excipient, and a basic drug are described, along with related methods. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320866 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ANTIEMETIC COMPOUNDS AND POLYORTHOESTER - The present disclosure provides for sustained release pharmaceutical formulations which can deliver both a 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5HT3) receptor antagonist and a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist to a subject in need thereof. Formulations described herein are suitable for subcutaneous administration. Also described are methods of treatment of various disorders, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). The disclosed compositions and methods provide for less frequent dosing of the therapeutic agents, thereby increasing subject comfort and compliance. | 11-12-2015 |
20160082013 | EMULSION FORMULATIONS OF APREPITANT - Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical formulations of aprepitant suitable for parenteral administration including intravenous administration. Also included are formulations including both aprepitant and dexamethasone sodium phosphate. The pharmaceutical formulations are stable oil-in-water emulsions for non-oral treatment of emesis and are particularly useful for treatment of subjects undergoing highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. | 03-24-2016 |
Thomas B. Pernikoff, Mountain View, CA US
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20120172062 | NETWORK MANAGER SYSTEM FOR LOCATION-AWARE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A comprehensive network manager process provides management functions to allow communication with mobile phone users outside of the service network and allows for efficient communication with groups of users within the service network. | 07-05-2012 |
20140250191 | NETWORK MANAGER SYSTEM FOR LOCATION-AWARE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A comprehensive network manager process provides management functions to allow communication with mobile phone users outside of the service network and allows for efficient communication with groups of users within the service network. | 09-04-2014 |
20150181380 | SECURE AND PRIVATE LOCATION SHARING FOR LOCATION-AWARE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A security component allows users to establish trusted relationships by requiring mutual consent and disclosure of identifier and phone number information for each trusted user. Location information can be blocked among trusted users or obfuscated on the display of the mobile devices of the other users. | 06-25-2015 |
Thomas B. Ramey, Iii, Tyler, TX US
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20100044543 | In-Line Document Holder for Computer Work Station - A document holder has compact construction for in-line placement and viewing between a keyboard and display monitor. The holder can be set-up in a minimum profile configuration to accommodate small source documents, and can be quickly expanded to accommodate relatively large source documents. Easel size conversion is provided by a compound easel that is mounted for pivotal movement on a base platform. The easel viewing angle can be tilted to suit operator viewing preferences. The document support position can be adjusted vertically up and down to provide a reading level that satisfies operator needs and preferences. The compound easel includes a “drop-down” reading rack that can be extended below the front edge of a workstation support surface in the over-hang zone adjacent the edge of the work surface and above the keyboard to allow in-line placement and use of the document holder in workstations where the available work surface area is not large enough to support a conventional document holder. | 02-25-2010 |
Thomas B. Remahl, Los Altos, CA US
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20110055673 | DOMAIN BASED WORKFLOWS - Technology is disclosed for using workflows based on domains in a hierarchical data structure (e.g. LDAP directory) or other type of data structure. When a workflow is created, it is associated with domain. The domain is defined by a selected node and all nodes below that selected node in the hierarchical data structure. At run time, the system identifies which workflows perform a requested task and are associated with a domain that includes the target of the task. If multiple workflows are determined, the user is provided with the ability to choose one of the identified workflows for performing the tasks. | 03-03-2011 |
Thomas B. Remm, Milford, OH US
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20080314941 | DUAL FUNCTION CLIP DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A SCREEN - A dual function clip device for use with an electronic device having a screen has a mount for receiving the electronic device; a clip mechanism constructed and arranged to clip onto a peripheral edge of a clothing article of a user; and an arm movable relative to the mount between a closed position and at least one open position. A securement device is also provided for locking the arm in the at least one open position. When the arm is in an open position, the clip device is positioned to engage an upwardly facing flat surface, and the mount is oriented to support the electronic device in a viewing position to display the screen on the electronic device. | 12-25-2008 |
20120312816 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position. | 12-13-2012 |
20150329250 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position. | 11-19-2015 |
Thomas B. Remm, Cincinati, OH US
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20090275926 | Medical suction device - A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen. | 11-05-2009 |
20120157980 | MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE - A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen. | 06-21-2012 |
Thomas B. Rothrauff, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA US
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20140266809 | ACTIVE AUTOMATED ANTI-BOARDING DEVICE AND MARITIME ASSET SECURITY SYSTEM - An active automated anti-boarding device for a maritime asset security system includes a housing for mounting the device on a maritime asset. The deterrence device includes visual and sound deterrence emitters within said mount to disperse a directional fan pattern of sight and visual deterrence response outward from the housing to unauthorized boarders. An active automated anti-boarding maritime asset security system includes detection devices configured to mount to maritime asset, the detection devices each including emitters and receivers for generating and detection beams that form a virtual fence to form a detection network on a portion or around an entire maritime asset. Deterrence devices responsive to the interruption of the spaced apart detection beams produce a deterrent response that is non lethal. The deterrence response can be a law enforcement level of deterrence, it can induce discomfort and/or disorientation to deter unauthorized boarders. The deterrence response can be strong enough to cause physical pain in an authorized boarder. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas B. Sasada, Gurnee, IL US
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20080205092 | INVERTER AND PROGRAMMING DEVICE THEREOF - It is possible to easily and rapidly develop an inverter application while maintaining stable quality. Executable code modules which have been sufficiently tested are installed in an inverter. An application source code is created on a programming device by using function blocks corresponding to the executable code modules and connection lines for connecting the function blocks. The source code is complied to create a connection information table for selecting the executable code modules and specifying their execution order. The connection information table is downloaded to the inverter via communication to execute the application. | 08-28-2008 |
Thomas B. Schweers, Jr., Tinton Falls, NJ US
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20100126545 | Rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility - A rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility has a shelter constructed so that in can be put up with three people and a 12 foot ladder. A special tool is utilized to mount sections of the shelter support poles into place for connection. The ends of the poles are color coded so that can be easily matched for assembly. The shelter front door has an integrated detachable particulate screen portion. When the dual filter/ventilation system is running 24,000 CFM of air is drawn in through the facility and exhausted through the rear exhaust systems (12,000 CFM per system). The integrated particulate screen prevents dirt, dust, and other contaminants from being drawn into the facility and damaging the vehicle finish while eliminating the need to replace disposable air intake filters—the integrated particulate screens also eliminate another potential waste product from the system—dirty, disposable fiberglass filters. Around the perimeter of the shelter there are 24″ integrated flaps that act as a rain and moisture barrier. These also act as wind flaps that allow wind gusts to pass through easily to prevent the shelter from acting as a sail. The shelter sits on a heavy duty tarp which is then rolled up under the flaps. The rolled up tarp acts as a berm for ground water and the flaps allow rain to roll off the shelter and away from the interior of the shelter does not enter the system and eliminates ground contamination concerns. | 05-27-2010 |
Thomas B. Shappee, Tampa, FL US
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20080201692 | SIEBEL SPF TEMPLATE FILE UPDATE UTILITY - The present invention is directed to a Siebel SPF template file update utility. A method for updating a template file in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: obtaining a template file, an existing row_id, and a target row_id; scanning the template file for section markers; locating an encoded length of a section of the template file using a section marker; decoding the encoded length of the section to obtain a section length; reading the section in its entirety using the section length; scanning the section to locate each instance of the existing row_id; replacing each instance of the existing row_id with the target row_id; and recalculating and re-encoding the section length. This process is repeated for each additional section marker | 08-21-2008 |
Thomas B. Shappie, Murrieta, CA US
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20150319944 | Tree and Plant Watering Systems - A tree and plant watering system relating to improved transfer of water to trees and plants (both new and existing) is provided. The system comprises soil penetrators, soil anchors, and area extenders to enhance water capacity and to provide ease of water transfer to root systems. Additionally, the system provides plant growth ladders to assist upward plant growth and root apertures to assist root growth. | 11-12-2015 |
Thomas B. Shelton, Delray Beach, FL US
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20160081962 | NUTRITIONAL OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING FATTY ACIDS AND NITRITE - Compositions including a fatty acid and a nitrite and/or nitrate composition and methods for using a fatty acid and a nitrite and/or nitrate composition for treatment of various conditions. | 03-24-2016 |
Thomas B. Smith, Rockford, MI US
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20080264765 | SKEWED SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ARTICLE CONVEYOR - A positive displacement article sorter and method of monitoring a positive displacement article sorter, wherein the article sorter includes a frame, an endless web traveling in a longitudinal direction about the frame and an electric motor driving the endless web. The endless web is defined by a pair of continuous chains and a plurality of cross members connected at opposite ends with the chain. The positive displacement sorter includes a plurality of pusher shoes, each laterally traveling along at least one of the cross members. A sensing assembly is provided that has first and second portions. The first portion of said sensing assembly is positioned at the web. The second portion of said sensing assembly is positioned at a stationary location. The first portion of said sensing assembly is sensed with the second portion of the sensing assembly as the first portion of said sensing assembly travels about the frame. A parameter of the web is determined from an output of the sensing assembly. | 10-30-2008 |
Thomas B. Warmoth, Downers Grove, IL US
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20090014614 | Accessory Bracket - A bracket assembly for electronic equipment support structures having an elongated main body, a mounting tab extending from a first edge of the main body, and first and second mounting arms extending from a second edge of the main body, opposite the first edge. The mounting tab has an aperture formed therethrough. The first mounting arm is positioned adjacent a first end of the main body and extends generally perpendicular to the main body and the mounting tab and the second mounting arm is positioned adjacent a second end of the main body, opposite the first end, and also extends generally perpendicular to the main body and the mounting tab. The bracket assembly can be mounted to a vertically oriented member of an electronic equipment support structure by: mounting the bracket assembly to the vertically oriented member; positioning the rack mountable equipment adjacent and generally parallel to the vertically oriented member such that the equipment is in a generally vertical orientation; and connecting the rack mountable equipment to the bracket assembly between opposing mounting arms of the bracket assembly. | 01-15-2009 |
Thomas B. Werz, Iii, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120114199 | IMAGE AUTO TAGGING METHOD AND APPLICATION - A method, apparatus, system, article of manufacture, and computer readable storage medium provides the ability to automatically tag a photograph. First photographs are obtained. Each of the first photographs is associated with a tag that uniquely identifies a user. Based on the tag and the first photographs, a single facial identification record (FIR) is generated for the user. A second photograph is uploaded. Profile based FIRs for the user that uploaded the second photograph is obtained. A matching FIR from the profile based FIRs that match a second face in the second photograph is obtained. | 05-10-2012 |
20120324007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE RANKING OF A NETWORK RESOURCE - The relative ranking of a network resource on a network in a distributed environment is determined. A networked system is configured to recognize and collect data representative of an activity regarding a network resource on a network site. The data is processed into a distributed statistical ranking to show real time resource rankings relative to at least a predefined subset of the network site. | 12-20-2012 |
20120324008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRACKING USER INTERACTION WITH CONTENT - A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product provides the ability to track user interaction with content. An interaction with content by a user is recognized. Data related to the interaction is communicated, in a first engagement message, to a publishing service application. The data includes an identity of the user, an identity of the content interacted with, an engagement type, and an identity of the previous user who directly influenced the interaction. The publishing service determines a likelihood that the interaction will cause other users to further interact with the content. Upon a positive determination that the interaction will cause other users to further interact with the content, the determination is communicated to a viral influence application for further processing. | 12-20-2012 |
20130232194 | EVENT APPLICATION - A system, method, and article of manufacture provide the ability to manage event-based information/content. A client application uploads information about an event to an event application executing on a server. The event application manages information for an event site that corresponds to an event that multiple persons attend and is an electronic representation of the event. The event application receives the uploaded information and manages client access to the uploaded information. | 09-05-2013 |
20130268479 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING AND MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA - A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide the ability to present media content on a social media network. Live streaming data is received from multiple data sources. The data is enriched with meta information using internal systems via application programming interfaces (APIs). The live streamed data is transformed and transmitted, based on the meta information, to one or more users on a social media network. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING USER OR RESOURCE INFLUENCE WITHIN A PRE-DEFINED CONTEXT - A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provides the ability to determine the influence of a user or resource within a pre-defined context. A pre-defined context of activities is provided/defined. Point values are assigned to all activities that may occur within the pre-defined context. All activities for a single user or resource within the pre-defined context are tracked over a period of time. A score value for each activity for the single user or resource within the pre-defined context over a period of time is determined. A raw score is calculated for the single user or resource according to the total of all determined score values. The raw score value is normalized against scores of a population of other users or resources within the pre-determined context to provide a comparative scoring for users or resources. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMMENDING CONTENT - A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide the ability to recommend content to a particular user. Two content recommendation techniques are implemented and generated different content recommendation scores that are relative to a particular piece of content and the particular user. The two scores are reconciled to generate an overall content recommendation score for the particular piece of content and the particular user. | 10-10-2013 |
Thomas B. Zingale, Pomona, NY US
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20120290986 | Management Of Corporate Entities - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate corporate entity management. According to some embodiments, a user interface is provided including an entity selection area allowing selection of at least one corporate entity from a plurality of corporate entities, and a plurality of selectable elements, each of the selectable elements being selectable to cause presentation of an associated area, wherein an area associated with each of the plurality of selectable elements presents information relating to the at least one corporate entity and to the associated selectable element. | 11-15-2012 |