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Anthony Akins, West Columbia, TX US
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20130242093 | ALERT DIRECTIVES AND FOCUSED ALERT DIRECTIVES IN A BEHAVIORAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM - Alert directives and focused alert directives allow a user to provide feedback to a behavioral recognition system to always or never publish an alert for certain events. Such an approach bypasses the normal publication methods of the behavioral recognition system yet does not obstruct the system's learning procedures. | 09-19-2013 |
Brian A. Akins, Edgewood, NM US
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20100001209 | Halide-based scintillator nanomaterial - Scintillator material comprising nanoparticles (nanocrystals) comprising lead (Pb), iodine (I), and optionally one or both of oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) wherein the nanoparticles exhibit room-temperature scintillation under gamma irradiation. The scintillator nanoparticles can comprise Pb | 01-07-2010 |
20100072374 | Lead-iodide-based scintillator materials - Scintillator material comprising nanoparticles (nanocrystals) comprising lead (Pb), iodine (I), and optionally one or both of oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) wherein the nanoparticles exhibit room-temperature scintillation under gamma irradiation. The scintillator nanoparticles can comprise Pb | 03-25-2010 |
20120286166 | Thermal neutron detectors based on gadolinium-containing nanoscintillators - A thermal neutron detector and method employ Gd-containing nanoscintillators. Thermal neutron radiation is detected by observing scintillation events from the nanoscintillators. | 11-15-2012 |
20130299720 | Halide-based scintillator nanomaterial - A heterogeneous scintillator material is provided comprising core/shell nanoparticles having a highly hygroscopic or deliquescent halide-based core activated with trivalent Ln | 11-14-2013 |
Charles Thomas Akins, Kilgore, TX US
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20110175343 | Identification system for drill pipes and the like - An identification system for marking a component which in use is subject to wear includes an identification disk which comprises generally parallel upper and lower faces and a thickness which is defined between the upper and lower faces, a unique identifying marking which is provided on at least the upper face and which corresponds to the identity of the component, a cavity which is formed in the body of the component and extends from the outer surface of the body to a depth that is greater than the thickness of the disk, and a lip which is formed from a portion of the body adjacent the cavity and which, when the disk is positioned in the cavity, overlaps an outer peripheral portion of the upper face to thereby secure the disk in the cavity without obscuring the identifying marking. | 07-21-2011 |
Charlton K. Akins, Bend, OR US
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20130326345 | EDITOR FOR WEBSITE AND WEBSITE MENU - Methods, systems, and devices for editing websites are disclosed herein. A website editor for editing a website includes an editor display component, a website modification component, and a website display component. The editor display component is configured to display an editor interface for receiving user input for editing a website. The editor interface is displayed within a browser substantially simultaneously with the website. The website modification component is configured to update website data corresponding to the website based on the user input received through the editor interface. The website display component is configured to automatically update display of the website based on the updated website data. The display of the website is updated in real-time in response to receiving the user input. | 12-05-2013 |
Chip Akins, San Jose, CA US
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20110109229 | HIGH EFFICIENCY LED LIGHTING - An LED lighting system may include one or more light-emitting diodes and one or more power management modules. Components of the LED lighting system may be selected and arranged, for example, to match a load voltage to an operating voltage. Matching the load voltage to the operating voltage may enable efficient use of power by the LED lighting system. A method of selecting components of the LED lighting system is provided. For example, the components may be selected based on a target luminance and a given operating voltage. The method may be facilitated and/or implemented with a computer. | 05-12-2011 |
20110278629 | LED THERMAL MANAGEMENT - Thermal management solutions for higher power LEDs. In accordance with embodiments, a heat sink, preferably copper, is connected directly to the thermal pad of an LED. Directly connecting the LED thermal pad to the copper heat sink reduces the thermal resistance between the LED package and the heat sink, and more efficiently conducts heat away from the LED through the copper heat sink. In embodiments, the copper heat sink is directly soldered to the LED thermal pad. | 11-17-2011 |
Christopher Garnet Akins, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20140100014 | Methods for Securing Data Generation via Multi-Part Generation Seeds - Methods and systems for securely generating lottery games are presented. A final game generation seed number is formed from multiple seed numbers from multiple and differing parties such that no one party has the ability to create the final seed number without the other parties' consent or knowledge. Since the final seed number is required by the software that governs the distribution of prizes within a game and is therefore required to produce valid game data, no one entity would have enough information to determine the location of a winning prize. This creates an environment of transparency such that all parties must agree on the terms that result in the formation of the final seed number from the individual seed number fragments in order to produce a game. | 04-10-2014 |
Gary L. Akins, Chattanooga, TN US
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20080241453 | FRAGRANCE ADVERTISING ASSEMBLY - Fragrance advertising device comprising two surfaces cojoined with a pattern of adhesive with frangible fragrance containing microcapsules incorporated in a formation of peelable bond. | 10-02-2008 |
Glendon Leo Akins, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140269867 | BURST TRIGGERED SIGNAL ANALYSIS - An apparatus can include a detector configured to detect a burst event for a selected frequency of a digital input signal having a predetermined bandwidth. The detector can provide a burst trigger, in response to detecting the burst event relative to a threshold, and provide other burst data for the detected burst event. A signal analyzer can be configured to measure signal information for another selected frequency of the digital input signal in response to the burst trigger. The signal analyzer can provide corresponding analysis data based on the measured signal information, the burst trigger, the other burst data, and the corresponding analysis data can be stored in memory. | 09-18-2014 |
Jared Akins, Spokane Valley, WA US
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20080289958 | Novel Manufacturing Design and Processing Methods and Apparatus for Sputtering Targets - Sputtering targets having a reduced burn-in time are disclosed that comprise: a) a heat-modified surface material having a substantially uniform crystallographic orientation, wherein at least part of the surface material was melted during heat-treatment, and b) a core material having an average grain size. Sputtering targets are also disclosed that include a heat-modified surface material having network of shallow trenches, alternating rounded peaks and valleys in the surface of the target or a combination thereof, wherein at least part of the surface material was melted during heat-treatment, and a core material having an average grain size. Methods of producing sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times comprises: a) providing a sputtering target comprising a sputtering surface having a sputter material and a crystal lattice, and b) heat-modifying the sputtering surface in order to melt at least part of the surface material and modify the crystal lattice. Methods of producing a sputtering target having a reduced burn-in time are also disclosed comprising: providing a sputtering target having a sputtering surface, wherein the sputtering surface comprises a damage layer, and modifying the sputtering surface by deplating a layer of material, pulsed-plating a layer of material or a combination thereof | 11-27-2008 |
Jared Akins, Spokane, WA US
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20090045044 | Novel manufacturing design and processing methods and apparatus for sputtering targets - Sputtering targets having a reduced burn-in time are described herein, where the target comprises an atmospheric plasma-treated surface material having at least about 10% reduced residual surface damage as compared to the residual surface damage of the surface material prior to atmospheric plasma treatment. Sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times are also described herein that include: a) an atmospheric plasma-finished surface material having an average grain size, and b) a core material having an average grain size, wherein the atmospheric plasma-finished surface material has an average surface roughness (Ra) equal to or less than about the average grain size of at least one of the surface material or the core material. An apparatus for producing sputtering targets having a reduced burn-in time, a reduced surface contamination or a combination of both has been developed that comprises an enclosure having a volume of air, an atmospheric plasma source positioned at least in part in the enclosure, a sputtering target positioned substantially inside the enclosure and at least one analytical instrument for measuring the constituent components in the volume of air, wherein at least part of the analytical instrument in located in the enclosure. Methods of producing sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times include: providing a surface material having at least some residual surface damage, providing an atmospheric plasmatron, forming an atmospheric plasma utilizing the atmospheric plasmatron, scanning at least part of the surface material with the atmospheric plasma in order to reduce the surface damage by at least about 10%. | 02-19-2009 |
Jeffrey Akins, Boca Raton, FL US
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20150098865 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODING DIAGNOSTIC METERS - A system for diagnostic testing may include a meter for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to a test media, the meter having a housing and an interface for receiving a signal representing coding information, and a container configured to contain test media compatible with the meter, the container having a coding element associated therewith. Additionally, the system may provide a mechanism for removing the meter from an interconnected test container and reattaching it to a new container using on-container coding methods that can recalibrate the meter for the new container of test strips. | 04-09-2015 |
Jimmy Akins, Vonore, TN US
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20130093234 | APPARATUS ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A seat anchoring system that anchors seats in a seating arrangement in a vehicle is provided. The seat anchoring system includes a base and multiple fastening devices, where the fastening devices are attached to the base and extend away from an upper face of the base. The base has a shape similar to an inside configuration of a mounting rail such that the base is inserted into the mounting rail and positioned to any desirable location along the mounting rail. Further, the fastening devices extend through the mounting rail and attach the seat to the mounting rail. | 04-18-2013 |
John Akins, Chicago, IL US
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20120229043 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) TO A DRIVER - An electrical connector is provided for connecting a light emitting diode (LED) to a driver. The electrical connector includes a housing, a driver input contact held by the housing and configured to be electrically connected to a power output of the driver, and an LED output contact held by the housing and configured to be electrically connected to a power input of the LED. An electrical path is defined between the driver input contact and the LED output contact for supplying electrical power from the driver to the power input of the LED. The electrical connector includes a temperature monitor and control (TMC) module operatively connected to a temperature sensor for receiving a temperature associated with the LED. The TMC module is configured to control the flow of electrical power from the driver input contact to the LED output contact based on the temperature received from the temperature sensor. | 09-13-2012 |
Kenneth Robert Akins, Miami, FL US
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20090173330 | PAINT BALL LOADER HOUSING - A paint ball loader housing for supporting various paint ball loader systems. The housing may include a detachable top portion and adapters to further support various paint ball loading systems. | 07-09-2009 |
Kevin B. Akins, Littleton, CO US
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20090194256 | Heat Exchanger - According to the invention, a heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger may include a first tube sheet, a second tube sheet, a heat exchange tube, a header, and a coupling. The heat exchange tube may be disposed at least partially between the first tube sheet and the second tube sheet, and may also be made of a first material. The header may be made of a second material. The coupling may include a first end and a second end. The first end may be made of the first material, and the second end may be made of the second material. The first end may be operably coupled with the heat exchange tube, and the second end may be operably coupled with the header. | 08-06-2009 |
Kristine Akins, Portland, OR US
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20130150028 | BICYCLE THEFT MONITORING AND RECOVERY DEVICES - Bicycle theft monitoring and recovery systems include a tracking device with geolocation capabilities that is mountable to or integrated into a bicycle or other asset. Communications between the tracking device and a networked server or a user device permit configuring the tracking device as well as receiving reports of asset disturbances. The server coordinates tracking devices and assets for a plurality of users. In some examples, a user mobile device is configured to display tracker status, disturbance reports, and asset location and initiate alarms in response to disturbance reports from the tracking device. | 06-13-2013 |
Mark Akins, Columbus, IN US
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20110090938 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ACCURATELY READING HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for reading a temperature of a material includes a thermistor that is communicable in temperature sensing communication with the material. The apparatus also includes a first resistor that has a first resistance and a second resistor that has a second resistance that is lower than the first resistance. Additionally, the apparatus includes a switch that is selectively controllable to electrically couple the first resistor and second resistor to the thermistor in a low temperature mode. The switch also is selectively controllable to electrically couple the second resistor to the thermistor and electrically decouple the first resistor from the thermistor in a high temperature mode. | 04-21-2011 |
Marlon B. Akins, San Diego, CA US
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20110261186 | Imaging and Archiving Method, System and Program - A system, method and program adapted for collecting images of job-site conditions, plans and specifications. Images are annotated with attributes that relate to the location, time and trades involved and other aspects of the images. Job site images are collected with a camera connected to a portable data collection device. The portable data collection device is programmed with image attributes for a particular project. Images are also annotated with attributes gathered by sensors, such as GPS position data and direction information. Images with attached attributes are uploaded to a database server and indexed into a relational database. Images can be flagged and determined to be images for review which triggers automatic notification to the involved parties and follow up to confirm resolution. Authorized participants can access images in near real time, to make funding, insurance and other judgments about the project. Images are archived for safekeeping and long-term storage. | 10-27-2011 |
20120290343 | Work Order Audit System - A system for auditing and analyzing work performed by other individuals is disclosed. Data is imported into the system, where the data represents one or more elements of work performed at one or more locations. This data is parsed out into individual items to be audited. These items, along with a number of questions with discrete answers are then transmitted by the system to one or more auditing technicians who audit the work performed by capturing one or more visual images. These visual images, along with answers to the questions are then transmitted back to the system. The system then saves the visual images and associated answers for archiving and generating reports. | 11-15-2012 |
Marty Akins, Austin, TX US
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20130015711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING CAPACITORS IN REMOTE OPERATIONS - A battery-free device is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to the device, a remote monitoring or controlling function, and, optionally, a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the monitoring or controlling function remain powered at all times, the control circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the other features of the device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the other features, there will still be sufficient power stored in capacitive network to maintain the monitoring or controlling function. | 01-17-2013 |
20130015807 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Wireless Networks - A battery-free wireless network is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to a wireless router, switch or other network device, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the network device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the network device, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 01-17-2013 |
20130016212 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Security Devices - A battery-free security system is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters may be used to provide a voltage to a load, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the load such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the load, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 01-17-2013 |
20150102677 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Remote Operations - A battery-free device is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to the device, a remote monitoring or controlling function, and, optionally, a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the monitoring or controlling function remain powered at all times, the control circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the other features of the device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the other features, there will still be sufficient power stored in capacitive network to maintain the monitoring or controlling function. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102761 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Wireless Networks - A battery-free wireless network is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to a wireless router, switch or other network device, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the network device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the network device, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 04-16-2015 |
20150124090 | Systems and Method for Using Capacitors in Security Devices - A battery-free security system is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to a load, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the load such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the load, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 05-07-2015 |
Meredith Akins, Fort Smith, AR US
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20150080744 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING PRETERM BIRTH AND OTHER PATHOLOGIES - The present invention is directed to an all-fiber-optic scanning endomicroscope capable of high-resolution second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging of biological tissues. The endomicroscope has an overall 2.0 mm diameter and consists of a single customized double-clad fiber, a compact rapid two-dimensional beam scanner, and a miniature compound objective lens for excitation beam delivery, scanning, focusing, and efficient SHG signal collection. Endomicroscopic SHG images of murine cervical tissue sections at different stages of normal pregnancy reveal progressive, quantifiable changes in cervical collagen morphology with resolution similar to that of bench-top SHG microscopy. A device according to an embodiment of the present invention can also be used to assess other pathologies, such as cancer. fibrosis, and inflammation. The present invention allows for diagnosis, monitoring of the effect of therapeutics, and surgical or interventional guidance. The present invention enables visualization of histology in-vivo, in the patient, and is label-free. | 03-19-2015 |
Peter Akins, Belmont, MA US
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20150040098 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING PLATFORM ADAPTIVE WEB AND NATIVE APPLICATION CONTENT - Systems and methods for developing and delivering platform-adaptive web and native application content are disclosed. A hierarchy of templates is provided in which each template includes content compatible with a device that has various associated characteristics, such as particular hardware and software configurations. At least one of the templates has an inheritance relationship with one or more other templates in the hierarchy. A request for content is received from a requesting device. The request includes a device identifier, such as a user agent string, indicative of one or more characteristics associated with the requesting device. One or more of the templates are then selected based on the device identifier and are used to generate content compatible with the requesting device. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert Akins, Tucson, AZ US
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20120094260 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 04-19-2012 |
20130302769 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 11-14-2013 |
20140295391 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert A. Akins, Novi, MI US
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20160040216 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSES MICROBIOMES AND TREATMENTS THEREOF - Systems and methods to assess the health of various microbiomes and to identity species therein are disclosed. Described assessments and identifications can inform treatment decisions if a microbiome is determined to have a less than optimal balance of bacterial species within it; the presence of one or more negative species; and/or the absence of one or more positive species. | 02-11-2016 |
Robert P. Akins, Escondido, CA US
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20080197297 | High repetition rate laser produced plasma EUV light source - An EUV light source apparatus and method are disclosed, which may comprise a pulsed laser providing laser pulses at a selected pulse repetition rate focused at a desired target ignition site; a target formation system providing discrete targets at a selected interval coordinated with the laser pulse repetition rate; a target steering system intermediate the target formation system and the desired target ignition site; and a target tracking system providing information about the movement of target between the target formation system and the target steering system, enabling the target steering system to direct the target to the desired target ignition site. The target tracking system may provide information enabling the creation of a laser firing control signal, and may comprise a droplet detector comprising a collimated light source directed to intersect a point on a projected delivery path of the target, having a respective oppositely disposed light detector detecting the passage of the target through the respective point, or a detector comprising a linear array of a plurality of photo-sensitive elements aligned to a coordinate axis, the light from the light source intersecting a projected delivery path of the target, at least one of the which may comprise a plane-intercept detection device. The droplet detectors may comprise a plurality of droplet detectors each operating at a different light frequency, or a camera having a field of view and a two dimensional array of pixels imaging the field of view. The apparatus and method may comprise an electrostatic plasma containment apparatus providing an electric plasma confinement field at or near a target ignition site at the time of ignition, with the target tracking system providing a signal enabling control of the electrostatic plasma containment apparatus. The apparatus and method may comprise a vessel having and intermediate wall with a low pressure trap allowing passage of EUV light and maintaining a differential pressure across the low pressure trap. The apparatus and method may comprise a magnetic plasma confinement mechanism creating a magnetic field in the vicinity of the target ignition site to confine the plasma to the target ignition site, which may be pulsed and may be controlled using outputs from the target tracking system. | 08-21-2008 |
20090250637 | System and methods for filtering out-of-band radiation in EUV exposure tools - In a first aspect, an apparatus for exposing a substrate with EUV radiation is described herein which may comprise a target material; a laser source generating a laser beam having a wavelength, λ, for irradiating the target material to generate EUV radiation, the laser beam defining a primary polarization direction; at least one mirror reflecting the EUV radiation along a path to the substrate; and a polarization filter disposed along the path filtering at least a portion of light having the wavelength, λ. | 10-08-2009 |
20110235663 | Method and System for Managing Light Source Operation - A laser light source experiencing an EOL condition, which might otherwise cause an unscheduled shutdown, is instead operated in a diminished capacity in one or more predetermined or calculated increments. Operating in such diminished capacity continues until the laser system can undergo appropriate maintenance either during a regularly scheduled shutdown or a newly scheduled shutdown. In the meantime, the diminished capacity of the laser system is accommodated by the utilization tool, as appropriate. | 09-29-2011 |
Samuel Joseph Akins, Lawrence, MA US
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20110105893 | TISSUE TRACKING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A tissue tracking assembly and method is disclosed herewith. The tissue tracking assembly comprises: a flexible probe with a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end incorporates an electric connector and the distal end incorporates at least one trackable sensor. A delivery system is provided in association with the flexible probe to accurately embed the flexible probe within a tissue. The delivery system is configured to be attached to the flexible probe during insertion of probe within the tissue and detaches from the flexible probe after embedding the probe within the tissue. | 05-05-2011 |
Samuel Joseph Akins, Tewksbury, MA US
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20080255446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INTEGRATING ELECTROMAGNETIC MICROSENSORS IN GUIDEWIRES - A system and method of integrating electromagnetic microsensors into interventional endovascular devices such as guidewires for tracking guidewires within vessels of the body with the use of a surgical navigation system. | 10-16-2008 |
20090112128 | MULTI-STRANDED TRACKABLE GUIDEWIRE - A trackable guidewire is presented. The guidewire includes a plurality of wires arranged in a predetermined pattern to form a body of the guidewire, where the plurality of wires is configured to simultaneously provide electrical conductivity of signals and mechanical strength. A guidewire assembly is also presented, where the guidewire assembly includes a guidewire, where the guidewire includes a plurality of wires arranged in a predetermined pattern to form a body of the guidewire, and the plurality of wires is configured to simultaneously provide electrical conductivity of signals and mechanical strength, and one or more sensing devices, where the one or more sensing devices are operatively coupled to the guidewire. Methods of making the guidewire and the guidewire assembly are also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique. | 04-30-2009 |
20090326368 | System and Method For Integrating Electromagnetic Microsensors in Guidewires - A system and method of integrating electromagnetic microsensors into interventional endovascular devices such as guidewires for tracking guidewires within vessels of a body with the use of a surgical navigation system. | 12-31-2009 |
Scott W. Akins, Valparaiso, IN US
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20120126155 | Portable remote controlled valve - A portable remote controlled fire-fighting valve has a central chamber in a main valve body, an inlet that connects to a hydrant, an outlet that connects to a fire hose, a valve mechanism that has a seating surface that seats against part of the device to open and close a flow channel through the central chamber, and a remote controller that enables an operator to selectively open and close the flow channel. The valve mechanism uses a piston that is mounted for axial movement within the central chamber. The piston has an annular wall that slides against an outer edge of a lateral chamber surface that is fixed in position within the main valve body. A spring biases the piston to the closed position. In the open position, water from the inlet flows around the piston, over its peripheral surface, to the outlet. A pressure chamber is formed between a lateral surface that is fixed in position within the valve body and a movable interior surface on the piston. A pilot channel extends from an upstream side of the flow channel to the pressure chamber. The remote controller selectively controls a pilot valve on the pilot channel, allowing liquid in the upstream side of the flow channel to flow to the pressure chamber and force the piston open. | 05-24-2012 |
Terry L. Akins, Louisville, CO US
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20100095535 | DEVICE FOR CUTTING THE INNER CELL OF A CELLULAR COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER CONCENTRIC CELLS - A cutter tool for cutting the innermost cell of two concentric cells as found in cell-in-cell coverings for architectural openings includes an elongated main body with lateral side extensions defining a space into which an inner cell of a dual cell can pass. Within that space, cutting blades are positioned along opposite sides of the main body of the tool so that relative movement of the tool along a dual cell cuts the inner cell along opposite sides thereof without damaging an outer concentric cell so that an anchor bar can be positioned within the dual cell in engagement with the outer cell for connecting the outer cell to an upper rail or bottom rail of the covering. | 04-22-2010 |
Wayne Akins, Marietta, GA US
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20140288963 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR UPDATING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - A method for creating medical encounter data. The method may include providing an interface for entry of patient encounter details to a patient medical record. The patient encounter details may be associated with a particular patient clinical encounter. The method may also include determining one or more previous encounters related to the patient medical record, and populating the interface with at least one previous encounter detail associated with at least one of the one or more previous patient encounters. Each of the at least one previous encounter details may be associated with an interface control for selecting the at least one previous encounter detail. The method may also include receiving an indicator of a selection of the interface control. In response to receiving the indicator, the method may add the at least one previous encounter detail associated with the interface control to the patient encounter details. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Wilber Akins, Happy Valley, OR US
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20150283006 | TRANSPORT DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE FOR TRANSPORT OF IMMOBILIZED PERSONS - Transport devices for transporting immobilized persons including generally planar bodies each having: a body contacting surface for receiving an immobilized person haying a body-supporting main surface, a right arm-supporting surface, and a left arm supporting surface; handles outwardly extended proximal to a perimeter of the body contacting surface, the handles configured to be gripped by one or more users for lifting of the immobilized person; and a body securing mechanism configured to attach the transport device to the immobilized person are shown and described. In some examples, the flexible planar body includes a non-body contacting surface on an opposing surface relative to the body contacting surface. In some further examples, the non-body contacting surface includes attached cross-straps. | 10-08-2015 |