Griggs, US
Alfred William Griggs, San Mateo, CA US
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20110087530 | Systems and Methods to Provide Loyalty Programs - In one aspect, a computing apparatus includes: a transaction handler to process transactions; a portal to receive from users enrollment input identifying account identifiers of the users and respective loyalty programs; and a data warehouse to store data associating the account identifiers with the respective loyalty programs. In response to an authorization request received in the transaction handler for a payment transaction identifying a first account identifier, the computing apparatus is to use the data warehouse to determine whether the first account identifier is enrolled with a loyalty program; and if the first account identifier is enrolled with a first loyalty program, the computing apparatus is to use the transaction handler to request purchase details from the merchant via a response to the authorization request, and determine benefits to be awarded to the user of the first account identifier. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087531 | Systems and Methods to Aggregate Demand - In one aspect, a computing apparatus includes: a data warehouse to store data associating a plurality of account identifiers with an offer having a predefined purchase requirement and an aggregated purchase requirement for a benefit; and a transaction handler configured to process a plurality of transactions. The transaction handler is further configured to determine whether each of the plurality of transactions satisfies a predefined purchase requirement, identify a set of transactions each satisfying the predefined purchase requirement, and determine whether the set of transactions satisfies an aggregated purchase requirement for the benefit. In one example, the transaction handler is configured to provide the benefit via statement credits when the set of transactions satisfies the aggregated purchase requirement. | 04-14-2011 |
20140310086 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE LOYALTY PROGRAMS - A computing apparatus includes: a transaction handler to process transactions; a portal to receive from users enrollment input identifying account identifiers of the users and respective loyalty programs; and a data warehouse to store data associating the account identifiers with the respective loyalty programs. In response to an authorization request received in the transaction handler for a payment transaction identifying a first account identifier, the computing apparatus is to use the data warehouse to determine whether the first account identifier is enrolled with a loyalty program; and if the first account identifier is enrolled with a first loyalty program, the computing apparatus is to use the transaction handler to request purchase details from the merchant via a response to the authorization request, and determine benefits to be awarded to the user of the first account identifier. | 10-16-2014 |
20150058108 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO AGGREGATE DEMAND - A computing apparatus includes: a data warehouse to store data associating a plurality of account identifiers with an offer having a predefined purchase requirement and an aggregated purchase requirement for a benefit; and a transaction handler configured to process a plurality of transactions. The transaction handler is further configured to determine whether each of the plurality of transactions satisfies a predefined purchase requirement, identify a set of transactions each satisfying the predefined purchase requirement, and determine whether the set of transactions satisfies an aggregated purchase requirement for the benefit. In one example, the transaction handler is configured to provide the benefit via statement credits when the set of transactions satisfies the aggregated purchase requirement. | 02-26-2015 |
Alfred William Griggs, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120150598 | SOCIAL RETAIL REFERRAL CONTROL APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The SOCIAL-REF transforms user submission of a share item and/or via SOCIAL-REF components into referral fee payments. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed, including: receiving a share item via a share channel from a user; determining a share target for the received share item based on share item characteristics and user specified sharing criteria; generating a share message including the share item in accordance with the user specified sharing criteria; distributing the share message via the share channel to the share target; tracking the share target activity usage; determining, a referral reward to the user based on the tracked share target activity usage; and facilitating a payment of the determined referral reward from an associated sponsor to the user. | 06-14-2012 |
20140114857 | TRANSACTION INITIATION DETERMINATION SYSTEM UTILIZING TRANSACTION DATA ELEMENTS - Embodiments of the invention directed to systems and methods that allow for determining a transaction initiation mode used to conduct a transaction and applying a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction. A transaction authorization request message is received at a server computer. The transaction authorization message is for a transaction between a consumer and a merchant and includes a plurality of data elements. The server computer determines a transaction initiation mode, from among at least three different transaction initiation modes, used to conduct the transaction based at least in part on the data elements. The server computer applies a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction. | 04-24-2014 |
Amy A. Griggs, Spring, TX US
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20150247387 | ROTATING HANGER - A casing hanger assembly is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a casing hanger and a landing shoulder for receiving the casing hanger and supporting the casing hanger within a wellhead. The casing hanger and the landing shoulder have complementary features that cooperate to inhibit rotation of the casing hanger with respect to the landing shoulder. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 09-03-2015 |
Andre J. Griggs, Detriot, MI US
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20130148336 | Mountable and removable personal mirror - A mountable, adjustable, and removable personal mirror system, which allows the user to obtain close-in or far-away panoramic views. The user can adjust the position (how close together), the angle, and the orientation (e.g., side-to-side or top-and-bottom) of the mirrors. By so adjusting the mirrors, the user will see a much wider variety of visual information than with currently existing personal mirrors. | 06-13-2013 |
Anthony J. Griggs, Salem, CT US
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20130282162 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY - Generating a machine tool program for performing coordinate measurements. The machine tool program may be communicated to a machine tool controller such that the machine tool controller is operable to execute the machine tool program. The machine tool program may be generated from a dimensional metrology program. As part of generating the machine tool program, a path definition and a machine definition may be combined. Measurement data resulting from an execution of the machine tool program may be received by a data server and analyzed using dimensional metrology analysis. Indicators may be provided within the machine tool program to be used during dimensional metrology analysis. | 10-24-2013 |
Aric W. Griggs, Chandler, AZ US
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20110302349 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE OPERATIONS OF AN INTEGRATED NON-TRANSPARENT BRIDGE DEVICE - A method and system to improve the operations of an integrated non-transparent bridge device (NTB) that is coupled to another NTB device or Root Port device. The integrated NTB device has logic to maintain ordering of interrupts to be sent to the remote Root Port or NTB device. The integrated NTB device allocates a contiguous portion of the memory for both the primary Base Address Register 0 associated with the integrated NTB device and the secondary BAR0 associated with the remote NTB device. The integrated NTB device has logic to report the size of the primary BAR0 as the combined size of the primary BAR0 and the size of the secondary BAR0. The integrated NTB device facilitates the dynamic modification of a mapping of each bit of a doorbell register with a respective one of a plurality of interrupt vectors based on a mapping register. | 12-08-2011 |
Billy Joe Griggs, Pulaski, TN US
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20130118129 | Ready To Assemble Bar Stool - A bar stool system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, having a horizontal seat, a support frame having leg assembly members and interchangeable legs that assemble quickly and disassemble into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped. | 05-16-2013 |
Billy Joe Griggs, Pulashi, TN US
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20090200438 | READY TO ASSEMBLE ADJUSTABLE BAR STOOL AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING SAME - A bar stool system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, having a horizontal seat, a support frame having leg assembly members and interchangeable legs that assemble quickly and disassemble into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped. | 08-13-2009 |
Charles R. Griggs, San Jose, CA US
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20140267683 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY WITH INTEGRATED DEFECT DETECTION TEST - A display panel and method of manufacture are described. In an embodiment, a display substrate includes a pixel area and a non-pixel area. An array of subpixels and corresponding array of bottom electrodes are in the pixel area. An array of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. One or more top electrode layers are formed in electrical contact with the array of micro LED devices. In one embodiment a redundant pair of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. In one embodiment, the array of micro LED devices are imaged to detect irregularities. | 09-18-2014 |
20140367705 | REFLECTIVE BANK STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - Light emitting devices and methods of integrating micro LED devices into light emitting device are described. In an embodiment a light emitting device includes a reflective bank structure within a bank layer, and a conductive line atop the bank layer and elevated above the reflective bank structure. A micro LED device is within the reflective bank structure and a passivation layer is over the bank layer and laterally around the micro LED device within the reflective bank structure. A portion of the micro LED device and a conductive line atop the bank layer protrude above a top surface of the passivation layer. | 12-18-2014 |
20150137153 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - Light emitting devices and methods of integrating micro LED devices into light emitting device are described. In an embodiment a light emitting device includes a reflective bank structure within a bank layer, and a conductive line atop the bank layer and elevated above the reflective bank structure. A micro LED device is within the reflective bank structure and a passivation layer is over the bank layer and laterally around the micro LED device within the reflective bank structure. A portion of the micro LED device and a conductive line atop the bank layer protrude above a top surface of the passivation layer. | 05-21-2015 |
20150318328 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY WITH REDUNDANCY SCHEME - A display panel and method of manufacture are described. In an embodiment, a display substrate includes a pixel area and a non-pixel area. An array of subpixels and corresponding array of bottom electrodes are in the pixel area. An array of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. One or more top electrode layers are formed in electrical contact with the array of micro LED devices. In one embodiment a redundant pair of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. In one embodiment, the array of micro LED devices are imaged to detect irregularities. | 11-05-2015 |
Chris S. Griggs, Vicksburg, MS US
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20150368371 | COAGULATION OF BIOPOLYMERS FROM IONIC LIQUID SOLUTIONS USING CO2 - Disclosed herein are processes for providing a biopolymer from a biomass or source of chitin using ionic liquids. The processes involve contacting a biomass or source of chitin with an ionic liquid to produce a biopolymer comprising solution and precipitating the biopolymer from the solution with supercritical CO | 12-24-2015 |
20160060363 | CHEMICAL PULPING OF CHITINOUS BIOMASS FOR CHITIN - Methods of separating chitin from a chitinous biomass that contains chitin and non-chitin material by a chemical pulping process that uses a protic ionic liquid or a composition comprising acid and base precursor molecules are described. Also described are methods for purifying chemically pulped chitin resulting in a pure chitin material with a high molecular weight and a higher degree of acetylation in comparison to traditional pulping and ionic liquid extraction based methods. | 03-03-2016 |
Christopher Griggs, Vicksburg, MS US
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20130338003 | RHIZOBIUM TROPICI PRODUCED BIOPOLYMER SALT - The disclosure concerns methods and compositions for prevention of soil erosion, soil contamination and increased seed germination for agricultural products. Certain methods relate to coating seeds to withstand drought conditions. Other methods relate to soil compositions containing a biopolymer to withstand drought conditions or to prevent erosion, to control dust or to prevent contaminated soil erosion. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher R. Griggs, Fort Mill, SC US
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20130068835 | Authorizing Financial Transactions - A system for authorizing a financial transaction includes a processor operable to execute an application on a wireless communications device that is communicatively coupled to a data stripe through a wired connection, receive a request to authorize a financial transaction involving a financial account associated with account data, access authorization criteria for determining whether to authorize the financial transaction, apply the authorization criteria to the financial transaction, generate an authorization code based on the application of the authorization criteria to the financial transaction, and communicate the authorization code. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068836 | Authorizing Financial Transactions - A system for authorizing a financial transaction includes a processor operable to execute an application on a wireless communications device, communicate wirelessly with a data stripe through a security enabled wireless communications protocol, receive a request to authorize a financial transaction involving a financial account associated with account data, access authorization criteria for determining whether to authorize the financial transaction, apply the authorization criteria to the financial transaction, generate an authorization code based on the application of the authorization criteria to the financial transaction, and communicate the authorization code. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073461 | Processing a Payment Transaction Involving a Merchant Account and a Customer Account Associated with the Same Enterprise - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes receiving a payment transaction comprising a customer account identifier and a merchant account identifier. A processor may determine whether the customer account identifier and merchant account identifier correspond to respective accounts associated with the enterprise. If the account identifiers each correspond to a respective account associated with the enterprise, the processing of the payment transaction is initiated at the enterprise and a notification that the enterprise initiates the processing of the payment transaction is sent. If the account identifiers do not each correspond to a respective account associated with the enterprise, a notification that the payment transaction was not processed may be sent. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073462 | Processing a Payment Transaction From a Mobile Device - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a mobile device, a payment transaction between a customer and a merchant. A customer account identifier and a merchant account identifier of the payment transaction may be determined. The method further includes communicating the customer account identifier to an enterprise to determine whether the customer account identifier corresponds to a customer account associated with the enterprise. If the customer account identifier and the merchant account identifier each correspond to a respective account associated with the enterprise, an indication that the enterprise initiates the processing of the payment transaction is received, and a notification that the payment transaction was processed is sent. If the customer account identifier and the merchant account identifier do not each correspond to a respective account associated with the enterprise, a notification that the payment transaction was not processed is sent. | 03-21-2013 |
20130080270 | Transaction device and processing system - According to some embodiments, a transaction device for performing a transaction between a customer and a merchant comprises an account selection engine and a communication link. The account selection engine operable to receive information identifying at least one characteristic of a proposed transaction, identify a plurality of accounts associated with the customer, and select a first account from among the plurality of accounts based on the at least one characteristic. The communication link is operable to transmit identification of the first account to a point of sale interface of a transaction device, the point of sale interface operable to transmit a transaction request to a point of sale receiver associated with the merchant, the transaction request comprising an account number associated with the first account. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080271 | Transaction device and processing system - According to some embodiments, a transaction processing system for evaluating transactions between a customer and a merchant comprises a transaction tracker, an account selection engine, and a performance module. The transaction tracker is operable to identify a transaction executed by a customer using a transaction device, the transaction device being operable to execute a transaction with a point of sale receiver associated with the merchant by providing an account number for a first account of the plurality of accounts. The account selection engine is operable to receive information identifying at least one characteristic of the transaction and select a recommended account based on the at least one characteristic. The performance module is operable to compare the first account with the recommended account to determine whether the customer would have received a financial benefit by executing the transaction using the recommended account instead of the first account. | 03-28-2013 |
20130103583 | Universal Cash Account - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may include a memory and a processor. The memory may be operable to store a cash account associated with a cash value and a user. The processor may be operable to receive a request from the user to pay an amount from the cash account. The processor may determine, in response to the request, whether the amount exceeds the cash value associated with the cash account. The processor may then decrease the cash value associated with the cash account by the amount if the amount does not exceed the cash value of the cash account. The processor may then send a notification that includes the decreased cash value associated with the cash account. The apparatus may be associated with an enterprise and the enterprise may exclusively process the request. | 04-25-2013 |
Christopher R. Griggs, Fort Mills, SC US
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20130080272 | Transaction device and processing system - According to some embodiments, a transaction device for performing a transaction between a customer and a merchant comprises a transaction module and a point of sale interface. The transaction module is operable to receive, from the customer, a selection of a first account from among a plurality of accounts, wherein the selection of the first account is received from the customer when the customer is located at a facility associated with the merchant. The transaction module also obtains an account number associated with the first account, each account of the plurality of accounts being associated with an account number. The point of sale interface is operable to transmit a transaction request to a point of sale receiver associated with the merchant, the transaction request comprising the account number associated with the first account. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080275 | Transaction device and processing system - According to some embodiments, a transaction device for performing a transaction between a customer and a merchant comprises a transaction module and a point of sale interface. The transaction module is operable to identify a first account and obtain an obfuscated account number, the obfuscated account number being a temporary-use number associated with a permanent account number of the first account. The point of sale interface is operable to transmit a transaction request to a point of sale receiver associated with the merchant, the transaction request comprising the obfuscated account number. | 03-28-2013 |
Christopher Scott Griggs, Vicksburg, MS US
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20140027938 | PROCESS FOR ELECTROSPINNING CHITIN FIBERS FROM CHITINOUS BIOMASS SOLUTION AND FIBERS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREBY - Disclosed are methods for electrospinning chitinous biomass solution to form chitin fibers, using ionic liquids or other ion-containing liquids as solvent. Chitin fibers produced thereby and articles containing such chitin fibers are also disclosed. The chitin fiber thus obtained has very high surface area and improved strength over currently commercially available chitin materials. | 01-30-2014 |
David Griggs, Ballwin, MO US
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20140038910 | Beta Amino Acid Derivatives as Integrin Antagonists - Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical agents which are useful as integrin receptor antagonists that mediate the pathologic processes of angiogenesis and fibrosis and as such are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and in methods for treating conditions mediated by these integrins by inhibiting or antagonizing these integrins. The novel pharmaceutical agents include those of the formula: | 02-06-2014 |
20140051715 | 3,5 Phenyl-Substituted Beta Amino Acid Derivatives as Integrin Antagonists - Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical agents which are useful as integrin receptor antagonists that mediate the pathologic processes of angiogenesis and fibrosis and as such are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and in methods for treating conditions mediated by these integrins by inhibiting or antagonizing these integrins. The novel pharmaceutical agents include those of the formula: | 02-20-2014 |
David Robert Griggs, Portland, OR US
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20140248031 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF COMPOSITE BROADCAST CONTROL - A method, a system, an apparatus, and a computer program product for composite broadcast control are provided. The apparatus or system presents broadcast control options to a user as a plurality of fundamental production elements, the plurality of fundamental production elements comprising at least one of a background an effect, a transition, and a stored clip, wherein the background can be combined with any of the effect, the transition, and the stored clip. The apparatus/system receives a selection from a user of fundamental production elements, and thereafter builds a composited scene by layering the selected production elements. The apparatus may display a preview of the composited scene prior to selection of the composited scene for output. | 09-04-2014 |
David William Griggs, Ballwin, MO US
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20090118487 | P-CADHERIN ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies including human antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that bind to P-cadherin, and that function to inhibit P-cadherin. The invention also relates to heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human P-cadherin antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human P-cadherin antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions. The invention also relates to transgenic animals or plants comprising nucleic acid molecules of the present invention. | 05-07-2009 |
20110182884 | P-CADHERIN ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies including human antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that bind to P-cadherin, and that function to inhibit P-cadherin. The invention also relates to heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human P-cadherin antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human P-cadherin antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions. The invention also relates to transgenic animals or plants comprising nucleic acid molecules of the present invention. | 07-28-2011 |
Eric Griggs, Stanton, KY US
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20160061556 | POSITIONING SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR ARCHERY BOW STABILIZERS - A positioning system for positioning an archery bow stabilizer at an adjustable angle is described herein. The positioning system can take one of several forms, such as a plurality of bushings, an insert or mount configured to mate with a cavity or recess in the bow riser, or a geared attachment. | 03-03-2016 |
Eric J. Griggs, Stanton, KY US
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20150090240 | BACK TENSION ARCHERY RELEASE COMPRISING ROTATING BEARING RING - A triggerless back tension archery release is provided. Disclosed archery releases include a bearing ring that rotates relative to a release body. During use, the bearing ring rotates to the same position when force is applied during a draw cycle. This reduces inconsistent placement of the finger and provides consistent release alignment. Disclosed archery releases also include a variety of removable finger extension that provide high mass triggers. An archer can feel subtle movement of the high mass triggers with increased accuracy which provides better control over the archery release. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090241 | BACK TENSION ARCHERY RELEASE COMPRISING REMOVABLE FINGER EXTENSION - A triggerless back tension archery release is provided. Disclosed archery releases include a bearing ring that rotates relative to a release body. During use, the bearing ring rotates to the same position when force is applied during a draw cycle. This reduces inconsistent placement of the finger and provides consistent release alignment. Disclosed archery releases also include a variety of removable finger extension that provide high mass triggers. An archer can feel subtle movement of the high mass triggers with increased accuracy which provides better control over the archery release. | 04-02-2015 |
20160025444 | BOWSTRING HAVING DIFFERENT ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FIBERS FOR CREEP REDUCTION - A bowstring including first and second ultra high molecular weight polyolefin fibers is described herein. The first and second ultra high molecular weight polyolefin fibers have different compositions such that the first ultra high molecular weight polyolefin fibers have a greater elasticity than the second ultra high molecular weight polyolefin fibers. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025445 | ARCHERY BOWSTRING RELEASE - A bowstring release is described herein. The bowstring release has, in an embodiment, a release body and a hook for holding a bowstring. The bowstring release includes a trigger coupled to the release body, and the trigger has a roller for operation of the release. | 01-28-2016 |
Francis W. Griggs, Indian Springs, AL US
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20120180543 | THREADED REBAR MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention comprise forming a billet from molten steel and hot rolling the billet to reduce the cross sectional area of the billet. Thereafter, the billet is hot rolled into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area comprising a reduced width dimension located adjacent to the center longitudinal axis of the bar. In one embodiment of the invention, the billet can be formed into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area in the shape of an hourglass or peanut by feeding the billet through a first set of rolls. After the lead pass bar is formed, it is passed through a second set of rolls in order to form the substantially continuous threaded rebar without longitudinal ribs. The cross-sectional area of the lead pass bar helps to produce a substantially continuous threaded rebar product without longitudinal ribs using standard rebar manufacturing tooling and equipment. | 07-19-2012 |
20150336156 | THREADED REBAR MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention comprise forming a billet from molten steel and hot rolling the billet to reduce the cross sectional area of the billet. Thereafter, the billet is hot rolled into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area comprising a reduced width dimension located adjacent to the center longitudinal axis of the bar. In one embodiment of the invention, the billet can be formed into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area in the shape of an hourglass or peanut by feeding the billet through a first set of rolls. After the lead pass bar is formed, it is passed through a second set of rolls in order to form the substantially continuous threaded rebar without longitudinal ribs. The cross-sectional area of the lead pass bar helps to produce a substantially continuous threaded rebar product without longitudinal ribs using standard rebar manufacturing tooling and equipment. | 11-26-2015 |
Garrett M. Griggs, Westville, IN US
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20140251142 | GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION METHOD AND SEPARATOR THEREFOR - Methods and separator suitable for separating a gas from a liquid within a gas-liquid mixture. The separator includes a tank having a sidewall and oppositely-disposed endwalls that enclose an interior of the tank. An inlet to the tank directs a gas-liquid mixture against the sidewall of the tank within a first primary separation section to impart a circumferential flow direction to the mixture along the sidewall and initiate separation of a gas and liquid from the mixture. A reservoir located in a lower region of the tank collects the liquid separated from the mixture. A passage within a second primary separation section receives the gas separated from the gas-liquid mixture through an entrance thereof located in an upper region of the tank, and the passage directs flow of the gas into a secondary separation section, from which the gas exits the tank through an outlet. | 09-11-2014 |
Gary Dewayne Griggs, Cave Springs, AR US
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20150058248 | SYSTEMATIC DISCOVERY OF BUSINESS ONTOLOGY - A system is provided that implements a more systematic process for obtaining business knowledge that is more efficient and timely. The process automatically reads business documents and produces a business ontology. In one implementation, the process dissects documents into sentences or collection of words that most resembles a sentence. Natural language processing algorithms may be used to identify the role of term within a sentence. Terms and associations resulting from the document analysis are used to specify a business ontology which can be then used to provide input to a software design process, among other business uses. | 02-26-2015 |
Jacob Griggs, Union, KY US
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20090198199 | INERT CONTAINER AND DISPENSER - The invention relates to devices and methods for containing and dispensing a medicant, pharmaceutical product or other agent. Various elements of the devices may be constructed of materials that do not have a deleterious impact on the chemical composition, medicinal efficacy or other properties of the agent. In one embodiment, the device includes a vial with a pump sprayer, configured to contain a solution of oxychlorine compounds. The pump sprayer may be fitted with an insert constructed of glass, borosilicate glass, PTFE, PFA, chemically-modified PTFE or another inert material, and the entire assembly may be housed within a barrel and cap. Methods of using the aforementioned device to prevent, treat and/or reduce the risk of an infection on a surface area are also described. | 08-06-2009 |
James L. Griggs, Acworth, GA US
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20150176836 | Apparatus for Heating Fluids - The apparatus described herein uses a disc wafer-type rotor featuring channels disposed around its circumference and around the interior circumference of the rotor housing specifically to induce cavitation. The channels are shaped to control the size, oscillation, composition, duration, and implosion of the cavitation bubbles. The rotor is attached to a shaft which is driven by external power means. Fluid pumped into the device is subjected to the relative motion between the rotor and the device housing, and exits the device at increased temperature. The device is thermodynamically highly efficient, despite the structural and mechanical simplicity of the apparatus. Such devices accordingly provide efficient, simple, inexpensive, and reliable sources of distilled potable water for residential, commercial, and industrial use, as well as the separation and evaporation of other liquids. | 06-25-2015 |
Jeff Griggs US
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20080282567 | TAPE MEASURE HAVING MARKING APERTURES - The present application relates generally to tape measures and more specifically is directed to an improved tape measure that defines one or more apertures for allowing a user to precisely mark a measured item. | 11-20-2008 |
Jesse Austin Griggs, Waverly, IA US
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20090276712 | Safety awareness system - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method of providing notification data. A user can input notification data at a terminal in response to one or more prompts. The notification data is transmitted from the terminal to a centralized server. The centralized server stores the notification data. The centralized server may be polled to obtain the notification data stored by the centralized server. Finally, notification display systems display a visual indication of the notification data. | 11-05-2009 |
Jim Griggs, Acworth, GA US
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20120291765 | APPARATUS FOR HEATING FLUIDS - The apparatus described herein uses a disc wafer-type rotor featuring channels disposed around its circumference and around the interior circumference of the rotor housing specifically to induce cavitation. The channels are shaped to control the size, oscillation, composition, duration, and implosion of the cavitation bubbles. The rotor is attached to a shaft which is driven by external power means. Fluid pumped into the device is subjected to the relative motion between the rotor and the device housing, and exits the device at increased temperature. The device is thermodynamically highly efficient, despite the structural and mechanical simplicity of the apparatus. Such devices accordingly provide efficient, simple, inexpensive, and reliable sources of distilled potable water for residential, commercial, and industrial use, as well as the separation and evaporation of other liquids. | 11-22-2012 |
Keith C. Griggs, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130249637 | MULTI-PATH BROADBAND AMPLIFIER - An amplifier device having an extended bandwidth includes a DC coupled amplifier and multiple low noise amplifiers connected in series with one another and connected in parallel with at least a portion of the DC coupled amplifier. The DC coupled amplifier has a broad bandwidth, and each of the low noise amplifiers has a narrow bandwidth and a center frequency higher than a high end frequency of the broad bandwidth of the DC coupled amplifier. The extended bandwidth of the amplifier device is a combination of the broad bandwidth and the first narrow bandwidth. | 09-26-2013 |
20150091632 | TRAVELING WAVE MIXER, SAMPLER, AND SYNTHETIC SAMPLER - An electronic device comprises an input transmission line that receives an input signal, an output transmission line that transmits an output signal, a local oscillator transmission line that transmits a local oscillator signal, multiple amplification and mixing stages arranged in parallel between the input and output transmission lines and each amplifying a received portion of the input signal and mixing the amplified portion of the input signal with the local oscillator signal to produce a portion of the output signal, and multiple amplification stages arranged in parallel between the input and output transmission lines and each amplifying a received portion of the input signal to produce a portion of the output signal. The amplification stages are located proximate an output side of the electronic device, and the amplification and mixing stages are located proximate an input side of the electronic device. | 04-02-2015 |
Kenneth K. Griggs, Roswell, GA US
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20090164217 | MULTIRESOLUTION SEARCHING - This invention relates to processing of audio files, and more specifically, to an improved technique of searching audio. More particularly, a method and system for processing audio using a multi-stage searching process is disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
20130060572 | TRANSCRIPT RE-SYNC - In an aspect, in general, method for aligning an audio recording and a transcript includes receiving a transcript including a plurality of terms, each term of the plurality of terms associated with a time location within a different version of the audio recording, forming a plurality of search terms from the terms of the transcript, determining possible time locations of the search terms in the audio recording, determining a correspondence between time locations within the different version of the audio recording associated with the search terms and the possible time locations of the search terms in the audio recording, and aligning the audio recording and the transcript including updating the time location associated with terms of the transcript based on the determined correspondence. | 03-07-2013 |
Kenneth King Griggs, Roswell, GA US
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20090119101 | Transcript Alignment - An approach to alignment of transcripts with recorded audio is tolerant of moderate transcript inaccuracies, untranscribed speech, and significant non-speech noise. In one aspect, a number of search terms are formed from the transcript such that each search term is associated with a location within the transcript. Possible locations of the search terms are then determined in the audio recording. The audio recording and the transcript are then aligned using the possible locations of the search terms. In another aspect a search expression is accepted, and then a search is performed for spoken occurrences of the search expression in an audio recording. This search includes searching for text occurrences of the search expression in a text transcript of the audio recording, and searching for spoken occurrences of the search expression in the audio recording. | 05-07-2009 |
20100217596 | WORD SPOTTING FALSE ALARM PHRASES - In one aspect, a method for processing media includes accepting a query. One or more language patterns are identified that are similar to the query. A putative instance of the query is located in the media. The putative instance is associated with a corresponding location in the media. The media in a vicinity of the putative instance is compared to the identified language patterns and data characterizing the putative instance of the query is provided according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns, for example, as a score for the putative instance that is determined according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns. | 08-26-2010 |
20100332225 | TRANSCRIPT ALIGNMENT - Some general aspects relate to systems and methods for media processing. One aspect, for example, relates to a method for aligning multimedia recording with a transcript. A group of search terms are formed from the transcript, with each search term being associated with a location within the transcript. Putative locations of the search terms are determined in a time interval of the multimedia recording. For each search term, zero or more putative locations are determined and, for at least some of the search terms, multiple putative locations are determined in the time interval of the multimedia recording. According to a first sequencing constraint, a first representation of a group of sequences each of a subset of the putative locations of the search terms is formed. A second representation of a group of sequences each of a subset of the search terms is formed. Using the first and the second representations, the time interval of the multimedia recording is partially aligned with the transcript. | 12-30-2010 |
20110125499 | SPEECH RECOGNITION - Systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer program products for accepting a predetermined vocabulary-dependent characterization of a set of audio signals, the predetermined characterization including an identification of putative occurrences of each of a plurality of vocabulary items in the set of audio signals, the plurality of vocabulary items included in the vocabulary; accepting a new vocabulary item not included in the vocabulary; accepting putative occurrences of the new vocabulary item in the set of audio signals; and generating, by an analysis engine of a speech processing system, an augmented characterization of the set of audio signals based on the identified putative occurrences of the new vocabulary item. | 05-26-2011 |
Lauren Jennifer Griggs, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20130150701 | MULTI-LUMEN THORACIC CATHETER AND USES THEREOF - A multi-lumen catheter for use in a cavity having a main lumen surrounded by a wall, and at least one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, the one access lumen conveys a solution to the cavity and said main lumen. A method for treating or preventing fluid or accumulation in a body cavity including (a) aseptically inserting through an incision at an insertion site the catheter comprising a main drainage lumen surrounded by a wall and the one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, (b) securing the inserted catheter by closing the incision with a suture, (c) infusing a physiological solution through the one access lumen to dilute a drainage fluid, (d) connecting a distal end of a main drainage lumen of the catheter to a suction drainage system, and (e) applying a vacuum force to the suction drainage system to remove the diluted drainage fluid. | 06-13-2013 |
Leon T. Griggs, Minnetonka, MN US
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20130123619 | HEMODYNAMIC PRESSURE SENSOR TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pressure sensor suitable for use in a powered contrast injector system may be tested to help validate the operability and/or integrity of the sensor. In some examples, the pressure sensor may be tested by generating a pressure pulse in a fluid line fluidly connected to the pressure sensor so as to generate a first pressure reading. A high pressure fluid at a pressure above a maximum operating pressure of the pressure sensor may be conveyed through a valve fluidly connected to the pressure sensor. Subsequent to conveying the high pressure fluid through the valve, the pressure sensor may again be tested by generating a pressure pulse in the fluid line fluidly connected to the pressure sensor so as to generate a second pressure reading. In some examples, the first pressure reading is compared to the second pressure reading to determine whether the pressure sensor has passed or failed. | 05-16-2013 |
Logan Griggs, Springfield, OH US
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20150253098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A SOUND SUPPRESSOR TO A FIREARM - The present invention provides for a system and method for easily, quickly and reliably attaching a sound suppressor or other auxiliary device to the muzzle end of a firearm barrel, and for easily and quickly removing such device therefrom. Moreover, the invention will allow any suppressor—threaded or unthreaded—to quickly, easily and reliably attach to a firearm utilizing a dual part system. The dual part system comprises a barrel adapter having the ability to attach directly to a non-threaded suppressor or a quick disconnect suppressor, or connect to a threaded suppressor utilizing a supplemental coupling adapter which connects to existing threaded suppressors. | 09-10-2015 |
Miriam Griggs, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140276095 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED GONIOMETRY - The invention comprises a computer-based system and method for enhanced goniometry using consumer grade data capture components coupled with software to monitor, track, and diagnose joint pain, injuries, and disorders. A video capture device is used to capture and display the movements of a patient in real time and stored in a database for review on a time-delayed basis. The patient movements are digitized by the video capture components and analyzed by the computer software program. By observing variations in joint movements and tracking the variations over time, a medical professional can monitor, evaluate, and diagnose a wide variety of joint diseases, injuries, and disorders. The medical professional can also prepare individualized treatment plans and monitor the results as the patient progresses in treatment and therapy. Additionally, the medical professional may use aggregated anonymous joint movement data to determine “best practices” for future patients, based on past results. | 09-18-2014 |
Nelda Griggs, Desoto, TX US
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20130112802 | SHEET MATERIAL DISPENSER - A sheet material dispenser which may be coupled magnetically or with a clamp to an object such as a refrigerator, a vehicle, shelf, counter, barbeque grill or other suitable surface is provided. The dispenser comprises a generally tubular canister comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and ends. The back of the canister may comprise a horizontal member extending between said ends. The horizontal portion further comprises a magnetic strip which permits the canister to be mounted to a ferrous object such as a refrigerator, vehicle, or barbeque grill. An end of the canister comprises a clamp adapted to permit the canister to be mounted to ferromagnetic surfaces as well as non-ferrous surfaces. Another end comprises a magnetic portion adapted to permit the dispenser to be mounted in alternative positions on various surfaces. | 05-09-2013 |
Nelda J. Griggs, Desoto, TX US
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20150173569 | Towel - A towel comprising a main body portion, main body ends, and a strap comprising first and second strap ends is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the main body portion may be formed from an elongated length of material forming a base layer and natural or synthetic fibers extending from the base layer. Each strap end may extend beyond the ends of the main body portion, allowing a use to easily grasp each strap end and manipulate the towel as desired. The strap may be formed from absorbent material. A hooped portion may be coupled to one end of the main body portion, which permits the towel to be suspended from a hook to be air dried. | 06-25-2015 |
Nolan Griggs, San Mateo, CA US
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20150368264 | SYNTHESIS OF POLYCYCLIC-CARBAMOYLPYRIDONE COMPOUNDS - Methods of making compounds of Formula I are disclosed: | 12-24-2015 |
Paul E. Griggs, Denham Springs, LA US
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20110064346 | VERTICALLY ROTATABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH THERMALLY INSULATED HOUSING - A vertically mountable shaft and bearing assembly includes a thermally insulated housing which protects the shaft, bearing(s), seal(s), and bearing lubricant from overheating due to a surrounding process fluid at a temperature exceeding 65° C. The thermal insulation, which in some embodiments includes vacuum, air, or an insulating material, enables a rolling element bearing to be located near the shaft's distal end, thereby reducing shaft and bearing size requirements. Lubricant is circulated past the bearing(s) by a circulation and cooling system having a capacity typical of systems used with process fluids at much lower temperatures. Additional roller and/or journal bearings can be included. The lubricant circulation system can be actuated by the shaft or driven separately. Lubricant within the shaft housing can be pressurized, for example by pressurizing gas or by filling the lubricant above the surrounding process fluid level. The shaft can operate a process fluid pump impeller. | 03-17-2011 |
20120237150 | VERTICALLY ROTATABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH THERMALLY INSULATED HOUSING - A vertically mountable shaft and bearing assembly includes a thermally insulated housing that protects the shaft, bearing(s), and lubricant from overheating due to a surrounding process fluid that is above 65° C. This allows a bearing to be located near the shaft's distal end, thereby reducing shaft and bearing size requirements. The housing also serves as a reservoir for bearing lubricant that can be cooled by a lubricant cooling system normally used for processes at much lower temperatures. The lubricant can be circulated by an impeller that is actuated by the shaft or driven separately. The thermal insulation, can include vacuum, air, and/or a thermally insulating material. Additional rolling element and/or journal bearings can be included. Lubricant within the shaft housing can be pressurized, for example by pressurized gas or by filling the lubricant above the surrounding process fluid level. The shaft can operate a process fluid pump impeller. | 09-20-2012 |
Paul Steven Griggs, Conroe, TX US
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20140006227 | SERIALIZATION AND DATABASE METHODS FOR TUBULARS AND OILFIELD EQUIPMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Rhett Griggs, Crested Butte, CO US
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20120316485 | PADDED CYCLING GLOVE THAT REDUCES NERVE INJURY - The present invention relates to a padded glove, used where irritation and injury to the median and/or ulnar nerves in the hand is a common problem. A method and apparatus for protecting nerve regions while bicycling is provided according to various embodiments. The glove padding is located over boney pillars of the palmar-side of the hand in order to direct pressure and/or force caused by the handlebar while cycling or gripping to one or more boney pillars of the hand, rather than over the entire hand and/or over the nerves. The glove padding is located at discrete positions and not broadly over large swaths of the palm. | 12-13-2012 |
Rodney L. Griggs, Copley, OH US
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20150310688 | ELECTRONIC VOTER CARD AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING - A method for electronic selection includes providing an electronic database, providing an identification card, wherein the card has electronic information storage capacity, providing an electronic selection system, registering and activating the identification card, electronically verifying a unique identifier with the identification card, providing an associated user with options from the electronic selection system, wherein the options are tied to the identification card, electronically confirming selections made by the associated user, electronically downloading the selections from the electronic database to a second electronic database, electronically scanning the identification card, and electronically extracting the selections after scanning the identification card. | 10-29-2015 |
Ryan Griggs, San Jose, CA US
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20100161593 | GRAPHICAL RESULT SET REPRESENTATION AND MANIPULATION - A graphical user interface in a database application includes a control for manipulating a result set of a query. The control is operable to display multiple graphical representations of a result ratio between a total number of rows in a database table returned in response to the query and a total number of rows of the database table. By interacting with the control, the user can switch (e.g., toggle) between graphical representations of the result ratio. The toggling can be achieved by automatically creating supplemental queries to the database. The graphical representations can be a pie chart, bar chart, eye chart or any other graphical representation that is suitable for displaying the result ratio. | 06-24-2010 |
20110078109 | MINI-FORM VIEW FOR DATA RECORDS - Methods, program products, and systems for mini-form view of data records are described. Each data records can be formatted according to a layout. The layout can define an arrangement of various data fields for display. To display multiple data records, an image can be created for each formatted data record. Each image can be a snapshot of the formatted data record. The image can have a size that is smaller than the size of the layout. The arrangement of the data fields can be preserved in the image. Multiple images of formatted data records can be displayed in a single window. By displaying formatted data records in images, the “look and feel” in the layout of each data record can be preserved, even when multiple records are displayed. The mini-form view can display data records from multiple shared databases. | 03-31-2011 |
20110173238 | Database Message Builder - A database message builder presents a message building window on a user interface of a database application for retrieving structured data from one or more fields of a database record of the database and unstructured data (e.g., free form text) entered by a user of the database application. The message building window can be used to build database messages using a variety of structured and unstructured data. One or more tokens corresponding to the structured data in the database (e.g., database record fields) can be used in the window to build a database message. The user can publish the message to a target application or network resource (e.g., a social networking site). Prior to publication, the tokens can be replaced with corresponding structured data from the record fields. A current character count or character limit for the selected target application or network resource can be displayed in the user interface. | 07-14-2011 |
20140033106 | Mini-Form View for Data Records - Methods, program products, and systems for mini-form view of data records are described. Each data records can be formatted according to a layout. The layout can define an arrangement of various data fields for display. To display multiple data records, an image can be created for each formatted data record. Each image can be a snapshot of the formatted data record. The image can have a size that is smaller than the size of the layout. The arrangement of the data fields can be preserved in the image. Multiple images of formatted data records can be displayed in a single window. By displaying formatted data records in images, the “look and feel” in the layout of each data record can be preserved, even when multiple records are displayed. The mini-form view can display data records from multiple shared databases. | 01-30-2014 |
Ryan Griggs, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150206168 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR INSERTING DYNAMIC CONTENT INTO PODCAST EPISODES - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for inserting dynamic content into podcast episodes. The system first detects a playback of a podcast episode, the podcast episode including at least one media item. Next, the system identifies a content insertion point in the podcast episode for inserting a content item into the podcast episode during the playback of the podcast episode. The system then dynamically inserts the content item into the content insertion point in the podcast episode during the playback of the podcast episode, wherein the podcast episode is configured to pause playback of the podcast episode and initiate playback of the content item when the playback of the podcast episode reaches a playback position associated with the content insertion point. | 07-23-2015 |
20160092852 | ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENT FOR PODCAST SERVICES - Methods and arrangements are provided for podcast listeners to allocate and distribute payments to podcast content creators based on their engagement and enjoyment of the podcasts. An allocation system provides for monitoring of engagement metrics of listeners, including such metrics as percent of podcast consumed, frequency of consumption, whether the podcast is regularly listened to during a daily commute, and other signs of engagement with the content. Listeners provide a donation budget to the allocation system, representing the total amount of donation for all podcasts listened to. The allocation system then allocates a portion of the donation budget to each podcast according to the level of engagement represented by the engagement metrics that are monitored. | 03-31-2016 |
Ryan Christopher Griggs, San Jose, CA US
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20110246538 | VISUAL MANIPULATION OF DATABASE SCHEMA - Methods, program products, and systems for visual manipulation of database schema are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a system can display a schema view and a data view in graphic representation in an integrated GUI on a display device. The system can display a schema in the schema view, and one or more data records in the data view. The system can receive a touch input from the display device in the schema view, or the data view, or both. In response to the touch input, the system can modify the schema, or the data records, or both. The system can update the schema view and data view substantially simultaneously to reflect the modification in the schema or data records. | 10-06-2011 |
20130198684 | VISUAL MANIPULATION OF DATABASE SCHEMA - Methods, program products, and systems for visual manipulation of database schema are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a system can display a schema view and a data view in graphic representation in an integrated GUI on a display device. The system can display a schema in the schema view, and one or more data records in the data view. The system can receive a touch input from the display device in the schema view, or the data view, or both. In response to the touch input, the system can modify the schema, or the data records, or both. The system can update the schema view and data view substantially simultaneously to reflect the modification in the schema or data records. | 08-01-2013 |
20130339398 | DATABASE INBOX - A database inbox of the database management system can receive a data object. The database inbox can have an inbox display area. The database inbox can be configured to receive data objects each having a distinct data type. The database inbox can serve as a data shopping cart, storing the data objects in an ad hoc manner before a table for storing the data object in a database has been created. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339399 | Dynamic Schema - A database management system can receive, from a user interface, a first data object, a second data object, and a relationship relating the first data object and the second data object. The system can determine, based on a database schema, that a database table does not exist for the first data object, the second data object, and the relationship. The system can create a database table having a first data field for the first data object, a second data field for the second data object, and the relationship. The system can then store the first data object and the second data object in the created table according to the relationship. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339833 | LAYOUT SYNCHRONIZATION - Methods, program products, and systems for layout synchronization are described. A first device can share with a second device a layout designed according to display properties of the first device, even if display properties of the second device differ from those of the first device. The layout can be synchronized between the devices, where each device can adapt the layout in a manner specific to the display properties of the device. Two-dimensional views of same data can have a consistent appearance on multiple devices each having distinct display properties. | 12-19-2013 |
20150381746 | Providing Content Based On Location - Among other things, we describe a method that includes receiving a content stream that defines elements of media content, determining that an element of content of the content stream is associated with a first location, determining that an electronic device is at a second location proximate to the first location, and in response, making the element of content available on the electronic device. | 12-31-2015 |
Stephen Griggs, Vienna, VA US
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20150176949 | ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEM FOR CROSSWIND MEASUREMENT - An electro-optic system, e.g., mounted to a weapon, measures down range winds and a range-to-target for compensating the ballistic hit point. The system may include an optical light source, collimated to generate a laser spot on the target. The system may include a wind measurement receiver that captures laser light scattered from the target. The captured light may be modulated by atmospheric scintillation eddies, producing optical patterns which change in time and move with the crosswind. These patterns may be analyzed by a processor using covariance techniques in either the time-domain or the frequency-domain to determine path-integrated crosswinds and associated errors. Ranging is done by measuring the time of flight of the laser pulse to the target collecting the scattered signal from the target. Compensated ballistic hit point, measurement errors and other data may be displayed on a micro-display digital eyepiece, or projected onto the direct view optics (DVO) of a riflescope so as to be overlaid in real-time on the optical image of the target. | 06-25-2015 |
Steve Griggs, Vienna, VA US
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20150176948 | ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEM FOR CROSSWIND MEASUREMENT - An electro-optic system, e.g., mounted to a weapon, measures down range winds and a range-to-target for compensating the ballistic hit point. The system may include an optical light source, collimated to generate a laser spot on the target. The system may include a wind measurement receiver that captures laser light scattered from the target. The captured light may be modulated by atmospheric scintillation eddies, producing optical patterns which change in time and move with the crosswind. These patterns may be analyzed by a processor using covariance techniques to determine path-integrated crosswinds and associated errors. Ranging is done by measuring the time of flight of the laser pulse to the target collecting the scattered signal from the target. Compensated ballistic hit point, measurement errors and other data may be displayed on a micro-display digital eyepiece, overlaid on the real-time image of the target. | 06-25-2015 |
Theodore L. Griggs, Woodside, CA US
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20110113448 | Adaptable Programming Guide for Networked Devices - An electronic content guide is disclosed. The electronic content guide preferably includes a source field for listing content sources and output devices. The electronic content guide also includes a first content field for listing schedule data corresponding to first content data presently available for viewing from each one of the content sources and for listing display information corresponding to the first content data being displayed for viewing at a present time by each one of the output devices. Preferably, the source field and the first content field are displayable in parallel columns. The electronic content guide can also include a second content field, displayable in a column parallel to the source field and the first content field, corresponding to a second content data. In one embodiment, the first content data from each content source can be displayed simultaneously on more than one of the output devices. | 05-12-2011 |
20120210357 | Mechanism for Distributing Content Data - The current invention provides a system for distributing content data to user locations. The content data preferably includes digital video data that is available on demand from a requesting location. A system server stores user accounts and generated customized program schedules for the user account based on user criteria which includes user preferences. Authorized users access their accounts to modify user criteria and to select program transmissions. Preferably, a computer and a television set receive program transmissions from a system network, wherein the computer provides a logical interface between the television set and content data transmitted over the system network. | 08-16-2012 |
Theodore Leon Griggs, Woodside, CA US
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20080317222 | CROSS-MEDIA VOICE MAIL NOTIFICATION AND DELIVERY - The subject mater herein relates to voice mail systems and, more particularly, cross-media voice mail notification and delivery. Various embodiments described herein provide systems, methods, software, and data structures that operate to, or facilitate, dispatching of voice mail notification messages to voice mailbox owners. In some embodiments, the notifications are sent to the voice mailbox owners in a text format, such as a short message service text message, email, or other text based service. These and other embodiments are described herein. | 12-25-2008 |
20130094632 | CROSS-MEDIA VOICE MAIL NOTIFICATION AND DELIVERY - The subject matter herein relates to voice mail systems and, more particularly, cross-media voice mail notification and delivery. Various embodiments described herein provide systems, methods, software, and data structures that operate to, or facilitate, dispatching of voice mail notification messages to voice mailbox owners. In some embodiments, the notifications are sent to the voice mailbox owners in a text format, such as a short message service text message, email, or other text based service. These and other embodiments are described herein. | 04-18-2013 |
Travis A. Griggs, Walla Walla, WA US
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20160100533 | PROXIMITY PROGRAMMED, GLOBALLY SYNCHRONIZED IRRIGATION CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM - An irrigation control system having an irrigation controller with a unique identifier and configured to execute irrigation schedules, collect, store and forward watering metrics and determine global time, together with a power source, a global time receiver in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide time from an outside source to the microcontroller and a transceiver in communication with the microcontroller configured to send messages including its unique identifier, predefined irrigation schedules, stored watering metrics and current global time. The system further includes a mobile computer having a microprocessor, a wireless transceiver configured to receive the messages from the irrigation controller transceiver and transmit instructions to the irrigation controller via a communication link and a memory coupled to the microprocessor and configured to store predefined irrigation schedules, and watering metrics. Methods for providing watering metrics and controlling an irrigation control system or value controller are also disclosed. | 04-14-2016 |
Wendell Griggs, Nevada City, CA US
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20140351393 | MULTI-PROTOCOL STORAGE NETWORK I/O DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems and methods which allow for one or more input/output (I/O) ports residing on a device in a storage network environment to be reconfigured in order to communicate using different protocols are provided. Embodiments may provide for dynamic reconfiguration of an I/O port while the device including the port is deployed in the storage network. In some instances, such reconfiguration may be managed locally and/or by a remote management processing resource in the storage network. In some embodiments, reconfiguration of an I/O port to communicate in a different protocol may be implemented, either manually or automatically, based on observed traffic data. | 11-27-2014 |
William Griggs, Anaheim, CA US
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20120256389 | SPARKING DEVICE FOR A PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE - A spark generating device that is supported by a tricycle is movable to a position in which the spark generating device contacts the riding surface. The spark generating device includes a handle actuation portion and a spark portion that creates sparks on the riding surface as a result of frictional contact with the riding surface. The spark generating device can also include a handle actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to move the spark generating device to the second position without having to manipulate the wheels or pedals of the tricycle. | 10-11-2012 |
20130256048 | POWERED PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ROTATING WHEELS - An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. | 10-03-2013 |
20150041231 | POWERED PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ROTATING WHEELS - An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. | 02-12-2015 |
William A. Griggs, Southhaven, MS US
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20100174006 | Strut-Reinforced, Reduced VOC Polyurethane Foam - A polyurethane foam produced from a formulation comprising a polyol, an isocyanate, a strut reinforcing agent and a VOC reducing agent. The isocyanate reacts with the polyol to produce the polyurethane foam. By including the strut reinforcing and VOC adsorption agents in the formulation during the reaction between the isocyanate and the polyol, the air permeability and firmness of the polyurethane foam are enhanced while the amount of VOCs within and the level of VOCs emitted by the polyurethane foam are reduced relative to a polyurethane foam produced by reacting the isocyanate and the polyol in the absence of the strut reinforcing or VOC reducing agents. | 07-08-2010 |
William A. Griggs, Southaven, MS US
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20100285298 | ANTI-MICROBIAL CARPET UNDERLAY AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method for making antimicrobial rebonded carpet pad includes mixing zinc pyrithione with a polyol to form an antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate, blending the antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate with a binder stream, mixing the binder with foam particles and curing the binder. The percentage of zinc pyrithione mixed with the polyol and the addition ratio of the antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate with the binder stream are selected to provide an overall concentration of zinc pyrithione in the binder of at least about 7500 ppm. The particles and binder are cured into a block and sliced to form carpet pad. | 11-11-2010 |
Zachary A. Griggs, Atlanta, GA US
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20130074676 | DRUM RUG AND GIG BAG IN ONE - A drum rug lays flat for a performance, and includes a rigid drum stop extending upwards from the front edge to prevent the bass drum from edging forward during a performance. The drum rug includes left and right flaps that can be releasably connected to drum rug left and right edges to form an enclosure, with the flaps forming the ends of the enclosure and the body of the drum rug forming the sides of the enclosure. Equipment can be placed in the enclosure for carrying, and the drum rug can be laid flat to support drums for performances. | 03-28-2013 |
Zachary A. Griggs, Woodstock, GA US
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20120147487 | Audio Visual Enhancement Apparatus - An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station. | 06-14-2012 |
20130343577 | Audio Visual Enhancement Apparatus - An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station. | 12-26-2013 |
Zachary Adam Griggs, Atlanta, GA US
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20130140202 | CONTAINER - A case comprising a first housing, a second housing attached to the first housing, a liner on the inside of the first housing and/or second housing, and a strap attached to the first housing and/or second housing, the strap being constructed and arranged to secure footwear. | 06-06-2013 |