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Adam R. Long, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20140354321 | AUTOMATED TEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE - An automatable management system for testing one or more electronic control modules (ECMs), in one or more machines, is disclosed. The one or more ECMs are switchably connected to a testing unit (TU). The system includes at least one ECM connector, connectable to the one or more ECMs. The at least one ECM connector is one of a male connector or a female connector. Similarly, the system includes at least one TU connector connectable with the TU. Further, at least one actuator is operably connectable to at least one of the at least one ECM connector and the at least one TU connector. The actuator is configured to facilitate an electrical connection between the ECM and the testing unit in response to a relay signal generated by the testing unit. | 12-04-2014 |
Alexander Yemma Long, Champaign, IL US
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20100307178 | MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A modular air conditioning (AC) system including one or more AC modules is provided. The AC modules may be adapted to function individually or cooperatively as part of a modular system. The AC modules may be further adapted to connect in a variety of advantageous ways to facilitate the supply of conditioned air to a variety of downstream applications. | 12-09-2010 |
20110030414 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WITH OVERSPED INDUCTION MOTORS - Air conditioning systems including a refrigeration circuit having at least one fan or blower are provided. The air conditioning systems also include a multi-voltage induction motor coupled to the fan/blower. The multi-voltage induction motor includes motor windings adapted for use when the motor windings are wired in a first voltage wiring configuration and a second voltage wiring configuration, the second voltage being greater than the first voltage. The multi-voltage induction motor may be wired in the first voltage wiring configuration, and a variable frequency drive may be adapted to maintain an operating voltage to frequency ratio of the multi-voltage induction motor at approximately a voltage to frequency design ratio of the multi-voltage induction motor. Also provided are power conductors adapted to transmit power to the variable frequency drive at a voltage approximately equal to the second voltage for operation of the multi-voltage induction motor. | 02-10-2011 |
Antone Long, Lagrange, IL US
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20140215828 | VALVE MOUNTING FIXTURE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A valve mounting fixture is provided for an internal combustion engine. The fixture includes a first plate, a support member, a second support member and a second plate. The first plate has a plurality of through holes to detachably connect to an outside surface of an engine cylinder. The first support member is connected to the first plate and extends outwardly from the outside surface of the engine cylinder. The second support member has a first end connected to the first support member; the second support member has at least one adjustable connector. Further, a second plate is connected to a second end of the second support member, and the second plate has a plurality of mounting holes. | 08-07-2014 |
Arthur J. Long, Palatine, IL US
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20110098845 | COIN REDEMPTION MACHINE HAVING GRAVITY FEED COIN INPUT TRAY AND FOREIGN OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM - According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a coin processing system includes a coin input area that receives coins from a user, a coin processing module that counts the received coins, and a foreign object detection system that detects a foreign object within the coin processing module subsequent to counting substantially all the received coins. | 04-28-2011 |
Barbara Long, Glenview, IL US
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20130233886 | Dispenser for Viscous Food Products - A dispenser for viscous foods like condiments, batter and syrups employs a flexible plastic bag made of a flexible plastic material, one side of which or one end of which is formed to have a self-sealing, orifice formed in the wall of the bag by two slices or cuts in the plastic material. The cuts or slices form flexible vanes which deflect outwardly responsive to pressure from a viscous material and which return to their original shape when pressure on the food product is reduced or eliminated. | 09-12-2013 |
Brandon R. Long, Plainfield, IL US
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20150180031 | LITHIUM METAL OXIDE ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES - A lithium-rich spinel metal oxide electrode material has the formula: Li | 06-25-2015 |
20150180032 | COBALT-STABILIZED LITHIUM METAL OXIDE ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES - A three-component, layered-layered-spinel, composite lithium metal oxide electrode material, in an initial state has the formula: | 06-25-2015 |
20150318546 | COBALT-STABILIZED LITHIUM METAL OXIDE ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES - An electrode material comprising a composite lithium metal oxide, which in an initial state has the formula: y[xLi | 11-05-2015 |
Carol Long, Palatine, IL US
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20080317918 | REDUCED SUGAR RTE CEREALS WITH MALTODEXTRIN - The present invention relates to reduced sugar-content sugar-coated ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals and methods of their preparation. The RTE cereal has a sugar coating comprising from about 56% to about 70% sugar and from about 16% to about 28% maltodextrin. A method of preparing a reduced sugar-content sugar-coated RTE cereal includes providing a cereal base and forming a coating over the cereal base, the coating comprising on a dry weight basis from about 56% to about 70% sugar and from about 16% to about 28% maltodextrin. The coating may also include a fruit flavor and an acidulant. The method may also include drying the coated cereal and actively cooling the dried cereal below the coatings glass transition temperature while agitating the cereal so that the cooled RTE cereal does not form agglomerations of RTE cereal that do not break apart during packaging. | 12-25-2008 |
20080317919 | REDUCED SUGAR RTE CEREALS WITH MALTODEXTRIN - The present invention relates to reduced sugar-content sugar-coated ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals and methods of their preparation. The RTE cereal has a sugar coating comprising from about 56% to about 70% sugar and from about 16% to about 28% maltodextrin. A method of preparing a reduced sugar-content sugar-coated RTE cereal includes providing a cereal base and forming a coating over the cereal base, the coating comprising on a dry weight basis from about 56% to about 70% sugar and from about 16% to about 28% maltodextrin. The coating may also include a fruit flavor and an acidulant. The method may also include drying the coated cereal and actively cooling the dried cereal below the coatings glass transition temperature while agitating the cereal so that the cooled RTE cereal does not form agglomerations of RTE cereal that do not break apart during packaging. | 12-25-2008 |
20080317932 | GRAIN-BASED FOOD PRODUCT WITH TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE INCLUSION - A food product with a temperature-sensitive inclusion, and a method of making the food product with the inclusion. | 12-25-2008 |
Charles E. Long, Rockford, IL US
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20120023747 | METHODS FOR CLUSTER GEAR TIMING AND MANUFACTURING - A method of manufacturing a gear cluster from a first gear body and a second gear body comprises producing a first set of gear teeth on the first gear body such that each tooth on the first set of gear teeth has a first pitch point. The second gear body is axially aligned with the first gear body. A timing position for a second set of gear teeth on the second gear body is determined by dimensioning from the first set of gear teeth. A second set of gear teeth on the second gear body is produced based on the timing position and each tooth on the second set of gear teeth has a second pitch point. The gear cluster is inspected for timing position by measuring a reference dimension between the first pitch point and the second pitch point. | 02-02-2012 |
20130081920 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH - A hydraulic clutch apparatus includes a first hub, wherein the first hub includes a plurality of frictional clutch discs arranged therein, and a second hub arranged within the first hub and proximate the plurality of frictional clutch discs, wherein the second hub includes a first toroidal hydraulic chamber configured to depress the plurality of frictional clutch discs and a second toroidal hydraulic chamber opposing the first toroidal hydraulic chamber. | 04-04-2013 |
20130091863 | PLANET GEAR FOR AIR TURBINE STARTER SYSTEM - A planet gear for use in an air turbine starter is formed of a first part having a set of gear teeth at a first axial location. A shaft extends axially away from the first set of gear teeth. A second part is interference fit on the first part, with the second part having a second set of gear teeth. The second part is mounted on the shaft of the first part. An outer diameter of the shaft is selected to be significantly larger than an inner diameter of a cylindrical portion of the second part which is interference fit on the shaft. A ratio of the outer diameter to the inner diameter is between 1.0005 and 1.0100. A planetary gear system, an air turbine starter and a method of installing a planet gear are also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130181087 | CLUTCH SYSTEM FOR ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT WITH SECONDARY THRUST SYSTEM - An aircraft includes a powerplant system operable to power a main rotor system and a secondary thrust system, the secondary thrust system is selectively driven through operation of a clutch system, and a clutch system synchronization time corresponds to a response time of the powerplant system. | 07-18-2013 |
20130270057 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO A HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - A hydraulic clutch assembly includes a plurality of frictional clutch discs moveable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition, wherein the engaged condition provides a transfer of rotational energy. Also included is a first toroidal hydraulic chamber configured to depress the plurality of frictional clutch discs into the engaged condition. Further included is a second toroidal hydraulic chamber opposing the first toroidal hydraulic chamber, wherein the second toroidal hydraulic chamber is configured to balance centrifugal expansion forces of the first toroidal hydraulic chamber. Yet further included is a lubrication circuit for supplying a hydraulic fluid from a fluid reservoir to the second toroidal hydraulic chamber and the plurality of frictional clutch discs, wherein the second toroidal hydraulic chamber is substantially filled prior to delivery of the hydraulic fluid to the plurality of frictional clutch discs. | 10-17-2013 |
20130334360 | CLUTCH WITH PRESSURE SUSTAINING SYSTEM - An assembly includes an output shaft, an input shaft with an internal reservoir, and a clutch. The clutch is adapted to selectively engage and couple the input shaft to the output shaft. The clutch has a pressure chamber that communicates with the reservoir of the input shaft. The reservoir has a sufficient volume to provide the pressure chamber with a fluid pressure adequate to maintain engagement of the clutch during an interruption of a fluid supply to the input shaft and clutch. | 12-19-2013 |
Daniel J. Long, Washington, IL US
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20140277967 | DISTRIBUTED WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A distributed worksite data management system is provided. The system includes a plurality of machines, each having a data communication device and a controller on-board the machine. The controller is configured to read sensor data associated with the machine and transmit the sensor data to the data communication device. A worksite datacenter is accessible by the plurality of machines. The worksite datacenter is situated remotely from the worksite. The worksite datacenter includes a plurality of databases and application servers. An end user device is associated with the plurality of machines. The end user device is configured to visualize results of an execution of an application of the controller. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel Ray Long, Dixon, IL US
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20140261141 | Boat Blind Retraction Device - This Boat Blind Retraction Device is a boat blind used for waterfowl hunting that conceals the hunters in the boat. This particular device is different than other blinds in that it uses cables and spring loaded pins to retract the blind. This blind requires only one person to retract it with a pull of the lever and both ends release, dropping the blind down in seconds. | 09-18-2014 |
Douglas Long, Rockford, IL US
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20140217222 | CAPPED SHREDDER KNIFE - A knife assembly for a shredder includes a base and a knife cap coupled to the base. The knife cap is configured to cut a material passed through the shredder. In addition, a brazing material is positioned between the base and the knife cap to secure the base and the knife cap together. The base and the knife cap have generally the same outer footprint. | 08-07-2014 |
Douglas D. Long, St. Charles, IL US
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20090078507 | Lubrication system level control - A machine lubrication system that includes an assembly for sensing the level of lubricant in the reservoir, the reservoir including a follower that travels axially within the reservoir and substantially conforms to an inner cross-sectional dimension thereof, a magnet being attached to the follower for actuation of a plurality of magnetically actuated switches. The system may include a first and second level sensor, which may be independently connected to one or more power sources, where the first level sensor may be associated with an operator station, and the second level sensor may be associated with a remote indicator. | 03-26-2009 |
Greg R. Long, Morrison, IL US
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20140250864 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE CLEANING OF A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A system for preventing the cleaning of the diesel particulate filter ( | 09-11-2014 |
Jeffrey S. Long, Sycamore, IL US
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20120296699 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PREDICT NEW PRODUCT PERFORMANCE METRICS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed to predict new product performance metrics. An example disclosed method includes selecting a product hierarchy tree based on a distribution measure for a new product, identifying a segment location of the product hierarchy tree for the new product, retrieving a relationship matrix associated with the segment location of the product hierarchy tree, the relationship matrix comprising available product performance coefficients and attribute information, identifying a spatial location for the new product in the relationship matrix based on the attribute information, calculating, using a programmed processor, an impact parameter based on the spatial location within the relationship matrix, and calculating the performance metric for the new product based on the impact parameter and a channel sales value. | 11-22-2012 |
Jerry Long, Elgin, IL US
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20110318956 | DUAL STACKED CONNECTOR - A connector has a housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement on a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including two grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. A light pipe may extend toward the front face of the cage. | 12-29-2011 |
20120184139 | DUAL STACKED CONNECTOR - A connector has a housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement on a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including two grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. A light pipe may extend toward the front face of the cage. | 07-19-2012 |
Jerry A. Long, Elgin, IL US
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20090098767 | DUAL STACKED CONNECTOR - A small size connector has an insulative housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement with in the connector housing. Each slot receives an edge card of an electronic module therein. The slots support conductive terminals that extend from a plurality of individual terminal assemblies. The terminal assemblies include clip members that engage an opposing shoulder formed on the interior of the connector housing. The front face of the connector is provided with various engagement openings that receive engagement members of light pipe assemblies and shielding assemblies, so that when assembled, the connector, shield, terminal assemblies and light pipes all act as a single, integrated component. | 04-16-2009 |
20100151736 | CONNECTOR WITH TWO-PIECE HOUSING - A connector includes a housing that is formed of a first and second section (the two sections which may be interlocking pieces) and has a hollow interior that is filled with a set of terminals. The housing pieces have a complementary engagement rail and channel that allows the two sections to be joined together in a structurally acceptable manner. | 06-17-2010 |
20100178804 | DUAL STACKED CONNECTOR - A connector has an insulative housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement with in the insulative housing. Each slot receives an edge card of an electronic module therein. The slots support conductive terminals that extend from a plurality of individual terminal assemblies. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. | 07-15-2010 |
20110230104 | FLEXIBLE USE CONNECTOR - A connector subassembly is provided that may be utilized for both internal and external applications. The subassembly includes a housing that supports a plurality of wafers with terminals. The housing includes engagement members to secure the housing to either the shield or the guide frame. The engagement members can include an angled portion that allow the housing to form a dovetail joint with the guide frame and/or a multi-faceted portion to engage a fastener. | 09-22-2011 |
20110269338 | CONNECTOR GUIDE - A guide frame is provided that can be mounted to a circuit board and includes an opening that can receive a connector therein. The guide frame can include a pair of retention members disposed on opposing sides of the opening that are configured to couple to engagement members on the connector. The guide frame may include a flange that is configured to engage a plug connector that mates with the connector. | 11-03-2011 |
20110294347 | SHIELD WITH INTEGRATED MATING CONNECTOR GUIDES - A shield is provided for use with a connector assembly that includes for sides that form an enclosure, one of the sides being a baseplate. The shield can include a plurality of guides positioned on the baseplate and the plurality of guides can be arranged in a pattern. Each guide can be formed by making two slits in the bottom plate so as to define a body portion of the guide and the body portion can be extended in the enclosure. Each guide can be supported by the baseplate at opposite ends of the body portion. | 12-01-2011 |
20110300757 | RESONANCE MODIFYING CONNECTOR - A connector assembly is provided that is suitable for modifying the resonant frequency of ground terminals used in conjunction with high data rate signal terminals. Ground terminals may be interconnected with a conductive bridge so as to provide ground terminals with a predetermined maximum effective electrical length. Reducing the effective electrical length of the ground terminal can move the resonance frequencies of the connector outside the operational range of frequencies at which signals will be transmitted. | 12-08-2011 |
20130157514 | DUAL STACKED CONNECTOR - A connector has a housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement on a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including two grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. A light pipe may extend toward the front face of the cage. | 06-20-2013 |
20130164970 | CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED HEAT SINK - A receptacle connector defines a port. The port is provided with spring fingers that are configured to engage a mating module. The spring fingers are thermally coupled to a heat transfer plate that can be configured to provide part of a cage that defines the port. Fins can be mounted on or integrated into the heat transfer plate. In operation, thermal energy from an inserted module is transferred from the module to spring fingers and then to the heat transfer plate and then to a thermal dissipation system. | 06-27-2013 |
20130189876 | SHIELD WITH INTEGRATED MATING CONNECTOR GUIDES - A shield is provided for use with a connector assembly that includes for sides that form an enclosure, one of the sides being a baseplate. The shield can include a plurality of guides positioned on the baseplate and the plurality of guides can be arranged in a pattern. Each guide can he formed by making two slits in the bottom plate so as to define a body portion of the guide and the body portion can be extended in the enclosure. Each guide can be supported by the baseplate at opposite ends of the body portion. | 07-25-2013 |
20130340251 | RESONANCE MODIFYING CONNECTOR - A connector assembly is provided that is suitable for modifying the resonant frequency of ground terminals used in conjunction with high data rate signal terminals. Ground terminals may be interconnected with a conductive bridge so as to provide ground terminals with a predetermined maximum effective electrical length. Reducing the effective electrical length of the ground terminal can move the resonance frequencies of the connector outside the operational range of frequencies at which signals will be transmitted. | 12-26-2013 |
20140148059 | CONNECTOR WITH FRAMES - A connector has a housing with a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. | 05-29-2014 |
20140308827 | RESONANCE MODIFYING CONNECTOR - A connector assembly is provided that is suitable for modifying the resonant frequency of ground terminals used in conjunction with high data rate signal terminals. Ground terminals may be interconnected with a conductive bridge so as to provide ground terminals with a predetermined maximum effective electrical length. Reducing the effective electrical length of the ground terminal can move the resonance frequencies of the connector outside the operational range of frequencies at which signals will be transmitted. | 10-16-2014 |
Jessica Long, Chicago, IL US
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20110029651 | DYNAMIC SERVER CONSOLIDATION AND RATIONALIZATION MODELING TOOL - A method and system for providing efficient and flexible techniques for modeling technical and economic benefits of consolidating information technology (IT) systems, hardware, software, network, and other infrastructure are described. The system includes a data processing system configured to receive data from a user. The system also includes an input collection system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the input collection system designed to organize, convert, and sort the data to generate baseline server information. In addition, the system includes an optimization system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the optimization system designed to generate one or more server consolidation models based on the baseline server information. Further, based on the generated one or more server consolidation models, a recommendation can be generated. | 02-03-2011 |
John Long, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20090106034 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THIRD PARTY PICKUP AVAILABLE TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS - Third party pickup for an ordered item is made available to a customer by authenticating the identity of the customer. The identity of the customer is authenticated by retrieving information associated with the customer from a public record; posing a question to the customer based upon the retrieved information; receiving a response to the question from the customer; and evaluating the received response to determine if the response achieves a threshold score. | 04-23-2009 |
Kim Marie Long, Naperville, IL US
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20140057532 | METHODS OF POLISHING SAPPHIRE SURFACES - Described herein are methods for polishing sapphire surfaces using compositions comprising colloidal silica, wherein the colloidal silica has a broad particle size distribution. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057533 | METHODS OF POLISHING SAPPHIRE SURFACES - Described herein are methods for polishing sapphire surfaces using compositions comprising colloidal silica, wherein the colloidal silica has a broad particle size distribution. | 02-27-2014 |
20140263170 | METHODS OF POLISHING SAPPHIRE SURFACES - Described herein are compositions, kits and methods for polishing sapphire surfaces using compositions having colloidal aluminosilicate particles in an aqueous acidic solution. In some aspects, the methods for polishing a sapphire surface may include abrading a sapphire surface with a rotating polishing pad and a polishing composition. The polishing composition may include an amount of a colloidal aluminosilicate and may have a pH of about 2.0 to about 7.0. | 09-18-2014 |
Lance Long, Elgin, IL US
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20130328777 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZING INFORMATION - A system and methods for visualizing information on a generally large scale. Certain embodiments include display elements that include a minimized border margin, 2D/3D dual functionality, and ultra-high resolution. The display elements may be positioned relative to an infrastructure element configured to permit generating a wide variety of display geometries. | 12-12-2013 |
Lina Long, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20120305573 | Self-Righting Containers - An open self-righting container comprising a shell with a bottom truncated non-spherical Gomboc-like surface and a wall projecting upwardly therefrom, an interior cavity, a bottom rest surface at a stable equilibrium point of the shell, and a top opening opposite the rest surface where the interior of the shell may include a meltable solid fuel fitted with a wick. | 12-06-2012 |
20130323292 | Clog Resistant Insect Control Formulations Containing Pyrethrin, An Acetylenic Compound, And A Hydrocarbon Diene - Disclosed are pyrethrin-based insect control formulations which have been formulated to reduce wick clogging in dispensers which use heaters to drive an insect control active from the wick. Pyrethrum extract is mixed with an acetylenic compound, such as prallethrin or 3,5-dimethylhex-1-yn-3-ol, and a terminal diene compound such as myrcene or 1,3 hexadiene. Wick clogging side effects from using the pyrethrum are thereby suppressed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324604 | Clog Resistant Insect Control Formulations Having Terminal Diyne Acetylenic Hydrocarbon And Pyrethrin - Disclosed are pyrethrin-based insect control compositions which have been formulated to reduce wick clogging. An acetylenic hydrocarbon having at least two terminal alkyne groups, such as 1,8-nonadiyne, together with an antioxidant such as dilauryl thiodipropionate, are used to reduce clogging caused by components of pyrethrum extract. | 12-05-2013 |
20150078921 | AIR TREATMENT CHEMICAL DISPENSER HAVING ANGLED DISPERSION OF CHEMICALS - A device for dispensing an air treatment chemical includes a housing having an inlet for permitting air to enter into an interior space of the housing and an outlet for permitting air mixed with air treatment chemical to exit the interior space of the housing. A substrate positioned within the housing bears the air treatment chemical. A power supply mounted within the housing powers a motor mounted within the housing. The motor is connected to an impeller mounted within the housing. The impeller moves air from the inlet adjacent the substrate to mix the air treatment chemical into the moving air and deliver the mixture of air and air treatment chemical through the outlet to outside of the housing. The housing includes a transitional body defining a convergent-divergent channel for compressing the mixture at the converging section and expanding the mixture at the diverging section. | 03-19-2015 |
Matthew Michael Long, Chicago, IL US
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20130097808 | CASTER WHEEL BUMPER - A protective bumper attaches to a caster wheel assembly and substantially surrounds the assembly to act as a point of contact with other objects or articles, in order to limit or prevent damage to struck objects, and/or to the caster wheel assembly, and/or to a movable object or article supported on the caster wheel assembly. The protective bumper includes an outer bumper portion and an inner frame portion that attaches to a frame of the caster wheel assembly. The bumper may be attached to the caster wheel assembly via an axle that rotatably couples a wheel to the frame of the wheel assembly. Optionally, the outer bumper portion may be fitted with a relatively soft annular outer member or surface. | 04-25-2013 |
Michael Long, Metamora, IL US
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20090321668 | Distributed stiffness biasing spring for actuator system and fuel injector using same - A fuel injector includes a fuel injector body defining a fuel inlet and at least one fuel outlet, a valve having a first valve state and a second valve state and an actuator for the valve. The fuel injector includes a biasing spring including a cylindrical rolled sheet having a first spring end, a second spring end and defining a longitudinal center axis. The cylindrical rolled sheet is configured to change in length to bias the actuator toward the first actuator position and includes a helical seam located between the first spring end and a second spring end which has a shape adapted to reduce non-uniformity in a spring constant via distributing stiffness about the longitudinal center axis. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael A. Long, Springfield, IL US
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20090200283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless control system ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090272221 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090272222 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 11-05-2009 |
20110248008 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110248009 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 10-13-2011 |
Michael C. Long, Metamora, IL US
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20100037965 | Check valve with separate spherical spring guide - A check valve for use with a pump is disclosed. The check valve may have a body at least partially defining a central bore with an open end and a closed end, and a spring guide separate from the body and disposed within the closed end of the central bore. The check valve may also have a spring located within the central bore and having a first end operatively engaged with the spring guide, and a valve element operatively engaged with a second end of the spring and being movable by a pressure differential to compress the spring. The spring guide may be moveable relative to the body. | 02-18-2010 |
20100077971 | Engine having fuel injector with actuator cooling system and method - An internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection compression ignition diesel engine, includes an engine housing having a plurality of cylinders and a plurality of fuel injectors associated one with each of the cylinders. The fuel injectors each include a first fuel inlet and a second fuel inlet, and an actuator subassembly which is configured to actuate a control valve assembly positioned within the fuel injector. The engine further includes a fuel system having a fuel supply circuit, and a cooling system for the actuator subassembly having a cooling circuit with a segment in common with a segment of the fuel system. The cooling system is configured to pass cooling fuel across a heat exchange interface of the actuator subassembly to exchange heat therewith. The actuator subassembly may include a piezoelectric actuator and a preloading spring, which are each fluidly sealed within a casing of the actuator subassembly. | 04-01-2010 |
20100282212 | PRESSURE CONTROL IN LOW STATIC LEAK FUEL SYSTEM - A pressure relief valve includes a valve body having a valve seat fluidly positioned between an inlet and an outlet. A valve member is movable among a first position, a second position, and a third position. The valve member is in contact with the valve seat and fluidly blocks the inlet from the outlet at the first position. At the second position of the valve member, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet via a small flow area. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet via a large flow area when the valve member is at the third position. An electrical actuator is attached to the valve body and is operably coupled to move the valve member when energized. The valve member includes an opening hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in the inlet when at the first position. A spring is operably positioned to bias the valve member toward the second position when the valve member is at the third position. | 11-11-2010 |
20130113583 | PROTECTED POWDER METAL STATOR CORE AND SOLENOID ACTUATOR USING SAME - A solenoid actuator includes a stator assembly with a stator core of formed powder metal received in a stator housing. A ferromagnetic protective sleeve is in contact with and covers a majority of an inner end face and a cylindrical wall of the stator core, while a flux ring is in contact with and covers an outer end face of the stator core. An armature assembly includes an armature attached to a stem that is movable in an air gap relative to the ferromagnetic protective sleeve. A spring is operably positioned in the ferromagnetic protective sleeve but electrically isolated from the stator housing. The stator core is encapsulated to protect against erosion and fragmentation. A magnetic flux line around a solenoid coil passes through the stator core, the ferromagnetic protective sleeve, the armature, the flux ring and back to the stator core. | 05-09-2013 |
Michelle A. Long, Libertyville, IL US
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20090263477 | SALTS OF FENOFIBRIC ACID AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a formulation in the form of molecular dispersion comprising i) fenofibric acid, a physiologically acceptable salt or derivative thereof and optionally other active substances, ii) a binder component comprising at least one enteric binder, and optionally iii) other physiologically acceptable excipients. | 10-22-2009 |
20130018101 | SALTS OF FENOFIBRIC ACID AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a formulation in the form of molecular dispersion comprising i) fenofibric acid, a physiologically acceptable salt or derivative thereof and optionally other active substances, ii) a binder component comprising at least one enteric binder, and optionally iii) other physiologically acceptable excipients. | 01-17-2013 |
20140187561 | SALTS OF FENOFIBRIC ACID AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a formulation in the form of molecular dispersion comprising i) fenofibric acid, a physiologically acceptable salt or derivative thereof and optionally other active substances, ii) a binder component comprising at least one enteric binder, and optionally iii) other physiologically acceptable excipients. | 07-03-2014 |
Michelle Andree Long, Libertyville, IL US
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20090176754 | Crystalline Form of the Compound A-348441 - There is provided a hemihydrate of (3β, 5β, 7α, 12α)-7,12-dihydroxy-3-{2-[{4-[17β-hydroxy-3-oxo-17α-prop-1-ynylestra-4,9-dien-11β-yl]phenyl}(methyl)amino]ethoxy}cholan-24-oic acid in a crystalline form which is characterised by an X-ray diffraction pattern having major peaks at 2θ=6.58±0.2, 8.54+0.2, 12.28±0.2, and 19.68±0.2. This crystalline material is useful in the treatment of conditions associated with an excess of hepatic glucocorticoid response. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert Long, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20100314419 | POWDER DISPENSER - The present disclosure includes a powder dispensing assembly including a housing, a hopper assembly comprising one or more hoppers for containing powders to be dispensed contained within said housing, an outlet passage engaged with the hopper assembly for discharging selected amounts of powder from the hopper assembly and a powder moving assembly contained within each hopper for moving powder within the hopper assembly to the outlet passage. A trigger mechanism is also incorporated which initiates the powder moving assembly for dispensing the powder. A printed circuit board (printed circuit board) is activated by the trigger mechanism and sends a signal to a media content delivery system. The media content delivery system delivers an audio, video, or audiovisual message to the user of the dispensing assembly. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert Long, Glenview, IL US
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20090199723 | Tray Handler For Food Warming Apparatus - A food warming apparatus has a heating compartment for maintaining previously cooked food portions in a ready-to-use condition. The food portions are contained in a tray that is placed in a tray handler. The tray handler may include a frame for receiving the tray, a handle, and rollers. A tray handler guide in the heating compartment has a guide surface on which the rollers are able to roll and stops for engaging the rollers at a maintenance position and an access position. In the maintenance position, the tray is positioned inside the heating compartment so that the food portions are maintained in a ready-to-use condition. In the access position, a user is able to access food portions in the tray. At the maintenance and access positions, the user may sense the engagement of the rollers by sensing that the tray handler's motion is impeded but not prevented. | 08-13-2009 |
20100012684 | DISPENSER FOR GRANULES AND POWDERS - A gravity-fed, manually-operable dispenser for sugar, creamer and other particles and granules is comprised of a particulate reservoir affixed to a dispensing base by engagement tabs and slots. The tabs and slots allow the dispenser to be easily disassembled for maintenance and cleaning. The base encloses a substantially cylindrical rotating measuring/dispensing vane that has several hollow apertures into which particulates flow from the reservoir. The vane rides on a smooth, flat surface that seals or closes off the apertures. An opening in the flat surface of the dispensing base allows particulates in a full aperture to fall through and out of the base. A soft gasket over surfaces of the vane that would otherwise make direct contact with the base portion prevent the vane from becoming lodged in place by crystalline material. | 01-21-2010 |
20100072229 | FIXED-VOLUME LIQUID DISPENSER - A dispenser for viscous liquids effectuates sequential operations by hydrostatic pressure on an assembly of two pistons separated from each other in a cylinder by a separation spring. When the piston assembly is embedded in material to be dispensed, the space between the pistons fills with material to be dispensed. Pressuring the reservoir by squeezing it or by the addition of pressurized gas, forces the piston assembly down the cylinder at the end of which is an opening from which material in the piston assembly can escape. One of the pistons moves toward the other end by pressure from the reservoir, causing material in the piston assembly to be dispensed. The volume inside the piston assembly defines and limits the volume of material that can be dispensed. | 03-25-2010 |
20100176157 | SEASONING DISPENSER - Fixed amounts of granular and granulated seasonings are dispensed from a rotatable disc that lies flat or horizontal and which includes a through-hole or void. The void is gravity-filled with granulated seasonings from a hole in the bottom of a hopper. A screen below the disc is formed to have open, through-holes and a solid land. The void in the disc fills with granules when the void is beneath a hole in the hopper but over a solid land thus preventing granules to spill through the disc. Rotation of the disc moves the void away from the land, allowing granules in the void to fall through holes in the screen. A gasket provides a seal between the disc and the hopper. The disc is rotated back and forth around its axis by vertical movement of an actuator about the horizontal hinge. | 07-15-2010 |
Robert C. Long, Glenview, IL US
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20080289512 | Food product toaster - A toaster for bread-type food products includes a housing defining at least one toasting cavity having an upper mouth for depositing the food products into the cavity and a lower opening from which toasted food products exit the cavity. A perforate rack is provided beneath the lower opening and onto which the toasted food products are deposited as they exit the cavity. The rack is perforated to significantly reduce the surface area of the rack which might otherwise stick to the toasted food products. An imperforate plate is juxtaposed behind the perforate rack to prevent crumbs from the toasted food products from falling into the bottom of the toaster. The plate is spaced from the rack a sufficient distance to prevent any portions of the toasted food products from projecting through the perforate rack and touching the plate and sticking thereto. As disclosed herein, the perforate rack is provided as a wire form structure. At least a portion of the rack is angled to form a ramp down which the toasted food products move toward the front of the toaster. Preferably, the imperforate plate comprises a metal sheet. | 11-27-2008 |
Robert E. Long, Tremont, IL US
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20120118079 | TORQUE COEFFICIENT MEASURING DEVICE - A torque coefficient measuring device can be used to measure an axial load produced by a torque applied to a threaded component which is mounted to the fixture. The measuring device can include a base defining a chamber therein. A load sensor is disposed within the chamber of the base. A movable load pin is housed within the base and arranged such that an axial load placed upon the load pin is transmitted to the load sensor. An attachment member is adapted to be connected with the threaded component. The attachment member is operably arranged with the load pin such that a torque applied to a threaded component mounted to the attachment member places an axial load upon the load pin. | 05-17-2012 |
Robert Earl Long, Tremont, IL US
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20090140519 | Quick connect tubular coupling - A male connector is disclosed. The male connector may have a tubular shank, and a release sleeve connected to the tubular shank. The male connector may also have an unlocking insert movable with the release sleeve. The male connector may additionally have a release nut threadably attached to the tubular shank and configured to contact the release sleeve and move the unlocking insert. | 06-04-2009 |
Ronald J. Long, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20150375160 | RECOVERING H2 AND C2+ HYDROCARBONS FROM FUEL GAS VIA USE OF A TWO-STAGE PSA PROCESS AND SENDING PSA TAIL GAS TO A GAS RECOVERY UNIT TO IMPROVE STEAM CRACKER FEED QUALITY - The invention provides a process for treating a gas stream comprising hydrogen, methane and C | 12-31-2015 |
20150376092 | RECOVERING H2 AND C2+ FROM FUEL GAS VIA USE OF A SINGLE-STAGE PSA AND SENDING PSA TAIL GAS TO GAS RECOVERY UNIT TO IMPROVE STEAM CRACKER FEED QUALITY - The invention provides a process for treating a gas stream comprising hydrogen, methane and C | 12-31-2015 |
20150376525 | SELECTIVE RECOVERY OF C2+ HYDROCARBONS FROM NATURAL GAS FOR STEAM CRACKER FEED IN AN INTEGRATED REFINERY AND STEAM CRACKER COMPLEX USING PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION - The invention provides for sending a natural gas stream through a pressure swing adsorption unit to send a gas stream comprising mainly nitrogen, methane and hydrogen to a fuel gas stream and a gas stream comprising a significant majority of C | 12-31-2015 |
Scott Long, Plainfield, IL US
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20140284162 | SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A SEED METER VIA A FLEXIBLE SHAFT - A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged. | 09-25-2014 |
Scott A. Long, Plainfield, IL US
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20140190375 | LID PROP SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TANK - A seed tank assembly for an agricultural implement including a support rod with a first end and a second end, in which the first end is configured to couple to a first side of an opening in a seed tank, the second end is configured to couple to a second side of the opening in the seed tank, and the support rod includes a trough. The support rod is configured to provide structural support to the seed tank. The seed tank assembly further including a prop rod with a first end and a second end, in which the first end is slidably coupled to the support rod, the second end is configured to attach to a tank lid, the tank lid is configured to rotate from a closed position to a fully open position, and the tank lid forms an obtuse angle with the opening while in the fully open position. The trough is configured to block movement of the first end of the prop rod while the first end of the prop rod is engaged with the trough to hold the tank lid in the fully open position. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190380 | Seed Inductor Box for an Agricultural Implement Having a Fluidization Chamber - A particulate material delivery system for an agricultural implement including, an inductor box configured to receive particulate material from a tank, the inductor box comprising at least one inductor segment configured to guide the particulate material and an airflow through the inductor box, wherein the at least one inductor segment comprises a particulate material fluidization chamber configured to establish a vortex that mixes the particulate material with the airflow. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190381 | EXHAUST WEBBING FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TANK - A seed tank assembly for an agricultural implement including an exhaust opening configured to exhaust seeds from the seed tank assembly, in which at least one webbing extends across the exhaust opening forming a plurality of apertures, the at least one webbing is integrally molded into the seed tank assembly, and the at least one webbing is configured to provide structural support to the seed tank assembly and to reduce seed head pressure into an inductor box positioned beneath the exhaust opening. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190980 | MOLDED RIBS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TANK - A seed tank assembly for an agricultural implement including an exhaust opening configured to exhaust seeds from the seed tank assembly. The seed tank assembly further including at least one angled rib molded into the seed tank assembly, in which the at least one angled rib is configured to provide structural rigidity to the seed tank assembly and to direct the seeds toward the exhaust. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193211 | MIRRORED INDUCTOR SEGMENT PAIRS OF AN INDUCTOR BOX OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural product delivery system for an agricultural implement includes an inductor box with an agricultural product inlet configured to receive an agricultural product, an air inlet configured to receive an airflow, a plurality of mixing chambers, and a plurality of air bypass channels. Each mixing chamber is configured to mix the agricultural product and a respective first portion of the airflow. The plurality of air bypass channels is configured to guide a respective second portion of the airflow from the air inlet to a respective mixing chamber of the plurality of mixing chambers. The plurality of bypass channels includes inside air bypass channels that contact adjacent inside air bypass channels, and outside air bypass channels that are arranged adjacent to an exterior inductor box wall. | 07-10-2014 |
20150223390 | Multiple Seed-Type Planting System With Charging System - A system for planting multiple types of seed and automatically switching between the varieties during planting in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop or other planting of an agricultural field. The system may include a bulk storage system, an on-row storage system, and a charging system that selectively delivers seeds of different varieties from the bulk storage system to the on-row storage system. The system may include a seed metering system that can be controlled at each of multiple row units to selectively plant different types or varieties of seed based on seed type or variety zones agricultural field, which may correspond to field characteristics defined in a seed variety prescription map. | 08-13-2015 |
20150223391 | Multiple Seed-Type Planting System With On-Row Selective Delivery - A system for planting multiple types of seed and automatically switching between the varieties during planting in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop or other planting of an agricultural field. The system may include a bulk storage system, an on-row storage system, and a charging system that selectively delivers seeds of different varieties from the bulk storage system to the on-row storage system. The system may include a seed metering system that can be controlled at each of multiple row units to selectively plant different types or varieties of seed based on seed type or variety zones agricultural field, which may correspond to field characteristics defined in a seed variety prescription map. | 08-13-2015 |
Stephen P. Long, Champaign, IL US
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20150105546 | SEPARATION PROCESS OF OIL AND SUGARS FROM BIOMASS - Process for recovery and separation of sugars and oil from plants where the stems and leaves of such plants have substantial levels of both sugars and oils. | 04-16-2015 |
Steven D. Long, Chicago, IL US
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20140324548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRE- AND POST-INVOICE COMPONENT LEVEL PRICE AUDITING IN A COST-PLUS DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for auditing and verifying that a buyer is being charged a correct price for a good by a distributer before the distributer transports the good to the buyer. The system reviews a proposed invoice at an individual good level and reviews the transportation cost associated with each good. If a variance between an expected cost and a proposed invoice cost is determined, the audit system automatically generates electronic exception files detailing the variance for transmitting to the distributor. The system also provides for post-invoice auditing of the price paid for both a good and transportation costs associated with the delivery of the good to verify that the cost charged to the buyer was correct. | 10-30-2014 |
Steven P. Long, Chatham, IL US
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20110317942 | SLIDER TRACK WITH IMPROVED SEAL STRENGTH - Rolling action reclosable fastener comprises a male track including a male profile, a female track including a female profile, and a slider disposed on the male and female tracks to matingly engage the male profile and the female profile. The slider includes a back and a pair of sidewall depending therefrom. The slider also includes a separator finger depending from the back between the pair of sidewalls and shaped along its length to first press together a bottom of the male and female profiles and then roll the profiles closed toward a top thereof as the slider moves toward the closed condition. The male profile comprises a base and a rib with a hook portion having an inwardly-directed surface including a projection defining an engagement surface. The female profile comprises a base and a first flange having an inwardly-directed surface including a projection defining an engaging surface. The engaging surface of the female track engages the engagement surface of the male track when in a closed condition with at least a portion of the male profile received by at least a portion of the female profile. A reclosable plastic bag with a rolling action reclosable fastener is also provided. | 12-29-2011 |
Steven P. Long, Jacksonville, IL US
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20140056544 | DRAWTAPE WITH INCREASED ELONGATION AND DRAWTAPE BAG USING SAME - Drawtape includes a film of a polymeric blend of a minor polymer component of linear low density polyethylene and a major polymer component of medium density polyethylene and/or high density polyethylene. The drawtape of the disclosed subject matter is capable of a strong seal with a commercial polymeric bag, and provides a high elongation prior to tape failure or seal failure. Drawtape bag and method of making the drawtape are also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
Thomas E. Long, Downers Grove, IL US
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20100251586 | Shot-counting device for a firearm - A device for counting shots fired by a firearm including a permanent magnet mounted to moving portion of the firearm and electrically coupled to a coil mounted on a relatively stationary portion of the firearm. Movement of the magnet relative to the coil induces an electromotive force within the coil. The induced electromotive force can be used increment a shot-count indictor and thereby record the number of shots fired by the firearm. The electromotive force can also be measured by a verification circuit to determine the strength of a shot and thereby verify whether a round was actually discharged by the firearm. In some embodiments, information regarding the number of shots discharged and the strength of the shots can be transmitted to an external device. | 10-07-2010 |