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Anita Brochette Plunkett, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120187813 | Cabinet Conversion Panels - A panel for converting a cabinet ( | 07-26-2012 |
Casey M. Plunkett, Green Bay, WI US
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20110162055 | Business Process Enablement For Identity Management - A method, system and computer program for business process automation facilitates transforming a user's identity/credentials as part of the enablement of transaction fulfillment, e.g., within a SOA environment. In one embodiment, identity and attribute information is added to one or more business process models that each represents a sub-transaction within an overall transaction fulfillment business process flow. As the business model is mapped to an execution environment, the identity and attribute information in the model is used to configure appropriate tooling to define the identity/attribute transformation required to complete the particular portion of the transaction represented by the model. In a representative implementation, the business process models conform to BPEL4WS, and one or more of these models are extended with identity mapping information such that, during transaction fulfillment, local identity mapping transformations provide the identity/credential propagation required to support the business process. | 06-30-2011 |
Cathy L. Plunkett, Kennesaw, GA US
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20130166318 | SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUES FOR COST ESTIMATION OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS ACQUIRED AT A MEDICAL FACILITY - Computer-implemented methods of processing medical data are described. The methods comprise selecting cases associated with a first parameter from medical data associated with a plurality of cases, determining a subset of cases associated with a medical facility-acquired condition, and determining another subset cases not associated with the medical facility-acquired condition. Estimated costs associated with those cases associated a medical facility-acquired condition are generated, along with expected costs for these same cases in the absence of the medical facility-acquired condition. Methods further allowing comparisons to data related to normative collections of medical facilities are also disclosed. Computerized systems for processing medical data and computer-readable storage media comprising instructions that when executed in a processor cause the processor to process medical data are also described. | 06-27-2013 |
David Plunkett, Minnetonka, MN US
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20140026251 | SOY GENE CLUSTER REGIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods for conveying pathogen resistance into non-resistant soybean germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include introgressing pathogen resistance into a non-resistant soybean using one or more nucleic acid markers for marker-assisted breeding among soybean lines to be used in a soybean breeding program, wherein the markers are linked to and/or associated with pathogen resistance. Also provided are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with resistance to pathogens; soybean plants, seeds, and tissue cultures produced by any of the disclosed methods; seed produced by the disclosed soybean plants; and compositions including amplification primer pairs capable of initiating DNA polymerization by a DNA polymerase on soybean nucleic acid templates to generate soybean marker amplicons. | 01-23-2014 |
Gary M. Plunkett, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20110017315 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE ASSEMBLIES - The present invention is directed to pressure relief devices and to corresponding pressure relief assemblies that have improved vacuum resistance, improved fragmentation resistance, and/or improved burst control while maintaining low mass. The pressure relief device includes a substantially flat flange section and a domed section. The domed section may include a transitional line that defines a change in the shape of the domed section. The pressure relief device may also include a bracket for securing or aligning a domed section to a flange section. The pressure relief device may further include a stress distribution feature that is disposed transversely to a line of weakness in the domed section. The pressure relief assembly may include a fastener having a wire that is configured to break and release the pressure relief device when subject to a predetermined tensile load. | 01-27-2011 |
20150053279 | Pressure relief device assemblies - The present invention is directed to pressure relief devices and to corresponding pressure relief assemblies that have improved vacuum resistance, improved fragmentation resistance, and/or improved burst control while maintaining low mass. The pressure relief device includes a substantially flat flange section and a domed section. The domed section may include a transitional line that defines a change in the shape of the domed section. The pressure relief device may also include a bracket for securing or aligning a domed section to a flange section. The pressure relief device may further include a stress distribution feature that is disposed transversely to a line of weakness in the domed section. The pressure relief assembly may include a fastener having a wire that is configured to break and release the pressure relief device when subject to a predetermined tensile load. | 02-26-2015 |
G. Kent Plunkett, Wellesley, MA US
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20100114988 | JOB COMPETENCY MODELING - An apparatus for managing a job model workflow, the apparatus including a server computer including a processor and associated memory, a data store, the server computer connected to the data store and configured to execute computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the server computer provide an application that can: receive from a user a request to create a job model, create a job model data structure in the data store corresponding to the job model, populate the data structure with a first data object representing one or more attributes of the job model, notify another user that feedback relating to the one or more attributes of the job model is requested, provide an interface for the another user to provide feedback, store received feedback in the data store, and provide the received feedback to the user. | 05-06-2010 |
Gregory K. Plunkett, Boston, MA US
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20100268559 | Compensation Data Prediction - A method of predicting compensation data includes obtaining compensation data, associated with a job category, with at least one datum being associated with each of a plurality of characteristics associated with the job category, determining values of factors, associated with respective ones of the characteristics, and a base value that when used as operands of a function yield estimates of the obtained data such that relationships between the estimates and corresponding obtained compensation data satisfy at least one criterion, and using a portion of the values of factors and the base value by a computer to automatically obtain estimates of compensation data. | 10-21-2010 |
Gregory K. Plunkett, Wellesley Hills, MA US
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20140012786 | COMPENSATION DATA PREDICTION - A method of predicting compensation data includes obtaining compensation data, associated with a job category, with at least one datum being associated with each of a plurality of characteristics associated with the job category, determining values of factors, associated with respective ones of the characteristics, and a base value that when used as operands of a function yield estimates of the obtained data such that relationships between the estimates and corresponding obtained compensation data satisfy at least one criterion, and using a portion of the values of factors and the base value by a computer to automatically obtain estimates of compensation data. | 01-09-2014 |
Guy Plunkett, Madison, WI US
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20090053766 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING RECOMBINANT PROTEINS USING A GENE FOR TRNA - The invention relates to host cells with improved protein expressed properties. The host cells comprise rare tRNA genes within the one or more rRNA operons. | 02-26-2009 |
20090068707 | PLASMID DNA PREPARATIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to plasmid DNA preparations and to methods for producing and using such preparations. | 03-12-2009 |
20090075333 | Reduced Genome E. Coli - Reduced genome strains of | 03-19-2009 |
20130011874 | REDUCED GENOME E. COLI - Reduced genome strains of | 01-10-2013 |
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James Plunkett, Wareham, MA US
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20080245848 | FLEXIBLE LINER AND BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a flexible liner and bag-in-box container system comprising a collapsible container having a liner attached to the collapsible container, such that when the container is expanded from a collapsed state, the attached liner similarly expands. When the collapsible container is expanded, the liner may expand to substantially conform to the shape of the collapsible container. The liner may further comprise a filler fitting for receiving contents for filling the liner. The filler fitting may comprise one or more annular rings adapted to secure the filler fitting of the liner to an opening in the collapsible container. The collapsible container may be made of corrugated fiberboard. The collapsible container may further include tape having two adhesive sides for securing the collapsible container in an expanded state. | 10-09-2008 |
20080310766 | LINER WITH BLADDER - The present invention is a system for shipping and discharging contents. The system comprises a liner including a front portion, a rear portion, and first and second side portions, wherein the front, rear, and first and second side portions are sealed together to form a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and two gusseted side panels. At least one opening is provided on one of the front portion, the rear portion, the first side portion, or the second side portion for receiving a fitting. A bladder including at least a front panel and a rear panel and an opening provided in at least one of the panels, wherein the opening is adapted to receive gas, and wherein the bladder is sealed to the top panel of the liner and the bottom panel of the liner. | 12-18-2008 |
20110000918 | FLEXIBLE LINER FOR FIBC OR BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER SYSTEMS - The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges. The attachment feature may be a grommet or a loop for receiving a hook. | 01-06-2011 |
20120199512 | FLEXIBLE LINER FOR FIBC OR BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED FLEX CRACK RESISTANCE - A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, a first seal joining the first and second portions, a second seal joining the first and second portions, a third seal joining the first and second portions, and a fourth seal joining the first and second portions. The first portion is a better barrier than the second portion. | 08-09-2012 |
James B. Plunkett, Auburn, ME US
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20100153266 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PAYMENTS, INCLUDING A CONVENIENCE FEE, USING PAYMENT CARDS - A system includes an authorization device and one or more payment servers for entering payment and payment card information and determining any issuing fees and any convenience fee for transactions paid using the two or more types of payment cards. The one or more payment servers are in electronic communication with a payment card financial network for authorizing and settling transactions entered by two or more types of payment cards. Each transaction may comprise one or more government and/or educational payments. The payment servers automatically determine the one or more convenience fees for each transaction. The authorization device allows the user to authorize the payment of the government or educational fees, any secondary fees and any convenience fees simultaneously with a single swipe or key entry of the payment card information, thereby automatically complying with payment card convenience fee requirements. | 06-17-2010 |
Jason Plunkett, Berthoud, CO US
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20150213563 | Methods and Systems of Production System Management - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to network-based systems for managing various operational parameters associated with one or more sites of a production operation, including in certain implementations a livestock production operation. | 07-30-2015 |
John M. Plunkett, Nashville, TN US
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20140067688 | GAMING SYSTEM WITH SECURE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT COUPON REDEMPTION - A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user. | 03-06-2014 |
Kevin Plunkett, Walpole, MA US
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20090005457 | Solid forms comprising (-)-O-desmethylvenlafaxine and uses thereof - Solid forms comprising a compound useful in the treatment, prevention and management of various conditions and diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides solid forms comprising (−)—O-desmethylvenlafaxine, including salts thereof, having utility for the treatment, prevention and management of conditions and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders. | 01-01-2009 |
Kevin R. Plunkett, Coweta, OK US
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20110132614 | Wireline Run Mechanically or Hydraulically Operated Subterranean Insert Barrier Valve and Associated Landing Nipple - A unique landing nipple has spaced control line connections and external control lines running from the surface to those connections. A hydraulic barrier valve, such as a ball valve, is run in to a predetermined landing nipple and latched in position where the control line connections are in the right locations to operate the valve. A landing nipple with a latching groove alone can be used with a wireline run barrier valve to latch it into position at the desired location. A shifting tool is used to operate the mechanically actuated valve. More than one valve can be positioned or used in the string at a time or the same valve can also be positioned at different landing nipples at different times to meet the production needs of the well operator. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139437 | Wireline Run Mechanically or Hydraulically Operated Subterranean Insert Barrier Valve and Associated Landing Nipple - A unique landing nipple has spaced control line connections and external control lines running from the surface to those connections. A hydraulic barrier valve, such as a ball valve, is run in to a predetermined landing nipple and latched in position where the control line connections are in the right locations to operate the valve. A landing nipple with a latching groove alone can be used with a wireline run barrier valve to latch it into position at the desired location. A shifting tool is used to operate the mechanically actuated valve. More than one valve can be positioned or used in the string at a time or the same valve can also be positioned at different landing nipples at different times to meet the production needs of the well operator. | 06-16-2011 |
20120012327 | Hydraulically Controlled Barrier Valve Equalizing System - A barrier valve has an equalizing feature for the ball or plug when in the closed position before it is opened. A hydraulic open and a close line are connected to a housing so that they can move a piston in opposed directions. The piston ends are sealed and the exterior of the piston is tapered to push one or more bypass valves open to connect tubing pressure across the ball when ramped off its seat. Pressure on the main hydraulic line to close the ball reverses the piston movement and allows a spring bias to close the bypass valve or valves. The equalizing system can be integrated into the barrier valve housing or can be separate as a retrofit. | 01-19-2012 |
Kevin R. Plunkett, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20100314120 | Dual Acting Rod Piston Control System - A downhole tool is hydraulically actuated through a control system that features rod piston(s) that are double acting. The piston bore is in a single housing component with an annular cavity that provides access to all piston bores to move the pistons in a first direction. The housing component that has the piston bore also includes an internal sleeve in a passage in the housing. A second control system connection communicates with a sealed annular space defined between the sleeve and the passage wall that holds the sleeve. A series of radial ports communicate from the annular space into each piston bore on the opposite side of each piston from the annular cavity so that each piston is double acting with a bore in a single housing component. | 12-16-2010 |
20110079394 | Multi-stage Pressure Equalization Valve Assembly for Subterranean Valves - A downhole valve that operates on turning of a member having a passage through it with a control system also features a passage from above an uphole seat for the member which communicates to the isolated passage within the member when the valve is closed. The passage features a check valve assembly that preferably has redundant sealing features and filters to prevent debris entry. Pressure applied from above the closed member gets through the check valve assembly to equalize the higher pressure below the ball with the pressure raised in the ball from pressure application at the surface. Removal of the applied pressure reseats the check valve or valves to allow the hydraulic system to rotate the member while the member is no longer subject to a high differential pressure. | 04-07-2011 |
Lucille Plunkett, Rockport, MA US
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20100153266 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PAYMENTS, INCLUDING A CONVENIENCE FEE, USING PAYMENT CARDS - A system includes an authorization device and one or more payment servers for entering payment and payment card information and determining any issuing fees and any convenience fee for transactions paid using the two or more types of payment cards. The one or more payment servers are in electronic communication with a payment card financial network for authorizing and settling transactions entered by two or more types of payment cards. Each transaction may comprise one or more government and/or educational payments. The payment servers automatically determine the one or more convenience fees for each transaction. The authorization device allows the user to authorize the payment of the government or educational fees, any secondary fees and any convenience fees simultaneously with a single swipe or key entry of the payment card information, thereby automatically complying with payment card convenience fee requirements. | 06-17-2010 |
Mark Plunkett, Oronoco, MN US
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20100070259 | Browser session control system and method - The present invention provides a system and method for controlling a web browser session. A system for controlling a web browser session comprises an emulating engine for automatic control of a web browser session by processing a script. The system further comprises a controlling engine for receiving a plurality of scripts and managing the distribution of the scripts to several emulating engines. A method for controlling a web browser session comprises providing a controller for receiving a script comprising unique tags and managing the script, including assigning the script to an emulator. The emulator then processes the script. | 03-18-2010 |
Michael Plunkett, Port Jefferson, NY US
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20150354730 | MODULAR CONDUIT SYSTEM - A modular conduit system is provided which includes at least one longitudinally extending shell component including an interior wall and an exterior wall, a first longitudinally extending edge, a second opposed longitudinally extending edge, an engagement tab located adjacent the first longitudinal edge, an engagement slot located adjacent the second longitudinally extending edge, the engagement slot having an enlarged portion and a narrow portion, the enlarged portion configured to receive an engagement tab from another longitudinally extending shell, the narrow portion configured to interfere with removal of the tab in a direction transverse to the slot. The longitudinally extending shells are combinable to form a conduit member which are themselves combinable to form a longitudinally extending array of conduit members. Swiveling elbow joints may be inserted between conduit members to provide changes in direction. Also provided are interengaging panels that cooperate to form containment barriers and which are configured to allow conduit members to pass into or out of the containment barriers. | 12-10-2015 |
Richard B. Plunkett, San Diego, CA US
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20140193270 | CERAMIC COMPOSITE MATRIX MATERIAL BONDED ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSES THEREOF - A method of making multipart assemblies by producing single parts from ceramic composite materials that are machined and bonded together to form the multipart assembly. The method is used to make turbine engine vanes. | 07-10-2014 |
Robert Plunkett, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090134906 | Resilient Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 05-28-2009 |
20090134907 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 05-28-2009 |
20100033207 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 02-11-2010 |
20100244889 | Resilient Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 09-30-2010 |
20100321058 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 12-23-2010 |
20110260750 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 10-27-2011 |
20120098565 | Resilient Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120146685 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 06-14-2012 |
20130127491 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130229204 | Resilient Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 09-05-2013 |
20140062526 | Fault Tolerant Integrated Circuit Architecture - The exemplary embodiments provide a resilient integrated circuit. An exemplary IC comprises a plurality of composite circuit elements, a state machine element (SME), and a plurality of communication elements. Each composite circuit element comprises an element interface and a selected circuit element which may vary by element type, and which may be configurable. The state machine element assigns various functions based on element type, such as assigning a first configuration to a first element type, assigning a second configuration to a second element type, and providing a first data link for the corresponding assignments. In response to detection of a fault or failure, the state machine element re-assigns the first configuration to another composite circuit element and creates a second data link for performance of the same function. The assignment, routing, fault detection, and re-assignment and data re-routing can occur in real time for a wide variety of programs and algorithms, providing for the IC to continue the same functioning despite defects which may arise during operation. | 03-06-2014 |
Robert T. Plunkett, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100293356 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING HARDWARE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS USING AN ADAPTIVE COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE - The present invention concerns a new category of integrated circuitry and a new methodology for adaptive or reconfigurable computing. The exemplary IC embodiment includes a plurality of heterogeneous computational elements coupled to an interconnection network. The plurality of heterogeneous computational elements include corresponding computational elements having fixed and differing architectures, such as fixed architectures for different functions such as memory, addition, multiplication, complex multiplication, subtraction, configuration, reconfiguration, control, input, output, and field programmability. In response to configuration information, the interconnection network is operative in real-time to configure and reconfigure the plurality of heterogeneous computational elements for a plurality of different functional modes, including linear algorithmic operations, non-linear algorithmic operations, finite state machine operations, memory operations, and bit-level manipulations. The various fixed architectures are selected to comparatively minimize power consumption and increase performance of the adaptive computing integrated circuit, particularly suitable for mobile, hand-held or other battery-powered computing applications. In an exemplary embodiment, some or all of the computational elements are alternately configured to implement two or more functions. | 11-18-2010 |
20140101410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING HARDWARE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS USING AN ADAPTIVE COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE - An adaptable integrated circuit is disclosed having a plurality of heterogeneous computational elements coupled to an interconnection network. The interconnection network changes interconnections between the plurality of heterogeneous computational elements in response to configuration information. A first group of computational elements is allocated to form a first version of a functional unit to perform a first function by changing interconnections in the interconnection network between the first group of heterogeneous computational elements. A second group of computational elements is allocated to form a second version of a functional unit to perform the first function by changing interconnections in the interconnection network between the second group of heterogeneous computational elements. One or more of the first or second group of heterogeneous computational elements are reallocated to perform a second function by changing the interconnections between the one or more of the first or second group of heterogeneous computational elements. | 04-10-2014 |
20150261723 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING HARDWARE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS USING AN ADAPTIVE COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE - An adaptable integrated circuit is disclosed having a plurality of heterogeneous computational elements coupled to an interconnection network. The interconnection network changes interconnections between the plurality of heterogeneous computational elements in response to configuration information. A first group of computational elements is allocated to form a first version of a functional unit to perform a first function by changing interconnections in the interconnection network between the first group of heterogeneous computational elements. A second group of computational elements is allocated to form a second version of a functional unit to perform the first function by changing interconnections in the interconnection network between the second group of heterogeneous computational elements. One or more of the first or second group of heterogeneous computational elements are reallocated to perform a second function by changing the interconnections between the one or more of the first or second group of heterogeneous computational elements. | 09-17-2015 |
Sean Plunkett, Westborough, MA US
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20140150787 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PUNCTURING A CAPSULE TO RELEASE A POWDERED MEDICAMENT THEREFROM - A device for puncturing a capsule to release a powdered medicament therefrom includes a chamber for receiving the capsule. The capsule includes opposing domes and a cylindrical wall portion defined by a capsule wall radius r. The device further includes a mechanism for puncturing at least one hole in at least one dome. A center of each hole is located within an annular puncture region situated at no less than 0.4 r, and a total surface area of all puncture holes is between about 0.5% and about 2.2% of a total surface area of the capsule. The annular puncture region may, for example, be situated between about 0.4 r and about 0.8 r, or between about 0.4 r and about 0.6 r. | 06-05-2014 |
Stephen J. Plunkett, Middletown, RI US
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20090000860 | Array Plate Apparatus Having Tunable Isolation Characteristics - An apparatus having an array plate and an isolation section joined to the perimetrical edge of the plate. The isolation section has a plurality of isolation layers and a plurality of intermediate layers alternately arranged wherein an intermediate layer is positioned between consecutive isolation layers. An innermost isolation layer is joined to the perimetrical edge of the array plate and an outermost isolation layer is adapted to be joined to a hull structure of an underwater vehicle. Each isolation layer is made from energy absorbing material and each intermediate layer is made from generally rigid material. The isolation section substantially reduces vehicle self-noise from traveling to the array plate. Interchangeable depth stop members having various geometries are used to adjust the stiffness of the isolation section so as to maximize the isolation characteristics of the isolation section at particular water depths at which the underwater vehicle operates. | 01-01-2009 |
20110073293 | Thermal Wick Cooling For Vibroacoustic Transducers - A soft thermally-conductive wick is provided to be connected between the metallic components on a transducer and onto a thermal sink. Beryllia ceramic is provided to improve heat flux within the transducer while maintaining electrical insulation. The wick provides adequate heat flux and such that the mass and stiffness of the wick do not adversely affect the vibroacoustic properties of the transducer in the frequency band of interest. The mass of the wick attachment is considered in the transducer design with the location and direction of the wick attachment designed so as to not introduce rocking modes or other adverse affects in the frequency band of interest. The wick may be strung, coiled, folded or configured in many ways between the transducer and the thermal sink to ensure that no acoustic or vibrational energy is transmitted down the length of the wick. | 03-31-2011 |
Susan E. Plunkett, Richmond, VA US
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20110100384 | THERMALLY INSULATIVE SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER COMPONENTS - A filter component includes a catalyst surrounded by a thermally insulative carbon fiber composite. The catalyst can catalyze the chemical reaction of selected gaseous constituents of a gas stream. During catalysis, the catalyst can reach high temperatures. The carbon fiber composite can contain heat generated during the catalysis within the filter component and thereby reduce heat transfer to the surroundings. The filter component can be used in smoking articles. Methods of making and using the filter-component and methods for treating mainstream tobacco smoke are also provided. | 05-05-2011 |
Susan E. Plunkett, Henrico, VA US
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20140238422 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element is formed of a carbon or graphite foam. | 08-28-2014 |
Thomas Plunkett, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110191406 | Commenting method and system - A commenting method and system publishes comments related to an online article. Comments are received from and published to internet connected electronic devices. Comments received from starred commenters are stored in a tier 1 database and published by default. Comments received from a commenter without a star are stored in a tier 2 database. Comments in the tier 2 database are only published if they are approved by a starred commenter. If a tier 1 comment is in reply to another comment, all antecedent comments to the reply are also published, even if the antecedents are in tier 2. Comments may originate from individual readers. Comments may also be received by parsing an external feed from a website to extract each comment and commenter. These comments are published with the individual-reader comments according to which tier and thread each comment belongs to. | 08-04-2011 |
Thomas P. Plunkett, Aurora, IL US
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20140042711 | METAL GASKET WITH COATING TOPOGRAPHY - A gasket is provided having a first metallic layer and a second metallic layer. Both layers have combustion openings where each opening is surrounded by an edge of the layer. The first layer defines several beads and lands unitary with one another. A coating is located within one of the beads of the first layer and below the associated lands. The second layer has several lands and a bead in a particular orientation with respect to the beads and lands of the first layer. | 02-13-2014 |
Timothy J. Plunkett, Roanoke, VA US
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20090308661 | Exhaust valve and bit assembly for down-hole percussive drills - A bit assembly is for a percussive drill that includes a casing with an interior chamber and includes a bit connectable with the casing and having a longitudinal bore and an axis through the bore. The bore has a retainer portion with one or more generally. conical inner surfaces extending circumferentially about and facing generally toward the axis. A generally cylindrical valve has a longitudinal passage with an inlet fluidly connectable with the casing chamber and an outlet fluidly connectable with the bit central bore and an axis through the passage. An engagement portion with at least one generally conical outer surface extends circumferentially about and faces generally away from the valve axis. The valve engagement portion is disposable within the bit bore retainer portion such that the valve conical outer surface is disposed within and against the bit conical inner surface to retain the valve coupled with the bit. | 12-17-2009 |
20100193208 | FLUID DISTRIBUTOR CYLINDER FOR PERCUSSIVE DRILLS - A fluid distributor cylinder is for a percussive drill assembly that includes a casing having an inner circumferential surface defining a central bore, a central axis extending through the bore, a bit movably coupled with the casing and a piston movably disposed within the casing bore. The distributor cylinder includes a generally tubular body disposeable within the casing bore and having first and second ends, a central axis extending generally between the first and second ends, an outer circumferential surface. At least a section of the outer surface is configured to engage with the inner surface of the casing so to form an interference fit between the body and the casing. The cylinder includes an exterior thread and/or a radially-extending shoulder configured to releasably engage with the casing inner surface so as to substantially prevent axial displacement of the distributor body with respect to the casing. | 08-05-2010 |
20100282509 | VARIABLE FREQUENCY CONTROL FOR DOWN HOLE DRILL - A variable frequency down hole drill, includes a drill bit, a reciprocating piston operable to deliver an impact load to the drill bit, and means for changing the frequency with which the piston delivers impact loading to the drill bit, also resulting in a change in overall power of the drill. The means for changing frequency and overall power may operate during continuous operation of the drill. The means for changing the frequency and overall power may include a valve for selectively changing the effective volume of a drive or return chamber, an actuator for changing the timing of placing the drive or return chamber in communication with exhaust, or a system for changing the frequency in response to sensing an predetermined operating parameter of the drill, such as pressure or piston position. | 11-11-2010 |
20110192009 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A DOWN HOLE DRILL - A method for assembling a down hole drill comprises the steps of providing a cylindrical casing and a fluid distributor cylinder. Prior to assembly, the casing inner diameter is smaller than the fluid distributor cylinder outer diameter. A preassembly thermal treatment step is executed, in which the casing is heated to increase the casing inner diameter, or the distributor cylinder is cooled to decrease the distributor outer diameter, or both the casing is heated and the distributor cylinder is cooled. The distributor cylinder is then inserted into the cylindrical casing, and threaded into threads inside the cylindrical casing. Thermal energy is transferred between the cylindrical casing and the distributor cylinder, causing the casing inner diameter and the fluid distributor cylinder outer diameter to return to their preassembly sizes. This results in an interference fit along the outer surface of the distributor cylinder and the inner surface of the cylindrical casing. | 08-11-2011 |
20110232922 | FOOT VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOWN HOLE DRILL - A retaining assembly for a cylindrical member and support sleeve in the bore of a component of a DTH. The cylindrical member and support sleeve may, for example, be a foot valve assembly for insertion into a counter bore in a bit. The cylindrical member has a cylindrical member rigidity and at least a portion of the support sleeve has a rigidity greater than the cylindrical member rigidity. A gap is provided between the sleeve and the component bore of the DTH. The cylindrical member deforms in the gap, resulting in the cylindrical member being fixedly sandwiched between the support sleeve and the component bore. | 09-29-2011 |
Timothy T. Plunkett, Port Orange, FL US
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20090319150 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING A TURBINE CLEARANCE - Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling a turbine clearance in an aircraft engine are provided. A method includes activating a turbine clearance control based on a flight phase of an aircraft using the aircraft engine, and adjusting the turbine clearance based on a preselected turbine clearance value. | 12-24-2009 |
Tom Plunkett, Aurora, IL US
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20110095488 | Multi-layered gasket - A gasket is described having a middle layer, two metal layers and an uppermost and a lowermost layer. The middle layer may have an upper surface and a lower surface defining a first planar portion, a wave portion and a second planar portion. The metal layers sandwich the middle layer and are substantially planar. An uppermost active layer is located above the first intermediate layer. The uppermost active layer comprises a first planar portion, a first bead portion, and a second planar portion. The lowermost active layer is located below the second intermediate layer. The lowermost active layer also comprises a first planar portion, a first bead portion, and a second planar portion. | 04-28-2011 |
20130093181 | Stacked Washer Slip Joint Seal - Slip joint having a stacked washer seal, a male part and a female part. The female part has a small and a large inner diameter. The male part has substantially constant inner and outer diameters and a ring on the outer diameter. A gap is located between the male and female part. At least two washers and a flat shim are located in the gap. Each washer and flat shim has a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. The first side of a first washer abuts an end of the male part. A second side of the washer contacts a first side of a flat shim. The second side of the shim contacts the first side of a second washer. The second side of the second washer contacts a first side of a second flat shim or an end of the female part. | 04-18-2013 |
Tony Robert Plunkett, Olathe, KS US
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20130108190 | TRASH BAG SUPPORTING DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
Woodrow Plunkett, Highland Heights, KY US
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20110136464 | ANONYMOUS HAZARDOUS CONDITION ALERT SYSTEM - An anonymous hazardous condition alert system and process enable individuals to alert property owners of potentially hazardous conditions associated with their property, and in a manner that, if desired, maintains the relative anonymity of both the alerting user and the property owner. An alerting user, upon viewing a hazardous condition, locates a telephone number on a sign disposed proximate to the property in question and calls the telephone number to be connected to a hazardous condition alert system. The system prompts the alerting user to input an identifier that is additionally displayed on the sign and that is associated with the property, and the alerting user is permitted to leave a voice message describing the hazardous condition. Thereafter, the system automatically places a call to a telephone number stored for the property owner and plays the voice message back to the property owner to alert him or her of the hazardous condition. | 06-09-2011 |