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Adam Tow, Mountain View, CA US
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20090187916 | TASK SWITCHING WITH STATE PRESERVATION FOR PROGRAMS RUNNING ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method and system providing switching between a plurality of installed programs in a computer system. Embodiments include a jump function comprising the steps: (1) determining a jump program that is to be the next program to be run, possibly from a plurality of possible choices; (2) creating input data far the jump program based on data in the current program; (3) storing the program state of the currently running program into a context packet and saving the context packet to memory; (4) releasing temporary memory that is used by the program, so as to allow other programs to use the memory; (5) calling the jump program with the created input data as input and terminating the currently running program. | 07-23-2009 |
20120198472 | TASK SWITCHING WITH STATE PRESERVATION FOR PROGRAMS RUNNING ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method and system providing switching between a plurality of installed programs in a computer system. Embodiments include a jump function comprising the steps: (1) determining a jump program that is to be the next program to be run, possibly from a plurality of possible choices; (2) creating input data for the jump program based on data in the current program; (3) storing the program state of the currently running program into a context packet and saving the context packet to memory; (4) releasing temporary memory that is used by the program, so as to allow other programs to use the memory; (5) calling the jump program with the created input data as input and terminating the currently running program. | 08-02-2012 |
Adam Perry Tow, Boca Raton, FL US
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20130205920 | AUTOMATED VISUAL PIPETTING - A system and method is described for Automated Visual Pipetting on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer or other computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, for improved speed, accuracy and reliability in pipetting procedures. A camera is mounted on a pipette or another type of tool that may be a deposition or non-deposition tool (e.g., milling). A camera feed and recognition software can enable users to replace existing micro-pipetting techniques with a computerized process that may be controlled with a few simple mouse clicks, while the user can directly visualize a live experimental setup. The embodiment also allows for integration with common molecular biology procedure “kits,” and enables the process to be automated and visualized without requiring constant interaction by the user. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209600 | MULTI-AXIS, MULTI-PURPOSE ROBOTICS AUTOMATION AND QUALITY ADAPTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A system and method for using multi-axis deposition tool heads on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer, for novel automation and additive manufacturing techniques which offer increased output product quality and fabrication speed by introducing a novel cartridge and deposition systems and techniques The system allows a plurality of materials, some reacted or mixed by the device, to be extruded through a deposition head, which may adaptively (and automatically) change shape and lumen size to accommodate different path widths and shapes. The cartridge system may employ pellets which may be comprised of a plurality of materials and/or colors. | 08-15-2013 |
Adam Perry Tow, Osprey, FL US
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20110006228 | Sterra-Sponge - A cleaning and sterilizing device to clean and sterilize a work surface may include a top member and a bottom member to cooperate with the top member to provide a container for a sterilizing light device to provide sterilizing light for the work surface. The top member may include includes a first enclosure and the bottom member includes a second enclosure to cooperate with the first enclosure to substantially cover a light bulb to generate a sterilizing light for the work surface and a cleaning apparatus may be detachably connected to the bottom member to simultaneously clean the work surface as the sterilizing light is sterilizing the work surface. The sterilizing light may be an ultraviolet light, and the cleaning apparatus may include a sponge detachably connected to the bottom member. The sponge may be connected to the bottom member with a Velcro hooks and loops, and the sponge may be connected to the bottom surface of the bottom member. The bottom member may include a dividing wall to separate the sponge from the sterilizing light. | 01-13-2011 |
Agnes C. Tow, Middletown, NJ US
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20090005074 | Method and Apparatus for Activating a Base Station - The invention includes a method and apparatus for activating a base station. A method includes transitioning the base station to a first state in which at least one base station activation activity is performed and RF transmissions are disabled, and transitioning the base station from the first state to a second state in which RF transmissions are enabled. The at least one base station activation activity may include at least one of warming at least one power amplifier, setting at least one base station configuration parameter, establishing GPS synchronization, and other base station activation activities. The base station may transition from the first state to the second state in response to a trigger. | 01-01-2009 |
Bruce Tow, San Francisco, CA US
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20100083085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF COMMON DECENTRALIZED APPLICATIONS DATA AND LOGIC - Enables a computer-assisted management of enterprise-network files of interest, and trouble-free migration of enterprise-wide business data and processes currently built and maintained in two popular tools, spreadsheets (commonly MICROSOFT® EXCEL®) and desktop/departmental databases (commonly MICROSOFT® ACCESS®). Includes: | 04-01-2010 |
20130183943 | REMOTE VIEWING APPARATUS FOR SMARTPHONE - Enables a synergy between a consumer's Smartphone such as an IPHONE® and an inexpensive, energy-efficient electronic-reader type device, to provide the consumer the features of a more-expensive and higher-energy-use device by relegating capabilities requiring keyboard use e.g., physical or electronic, touch-screen, wireless-connection, telephony-connection e.g., 3G/4G, microphone, speaker, and more to the Smartphone while supporting where desired full-power standalone document-display features to the electronic reader. Apparatus includes an electronic-reader device with an electronic-ink screen and a small number of buttons to perform standalone features such as “display next page”; a low power transceiver, memory, processing hardware, and associated software and battery. The electronic-reader device is especially designed to prevent inappropriate distribution of copyright-protected material. | 07-18-2013 |
Daniel Tow, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130183943 | REMOTE VIEWING APPARATUS FOR SMARTPHONE - Enables a synergy between a consumer's Smartphone such as an IPHONE® and an inexpensive, energy-efficient electronic-reader type device, to provide the consumer the features of a more-expensive and higher-energy-use device by relegating capabilities requiring keyboard use e.g., physical or electronic, touch-screen, wireless-connection, telephony-connection e.g., 3G/4G, microphone, speaker, and more to the Smartphone while supporting where desired full-power standalone document-display features to the electronic reader. Apparatus includes an electronic-reader device with an electronic-ink screen and a small number of buttons to perform standalone features such as “display next page”; a low power transceiver, memory, processing hardware, and associated software and battery. The electronic-reader device is especially designed to prevent inappropriate distribution of copyright-protected material. | 07-18-2013 |
Don Mei Tow, Middletown, NJ US
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20100301620 | Multi-Function Chopsticks - The functions of the knife and fork are added to chopsticks to create the Multi-Function Chopsticks. Optionally, the chopsticks may also include a straw function to create the Enhanced Multi-Function Chopsticks. | 12-02-2010 |
Emily Tow, Somerville, MA US
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20150183228 | PRINT HEAD INK FLOW PATH WITH BUBBLE REMOVAL GROOVES - A print head includes an inlet port that receives a flow of a phase-change ink and an outlet port that delivers the flow to a jet. The print head includes a flow path along a flow direction from the inlet port to the outlet port. The flow path has top and bottom planar surfaces, and further includes two or more elongated grooves in at least one of the top and bottom planar surfaces. The two or more elongated grooves are at an angle to the flow direction and have a threshold capillary dimension such that bubbles in the phase-change ink are directed along the elongated grooves. | 07-02-2015 |
Jia Tow, Singapore SG
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20150037593 | LAMINATED PRODUCT, AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR FORMING A LAMINATED PRODUCT - There is a method for forming a laminated product having a first substrate and a second substrate. The method may comprise applying a liquid adhesive on a surface of the first substrate for bonding the first substrate to the second substrate. The liquid adhesive located on a circumferential periphery of the first substrate for limiting movement of the liquid adhesive within the circumferential adhesive wall structure. Pressure may be applied on a bond area between the first substrate and the second substrate in a vacuum environment to incrementally increase the bond area between the first substrate and the second substrate to incrementally bond the first substrate to the second substrate. The liquid adhesive may be cured to bond the first and second substrates. | 02-05-2015 |
John Tow, Liberty, SC US
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20110180277 | LODGMENT PREVENTION ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIRE SPRINKLERS - A fire protection sprinkler is provided. The sprinkler includes a body having an output orifice and a flange; a seal cap to seal a flow of fluid from the output orifice; and a thermally-responsive element positioned to releasably retain the seal cap and constructed to separate into a plurality of portions upon exposure to a predetermined temperature. The sprinkler also includes at least one deflector support member, a deflector connected to the deflector support member, and at least one arm extending from each of the deflector support members. Each of the arms has a free end positioned in spaced relation to the thermally-responsive element to contact the portions of the thermally-responsive element upon separation thereof. In another embodiment, the sprinkler includes at least one arm extending from the flange, and the arms may be formed as a bracket. | 07-28-2011 |
20120090700 | PIPING SUPPORT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR USE - A fluid distribution system is provided including a fluid supply, at least one conduit in fluid communication with the fluid supply, and at least one mountable fitting fluidly coupled to the conduit. The mountable fitting includes a body and a mounting base. The body defines a cavity having a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the cavity and the conduit, at least one port of the plurality of ports having a connection portion configured to fluidly couple to at least the fluid conduit. The mounting base extends a fixed distance from the body configured to be mounted to a structure to space the body a fixed distance from the structure. | 04-19-2012 |
20130319697 | LOW-LEAD RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLERS - a fire-prevention sprinkler that can be used with a dual-use or multipurpose supply may have a sprinkler body, an inlet to admit water into the sprinkler body and an outlet by which the water can exit the sprinkler body upon actuation of the sprinkler, as well as a deflector to direct the water in a desired pattern as the water exits the sprinkler outlet, and an actuation device, that opens at least the sprinkler outlet upon detection of a fire condition. The entire inner surface of the water passage is made of a material such as will protect the water in the sprinkler from absorbing potentially harmful substances, including as one example lead. The entire sprinkler body may be made of that same substance, as well, and the seal(s) may be made of the same material, or of another having the mentioned property. Such materials are preferably metals, but may be plastic or vitreous. | 12-05-2013 |
20150075824 | SPRINKLER FITTING BRACKET - In one example embodiment, a bracket for a sprinkler fitting is provided having a first flange, a second flange connected to the first flange, and a mounting flange connected to at least one of the first and second flanges. The mounting flange may for example be substantially orthogonal to the first and second flanges. One of the first and second flanges has a preferably circular hole formed therethrough, and the other has a polygonal opening formed therethrough and aligned with the circular hole. An adapter having a polygonal end is inserted in the bracket such that the polygonal end aligns with the polygonal opening so as to limit rotation of the adapter with respect to the bracket, the adapter disposing a sprinkler coupled thereto with respect to a finished ceiling surface of a structure. | 03-19-2015 |
John P. Tow, Easley, SC US
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20090078432 | PENDENT RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLERS - A pendent residential fire prevention sprinkler has a frame structure extending from the sprinkler body, and a system for blocking an outlet to prevent fluid from passing through the outlet until occurrence of a predetermined condition and for unblocking the outlet in response to occurrence of the condition. A deflector is supported by the frame structure at a predetermined distance from the outlet, at a position to be impinged upon by the fluid leaving the outlet. The deflector has a central portion and a peripheral portion, and slots formed in the periphery, defining tines therebetween. The slots include a first plurality of slots, each of which extends inward from the deflector periphery with a uniform width, a second plurality of slots, each of which has a first portion and a second portion between the deflector periphery and the slot's closed end, where the first portion has a width that varies at different points, while the second portion has a uniform width. | 03-26-2009 |
Patrick J. Tow, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20130298854 | ENGINE INCLUDING OIL PRESSURE PASSAGE WITH AIR BLEED - An engine assembly includes an engine structure, an air bleed valve and a hydraulically actuated engine component. The engine structure defines a first oil supply passage. The air bleed valve is in communication with the first oil supply passage and purges air from pressurized oil within the first oil supply passage. The hydraulically actuated engine component is in communication with the oil supply passage. | 11-14-2013 |
Robert F. Tow, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120144073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING DIGITAL CONTENT - A method for transferring digital content, involving defining a first region of space associated with a first device and a second region of space associated with a second device, wherein the first device includes digital content to be transferred to the second device, performing a first action within the first region, obtaining the digital content to be transferred from the first device in response to performing the first action to obtain captured digital content, performing a second action within the second region, and transferring the captured digital content to the second device in response to performing the second action. | 06-07-2012 |
Tang Hang Tow, Selangor MY
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20100025563 | FORMWORK SYSTEM - A formwork system is provided for constructing a structural concrete floor, said formwork systems constitutes a main frame ( | 02-04-2010 |
Timothy N. Tow, Huntsville, AL US
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20090271777 | METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING UPDATE MODULES FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE OVER A NETWORK - A method for distributing update modules for computer software has been developed. The method includes requesting and receiving a list of updated software modules stored on a network server. The user then determines if each updated module is presently installed on the user's system. If the updated module is not installed, the user requests a runtime artifact from the server for the module which is then installed on the user's system. | 10-29-2009 |