Berg, WI
Alexander Berg, Madison, WI US
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20100303342 | FINDING ICONIC IMAGES - Iconic images for a given object or object category may be identified in a set of candidate images by using a learned probabilistic composition model to divide each candidate image into a most probable rectangular object region and a background region, ranking the candidate images according to the maximal composition score of each image, removing non-discriminative images from the candidate images, clustering highest-ranked candidate images to form clusters, wherein each cluster includes images having similar object regions according to a feature match score, selecting a representative image from each cluster as an iconic image of the object category, and causing display of the iconic image. The composition model may be a Naïve Bayes model that computes composition scores based on appearance cues such as hue, saturation, focus, and texture. Iconic images depict an object or category as a relatively large object centered on a clean or uncluttered contrasting background. | 12-02-2010 |
Brooke Ashley Berg, Neenah, WI US
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20140018760 | CONTAINMENT PANT WITH POSITIONING KEY - A containment pant includes a chassis having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region joined between the front waist region and the back waist region. The containment pant includes a sling positioned within the chassis and being joined to the front waist region and the back waist region. The sling includes a fluid-impervious base sheet and a containment flap joined with the base sheet to define a fluid-impervious pouch. The fluid-impervious pouch defines a first end containment flap having a first positioning key. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018761 | ABSORBENT INSERT WITH POSITIONING NOTCH - A discrete absorbent insert includes a first sheet, a second sheet in facing relation with the first sheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the first sheet and the second sheet. The absorbent core defines a core perimeter which includes a first absorbent core positioning notch. The first sheet and the second sheet extend beyond the core perimeter and are joined together to form a perimeter seal. The perimeter seal defines an absorbent insert perimeter which includes a first absorbent insert positioning notch. The first absorbent core positioning notch has a depth of 30 to 60 mm, the first absorbent insert positioning notch has a depth of 30 to 60 mm, and the first absorbent insert positioning notch is aligned with the first absorbent core positioning notch. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018763 | Containment Pant - A permanently closed containment pant includes an elastically extensible chassis and a sling positioned within the chassis. The sling is joined to the front waist region and the back waist region. The sling includes a fluid-impervious base sheet and a first containment flap, and a second containment flap each joined with the base sheet to create a fluid-impervious pouch. The first end of the first containment flap is joined to the first end of the second containment flap and the second end of the first containment flap is joined to the second end of the second containment flap. The sling also includes a first transition and a second transition that are elastically extensible in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction. In some embodiments, the containment pant has a tension in the longitudinal direction from about 1000 grams force to about 2400 grams force at an elongation of about 150%. | 01-16-2014 |
Christopher Berg, Milwaukee, WI US
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20090010730 | ROUTER - A router includes a base and a motor housing supported by the base and movable relative to the base. One of the base and the motor housing defines a depth adjustment column having an open end. The router also includes a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element, a depth adjustment mechanism at least partially positioned in the depth adjustment column and being operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end. | 01-08-2009 |
20090173410 | ROUTER - A router includes a base for supporting the router on a work piece surface, a motor housing coupled to the base for movement along a first axis relative to the base, a motor supported by the housing and operable to drive a tool element, and a cantilevered shaft rotatable about a second axis and oriented substantially parallel with the first axis and offset from the first axis. The shaft includes a first end supported by the motor housing, a second end, and a threaded portion between the first and second ends on the outer periphery of the shaft. The threaded portion is engaged with the base. Rotation of the shaft about the second axis causes movement of the housing relative to the base along the first axis. | 07-09-2009 |
20100126627 | ROUTER - A router includes a base, a motor housing supported by the base for movement along a first axis, and an adjustment mechanism having a shaft, with a thread portion, connected to the motor housing for rotation about a second axis. The adjustment mechanism also includes a unitarily formed lock mechanism supported by the base. The lock mechanism includes a thread-engaging member that, when engaged with the thread portion, causes small changes to the position of the housing relative to the base in response to rotation of the shaft. The lock mechanism is movable between an engaged position, in which the thread-engaging member engages the thread portion, and a disengaged position, in which the thread-engaging member disengages the thread portion and the housing is freely movable relative to the base to provide course adjustment of the position of the housing relative to the base. | 05-27-2010 |
Daniel Berg, Elm Grove, WI US
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20110152459 | Release Liner - The present invention is a release liner including a film formed of a thermoplastic polymer and a non-migratory silicone additive. The additive is formed with a siloxane polymer that can be added directly to the thermoplastic polymer prior to compounding the thermoplastic polymer into an extrudable release liner film. The additive provides the desired release properties to the film, and due to bonds formed between the siloxane polymer and a binding component added to the siloxane polymer during formation of the additive, as well as the high molecular weight of the siloxane polymer, is non-migratory. | 06-23-2011 |
20110166274 | Molding Composition with Reduced Coefficient of Friction and Improved Release Properties - This invention relates to a composition and method of modifying the surface of a polymeric to produce a film or article with a reduced coefficient of friction (COF) and improved release properties. The reduced coefficient of friction improves both the slip and anti-blocking properties of the material as well aiding in processing of the polymeric material. Additionally, the invention improves demolding and release of the polymeric material from other polymeric surfaces or adhesives as well as metal molding surfaces. | 07-07-2011 |
20140210143 | Molding Composition With Reduced Coefficient Of Friction And Improved Release Properties - This invention relates to a composition and method of modifying the surface of a polymeric to produce a film or article with a reduced coefficient of friction (COF) and improved release properties. The reduced coefficient of friction improves both the slip and anti-blocking properties of the material as well aiding in processing of the polymeric material. Additionally, the invention improves demolding and release of the polymeric c material from other polymeric surfaces or adhesives as well as metal molding surfaces. | 07-31-2014 |
Daniel P. Berg, Madison, WI US
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20110318467 | Hydroxypropyl Substituted Starches As Source of Soluble Fiber - The present invention relates to a food product with high levels of ethanol soluble fiber and total dietary fiber and methods of making the same. In particular, the food product contains at least one food ingredient and a modified high hydroxypropyl substituted starch. The modified starch is suitable as a non-animal derived gelatin replacement in foods traditionally prepared with gelatin and may also be used in extruded food products. | 12-29-2011 |
Eric J. Berg, Appleton, WI US
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20100264202 | RIGID-BUCKLING-RESISTANT-FLUTED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER WITH ARCUATE OUTER REGION - The present invention relates to rigid-buckling-resistant-fluted containers with an arcuate outer rim. The container such as a pressformed paperboard plate of overall diameter “D” including a generally planar bottom region, an upwardly extending fluted region surrounding the generally planar bottom region, and an outwardly and downwardly extending peripheral region having an arcuate radial profile. The containers being produced of a lightweight board but exhibiting high strength and rigidity relative to the low weight board. | 10-21-2010 |
20110076127 | PRESSWARE STACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A pressware stacking assembly and method for using the same are provided. The stacking assembly may include a stacking surface for supporting a plurality of pressware products and at least one shaped wheel at least partially disposed through the stacking surface. The shaped wheel may include a body having at least three sides disposed about a perimeter thereof and at least one transition section disposed between adjoining sides, wherein each transition section is adapted to lift at least a portion of the pressware products off the stacking surface. | 03-31-2011 |
20110150620 | PRESSWARE STOP RAMP AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Pressware stacking systems and methods for using same. The system can include a conveyor for moving pressware in a first direction; a stop ramp at least partially disposed on the conveyor; and a lifter in communication with the stop ramp. The lifter is adapted to move at least a portion of the stop ramp to an inclined position above the conveyor. | 06-23-2011 |
20120180546 | Blank Containment Device and Methods - Embodiments of the invention provide improvements to dies used in the formation of pressware from blanks In some embodiments, the die includes at least one stop that helps contain the blank as it is fed to the die and that allows for improved adjustability of the stop with respect to the die. In some embodiments, the die includes a defined recess that contains and centers the blank on the die as the blank is fed to the die. | 07-19-2012 |
Mark Berg, Mequon, WI US
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20130110243 | MICROSTRUCTURED IMPLANT SURFACES | 05-02-2013 |
Mark E. Berg, Mequon, WI US
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20150018958 | FRICTION-FIT SPINAL ENDPLATE AND ENDPLATE-PRESERVING METHOD - An interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions. At least a portion of the top surface, the bottom surface, or both surfaces has a roughened surface topography including both micro features and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures, adapted to grip bone through friction generated when the implant is placed between two vertebrae and to inhibit migration of the implant. The roughened surface topography typically further includes macro features and the macro features, micro features, and nano features overlap. Also disclosed are methods of using such implants and processes of fabricating a roughened surface topography on a surface of an implant. The process includes separate and sequential macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 01-15-2015 |
Richard L. Berg, Marshfield, WI US
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20090087856 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY - The present invention provides a method for use in treating a patient with an anticoagulant to optimize drug therapy and/or to prevent an adverse drug response. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for use in treating a patient with Coumadin® or a substance containing warfarin. Methods of the present invention utilize variables that include the patient's CYP4F2 genotype. | 04-02-2009 |
20110189675 | Method For Administering Anticoagulation Therapy - The present invention provides a method for use in treating a patient with an anticoagulant to optimize drug therapy and/or to prevent an adverse drug response. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for use in treating a patient with Coumadin® or a substance containing warfarin. Methods of the present invention utilize variables that include the patient's CYP4F2 genotype. | 08-04-2011 |
Steven L. Berg, Greenfield, WI US
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20120030953 | POWER TOOL - A power tool includes a handle including a support portion movably supportable on a housing portion and extending substantially about the circumference of the housing portion. The support portion may include a second end movable relative to a first end such that the support portion selectively applies a force to the housing portion. The tool may include a bevel angle detent mechanism in which one of the detent member and the recess is angularly adjustable relative to the associated one of the detent support and the recess support to adjust the predetermined bevel angle position. A bevel angle detent mechanism may include an engagement operating assembly operable between a detent engagement-enabled condition, in which the detent member is engageable in the recess, and a detent engagement-prevention condition, in which the detent member is prevented from engaging the recess. The tool may include a spindle lock assembly. | 02-09-2012 |
Steven T. Berg, Osceola, WI US
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20130033650 | DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROJECTION ONTO MULTIPLE SURFACES - A system for projecting changeable electronic content, such as video or digital still images, onto multiple surfaces. The system includes a projector, one or more reflectors, and at least two display surfaces. The projector via a reflector projects content onto one of the display surfaces and either directly or via another reflector projects content onto the other display surface. The display surfaces can be multiple curved surfaces, multiple planar surfaces in different viewing planes, or a curved surface and a planar surface. For the curved surfaces, the projector receives converted content and projects the converted content such that the curved surface displays the converted content undistorted to a viewer. The system can also provide for display of branded content on a product container having a shape corresponding with the brand. | 02-07-2013 |
Tamara L. Berg, Madison, WI US
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20100303342 | FINDING ICONIC IMAGES - Iconic images for a given object or object category may be identified in a set of candidate images by using a learned probabilistic composition model to divide each candidate image into a most probable rectangular object region and a background region, ranking the candidate images according to the maximal composition score of each image, removing non-discriminative images from the candidate images, clustering highest-ranked candidate images to form clusters, wherein each cluster includes images having similar object regions according to a feature match score, selecting a representative image from each cluster as an iconic image of the object category, and causing display of the iconic image. The composition model may be a Naïve Bayes model that computes composition scores based on appearance cues such as hue, saturation, focus, and texture. Iconic images depict an object or category as a relatively large object centered on a clean or uncluttered contrasting background. | 12-02-2010 |
Thomas F. Berg, Sheboygan, WI US
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20090239912 | CONCENTRATED, NON-FOAMING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - A concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) solution comprising a QAC with a concentration from greater than about 10% by weight and at least one solubility enhancing agent, such as an alcohol, is disclosed. A diluted QAC solution is used to contact food products to prevent microbial growth on the food products from a broad spectrum of foodborne microbial contamination. A method of contacting the food products with the dilute QAC for an application time of at least 0.1 second is disclosed. The foods that can be treated by this method are meat and meat products, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, pet foods and snacks, and any other food that can be treated and still retain its appearance and texture. One of the treatment methods is spraying and misting the QAC solutions on the food products for an application time of at least 0.1 second to prevent broad spectrum foodborne microbial contamination. | 09-24-2009 |
20120071521 | CONCENTRATED, NON-FOAMING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - A concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) solution comprising a QAC with a concentration greater than about 10% by weight and at least one solubility enhancing agent, such as an alcohol, is disclosed. A diluted QAC solution is useful on food products to prevent microbial growth on the food from a broad spectrum of foodborne microbial contamination. Also disclosed is a method of contacting food products with the dilute QAC for an application time of at least 0.1 second. Foods that can be treated by this method are meat and meat products, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, pet foods and snacks, and any other food that can be 10 treated and still retain its appearance and texture. One of the treatment methods is spraying and misting the QAC solutions on the food products for an application time of at least 0.1 second to prevent broad spectrum foodborne microbial contamination. | 03-22-2012 |
Timothy R. Berg, Middleton, WI US
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20100308059 | HANDLE DEVICE FOR PLATE - Described herein is a handle device for holding a plate and a drinking vessel in one hand. A preferred version includes a plate, a hinge connected to the plate, and a handle connected to the hinge. The plate has an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface is dimensioned and configured to hold food. The handle is movable between a folded position with at least a portion of the handle substantially flush with the lower surface of the plate and an extended position with the portion substantially perpendicular to the lower surface of the plate. Some versions of the invention additionally or alternatively include a support between the hinge and the plate. | 12-09-2010 |