Massey, US
Alexandria Massey, Teaneck, NJ US
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20140137313 | Pedicure Sock and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to a sock for use after a pedicure. Various portions of the sock have been treated with a compound of the invention that protects the toenail polish and/or skin of the pedicure recipient. | 05-22-2014 |
Amy Tabb Massey, Louisville, KY US
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20110117215 | Microsatellite Markers of Schizophrenia - The invention includes method of determining if a subject is at risk for developing schizophrenia (SZ), schizotypal personality disorder (SPD), or schizoaffective disorder (SD). | 05-19-2011 |
20110143341 | Microsatellite Markers of Schizophrenia - The invention includes methods of determining if a subject is at risk for developing schizophrenia (SZ). | 06-16-2011 |
Barry Massey, Evergreen, CO US
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20100228916 | Apparatus & Method for Virtualizing Data Storage Media, Such as for Use in a Data Storage Library Providing Resource Virtualization - A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses. | 09-09-2010 |
Barry G. Massey, Seneca, SC US
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20100066038 | Locking Chuck Jaws - A jaw for use in a drill chuck having a longitudinal center axis, comprising a chuck body which includes a jaw face formed on an inner surface of the chuck body and a plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the chuck body, the jaw face being substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis. A ridge depends inwardly from the jaw face toward the longitudinal center axis. The ridge includes a tool engaging surface that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis and has a width of between 0.020 to 0.060 inches. | 03-18-2010 |
20130154204 | LOCKING CHUCK JAWS - A jaw for use in a drill chuck having a longitudinal center axis, comprising a chuck body which includes a jaw face formed on an inner surface of the chuck body and a plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the chuck body, the jaw face being substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis. A ridge depends inwardly from the jaw face toward the longitudinal center axis. The ridge includes a tool engaging surface that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis and has a width of between 0.020 to 0.060 inches. | 06-20-2013 |
Blake Allan Massey, Jasper, AL US
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20100330897 | Fresh air intake system for overburden drills - A fresh air intake system for overburden drills with an air intake assembly mounted along the drill mast to access air at the greatest practical height above ground, an air filter assembly, and a pressure blower/circulating fan assembly to supply the cleanest air practicable into the operator's cab under positive pressure. The height of the drill mast is utilized to access cleaner air at greater heights, with the air inlet located strategically toward the top of the mast. The intake assembly includes a rain cap, an intake tube mounted along the drill mast, and a flexible section at the drill mast pivot point to accommodate raising and lowering of the mast without interference or obstruction. The air filter assembly is mounted in series with the pressure blower/circulating fan assembly, which operates with negative inlet pressure and supplies filtered air under positive pressure into the enclosed cab. | 12-30-2010 |
Brian Massey, Marlborough, MA US
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20110176208 | Multilayered Fluorescent Screens for Scanning Beam Display Systems - Fluorescent screens and display systems and devices based on such screens using at least one excitation optical beam to excite one or more fluorescent materials on a screen which emit light to form images. The fluorescent materials may include phosphor materials and non-phosphor materials such as quantum dots. | 07-21-2011 |
20110181948 | Multilayered Fluorescent Screens for Scanning Beam Display Systems - Fluorescent screens and display systems and devices based on such screens using at least one excitation optical beam to excite one or more fluorescent materials on a screen which emit light to form images. The fluorescent materials may include phosphor materials and non-phosphor materials such as quantum dots. | 07-28-2011 |
Cathy Massey, Bethesda, MD US
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20120134345 | Systems and Methods of Supporting Emergency Communications - Systems and methods for supporting E911 for VoIP mobile communications are provided. A mobile station formats a call setup message by including particular information in a header portion of the call setup message that is used by the wireless network to select an appropriate PSAP and route the call to the appropriate PSAP. | 05-31-2012 |
Charles Massey, Roswell, GA US
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20100161548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPACITY PLANNING IN AN INFORMATION NETWORK - A systems and method for extracting utilization data from a plurality of system monitoring products, storing the extracted utilization data in a data warehouse, correlating the extracted utilization data extracted from the plurality of system monitoring products, retrieving utilization data for a group of systems from the data warehouse and displaying the retrieved utilization data on a display. | 06-24-2010 |
Charles Jacob Massey, Roswell, GA US
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20130117279 | Systems and Methods for Dynamic Conversation Management - Certain embodiments herein relate to generating profiles associated with users and comparing the profiles to determine which contributions, such as conversations, in which the users should participate. User profiles may be based on a user's historical activities, such as browsing certain web pages or generating ideas that may be shared by others, as well as a user's personality profile. Each profile may be scored based at least in part on the user's historical activities and personality profile, as examples, to identify other users who should be invited to participate in conversations with the user. | 05-09-2013 |
Charles O. Massey, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20110314747 | Inflatable protective structures - Inflatable protective structures for sleeping, privacy and or containment are disclosed. A certain defined area that will consist of an inflatable sitting or sleeping area as well as a non inflatable area for such use as storage or changing. Said area to be enclosed by inflatable walls at two ends that are higher than the sleeping area high enough for a person to sit. Inflatable walls at each end act as support for a roof. Roof consisting of a light cloth like material which would enclose top, front and back and sides and bottom. Front and back of structure may include windows and a door for easy access. Alternatively cloth material could be partially removed with roof or walls only remaining. These Additional uses could be as a child or pet play pen and sleeping area. Unit could also be used without tent like covering. | 12-29-2011 |
Craig Massey, Lake Hiawatha, NJ US
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20080299249 | CENTER-FILL GUM COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING TRIACETIN - The present invention relates to compositions for a center-filled chewing gum product. The individual gum pieces include a center-fill composition surrounded by a gum region and optionally further surrounded by a coating. The chewing gum compositions include triacetin in the gum region and/or lecithin in the center-fill region, which reduces the amount of shrinkage and/or leakage of the product. | 12-04-2008 |
20140205715 | MULTI-REGION CHEWING GUM COMPOSITION INCLUDING ISOMALT GUM REGION - The present invention relates to chewing or bubble gum compositions that include a first region composition and a second, or gum, region adjacent to or surrounding the first region. The first region composition may be a center-fill composition, such as a liquid-fill composition. The second region includes a polyol composition including isomalt alone or in combination with other polyols. The addition of isomalt to the second region provides stability to the chewing gum composition and reduces the problem of leaking and migration of the first region composition into the second region. The multi-region chewing gum composition also may include a coating region which surrounds or covers the second region. | 07-24-2014 |
Curtis Massey, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20130060729 | DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A user interface for providing emergency and other information to an end user, where the information is stored locally on a portable device. The present invention provides real-time access to disaster and/or critical event pre-planning as well as real-time information correlation related to the management and control of disasters and other emergencies in addition to disaster pre-planning utilizing portable tablet devices. The present invention is an application that resides on a user's portable electronic device such as a tablet, and may be served by push and/or demand from a server or cloud data service. The application includes information related to pre-disaster planning as well as disaster response during an actual emergency or disaster event. The application structure is designed to provide emergency, disaster, and building planning information for both commercial and/or building interests, government and municipalities, and for individuals and families. | 03-07-2013 |
Dan Massey, Redmond, WA US
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20110113359 | Model versioning using web feeds - Versions of a model in UML or another modeling language can be published on web feeds, such as RSS or Atom web feeds. A model feed includes a sequence of incremental differences to a base version of a model; the base version can be an empty model or a snapshot of another model feed, for example. Stream charts show the relationship between model feeds. A selected sequence of incremental differences can be applied, in forward or reverse, to animate changes in a model. A developer working on a different computer than another developer can create new model versions which use some elements from a published feed and other elements introduced by the local developer. New model versions and semantic information about the sequence taken to reach them can be shared through web feeds. | 05-12-2011 |
Daniel Massey, Redmond, WA US
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20100293519 | Architectural Data Metrics Overlay - A system and method for facilitating analysis of a software project. Intrinsic measures, activity-based measures, or dynamic measures associated with the project are received, including measures associated with physical program units and logical program units of the project. Mappings between physical program units and logical program units are generated. An architectural diagram including logical program units is received, and may include additional mappings of the logical program units. The mappings are used to roll up measures from physical project units to logical project units, and from logical project units to other logical project units. An overlay diagram is generated, including the rolled up measures. The overlay diagram includes the architectural diagram and a representation of rolled up measures associated with each logical project unit on the diagram. The representations employ a graphic format that facilitates a user determining risk areas of the software project. A user may view effects of project changes prior to checking them into source control. | 11-18-2010 |
David Massey, Sparks, NV US
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20090052618 | RFID TRANSDUCER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect conditions of alignment, wherein the system may be used with hand-held, fixed-in-place, stationary, and permanently mounted apparatus. The system includes an RF interrogator configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging, film, and digital radiography apparatus, and may include a multiplicity of RF transponders or interrogators. An RF interrogator, an RF transponder, and an x-ray sensitive imaging device, and its holder are configured to be critically aligned to a dental x-ray machine head apparatus, rendering repeat imaging unnecessary. The x-ray emitter may be further configured to automatically obtain a desired x-ray image or configured so that the device cannot activate and provide a radiograph until alignment with the transponder and associated x-ray sensitive imaging device has occurred. | 02-26-2009 |
20100328849 | POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER SENSING AND METHOD OF USE - Power distribution apparatus with input and output power sensing and a method of use. A power distribution unit includes a sensor that senses power parameters of power outputs and a power input, a processor, and a communication circuit. A power management system includes a power manager, a user interface, and a plurality of power distribution units that may be located in one or more equipment cabinets and data centers. The system may compute apparent power, RMS power, power factor, energy usage over time, power usage history, or environmental history for any or all of the power distribution units. The system may identify an under-utilized server connected to one of the power distribution units and initiate a shut-down of that server. | 12-30-2010 |
20130289789 | POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER SENSING AND METHOD OF USE - Power distribution apparatus with input and output power sensing and a method of use. A power distribution unit includes a sensor that senses power parameters of power outputs and a power input, a processor, and a communication circuit. A power management system includes a power manager, a user interface, and a plurality of power distribution units that may be located in one or more equipment cabinets and data centers. The system may compute apparent power, RMS power, power factor, energy usage over time, power usage history, or environmental history for any or all of the power distribution units. The system may identify an under-utilized server connected to one of the power distribution units and initiate a shut-down of that server. | 10-31-2013 |
Dean Richard Massey, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110206591 | Plasma Processes for Producing Silanes and Derivatives Thereof - The invention is generally related to process for generating one or more molecules having the formula Si | 08-25-2011 |
Deborah M. Massey, Jericho, VT US
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20080297188 | IC CHIP STRESS TESTING - Methods, systems and program products are disclosed for performing a stress test of a line in an integrated circuit (IC) chip. One embodiment of the method includes: applying a constant current I | 12-04-2008 |
20100327892 | Parallel Array Architecture for Constant Current Electro-Migration Stress Testing - A parallel array architecture for constant current electro-migration stress testing is provided. The parallel array architecture comprises a device under test (DUT) array having a plurality of DUTs coupled in parallel and a plurality of localized heating elements associated with respective ones of the DUTs in the DUT array. The architecture further comprises DUT selection logic that isolates individual DUTs within the array. Moreover, the architecture comprises current source logic that provides a reference current and controls the current through the DUTs in the DUT array such that each DUT in the DUT array has substantially a same current density, and current source enable logic for selectively enabling portions for the current source logic. Electro-migration stress testing is performed on the DUTs of the DUT array using the heating elements, the DUT selection logic, current source logic, and current source enable logic. | 12-30-2010 |
20120146186 | THERMALLY CONTROLLED REFRACTORY METAL RESISTOR - A structure and method of fabricating the structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface defining a horizontal direction and a plurality of interconnect levels stacked from a lowermost level proximate the top surface of the semiconductor substrate to an uppermost level furthest from the top surface. Each of the interconnect levels include vertical metal conductors physically connected to one another in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The vertical conductors in the lowermost level being physically connected to the top surface of the substrate, and the vertical conductors forming a heat sink connected to the semiconductor substrate. A resistor is included in a layer immediately above the uppermost level. The vertical conductors being aligned under a downward vertical resistor footprint of the resistor, and each interconnect level further include horizontal metal conductors positioned in the horizontal direction and being connected to the vertical conductors. | 06-14-2012 |
20120259575 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP INCORPORATING A TEST CIRCUIT THAT ALLOWS FOR ON-CHIP STRESS TESTING IN ORDER TO MODEL OR MONITOR DEVICE PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION - Disclosed is an integrated circuit chip incorporating a test circuit having multiple logic blocks. Each logic block is a matrix of individually selectable, physically different, test devices in a specific class of devices. An embedded processor ensures that specific stress conditions are selectively applied to the test devices and further controls selective testing, by a sensor system, of the test devices to determine the impact of the applied stress conditions. In a laboratory or test system environment, accelerated stress conditions are selectively applied to the test devices and the testing results are used to model device performance degradation due to class-specific failure mechanisms. In the field, stress conditions are selectively applied to test devices so as to mimic stress conditions impacting active devices in use on the same chip and the testing results are used to indirectly monitor performance degradation of the active devices due to class-specific failure mechanisms. | 10-11-2012 |
20140038381 | THERMALLY CONTROLLED REFRACTORY METAL RESISTOR - A structure and method of fabricating the structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface defining a horizontal direction and a plurality of interconnect levels stacked from a lowermost level proximate the top surface of the semiconductor substrate to an uppermost level furthest from the top surface. Each of the interconnect levels include vertical metal conductors physically connected to one another in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The vertical conductors in the lowermost level being physically connected to the top surface of the substrate, and the vertical conductors forming a heat sink connected to the semiconductor substrate. A resistor is included in a layer immediately above the uppermost level. The vertical conductors being aligned under a downward vertical resistor footprint of the resistor, and each interconnect level further include horizontal metal conductors positioned in the horizontal direction and being connected to the vertical conductors. | 02-06-2014 |
20150115994 | OPTIMIZATION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT RELIABILITY - A per-chip equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) circuit sensor resides in an integrated circuit. The per-chip EOT circuit sensor determines electrical characteristics of the integrated circuit. The measured electrical characteristics include leakage current. The determined electrical characteristics are used to determine physical attributes of the integrated circuit. The physical attributes, including EOT, are used in a reliability model to predict per-chip failure rate. | 04-30-2015 |
Dennis L. Massey, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20090063713 | System for Generating a Data Logout in a Computing Environment - A method and system are disclosed for generating a data logout in a computing environment having a processor and an input/output subsystem for receiving data from and sending data to the processor. The method comprises the steps of the input/output subsystem maintaining a defined set of data; at defined time, the processor issuing a data logout command; and sending said data logout command to the input/output subsystem. In response to receiving said data logout command, the input/output subsystem sends said defined set of data to a specified location. In a preferred implementation, the input/output subsystem includes a channel subsystem and a plurality of input/output devices, and the data logout command is sent to one of the input/output devices. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the channel subsystem includes a channel control unit function and the data logout command is sent to the channel control unit function. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063714 | Method for Generating a Data Logout in a Computing Environment - A method and system are disclosed for generating a data logout in a computing environment having a processor and an input/output subsystem for receiving data from and sending data to the processor. The method comprises the steps of the input/output subsystem maintaining a defined set of data; at defined time, the processor issuing a data logout command; and sending said data logout command to the input/output subsystem. In response to receiving said data logout command, the input/output subsystem sends said defined set of data to a specified location. In a preferred implementation, the input/output subsystem includes a channel subsystem and a plurality of input/output devices, and the data logout command is sent to one of the input/output devices. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the channel subsystem includes a channel control unit function and the data logout command is sent to the channel control unit function. | 03-05-2009 |
Douglas Thomas Massey, Essex Junction, VT US
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20090265154 | SIMULATION OF DIGITAL CIRCUITS - A method for simulating a circuit. The method includes, in response to a first mode change triggering event at a first time point and in response to a first data transfer triggering event at a second time point after the first time point, generating a random value of at least a first random value and a second random value. In response to the generated random value being the first random value, a first input value of an input of the circuit is assigned to an output of the circuit. In response to the generated random value being the second random value, an output value of the output of the circuit is maintained. In response to a second data transfer triggering event at a third time point after the second time point, a second input value of the input of the circuit is assigned to the output of the circuit. | 10-22-2009 |
Edward Branton Massey, Atlanta, GA US
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20130066942 | Systems and Methods for Customizing Mobile Applications Based Upon User Associations with One or More Entities - Systems and methods for customizing mobile applications are provided. The systems and methods may include a computer program product, comprising a computer-usable medium having a computer-readable program code adapted to be executed to implement a method for customizing a mobile application, said method comprising: receiving or retrieving information representative of (i) a user, and (ii) an entity that the user is affiliated with; delivering the information representative of (i) the user, and (ii) the entity that the user is affiliated with; receiving customization information associated with one or both of the user or the entity; and presenting a user interface for the user, the user interface reflecting at least a portion of the customization information. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066976 | Systems and Methods for Customizing Mobile Applications Based Upon User Associations with One or More Entities - Systems and methods for customizing mobile applications are provided. The systems and methods may include storing one or more computers, an identifier associated with (i) a user and (ii) an entity with whom the user is affiliated; receiving a mobile application request; facilitating delivery of a mobile application to a mobile device associated with the user; receiving the identifier; and directing a delivery of customization information for customizing the mobile application of the mobile device, the customization information associated with one or both of the user or the entity with whom the user is affiliated. | 03-14-2013 |
20150119006 | Systems and Methods for Customizing Mobile Applications Based Upon User Associations with One or More Entities - Systems and methods for customizing mobile applications are provided. The systems and methods may include storing one or more computers, an identifier associated with (i) a user and (ii) an entity with whom the user is affiliated; receiving a mobile application request; facilitating delivery of a mobile application to a mobile device associated with the user; receiving the identifier; and directing a delivery of customization information for customizing the mobile application of the mobile device, the customization information associated with one or both of the user or the entity with whom the user is affiliated. | 04-30-2015 |
Freddie L. Massey, Uniontown, OH US
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20110266704 | Compartmentalized Chips With Similar Polymers of Different Viscosities For Improved Processability - Compartmentalized chips of at least two chemically similar crystallizable thermoplastic polymers each having a different intrinsic viscosity placed in separate zones are disclosed. These compartmentalized chips exhibit thermal characteristics that are different from the traditional technique of homogeneously combining the two materials into the chip. These compartmentalized chips in their amorphous, crystalline and solid phase polymerized forms exhibit a longer crystallization half time than the homogeneous mixture, thus permitting faster injection cycle times when compared to an equivalent homogenous mixture. | 11-03-2011 |
Frederic H. Massey, Tullahoma, TN US
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20100307367 | GUIDED PROJECTILE - A non-propulsive projectile and method of maneuvering the non-propulsive projectile. The non-propulsive projectile includes a divert system with a multiple of valves to maneuver the projectile in response to a control system. | 12-09-2010 |
George Massey, Starr, SC US
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20110021125 | Poultry processing system - A system for processing meat is provided. The system includes a conveyor that carries a food holder through a pivoting engagement. The food holder defines a first cutting groove and a second cutting groove that intersect one another. Automatic cutting blades are configured for being at least partially received within the first and second cutting grooves in order to automatically cut meat carried by the food holder. The food holder is configured for being positioned with respect to the conveyor so that the first automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the first cutting groove and so that the second automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the second cutting groove. | 01-27-2011 |
George N. Massey, Valley Center, KS US
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20130068862 | AERIAL SPRAYING APPARATUS - An apparatus for spraying and inducing an electrostatic charge upon a liquid in excess of 0.8 millicoloumb/kilogram is connectable to a boom fitted to a vehicle, such as an aircraft, having a dc power supply. The apparatus comprises a nozzle constructed from a substantially non-conductive material and includes a spray tip designed to provide a hollow conical spray pattern. A support member extends from the nozzle and supports a charging electrode for inducing an electrostatic charge upon the liquid sprayed through the nozzle. The charging electrode attaches to the support member and is electrically connectable to the dc power supply. The charging electrode includes a cylindrical portion and a plurality of corona discharge members extending inwardly from a distal end of the cylindrical portion adjacent to the spray tip. The charging electrode is positioned to permit the hollow conical spray pattern to pass unhindered therethrough. | 03-21-2013 |
Gregory W. Massey, Greenfield, IN US
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20090086028 | CATV Digital Receiver Intermodulation Susceptibility Tester - A method and apparatus are provided for testing susceptibility of a receiver to intermodulation distortion of a digital channel, the method including selecting a first digital channel from channels in a composite signal, determining a first power measurement from the first digital channel, determining a total power measurement from other channels in the composite signal, and determining susceptibility of the first digital channel to intermodulation distortion by comparing the first power measurement and the total power measurement with intermodulation distortion characteristics of the receiver. | 04-02-2009 |
20090185037 | MEASURING HUM IN A DIGITAL TV SIGNAL - The invention relates to a method for measuring Hum on a digital QAM carrier using a testing device for testing digital TV signals including a QAM demodulator therein, and to a testing device implementing the method. A micro-controller is used to sample a register associated with an AGC circuit in the QAM demodulator, and to process the collected register values to obtain one or more Hum characteristics. | 07-23-2009 |
20090245117 | DETECTION OF NETWORK IMPAIRMENTS THROUGH TILT-NORMALIZED MEASUREMENT DATA - A method and apparatus are provided for detecting network impairments through tilt-normalized measurement data, the method including: collecting data for a network signal; computing a best-fit tilt for the collected data; performing tilt-normalization of the collected data responsive to the computed best-fit tilt; and determining whether the tilt-normalized data crosses a threshold, and if so, pattern matching the tilt-normalized data to detect a network impairment; and the apparatus including: an input unit for collecting data from a network signal; a tilt unit connected to the input unit for computing a best-fit tilt for the collected data and performing tilt-normalization of the collected data responsive to the computed best-fit tilt; and a pattern matching unit connected to the tilt unit for determining whether the tilt-normalized data crosses a threshold, and if so, pattern matching the tilt-normalized data to detect at least one network impairment. | 10-01-2009 |
20100014572 | TEST DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING AN IMBALANCE IN A POWER LEVEL OF A CHANNEL - The present invention provides a test device and a method enabling automatic detection of an imbalance in a power level of a channel. The test device includes a tuner, a power-level measurement system, and an evaluation unit. According to the method, a test channel is selected from a plurality of channels, by means of the tuner. A power level of the test channel and a total power level of the plurality of channels are measured, by means of the power-level measurement system. A ratio of the total power level of the plurality of channels to the power level of the test channel is then evaluated, by means of the evaluation unit, to detect an imbalance in a power level of the test channel. | 01-21-2010 |
20120213259 | CABLE MODEM FOR NETWORK MEASUREMENTS - The invention relates to measurement-capable cable modems for cable networks. Idle receivers and transmitters of a cable modem are used to perform upstream and downstream measurements on DOCSIS and non-DOCSIS digital and analog TV channels without disrupting customer services. A currently idle receiver is tuned to a target downstream channel under directions of a modem measurement controller, and is queried by the measurement controller to perform a measurement as specified by a measurement plan. A currently idle transmitter is tuned to a target upstream channel to transmit a test signal that is received by an upstream measurement system. Measurements are communicated to a central measurement controller, for example located at the headend, which collects measurements from a plurality of cable modems and the upstream measurement system. The resulting monitoring system performs cable network wide monitoring using existing cable modems without requiring additional monitoring devices. | 08-23-2012 |
20120218419 | MEASURING HUM IN A DIGITAL TV SIGNAL - The invention relates to a method for measuring Hum on a digital QAM carrier using a testing device for testing digital TV signals including a QAM demodulator therein, and to a testing device implementing the method. A controller is used to sample a register associated with a final AGC stage in a QAM demodulator, and to process the collected register values to obtain one or more Hum characteristics. In one embodiment, a circular buffer is used to collect aligned sequences of AGC samples that have a pre-determined feature of time-domain Hum at a specified position therein. The aligned AGC sequences are then correlated to assess causes of Hum. | 08-30-2012 |
20130034141 | MONITORING QAM IMPAIRMENTS IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS - A diagnostic data acquisition system for analyzing impairments in a QAM digital communication system is triggered by diagnostic data generated by a QAM demodulator when demodulating a QAM signal. Upon triggering, the data acquisition system can capture the diagnostic data used for triggering, and/or some other diagnostic data. The captured data may be stored for subsequent analysis to determine a probable cause of the impairment. | 02-07-2013 |
20130194936 | MOCA QUALITY INDEX MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR QUALIFYING HOME NETWORKS - Systems and methods for quantifying the suitability of a coax network segment to support MoCA communications, comprising: transmitting a test signal associated with MoCA communications through the segment's first end; receiving the test signal through the segment's second end; determining a response function; determining a channel degradation reference based on the highest power level of the response function and a predetermined reference; calculating subcarrier degradation for each MoCA subcarrier, in accordance with the difference between the channel degradation reference and the subcarrier response function; and quantifying the suitability of the segment to support MoCA communications from the first end to the second end in accordance with the subcarrier degradation of all subcarriers in the response function. | 08-01-2013 |
20140123203 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING INGRESS UTILIZING CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT - Unlike conventional methods and systems for locating ingress, which only monitor the upstream path, a method and system of locating ingress by monitoring the downstream path is provided. A test system measures the signal quality in the upstream path and in dependence upon a noise level being above a predetermined limit, polls a plurality of terminal equipment devices to return a downstream signal quality measurement. The test instrument analyzes the downstream signal quality measurements to locate an ingress source contributing to the noise. | 05-01-2014 |
Harold Edward Massey, Matthews, NC US
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20120014817 | Compressed Air Device For Allowing The Expeditious Adjustment Of Drive Belts - The present invention provides methods and systems for a device for producing compressed air that allows for the expeditious adjustment of a drive belt that includes a base having a substantially triangular shape with at least a first side having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second side having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a third side having a top portion and a bottom portion. The first side, second side, and third side collectively form a cavity therein. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the base and engaged to the first side of the base. A first compressor is slidingly engaged to the second side of the base and a second compressor is slidingly engaged to the third side of the base. | 01-19-2012 |
20150037176 | COMPRESSED AIR DEVICE FOR ALLOWING THE EXPEDITIOUS ADJUSTMENT OF DRIVE BELTS - The present invention provides methods and systems for a device for producing compressed air that allows for the expeditious adjustment of a drive belt that includes a base having a substantially triangular shape with at least a first side having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second side having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a third side having a top portion and a bottom portion. The first side, second side, and third side collectively form a cavity therein. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the base and engaged to the first side of the base. A first compressor is slidingly engaged to the second side of the base and a second compressor is slidingly engaged to the third side of the base. | 02-05-2015 |
Jerry Steven Massey, Atlanta, GA US
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20120116600 | DEMAND RESPONSE LOAD REDUCTION ESTIMATION - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for estimating demand response load change. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for estimating energy usage change associated with a demand event. The method may include determining energy potential change during a demand event for one or more devices associated with a location; estimating energy usage patterns for the location over predefined time periods before and after the demand event; determining pre-demand event and post-demand event energy rebounds based at least in part on the estimated energy usage patterns; determining an energy change profile associated with the location based at least in part on the determined energy potential change, and the pre-demand event and post-demand event energy rebounds. | 05-10-2012 |
20130073105 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR RENEWABLE POWER NOTIFICATIONS - Systems and methods relating to renewable power notifications to alert consumers when renewable power becomes more available are provided. Specifically, renewable power generation may depend on changing conditions such as weather. As such, a system according to the present disclosure may involve a network interface and a processor, the network interface receiving a message relating to renewable power generation and sending a renewable power notification to a consumer. The processor may run a system that includes a component to detect renewable power availability based at least in part on the message, a component to determine whether to issue the renewable power notification to the consumer based at least in part on the availability of the renewable power generation, and a component to cause the network interface to issue the renewable power notification to the consumer. | 03-21-2013 |
Jerry Steven Massey, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20120136496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DEMAND RESPONSE IN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS - A system and method for use in a network of utility customers to estimate demand response for various utility DR programs. The system first aggregates the premises into clusters based upon customer information for each of the premises. A response estimation function is developed for each of the clusters. The demand response event request is then processed according to the clusters and the response estimation functions. | 05-31-2012 |
20130047010 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SCHEDULING DEMAND EVENTS - Disclosed and described herein are embodiments of systems, methods and computer program for scheduling demand events over a time period based on differences between the estimated power availability and the estimated power consumption at various points during the time period. In one aspect, methods are described. One embodiment of a method comprises establishing a defined time period, estimating power availability over the time period, estimating power consumption over the time period, and scheduling, using a computing device, demand events over the time period based on differences between the estimated power availability and the estimated power consumption at various points during the time period. | 02-21-2013 |
20130109410 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPLEMENT DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110299 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PREDICT A REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130110305 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPLEMENT DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110569 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SCHEDULE DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110970 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS | 05-02-2013 |
20130111358 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS | 05-02-2013 |
20140049545 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING UTILITY COST - One embodiment of a method for optimizing utility cost comprises receiving a rating for at least one device comprising at least utility service usage information for the at least one device; receiving a desired time of use for the at least one device; receiving utility rate information comprising cost information for the utility service at various times over a defined time period; determining a total cost to use the at least one device at the desired time of use based on the utility service usage information for the at least one device and the utility rate information at the desired time of use; and determining an economical cost to use the at least one device based on the utility service usage information for the at least one device and the cost information for the utility service at various times over the defined time period. | 02-20-2014 |
20140100671 | END-USER BASED BACKUP MANAGEMENT - A device includes a network interface and a processor. The network interface is configured to receive one or more preferences of a customer related to the charging of at least one backup device of the consumer. The network interface is also configured to receive at least one notification of at least one predicted power disturbance. The processor is configured to utilize the one or more consumer preferences and the at least one notification to generate a charging schedule of the at least one backup device and to generate one or more charging notifications for charging the at least one backup device. The one or more charging notifications are based on the charging schedule. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100672 | Utility Based Backup Management - A device includes a network interface configured to receive one or more preferences of a consumer related to the charging of at least one backup device of the consumer. The device includes a processor configured to utilize the one or more consumer preferences to generate a charging schedule of the at least one backup device and generate one or more charging notifications for charging the at least one backup device, wherein the one or more charging notifications are based on the charging schedule. | 04-10-2014 |
John Massey, Hernando, MS US
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20110106161 | Position Retaining Crosslink - A crosslink for a spinal stabilization system is disclosed that provides significant increased torsional stability for the spinal stabilization system. The crosslink includes a first crosslink arm and a second crosslink arm having an eye. An eyebolt is included that has a horizontal passageway for receiving at least a portion of the first crosslink arm and an upper portion for receiving the eye of the second crosslink arm. The eyebolt includes a means for inhibiting rotational and translational movement of the portion of the first crosslink arm. | 05-05-2011 |
John G. Massey, Essex Junction, VT US
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20100318313 | MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY AND ARRAY STRUCTURE FOR STATISTICAL STRESS AND TEST OF RELIABILTY STRUCTURES - System and method for obtaining statistics in a fast and simplified manner at the wafer level while using wafer-level test equipment. The system and method performs a parallel stress of all of the DUTs on a given chip to keep the stress time short, and then allows each DUT on that chip to be tested individually while keeping the other DUTs on that chip under stress to avoid any relaxation. In one application, the obtained statistics enable analysis of Negative Temperature Bias Instability (NTBI) phenomena of transistor devices. Although obtaining statistics may be more crucial for NBTI because of its known behavior as the device narrows, the structure and methodology, with minor appropriate adjustments, could be used for stressing multiple DUTs for many technology reliability mechanisms. | 12-16-2010 |
John G. Massey, Jericho, VT US
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20130113043 | RADIATION HARDENED MEMORY CELL AND DESIGN STRUCTURES - A radiation hardened static memory cell, methods of manufacture and design structures are provided. The method includes forming one or more first gate stacks and second gate stacks on a substrate. The method further includes providing a shallow implant process for the one or more first gate stacks such that diffusion regions of the one or more first gate stacks are non-butted junction regions. The method further includes providing a deep implant process for the one or more second gates stack such that diffusions regions of the one or more second gate stacks are butted junction regions. | 05-09-2013 |
20140197863 | PLACEMENT OF STORAGE CELLS ON AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method for configuring the placement of a plurality of storage cells on an integrated circuit includes grouping the plurality of storage cells into a plurality of words, where each of the plurality of words is protected by an error control mechanism. The method also includes placing each of the storage cells on the integrated circuit such that a distance between any two of the storage cells belonging to one of the plurality of words is greater than a minimum distance. The minimum distance is configured such that a probability of any of the plurality of words experiencing multiple radiation induced errors is below a threshold value. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201589 | SHARED ERROR PROTECTION FOR REGISTER BANKS - A method for adding error detection, or error detection combined with error correction, to a plurality of register banks includes grouping the plurality of register banks into an array. The method also includes adding a first error control mechanism to the array in a first direction and adding a second error control mechanism to the array in a second direction. The method further includes adding a product code to the array, the product code including applying the second error control mechanism to a plurality of bits of the first error control mechanism. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201599 | ERROR PROTECTION FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS IN AN INSENSITIVE DIRECTION - A method for providing error detection, or error detection combined with error correction, to an array of storage cells includes determining a sensitive direction and an insensitive direction of the storage cells and adding an error control mechanism to the array of storage cells in the insensitive direction. The insensitive direction is a direction perpendicular to a width of a gate conductor of the storage cells. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201606 | ERROR PROTECTION FOR A DATA BUS - A system for providing error detection or correction on a data bus includes one or more caches coupled to a central processing unit and to a hub by one or more buses. The system also includes a plurality of arrays, each array disposed on one of the buses. Each of the arrays includes a plurality of storage cells disposed in an insensitive direction and an error control mechanism configured to detect an error in the plurality of storage cells. | 07-17-2014 |
20140208184 | ERROR PROTECTION FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method for providing error detection and/or correction to an array of storage cells includes determining a sensitive direction and an insensitive direction of the storage cells and adding a first error control mechanism to the array of storage cells in the insensitive direction. The method also includes adding a second error control mechanism to the array of storage cells in the sensitive direction. The second error control mechanism has a higher Hamming distance than the first error control mechanism. | 07-24-2014 |
20150115994 | OPTIMIZATION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT RELIABILITY - A per-chip equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) circuit sensor resides in an integrated circuit. The per-chip EOT circuit sensor determines electrical characteristics of the integrated circuit. The measured electrical characteristics include leakage current. The determined electrical characteristics are used to determine physical attributes of the integrated circuit. The physical attributes, including EOT, are used in a reliability model to predict per-chip failure rate. | 04-30-2015 |
John Greg Massey, Jericho, VT US
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20090251167 | Array-Based Early Threshold Voltage Recovery Characterization Measurement - A method and test circuit provide measurements to aid in the understanding of time-varying threshold voltage changes such as negative bias temperature instability and positive bias temperature instability. In order to provide accurate measurements during an early stage in the threshold variation, a current generating circuit is integrated on a substrate with the device under test, which may be a device selected from among an array of devices. The current generating circuit may be a current mirror that responds to an externally-supplied current provided by a test system. A voltage source circuit may be included to hold the drain-source voltage of the transistor constant, although not required. A stress is applied prior to the measurement phase, which may include a controllable relaxation period after the stress is removed. | 10-08-2009 |
20120259575 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP INCORPORATING A TEST CIRCUIT THAT ALLOWS FOR ON-CHIP STRESS TESTING IN ORDER TO MODEL OR MONITOR DEVICE PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION - Disclosed is an integrated circuit chip incorporating a test circuit having multiple logic blocks. Each logic block is a matrix of individually selectable, physically different, test devices in a specific class of devices. An embedded processor ensures that specific stress conditions are selectively applied to the test devices and further controls selective testing, by a sensor system, of the test devices to determine the impact of the applied stress conditions. In a laboratory or test system environment, accelerated stress conditions are selectively applied to the test devices and the testing results are used to model device performance degradation due to class-specific failure mechanisms. In the field, stress conditions are selectively applied to test devices so as to mimic stress conditions impacting active devices in use on the same chip and the testing results are used to indirectly monitor performance degradation of the active devices due to class-specific failure mechanisms. | 10-11-2012 |
Johnny Ray Massey, Muncie, IN US
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20150116992 | LED device for lighting a fishing line at the pole - A simple and affordable LED device for illuminating part of the rod and the fishing line. The device made of at least one LED; a manner for removably attaching the LED to the fishing pole; a power source for the LED; a way for electrically connecting the power source to the LED; and a method to control electric power to the LED so that the power source energizes the LED and the LED illuminates the line and tip of the fishing pole. | 04-30-2015 |
Julie Massey, Knoxville, TN US
Justin Massey, North Little Rock, AR US
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20150021258 | ANTIMICROBIAL APPLICATION SYSTEM WITH RECYCLE AND CAPTURE - A capture unit for use with an antimicrobial application unit may include an upstream filter and a downstream filter. The upstream filter may be positioned to receive effluent from the application unit and to filter solid components from the effluent. The resultant upstream effluent filtrate may then be passed downstream to the downstream filter. The downstream filter may be used to filter an antimicrobial component from the upstream effluent filtrate and the resultant downstream effluent filtrate may be suitable for disposal as wastewater discharge. The antimicrobial is preferably a quaternary ammonium compound, is more preferably an alkylpyridinium chloride, and is most preferably cetylpyridinium chloride. | 01-22-2015 |
Karen Beattle Massey, Issaquah, WA US
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20110137893 | CUSTOM RANKING MODEL SCHEMA - A customizable ranking model of a search engine using custom ranking model configuration and parameters of a pre-defined human-readable format. The architecture can employ a markup language schema to represent the custom ranking model. In one implementation, the schema developed utilizes XML (extensible markup language) for representing the custom ranking model. Weights for dynamic and static relevance ingredients can be altered per ranking model and new relevance ingredients can be added. Additionally, features are provided for improving relevance such as adding terms to a thesaurus for synonym expansion, for example, the ability to deal with single terms either as compounds, and/or using custom word breaking rules. | 06-09-2011 |
Kent Conway Massey, Villanova, PA US
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20110054717 | Remote Vehicle - A system for providing enhanced operator control of a remote vehicle driving at increased speeds comprises: a head-mounted display configured to be worn by the operator and track a position of the operator's head; a head-aimed camera mounted to the remote vehicle via a pan/tilt mechanism and configured to pan and tilt in accordance with the position of the operator's head, the head-aimed camera transmitting video to be displayed to the operator via the head-mounted display; and a computer running a behavior engine, the computer receiving input from the operator and one or more sensors, and being configured to utilize the behavior engine, operator input, sensor input, and one or more autonomous and/or semi-autonomous behaviors to assist the operator in driving the remote vehicle. The remote vehicle includes releasably mounted wheels and high-friction tracks. | 03-03-2011 |
Kevin W. Massey, Cambridge, MA US
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20080248788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-MODAL MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for a method for multi-modal mobile media services may comprise delivering a message comprising content to a user handset, associating an offer for related content with the message, associating at least one request for response with the offer, wherein the request for response is associated with a mode for accessing the related content, and transmitting the related content via the mode indicated by the response. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES UTILIZING A SHORT FORM COMMAND STRUCTURE - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for media services may comprise transmitting a message comprising content to a handset, soliciting a response message, wherein the solicitation indicates a short form command structure for the response, receiving a response from the handset comprising a short form command, and processing the response using the short form command. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
20080250035 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for organizing content for media services may comprise organizing content from a plurality of data sources having information relevant to a channel, transforming the content into short messages suitable for delivery to a user via at least two of SMS, MMS, WAP, e-mail, and the Internet, and managing a script of such messages, wherein the next short message in a series is based on a user response to a prior short message in the series. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
20120066331 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for organizing content for media services may comprise organizing content from a plurality of data sources having information relevant to a channel, transforming the content into short messages suitable for delivery to a user via at least two of SMS, MMS, WAP, e-mail, and the Internet, and managing a script of such messages, wherein the next short message in a series is based on a user response to a prior short message in the series. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 03-15-2012 |
20120270527 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES UTILIZING A SHORT FORM COMMAND STRUCTURE - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for mobile media services media services may comprise content delivery via a mobile platform. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-25-2012 |
20150094044 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for organizing content for media services may comprise organizing content from a plurality of data sources having information relevant to a channel, transforming the content into short messages suitable for delivery to a user via at least two of SMS, MMS, WAP, e-mail, and the Internet, and managing a script of such messages, wherein the next short message in a series is based on a user response to a prior short message in the series. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 04-02-2015 |
Kurt William Massey, Mooresville, NC US
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20140211100 | MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object. | 07-31-2014 |
Laura Massey, Redmond, WA US
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20140375683 | INDICATING OUT-OF-VIEW AUGMENTED REALITY IMAGES - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to operating a user interface on an augmented reality computing device comprising a see-through display system. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes identifying one or more objects located outside a field of view of a user, and for each object of the one or more objects, providing to the user an indication of positional information associated with the object. | 12-25-2014 |
20150035861 | MIXED REALITY GRADUATED INFORMATION DELIVERY - Embodiments that relate to presenting a plurality of visual information density levels for a plurality of geo-located data items in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. For example, in one disclosed embodiment a graduated information delivery program receives information for a selected geo-located data item and provides a minimum visual information density level for the item to a head-mounted display device. The program receives via the head-mounted display device a user input corresponding to the selected geo-located data item. Based on the input, the program provides an increasing visual information density level for the selected item to the head-mounted display device for display within the mixed reality environment. | 02-05-2015 |
Laura K. Massey, Redmond, WA US
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20130307855 | HOLOGRAPHIC STORY TELLING - A system for generating and displaying holographic visual aids associated with a story to an end user of a head-mounted display device while the end user is reading the story or perceiving the story being read aloud is described. The story may be embodied within a reading object (e.g., a book) in which words of the story may be displayed to the end user. The holographic visual aids may include a predefined character animation that is synchronized to a portion of the story corresponding with the character being animated. A reading pace of a portion of the story may be used to control the playback speed of the predefined character animation in real-time such that the character is perceived to be lip-syncing the story being read aloud. In some cases, an existing book without predetermined AR tags may be augmented with holographic visual aids. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307856 | SYNCHRONIZING VIRTUAL ACTOR'S PERFORMANCES TO A SPEAKER'S VOICE - A system for generating and displaying holographic visual aids associated with a story to an end user of a head-mounted display device while the end user is reading the story or perceiving the story being read aloud is described. The story may be embodied within a reading object (e.g., a book) in which words of the story may be displayed to the end user. The holographic visual aids may include a predefined character animation that is synchronized to a portion of the story corresponding with the character being animated. A reading pace of a portion of the story may be used to control the playback speed of the predefined character animation in real-time such that the character is perceived to be lip-syncing the story being read aloud. In some cases, an existing book without predetermined AR tags may be augmented with holographic visual aids. | 11-21-2013 |
20130321255 | NAVIGATING CONTENT IN AN HMD USING A PHYSICAL OBJECT - Technology is disclosed herein to help a user navigate through large amounts of content while wearing a see-through, near-eye, mixed reality display device such as a head mounted display (HMD). The user can use a physical object such as a book to navigate through content being presented in the HMD. In one embodiment, a book has markers on the pages that allow the system to organize the content. The book could have real content, but it could be blank other than the markers. As the user flips through the book, the system recognizes the markers and presents content associated with the respective marker in the HMD. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321462 | GESTURE BASED REGION IDENTIFICATION FOR HOLOGRAMS - Techniques are provided for allowing a user to select a region within virtual imagery, such as a hologram, being presented in an HMD. The user could select the region by using their hands to form a closed loop such that from the perspective of the user, the closed loop corresponds to the region the user wishes to select. The user could select the region by using a prop, such as a picture frame. In response to the selection, the selected region could be presented using a different rendering technique than other regions of the virtual imagery. Various rendering techniques such as zooming, filtering, etc. could be applied to the selected region. The identification of the region by the user could also serve as a selection of an element in that portion of the virtual image. | 12-05-2013 |
20140002442 | MECHANISM TO GIVE HOLOGRAPHIC OBJECTS SALIENCY IN MULTIPLE SPACES | 01-02-2014 |
20140002491 | DEEP AUGMENTED REALITY TAGS FOR HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAYS | 01-02-2014 |
20140002492 | PROPAGATION OF REAL WORLD PROPERTIES INTO AUGMENTED REALITY IMAGES | 01-02-2014 |
20140002495 | MULTI-NODE POSTER LOCATION | 01-02-2014 |
20140002496 | CONSTRAINT BASED INFORMATION INFERENCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006026 | CONTEXTUAL AUDIO DUCKING WITH SITUATION AWARE DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
20140152558 | DIRECT HOLOGRAM MANIPULATION USING IMU - Methods for controlling an augmented reality environment associated with a head-mounted display device (HMD) are described. In some embodiments, a virtual pointer may be displayed to an end user of the HMD and controlled by the end user using motion and/or orientation information associated with a secondary device (e.g., a mobile phone). Using the virtual pointer, the end user may select and manipulate virtual objects within the augmented reality environment, select real-world objects within the augmented reality environment, and/or control a graphical user interface of the HMD. In some cases, the initial position of the virtual pointer within the augmented reality environment may be determined based on a particular direction in which the end user is gazing and/or a particular object at which the end user is currently focusing on or has recently focused on. | 06-05-2014 |
20140347391 | HOLOGRAM ANCHORING AND DYNAMIC POSITIONING - A system and method are disclosed for displaying virtual objects in a mixed reality environment in a way that is optimal and most comfortable for a user to interact with the virtual objects. When a user is moving through the mixed reality environment, the virtual objects may remain world-locked, so that the user can move around and explore the virtual objects from different perspectives. When the user is motionless in the mixed reality environment, the virtual objects may rotate to face the user so that the user can easily view and interact with the virtual objects. | 11-27-2014 |
20140368532 | VIRTUAL OBJECT ORIENTATION AND VISUALIZATION - A method and apparatus for the creation of a perspective-locked virtual object having in world space. The virtual object may be consumed) by another user with a consumption device at a location, position, and orientation which is the same as, or proximate to, the location, position, and orientation where the virtual object is created. Objects may have one, few or many allowable consumption locations, positions, and orientations defined by its creator | 12-18-2014 |
20140368533 | MULTI-SPACE CONNECTED VIRTUAL DATA OBJECTS - A see-through head mounted display apparatus includes a display and a processor. The processor determines geo-located positions of points of interest within a field of view and generates markers indicating information regarding an associated real world object is available to the user. Markers are rendered in the display relative to the geo-located position and the field of view of the user. When a user selects a marker though a user gesture, the device displays a near-field virtual object having a visual tether to the marker simultaneously with the marker. The user may interact with the marker to view, add or delete information associated with the point of interest. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368534 | CONCURRENT OPTIMAL VIEWING OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS - A see through head mounted display apparatus includes code performing a method of choosing and optimal viewing location and perspective for shared-view virtual objects rendered for multiple users in a common environment. Multiple objects and multiple users are taken into account in determining the optimal, common viewing location. The technology allows each user to have a common view if the relative position of the object in the environment. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368535 | HYBRID WORLD/BODY LOCKED HUD ON AN HMD - A system and method are disclosed for displaying virtual objects in a mixed reality environment in a way that is optimal and most comfortable for a user to interact with the virtual objects. When a user is not focused on the virtual object, which may be a heads-up display, or HUD, the HUD may remain body locked to the user. As such, the user may explore and interact with a mixed reality environment presented by the head mounted display device without interference from the HUD. When a user wishes to view and/or interact with the HUD, the user may look at the HUD. At this point, the HUD may change from a body locked virtual object to a world locked virtual object. The user is then able to view and interact with the HUD from different positions and perspectives of the HUD. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368537 | SHARED AND PRIVATE HOLOGRAPHIC OBJECTS - A system and method are disclosed for displaying virtual objects in a mixed reality environment including shared virtual objects and private virtual objects. Multiple users can collaborate together in interacting with the shared virtual objects. A private virtual object may be visible to a single user. In examples, private virtual objects of respective users may facilitate the users' collaborative interaction with one or more shared virtual objects. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372957 | MULTI-STEP VIRTUAL OBJECT SELECTION - A head mounted display allows user selection of a virtual object through multi-step focusing by the user. Focus on the selectable object is determined and then a validation object is displayed. When user focus moves to the validation object, a timeout determines that a selection of the validation object, and thus the selectable object has occurred. The technology can be used in see through head mounted displays to allow a user to effectively navigate an environment with a multitude of virtual objects without unintended selections. | 12-18-2014 |
Mark Massey, Newport, TN US
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20100012670 | DISPENSING LID FOR CONTAINER - Disclosed is a dispensing lid for a container. The dispensing lid comprises a base member and an elongated sipping member. The base member comprises a plate portion and a skirt portion. The plate portion includes an opening configured therein. The skirt portion extends from a periphery of the plate portion. The elongated sipping member is configured on the plate portion and extends from the plate portion in a direction opposite to the skirt portion. Moreover, the sipping member comprises a channel configured therewithin. The channel is fluidically coupled with the opening of the plate portion. The dispensing lid is adapted to be removably coupled to a mouth of the container in a manner such that the skirt portion engages with the mouth of the container. Upon being coupled to the container the dispensing lid is capable of dispensing a fluid, contained in the container, through the opening and the channel. | 01-21-2010 |
Mark C. Massey, Auburn, AL US
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20090144094 | Systems And Methods For Hospital Confinement And Care Industry Insurance Policy - In various disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and hospital confinement and care insurance policies can be used to provide coverage to an ill person confined to a hospital or a caregiver providing assistance to such ill person to compensate for lost income due to absence from work. | 06-04-2009 |
Mary E. Massey, Washougal, WA US
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20100107079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TITLING - Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for presenting computer-generated characters. The method defines several frames for a character and sequentially presents the frames. Each frame depicts a particular representation of the character. Also, at least two of the frames provide different representations of the character. Some embodiments provide a method for applying effects to computer-generated characters. This method applies an effect to the computer-generated characters by first generating an effect script. It then selects the generated effect script to apply to the computer-generated characters. | 04-29-2010 |
Noel Massey, Carpentersville, IL US
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20100169917 | System and Method for Customizing Communication in a Social Television Framework - A system and method for customizing communication in a social television framework is described. The method includes retrieving a current context data set corresponding to multiple users, wherein the current context data set includes a user profile component and a media content component. A customized mark set is determined based on an analysis of the current context data set, and at least one of the marks in the customized mark set is sent to a client end device to be experienced by at least one of the users. | 07-01-2010 |
Noel S. Massey, Carpentersville, IL US
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20090021474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING STATUS INFORMATION OF A MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST RECEIVER ON AN AMBIENT DEVICE - There is provided a system for providing status information associated with viewing behavior of media broadcasting. The system comprises a client device that includes a receiver to receive presence data from a remote device and a processor to generate an ambient command based on the presence data. The presence data is associated with broadcast programs of the remote device, and the ambient command represents viewing information of the broadcast program at the remote device. The system also comprises an ambient component that provides an ambient representation of the viewing information based on the ambient command. The ambient component may be an integral part of the client device or a separate component that communicates with the client device via wired or wireless connection. | 01-22-2009 |
20090169171 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COORDINATING FUNCTIONS OF MULTIMEDIA DEVICES - Disclosed are methods and devices that facilitate new interactive experiences for users of WiMAX, 4 G, or other media-sharing enabled devices. The methods and devices for delivering primary media content to a set of media systems are configured to coordinate at least one visual media system with other visual media systems to foster sharing of content. The method includes broadcasting a stream of primary media content to the set of visual media systems that are configured to control the stream of primary media content. At least one of the visual media systems can be configured to issue a command to pause the stream of media content. The method also includes generating a notification to be transmitted to the other visual media systems that a command to pause has been received. In this manner, synchronizing the pausing and resuming of playback of media content among the visual media systems can be achieved. | 07-02-2009 |
20090300518 | CONTACT GROUP DYNAMICS IN NETWORKED COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A communications terminal ( | 12-03-2009 |
20110289037 | SUGGESTING A TIME FOR LIVE COMMUNICATIONS BASED ON PREVIOUS CONTENT-CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR - Disclosed is a method for making media consumption more social by suggesting a time when users in a group may engage in live communications while consuming media. First, media-consumption activities of the users in the group are monitored. (For example, the set-top boxes of a cable television system monitor when and what each user watches.) Then, from this and possibly from other information, times when each user will be available for live communications are predicted. Finally, the individual predictions are correlated and, if possible, a future time is suggested when at least some of the users in the group will be available for live communications. Some embodiments use other information, such as electronic calendars, to predict when users may be available. The suggested time may be shown on an electronic program guide for a user watching television and may be added to each user's electronic calendar. | 11-24-2011 |
20110307558 | SHARED SOCIAL PROGRAM GUIDE - Disclosed is a method whereby content-consumption information is gathered from members of a group. Based on the gathered information, a shared social program guide is created and presented to the member of the group. Group members interact with the shared social program guide to recommend and eventually to select content to consume. The selected content is then rendered to the content-consumption devices of the group members. The rendering is done in a coordinated fashion. To enhance social interaction, the shared social program guide can tell a viewer which other group members are currently available for consuming content. A communication channel can be set up among the group members to coordinate their choices or to allow them to discuss the content being viewed. In some embodiments, the shared social program guide accepts commands that alter the rendering of the chosen content. The altered rendering is coordinated among the viewers. | 12-15-2011 |
20120078388 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT - A communication system for workforce management is formed of a system controller managing a plurality of badges associated with workplace devices and employees within the workplace. The controller receives event indicators from the badges. These event indicators are analyzed by the controller to determine whether a task should be created and performed by at least one of the workplace devices and/or at least one of the employees. Task lists and device assignments are dynamically updated in response to current workplace conditions. | 03-29-2012 |
Richard Massey US
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20130110546 | ASSISTING VENTILATOR DOCUMENTATION AT A POINT OF CARE | 05-02-2013 |
Richard F. Massey, Warson Woods, MO US
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20120324222 | MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT LEVELS OF SECURITY (MILS) HOST TO MULTILEVEL SECURE (MLS) OFFLOAD COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - Systems and methods for use in secure network communication. A physical network interface receives a network packet associated with a security level. The network packet is transmitted from the physical network interface to a security policy component. The network packet is routed to a stack offload engine by the security policy component based on a network address associated with the network packet and the security level associated with the network packet. The network packet is provided by the stack offload engine to a software application via trusted memory interface that transfers the packet to a memory portion of a plurality of memory portions. The memory portion corresponds to the security level. | 12-20-2012 |
Richard J. Massey, Rockville, MD US
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20120121633 | HIV CD4 BINDING SITE BASED COVALENT IMMUNOGEN COMPOSITIONS - Provided are immunogenic compositions based on the highly conserved, core CD4 binding site of the gp120 protein of the human immunodeficiency virus. One embodiment includes an antigenic conjugate of an electophilic derivative of HIV gp120 peptide 416-433, designated E-416-433, covalently linked to an immunogenic carrier protein. The compositions are effective in stimulating the production of HIV neutralizing antibodies in mammals. Provided also are related methods of immunization, methods of antibody production and antibodies obtained using the methods of the invention. | 05-17-2012 |
Robert J. Massey, Rochester, NY US
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20140338556 | Cartridge for Ammunition - A single ply barrier foil is provided between the propellant in the cartridge casing and the pyrotechnic composition in the primer to prevent nitroglycerin migration from the propellant into the pyrotechnic composition. The single ply barrier foil is formed of ethyl cellulose and a plasticizer and has a thickness of 190 um±10 um. | 11-20-2014 |
Robert K. Massey, West Newbury, MA US
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20100140840 | Aerogel Containing Blanket - A process of producing a blanket is described and can involve forming an aqueous slurry of hydrophobic aerogels, fibers, and at least one wetting agent, drying the aqueous slurry to form a substantially dried product, and calendaring the substantially dried product to form the blanket. The blanket can be used in a variety of applications, including windows. | 06-10-2010 |
Sammy K. Massey, Camilla, GA US
Sarah Massey, Arthur, IL US
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20090286907 | Fumaric Acid/Diol Polyesters and Their Manufacture and Use - We disclose a composition containing a polyester comprising about 1 mole part diol units and from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid units to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid units. In one embodiment, the diol units are 1,3-propanediol units or 1,2-propanediol units. In one embodiment, the polyester is blended with polylactide. In another embodiment, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a plate, a tray, a bowl, a cup, a bowl lid, a cup lid, a fork, a spoon, a knife, a jewel case, and a packaging article. We also disclose a method of manufacturing the composition. The method includes combining about 1 mole part diol, from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid, and from about 0.0002 mole parts to about 0.0020 mole parts of a polyesterfication catalyst, to yield a combination of diol and fumaric acid; maintaining the combination of diol and fumaric acid under an inert atmosphere at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 2 hr, to yield a molten combination; maintaining the molten combination under vacuum at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 6 hr, to yield a molten polyester; and cooling the molten polyester, to yield the polyester. | 11-19-2009 |
Sarah Massey, Dubuque, IA US
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20130288860 | JUMP ROPE WITH LIGHTS AND MUSIC - The present invention is a jump rope having a pair of opposing handles connected to a rope portion which extends there between. The rope portion has a plurality of lights which flash and change color intermittently during use. At least one of the handles has a processor and memory which are connected to a speaker and a microphone for recording, playing and amplifying music or sounds. | 10-31-2013 |
Steven E. Massey, Woodland Park, CO US
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20100277265 | Pressure Balanced Spool Poppet Valves with Printed Actuator Coils - Pressure balanced spool poppet valves with printed actuator coils minimize valve leakage and facilitate efficient manufacturing and reliable operation. The spool poppet valves may be configured like a conventional spool valve, but further include a poppet valve at one end of the spool to proved much better sealing when the poppet valve is closed. Various features are disclosed, including pressure balancing for high pressure operation. The printed actuator coils for the spool poppet valves are formed by the interconnection of conductive coils on each of multiple layers of a multiple layer printed circuit board, which circuit board may have a hole there through for accommodation of mechanical and/or magnet requirements, and may include similar printed actuator coils for one or more additional spool poppet valves as well as electronic devices associated with the operation thereof. The spool poppet valves may be advantageously constructed without printed actuator coils, and the printed actuator coils may be advantageously used in actuators of other designs. | 11-04-2010 |
20110083643 | Hydraulic Internal Combustion Engines - Hydraulic internal combustion engines having at least one combustion piston not mechanically connected to a crankshaft or any other combustion piston, but instead acting on hydraulic plungers through valving that is electronically controlled to control the piston position and velocity, typically through an intake stroke, a compression stroke, a combustion or power stroke and an exhaust stroke. Electronically controlled fuel injection and electronically controlled engine valves provided great flexibility in the operating cycles that may be used, with the engine pumping hydraulic fluid to a high pressure accumulator for use in hydraulic motors or other hydraulic equipment. Embodiments using high pressure air injection to sustain combustion are also disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
Steven Ray Massey, Cartersville, GA US
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20080315827 | Air turbine - A electrical generating device installed in an electric vehicle for the purpose of charging direct current batteries. The device being encased in a housing, can be installed behind the nose or front grill section of an electric vehicle. The front section of the device consists of an air intake, which directs high wind speed directly into a pivotal air turbine, which surrounds and connects a shaft. Attached to the shaft is a pulley that is connected to a pulley mounted on an electric generating device with the means of a rotational energy connecting element, thereby resulting in wind powered electrical generation for electric vehicles while in motion. | 12-25-2008 |
Thomas Massey, Smyma, TN US
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20120312633 | Roof Strap Anchor Safety System - Disclosed is a new fall prevention and roof safety device, comprising an elongated strap adapted to span between two gutters and run along a roof surface. The strap employs a pair of ratchet straps, a central D-ring positioned at the strap midlength for placement over the ridge of a pitched roof, and a pair of gutter hooks at each end of the strap. The D-ring is adapted for attachment of a safety line, while the gutter hooks comprise substantially C-shaped hooks and an opening to secure around a gutter, securing against a roof soffit without placing load directly onto the gutter. Optionally, a gutter wedge, comprising a block adapted to fit within the gutter interior, may be used for structures that do not have adequate soffit attachment clearance for a gutter hook. The disclosed safety device can be quickly installed and removed without using nails, screws, or other permanent fixturing. | 12-13-2012 |
Thomas C. Massey, Clinton, MS US
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20100094597 | Automated Mesh Generation and Editing Tools - Mesh generation and editing tools are provided. The mesh generation and editing tools can be implemented using MATLAB® and are platform-independent, usable in any number of different operating systems and configurations. The mesh generation tool uses a graphical user interface to receive user inputs of boundary and bathymetry information and automatically generates a mesh based on the input information and user selections of the number of mesh refinements based on the bathymetry that should be run. The mesh generation tool also performs a check of the computing resources needed to construct a mesh with the selected parameters and allows the user to change the parameters before generating the mesh if necessary to avoid excessive resource use. The mesh editing tool includes a fully automated master smoothing script that applies a set of “best practices” mesh operations to a mesh, and further includes a set of mesh editing tools that can be applied individually to edit and refine a mesh to best suit a user's needs. Meshes generated in accordance with the present invention can include properly formatted ADCIRC grid files (fort.14 file) that can be used to represent coastal ocean dynamics in a discrete computational framework. | 04-15-2010 |
Todd Massey, Daytona Beach, FL US
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20140196344 | UNDER-FOLD FIREARM STOCK ASSEMBLY - An under-fold firearm stock assembly includes an elongated main body having a longitudinal channel and a firing mechanism opening. A stock and butt stock are positioned along the back of the main body, and a pivot assembly transitions the stock between an open and closed position. | 07-17-2014 |
Troy S. Massey, Rock Hill, SC US
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20130185817 | Microencapsulated Volatile Insect Repellent and/or Insecticide Agent and Methods of Making and Using the Same - This disclosure is particularly directed to arthropodal compositions in the form of capsules containing an active arthropod agent, more particularly to capsules containing an active arthropod agent and methods of making and using the same. The active arthropod agent may be an insect repellent and/or an insecticide agent. | 07-18-2013 |
Velma Viane Massey, Williamston, SC US
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20090020424 | CONTAMINATION-RESISTANT GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A sensor element that may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may include gamma alumina and a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate. A sensor element that may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may include gamma alumina, a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate, and boehmite alumina. A method of making a contamination-resistant sensor element that may include mixing gamma alumina and a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate to form a mixture, applying the mixture to at least a portion of a sensor element, and temperature treating the mixture to form a contamination-resistant coating on the sensor element. | 01-22-2009 |
20100264026 | CONTAMINATION-RESISTANT GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A contamination-resistant sensor element and methods for making the same are provided. A sensor element may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may comprise gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide and may have a thickness of about 100 to about 600 microns and a porosity of about 20 to about 70 percent. The method may include using gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide to form a mixture, applying the mixture to at least a portion of a sensor element, and temperature treated the mixture to form a contamination-resistant coating on the surface of the measuring cell. | 10-21-2010 |
Victor Massey, Orting, WA US
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20140041323 | SCREEN ATTACHMENT HANDLE WITH LATCH - A screen assembly is configured to be removably secured to an architectural opening. The screen assembly includes a screen frame having a screen member coupled thereto. A latch mechanism includes a latch member movable relative to the screen frame from an engaged position to a disengaged position along a given linear axis. The latch assembly rotates about a pivot perpendicular to the linear axis to lock the latch assembly in the disengaged position. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041324 | SCREEN ATTACHMENT METHOD FOR LINEALS - A window screen assembly comprising a screen frame including a screen lineal and a lip portion, the screen lineal including an aperture and a screen channel, a screen member secured in the screen channel. The assembly also has a slide assembly comprising a shield attached to the screen lineal, mounted into the aperture, a top slide attached to the shield, movable relative to the screen frame from an engaged position to a disengaged position along a given linear axis. The slide comprises a cap, a post attached to the cap, a ramp attached to the post. The shield has at least one shield springs embedded in the shield. The window screen assembly is configured to be removably secured to an architectural member. | 02-13-2014 |
20140053390 | ACCESSORY JOINT CONNECTOR - A frame having a front face and a rear face comprises a first lineal, a second lineal, a first lineal joint connector inserted into the first lineal and a second lineal joint connector inserted into the second lineal. A first fastener extends through the first lineal joint connector into the second lineal joint connector. A second fastener extends through the second lineal joint connector into the first lineal joint connector. | 02-27-2014 |
20140064844 | LINEAL CONNECTOR AND TEMPLATE - A member is adapted to be used for forming at least one assembly opening in a first lineal, wherein the member provides a template for locating the at least one assembly opening. The members further adapted to be used to connect the first lineal to a second lineal using the member and the at least one assembly opening. | 03-06-2014 |
20140173991 | SLIDING DOOR WITH RAMP - A sliding door includes slidable panel. A first weather stripping member is secured to a portion of the slidable panel. A header and a sill each include a track having a length defining a longitudinal axis. At least one of the tracks includes a first ramp and a second ramp spaced from the first ramp along the longitudinal axis. The slidable panel moves along the longitudinal axis from an open position to a closed position. The slidable panel is moved from a lowered position to a raised position on both the first ramp and second ramp as the slidable panel is moved to the closed position. The weather stripping member is engaged against one of either the header or sill when the slidable panel is in the raised and closed position. The weather stripping is disengaged from the header or sill when the slidable panel is the lowered and open position. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174007 | WINDOW TRIM SYSTEM - A trim assembly comprising a clip having a body including a first portion configured to be receivably removed within a slot of an architectural member and a second portion configured to removably secure a trim element. The second portion includes a spring biased member biasing the trim element. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174020 | FRAME JOINT CONNECTOR - A frame the joint connector comprises a first head, a second head and a neck interconnecting the first head and the second head. The first head forms a first shoulder adjacent the neck facing the second head. The second head forms a second shoulder adjacent the neck facing the first head. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174021 | SCREEN CORNER ATTACHMENT - A screen frame includes at least two lineal members and a corner brace securing the two lineal members together. A turn piece latch is rotatably secured in an aperture in the corner brace. The turn piece latch includes a latch portion releasbly securing the screen frame to a window structure. | 06-26-2014 |
Victor T. Massey, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20110162281 | ASTRAGAL ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON EXTERIOR DOORS - A double door assembly having an active door and a passive door includes an astragal that is formed of a composite of aluminum and wood. The astragal is formed of an aluminum rail with a U-shaped cross section that receives a wooden insert. The astragal is mounted to a passive door such that the U-shaped cross section opens to the active door and the wooden insert presents a mounting surface for hardware. | 07-07-2011 |
Wesley Massey, Starr, SC US
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20110021125 | Poultry processing system - A system for processing meat is provided. The system includes a conveyor that carries a food holder through a pivoting engagement. The food holder defines a first cutting groove and a second cutting groove that intersect one another. Automatic cutting blades are configured for being at least partially received within the first and second cutting grooves in order to automatically cut meat carried by the food holder. The food holder is configured for being positioned with respect to the conveyor so that the first automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the first cutting groove and so that the second automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the second cutting groove. | 01-27-2011 |
William J. Massey, Park Ridge, NJ US
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20130040766 | PITCHING MOVEMENT TRAINING DEVICE - A pitching movement training device includes a ball, a plurality of pegs selectively secured at predetermined locations about the surface of the ball, and at least one band secured between adjacent pegs. The ball has a seam and at least one of the pegs being positioned adjacent the seam. The ball allows one to teach athletes proper hand positioning upon a ball while throwing specific pitches. The method includes providing the plurality of pegs and the ball, securing the pegs to the ball at predetermined locations about the outer surface of the ball, positioning a user's fingers relative to the pegs; and instructing the user to throw a pitch with a specific hand motion. | 02-14-2013 |
William J. Massey, Shorewood, IL US
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20140254372 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, PROCEDURE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVISIONING A NETWORK - A procedure for provisioning a network, and a system, apparatus, and computer program that operate in accordance with the procedure. The procedure comprises performing a provisioning action to provision a traffic flow in a network. A graphical representation of a portion of the network is provided based on a result of the provisioning action. In one example aspect, the graphical representation comprises a plurality of representative elements representing one or more network components and one or more links between at least two of the plurality of representative elements. The network components comprise, for example, at least one of a network element, an optical channel, or a cross-connection, or the like. | 09-11-2014 |
W. Russell Massey, Levittown, PA US
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20090094491 | Apparatus and method for dynamically detecting improper configuration data provided in a network - A system (such as a process control system or communication system) includes one or more sources of configuration data (such as one or more BootP or DHCP servers). A testing mechanism transmits one or more requests for configuration data over a network. One or more sources of configuration data may respond to the requests, such as by providing configuration data (like IP addresses or NTP parameters) to the testing mechanism. The testing mechanism uses the response(s) to identify problems with the sources of configuration data. For example, if responses are received from multiple sources of configuration data, the testing mechanism could generate a notification indicating that a problem exists when the responses contain inconsistent configuration data. Also, if no responses are received, the testing mechanism could generate a notification indicating that a problem exists since no configuration data has been received. Any other or additional problems could also be detected. | 04-09-2009 |