John Charles
John Charles Baumhauer, Jr., Indianapolis, IN US
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20080292066 | Telephone handset coupling system - A telephone handset that includes both a speaker and a secondary flux coil is provided. The secondary flux coil provides improved inductive coupling between the handset and a hearing aid. Due to the wiring configuration of the handset, the speaker and the secondary flux coil can be independently filtered, thus providing means for independently optimizing the performance of both the speaker and the secondary flux coil. Suitable filters include both passive circuits and digital signal processors. | 11-27-2008 |
20100027817 | Controlled leakage omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element - An omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element with improved low frequency background ambient acoustical noise rejection is provided. The omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element includes a plurality of passageways in acoustic series that couple at least one acoustic aperture of the microphone element to an acoustic cavity formed within the microphone element. At least one of said plurality of passageways is of a predefined size that is determined to provide the desired response roll-off within a predefined frequency range. In at least one preferred configuration, the roll-off resulting from the plurality of passageways is greater than 2.0 dB between 300 and 100 Hz. In at least one alternate preferred configuration, the roll-off resulting from the plurality of passageways is greater than 3.0 dB between 300 and 100 Hz. | 02-04-2010 |
20100290661 | Transducer package with interior support frame - A surface mountable package for use with an audio transducer is provided. In addition to the audio transducer, the surface mountable package includes a substrate, a cover, and a transducer support frame mounted within, and attached to, the substrate and cover. The support frame includes one or more cavities that, in combination with the audio transducer, substrate and cover, define the front and rear acoustic cavity volumes. | 11-18-2010 |
20120250897 | Dual Cell MEMS Assembly - A transducer assembly utilizing at least two MEMS transducers is provided, the transducer assembly preferably defining either an omnidirectional or directional microphone. In addition to at least first and second MEMS transducers, the assembly includes a signal processing circuit electrically connected to the MEMS transducers, a plurality of terminal pads electrically connected to the signal processing circuit, and a transducer enclosure housing the first and second MEMS transducers. The MEMS transducers may be electrically connected to the signal processing circuit using either wire bonds or a flip-chip design. The signal processing circuit may be comprised of either a discrete circuit or an integrated circuit. The first and second MEMS transducers may be electrically connected in series or in parallel to the signal processing circuit. The first and second MEMS transducers may be acoustically coupled in series or in parallel. | 10-04-2012 |
20130044899 | Dual Backplate Microphone - A dual backplate microphone is provided that utilizes either an electret condenser or a MEMS condenser configuration and in which an op-amp IC is electrically connected to both backplates and the conductive layer of the diaphragm. | 02-21-2013 |
John Charles Brazas, Jr., Hilton, NY US
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20080278548 | PRINTER HAVING IMPROVED GAS FLOW DROP DEFLECTION - A drop generator operable to selectively form a drop having a first size and a drop having a second size from liquid emitted through a nozzle associated with the drop generator. The drop having the first size and the drop having the second size travel along a drop trajectory with the first size being larger than the second size when compared to each other. Each of the drops has a drop velocity. A gas flow deflection system includes a gas flow that is directed at a deflection zone that comprises at least a portion of the drop trajectory. The gas flow in the deflection zone includes a velocity vector having a parallel velocity component and a perpendicular velocity component with the parallel velocity component and the perpendicular velocity component being defined relative to the drop trajectory. | 11-13-2008 |
John Charles Callingham, Sapphire Beach AU
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20150013208 | DEVICE FOR RETRIEVING FISH - The present invention is directed to a device for retrieving a fish caught on a fishing line, the device including a receptacle for passing along the fishing line and then receiving the caught fish, and a retriever for retrieving the receptacle and the fish. | 01-15-2015 |
John Charles Caris, Hartland, MI US
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20140345091 | FASTENER SYSTEM WITH DISSIMILAR METALS - An article, for use in coupling a first member including a first material to a second member including a second material different than the first material, includes a clip having a first leg, a second leg, and a middle portion located between the first and second legs. The clip has an inner side including the first material and an outer side including the second material. The clip is aligned on one of the first and second members so the inner side of the clip contacts one of the first and second members and the outer side of the clip contacts the other of the first and second members. | 11-27-2014 |
20150048650 | VEHICLE FRAME COMPONENT - A vehicle frame component for limiting the movement of the wheel of the vehicle toward the cab of a cab on frame vehicle including a base member welded to openings in the frame side rail and extending outwardly and located proximal the wheel structure. In one embodiment the vehicle frame component is located forward of the wheel and includes a tire puncture device to deflate the tire during an offset front impact and in a second embodiment the vehicle frame component is located rearward of the wheel. The vehicle frame component has particular utility during an offset front impact where the offset is less than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the vehicle. | 02-19-2015 |
20150259010 | VEHICLE FRAME COMPONENT - A vehicle frame component for limiting the movement of the wheel of the vehicle toward the cab of a cab on frame vehicle including a base member welded to openings in the frame side rail and extending outwardly and located proximal the wheel structure. In one embodiment the vehicle frame component is located forward of the wheel and includes a tire puncture device to deflate the tire during an offset front impact and in a second embodiment the vehicle frame component is located rearward of the wheel. The vehicle frame component has particular utility during an offset front impact where the offset is less than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the vehicle. | 09-17-2015 |
20160107592 | VEHICLE FRAME COMPONENT - A vehicle frame component for limiting the movement of the wheel of the vehicle toward the cab of a cab on frame vehicle including a base member welded to openings in the frame side rail and extending outwardly and located proximal the wheel structure. In one embodiment the vehicle frame component is located forward of the wheel and includes a tire puncture device to deflate the tire during an offset front impact and in a second embodiment the vehicle frame component is located rearward of the wheel. The vehicle frame component has particular utility during an offset front impact where the offset is less than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the vehicle. | 04-21-2016 |
John Charles Carpenter, Ingalls, IN US
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20150247345 | ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEM - An illustrative access control system includes a locking assembly operable in locked and unlocked states, and a drive assembly operable to actuate the locking assembly. The drive assembly includes an electromechanical actuator, and energy storage device, and a control system. The electromechanical actuator is operable, upon receiving power, to transition the locking assembly between the locked state and the unlocked state. The energy storage device is electrically coupled to the electromechanical actuator, and configured to store electrical power from the power supply when the drive assembly is coupled to the power supply. The control system is configured to couple the drive assembly to the power supply in response to a first condition, and to thereafter transmit energy only from the energy storage device to power the electromechanical actuator, based at least in part upon a level of energy stored in the energy storage device. | 09-03-2015 |
John Charles Clark, Buckinghamshire GB
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20090324493 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A SALINE SOLUTION COMPRISING [13N] NH4 + AND USE OF A DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for preparing a saline solution comprising [13N]NH4+. The method comprises following steps: preparing [13N]NH3 gas, transporting [13N]NH3 gas to a diffusion chamber, to a first side of a semipermeable membrane, transporting sterile saline solution to the diffusion chamber, to a second side of a semipermeable membrane, allowing the mixing of [13N]NH3 gas that has penetrated the semipermeable membrane with the saline solution on the second side of the semipermeable membrane, whereby saline solution comprising [13N]NH4+ is obtained, and directing the saline solution comprising [13N]NH4+ out from the diffusion chamber. The invention relates also to use of a device for preparing a radiolabelled saline solution for preparation of a saline solution comprising [13N]NH4+. | 12-31-2009 |
John Charles Colvard, Wilkesboro, NC US
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20080253834 | 3D CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINES - A construction system utilizing 3D control includes a fixed base station of known location; a self-propelled construction machine located in the general vicinity of the fixed base station; and a rotating mobile unit assembly mounted on the self-propelled construction machine and having a location-determination device arranged to rotate around an axis. The location-determination device is adapted to operate in conjunction with the fixed base station to determine geodetic information about the self-propelled construction machine. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253835 | AUTOMATED STRINGLINE INSTALLATION SYSTEM - An automated stringline installation system includes a vehicle, a 3D control system, at least partly carried by the vehicle, for determining location information, and an adjustable arm assembly, mounted on the vehicle, that identifies the location of a relative point in a stringline installation using the location information determined by the 3D control system. The adjustable arm assembly includes an operational arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a string, dispensed from the operational arm, for use in a stringline installation, and a sensor used to determine information pertaining to the location of the distal end of the operational arm assembly relative to the proximal end of the operational arm. | 10-16-2008 |
John Charles Curlander, Boulder, CO US
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20100182396 | DATA CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system that facilitates collecting data is described herein. The system includes a digital camera that is configured to capture images in a visible light spectrum and a near-infrared camera that is configured to capture near infrared images, wherein a field of view of the digital camera and the field of view of the near-infrared camera are substantially similar. The system further includes a trigger component that is configured to cause the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to capture images at a substantially similar point in time, and also includes a mounting mechanism that facilitates mounting the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to an automobile. | 07-22-2010 |
20100182430 | DETERMINING TRIGGER RATE FOR A DIGITAL CAMERA - A system that facilitates determining a trigger rate for a digital camera to provide a threshold forward overlap for consecutively captured images is described herein. The system includes a receiver component that receives first data pertaining to a distance between the digital camera and a surface. The system additionally includes a rate determiner component that is in communication with the receiver component, wherein the rate determiner component determines the trigger rate for the digital camera based at least in part upon the first data, wherein the trigger rate is indicative of an amount of time between consecutive images captured by the digital camera. | 07-22-2010 |
20100182444 | DETERMINING EXPOSURE TIME IN A DIGITAL CAMERA - A digital camera described herein includes an analyzer component that analyzes a histogram of a first image, wherein the first image has a first resolution. The digital camera also includes a setter component that sets an exposure time for capturing a second image based at least in part upon the analysis of the histogram of the first image, wherein the second image has a second resolution, and wherein the first resolution of the first image is less than the second resolution of the second image. | 07-22-2010 |
20100183034 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF MULTI-TIME BASE DATA SOURCES - Systems and methods are described herein that cause data from asynchronous data sources to be provided with a timestamp that corresponds to a common time base. A trigger board can be used to control synchronized data sources, and can generate timestamps when data is collected by the synchronized data sources. Unsynchronized data sources can generate data independent of the trigger board. System timestamps are generated each time data from the synchronized data source and the unsynchronized data source is received. Values of the system timestamp can be modified, and can be replaced by timestamps that correspond to the time base used by the trigger board. | 07-22-2010 |
20110228091 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES TO A COMMON TIME BASE - Systems and methods are described herein that cause data from asynchronous data sources to be provided with a timestamp that corresponds to a common time base. A trigger board can be used to control synchronized data sources, and can generate timestamps when data is collected by the synchronized data sources. Unsynchronized data sources can generate data independent of the trigger board. System timestamps are generated each time data from the synchronized data source and the unsynchronized data source is received. Values of the system timestamp can be modified, and can be replaced by timestamps that correspond to the time base used by the trigger board. | 09-22-2011 |
20120129546 | PATH PROGRESSION MATCHING FOR INDOOR POSITIONING SYSTEMS - A path progression matching system and method that uses path progression to find a current position of a mobile device in an indoor environment and a path history to find the path of the mobile device to get to the current position. Embodiments of the system and method use path history information, constraints, and optimization measures such as the use of received signal strength indicator (RSSI) weighted correlation coefficients. Embodiments of the system and method include a unified probabilistic model that uses path history and allows multiple constraints to be applied simultaneously. Embodiments of the system and method also include a path progression module having a first-stage progression module, which finds a starting location for the path progression matching, a second-stage module, which begins building a path history, and a third-stage progression module, which uses the path history to find the current position and path. | 05-24-2012 |
20130083631 | SOUND-BASED POSITIONING - A receiving device captures sounds signals (e.g., ultrasonic) from multiple sound signal sources, selects the sound signals satisfying a reliability condition for use in determining an initial position of the receiving device relative to the corresponding sound signal sources, determines the initial position of the receiving device using multilateration of the selected sound signals, and updates the current position of the receiving device as the reliability of individual sound signals varies in the presence of dynamically changing environmental interference, multipathing, and movement between the receiving device and the sound signal sources. | 04-04-2013 |
20150326783 | THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR IMAGING BUILDING FACADES USING A DIGITAL CAMERA, A NEAR-INFRARED CAMERA, AND LASER RANGE FINDER - A system that facilitates collecting data is described herein. The system includes a digital camera that is configured to capture images in a visible light spectrum and a near-infrared camera that is configured to capture near infrared images, wherein a field of view of the digital camera and the field of view of the near-infrared camera are substantially similar. The system further includes a trigger component that is configured to cause the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to capture images at a substantially similar point in time, and also includes a mounting mechanism that facilitates mounting the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to an automobile. | 11-12-2015 |
John Charles Debraal, Appleton, WI US
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20100029537 | DELIVERY PARTICLE - The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required. | 02-04-2010 |
20100029539 | DELIVERY PARTICLE - The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required. | 02-04-2010 |
20120304534 | CHARCOAL HAVING ENCAPSULATED IGNITER MATERIAL - The properties of charcoal can be improved by providing microcapsules containing an ignitable material on or within the charcoal. The microcapsules can be made of polyacrylate and the ignitable material includes hydrocarbons such as a paraffin combination, alcohols, and combinations. | 12-06-2012 |
20140134242 | DELIVERY PARTICLE - The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required. | 05-15-2014 |
20140370271 | COATED PAPER - A coated paper with enhanced properties and/or lower cost can be obtained by using a coating that contains a binder and stanchion-encapsulated titanium dioxide. The stanchion-encapsulated titanium dioxide can provide the same or similar brightness, gloss, and/or opacity while using less titanium dioxide. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370272 | ENCAPSULATION OF SOLID PARTICLES - A particle composition includes one or more particles comprising a pigment material and a polymeric coating layer at least partially surrounding the pigment particle and stanchions for particle to particle bridging extending from the coating layer. The particle composition can further include discrete particle separators between the particles of pigment material. The stanchions and particle separators contribute to a reduced particle density in the particle composition. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371343 | PAINT WITH ENCAPSULATED SOLID PARTICLES - A paint composition, which comprises a stanchion-encapsulated pigment such as titanium dioxide, can provide enhanced paint quality with reduced cost. | 12-18-2014 |
20150080285 | DELIVERY PARTICLE - The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required. | 03-19-2015 |
John Charles Derler, Chicago, IL US
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20090056833 | Router Table With Mechanical Drive - A router table comprises a table top, a bit mount, and a drive train. The bit mount is configured to hold a router bit such that the router bit extends from the table top defining a bit axis. The drive train is positioned under the table top and is operably connected between the bit mount and a drive coupling. The drive coupling is configured to engage a driven member, with the drive coupling defining a drive axis that is not coaxial with the bit axis. The driven member may be provided by a drive bit on a portable router secured to the table top. Operation of the portable router results in rotation of the driven member. Rotation of the driven member and associated drive coupling operates the drive train and results in rotation of the bit mount and associated router bit. | 03-05-2009 |
20110222981 | ROUTER TABLE CLAMP SYSTEM AND ROUTER TABLE INCLUDING THE CLAMP SYSTEM - A router table clamp system for attaching a router to a router table, wherein the system includes a first plate that is fixed with respect to the router table, a second plate that is configured to cooperate with the first plate to enable the router to be removably attached to the router table, and a clamping mechanism configured and arranged to move the second plate with respect to the first plate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the clamping mechanism is in the locked position, the router is securely attached to the router table. The clamping mechanism also includes a lever assembly configured and arranged to move the second plate in a locking direction and an unlocking direction, which directions are both generally coincident with a plane defined by the second plate, wherein the locking direction is opposite of the unlocking direction. | 09-15-2011 |
John Charles Donachy, Austin, TX US
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20150305182 | SECURING ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE ELEMENTS OF A DEVICE - Aspects of the present invention include systems and methods include unique solutions for providing secure, selectable access to one or more functional elements of a device. In embodiments, a tab-lock system with moveable tab-locks can be positioned to block or allow access to functional elements of a device. In embodiments, the tab-lock system is configured so that when a locking device, such as a common Kensington lock, is locked to the device, the tab-locks settings cannot be changed. Such systems may be used to control the ability of individuals to physically access the interfaces of the device. Thus, such systems help secure an electronic device against inadvertent or malicious actions. | 10-22-2015 |
John Charles Drenter, Davenport, IA US
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20160093410 | ELECTRON BEAM SYSTEM - Apparatus for electron beam treatment of three-dimensional parts that includes cavities in a shielded rotating drum that preferably includes additional rotation mechanism for rotating parts within cavities in said drum. Radiation associated with the electron beam emitter is substantially shielded by the combination of the drum and the additional radiation shielding. The rotating drum is preferably made of at least four sections axially stacked, and its shielding properties are enhanced by including lead filled holes drilled in the sections. | 03-31-2016 |
John Charles Ellice-Flint, Henley Beach AU
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20120174482 | CARBON CAPTURE - The present invention relates to the separation and capture of carbon-containing compounds from gases. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of rare-earth based compounds for the capture and separation of carbon-containing compounds from gases. The carbon capture processes can be integrated into fossil fuel power generation plants or other industrial process plants in order to reduce emission of greenhouse gases from the plants. | 07-12-2012 |
John Charles Ellice-Flint, Sydney AU
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20160141873 | Electrical Power Control Method and System - A method and system for controlling the transfer of electrical power between a first electrical network and a second electrical network is disclosed. The method includes receiving at the second electrical network pricing information from the first electrical network, the pricing information associated with the supply of electrical power between the first electrical network and the second electrical network, and modifying a demand characteristic of the second electrical network based on the pricing information. | 05-19-2016 |
John Charles Ferlatte, North York CA
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20130148861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIDEO PROCESSING - A system and method for processing video is disclosed. The method includes receiving video of an area; determining a movement profile for each of a plurality of movable objects in the video; determining an interest-rating for each movable object of the plurality of movable objects based on a correlation between the movement profile of that object and a template; and identifying a sub-portion of the video based upon the interest-ratings. | 06-13-2013 |
John Charles Frankenfield, Greenacres, FL US
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20080245285 | SELF CONTAINED INTEGRATED MOORING SYSTEM - A self contained integrated mooring system configured to contain items within a payload container in a water body is disclosed. The self contained integrated mooring system may include components for conveniently collecting and storing the components of the self contained integrated mooring system. The self contained integrated mooring system may be formed from the payload container, a mooring line handling and storage module, an anchor and a system container in a single system that eliminates having to work and rework anchor lines on a deck of a boat. | 10-09-2008 |
John Charles Gyorffy, Calgary CA
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20100287382 | Two-factor graphical password for text password and encryption key generation - This invention details systems, methods, and devices for providing a two-factor graphical password system to a user so that the user may obtain access to a restricted resource. A first previously selected image (previously selected by the user) is presented to the user to enter his password by sequentially selecting predetermined areas on the first image. The user's input is used to create an encryption/decryption key which is used for communicating between a user application and a device. If the user has entered the correct password, then the device can communicate with the user application. Once the device can communicate with the user application, a second previously selected image (previously selected by the user) is presented to the user from the device. The user enters his second password and the user's input is sent to the device. The device then creates the user's alphanumeric password or another encryption key from the user's input and sends this to the user application. The user application then transmits the password or key to the system which restricts access to the restricted resource. | 11-11-2010 |
John Charles Hakala, Lakewood, CO US
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20100120887 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF MELATONIN - The present invention relates to low-dose formulations of melatonin, and methods of use thereof, which provide a sustained release of melatonin so as to rapidly increase plasma levels of melatonin, maintain a relatively high level (which mimics the endogenous level of a young subject) for approximately 5-6 hours, and then decrease so as to achieve low levels by early morning (rapid washout), thereby avoiding a “hangover effect”. The sustained release formulations of the invention may be used to treat a variety of sleep-related disorders, including, but not limited to, delayed onset and maintenance forms of insomnia. | 05-13-2010 |
John Charles Hanger, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090187459 | System and method for qualifying a lead originating with an advertisement published on-line - A system and method are provided for qualifying leads originating from an advertisement published online. The system is configured to track certain events relative to an advertisement. Tracked event data may be recorded to a database. | 07-23-2009 |
20100076837 | Presence optimized advertisement publishing system and methodology - A system and method are provided for publishing certain advertising information on-line. Presence indicators are incorporated into merchant advertisements published online. The presence indicators are preferably active hyper-links that are configured to allow a consumer to send a request to a merchant for initiation of a 2-way real time communications session. The system provides for adding one of a pool of merchant representatives to an opened communications session with the consumer. Advertisements may be selectively published or withheld from publication based upon the availability status of an associated merchant. | 03-25-2010 |
John Charles Hilburn, Austin, TX US
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20090101603 | TOOL-LESS RACK RAIL SYSTEM INCORPORATING CLAMPING MECHANISM - A rack rail system engageable with a post of a rack. The rack rail system includes a rail assembly and a flange provided on at least an end of the rail assembly. The flange includes a pin insertable into an aperture of the post when the flange is adjacent to the post. The rack rail system further includes a clamp pivotably connected to the flange and movable from an open position and a closed position. The clamp receives both the post and the flange in the closed position. | 04-23-2009 |
20100251534 | TOOL-LESS RACK RAIL SYSTEM INCORPORATING CLAMPING MECHANISM - A rack rail system engageable with a post of a rack. The rack rail system includes a rail assembly and a flange provided on at least an end of the rail assembly. The flange includes a pin insertable into an aperture of the post when the flange is adjacent to the post. The rack rail system further includes a clamp pivotably connected to the flange and movable from an open position and a closed position. The clamp receives both the post and the flange in the closed position. | 10-07-2010 |
20120102247 | Cabling Between Rack Drawers Using Proximity Connectors And Wiring Filter Masks - An approach is provided in which a number of inter-unit communication connections are detected between a rack-mounted system unit and adjacent rack-mounted system units. The connections are established by a set of electrical contacts selected from a set of available electrical contacts included on surfaces of the rack-mounted system unit. The set of electrical contacts is determined by physical masks inserted between the rack-mounted system unit and adjacent rack-mounted system units. A configuration of rack-mounted system units is identified including the rack-mounted system unit and the adjacent system units rack based on an arrangement of the inter-unit communication connections. | 04-26-2012 |
John Charles Hounschell, Grain Valley, MO US
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20080252480 | System and Method for Sensing Misalignment of a Railroad Signaling System - A system is provided for sensing misalignment of a railroad signaling system. The railroad signaling system includes at least one railroad signal coupled to at least one elongated member adjacent to a railroad. The system includes at least one transmitter positioned within at least one elongated member, and at least one receiver positioned from each of said at least one transmitter within at least one adjacent elongated member to the at least one elongated member. More particularly, the system includes at least one electronic device coupled to each of a transmitter and each of at least one receiver, to sense detection of each transmitter by at least one receiver of at least one receiver indicative of misalignment of the railroad signaling system. | 10-16-2008 |
John Charles Hounschell, Ii, Grain Valley, MO US
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20080296442 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING THE OPERATION OF A RAILROAD GATE - A system for verifying the operation of a railroad gate is provided. The system includes a tilt device for measuring a tilt of the railroad gate and a controller coupled to the tilt device. The controller is selectively operable in a calibration mode and a monitoring mode. In the calibration mode, the controller measures a predetermined tilt of the railroad gate. In the monitoring mode, the controller measures a current tilt of the railroad gate to determine deviations between the current tilt and the predetermined tilt. | 12-04-2008 |
John Charles Hounschell, Ii, Melbourne, FL US
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20150081214 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING DAMAGED SECTIONS OF A ROUTE - A method and system for examining velocity differences in a vehicle speed of a vehicle and the angular speed of the axles and/or wheels of the vehicle system traveling along a route to determine if the route is damaged and/or to identify the location of the potentially damaged section of the route. The differences may represent wheel creeps of the vehicle system. | 03-19-2015 |
20150179003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING DAMAGED SECTIONS OF A ROUTE - A method and system for determining rail defects. The method and system receive route performance measurements from a vehicle system traveling along a route and normalize the route performance measurements based on one or more characteristics of the vehicle system. The method and a system also determine a defect for a segment of the route based at least in part on the normalized route performance measurements with respect to a threshold bandwidth corresponding to the segment. The method and system also examine velocity differences in a vehicle speed of a vehicle and the angular speed of the axles and/or wheels of the vehicle system traveling along a route to determine if the route is damaged and/or to identify the location of the potentially damaged section of the route. The differences may represent wheel creeps of the vehicle system. | 06-25-2015 |
John Charles Knight, Charlottesville, VA US
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20160085883 | Verification System for System Design Consistency - An example system is executable by one or more processors to retrieve a development model and a production model; translate the development model and the production model into formal specifications; generate a set of theorems for checking constrained equivalence between the development model and the production model; combine formal specification of the development model, formal specification of the production model, and the set of theorems into a combined specification; and prove the constrained equivalence based on the theorems. | 03-24-2016 |
John Charles Larre, New York, NY US
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20130249218 | Animal Collision Avoidance System - The present disclosure is grounded in field study of habits of many species of animals, such as birds and bats to provide some examples, as well as their anatomical composition. This study has allowed an understanding of ingrained responses of these animals that can be modified by a biological understanding of physiology, sound and ultrasound technology, laser technology, and intelligent animal recognition. The unique coordination between these specialized technologies provides for animal casualty prevention in a sustainable way that achieves unprecedented success in diverting or deterring animals from their collision course with objects, such as wind turbines or aircraft to provide some examples. Moreover, the present disclosure does not substantially affect the well-being of the animals and does not introduce substantially harmful side-effects to the animals, their environment, and any surrounding human population. | 09-26-2013 |
John Charles Le Bas, Houston, TX US
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20120213587 | DEEPWATER CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS WITH FLEXIBLE RISER AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A subsea oil containment system, comprising: a subsea collector located near the bottom of a body of water; a surface collector located near a surface of the body of water; and a flexible riser connected to the subsea collector at a first end and extending to a second end located near the surface collector. | 08-23-2012 |
John Charles Limroth, Clermont-Ferrand FR
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20140345763 | TIRE WITH COMPLEX BELTS - A tire comprises at least a left tread portion, a right tread portion, wherein the left tread portion and the right tread portion are axially separated by a longitudinally oriented groove. A tread reinforcement comprises a plurality of tread reinforcing layers wherein the reinforcement elements are formed of parallel reinforcements arranged in opposing layers, and each of the opposing layers has a bias angle relative to the circumferential direction. The bias angles of the reinforcement elements in each of the tread reinforcing layers corresponds to a plurality of equilibrium membrane shapes determined from membrane equilibrium equations that are joined together to create a continuous, complex shape. | 11-27-2014 |
John Charles Merrison, Milwaukee, WI US
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20090021080 | Power Systems and Methods Using an Induction Generator in Cooperation with an Uninterruptible Power Supply - A power system includes a load bus configured to be connected to a power source, a generator and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The generator is operated as an induction generator to provide power to the load bus while providing reactive power to the load bus from the UPS. In some embodiments, prior to operating the generator as an induction generator, the generator is operated as an induction motor while the load bus is receiving power from the power source. Responsive to loss of the power source, the UPS may be used to maintain operation of the generator as an induction motor while the prime mover accelerates up to a speed sufficient to drive the generator as an induction generator. | 01-22-2009 |
20100315033 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DYNAMIC REGULATION OF REAL POWER TO A LOAD - A system and method for controlling an AC motor drive includes a control system programmed with an energy algorithm configured to optimize operation of the motor drive. Specifically, the control system receives input of an initial voltage-frequency command to the AC motor drive, receives a real-time output of the AC motor drive generated according to the initial voltage-frequency command, and determines a real-time value of a motor parameter based on the real-time output of the AC motor drive. The control system also inputs a plurality of modified voltage-frequency commands to the AC motor drive, determines the real-time value of the motor parameter corresponding to each of the plurality of modified voltage-frequency commands, and identifies an optimal value of the motor parameter based on the real-time values of the motor parameter. The control system maintains an input of a current modified voltage-frequency command when the real-time value of the motor parameter corresponds to the optimal value of the motor parameter. | 12-16-2010 |
John Charles Mulley, South Australia AU
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20090081724 | Mutations in Ion Channels - A method of identifying a subject predisposed to a disorder associated with ion channel dysfunction, comprising ascertaining whether at least one of the genes encoding ion channel subunits in said subject has undergone a mutation event as set forth in one of SEQ ID Numbers: 1-72. | 03-26-2009 |
20100088778 | Methods of Treatment, and Diagnosis of Epilepsy by Detecting Mutations in the SCN1A Gene - A method for the diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome, including SMEI or an SMEI-related syndrome, in a patient comprising testing for an alteration in the SCN1A gene in a sample obtained from the patient; and if an alteration is identified, comparing said alteration to any one of those listed in Table 3, wherein if said alteration is identical to any one of those listed in Table 3, a diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome, including SMEI or an SMEI-related syndrome, in said patient is made in accordance with the correlation set forth in Table 3. | 04-08-2010 |
20110126302 | DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR EFMR (EPILEPSY AND MENTAL RETARDATION LIMITED TO FEMALES) - Methods and kits for the diagnosis of illnesses related to protocadherin 19 (PCDH 19) protein deficiency or altered PCDH 19 protein function, in particular EFMR (Epilepsy and Mental Retardation limited to Females) are provided, as well as methods and kits for the identification of a predisposition to such illnesses and methods of screening subjects to identify carriers of such illnesses and methods and kits for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of PCDH 19 deficiency or altered PCDH 19 protein function. Further, nucleotide and amino acid sequences corresponding to a complete PCDH19 open reading frame (ORF), mutant sequences encoding non-functional PCDH19 mRNA or altered PCDH19 mRN A are described along with transformed cells and non-human transgenic animals comprising wild-type or mutant PCDH19 ORF nucleotide sequences. | 05-26-2011 |
John Charles Mulley, Firle AU
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20100136623 | MUTATIONS IN ION CHANNELS - A method of identifying a subject predisposed to a disorder associated with ion channel dysfunction, comprising ascertaining whether at least one of the genes encoding ion channel subunits in said subject has undergone a mutation event such that a cDNA derived from said subject has the sequence set forth in one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-134. | 06-03-2010 |
20140304846 | GENE AND MUTATIONS THEREOF ASSOCIATED WITH SEIZURE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS - The present invention relates to the proline rich transmembrane protein 2 (PRRT2) gene, and the identification of mutations and variations in PRRT2 that give rise to seizure and movement disorders. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for the diagnosis or prognosis of such disorders by identifying alterations in the PRRT2 gene. Identification of alterations in the PRRT2 gene also enables the identification of subjects with an increased likelihood of having an offspring predisposed to such disorders. The present invention also provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising an alteration in the PRRT2 gene, wherein said alteration produces a seizure and/or movement disorder phenotype. Also provided is an isolated PRRT2 polypeptide that comprises an alteration which produces a seizure and/or movement disorder phenotype. Furthermore, the present invention provides kit for diagnosing or prognosing a seizure and/or movement disorder in a subject, or for identifying a subject with an increased likelihood of having an offspring predisposed to a seizure and/or movement disorder, wherein the kit includes one or more components for testing for the presence of an alteration in the PRRT2 gene in the subject. | 10-09-2014 |
John Charles Olson, Seattle, WA US
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20150071542 | AUTOMATED REDACTION - In embodiments, one or more computer-readable media may have instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a processor of a computing device provide the computing device with a redaction module. The redaction module may be configured to receive a request to redact a selection of text from a document and identify instances of the text occurring within the document through an analysis of word coordinate information of an image of the document. The redaction module may further be configured to generate redaction information, including redaction coordinates, the redaction coordinates may be based on the word coordinate information associated with respective instances of the text occurring within the document. The redactions, when applied to the image in accordance with the redaction coordinates, may redact the respective instances of the text. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 03-12-2015 |
John Charles Ould, Backwell Farleigh GB
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20100018069 | CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method is described for calibrating apparatus comprising a measurement probe ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100050837 | METHOD FOR MEASURING A WORKPIECE USING A MACHINE TOOL - A method is described for measuring a workpiece on a machine tool using an analogue probe having a deflectable stylus. The method comprises the step of taking a workpiece having a nominal surface profile, the workpiece being located within the working area of the machine tool. The machine tool is used to move the analogue probe along a predetermined (known) measurement path relative to the workpiece whilst deflection of the stylus is measured. The analogue probe is moved relative to the workpiece at a speed greater than five millimeters per second and the predetermined measurement path is selected to provide intermittent contact between the stylus and the workpiece. | 03-04-2010 |
20150285629 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A PART - A method of inspecting an artefact on a machine tool includes: scanning a probe mounted on the machine tool along the surface of the artefact to be inspected. The method involves supplying a flow of fluid at least at the point of interaction between the probe and the artefact during the scanning. | 10-08-2015 |
John Charles Panosh, Charlotte, NC US
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20130001011 | SOUND MUFFLING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus for muffling sound can include first and second pivotally connected panels, each of the panels having a front side, a back side opposite the front side, a bottom edge for positioning on a base surface, and a top edge opposite the bottom edge. The panels can be moveable between an open position for use and a closed position for transport, and have complementary sections of sound dampening material, such as a plurality of foam pyramids. The foam pyramids can be positioned on the panels such that they are positioned against each other in an interlocking arrangement when the panels are in the closed position. | 01-03-2013 |
John Charles Patrin, Chanhassen, MN US
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20100159132 | Linear Deposition Source - A deposition source includes a plurality of crucibles that each contains a deposition material. A heat shield provides at least partial thermal isolation for at least one of the plurality of crucibles. A body is included with a plurality of conductance channels. An input of each of the plurality of conductance channels is coupled to an output of a respective one of the plurality of crucibles. A heater increases a temperature of the plurality of crucibles so that each crucible evaporates the deposition material into the plurality of conductance channels. An input of each of a plurality of nozzles is coupled to an output of one of the plurality of conductance channels. Evaporated deposition materials are transported from the crucibles through the conductance channels to the nozzles where the evaporated deposition material is ejected from the plurality of nozzles to form a deposition flux. | 06-24-2010 |
John Charles Punter, Frankston South AU
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20100089989 | PACKAGING CONTAINER AND BLANK - A packaging carton for wet food such as meat and fish is made of a triple ply lamination, the top and bottom plies being plastic sheet, the intermediate ply being of carton material such as paperboard but in variants the ply is made of fluted board, honeycomb matrix or side by side thin walled tubes. The intermediate ply is cruciform allowing the corners to be rectangular areas of plastic plies joined together. These form, diagonal fold flaps which are adhered to the cruciform blank to form a fold flat carton precursor. A lid is constructed in the same manner and overlies the carton to form a container which withstands tape wrapping. | 04-15-2010 |
John Charles Purkett, Longmont, CO US
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20140246998 | TORQUE DISTURBANCE CANCELLATION FOR A MOTOR - A circuit may be configured to adjust a correction signal for each phase of an electric motor based on a rotational position of a spindle of the electric motor, generate a distorted waveform based on the correction signal, and drive the electric motor in response to the distorted waveform. In some examples, back electromotive force (BEMF) may be determined in order to adjust a motor drive waveform, which may reduce or eliminate motor vibrations. A motor drive signal may be pre-warped (i.e. distorted) such that when the correctional signal and drive signals are combined, there is a reduction in acoustic emissions or motor vibrations. Other parameters, such as cogging torque, may be measured to reduce motor vibration and acoustic emissions. | 09-04-2014 |
John Charles Rosenfelder, New Ipswich, NH US
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20120103536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 05-03-2012 |
20120222326 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 09-06-2012 |
20130048225 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 02-28-2013 |
20130056158 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 03-07-2013 |
20140083627 | AUTOMATED SPRAY DRIER - A spray drier system is provided for spray drying a liquid sample such as blood plasma. The spray drier system may include a spray drier device and a spray drier assembly. The spray drier device may be configured to receive flows of an aerosolizing gas, a drying gas, and blood plasma from respective sources and couple with the spray drier assembly for transmission of the received aerosolizing gas, drying gas, and plasma to the spray drier assembly. Spray drying of the plasma is performed in the spray drier assembly under the control of the spray drier device. | 03-27-2014 |
John Charles Saukaitis, Katy, TX US
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20080282882 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE WITH A LAYER OF COATED INORGANIC OXIDE PARTICLES AND AN OVERLAYER OF A GAS-SELECTIVE MATERIAL, AND ITS MANUFACTURE AND USE - A gas separation membrane and a method of manufacturing such gas separation membrane that comprises a porous substrate treated with a layer of metal-coated inorganic oxide particles and with the layer of such metal-coated inorganic oxide particles being coated with an overlayer of a gas-selective material. | 11-20-2008 |
20090120287 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF PREPARING OR RECONDITIONING AND THE USE THEREOF - A gas separation membrane system and a method of preparing such gas separation membrane system by providing a porous support upon which is supported a membrane layer comprising a first gas-selective material and having a membrane thickness and removing therefrom a substantial portion of the first gas-selective material from the membrane layer by the use of an ultra-fine abrasive to thereby provide the membrane layer having a reduced membrane thickness. A second gas-selective material is deposited upon the membrane layer having the reduced membrane thickness to provide an overlayer of the second gas-selective material having an overlayer thickness so as to thereby provide the gas separation membrane system having the membrane layer of the reduced membrane thickness and the overlayer of the overlayer thickness. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120293 | METHOD OF MAKING A LEAK STABLE GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM - A method of preparing a gas separation membrane system and the gas separation membrane system itself, wherein the method includes applying a layer of a gas-selective material to a porous substrate followed by heat-treating thereof in an inert gaseous atmosphere and then polishing and repeating these steps to thereby provide the gas separation membrane system or a structure that may suitably be used in a gas separation membrane system. | 05-14-2009 |
20100063326 | CATALYSTS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF OXIDIZED METALS AND A METHOD FOR CLEAVING PHENYLALKYL HYDROPEROXIDES USING THE CATALYSTS - Catalyst comprising a combination of oxidized metals and processes for cleaving phenylalkyl hydroperoxides in the presence of the catalyst. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063329 | METHOD FOR DECOMPOSING DI(PHENYLALKYL)PEROXIDES TO PRODUCE HYDROXYBENZENES AND PHENYLALKENES USING SOLID CATALYSTS - A method for decomposing di(phenylalkyl)peroxides to hydroxybenzenes and phenylalkene(s) using solid catalyst. | 03-11-2010 |
20100221167 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE WITH A LAYER OF COATED INORGANIC OXIDE PARTICLES AND AN OVERLAYER OF A GAS-SELECTIVE MATERIAL, AND ITS MANUFACTURE AND USE - A gas separation membrane and a method of manufacturing such gas separation membrane that comprises a porous substrate treated with a layer of metal-coated inorganic oxide particles and with the layer of such metal-coated inorganic oxide particles being coated with an overlayer of a gas-selective material. | 09-02-2010 |
20110232821 | SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE AND METHOD - A method of making a gas separation membrane system by providing a porous support material having deposited thereon a metal membrane layer and imposing upon the surface thereof certain surface characteristics that provide for surface activation that enhances the placement thereon of a subsequent metal membrane layer. The gas separation membrane system is useful in the separation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas streams. | 09-29-2011 |
20120167768 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF PREPARING OR RECONDITIONING AND THE USE THEREOF - A gas separation membrane system and a method of preparing such gas separation membrane system by providing a porous support upon which is supported a membrane layer comprising a first gas-selective material and having a membrane thickness and removing therefrom a substantial portion of the first gas-selective material from the membrane layer by the use of an ultra-fine abrasive to thereby provide the membrane layer having a reduced membrane thickness. A second gas-selective material is deposited upon the membrane layer having the reduced membrane thickness to provide an overlayer of the second gas-selective material having an overlayer thickness so as to thereby provide the gas separation membrane system having the membrane layer of the reduced membrane thickness and the overlayer of the overlayer thickness. | 07-05-2012 |
20130104740 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A PALLADIUM-GOLD ALLOY GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130122187 | METHOD OF PREPARING OR RECONDITIONING A LEAK STABLE GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM - A method of making a gas separation membrane by providing a plating vessel with a volume of plating solution of gas-selective metal ions into which is placed a porous support. The plating solution is circulated over a surface of the porous support while maintaining conditions within the plating vessel so as to promote the electroless deposition. The circulation rate of the plating solution is such as to enhance the metal deposition onto the surface of the porous support in the formation of the gas separation membrane. | 05-16-2013 |
20130152784 | METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE GAS SEPARATION MODULE - A method of making a composite gas separation module by providing a porous support material having deposited thereon a metal membrane layer, by imposing upon the surface of the metal membrane layer certain surface characteristics including an abrasion pattern and a relatively high surface roughness that provides for surface activation that enhances the placement thereon of a subsequent metal membrane layer without the use of a chemical activating solution. The composite gas separation module is useful in the separation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas streams. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152785 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PALLADIUM-SILVER ALLOY GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM - A method of preparing a palladium-silver alloy gas separation membrane system, wherein the surface of the palladium layer or a silver layer is activated by a non-chemical activation method involving abrasion to a controlled surface roughness and abrasion pattern, thereby permitting the plating or deposition of an overlayer of silver on the palladium layer, silver on a silver layer, or palladium on a silver layer. The palladium and silver layers are preferably supported on a porous metal support to which an intermetallic diffusion barrier has been applied. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156945 | METHOD OF MAKING A GAS SEPARATION SYSTEM - A method of making a gas separation system is described. The method comprises the steps of (1) providing a porous support having an initial mean pore size and initial surface roughness and (2) applying a particulate material to a surface of the porous support to (a) functionally reduce the mean pore size of the support and (b) functionally reduce the measurable surface roughness of the support. Additional layers of particulate material of decreasing size are applied to further reduce the mean pore size and reduce the roughness of the support. When the support reaches the desired level of smoothness a thin membrane of gas selective material is deposited thereon. The membrane and support are then annealed under conditions that prevent or substantially reduce cracking of the membrane during commercial use. | 06-20-2013 |
20150231574 | METHOD OF PREPARING OR RECONDITIONING A LEAK STABLE GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM - A method of making a gas separation membrane by providing a plating vessel with a volume of plating solution of gas-selective metal ions into which is placed a porous support. The plating solution is circulated over a surface of the porous support while maintaining conditions within the plating vessel so as to promote the electroless deposition. The circulation rate of the plating solution is such as to enhance the metal deposition onto the surface of the porous support in the formation of the gas separation membrane. | 08-20-2015 |
20150290591 | METHOD OF MAKING A SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE - Methods for preparing a gas separation membrane system can include depositing a gas-selective membrane layer upon a surface of a tubular porous support, annealing the gas-selective membrane layer to form an annealed gas-selective membrane layer, polishing the annealed gas-selective membrane layer under a controlled polishing condition to form an abraded membrane surface, depositing another gas-selective membrane layer upon the abraded membrane surface of the tubular porous support, and successively iterating the annealing, polishing and depositing operations until a leak-tight membrane system is formed. The controlled polishing condition comprises utilizing a rotary fibrous buff that includes a plurality of abrasive particles adhered to a fibrous support with a polymeric binder. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292090 | METHOD OF MAKING A SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE - Presented is a method for preparing a gas separation membrane system. This method involves depositing a membrane layer of gas-selective metal upon a tubular porous support followed by annealing the resulting layer of gas-selective metal. The resulting annealed membrane layer of gas-selective material is polished under a controlled polishing condition with an abrading medium that includes a structured abrasive article comprising a backing having bonded thereto an abrasive layer comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive composites that comprise abrasive grains dispersed in a polymeric binder. Another layer of gas-selective metal is then deposited upon the tubular porous support. The cycle of annealing, polishing and depositing is repeated through one or more cycles until a leak-tight membrane system is provided. | 10-15-2015 |
John Charles Saukatitis, Katy, TX US
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20150068451 | SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE AND METHOD - A method of making a gas separation membrane system by providing a porous support material having deposited thereon a metal membrane layer and imposing upon the surface thereof certain surface characteristics that provide for surface activation that enhances the placement thereon of a subsequent metal membrane layer. The gas separation membrane system is useful in the separation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas streams. | 03-12-2015 |
John Charles Saussele, Davidson, NC US
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20130188396 | System and Method for System-Level Power Point Control of a Photovoltaic Device - A method of controlling a photovoltaic system includes providing a photovoltaic device having a variable DC voltage output and a variable DC current output. The photovoltaic device has a combination of a voltage output level and a current output level corresponding to a maximum power point. A DC power supply is connected in a parallel and/or series combination with the photovoltaic device. A DC load is connected in series to the combination of the DC power supply and the photovoltaic device such that the load is powered by the combination. A characteristic of the DC power supply is adjusted such that the voltage output and the current output of the photovoltaic device substantially match the voltage output level and the current output level corresponding to the maximum power point or other desired power point. | 07-25-2013 |
John Charles Smith, Norristown, PA US
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20100154189 | Pop-Ette beverage can opener - The present invention, referred to herein as the Pop-Ette, is a unique tool that is specially designed for opening the “pop-tops” of aluminum cans. The present invention provides a beverage can opener, comprising an elongate durable plastic handle measuring approximately 4″ in length, further comprising a metal extension extending from the distal end of the handle, wherein the metal extension extends in a curved fashion, culminating in a tapered end having a lateral width of approximately ¼ inch. The tool of the present invention features a durable plastic handle to ensure a comfortable grip. | 06-24-2010 |
John Charles Speeckaert, Painted Post, NY US
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20090140467 | Method of Plugging Honeycomb Bodies - A method of making a plugged honeycomb structure includes providing a honeycomb structure having a first end face and a second end face and an array of cells extending between the first end face and the second end face. The method includes bringing a first mask into contact with the first end face and injecting a plugging medium through the first flexible mask into at least some of the cells at the first end face. The method further includes removing the mask from the first end face, followed by contacting the first end face with a heated first solid body, wherein the plugging medium in the first end face is heated. | 06-04-2009 |
20090217524 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing a honeycomb article - A method for manufacturing a honeycomb article with an after-applied skin includes fixing a honeycomb body between a first support member and a second support member of a skinning apparatus, the first support member positioned against a first end of the honeycomb body and the second support member positioned against a second end of the honeycomb body. A skin layer is applied to the honeycomb body by an applicator, where a first edge of the skin layer contacts the first support member and a second edge of the skin layer contacts the second support member. At least one of the first edge and the second edge of the skin layer is heated by a heat source before removing the honeycomb body with the applied skin layer from between the first and second support members. | 09-03-2009 |
20110126973 | Apparatus And Method For Manufacturing A Honeycomb Article - An apparatus and method for manufacturing a honeycomb article with an after-applied skin, where the edges of the after-applied skin are relieved with respect to the ends of the honeycomb article. | 06-02-2011 |
John Charles Strassner, Pohang-Shi KR
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20110137877 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MANAGING PERSONALIZED SERVICES IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus for creating and managing personalized services includes: a pre-processing unit for converting vendor- and device-specific sensor data into a normalized form; an analysis unit for determining a current state of entities being managed based on the normalized sensor data to thereby determine whether current services and/or resources that have been allocated to a user are being satisfied or not; and a personalization unit for examining state-related context data to determine what action to take. The personalization of the services and/or resources provided to a user or set of users is managed by context-sensitive policy rules. In addition, a set of abstractions, in the form of preferences, profiles, and subscriptions, are collectively used to determine the set of services and/or resources, as a function of context, that a user or set of users are entitled to receive. | 06-09-2011 |
John Charles Tomesch, New York, NY US
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20130202692 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to particular substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, their prodrugs, in free, solid, pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or substantially pure form as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use in the treatment of diseases involving 5-HT | 08-08-2013 |
John Charles Tomesch, Succasunna, NJ US
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20100113781 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE GAMMA-CARBOLINES SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides methods for the preparation of substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, intermediates useful in producing them and methods for producing such intermediates and such heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines. | 05-06-2010 |
20130046097 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE GAMMA-CARBOLINES SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides methods for the preparation of substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, intermediates useful in producing them and methods for producing such intermediates and such heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines. | 02-21-2013 |
20140364609 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE FUSED GAMMA-CARBOLINES SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides methods for the preparation of substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, intermediates useful in producing them and methods for producing such intermediates and such heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines. | 12-11-2014 |
John Charles Tribou, Austin, TX US
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20150181762 | Appliance Immersion Cooling System - A appliance immersion tank system comprising: a generally rectangular tank adapted to immerse in a dielectric fluid a plurality of appliances, each in a respective appliance slot distributed vertically along, and extending transverse to, the long axis of the tank; a primary circulation facility adapted to circulate the dielectric fluid through the tank; a secondary fluid circulation facility adapted to extract heat from the dielectric fluid circulating in the primary circulation facility, and to dissipate to the environment the heat so extracted; and a control facility adapted to coordinate the operation of the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities as a function of the temperature of the dielectric fluid in the tank. A plenum, positioned adjacent the bottom of the tank, is adapted to dispense the dielectric fluid substantially uniformly upwardly through each appliance slot. A weir, integrated horizontally into a long wall of the tank, is adapted to facilitate substantially uniform recovery of the dielectric fluid flowing through each appliance slot. All active and most passive components of both the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities, and the control facility are fully redundant, and are adapted automatically to operate in a fail-soft mode. | 06-25-2015 |
John Charles Tutton, Manotick CA
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20130010287 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT BENEATH A WALL SECTION OF INTEREST HAVING A PERSISTENT IMAGE DISPLAY - An electronic device for detecting an object beneath a wall section of interest has an elongate rectangular base for temporarily mounting to the wall section of interest and for carrying a display panel to display a persistent image of the object. The device can be a two-part device comprising a first part comprising a light projector and a second part comprising a sensor. The device can also be a single part device where the display and the sensor are incorporated into a single body. | 01-10-2013 |
John Charles Van Rens, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140138512 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND DISPLAY - A cleaning system that is appealing to consumers while utilizing display space in a store, the system containing a head and handle, wherein the handle comprises a first segment and a second segment located in a sleeve holding the first and second segments together in a generally aligned relationship, the sleeve further containing at least one cleaning refill. | 05-22-2014 |
John Charles Warnock, Ii, Massillon, OH US
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20140374020 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WELDING A CURVED SEAM - A system and method for welding flexible fabric is presented. A welding system for flexible fabric includes a welding machine with a roller and a user interface. The welding machine is adapted to weld a first fabric to a second fabric using a first heat. The roller on the welding machine can be used to roll at a first speed the first fabric and/and or the second fabric through the welding machine. Later, an operator of the welding machine through the user interface sends a single speed control signal to the welding machine. Response of the single speed control signal, the welding machine changes from the first heat to a second heat and also changes the speed of the roller from the first speed to a second speed. | 12-25-2014 |
John Charles Wikins, Bellevue, KY US
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20110179585 | Detergent Dispensing and Pre-Treatment Cap - A detergent dispensing cap for pre-treating a stained fabric. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain. | 07-28-2011 |
John Charles Wood, Pasadena, CA US
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20140314676 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH DEFERIPRONE - The current application is directed to methods of treating or ameliorating myocardial ischemia, an acute coronary event, and a myocardial reperfusion injury comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of deferiprone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof. The application is also directed to reducing the risk for myocardial reperfusion injury as well as promoting the beneficial remodeling of cardiac tissue in a patient, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of deferiprone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient before, during or after reperfusion therapy. The application also includes methods of selecting a patient for treatment of reperfusion injury and subsequently treating the selected patient. | 10-23-2014 |