Kuzma, US
Andrew Kuzma, Portland, OR US
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20140006830 | USER BEHAVIOR ADAPTIVE SENSING SCHEME FOR EFFICIENT POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Gene J. Kuzma, Powell, OH US
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20110226791 | CONTAINER CARRIER SYSTEM - A container carrier system for securing and carrying at least two containers is provided. The container carrier system generally includes a handle and at least two retainer rings. The handle has a carrying portion and at least two attachment portions. A single retainer ring is secured to a single container, and each retainer ring includes at least one handle receiver for receiving and retaining a single attachment portion of the handle. Each attachment portion includes an upper leg-stop transition portion joined to an upper attachment stop. A lower attenuated attachment leg is joined to the upper attachment stop and terminates in a lower attachment stop. Each handle receiver includes first and second resilient jaws that define a receiver mouth and a receiver central opening. The resilient jaws are movable between a minimum retaining position and a maximum receiving position to facilitate securement of an attachment portion to a handle receiver. | 09-22-2011 |
20120305516 | SPIRALLY THREADED MOLDED BOTTLE NECK HAVING AREAS OF REDUCED WALL THICKNESS - A screw-type bottle neck having areas of reduced wall thickness is provided. The bottle neck includes a neck opening having a neck opening axis, a neck interior surface, and a neck exterior surface. The neck exterior surface includes at least one spiral thread portion. The bottle neck has at least one area of first neck thickness having a first neck thickness, and at least one area of second neck thickness having a second neck thickness. The second neck thickness is greater than the first neck thickness. The difference between the first neck thickness and the second neck thickness allows for a substantial reduction in the amount of material required to manufacture the bottle neck. | 12-06-2012 |
Heidi A. Kuzma, Truckee, CA US
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20140297235 | PRODUCTION ANALYSIS AND/OR FORECASTING METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for modeling well production. Such methods comprise modeling a production of a well (perhaps an open universe, generative model). Methods also comprise determining probability distributions for physical parameters associated with the well by training the model with historic well production data (perhaps using sparse sampling). Such methods also comprise determining a posterior distribution for the model by sampling probability distributions for the parameters. Some methods further comprise determining a posterior distribution for the well's production using the model's posterior distribution. Non-Gaussian (Laplacian) noise can be added to the model. Methods can comprise financially modeling the well. Some methods comprise using MCMC sampling to converge the parameter posterior distribution for the well's production. An EUR for the well can be determined as well as an uncertainty associated with the posterior distribution for the production. If desired, some methods comprise modeling multi-phase flow in the well. | 10-02-2014 |
20140310071 | PHYSICALLY-BASED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND/OR FORECASTING METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for modeling well production. Such methods comprise modeling a production of a well (perhaps an open universe, generative model). Methods also comprise determining probability distributions for physical parameters associated with the well by training the model with historic well production data (perhaps using sparse sampling). Such methods also comprise determining a posterior distribution for the model by sampling probability distributions for the parameters. Some methods further comprise determining a posterior distribution for the well's production using the model's posterior distribution. Non-Gaussian (Laplacian) noise can be added to the model. Methods can comprise financially modeling the well. Some methods comprise using MCMC sampling to converge the parameter posterior distribution for the well's production. An EUR for the well can be determined along with an uncertainty associated with the posterior distribution for the production. If desired, some methods comprise modeling multi-phase flow in the well. | 10-16-2014 |
Janusz A. Kuzma, Parker, CO US
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20090024196 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE, INSERTION TOOL FOR USE THEREWITH, AND INSERTION METHOD - An electrode system includes an implantable electrode having at least one electrode contact, an insertion tool, and a technique or method that allows the electrode contact to be positioned within soft tissue at a selected target stimulation site. | 01-22-2009 |
20090149866 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODES AND INSERTION METHODS AND TOOLS - An insertion kit for implanting an electrode in a patient can include a handle; an insertion member coupled to the handle at a proximal end of the insertion member and configured and arranged to be inserted into a patient; an alignment member coupled to the handle and disposed over the distal end of the insertion member; and an electrode configured and arranged to be inserted into the patient using the insertion member. In some instances, the insertion kit may also include one or more of a marker that cooperates with the alignment member to mark a position of the electrode on the skin of the patient; a pointer that cooperates with the alignment member to find the marked position on the skin of the patient; and a second electrode and a second insertion member configured and arranged for detachably coupling to the handle in place of the insertion member. | 06-11-2009 |
20110077721 | IMPLANTABLE MICROSTIMULATORS AND METHODS FOR UNIDIRECTIONAL PROPAGATION OF ACTION POTENTIALS - Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs). The methods and configurations described may, for instance, arrest action potentials traveling in one direction, arrest action potentials of small diameters nerve fibers, arrest action potentials of large diameter nerve fibers. These methods and systems may limit side effects of bidirectional and/or less targeted stimulation. | 03-31-2011 |
20110118815 | ELECTRODE ARRAY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A lead assembly and a method of making a lead are provided. The method of making a multi-contact lead assembly comprises placing monofilament placed in the void spaces not occupied by the plurality of conductor wires and, in one embodiment, thermally fusing the monofilament to the like material spacer by applying heat just below the melting temperature of the monofilament and spacer material. Alternatively, the monofilament and spacer may be of different materials and heat is applied to cause at least one material to thermally reflow or melt. The conductive contacts may be located at either the distal end and/or proximal end of the lead. Oversized spacers may be used in order to provide extra material to fill voids during the thermal fusion/reflow process. | 05-19-2011 |
20110172679 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING MICRODEVICE WITH EXTENDED LEAD AND REMOTE ELECTRODE - An implantable microdevice includes at least one electrode detachably connected to electronic circuitry housed in an hermetically-sealed micro housing. The micro housing has a length no more than about 10 mm. In one embodiment, the electrode is located at a distal end of an electrode lead, and a proximal end of the electrode lead is removably inserted into a connector that forms part of the micro housing. | 07-14-2011 |
20110276118 | Cochlear Implant Electrode and Method of Making Same - A cochlear stimulation lead and method of making a curved electrode array are provided. In one embodiment of the lead, while the curved section of the lead is curled further beyond its originally molded curvature and held in this position, a filling channel is filled with a filling material that is hardened or cured in this held position. The resulting lead has a tip curvature that is more curved than the originally molded curvature. | 11-10-2011 |
20120271316 | INSERTION TOOL FOR PADDLE-STYLE ELECTRODE - The present disclosure describes various embodiments of an insertion tool that affords steerability of the paddle-style electrode during implantation without causing damage to the insulation and/or the contacts of the paddle-style electrode. One embodiment is described as having a “pin fork” configuration; another a “shovel” configuration; and yet another has tabs or a lumen on the paddle-style electrode for facilitating the insertion of a stylet. The various embodiments for the insertion tool allow for adjustments of the paddle-style electrode in both the medial/lateral and inferior/superior directions allowing the surgeon to steer the paddle-style electrode to the desired stimulation site within the epidural space of the spinal column. | 10-25-2012 |
20120316622 | IMPLANTABLE MICROSTIMULATORS WITH PROGRAMMABLE MULTIELECTRODE CONFIGURATION AND USES THEREOF - Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) with programmably configurable electrodes allow, among other things, steering of the electric fields created. In addition, the microstimulators are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs). | 12-13-2012 |
20130023972 | ELECTRODE ARRAY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A lead assembly and a method of making a lead are provided. The method of making a multi-contact lead assembly comprises placing monofilament placed in the void spaces not occupied by the plurality of conductor wires and, in one embodiment, thermally fusing the monofilament to the like material spacer by applying heat just below the melting temperature of the monofilament and spacer material. Alternatively, the monofilament and spacer may be of different materials and heat is applied to cause at least one material to thermally reflow or melt. The conductive contacts may be located at either the distal end and/or proximal end of the lead. Oversized spacers may be used in order to provide extra material to fill voids during the thermal fusion/reflow process. | 01-24-2013 |
20140100586 | INSERTION TOOL FOR PADDLE-STYLE ELECTRODE - The present disclosure describes various embodiments of an insertion tool that affords steerability of the paddle-style electrode during implantation without causing damage to the insulation and/or the contacts of the paddle-style electrode. One embodiment is described as having a “pin fork” configuration; another a “shovel” configuration; and yet another has tabs or a lumen on the paddle-style electrode for facilitating the insertion of a stylet. The various embodiments for the insertion tool allow for adjustments of the paddle-style electrode in both the medial/lateral and inferior/superior directions allowing the surgeon to steer the paddle-style electrode to the desired stimulation site within the epidural space of the spinal column. | 04-10-2014 |
Matt Kuzma, Seattle, WA US
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20120261338 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUVITE RECOVERY USING UPSTREAM PHOSPHATE INJECTION - Formation of scale in a wastewater treatment system upstream of a struvite precipitation reactor is inhibited by injection of one or more of CO | 10-18-2012 |
Nicholas Kuzma, Rochester, NY US
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20110104075 | 129Xe BIOSENSORS AND THEIR USE - This invention relates to enzyme-sensitive biosensors and methods and kits using the same. Specifically, the invention relates to methods, systems and kits for the detection of enzymes using the chemical shift observed in an isotope complexed to the biosensor resulting from a change in the biosensor as the result of the enzyme's activity. | 05-05-2011 |
Peter Kuzma, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140263658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TANGIBLE MEDIUM WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SECURITY MARKER - Mediums that include features that work together to create a medium that can be tracked, identified and authenticated efficiently and accurately. In addition, these features may be concealed to prevent or hinder potential copiers from copying or passing off a copy as an original. Further, these features may allow organizations to determine the origin of a copy. | 09-18-2014 |
Peter Daniel Kuzma, Bloomingdale, NJ US
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20110071332 | ABSORBER DEMETHANIZER FOR FCC PROCESS - A process for recovering ethylene is disclosed, the process including: recovering a ethylene-containing stream comprising methane, ethylene, and nitrogen oxides from at least one of an ethylene production process and an ethylene recovery process; separating the ethylene-containing stream via extractive distillation using at least one C | 03-24-2011 |
Peter J. Kuzma, Philadelphia, PA US
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20150351369 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO IDENTIFY MORBID ANIMALS - A method to identify morbid animals housed in a feedyard having a feed bunk, where the method includes providing a plurality of animal beacons and at least one beacon reader, placing the beacon reader adjacent the feed bunk, transmitting by a first animal beacon a first signal comprising a first unique identifier for a first animal wearing the first animal beacon, wherein the first animal is housed in the feedyard, receiving by the beacon reader the first signal, and based upon the first signal, determining a proximity of the first animal to the feed bunk. | 12-10-2015 |
Timothy Kuzma, Cransville, PA US
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20100007151 | INTERNAL LUBRICATION FOR A GEARBOX, A POWER-GENERATING WIND TURBINE SYSTEM, AND A POWER-GENERATING SYSTEM - A gearbox including a gear-train including an input and an output and a rotating conduit internally traversing the gear-train is provided. The rotating conduit is configured to receive lubrication fluid from one or more components downstream of the rotating conduit and deliver lubrication fluid to one or more components upstream of the rotating conduit. The components downstream of the rotating conduit rotate at a different speed than components upstream of the rotating conduit. | 01-14-2010 |
20100009799 | WIND TURBINE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY - A transmission assembly included in a power generation system of a wind turbine, the wind turbine having one or more wind driven rotor blades. The transmission assembly includes a transmission including an input carrier and a gear-train rotatably coupling the input carrier to a transmission output, the input carrier configured to transfer a rotational input from the rotor blades to the gear-train and a removable input bearing cartridge coupled to a periphery of the input carrier, exterior to the gear-train, the removable bearing cartridge in axial alignment with the input carrier. | 01-14-2010 |
Timothy Kuzma, Erie, PA US
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20100062888 | SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND GENERATION IN A WIND TURBINE - Various power transmission and generation systems and assemblies are provided for a wind turbine. In one embodiment, a power generation system is provided including a transmission having an input axially aligned with an output, the input configured to receive rotary motion generated by a wind driven rotor head, the input located downwind of the output, an electromagnetic apparatus having an input configured to be coupled to the transmission output, and a bearing configured to radially support both the transmission output and the electromagnetic apparatus input. In this way, a common bearing may support both the transmission and electromagnetic apparatus, allowing for a more compact and efficient design while retaining service and repair capabilities. | 03-11-2010 |
20120074700 | SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND GENERATION IN A WIND TURBINE - Various power transmission and generation systems and assemblies are provided for a wind turbine. In one embodiment, a power generation system is provided including a transmission having an input axially aligned with an output, the input configured to receive rotary motion generated by a wind driven rotor head, the input located downwind of the output, an electromagnetic apparatus having an input configured to be coupled to the transmission output, and a bearing configured to radially support both the transmission output and the electromagnetic apparatus input. In this way, a common bearing may support both the transmission and electromagnetic apparatus, allowing for a more compact and efficient design while retaining service and repair capabilities. | 03-29-2012 |
Wayne T. Kuzma, Winchester, CT US
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20160084005 | Hydraulic rotator converter for a hydraulic impact hammer and method - A hydraulic impact hammer having a hammer housing and a hydraulic piston. The hammer housing has means for attaching a hydraulic rotator converter which has a hydraulic rotator for rotating a drill bit for drilling holes on a surface while the drill bit receives pounding action from the piston. The drill bit has surface portions dimensioned to mate with bushing assembles and a cutout region to loosely engage with the locking mechanism in the hammer housing. After the holes are drilled, the converter is released from the hammer housing so as to allow a hammer tool with a larger diameter to be used for pounding over the holes. The hammer tool also has surface portions dimensioned to mate with the bushing assembles and a cutout region to engage with the locking mechanism so that the hammer tool can receive pounding action from the piston for pounding over the holes. | 03-24-2016 |
Wayne T. Kuzma, Torrington, CT US
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20140367133 | HYDRAULIC ROTATOR CONVERTER FOR A HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER AND METHOD - A hydraulic rotator converter for attachment to a hydraulic impact hammer having a hammer housing and a hydraulic piston. The converter has mounting brackets, a rotator housing, posts attached to the rotator housing and attachable to the mounting brackets, a hydraulic rotator assembly including a hydraulic rotator, a rotator wheel driven by the hydraulic rotator, and a rotator plate connected to the rotator wheel, the rotator plate having a central cutout region formed therein, and a rotator drill bit dimensioned to pass through a central cutout region of the rotator plate and to engage with the central cutout region so as to be rotatable by the rotator wheel while allowing the rotator drill bit to move in an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit. | 12-18-2014 |
William M. Kuzma, Sesser, IL US
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20090092533 | Method for producing tri-calcium phosphate - A method for producing tri-calcium phosphate admixes water, hydrated lime, and phosphoric acid in a reaction vessel to form a tri-calcium phosphate slurry. The slurry is then placed in physical contact with heated air through a spray head to evaporate water from the slurry. The preferred embodiment of the method utilizes an agitated air dryer. | 04-09-2009 |