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Brendan P. Tobin, Tinton Falls, NJ US
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20130062080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION - A fire suppression apparatus, including a support stand including: a rigid surface; a support tube rigidly coupled to the rigid surface, the support tube having a major axis; a pipe disposed within the support tube, the pipe comprising a body having a first end and a second end, the pipe slidably and lockably coupled within the support tube and adjustable in a direction parallel to the major axis, wherein a length of the pipe is greater than a length of the support tube, and wherein the pipe is configured to transport a fluid from the first end to the second end; a valve coupled to the first end of the pipe; and a nozzle coupled to the second end of the pipe. A fire suppression method includes deploying interconnected apparatus at a desired separation distance and gradually increasing water flow through the apparatus. | 03-14-2013 |
Caren C. Tobin, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20160071171 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND OPTIMIZING PROVIDER-TO-PATIENT AND PROVIDER-TO-PROVIDER COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS - The present invention integrates accurate healthcare practitioner profile information and user-generated data streams, to include patient experience feedback and health insurance payer cost and quality data, within a web portal to enable secure management of practice visibility on the Internet, facilitate communications between patients and their providers, and streamline referrals of patients to appropriate providers and practices. It does so using a platform that includes a performance analytics engine to analyze performance of providers/practices to whom patients have been referred to generate performance metrics for these provider/practices in essentially real time and combines these generated performance metrics with the accurate healthcare practitioner profile information and user-generated data streams, to enable automatic and/or more focused future referrals which take into account the performance metrics. | 03-10-2016 |
Carole Lynn Tobin, Mays Landing, NJ US
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20120282232 | Nutrient Hydration Bar - The method of the present invention comprises the administration of a complete matrix of natural whole food vitamins, minerals including necessary electrolytes, super anti-oxidants, proteins, amino acids, complex carbohydrates, fiber, lipids and bio-flavonoids with superior absorption, utilization and retention. The supplement provides a consumer or athlete enhanced hydration retention and energy which is extremely effective in enhancing exercise and sports performance. | 11-08-2012 |
Christopher Tobin, Mclean, VA US
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20140289823 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NON-CONTACT RADIO FREQUENCY DETECTION AND AUTOMATIC ESTABLISHMENT OF CORRESPONDING COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - Methods and apparatus for establishing secure communications are disclosed. An identifier is received from a personal object such as a ring. This identifier is received, for example, through a non-contact near field communication. The identifier is recognized and associated to a mobile terminal device of a user, the mobile terminal device being separate from the object. Then, a secure communication channel is established with the mobile terminal device over another connection that preferably provides a secure communication channel. | 09-25-2014 |
Christopher M. Tobin, Central Valley, NY US
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20090113529 | Method and system for restricted biometric access to content of packaged media - A system, method, and user device for restricting access to the content of media over a network. Biometric information is collected and compared against pre-stored biometric information of a user to authenticate the identity of the user. The user then requests access to the content of a medium. Access is permitted to the requested content if the content is identified as content, or indicia identifying the content, that the user previously uploaded to the server. Access is denied to the requested content if the content is not identified as content, or indicia identifying the content, that the user previously uploaded to the server. | 04-30-2009 |
20100217800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet-switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 08-26-2010 |
20110295676 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING COMPACT DISCS AND ISSUING CORRESPONDING CREDITS - For possible use in an electronic content distribution system, automatic recognition of compact discs or other storage media containing particular content, and corresponding account crediting is described. In an electronic content distribution system, such as those providing music available by digital downloading or streaming technologies, a user may ordinarily pay a full price to receive the music. A user who possesses and apparently owns a compact disc containing particular content can be conveniently offered a discount or credit usable towards the purchase of the analogous particular content in a form provided by the electronic content distribution system. Preferably, compact discs are uniquely identified by determining whether their digital fingerprint matches a known reference fingerprint for a compact disc containing the particular content. | 12-01-2011 |
20140074775 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet- switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 03-13-2014 |
20150317677 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED SELECTION OF AUDIO CONTENT OVER THE INTERNET - A method an apparatus is provided for providing selected media files, which are chosen from among a plurality of media files, to a user over a packet-switched network such as the Internet. The method begins by receiving over the packet-switched network a request from the user to receive media content. Next, a user profile associated with the user is retrieved from a database. The user profile reflects user preferences in media content to be received over the packet-switched network. The plurality of media files are ranked based at least in part on the user profile. At least one highly ranked media file is selected from among the ranked plurality of media files. At least one of the highly ranked media files is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network. | 11-05-2015 |
David Tobin, Austin, TX US
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20150035564 | POWER SUPPLY MONITOR - An electrical circuit includes a comparator that receives a first signal at a first input pin, where the first signal is indicative of a current drawn from a power supply unit (PSU) that delivers power to an electronic component. The comparator substantially simultaneously receives a second signal at a second input pin, where the second signal is indicative of a voltage provided by the PSU to the electronic component and is set to a predetermined threshold. An output of the comparator changes if a difference exists between the first signal and the second signal. The electrical circuit includes a variable gain amplifier that provides the first signal to the comparator, where a gain of the variable gain amplifier is set according to the predetermined threshold. | 02-05-2015 |
David A. Tobin, Austin, TX US
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20080224678 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER WITH HIGH FREQUENCY CURRENT BALANCE - A controller for a multi-phase switching power supply shuffles the sequence of the phases in response to a load transient to prevent synchronization of one or more phases with high-frequency load transients. The sequence may be shuffled by varying the frequency and/or sequence of the switching control signals to introduce a random variation in the phases. | 09-18-2008 |
20110062928 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER WITH HIGH FREQUENCY CURRENT BALANCE - A controller for a multi-phase switching power supply shuffles the sequence of the phases in response to a load transient to prevent synchronization of one or more phases with high-frequency load transients. The sequence may be shuffled by varying the frequency and/or sequence of the switching control signals to introduce a random variation in the phases. | 03-17-2011 |
Dwayne Tobin, Longwood, FL US
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20100247222 | MODULAR PRINTER - A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other. | 09-30-2010 |
Dwayne Steven Tobin, Longwood, FL US
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20120280101 | MEDIA HANGER/GUIDE - A media hanger/guide including a base plate having a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface, a guide extending into the second surface, a first support member and a second support member adapted for sliding movement along the guide relative to the base plate second surface, and a clamp secured to the base plate second surface and engaged with the support members and such that the clamp is movable between a first position adapted for permitting insertion of a media between the first support member and the second support member and a second position adapted for providing force on the first support member and the second support member. A slot may also extend into the second surface. An optional lock may be movably secured to the base plate for locking the first and second support members and in a predetermined position along the base plate. | 11-08-2012 |
20120301202 | SENSING APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AND DETERMINING THE WIDTH OF MEDIA ALONG A FEED PATH - A system to determine the presence and width of a media within a printing system is disclosed which includes a pair of adjustable media guides is provided about a carriage and is axially spaced apart along the length of the carriage. The guides may be manipulated along a horizontal axis in a sliding, synchronized manner and such that the center line of media is maintained along the centerline of the print station. A sensor is provided and affixed to the carriage, the sensor being operable for emitting an optical signal through an aperture located in the carriage. At least one of the guides includes an obstruction which may protrude into the path of the optical signal at defined locations. As the guides move about the horizontal axis, the obstruction may block or otherwise interrupt the optical signal, thereby signaling the sensor and the printer of the media's presence and width. | 11-29-2012 |
20120306986 | PRINTING RIBBON SECURITY APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method of securing and maintaining the integrity of desired information on a ribbon and media subsequent to a printing operation is provided. The apparatus and method includes a thermal transfer printer having a print station and a printhead operable for performing a printing operation. The printhead is capable of performing an initial print operation and then being raised from the media, thereby allowing the used ribbon to be rewound a predetermined distance about a supply spindle. Thereafter, a second print operation is performed on the space previously printed upon using characters, designs or block-out patterns and the used ribbon is then wound onto a take-up spindle. In exemplary embodiments, the used ribbon can also be reprinted with a waste media several times thus further obscuring the image on the used ribbon. | 12-06-2012 |
20120327153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND ADJUSTING PRINTHEAD PRESSURE - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for determining and adjusting printhead pressure of a thermal printer. The apparatus includes a printhead support housing operable for placement in a print station of a printer. A motor housed within the printhead support housing and being operable for driving a plurality of synchronized rotating gears, the gears being mounted about posts wherein the posts are configured to cause the gears to compress or decompress a set of biasing mechanisms mounted below the gears and connected to the printhead. A sensor unit operable for monitoring the thickness of a print media and in communication with a control circuit operable for adjusting the printhead pressure being applied to the print media during a print operation, wherein the printhead pressure corresponds to a pre-defined level relative to the thickness of the print media. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327168 | PRINT STATION - A print station system ( | 12-27-2012 |
20130033554 | PRINT STATION SYSTEM - A print station system having a chassis for housing a modular print station; a power source in communication with the print station; a controller circuit card assembly in communication with the print station; a display panel in communication with the print station; a media rewind hub; a pair of adjustable media guides connected about a base of the print station; and at least one sensor affixed to the print station base and being operable for detecting the presence and position of media passing through a media feed path of the print station system. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033556 | PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system having a chassis for housing a modular print station; a power source in communication with the print station; a controller circuit card assembly encoded with at least one feature module and being in communication with the print station; a display panel in communication with the print station; a media rewind hub; a pair of adjustable media guides connected about a base of the print station; and at least one sensor affixed to the print station base and being operable for detecting the presence and position of media passing through a media feed path of the printing system. | 02-07-2013 |
20140160219 | THERMAL PRINTER WITH SINGLE LATCH, ADJUSTABLE MEDIA STORAGE AND CENTERING ASSEMBLIES AND PRINT ASSEMBLY - A direct thermal printer including a latch assembly, a media storage assembly, a media centering assembly, a print assembly, and a temperature sensing member. The latch assembly includes a single latch lever in mechanical communication with latch tabs disposed in the cover of the printer that are received by openings in the base of the printer to engage and disengage the cover from the base. The media storage assembly includes media guides with removable tabs having more than one available position to provide storage of different size media. The media centering assembly includes pulley assemblies that bias the media guides towards each other to secure media between the media guides. The print assembly includes a platen disposed in the base of the printer having cams on each end that are rotatable and positioned to adjust printing characteristic of a printhead disposed in the cover. | 06-12-2014 |
20140210933 | PRINTING RIBBON SECURITY APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method of securing and maintaining the integrity of desired information on a ribbon and media subsequent to a printing operation is provided. The apparatus and method includes a thermal transfer printer having a print station and a printhead operable for performing a printing operation. The printhead is capable of performing an initial print operation and then being raised from the media, thereby allowing the used ribbon to be rewound a predetermined distance about a supply spindle. Thereafter, a second print operation is performed on the space previously printed upon using characters, designs or block-out patterns and the used ribbon is then wound onto a take-up spindle. In exemplary embodiments, the used ribbon can also be reprinted with a waste media several times thus further obscuring the image on the used ribbon. | 07-31-2014 |
20150273874 | THERMAL PRINTER WITH SINGLE LATCH, ADJUSTABLE MEDIA STORAGE AND CENTERING ASSEMBLIES AND PRINT ASSEMBLY - A direct thermal printer including a latch assembly, a media storage assembly, a media centering assembly, a print assembly, and a temperature sensing member. The latch assembly includes a single latch lever in mechanical communication with latch tabs disposed in the cover of the printer that are received by openings in the base of the printer to engage and disengage the cover from the base. The media storage assembly includes media guides with removable tabs having more than one available position to provide storage of different size media. The media centering assembly includes pulley assemblies that bias the media guides towards each other to secure media between the media guides. The print assembly includes a platen disposed in the base of the printer having cams on each end that are rotatable and positioned to adjust printing characteristic of a printhead disposed in the cover. | 10-01-2015 |
Erik M. Tobin, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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20160138213 | COMPOSITE FRICTION MATERIALS - A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and an inorganic nanomaterial such as a carbide nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbide nanomaterial is preferably tungsten, silicon or titanium carbide nanomaterial. | 05-19-2016 |
Garry Michael Tobin, Atkinson, NH US
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20140181586 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HOST BASED DIAGNOSTICS USING A SERVICE PROCESSOR - A method for performing a set of diagnostics on a host system using a service processor. The method includes recognizing a power-on event, and in response checking a diagnostic flag, where the diagnostic flag indicates the set of diagnostics to be performed. Retrieving, from internal storage of the service processor, a disk image including the set of diagnostics to be performed. Mounting, using a disk image reader, the disk image to obtain a mounted disk image. Making the mounted disk image accessible as a device using a virtual device driver. Mounting, using a connection between the service processor and the host system, the device within the host system, and performing the set of diagnostics on the host system. | 06-26-2014 |
Gregory Tobin, Frederick, MD US
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20140004149 | Immunogenic Influenza Composition | 01-02-2014 |
Gregory J. Tobin, Frederick, MD US
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20110177121 | Immunogenic Influenza Composition - Novel compositions useful as influenza immunogens are provided. The compositions enable a host response to immunogen sites normally not recognized by a host. | 07-21-2011 |
20150313989 | Immunogenic Influenza Composition - Novel compositions useful as influenza immunogens are provided. The compositions enable a host response to immunogen sites normally not recognized by a host. | 11-05-2015 |
20160022804 | Immunogenic Human Rhinovirus (HRV) Compositions - Novel compositions useful as human rhino virus immunogens are provided. The compositions enable a host response to sites normally not recognized by a host. | 01-28-2016 |
Gwendolyn R. Tobin, Jacksonville, FL US
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20080278207 | FALL TIME ACCELERATOR CIRCUIT - Embodiments of the invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to digital signal transmissions and provide a novel and non-obvious fall time accelerator circuit for use in a USB interface. In one embodiment of the invention, the USB interface can include a USB port driver coupled to a host controller driver over a USB bus. The USB interface also can include a fall time accelerator circuit coupled to the USB bus between the USB port driver and the host controller driver. The fall time accelerator circuit can include a pulse signal generator coupled to an inbound signal path from the USB bus and arranged to generate a tunable pulse upon detecting a falling edge of a digital signal on the inbound signal path. The circuit further can include an active timer additionally coupled to the inbound signal path to hold the tunable pulse for a set period of time. Finally, the circuit can include a falling drive signal strengthener coupled to an outbound signal path from the pulse signal generator arranged to release the tunable pulse on the outbound signal path onto the USB bus. | 11-13-2008 |
Harrison Tobin, Flower Mound, TX US
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20150198407 | CARTRIDGE GAS ENERGIZED GUN FOR ARROWS, DARTS AND THE LIKE - A cartridge gas energized arrow gun has upper and lower receivers, with a cartridge receiving member having a cartridge chamber and a bolt locking receptacle secured to the upper receiver. An arrow supporting barrel is secured to the upper receiver and defines a chamber within which an arrow is located. Cartridge gas from a blank ammunition cartridge within the cartridge chamber is employed to propel the arrow from the barrel. A manually operated bolt and bolt carrier assembly is moveable within the upper receiver for blank cartridge handling during loading, firing, extraction and ejection of blank cartridges. | 07-16-2015 |
20160040956 | LEVER-ACTION MODULAR TACTICAL RIFLE - A lever-action tactical rifle having an upper receiver assembly having a rifle barrel and a hand-guard. A lower receiver releasably and pivotally connected with the upper receiver and having a butt-stock and a magazine receptacle releasably containing a cartridge magazine. A bolt mechanism having a bolt carrier and a bolt member and firing pin being located for reciprocating movement within the upper receiver. A lever-action mechanism is mounted to the lower receiver and is connected with the bolt carrier by an actuating linkage. The bolt member has cam slots being engaged by cam pins of the bolt carrier to translate linear movement of the bolt carrier to rotation of the bolt for bolt locking and unlocking. | 02-11-2016 |
James Tobin, Newtown Square, PA US
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20110026704 | Identity Management and Service Access for Local User Group Based on Network-Resident User Profiles - A profile-based system is employed to manage user identities and preferences, devices, content and/or other aspects of service delivery. The user profiles may be maintained in one or more servers or other elements located in an external network access via a customer premises equipment (CPE) gateway of a local network. The profiles can be used to map users to identities, devices, services, and other features that affect the manner in which a particular user communicates with (or through) the external network. | 02-03-2011 |
James Tobin, Newton Square, PA US
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20130086202 | Multiple Virtual Machines in a Mobile Virtualization Platform - Systems and methods are described for embodiments of a mobile virtualization platform (MVP) where in some aspects a wireless mobile device including multiple virtual machines (VMs) may receive data from a remote content provider and process/execute the data using an appropriate virtual machine. In some examples, the MVP may facilitate communication between and coordination among different virtual machines in the MVP, such as to facilitate optimization of data processing/execution. | 04-04-2013 |
20150074249 | IDENTITY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE ACCESS FOR LOCAL USER GROUP BASED ON NETWORK-RESIDENT USER PROFILES - A profile-based system is employed to manage user identities and preferences, devices, content and/or other aspects of service delivery. The user profiles may be maintained in one or more servers or other elements located in an external network access via a customer premises equipment (CPE) gateway of a local network. The profiles can be used to map users to identities, devices, services, and other features that affect the manner in which a particular user communicates with (or through) the external network. | 03-12-2015 |
20160004522 | Multiple Virtual Machines in a Mobile Virtualization Platform - Systems and methods are described for embodiments of a mobile virtualization platform (MVP) where in some aspects a wireless mobile device including multiple virtual machines (VMs) may receive data from a remote content provider and process/execute the data using an appropriate virtual machine. In some examples, the MVP may facilitate communication between and coordination among different virtual machines in the MVP, such as to facilitate optimization of data processing/execution. | 01-07-2016 |
James Tobin, Hicksville, NY US
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20100015072 | Topical Compositions Comprising Isonicotinamide - Topical compositions containing isonicotinamide in a cosmetically acceptable carrier and methods for treating keratinous surfaces using the composition. | 01-21-2010 |
James R. Tobin, Tega Kay, SC US
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20090026815 | ENERGY ABSORBING TETHER FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT - An energy absorbing tether assembly for use with a child safety seat of the type having a pair of spaced apart slots in a shell. | 01-29-2009 |
James Robert Tobin, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130189103 | BLADE EXTENSION AND ROTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR WIND TURBINE - A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine, and a method for installing a rotor blade assembly on a wind turbine, are disclosed. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade having exterior surfaces defining an aerodynamic profile including a pressure side and a suction side extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The rotor blade further extends in a generally span-wise direction between a root and a tip. The rotor blade assembly further includes a blade extension extending in the generally span-wise direction from the root towards the tip, and a plurality of connection devices connecting the blade extension to the rotor blade. Each of the plurality of connection devices includes a mechanical fastener extending through the root in the generally span-wise direction for connecting the rotor blade to a hub of the wind turbine. | 07-25-2013 |
20140328687 | WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH SURFACE FEATURES - Rotor blade assemblies for wind turbines are provided. A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade. In some embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a surface feature configured on an exterior surface of the rotor blade, the surface feature having an exterior mounting surface. At least a portion of the exterior mounting surface has a contour in an uninstalled state that is different from a curvature of the exterior surface of the rotor blade at a mount location of the surface feature on the rotor blade. In other embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a seal member surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the surface feature. The seal member contacts and provides a transition between the exterior surface and the surface feature. | 11-06-2014 |
20140328692 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIND TURBINE VORTEX GENERATORS - A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine includes a rotor blade having a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. A vortex generator accessory is mounted to either of the suction side or pressure side and includes a base portion and a protrusion member extending upwardly from the base portion. An attachment layer connects the base portion to the suction or pressure side. The attachment layer has a lower shear modulus than the base portion to allow for shear slippage between the base portion and the underlying suction or pressure side. | 11-06-2014 |
20140377061 | ACTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ULTRASONIC SOUND EMISSIONS FROM WIND TURBINES - Methods for producing ultrasonic sound emissions from wind turbines, active systems for emitting ultrasonic sounds from wind turbines, and wind turbines are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes operating the wind turbine with an ultrasonic sound emitting device mounted on or within a component of the wind turbine, and receiving in a controller at least one indicator. The method further includes determining if an operating condition exists based on the at least one indicator, and supplying a fluid flow through an outlet of the ultrasonic sound emitting device such that an ultrasonic sound emission is produced by the ultrasonic sound emitting device if the operating condition exists. | 12-25-2014 |
20150204306 | ROTATABLE AERODYNAMIC SURFACE FEATURES FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - The present subject matter directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine having at least one rotatable aerodynamic surface feature configured thereon. The rotor blade assembly includes a body shell including a pressure side surface and a suction side surface extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The aerodynamic surface feature is disposed adjacent to the pressure side surface, the suction side surface, and/or both. In addition, the surface feature may have a generally airfoil-shaped cross section. As such, an actuator can be configured at least partially within an internal volume of the surface feature, the actuator being configured to rotate the surface feature relative to the body shell. | 07-23-2015 |
20150266249 | ROTOR BLADE COMPONENTS FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Methods of manufacturing rotor blade components for a wind turbine and rotor blade components produced in accordance with such methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method generally includes heating first and second sheets of thermoplastic material to a forming temperature; placing the first sheet of thermoplastic material within a first half of a thermoforming mold and the second sheet of thermoplastic material in an opposite, second half of the thermoforming mold; forming the first sheet of thermoplastic material to the first half of the thermoforming mold; forming the second sheet of thermoplastic material to the second half of the thermoforming mold; compressing the first and second halves of the thermoforming mold so as to join at least a portion of the first and second sheets together; and, releasing the joined first and second sheets of thermoplastic material from the thermoforming mold so as to form the rotor blade component. | 09-24-2015 |
James Robert Tobin, Greenville, SC US
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20110223032 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ROTOR BLADES FOR A WIND TURBINE - A method of manufacturing a rotor blade for a wind turbine and a rotor blade manufactured in accordance with such method are disclosed. The method generally comprises providing a blade blank formed at least partially from a filler material, shaping the blade blank to form a profile of the rotor blade and positioning a skin around an outer perimeter of the shaped blade blank. | 09-15-2011 |
John G. Tobin, Mays Landing, NJ US
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20120027891 | CONSUMABLE DISSOLVING FILM COMPRISING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM BACTERIA AND FUNGI - A consumable film composition comprising a film base, an active ingredient and optionally a flavor agent, wherein the active ingredient is derived from bacteria or fungi or a combination thereof, is described. | 02-02-2012 |
John George Tobin, Mays Landing, NJ US
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20120282232 | Nutrient Hydration Bar - The method of the present invention comprises the administration of a complete matrix of natural whole food vitamins, minerals including necessary electrolytes, super anti-oxidants, proteins, amino acids, complex carbohydrates, fiber, lipids and bio-flavonoids with superior absorption, utilization and retention. The supplement provides a consumer or athlete enhanced hydration retention and energy which is extremely effective in enhancing exercise and sports performance. | 11-08-2012 |
Jon S. Tobin, Pittsford, NY US
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20090084462 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF FILLING CONTAINER WITH SIMILAR ARTICLES - An apparatus for filling an upright container having a base and an open top with a number of similar articles from an elevated source includes an inlet and an auger assembly. The inlet is adapted to be proximate the elevated source of the similar articles such that the articles enter the apparatus therethrough. The auger includes a substantially helical ramp disposed about a shaft. The auger is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shaft and is translatable along the longitudinal axis. An end of the auger is disposed proximate the container and includes a discharge through which the articles are discharged into the container. | 04-02-2009 |
Joseph A. Tobin, Chicago, IL US
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20090010200 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN AIR-TO-GROUND IP TUNNEL IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK TO DIFFERENTIATE INDIVIDUAL PASSENGERS - The Aircraft Air-To-Ground IP Tunnel System provides wireless communication services to passengers located onboard an aircraft by storing data indicative of the individually identified passenger wireless devices located onboard the aircraft. The Aircraft Air-To-Ground IP Tunnel System assigns a single IP address to each Point-to-Point Protocol link connecting the aircraft network to the ground-based communication network and creates an IP subnet onboard the aircraft. The IP subnet utilizes a plurality of IP addresses for each Point-to-Point link, enabling each passenger wireless device to be uniquely identified with their own IP address. This is enabled since both Point-to-Point Protocol IPCP endpoints have pre-defined IP address pools and/or topology configured, so each Point-to-Point Protocol endpoint can utilize a greater number of IP addresses than one per link. Such an approach does not change IPCP or other EVDO protocols/messaging but allows this address to be directly visible to the ground-based communication network. | 01-08-2009 |
20110263199 | SPECTRUM SHARING BETWEEN AN AIRCRAFT-BASED AIR-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND EXISTING GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE SERVICES - The present Spectrum Sharing System implements spectrum reuse between aircraft-based Air-To-Ground (ATG) communication systems and Geostationary Satellite Service systems. This is accomplished by managing the radio frequency transmissions in the volume of space in which the aircraft operates, with interference between the Spectrum Sharing System and the Geostationary Satellite Service system being reduced by implementing reversed uplink and downlink radio frequency paths in the common spectrum. The Spectrum Sharing System also avoids interfering with Geostationary Satellite Services' earth stations which are pointed towards the satellites' orbital arc by relying upon a combination of the earth stations' highly directive antenna patterns and the Spectrum Sharing System ground station antenna pattern, and to avoid interfering with satellites in their orbital arc by assuring that power levels radiated in that direction by the Spectrum Sharing System ground stations are below the level that would create interference. | 10-27-2011 |
20140334379 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MOBILE INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESSES IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK - The Aircraft Mobile IP Address System provides wireless communication services to passengers who are located onboard an aircraft by storing data indicative of the individually identified wireless devices located onboard the aircraft. The System assigns a single IP address to each Point-to-Point Protocol link which connects the aircraft network to the ground-based communication network but also creates an IP subnet onboard the aircraft. The IP subnet utilizes a plurality of IP addresses for each Point-to-Point link thereby to enable each passenger wireless device to be uniquely identified with their own IP address. This is enabled since both Point-to-Point Protocol IPCP endpoints have pre-defined IP address pools and/or topology configured; each Point-to-Point Protocol endpoint can utilize a greater number of IP addresses than one per link. Such an approach does not change IPCP or other EVDO protocols/messaging but does allow this address to be directly visible to the ground-based communication network. | 11-13-2014 |
Joseph Alan Tobin, Chicago, IL US
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20110320576 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN AIR-TO-GROUND IP TUNNEL IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK TO DIFFERENTIATE INDIVIDUAL PASSENGERS - The Aircraft Air-To-Ground IP Tunnel System provides wireless communication services to passengers located onboard an aircraft by storing data indicative of the individually identified passenger wireless devices located onboard the aircraft. The Aircraft Air-To-Ground IP Tunnel System assigns a single IP address to each Point-to-Point Protocol link connecting the aircraft network to the ground-based communication network and creates an IP subnet onboard the aircraft. The IP subnet utilizes a plurality of IP addresses for each Point-to-Point link, enabling each passenger wireless device to be uniquely identified with their own IP address. This is enabled since both Point-to-Point Protocol IPCP endpoints have pre-defined IP address pools and/or topology configured, so each Point-to-Point Protocol endpoint can utilize a greater number of IP addresses than one per link. Such an approach does not change IPCP or other EVDO protocols/messaging but allows this address to be directly visible to the ground-based communication network. | 12-29-2011 |
Kenneth William Tobin, Harriman, TN US
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20120237096 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASE USING RETINAL IMAGE CONTENT AND AN ARCHIVE OF DIAGNOSED HUMAN PATIENT DATA - A method for diagnosing diseases having retinal manifestations including retinal pathologies includes the steps of providing a CBIR system including an archive of stored digital retinal photography images and diagnosed patient data corresponding to the retinal photography images, the stored images each indexed in a CBIR database using a plurality of feature vectors, the feature vectors corresponding to distinct descriptive characteristics of the stored images. A query image of the retina of a patient is obtained. Using image processing, regions or structures in the query image are identified. The regions or structures are then described using the plurality of feature vectors. At least one relevant stored image from the archive based on similarity to the regions or structures is retrieved, and an eye disease or a disease having retinal manifestations in the patient is diagnosed based on the diagnosed patient data associated with the relevant stored image(s). | 09-20-2012 |
Kyle Tobin, Middletown, DE US
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20130177144 | Global Tree Rules For an Interactive Voice Response System - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for managing calls in an interactive voice response system are presented. According to one or more aspects, a call from a user or customer is received by an interactive voice response system. The interactive voice response system retrieves user information based on user credentials. An interactive voice response program analyzes the user information and determines a first business rule to retrieve. A decision tree application retrieves the first business rule and analyzes the information within the first business rule. The decision tree application may retrieve one or more additional business rules based on a decision from the first business rule. The decision tree application makes a decision based on the information within the business rules and sends the decision to the interactive voice response application. Based on the decision, the interactive voice response application manages the call in the interactive voice response system. | 07-11-2013 |
Kyle A. Tobin, Middletown, DE US
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20130177139 | Dynamic Menu Framework - Systems, methods, and computer readable media for providing a customer service system are provided. In some examples, the customer service system may include a telephone interface and may recognize both speech responses (e.g., voice commands) and/or touch tone responses. The system may include one or more rules for identifying options based on received user input. In some examples, the options provided based on touch tone input may be different from those based on received speech input. In some examples, the speech responses may be determined to meet a confidence threshold in order to progress to the next menu level or set of options. The confidence threshold may be adjusted and/or may be different or customizable for different menu options, levels, etc. | 07-11-2013 |
Larry Donald Tobin, Ruidoso, NM US
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20080261188 | Rosary Key - The rosary key is a one-piece, hand-held device to prompt the recitation of the rosary. Critical elements of the traditional rosary pendent are evoked by tactile design. The counting of a decade of Hail Marys is measured by the finger movement of a bead-like button through the ten “stops” of the channel. The “Our Father” or Lord's Prayer, preceding each decade, is recited while fingering a separate rotating bead. Fingering of button and bead serve to preserve the essential contemplative nature of traditional rosary use. Furthermore, the rotating bead, in independent function, prompts use as a pocket or keychain comfort/prayer object, meditative through repetitive fingering alone. | 10-23-2008 |
Lindsey M. Tobin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090326631 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A lead delivery apparatus includes an electrically conductive lead for an implantable medical device, a delivery shaft for delivering the lead to a target site, a fixator and a pulley structure. A flexible member is coupled to the delivery shaft and the lead and engages the pulley structure such that pulling a first portion of the flexible member moves the lead to the target site. | 12-31-2009 |
20100016863 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A lead delivery apparatus and a method of delivering a medical lead to an anatomic target site. An elongated lead advancement member is coupled to a delivery shaft. The delivery shaft is inserted to the target site. The delivery shaft is temporarily attached to the target site using a fixator. A medical lead is inserted over the lead advancement member and pushed over the lead advancement member toward the target site. | 01-21-2010 |
20100016864 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A lead delivery apparatus and a method of delivering a medical lead to an anatomic target site. The method includes inserting a hydraulic plug into an internal delivery lumen of a delivery shaft, and coupling a medical lead to the hydraulic plug. Hydraulic pressure is applied to the hydraulic plug through the delivery lumen, thereby moving the hydraulic plug toward an anatomic target site, and advancing the medical lead toward the target site. | 01-21-2010 |
Lindsey Marie Tobin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090326550 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes a guidewire and a fixator catheter. The fixator catheter comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, and further includes a distal opening, a fixator secured to the distal portion, and a body opening arranged between the fixator and the proximal portion. The guidewire passes through the body opening and the distal opening of the fixator catheter. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration and, in the expanded condition, is capable of anchoring the guidewire and fixator catheter in a lumen of a blood vessel. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326551 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes a guidewire and a fixator catheter. The fixator catheter comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, and further includes a distal opening, a fixator secured to the distal portion, and a body opening arranged between the fixator and the proximal portion. The guidewire passes through the body opening and the distal opening of the fixator catheter. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration and, in the expanded condition, is capable of anchoring the guidewire and fixator catheter in a lumen of a blood vessel. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326629 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes a guidewire and a fixator catheter. The fixator catheter comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, and further includes a distal opening, a fixator secured to the distal portion, and a body opening arranged between the fixator and the proximal portion. The guidewire passes through the body opening and the distal opening of the fixator catheter. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration and, in the expanded condition, is capable of anchoring the guidewire and fixator catheter in a lumen of a blood vessel. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326630 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes an electrically conductive lead for a medical device, the lead having an internal bore terminating at a distal lead opening, and a lead delivery device for delivering the distal end of the lead to a blood vessel during implantation of the lead. The lead delivery device includes a removably anchorable guidewire, and a fixator attached to a distal portion of the guidewire for anchoring the guidewire. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. The fixator is capable of passing through the distal lead opening of the lead in the compact configuration. The fixator is capable of exerting a holding force in the range of about 0.89 to 4.45 N in the lumen of the blood vessel in the expanded configuration. | 12-31-2009 |
20150174394 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes a guidewire and a fixator catheter. The fixator catheter comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, and further includes a distal opening, a fixator secured to the distal portion, and a body opening arranged between the fixator and the proximal portion. The guidewire passes through the body opening and the distal opening of the fixator catheter. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration and, in the expanded condition, is capable of anchoring the guidewire and fixator catheter in a lumen of a blood vessel. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael Tobin, Dix Hills, NY US
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20120042753 | ELECTRIC CAN OPENER AND METHOD OF OPENING A CAN - To solve problems in a conventional electric can opening apparatus wherein it is impractical to drain the unwanted liquid from the inside of the can after opening the container and disposing of the top lid or top without touching it. The composite can opener includes a body with a gripping member gripping a can while an opening member cuts the top of the can open and a piston that selectively pushes the top into and out of the can after it has been cut. | 02-23-2012 |
20130133211 | ELECTRIC CAN OPENER AND METHOD OF OPENING A CAN - To solve problems in a conventional electric can opening apparatus wherein it is impractical to drain the unwanted liquid from the inside of the can after opening the container and disposing of the top lid or top without touching it. The composite can opener includes a body with a gripping member gripping a can while an opening member cuts the top of the can open and a piston that selectively pushes the top into and out of the can after it has been cut. | 05-30-2013 |
Michael Gerard Tobin, Boca Raton, FL US
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20150236510 | METER/VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH VOLT-AMPERE REACTIVE CONTROL POSITIONED AT CUSTOMER SITE - A method and system are provided for sourcing and sinking reactive power to an electric grid. The control system includes a terminal electrically coupled to a power source that originates from an electric utility grid. The terminal receives a grid alternating current having a real power component and a reactive power component. A power converter is electrically coupled to the terminal, the power converter includes an active rectifier that converts substantially all of the grid alternating current to a direct current and an energy storage device that stores energy supplied by the direct current. The active rectifier sources the reactive power component and the stored energy through the terminal to the electric utility grid. The power converter further includes an inverter that converts the direct current to a load alternating current having at least one of a load real power component and a load reactive power component. | 08-20-2015 |
Michael W. Tobin, Bozeman, MT US
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20110302862 | Crawlspace Encapsulation System - A crawlspace encapsulation system that enables sealing and insulating of the crawlspace while allowing for the venting of gases trapped between the ground and the sealing and insulating system. The crawlspace encapsulation system includes an insulation joist plug, one or more insulation panels, and a polymeric membrane. | 12-15-2011 |
Michael W. Tobin, St. Charles, MO US
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20090110224 | Bumper with Speaker - A sound projecting bumper may include a vehicle bumper configured to be attached to a vehicle, the bumper comprising a plurality of uprights and at least one generally horizontal member, the bumper further comprising a horn for emitting sound, the horn comprising a driver, a cone, a speaker and a diaphragm for producing the sound, and wiring to connect the bumper device to the vehicle's electrical system. The horn may be configured to focus sound particularly forward of the vehicle. The driver may be attached to one of the uprights, and the bumper may include a second driver attached to a second one of the uprights. The horn may be generally aligned with one of the uprights, or the horn may be formed in a generally horizontal member. The bumper may further include a channel in the generally horizontal member, wherein the channel extends generally along a portion of the generally horizontal member, turning to form the horn. | 04-30-2009 |
20150292840 | DETACHABLE SHIELD FOR TACTICAL EQUIPMENT BOX - A detachable shield for tactical equipment box has a rectangular form, an outer surface and an opposite inner surface, a long first edge and a second edge, at least two hinges upon the first edge that cooperate with second hinges mounted to a box, a second lock component that cooperates with a prime lock component mounted to a box opposite the second hinges, and a handle joined to the inner surface. The first hinges, handle, and second lock component join to the shield without fracturing it. The first hinges separate from the second hinges so that a law enforcement officer can take the shield from the box for use as protection from projectiles. In an alternate embodiment, the second component joins to the inner surface along with a reinforcing strip along the second edge. | 10-15-2015 |
Monte B. Tobin, Venice, FL US
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20110129479 | IMMUNOGEN SELECTION DIRECTED IN IMMUNOGLOBULIN PACKAGES IN PLASMA AND COLOSTRUM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A method for the selection and production of group specific immunoglobulins to bind to specific microbes or their toxins is provided. The immunoglobulins are produced in animals and collected either in the plasma or colostrums of the animals after being challenged with a series of selected immunogens. The selected immunoglobulins are packaged into products against specific groups of microbes or their toxins. These packages are delivered to animals including humans. These products could be used as passive protectants. The packages could be developed into products to protect animals or humans against diseases until vaccines can be effectively administered. | 06-02-2011 |
20120308579 | METHOD OF MAKING AND USING A COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERING VIRAL IMMUNOGEN IMMUNOGLOBULIN INHIBITOR TO THE NASAL PHARYNGEAL MEMBRANE - A method of making and using an immunoglobulin package containing one or more viral inhibitors specifically targeted to receptor factors in viruses is provided. The immunoglobulin package substantially prevents the binding of viral immunogens in respiratory tracts of humans or animals and mechanically prevents a virus from reproducing in the nasal cavity. The immunoglobulins are made by inoculating cows with the immunogen(s), allowing the immune response to develop in the animal, harvesting the plasma containing the immunoglobulins, manufacturing the plasma to create a gel or liquid to swab, spray or mist into the nostril of the host. This method will prevent the spread of disease and give the host time to produce their own immunity to the virus for future protection. The invention may be utilized to substantially reduce or eliminate viruses that decrease the health of humans or animals such as Influenza and other respiratory viruses. | 12-06-2012 |
Peter Tobin, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150235255 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY BASED REWARDS - In various embodiments, a frequency based reward system, method, and computer readable medium (collectively, the “System”) is provided. The System may comprise a reward program having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be configured to determine a first reward for a first transaction based on the amount of the transaction. The System may also be configured monitor a number of transactions associated with a transaction account. The second portion may be configured to determine a second reward in response to the number of transaction associated with a transaction account exceeding a threshold. The second reward may be a function of the total reward earned for all transactions associated with a transaction account for a period of time. | 08-20-2015 |
Philip Tobin, Huntersville, NC US
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20100211422 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR STANDARDIZATION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS TO FACILITATE COMPREHENSIVE PAYMENT HUB PROCESSING - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for conducting comprehensive payment processing of all payment requests regardless of the payment request channel. Payment requests are transformed from the initial format to a standardized format, which allows for the occurrence of further comprehensive payment processing, referred to herein as payment hub processing. Once the payment request has undergone necessary payment hub processing, the request undergoes further transformation/conversion from the standardized format to a target clearing format. In one embodiment of the invention, the processing hub provides for determining the clearing or remittance channel based on payment routing rules, which may take into account cost, time, risk and any other payment factors. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211483 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING PAYMENT PROCESSES IN A COMPREHENSIVE PAYMENT HUB SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for managing the processing of a financial payment and, more specifically managing the processing of a financial payment in a comprehensive payment hub environment that provides for payment processing, including payment route determination, irrespective of the payment input channel. In accordance with embodiments herein disclosed, managing the processing of the payment includes automatically determining the payment processes and automatically determining the arrangement of the payment processes. As such, the methods, systems, and computer program products herein described provide for an efficient and cost-effective approach to processing payments. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211495 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IMPROVING FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE IN A COMPREHENSIVE PAYMENT HUB SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for improving foreign currency exchange processing of financial payment requests and, more specifically improving the bid/ask spread in foreign currency exchange so as to increase the profitability realized by the financial institution processing the payment. In accordance with embodiments herein disclosed, international financial payment requests are pooled together based on currency type and payment time requirements to provide for better exchange rates. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211499 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR OPTIMIZING ROUTING OF FINANCIAL PAYMENTS - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for optimizing routing of financial payments by determining routing on a per-payment transaction basis based on one or more routing rules. The routing rules take into account payment factors such as, but not limited to, cost of payment processing, time for payment processing, risk/quality of payment processing, remittance requirements and/or the destination of the payment. From the payor or payee perspective, payor-defined or payee-defined payment attributes associated with these or other payment factors can be predefined in a payor/payee profile or dynamically defined proximate to the time at which the payment request is initiated. In this regard, present embodiments serve to create a payment process that is beneficial, in terms of cost, timeliness, quality and the like, to both the payor, the payee and financial institution handling payment processing. | 08-19-2010 |
Richard Tobin US
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20110078946 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING FATTY ACID PRODUCTION IN PLANTS - The invention relates to methods and products for producing fatty acids by manipulating metabolic function in plants and fungus. The fatty acids generated according to the invention may be useful in the production of biofuels. | 04-07-2011 |
Richard Tobin, Aurora, CO US
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20130056683 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING FATTY ACID PRODUCTION IN PLANTS - The invention relates to methods and products for producing fatty acids by manipulating metabolic function in plants and fungus. The fatty acids generated according to the invention may be useful in the production of biofuels. | 03-07-2013 |
20130295047 | CLIP MODULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUCOSAL DISEASES - The disclosure relates to methods for treating disorders of the mucosal tract such as the gastrointestinal system by targeting CLIP molecules. The methods are based on that CLIP in the groove of MHC class I or II molecules of the cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, provides protection from MHC Class II or MHC class I mediated cell death, and therefore are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of a multitude of illnesses and conditions of the mucosal tract, including autoimmune disease. | 11-07-2013 |
20140220000 | MHC ENGAGEMENT AND CLIP MODULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE - The invention relates to methods for treating disorders by targeting CLIP molecules and MHC. The methods are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of, or otherwise dealing with diseases such as HIV, blood vessel proliferative disorder, cancer and fibrosis. | 08-07-2014 |
20140234359 | PLANT VIRAL VACCINES AND THERAPEUTICS - The invention relates to methods and related products for preventing and treating disease, based on the use of plant viral vaccines and plant viral defense strategies. The methods also involve the identification of appropriate therapeutic strategies for diseases such as cancers. | 08-21-2014 |
Richard M. Tobin, Marysville, OH US
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20130238795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING DATA CENTER RESOURCES IN REAL TIME INCORPORATING MANAGEABILITY SUBSYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a system for controlling a plurality of managed devices. The system may involve a manageability services module adapted to facilitate communication between the plurality of managed devices and a central user located remotely from the plurality of managed devices. The system may also involve a manageability engine module that communicates with the manageability services module. The manageability engine module may have an element library storing parameters associated with the plurality of managed devices, and may be configured to perform a number of useful operations such as: facilitating communication between the managed devices and the manageability services module; discovering a new managed device; and collecting, aggregating and providing real time analytics on the data collected from the managed devices. A database may be used to store data collected by the manageability engine module. | 09-12-2013 |
20140025968 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING DATA CENTER RESOURCES IN REAL TIME - A system for monitoring, controlling and optimizing power usage and cooling utilization within a data center infrastructure. The system may make use of a subsystem which is adapted to obtain real time information on both facility devices and information technology (IT) devices. The subsystem may be used to evaluate the real time information to provide an alert and diagnostic information with respect to at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices. The subsystem may also make use of a mechanism that provides real time control over at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices to optimize at least one of cooling utilization, power usage or performance of at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices. | 01-23-2014 |
Richard Neil Tobin, Wellington, FL US
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20130097967 | Vacuum Packaging Appliance with Roll Storage - An appliance for dispensing, forming and vacuum packaging a container is provided including a base, a vacuum motor disposed in the base, a vacuum sealing compartment formed in the base including a vacuum trough fluidly connected to the vacuum motor, a sealing element disposed in the vacuum sealing compartment adjacent the vacuum trough, and a bag roll storage compartment formed in the base vertically disposed above the vacuum sealing compartment. At least one section of the container material may be dispensed from the storage compartment and cut from the roll of container material and sealed on a first free end with the sealing element to form an unsealed container. The unsealed container may then be evacuated by the vacuum motor through a second free end inserted into the vacuum trough and/or sealed on the second free end with the sealing element to form a hermetically sealed container. | 04-25-2013 |
Robert Tobin, Bryn Mawr, PA US
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20150224136 | Performance-Enhancing Nasal Irrigation - Novel compositions for performance-enhancing nasal irrigation, nasal irrigation apparatus for delivering said performance-enhancing compositions, and methods for enhancing performance using said compositions. Any combination of salt, baking soda, one or more alkaline earth metals, one or more amino acids, one or more natural antioxidants, one or more plant-based stimulants, one or more vitamins, and one or more synergists or other ingredients are disclosed. The ingredients described herein may be delivered as an anhydrous powder packet containing water-soluble forms of the component ingredients, and may be delivered along with nasal irrigation devices and instructions for mixing the powder with a fixed volume of pure water. | 08-13-2015 |
Savannah Tobin, Salem, OR US
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20140287933 | METHODS FOR MEASURING FEL d 1 CAT ALLERGEN - The present invention relates to a noninvasive method for quantifying Fel d 1 cat allergen expression levels—the major allergen responsible for cat allergies—in individual cats ( | 09-25-2014 |
Sean C. Tobin, Livonia, MI US
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20110265932 | VEHICULAR GLASS ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF ADHERING SAID GLASS - The invention is an adhesive composition comprising: a) an isocyanate functional polyether base prepolymers having a z molecular weight average (Mz) of about 10,000 to about 80,000 g/mole; a carbon black having an average oil absorption number of at least about 80 to at most about 400 cubic centimeters of dibutyl phthalate per 100 grams of the carbon black; (c) reactive silicon in an amount from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of the adhesive composition; and (d) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate with hydroxyl groups. The adhesive compositions of the invention surprisingly may have improved sag performance (i.e., decreased sag) when heated, while also making them more easily pumped. | 11-03-2011 |
Thomas J. Tobin, Northbrook, IL US
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20090290275 | Fault Protection System and Method for an Electrical Power Distribution System - A fault protection system for an electrical power distribution system and a method of configuring and operating a fault protection system for an electrical power distribution system accepts device fault protection parameters, such as the time-current-characteristics (TCCs), of boundary devices, and selects and sets fault protection parameters for one or more fault protection devices, such as fault-interrupters, that thus coordinate with the boundary devices. Fault protection parameter selection for each fault protection device may occur automatically, and each device may reconfigure its fault protection parameters based upon changes in the electrical power distribution system, for example, as the result of fault isolation and/or service restoration. | 11-26-2009 |
Timothy Tobin, Leawood, KS US
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20110145055 | BRANDED CONTENT LADEN COMMERCIAL PORTALS - In one embodiment, the present disclosure contemplates a computer system, which, upon being programmed, is configured to perform a method comprising identifying an entity associated with a user of a user computer connected to the computer system; and providing an Internet Portal to the user computer on behalf of the entity such that the entity appears to the user as the provider or primary benefactor of the Internet Portal. In another embodiment, the present disclosure contemplates a method which comprises contacting supporters and potential supporters of an entity, marketing the entity to the supporters and potential supporters as a provider or primary benefactor of an Internet Portal, and providing the Internet Portal on behalf of the entity to each user of the Internet Portal such that the entity appears to each user as the provider or primary benefactor of the Internet Portal. | 06-16-2011 |
Todd J. Tobin, Golden, CO US
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20120077175 | TIME-INDEXED DISCUSSION ENABLED VIDEO EDUCATION - A computer-implemented system and method for presenting video with time-indexed discussion comprising program instructions stored in memory. The program instructions are executable by a computer processor to store a video on a video server, and store at least one discussion on a database, each discussion being associated with a video time index. The video is streamed from the video server to a user device. At least one discussion is transmitted for display on the user's device when the video time is within a pre-specified range of the video time index for the discussion to be displayed. | 03-29-2012 |
William Tobin, Raymond, OH US
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20090167519 | VEHICLE SIGNAL SYSTEM WITH AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL AND METHOD - An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced. | 07-02-2009 |
William Tobin, Franklin, WI US
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20090220904 | TOUCHLESS FILL LARGE FLAME TORCH - An apparatus having a fuel container, a flame bowl, and a wick holder disposed proximate the flame bowl is disclosed. An open fuel filling port disposed in the flame bowl prevents entry of ignition sources into the fuel container but allows for the flow of liquid thereinto, whereby a user of the torch may refuel the torch without need to touch the torch. | 09-03-2009 |
20100104995 | NO TOUCH POUR TORCH TOP - An apparatus having a shrouded funnel for fueling. A flow barrier is provided in the funnel that controls vapor release from a fuel canister and allows for refueling of liquid fuel without touching the apparatus. | 04-29-2010 |
20110097676 | TWIN WICK TORCH - An apparatus having a flame bowl, a shroud surrounding the flame bowl, and a fitting connected to an underside of the flame bowl is disclosed. At least two wick holders are disposed in the flame bowl. The shroud connects to the flame bowl along a top thereof and is spaced apart from the flame bowl along a bottom thereof. | 04-28-2011 |
William D. Tobin, Franklin Lakes, NJ US
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20090144085 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING FORMULARIES - An system for constructing formularies is disclosed. The system includes a central computer system and at least one additional computer. The central computer system compiles a list of various pharmaceutical products and sort them into different categories. Formularies are then created by selecting individual products or categories of products that will be covered. When prescription claims are received, coverage is either accepted or denied based on whether the products in the prescription claims are covered by the formulary. | 06-04-2009 |
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William J. Tobin, Marco Island, FL US
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