Schreiber, US
Adam W. Schreiber, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20120313734 | Folded coaxial radio frequency mirror - A coaxial mirror is provided for reflecting an electromagnetic signal. The mirror includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe, and first and second rods. The outer pipe extends between input and output ports, with closed initial and final terminals disposed at their respective ports. The inner pipe extends between a closed fore end and an open aft end. The inner pipe is coaxially disposed between the initial and final terminals within the outer pipe. The first rod, coaxially disposed within the outer pipe, extends from the input port to the fore end. The second rod, coaxially disposed within the inner pipe, extends from downstream of the fore end to the output port. Preferably, the first and second pipes are cylindrical tubes. Preferably, fluoropolymer fills the annular region between the inner and outer pipes, and fluoropolymer foam fills the inner pipe. Preferably, the first pipe has an electrically conductive inner surface, the second pipe has electrically conductive inner and outer surfaces, and the first and second rods have conductive surfaces. A first embodiment includes a conductor, coaxially disposed within the inner pipe, that extends from the fore end to the second rod. In a second embodiment, the second rod is hollow, and is preferably filled with the foam. | 12-13-2012 |
Alan D. Schreiber, Philadelphia, PA US
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20080213216 | Methods of stimulating phagocytosis - The present invention relates, in general, to methods of stimulating phagocytosis and thereby combating infection and/or modulating immune complex disease, in particular, to methods of modulating the number and type of Fc receptors present on cells that normally possess such receptors, including monocytes and macrophages, as well as on cells that normally do not possess Fc receptors, such as fibroblasts, and to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods. | 09-04-2008 |
20120093913 | Inhibition of SYK kinase expression - The present invention relates, in general, to Syk kinase and, in particular, to a method of inhibiting Syk kinase expression using small interfering RNA (siRNA). | 04-19-2012 |
Austin Schreiber, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20110056017 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient transfer device includes a mat, with an upper side and a gas permeable lower side. The mat includes a chamber between its upper and lower sides, which is operable to be in fluid communication with an air source such that when air flows into the mat, the air will flow into the chamber and through the gas permeable lower side to form an air film between the mat and a surface on which the mat is supported at its lower side. In addition, the lower side of the mat is substantially planar when the mat is inflated. A system for controlling the inflation of the mat may be used that automatically adjusts for the inflation of the mat during patient transfer. | 03-10-2011 |
20130042414 | AIR INLET FOR PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE - A method and apparatus for coupling and decoupling an air supply hose to an inflatable device. The inflatable device may be adapted to support a patient, such as an air mattress or an inflatable patient transfer mat that rides on an air cushion. The method and apparatus utilize an air inlet that normally assumes a flat orientation. The air inlet includes resilient members that allow the air inlet to flex out of the flat orientation in response to a compressive force. The compressive force changes the air inlet's orientation into a generally round orientation that is sized to accept an air supply hose. A collar on the air supply hose is able to frictionally engage an edge in the air inlet in order to prevent undesired removal of the hose from the inlet. Magnets may be used to help return the inlet to the flat orientation when not in use. | 02-21-2013 |
20140020179 | X-Ray Compatible Patient Support Apparatus - A patient support apparatus, such as a stretcher, cot, bed, or the like, includes a patient support surface and a cartridge support surface positioned therebelow. The cartridge support surface supports a diagnostic imaging cartridge, such as an X-ray cartridge. The cartridge support surface includes a generally flat and smooth interior region surrounded by a peripheral region that is beveled to facilitate insertion of a cartridge between the patient and cartridge support surfaces. Handles for controlling the pivoting a portion of the patient support surface are positioned in a corner of the patient support surface where they, and their connected structures, are out of the way of the X-ray path. A joint between sections of the patient support surface is constructed to include, when the sections are flat, overlapping regions that reduce, if not eliminate, visual artifacts caused by differing amounts of X-ray absorption of the patient support apparatus. | 01-23-2014 |
Brian E. Schreiber, Oakdale, MN US
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20110220147 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning Flexible Webs - A method of web cleaning, particularly relatively soft polymeric webs, without using dipping baths or ultrasonic energy. The method includes conveying the web against a backup roller and spraying the web with a high pressure liquid while the web is supported by the backup roller. Thereafter, residual fluid from the high pressure stream is stripped from the web by a gas curtain while the web is supported by the backup roller. In many convenient embodiments, the web is contacted with a cleaning roller while the web is in contact with the backup roller. | 09-15-2011 |
Bryan Schreiber, Knoxville, TN US
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20100040251 | HANG UP MAGNET FOR RADIO MICROPHONE - A system is disclosed for safely and efficiently removing or returning a radio microphone from a mounting surface. The system includes a first magnet attached to the rear side of a radio microphone and a second magnet located at a desired mounting position on the mounting surface. The second magnet preferably includes an outer vinyl layer to prevent breaking or cracking of the first second magnet when returning the radio microphone to its mounting position. | 02-18-2010 |
Bryan J. Schreiber, Knoxville, TN US
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20120275633 | HANG UP MAGNET FOR RADIO MICROPHONE - A system is disclosed for safely and efficiently removing or returning a radio microphone from a mounting surface. The system includes a first magnet attached to the rear side of a radio microphone and a second magnet located at a desired mounting position on the mounting surface. The second magnet preferably includes an outer vinyl layer to prevent breaking or cracking of the first second magnet when returning the radio microphone to its mounting position. | 11-01-2012 |
Catherine Schreiber, New York, NY US
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20120242115 | Vehicle Seat Side Bolster Pillow and Barrier - An automotive bolster pillow for providing a barrier that prevents personal items from falling into a gap between a vehicle seat and a center console. The device comprises an elongated pillow adapted to be pressed into the seat/console gap and optionally have an attached insertion tab or seat belt securement loop. Tab insertion or loop attachment limits the bolster freedom of movement such that the apparatus stays securely in place while the vehicle is in motion. The compressible nature of the interior pillow stuffing material provides users with a comfortable cushion for the driver or passenger while its outward appearance is that of a decorative bolster pillow that matches the interior decor. The device provides a boundary to prevent personal articles and loose change from falling into the seat/console gap. | 09-27-2012 |
Charles T. Schreiber, Reno, NV US
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20110081974 | Service Enhancing Power Supply System for Gaming Machines - A gaming machine having a multi-tiered power supply and power distribution system which enables maintenance of low security and higher failure rate components such as video monitors, LCDs, or reel mechanisms without disconnecting power from higher security, low failure rate components such as the main processor board. The ability to provide multi-tiered power in this manner allows low security risk items to be serviced while the gaming machine is still in contact with the casino's backend reporting system, reporting on its status. This improves security, accountability of maintenance personnel, and significantly reduces overall gaming machine down time. | 04-07-2011 |
Daniel Schreiber, New Berlin, WI US
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20090077793 | High Voltage Operating Rod Sensor and Method of Making the Same - Methods and system for making and using vacuum switching devices are disclosed. A vacuum switching device has an operating rod for actuating a movable electrical contact within the device. The operating rod may be a hollow epoxy glass tube with an electrical sensor disposed within it, and there may be an elastomeric polymer filling compound disposed within the tube and encasing the sensor. The operating rod may be attached to the movable electrical contact on one end by a steel end-fitting that has been press-fit into the tube and secured with at least one cross pin. In this way, a very secure electromechanical connection may be made between the operating rod and the rest of the vacuum switching device, and the sensor is protected from shock associated with the operation of the device. Moreover, the vacuum switching device is compact and easy to construct. | 03-26-2009 |
Daniel Schreiber, Bethesda, MD US
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20130333097 | Sports Performance Enhancement Systems - Footwear for use in resistance band training includes plural spaced straps extending loosely over the instep. Each strap is circumscribed by a connection ring freely movable along the strap such that, when the ring is pulled by an applied force, the ring traverses the strap and is repositioned according to the direction of the force. The user may alternatively select any of the straps to engage a resistance band. A belt for connection to the straps includes a band connection ring movable to different positions on the belt. A pad may be positioned over a front belt ring to comfortably project the band away from the user's body. The footwear and belt may be used with a vest connected to limbs and extremities to body parts for a full body workout. | 12-19-2013 |
20150057135 | Sports Performance Enhancement Systems - Footwear for use in resistance band training includes plural spaced straps extending loosely over the instep. Each strap is circumscribed by a connection ring freely movable along the strap such that, when the ring is pulled by an applied force, the ring traverses the strap and is repositioned according to the direction of the force. The user may alternatively select any of the straps to engage a resistance band. A belt for connection to the straps includes a band connection ring movable to different positions on the belt. A pad may be positioned over a front belt ring to comfortably project the band away from the user's body. The footwear and belt may be used with a vest connected to limbs and extremities to body parts for a full body workout. | 02-26-2015 |
David Schreiber, Littleton, CO US
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20090105518 | POINT OF CARE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL STRANDING SYSTEM - A point-of-care seed stranding device for automating assembly of brachytherapy seed strands for implantation in patients. The device includes a number of features to reduce the potential for mistakes by the user, as well as to reduce the potential for damaging the radioactive seeds during the stranding process. Tactile feedback may be provided to prevent exertion of too much force in the packing step of the stranding process, as well as to indicate that the seed and/or strand cartridges are empty and need to be replaced. The device may also include a mechanism for holding seeds or spacers in place to allow automated packing of seeds or spacers having corresponding geometries. The device may also be provided with a seed counter which can be employed to preset the number of seeds in a strand and which disables the device from dispensing or packing additional seeds once the preset number of seeds has been packed into the strand. Also, methods for automated assembly of seed strands including the steps of setting the number of seeds, dispensing seeds and spacers, packing seeds and spacers and transferring assembled strands to another device. | 04-23-2009 |
20130190549 | POINT OF CARE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL STRANDING SYSTEMS - A point-of-care seed stranding device for automating assembly of brachytherapy seed strands for implantation in patients. The device includes a number of features to reduce the potential for mistakes by the user, as well as to reduce the potential for damaging the radioactive seeds during the stranding process. Tactile feedback may be provided to prevent exertion of too much force in the packing step of the stranding process, as well as to indicate that the seed and/or strand cartridges are empty and need to be replaced. The device may also include a mechanism for holding seeds or spacers in place to allow automated packing of seeds or spacers having corresponding geometries. The device may also be provided with a seed counter which can be employed to preset the number of seeds in a strand and which disables the device from dispensing or packing additional seeds once the preset number of seeds has been packed into the strand. Also, methods for automated assembly of seed strands including the steps of setting the number of seeds, dispensing seeds and spacers, packing seeds and spacers and transferring assembled strands to another device. | 07-25-2013 |
Dennis Schreiber, Scranton, NC US
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20090211506 | Hull and steering mechanism for a marine vessel - A combined hull and steering mechanism for a marine vessel has a substantially rectangularly-shaped upper hull joined to a lower hull that is dual-tapered from its sidewalls to both its forward and aft portions. A directional thrust steering mechanism having a pair of vertical rudder blades positioned on either side of a conventional propeller extending from the centerline of the lower hull directs the water from the propeller, thus enabling the vessel to move more efficiently and with greater maneuverability in both forward and reverse directions. The dual-tapered hull permits a significantly better flow of water to and from the propeller and steering mechanism of the vessel, particularly when operating in reverse, thereby allowing the vessel to turn 360° in its own length. | 08-27-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Schreiber, Cary, NC US
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20080201646 | Tab Order Mapping of User Interfaces - An approach is provided to display a common display page on a variety of display devices using the item's tab order property to determine the display order. Controls that are displayed on a display device typically have a tab order. When a window that has controls is displayed, the cursor is typically placed at the control with the lowest (i.e., first) tab order. When the user presses the tab key, the cursor moves to the control corresponding to the next lowest tab order. This allows the designer to design a single window (or panel) that is displayed differently on constrained devices. However, even though the window is displayed differently, using tab order mapping maintains a consistent visible proximity between controls despite the type of display device being used by the user. | 08-21-2008 |
20080270929 | Federating Legacy/Remote Content into a Central Network Console - Content from multiple remote/legacy consoles is aggregated within a central console to provide a single point-of-access for managing remote resources. Preferred embodiments deploy the central console as a network-accessible application, and this console application communicates with remotely-located console applications (and/or other locally-executing functions) that carry out tasks selected from the central console by an administrator and then return content generated by those tasks for rendering in the central console. The run-time environment used at the central console is not required to match the run-time environment of the remote/legacy consoles. | 10-30-2008 |
20090044152 | Using content aggregation to build administration consoles - Content aggregation is used to build administration consoles. Preferred embodiments enable providing a solution-based approach to information technology (“IT”) administration, whereby content can be flexibly arranged to provide a content view that is adapted for the IT solution deployed in a particular IT environment. In preferred embodiments, portal technology is used for the aggregation framework, and portlets are used for creating content. Alternatively, other approaches such as struts and tiles may be used. Preferred embodiments deploy an administration console as a Web-accessible application, and this console consolidates the administration interfaces for an arbitrary set of management operations, including administration of an arbitrary collection of hardware and/or software resources. Roles/permissions may be used when rendering content for the console, thereby customizing a view to individual end users (or user groups). | 02-12-2009 |
20100218030 | INTERACTIVE PROBLEM RESOLUTION PRESENTED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF MAJOR OBSERVABLE APPLICATION BEHAVIORS - A system, method, and article of manufacture are disclosed for monitoring and resolving problems detected in the application stack. The application stack may include multiple, interpedently application components which collectively provide a unified service. An interactive problem resolution program may monitor and assist users in troubleshooting an application stack installed on a separate computer system. Generally, when a problem in the application stack is detected, the IPR Program may alert users to the problem and provide information about the problem to guide users in taking steps to correct the problem. | 08-26-2010 |
20110055619 | SYNCHRONIZING PROBLEM RESOLUTION TASK STATUS USING AWARENESS OF CURRENT STATE AND TRANSACTION HISTORY - Systems, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for synchronizing a transaction profile with a resolution status of a problem experienced by an application. The problem may be detected for the application. A transaction profile may be retrieved for the detected problem. The transaction profile may include a sequence of transactions to be performed on the system to remedy the open problem. Transactions occurring on the system may be monitored, and an instance of the transaction profile may be updated accordingly to create a synchronized transaction profile. | 03-03-2011 |
Eugene Schreiber, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130270176 | CARTRIDGE CONTAINING BREWABLE SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a cartridge for retaining a mass of, for example, ground coffee, that includes a cup, a filter, and a filter support that supports the filter inside the cup. | 10-17-2013 |
20140170269 | CARTRIDGE CONTAINING BREWABLE SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a cartridge for retaining a mass of, for example, ground coffee, that includes a cup, a filter, and a cage that supports the filter inside the cup. | 06-19-2014 |
Geoff Schreiber, Portland, OR US
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20120101949 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC RENEWABILITY OF CONTENT - A method and apparatus for dynamically and transparently renewing licenses associated with downloaded content. Licensing associated with content can allow the provider to retain control over the content after it has been downloaded on to the user's computer. A license file or similar licensing parameter is the key to retaining control over access to the content after it has been downloaded. The license file may also control copying of the content on to computers other than the original computer used. The dynamic renewal method will transparently renew the license files on a user's computer to allow the associated content to be used without disruption as long as the user's account is in good standing. | 04-26-2012 |
Geoff Y. Schreiber, Portland, OR US
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20150219757 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDOOR GEOLOCATION AND MAPPING - Methods and systems to provide location and navigation information to a user within a building. In an embodiment, low power radars may be used to locate and track a user. Moreover, the systems and methods described herein may take advantage of the known layout of a building, or may ascertain the layout using the radar devices. This information may be used to direct a user from a current location to a desired destination. In some contexts, such as stores, radio frequency ID (RFID) tags may be used to identify a particular destination, such as a particular product in a particular aisle in a store. Multiple persons may be tracked as they move about the building, so that the more frequently used paths may be identified for moving from point to point. These identified paths may then be used in constructing a path for a user who needs directions. | 08-06-2015 |
Hans Schreiber, Chicago, IL US
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20150315247 | High-affinity peptide-based anticancer vaccination to overcome tumor resistance to immunostimulatory antibodies and to identify TCRs that can be used successfully in adoptive T cell therapy - The invention provides a methodology to use cancer vaccination to overcome tumor resistance to immunostimulatory antibodies. Our cancer vaccination approach relies on targeting mutant tumor-specific peptides that have high affinity for the major histocompatibility complex. Treatment with bacteria expressing high affinity tumor-specific peptides combined with anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody can eradicate long-established tumors resistant to anti-PD-L1 and anti-CTLA-4 alone. In addition, we discovered that adoptive transfer of T cells with this same vaccine-generated T cell receptor specificity can also eradicate long-established tumors. These results demonstrate that cancer vaccination approaches should target peptides with high peptide-MHC affinity to (i) overcome tumor resistance to immunostimulatory antibodies and (ii) identify T cell receptors that can be used successfully for adoptive T cell transfer. | 11-05-2015 |
Horst Schreiber, Corning, NY US
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20110205643 | EXTENDING THE STABILITY OF UV CURABLE ADHESIVES IN 193NM LASER SYSTEMS - This disclosure is directed to an optical element and method in which a UV-curable adhesive, used along the edge of the optic to keep it in a holder, has been stabilized against degradation by below 300 nm radiation. The technical solution to the degradation of the adhesive includes both 193 nm scatter light reduction and protective coatings of plasma modified AlF | 08-25-2011 |
20110267685 | PLASMA ION ASSISTED DEPOSITION OF Mo/Si MULTILAYER EUV COATINGS - The disclosure is directed to multilayer Mo/Si coatings for reflective mirrors used in extreme ultraviolet lithographic systems and to a method of making such mirrors using plasma ion assisted deposition (PIAD) techniques. The coating are deposited on a substrate suitable for EUV lithography, and are Mo/Si coating consisting of 40-100 Mo/Si periods, each period consisting on a Mo layer followed by a Si layer. Each of the individual Mo and Si layers is deposited to a specified or target thickness in the range of 2 nm to 5 nm, and the thicknesses are controlled to ±0.1 nm. A plasma from a plasma source is used to densify and smooth the substrate prior to deposition of the coating, and each layer of the coating is plasma densified and smoothed. | 11-03-2011 |
20120307353 | DURABLE MgO-MgF2 COMPOSITE FILM FOR INFRARED ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS - This disclosure is directed to an optic having a composited MgO—MgF | 12-06-2012 |
20130135712 | YTTRIUM OXIDE COATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS WITH IMPROVED MID-INFRARED PERFORMANCE - The disclosure is directed to a method of making yttrium oxide, Y | 05-30-2013 |
20130314773 | PLASMA ION ASSISTED DEPOSITION OF Mo/Si MULTILAYER EUV COATINGS - The disclosure is directed to multilayer Mo/Si coatings for reflective mirrors used in extreme ultraviolet lithographic systems and to a method of making such mirrors using plasma ion assisted deposition (PIAD) techniques. The coating are deposited on a substrate suitable for EUV lithography, and are Mo/Si coating consisting of 40-100 Mo/Si periods, each period consisting on a Mo layer followed by a Si layer. Each of the individual Mo and Si layers is deposited to a specified or target thickness in the range of 2 nm to 5 nm, and the thicknesses are controlled to ±0.1 nm. A plasma from a plasma source is used to densify and smooth the substrate prior to deposition of the coating, and each layer of the coating is plasma densified and smoothed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130321922 | SILICA-MODIFIED-FLUORIDE BROAD ANGLE ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS - The disclosure is directed to a coating consisting of a binary metal fluoride coating consisting a high refractive index metal fluoride layer on top of a substrate, a low refractive index metal fluoride layer on top of the high refractive index layer and layer of SiO | 12-05-2013 |
20150219805 | UV AND DUV EXPANDED COLD MIRRORS - An expanded cold mirror is provided. The mirror includes a substrate and a coating deposited on the substrate. The coating includes a first coating stack comprising at least one period of a low refractive index metal oxide coating layer and a high refractive index metal oxide coating layer, a second coating stack comprising at least one period of a low refractive index metal fluoride coating layer and a high refractive index metal oxide layer, and a third coating stack comprising at least one period of a low refractive index metal fluoride coating layer and a high refractive index metal fluoride coating layer. | 08-06-2015 |
James Schreiber, West Allis, WI US
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20130031791 | RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE - A reciprocating saw blade for use with a reciprocating saw, the saw blade including a body including a first substantially planar surface and a second substantially planar surface opposite the first surface, an attachment portion for coupling the saw blade to the reciprocating saw, a cutting edge including a plurality of cutting teeth, and a rib element including a pair of outermost rib members. One of the outermost rib members is proximate the cutting edge and the other of the outermost rib members is proximate a back edge of the blade opposite the cutting edge. Each outermost rib member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portions of each of the ribs are substantially parallel to one another. | 02-07-2013 |
James L. Schreiber, Boise, ID US
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20090188174 | WINDOW SAFETY BRACKET - The invention is a window safety harness which can be clamped to the frame of a window and which provides a solid anchor point for a person working around the window. The device includes a bar for placement inside the window, a bar for placement outside the window, and a connecting piece which holds the bars in rigid, spaced apart relation to each other. Each end of both the inside and the outside bar have contact pads which are configured to contact the window frame. They also include a tightening mechanism which tightens the contact pads against the window frame and secures the device in the window frame. An anchor point allows a worker to attach himself to the anchor point for work outside the window, or to anchor a line to the window frame. | 07-30-2009 |
Jeb Schreiber, Emigsville, PA US
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20100242533 | HEAT EXCHANGER - An heat exchanger for use in a vapor compression system is disclosed and includes a shell, a first tube bundle, a hood and a distributor. The first tube bundle includes a plurality of tubes extending substantially horizontally in the shell. The hood covers the first tube bundle. The distributor is configured and positioned to distribute fluid onto at least one tube of the plurality of tubes. | 09-30-2010 |
20100319395 | HEAT EXCHANGER - An heat exchanger for use in a vapor compression system is disclosed and includes a shell, a first tube bundle, a hood and a distributor. The first tube bundle includes a plurality of tubes extending substantially horizontally in the shell. The hood covers the first tube bundle. The distributor is configured and positioned to distribute fluid onto at least one tube of the plurality of tubes. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326108 | VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - An evaporator ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110056664 | VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - A distributor for use in a vapor compression system including an enclosure configured to be positioned in a heat exchanger having a tube bundle comprising a plurality of tubes extending substantially horizontally in the heat exchanger. A plurality of distribution devices are formed in the enclosure, the plurality of distribution devices configured to apply a fluid entering the distributor onto the tube bundle. The enclosure is formed of unitary construction. | 03-10-2011 |
Jeb W. Schreiber, Emigsville, PA US
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20130269916 | VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - A distributor for use in a vapor compression system includes an enclosure configured to be positioned in a heat exchanger having a tube bundle including a plurality of tubes extending substantially horizontally in the heat exchanger. At least one distribution device formed in an end of the enclosure positioned to face the tube bundle, the at least one distribution device configured to apply a fluid entering the distributor onto the tube bundle. The enclosure has an aspect ratio between about 1/2:1 and about 10:1. | 10-17-2013 |
20140328667 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY DIFFUSER HAVING EXTENDED TRAVEL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An improved variable geometry diffuser (VGD) mechanism for use with a centrifugal compressor. This VGD mechanism extends substantially completely into the diffuser gap so that the VGD mechanism may be used more fully to control other operational functions. The VGD mechanism may be used to minimize compressor backspin and associated transient loads during compressor shut down by preventing a reverse flow of refrigerant gas through the diffuser gap during compressor shutdown, which is prevented because the diffuser gap is substantially blocked by the full extension of the diffuser ring. During start-up, transient surge and stall also can be effectively eliminated as gas flow through the diffuser gap can be impeded as load and impeller speed increase, thereby alleviating the problems caused by startup loads at low speeds. The VGD mechanism can be used for capacity control as well so as to achieve more effective turndown at low loads. | 11-06-2014 |
20140363311 | HERMETIC MOTOR COOLING AND CONTROL - An apparatus and method for cooling a compressor motor having a motor stator and rotor in a refrigerant system. The method cools the rotor and the stator, electromagnetic bearings located within a compressor housing providing refrigerant liquid to the stator internal channels, the channels being in fluid communication with a rotor passageway, and a flow-control device controlling refrigerant flow into the stator. A temperature monitoring device in communication with a controller monitors motor temperature. The controller evaluates the motor temperature and adjusts refrigerant flow through the flow control device, maintaining the motor within a predetermined temperature range. | 12-11-2014 |
20150226467 | MOTOR COOLING METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - A method for cooling a compressor motor ( | 08-13-2015 |
Jeff Schreiber, Grayslake, IL US
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20130220454 | POSITION-ADJUSTABLE GAS REGULATOR - A pressure regulator for controlling the flow of gas from a high pressure source to a low pressure device includes a body having a high pressure inlet defining a seat. An adjusting collar has a centrally located bore. The collar engages the body at any predefined radial orientation. The collar has a thread and is securable to the body at the selected radial orientation. The regulator also has a threaded bonnet to engage the collar. A locking ring engages the body and secures the adjusting collar to the body. A piston has a central bore and is disposed within a piston chamber that defines a gap between the piston and a wall. The piston is movable between an open condition and a closed condition. A spring moves the piston to the open condition. A pin valve is disposed in the central longitudinal bore in the piston. | 08-29-2013 |
Jeremy Schreiber, Austin, TX US
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20120159415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TIMING INFORMATION WHILE DESIGNING A MULTI-CELL CIRCUIT - A method and apparatus are described for providing timing information to a view placement interactive (VPI) tool user designing a multi-cell circuit. A circuit design comprising a plurality of cells is displayed to the user. Each cell includes a pre-characterized circuit structure. A graphical user interface (GUI) may be used to request a cell placement change, a design connectivity change or a cell type change. The circuit design is modified to implement the requested change, an incremental static timing analysis is performed, and the resulting timing information associated with the requested change is presented on the displayed circuit design. Timing information may be displayed directly on a cell that receives an output from the particular cell, and/or may be displayed adjacent to the particular cell. The timing information may include current and previous frequency slack information associated with each input and output pin of the particular cell. | 06-21-2012 |
20130024829 | METHOD AND CIRCUITRY FOR DEBUGGING A POWER-GATED CIRCUIT - Described are a circuit and a method of analyzing and correcting a fault occurring in operation of the circuit during a power gating sequence. The method includes executing a modification of the power gating sequence that includes maintaining operation of a trace capture buffer (TCB); recording, in the TCB, events occurring during the executing; and correcting the fault based on analysis of the events recorded in the TCB. The circuit includes a plurality of components including a TCB, and a switch configured to maintain power to the TCB in a first state and turn off power to the TCB in a second state. | 01-24-2013 |
Jeremy P. Schreiber, Austin, TX US
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20120131526 | POWER-GATED RETENTION FLOPS - A power-gated retention flop circuit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a retention flop includes a first latch coupled to a first global voltage node and a virtual voltage node and configured to receive a data input signal, and a second latch coupled to receive the data input signal from the first latch, wherein the second latch is coupled to the first global voltage node and a second global voltage node. The second latch is configured to provide a data output signal based on the data input signal. A power-gating circuit is coupled between the virtual voltage node and the second global voltage node, wherein the power-gating circuit is configured to, when active, couple the virtual voltage node to the second global voltage node. Thus, the first latch may be powered down while the second latch remains powered on. | 05-24-2012 |
Joerg Schreiber, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080217407 | Host Apparatus and Method Providing Calibration and Reagent Information to a Measurement Apparatus with Makes Use of a Consumable Reagent in a Measuring Process - Apparatuses and methods providing data such as, for example, calibration and reagent information ( | 09-11-2008 |
Joseph M. Schreiber, Woodridge, IL US
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20140305768 | Short Gap Diverter - A short gap diverter for a conveyor includes a plurality of spaced apart belts for transferring a product from a speed up conveyor to a primary delivery conveyor. A secondary delivery conveyor is positioned above the transit conveyor. A first set of fingers is positioned between the belts and is moveable from a position below the plane determined by the upper surfaces of the belts to a second position above the plane and angled toward the secondary delivery conveyor. A second set of fingers is mounted on the secondary delivery conveyor and moveable from a first retracted position to an extended position with the extended fingers forming a bridge for directing alternate products to the secondary delivery conveyor. | 10-16-2014 |
Joy Schreiber, Lake Hiawatha, NJ US
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20140326773 | Tablet Tucker - The Table Tucker carries an item of a square or rectangular shape in a holder which attaches to the back of your pants or skirt waistband and rests against your back. It allows the item such as a clipboard, spiral bound notebook, computer tablet or a laptop to be carried with you, hands free for instant accessibility. | 11-06-2014 |
Justin Schreiber, Raleigh, NC US
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20130037466 | BIOLOGICAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM HAVING A SCREEN STRUCTURE FOR CONFINING BIOFILM CARRIERS TO A REACTOR FORMING A PART OF THE SYSTEM - A biological wastewater treatment system includes a tank or reactor for holding and treating wastewater. Disposed in the tank or reservoir is an array of biofilm carriers for supporting biomass that remove pollutants and contaminates from the wastewater. A screen structure is mounted to the tank for screening treated wastewater flowing from the tank and preventing the biofilm carriers from being discharged from the tank. The screen structure includes a vertical screen made up of a plurality of screen modules disposed in side-by-side relationship and disposed upstream of an outlet formed in the tank. Further this screen structure may include a plurality of auxiliary screens that project form the vertical screen inwardly towards the interior area of the tank thereby providing increased screening area through which wastewater is discharged during a wastewater treatment process. The auxiliary screens include a screen area that extends around an open area and wherein wastewater passes through the screen area of the auxiliary screens into the interior area and from the interior area the wastewater passes through the plane of the vertical screen. | 02-14-2013 |
Justin M. Schreiber, Raleigh, NC US
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20130221546 | Flat Sheet Membrane Module - A flat sheet membrane module is provided and includes a pair of laterally spaced membrane compartments formed therein for receiving and holding two sets of flat sheet membranes. A utility compartment is disposed between the membrane compartments and includes an air conduit for directing air downwardly through the module to air dispersers forming a part of the module or to a separate lower disposed module. Optionally, a permeate conduit may be provided in the utility compartment for channeling permeate from a lower disposed module. A support structure is disposed in each membrane compartment for receiving and holding a set of flat sheet membranes. The support structure includes a pair of plates that sandwich a set of flat sheet membranes together such that the flat sheet membranes of the set are disposed in a side-by-side relationship between the two end plates. | 08-29-2013 |
20140053424 | Dryer Having a Direct Drive Fan - A dryer is provided with a direct drive fan assembly for circulating air through a drying chamber formed in the dryer. The direct drive fan assembly includes a fan plug mounted to the dryer and a fan rotatively mounted adjacent an interior side of the fan plug. A load adapter is secured to the fan plug and projects outwardly therefrom. A motor is mounted to the load adapter via a motor adapter. There is provided a continuous drive shaft assembly from the motor, through the motor adapter, through the load adapter, and through the fan plug. The drive assembly connects to the fan disposed adjacent the interior side of the fan plug. | 02-27-2014 |
20150040418 | Dryer - A dryer for drying product includes a housing and a drying chamber formed in the housing. A series of doors are moveably mounted on the dryer for providing access to the drying chamber. A latch assembly is associated with each door for latching the door to the dryer. The latch assembly includes a bracket mounted to the door and a shaft rotatively mounted adjacent a portion of the bracket. The shaft includes a latch for engaging a latching catch and securing the door in the closed position. A locking member is pivotally mounted to the bracket and moveable between a locked and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking member extends into a locking cavity formed in the shaft. | 02-12-2015 |
Kate Schreiber, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140346193 | Trigger Sprayer With Bottle Filling Conduit - A fluid delivery device having a trigger actuated sprayer assembly for dispensing a liquid with features such as a bottle with a concavity, a clip around the bottle neck, a sprayer assembly with a bottle filling conduit and a translucent neck window on the sprayer assembly for viewing the bottle filling conduit. The fluid delivery system includes a bottle with a concavity in the side wall attached to a body. A pump in the body receives fluid from the bottle via a fluid inlet conduit and discharges the fluid from a fluid discharge conduit. Also provided is a kit including (i) a fluid delivery device with a bottle, and (ii) one or more fluid refill containers, wherein the bottle and the container(s) include matching indicia of the fluid such that the bottle is only filled from a container with the fluid indicated by the matching indicia. | 11-27-2014 |
20150135454 | EXTENDABLE TOOL ATTACHMENT STICK - An extendable stick includes an elongate body comprising a first member, a second member, and a third member arranged in a telescopic nesting formation. A pulley system is disposed within the elongate body, wherein the pulley system is in operative communication with the first, second, and third members of the elongate body to extend the first member and the third member simultaneously outwardly from the elongate body and retract the first member and the third member simultaneously inwardly from the elongate body. | 05-21-2015 |
20150139721 | APPARATUS TO RETAIN A CLEANING IMPLEMENT - An apparatus to retain an article includes a housing, a first jaw, a second opposed jaw, a pivoting ratchet arm, and a lever. The housing is adapted to receive a handle. The first jaw is adapted to pivot with respect to the housing. The pivoting ratchet arm is dimensioned to engage ratchet teeth of the first jaw when in an actuated position. The lever is connected to the ratchet arm and actuating the lever causes the ratchet arm to move into the actuated position to incrementally pivot the first jaw toward the second jaw. | 05-21-2015 |
Kenneth C. Schreiber, Sandy Hook, CT US
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20140311985 | SOLID PHASE MICRO-EXTRACTION (SPME) DEVICES - Provided herein are improved solid phase micro-extraction (SPME) devices, systems comprising such devices, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, SPME devices provided herein are configured to prevent damage (e.g., to the device and/or to a system in which they are employed) incurred, for example, through user error. | 10-23-2014 |
Kevin Schreiber, Happy Valley, OR US
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20100051563 | Modular data center - A modular data center includes a unitary rack having multiple side-by-side bays which are arranged to carry electronic components. The rack has a first passageway on its front side which provides access to the electronic components mounted in the bays. The rack has a second passageway located adjacent to the back side of the bays. A plurality of fans circulate cooling air vertically in a first direction through either the first or second passageway and then horizontally through the bays. In the preferred embodiment, the air flows vertically in the opposite direction in the other passageway back to the fan to be cooled and recirculated. The rack and fans can either be inserted into a trailer or container or walls can be built around them to provide a modular unit. | 03-04-2010 |
20110097986 | Ceiling system with integrated equipment support structure - A modular air-handling plenum for capable of supporting surgical apparatus or other objects is disclosed. The plenum is usually rectangular, may be formed of sheet metal, and features a truss spanning the width of the plenum to carry the weight of the apparatus. The plenum itself is attached to the ceiling of a room. An air handling component may be included to provide filtered and/or conditioned air in the vicinity of the suspended apparatus, or the plenum may be used strictly as an apparatus support, with no air-conditioning function. An ordinary suspended ceiling may also be mounted in the plenum for continuity with the remainder of the room. | 04-28-2011 |
Kevin J. Schreiber, Happy Valley, OR US
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20110219953 | AIR FILTERATION SYSTEM WITH QUICK CONNECT - An air filtration system includes a housing that is interchangeably positioned within a plenum that is in fluid communication between the housing and a room. A fan is positioned within the housing and configured to draw contaminated air from the plenum. At least one filter member is positioned within the housing and configured to filter the contaminated air. A flexible duct is configured to channel filtered air from the housing to the room. The flexible duct is configured to enable the interchangeability of the housing. | 09-15-2011 |
Kevin Joseph Schreiber, Happy Valley, OR US
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20130344795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AIR THROUGH A BOOM ASSEMBLY - A boom assembly is configured to movably secure equipment to a ceiling or plenum extending from the ceiling. The assembly may include an arm sub-assembly secured to the ceiling, equipment secured to an end of the arm sub-assembly, and an air delivery member extending through the arm sub-assembly. The air delivery member may include a first end in communication with an air delivery chamber within the ceiling or plenum, and a second end in communication with air passages formed through the equipment. Airflow is directed from the air delivery chamber out through the air passages formed through the equipment towards a target location. | 12-26-2013 |
20150055323 | OVERHEAD SUPPORT SYSTEM HAVING ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING ELEMENTS - An overhead support system is configured to be positioned within a room. The system may include a main housing that includes at least a portion of an air-delivery sub-system, a plurality of lighting elements secured to the main housing, a light control unit in communication with each of the plurality of lighting elements, and a light operation interface in communication with the light control unit. Each of the plurality of lighting elements is configured to move relative to the main housing. The light control unit controls operation of each of the plurality of lighting elements. The light operation interface is configured to be used to move the plurality of lighting elements relative to the main housing to focus emitted light on a target location within the room. | 02-26-2015 |
Mark (allen) Schreiber, Sarasota, FL US
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20110232664 | Aqua comb (Hair grooming device) continuation-in-part - The present invention may be used for thoroughly and quickly cleaning, rinsing and combing the hair of both human and animals. The Aqua Comb is comprised of four design elements | 09-29-2011 |
20110232699 | Aqua comb - The present invention may be used for thoroughly and quickly cleaning pool water filters and like filter cartridges. The Aqua Comb is comprised of four design elements: | 09-29-2011 |
Matthew E. Schreiber, Rumson, NJ US
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20150149387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EXCHANGE TRADED PRODUCTS - A method of creating one or more exchange traded products is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) analyzing a plurality of investor managed individual security accounts to determine at least one investment characteristic for each of a plurality of investors; generating an investment objective and risk profile for each investor based on the results of step (a); and (c) creating one or more exchange traded products using the profiles generated for the plurality of investors. | 05-28-2015 |
Michael Schreiber, Seattle, WA US
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20140372949 | Content Attribute Control Interface Including Incremental, Direct Entry, and Scrollable Controls - Embodiments provide content attribute adjustment controls that enable the use of a variety of input types when adjusting content attributes such as font sizes, but the embodiments are not so limited. In an embodiment, a computer-based method uses a font size control interface that is configured to accept a variety of input types to adjust font sizes. A handheld device of an embodiment includes at least one application that uses a font size control interface configured with first and second incremental controls, a direct entry control, and/or a scrollable control. Computer storage of an embodiment includes executable instructions that operate to display a font size control interface that accepts inputs via one or more of first and second incremental controls, a direct entry control, and/or a scrollable control. Other embodiments are included. | 12-18-2014 |
Patrick Schreiber, Sammamish, WA US
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20090282364 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MULTI-FRAME PRESENTATION - A computing device configured to execute computer code to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) for creating a multi-frame presentation is provided. The generated GUI may include a canvas pane configured to display a main frame and supporting frame icons representing a plurality of supporting frames of the presentation. The generated GUI may further include a connector tool operable within the canvas pane for creating a link between a source element and a target element, the source element being the main frame or an element of the main frame, the target element being a supporting frame or an element of a supporting frame, the link being defined by an associated linking script, the connector tool being operable to create the link via a click-and-drag action from the source element to the target element. | 11-12-2009 |
20100077298 | MULTI-PLATFORM PRESENTATION SYSTEM - A method for presenting a presentation authored on a first platform utilizing first-platform-specific-renderable objects is provided. The method includes, at a presentation player executable on a second platform different from the first platform: receiving a presentation file, in response to execution of the presentation file by the presentation player, extracting frame data from the presentation file, the frame data including a frame document object model corresponding to each frame of the presentation, parsing the frame document object model of each frame of the presentation to identify the first-platform-specific-renderable objects, translating the first-platform-specific-renderable objects into corresponding second-platform-specific-renderable objects having second-platform-specific binaries, and rendering the second-platform-specific binaries of each second-platform-specific-renderable object utilizing second-platform-specific primitives retrieved from data storage in electronic communication with the second-platform, the second-platform-specific-renderable objects being rendered according to the frame document object model of each frame to display the presentation. | 03-25-2010 |
Paul T. Schreiber, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20090131000 | RADIO RECEIVER SYSTEM - An oscillation circuit for a radio receiver system. The oscillator circuit includes a tank circuit, a first and second transistor, and a first and second low pass filter. The first transistor forms a first current loop when the first transistor is active. Similarly, the second transistor forms a second current loop when the second transistor is active. The first low pass filter is connected in an electrical series connection within the first current loop and the second low pass filter is connected in an electrical series connection within the second current loop. As such, the first and second low pass filter serve to reduce the gain of the oscillator circuit below a secondary resonant frequency of the tank circuit to prevent an oscillation condition, thereby preventing unwanted oscillations at a secondary resonant frequency. | 05-21-2009 |
Peter J. Schreiber, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20120252971 | Coating Composition - The present invention relates to a coating composition. More particularly the present invention relates to a coating composition comprising an amine curative composition comprising a bis-aromatic secondary diamine, a bis-aromatic primary diamine and optionally a mono-aromatic primary diamine. | 10-04-2012 |
Radim Schreiber, Fairfield, IA US
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20150043199 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ILLUSION OF A SKYLIGHT - A system and method for creating a trompe-l'oeil skylight in a ceiling where a light emitting image of the sky is provided in a structure configured to emulate a skylight frame, including an embodiment of a unified non-rectangular sky image area in a substantially rectangular fixture which mount as a single unit into a substantially rectangular hole in a ceiling. | 02-12-2015 |
Robert Schreiber, Prospect, PA US
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20100301644 | Adirondack Chair - An Adirondack chair having a lumbar support is disclosed. The chair includes a seat and a back attached to the seat. A lumbar support is provided on the back. The lumbar support defines a longitudinally convex front surface and at least one laterally concave front surface. Preferably, the seat, back and lumbar support are integrally molded as a unitary structure. The back may also be molded to include a headrest. | 12-02-2010 |
Robert G. Schreiber, Prospect, PA US
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20130285432 | Seat for Molded Plastic Chairs - A seat on a stool, chair or bench has a permanent depression in the surface of the seat that corresponds in shape to an end view of a human iliac bone. This shape has concave curved central channel which has a first end and a second end. There is a first concave boomerang shaped channel having a central portion connected to the first end of the concave curved central channel and a second concave boomerang shaped channel having a central portion connected to the second end of the concave curved central channel. A chair, stool or bench whose seat has such a permanent depression is more comfortable to the person sitting on that seat than hard seats on seating devices known in the art. | 10-31-2013 |
20150021972 | Seat for Molded Plastic Chairs - A seat on a stool, chair or bench has permanent depressions in the surface of the seat that corresponds in shape to an end view of a human iliac bone. A pair of spaced apart permanent depressions are provided on an axis that passes through and is perpendicular to a centerline from the back edge of the seat. One depression is on one side of the centerline and the other depression is on an opposite side of the centerline. A third permanent depression is on the centerline and spaced apart from the axis that passes through the pair of spaced apart permanent depressions and is closer to the rear edge of the seat than the pair of spaced apart permanent depressions. | 01-22-2015 |
Robert J. Schreiber, St. Louis, MO US
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20090030661 | Three-Dimensional Process Planning - Systems and methods are described for three-dimensional process planning. In one embodiment, one or more manufacturing requirements are received, and an authoritative three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) model of a component is generated or selected. A sub-process associated with the authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is generated based on the one or more manufacturing requirements. The authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is associated with the sub-process using a product-to-process relationship, and the sub-process (or the product-to-process relationship) is included into a process plan. The authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is displayed in a display of a 3D definition of the product in accordance with the product-to-process relationship. | 01-29-2009 |
20090069920 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WORK INSTRUCTION GENERATION - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for manufacturing a product. In response to receiving an identification of the product, a process object associated with the product may be identified. A completed instance of the process object may be created for the product. A set of instructions may be presented to manufacture the product using the completed instance of the process object. | 03-12-2009 |
20100004916 | Process Analyzer - Techniques for performing discrete event process simulations are described. A first software module receives production process data and configures the data into a precedence format. The precedence data is then provided to a second software module which modifies the precedence data by introducing variability into the data. A third software module is then selected based on whether processing speed or graphics capability is desired. The selected third software module then performs a discrete event process simulation using the modified data. The results of the discrete event simulation are then provided to the second software module which presents results of the simulation to the user. | 01-07-2010 |
Robert J. Schreiber, Williston, ND US
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20110030947 | Stimulating subterranean zones - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for stimulating subterranean zones. In some implementations, a method for stimulating a subterranean zone includes pumping stimulation fluid through a tubing string in a wellbore during a stimulation process. The tubing string includes a plurality of sleeves with each associated with a different treatment zone of the subterranean zone. A time for each of a plurality of different sealers entering the tubing string is detected. Each of the plurality of different sealers is associated with a different one of the plurality of sleeves. A location of the plurality of different sealers in the tubing string is substantially determined based, at least in part, on the associated entry time. | 02-10-2011 |
Robert J. Schreiber, Kirkwood, MO US
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20110022208 | VISUALIZATION OF PRODUCT BUILD USING PRECEDENCE TRANSVERSAL METHOD - A method for visualization of product build which includes compilation of a virtual temporal configuration of an in-process assembly and visualization of the results using three-dimensional representations of the affected products and associated resources. An illustrative embodiment of the method includes formulating a plurality of installation plans each adapted to direct production of a portion of a product within a build sequence of the product and enabling three-dimensional virtual visualization of a temporal build state of the portion of a product for each of the installation plans. | 01-27-2011 |
20120316668 | Role-Based Product Management System Using Proxy Objects - A method and apparatus for identifying information for a product. User input selecting a proxy object in a product design on a computer system is received. The proxy object refers to a number of product standards used in the product design and is associated with a component in the product design. A role of a user is identified. A request for standards information for the component is sent to an interpreter module. The role of the user is included in the request. The standards information is received in a format based on the role of the operator such that the standards information is displayed in the computer system. | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Walter Schreiber, Elkton, MD US
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20090049235 | ENABLING PARALLEL ACCESS VOLUMES IN VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENTS - Parallel, coordinated, and optimized access of real Base and Alias DASDs by one or more virtual machines, each utilizing one or more virtual Base and Alias DASDs. Each of a plurality of virtual machines defines a virtual Base DASD device and a modified operating system may coordinate the virtual machine activity on real Base and Alias devices to maximize overall system throughput. In more complex embodiments, one or more virtual machines define one or more virtual Bases and associated virtual Alias devices in which case wherein the embodiments described coordinate their activity on one or more real Base and Alias devices to maximize overall system throughput. | 02-19-2009 |
Russell Schreiber, Austin, TX US
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20090248383 | BITCELL SIMULATION DEVICE AND METHODS - A method of simulating operation of a bitcell includes determining sensitivities of a bitcell model to different component characteristics and device parameters, such as device temperature, operating voltage, and process characteristics. The determined sensitivities are normalized, so that each normalized value represents the relative sensitivity of the bitcell, under the simulated device parameters, to the component characteristic associated with the value. The normalized sensitivity values can be scaled based on a tolerance factor, and the adjusted sensitivities used to model the behavior of each component of the bitcell in subsequent simulations. | 10-01-2009 |
20100157695 | VOLTAGE SHIFTING WORD-LINE DRIVER AND METHOD THEREFOR - A memory device is disclosed that includes a plurality of word-lines, with each word-line connected to at least one bitcell. Each of the plurality of word-lines is connected to a corresponding driver module to drive the word-line in response to a corresponding select signal. Further, each driver module is connected to a level shifter to shift the corresponding select signal so that the driver module provides a level-shifted signal at the first word-line in response to assertion of the first select signal. A single level shifter can be connected to multiple driver modules, thereby reducing the area required to implement level-shifting for multiple word-lines. | 06-24-2010 |
20100260001 | MEMORY DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A device includes a memory configured so that, in the event that one pass-gate transistor associated with a bit cell is determined to be excessively weak such that reading the bit cell could be undesirably difficult, a second pass-gate transistor can be configured to support a read operation. For example, during a manufacturing test procedure, the access speed of each bit cell at a memory device is determined. If a bit cell fails to achieve a desired access speed, the column of the memory that includes the defective bit cell can be configured to access information stored at the bit cell using the second bit line associated with the second pass-gate transistor. | 10-14-2010 |
20110050284 | SENSE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT AND RELATED CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION METHODS - A sense amplifier circuit is provided with a first transistor arrangement comprising a first n-type field effect transistor (NFET) having a respective body node, and a second transistor arrangement comprising a second NFET having a respective body node. The second transistor arrangement is electrically coupled to the first transistor arrangement, and the body node of the first NFET is electrically coupled to the body node of the second NFET. The sense amplifier circuit also includes or cooperates with a voltage condition selector that is electrically coupled to the body node of the first NFET and to the body node of the second NFET. The voltage condition selector is configured to assert one of a plurality of voltage conditions at the body node of the first NFET and at the body node of the second NFET. | 03-03-2011 |
20120147682 | MEMORY ELEMENTS HAVING CONFIGURABLE ACCESS DUTY CYCLES AND RELATED OPERATING METHODS - Apparatus and methods are provided for accessing memory elements. An exemplary memory element includes an array of memory cells and a control module. Each memory cell of the array is coupled to an access line, wherein the control module is configured to assert a first signal for a write duty cycle on the access line to enable writing to a first memory cell of the array of memory cells, and the control module is configured to assert a second signal for a read duty cycle on the access line to enable reading from the first memory cell. The write duty cycle and the read duty cycle are each selected from a plurality of possible duty cycles. In an exemplary embodiment, the read duty cycle and the write duty cycle are chosen to optimize a performance parameter for the memory element. | 06-14-2012 |
20130155793 | MEMORY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for controlling memory access. In particular, a method for controlling memory access includes, in response to receiving a write request operative to write data to at least one memory cell of a plurality of memory cells, increasing a word line voltage above a nominal level after a predetermined delay following the receipt of the write request. A disclosed system includes a word line driver operative to increase a word line voltage above a nominal level during a write access after a predetermined delay in response to a write request. | 06-20-2013 |
20140125381 | VOLTAGE-AWARE SIGNAL PATH SYNCHRONIZATION - An integrated circuit (IC) generates clock delay control signals based on its operational voltage level. The clock delay control signals are routed to corresponding clock gating logic that controls the synchronous capturing of the outputs of corresponding signal paths. The clock gating logic delays the clock signal used by the corresponding flip-flop in response to an assertion of the corresponding received clock delay control. Thus, the clock signal used to capture the outputs of certain signal paths may be delayed under certain voltage conditions. This selective clock path delay for different signal paths enables the IC to use a higher clock frequency, or more reliably latch the path outputs at a certain clock frequency, even though different signal paths may exhibit different relative path delays under different operating voltage conditions. | 05-08-2014 |
20140204658 | Memory Cell Flipping for Mitigating SRAM BTI - An apparatus may comprise a memory cell configured to operate according to a voltage mode, a voltage controller coupled with the memory cell, wherein the voltage controller is configured to change the voltage mode of the memory cell between a low voltage mode and a high voltage mode, and a memory controller module coupled with the memory cell, wherein the memory controller is configured to invert a logic state stored in the memory cell based on the voltage mode. | 07-24-2014 |
20150022218 | TECHNIQUES AND CIRCUITS FOR TESTING A VIRTUAL POWER SUPPLY AT AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - A power grid provides power to one or more modules of an integrated circuit device via a virtual power supply signal. A test module is configured to respond to assertion of a test signal so that, when the power grid is working properly and is not power gated, an output of the test module matches the virtual power supply. When the power grid is not working properly, the output of the test module is a fixed logic signal that does not vary based on the power gated state of the one or more modules. | 01-22-2015 |
20150029799 | CANARY CIRCUIT WITH PASSGATE TRANSISTOR VARIATION - A canary circuit with passgate transistor variation is described herein. The canary circuit includes a memory canary circuit that has a plurality of bitcells. Each bitcell has at least a passgate transistor that is driven by a wordline voltage. The canary circuit further includes a regulator circuit that outputs a wordline voltage that accounts for a predetermined offset of a threshold voltage of the passgate transistor. In an embodiment, the regulator circuit is a subtractor circuit that generates the wordline voltage from a reference voltage based in part on the threshold voltage variation of the passgate transistor. | 01-29-2015 |
20150187437 | CIRCUIT AND DATA PROCESSOR WITH HEADROOM MONITORING AND METHOD THEREFOR - A circuit with headroom monitoring includes a memory array having memory cells, a replica array, and a built-in self test circuit. The replica array has a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit line pairs, and memory cells located at intersections of the plurality of word lines and the plurality of bit line pairs. The memory cells are of a same type as memory cells in the memory array. The built-in self test circuit is coupled to the replica array for adding a capacitance to at least one bit line of the plurality of bit line pairs, for sensing a read time of memory cells of the replica array with the capacitance so added, and for providing a headroom signal in response to the read time. | 07-02-2015 |
Russell J. Schreiber, Austin, TX US
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20130148452 | VOLTAGE SHIFTING SENSE AMPLIFIER FOR SRAM VMIN IMPROVEMENT - A sense amplifier for a SRAM device includes a PMOS differential pair and an NMOS differential pair to support operation with bit line precharge voltage as low as a few hundred millivolts without performance degradation, and generates a full rail output signal without any additional level shifter circuits. The PMOS differential amplifier includes tail current device coupled to a voltage higher than the bit line precharge voltage, and the NMOS differential amplifier includes tail current device coupled to a voltage lower than the bit line precharge voltage. | 06-13-2013 |
Taylor Schreiber, North Bay Village, FL US
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20120029472 | TNFR25 AGONISTS TO ENHANCE IMMUNE RESPONSES TO VACCINES - TNFR25 compositions enhance the immune response against antigens. Administration of TNFR25 agonists was found to enhance tumor rejection, responses against viral diseases and other infectious organisms. | 02-02-2012 |
20120135011 | Method for in vivo expansion of T regulatory cells - Compositions specific for TNF-receptor superfamily member 25 (TNFRSF25, DR3) modulate the immune response by regulating T regulatory cells. | 05-31-2012 |
Taylor H. Schreiber, Miami, FL US
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20140193410 | Compositions and Methods for the Regulation of T Regulatory Cells Using TL1A-Ig Fusion Protein - Compositions comprising TL1A-Ig fusion proteins and methods of their use, e.g., for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with antigen-specific immune responses, are described. Also described are combination therapies that include the administration of a TNFRSF25 agonist and an interleukin (e.g., IL-2) and/or an mTOR inhibitor (e.g., rapamycin). | 07-10-2014 |
20140286897 | Compositions and Methods for the Regulation of T Regulatory Cells Using TL1A-Ig Fusion Protein - Compositions comprising TL1A-Ig fusion proteins and methods of their use, e.g., for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with antigen-specific immune responses, are described. Also described are combination therapies that include the administration of a TNFRSF25 agonist and an interleukin (e.g., IL-2) and/or an mTOR inhibitor (e.g., rapamycin). | 09-25-2014 |
Thomas M. Schreiber, Wheaton, IL US
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20100219958 | INTELLIGENT SHELVING SYSTEM - An intelligent shelving system integrates touch sensors, displays, lighting, and other components into shelves. Touch sensors can be used as limit switches to control shelf motion, to monitor items borne on shelves, to detect spills, and to control lighting and other devices and functions. Displays can provide information relating to objects stored in the shelving system and the operation and status of the shelving system. | 09-02-2010 |
20110133815 | TOUCH SWITCHES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - A touch switch apparatus emulating a mechanical switch includes a field effect sensor and an electric field stimulator mechanically associated with the field effect sensor. A field generation signal applied to the field effect sensor causes an electric field to be generated thereabout. The electric field stimulator can be moved between first and second positions with respect to the field effect sensor. When moved into proximity with the field effect sensor, the electric field stimulator disturbs the electric field. A detection circuit coupled to the field effect sensor detects and responds to the disturbance to the electric field. | 06-09-2011 |
20120267964 | TOUCH SWITCHES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - A touch switch apparatus emulating a mechanical switch includes a field effect sensor and an electric field stimulator mechanically associated with the field effect sensor. A field generation signal applied to the field effect sensor causes an electric field to be generated thereabout. The electric field stimulator can be moved between first and second positions with respect to the field effect sensor. When moved into proximity with the field effect sensor, the electric field stimulator disturbs the electric field. A detection circuit coupled to the field effect sensor detects and responds to the disturbance to the electric field. | 10-25-2012 |
Torsten Schreiber, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120179065 | ADJUSTABLE SAMPLE SIZE TISSUE SAMPLING DEVICE - Among other things, there is disclosed a biopsy needle capable of taking samples of varying size. In particular embodiments, a user selects one of a plurality of sample-size settings, which sets the needle to a particular cannula throw-length by moving an internal wall against which a spring engages. For a shorter throw, the wall is in a forward position and the cannula is retracted the smaller amount to compress the spring. For a longer throw, the wall is in a rearward position and the cannula is retracted a larger amount to compress the spring. | 07-12-2012 |
20120245486 | GHOST-CORE BIOPSY NEEDLE - Among other things, there is disclosed embodiments of biopsy needles having improved radiological visualization properties. Exemplary needles include an outer cannula and a stylet slidable within the cannula. At least a portion of the stylet is radiologically contrasting to at least a part of the cannula. When the stylet is extended from the cannula within the patient, the clinician can observe radiologically where the extended portion of the stylet is, because of the radiological contrast between the stylet and cannula. The clinician can compare that contrasting area to the tissue of interest, to assure that the needle is properly placed. | 09-27-2012 |
20120265097 | TOTAL CORE BIOPSY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Total core biopsy devices and methods of use are provided for taking a total core biopsy sample and a means for using the devices that provide for an adequate sample size and quality while being light-weight, easy to use, small, inexpensive, and permitting one-handed operation and beveled edges to reduce trauma to the surrounding tissue and organs from which a total core biopsy sample may be taken. | 10-18-2012 |
William C. Schreiber, Wilson, WY US
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20090271225 | Systems, Methods, and Media for Managing Transfers of Existing Reservations - Generally speaking, systems, methods and media for managing transfers of existing reservations are disclosed. Embodiments may include enrolling business members with the reservation manager and receiving and storing indications of reservations to list for sale. Embodiments may also include receiving from a buying user a request to search reservation listings of reservations listed for sale and generating and transmitting search results, the search results including reservation listings offered for sale that satisfy the received request from the buying user and a price associated with each reservation listing. Embodiments may also include receiving a request from the buying user to purchase a particular reservation from its associated selling user. Embodiments may also include transmitting an indication of the purchase of the particular reservation to a business member associated with the particular reservation to facilitate transfer of the particular reservation by the business member from the selling user to the buying user. | 10-29-2009 |
Zachary J. Schreiber, Halstead, KS US
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20130054074 | Guidance System Automatic Wheel Angle Sensor Calibration - In one embodiment, a wheel angle sensor calibration method, comprising, while a vehicle is moving, automatically causing movement of the vehicle to a first full steering position followed by automatic movement to a second full steering position; recording wheel angle sensor values at the first and second full steering positions, respectively; determining an average of the wheel angle sensor values, the average corresponding to a target center wheel position; automatically causing movement of the vehicle to the target center wheel position; and responsive to the wheel angle sensor having a value equal to the average, recording the wheel angle sensor value as the target center wheel position. | 02-28-2013 |