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Adrian Lional Scott, Greer, SC US
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20120082548 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COOLING PLATFORM REGIONS OF TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A platform cooling arrangement in a turbine rotor blade having a platform, wherein the rotor blade includes an interior cooling passage, and wherein, in operation, the interior cooling passage comprises a high-pressure coolant region and a low-pressure coolant region, and wherein the platform includes a platform underside. The platform cooling arrangement may include: a first plate that resides inboard and in spaced relation to the platform underside and forming a first plenum; a second plate that resides inboard and in spaced relation to the first plate, the second plate forming a second plenum. The second plenum includes an inlet channel that connects to the high-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage, and the first plenum includes an outlet channel that connects to the low-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage. | 04-05-2012 |
20120082549 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COOLING PLATFORM REGIONS OF TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A platform cooling arrangement in a turbine rotor blade having a platform at an interface between an airfoil and a root, wherein the rotor blade includes an interior cooling passage that in operation, includes at least a high-pressure coolant region and a low-pressure coolant region, and wherein the platform includes a platform underside. The platform cooling arrangement may include: a plate that comprises a plate topside; a channel formed on the plate topside, the channel comprising an upstream end and a downstream end, and being open through the plate topside such that, upon attaching the plate to the platform, the platform underside comprises a channel ceiling; a high-pressure connector that connects the upstream end of the channel to the high-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage; and a low-pressure connector that connects the downstream end of the channel to the low-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage. | 04-05-2012 |
20120082550 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COOLING PLATFORM REGIONS OF TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A platform cooling configuration in a turbine rotor blade that includes platform slot formed through at least one of the pressure side slashface and the suction side slashface; a removably-engaged impingement insert that separates the platform into two radially stacked plenums, a first plenum that resides inboard of a second plenum; a high-pressure connector that connects the first plenum to the high-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage; a low-pressure connector that connects the second plenum to the low-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage. | 04-05-2012 |
Andrea Scott, Greenville, SC US
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20110237157 | ADJUSTABLE MULTI-CUP BRASSIERE - A brassiere is shown and described. The brassiere has a first helical region and a second helical region joined at the front and the back of the brassiere, each of the first and the second helical regions including an inner cup and an outer cup. The surface area of each inner cup is substantially smaller than the surface area of its respective outer cup. At least one of the inner cups may include a breast-shape conformer to conform in appearance to a breast. A reinforcing element attached along the lower portions of each of the inner cups and the outer cups define an adjustable inner cup volume independent of the inner cup base diameter. In use, the inner cup is held against a wearer when the brassiere is in an adjusted position regardless of a movement of its respective outer cup to maintain breast coverage by its respective inner cup. | 09-29-2011 |
Andrew Scott, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120084452 | REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND TRANSLATION - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to translating remote control commands. One embodiment provides a remote control command translation device comprising a network receiver configured to receive one or more metacommands via a first protocol and a transmitter configured to output one or more translated commands via a unidirectional protocol, wherein the unidirectional protocol is different than the first protocol. The remote control command translation device further comprises a logic subsystem configured to execute instructions and a data-holding subsystem comprising mass storage containing translation information and instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive, via the network receiver, a metacommand from a remote device via the first protocol, to translate the metacommand into a translated command based on the translation information, and to transmit, via the transmitter, the translated command corresponding to the metacommand via the unidirectional protocol. | 04-05-2012 |
Anthony David Scott, Washington, DC US
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20110288692 | MALICIOUS ATTACK DETECTION AND ANALYSIS - A system for characterizing malicious activity in an intelligent utility grid system includes a system storage in which to store a database including a plurality of rules. A collector is operable to collect and store in the system storage information-technology (IT) data including IT-related activity from the intelligent grid system. A complex event processing (CEP) bus is operable to receive non-IT data including location-specific event data from a plurality of electronic sources, the CEP bus further operable to disregard the non-IT data failing to meet a predetermined level of relevance to one of a plurality of risk-related events. A processor is operable to apply the plurality of rules to the relevant non-IT data to: associate an undesired event with reference to the IT-related activity; and determine a probability that the undesired event is indicative of malicious activity. The processor further applies a risk characterization to the undesired event based on the probability and the IT-related activity. | 11-24-2011 |
Audrey Jean Scott, Elk City, OK US
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20110304181 | MULTI-MODE PORTABLE BOOSTER SEAT - A booster seat may be conveniently carried over one's shoulder using a shoulder strap or worn as a backpack using a pair of parallel straps. The shoulder strap is convertible from a shoulder strap into a leash with a handle. A foam core and padded backpack-style shoulder straps, making it comfortable to carry and use. A three-point seatbelt includes a lap belt and pelvic strap, making it extremely safe to use. The seatbelt prevents a child from slipping off the booster seat. The booster seat also includes non-slip pads which prevent the booster seat from sliding off a chair, bench or booth. In an embodiment with thick non-slip pads, the pads maintain a space between the back panel and a backpack wearer's back, increasing breathability and comfort. | 12-15-2011 |
Brian C. Scott, Boise, ID US
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20110220271 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure is directed generally towards systems and methods for manufacturing composite wood products. In some embodiments, the method includes performing an initial manufacturing step and performing a subsequent manufacturing step before residual heat from the initial manufacturing step completely dissipates. The initial manufacturing step includes combining veneers with an adhesive and heating and consolidating the veneers to form a core laminate. The one or more subsequent manufacturing steps each include applying one or more layers to the core laminate. The one or more layers each include a veneer component and an adhesive component. The core laminate and the one or more layers are sequentially heated and pressed to form a composite wood product. The disclosure also relates to systems for manufacturing composite wood products. | 09-15-2011 |
Christopher Nathaniel Scott, Williston, VT US
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20100042411 | Automatic Creation of Audio Files - A method of building an audio description of a particular product of a class of products includes providing a plurality of human voice recordings, wherein each of the human voice recordings includes audio corresponding to an attribute value common to many of the products. The method also includes automatically obtaining attribute values of the particular product, wherein the attribute values reside electronically. The method also includes automatically applying a plurality of rules for selecting a subset of the human voice recordings that correspond to the obtained attribute values and automatically stitching the selected subset of human voice recordings together to provide a voiceover product description of the particular product. A similar method is used to build an audio description of a particular process. | 02-18-2010 |
Clark L. Scott, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20100033345 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - A sensing platform for monitoring a transmission system, and method therefor, may include a sensor that senses one or more conditions relating to a condition of the transmission system and/or the condition of an environment around the transmission system. A control system operatively associated with the sensor produces output data based on an output signal produced by the sensor. A transmitter operatively associated with the control system transmits the output data from the control system. | 02-11-2010 |
Coguill L. Scott, Butte, MT US
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20100009093 | THERMAL SPRAY FORMATION OF POLYMER COATINGS | 01-14-2010 |
Dahlgren Scott, Alpine, UT US
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20120103593 | System for a Downhole String with a Downhole Valve - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for a downhole string comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular component. A reciprocating valve is located within a wall of the bore hydraulically connecting the bore with a fluid passage. The valve comprises a substantially cylindrical shaped housing. First and second ports are disposed on a circumference of the housing, and a fluid pathway is disposed intermediate the first and second ports. The valve comprises an axially slidable spool disposed within and coaxial with the housing and comprises a blocker. The blocker is configured to slide axially so to block and unblock the fluid pathway to control a flow from the bore to the fluid passage. The valve comprises a plurality of seals. Each seal is disposed opposite of the blocker causing pressure to be equally applied to the blocker and the plurality of seals. | 05-03-2012 |
20120103594 | System for a Downhole String with a Downhole Valve - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for a downhole string comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular component. A reciprocating valve is located within a wall of the bore hydraulically connecting the bore with a fluid passage. The valve comprises a substantially cylindrical shaped housing. First and second ports are disposed on a circumference of the housing, and a fluid pathway is disposed intermediate the first and second ports. The valve comprises an axially slidable spool disposed within and coaxial with the housing and comprises a blocker. The blocker is configured to slide axially so to block and unblock the fluid pathway to control a flow from the bore to the fluid passage. The valve comprises a plurality of seals. Each seal is disposed opposite of the blocker causing pressure to be equally applied to the blocker and the plurality of seals. | 05-03-2012 |
Daniel Scott, Kaneohe, HI US
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20110127172 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARBOHYDRATE DETECTION - Carbohydrate detectors employing abiotic fuel cell designs are disclosed. The detectors produce current output using reactions between chemical dyes in alkaline solutions and carbohydrates, such as glucose. A linear relationship between current output of the detector and glucose concentration has been observed. This relationship may be used with measurements of current output when the glucose concentration is unknown to determine the unknown glucose concentration. In certain embodiments, the abiotic detectors may further employ electrodes, such as high surface area carbon materials and commercial air breathing electrodes, without the use of catalysts (i.e., precious metals or biocatalytic species) for glucose detection Organic dyes, such as methyl viologen (MV), methylene blue, methylene green, Meldola's blue, indigo carmine, safranin O, and the like, may serve as the electron mediators. | 06-02-2011 |
Daniel Marin Scott, Laie, HI US
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20100279203 | CARBOHYDRATE ANODE FOR FUEL CELL AND BATTERY APPLICATIONS - Abiotic fuel cell and battery designs employing chemical dyes in alkaline solutions are disclosed. The fuel cells and batteries are capable of harnessing electrical power from various carbohydrates, including, but not limited to, glucose; in an anode design that does not require catalysts or membranes to separate half-cell reaction chambers. In certain embodiments, the abiotic fuel cell or battery designs may further employ electrodes, such as high surface area carbon materials and commercial air breathing electrodes, without the use of catalysts for glucose oxidation (i.e., precious metals or biocatalytic species). In further embodiments, organic dyes, including but not limited to, methyl viologen (MV), methylene blue, methylene green, Meldola's blue, indigo carmine, safranin O, and the like, may serve as the electron mediators. In some embodiments, the fuel cells or batteries are capable of generating power on the order of about tens of mW/cm | 11-04-2010 |
Darwin T. Scott, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100019897 | PORTABLE LAP COUNTER AND SYSTEM - A highly portable, vertically-standing RFID tag reader, referred to as a “bollard,” is presented. The bollard includes a vertical element supporting an internal RFID tuner component above the surface on which the bollard rests. Additionally, each bollard includes a base element that provides vertical stability to the vertical element and a plurality of internal components. The internal components include the following: a power system, a processor, a tuner component, and a wireless interface. The power system provides power to the powered components of the bollard. The processor directs and/or executes the functions of the bollard with regard to an event in which the bollard is configured to participate. The tuner component is configured to read RFID tags that come within RFID communication range of the bollard. The wireless interface component is configured to provide wireless communications between the bollard and an operator console. | 01-28-2010 |
20120075102 | PORTABLE LAP COUNTER AND SYSTEM - A highly portable, vertically-standing RFID tag reader, referred to as a “bollard,” is presented. The bollard includes a vertical element supporting an internal RFID tuner component above the surface on which the bollard rests. Additionally, each bollard includes a base element that provides vertical stability to the vertical element and a plurality of internal components. The internal components include the following: a power system, a processor, a tuner component, and a wireless interface. The power system provides power to the powered components of the bollard. The processor directs and/or executes the functions of the bollard with regard to an event in which the bollard is configured to participate. The tuner component is configured to read RFID tags that come within RFID communication range of the bollard. The wireless interface component is configured to provide wireless communications between the bollard and an operator console. | 03-29-2012 |
David A. Scott, Bettendorf, IA US
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20090211208 | ROTARY VACUUM APPARATUS FOR AIR SCREEN - A vacuum apparatus rotatable about an axis through a filter screen for continually removing contaminants, which utilizes an asymmetrical vacuum arm supported by a center hub, and large longitudinally extending asymmetrical vacuum orifices in portions of the arm on opposite sides of the hub, operable for removing large elements of debris, trash and the like from the screen. One of the arm portions cleans a radial outer region of the screen, and the other cleans an inner region, the arm portions being generally even in mass for balance. A knife disposed on the screen cleans and cooperates with a brush on the arm for breaking up larger elements of trash. The arm is also manually removable via a snap together vacuum seal joint, for service and cleaning. | 08-27-2009 |
David Albert Scott, Louisville, KY US
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20100143270 | THERAPEUTIC COTININE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating acute and/or chronic inflammation with cotinine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 06-10-2010 |
David D. Scott, Okland, CA US
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20120120245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-RESOLUTION SHARPNESS TRANSPORT ACROSS COLOR CHANNELS - Provided are a system and method for image sharpening is provided that involves capturing an image, and then decomposing the image into a plurality of image-representation components, such as RGB components for example. Each image-representation component is transformed to obtain an unsharpened multi-resolution representation for each image-representation component. A multi-resolution representation includes a plurality of transformation level representations. Sharpness information is transported from an unsharpened transformation level representation of a first one of the image-representation components to a transformation level representation of an unsharpened multi-resolution representation of a second one of the image-representation components to create a sharpened multi-resolution representation of the second one of the image-representation components. The sharpened multi-resolution representation of the second one of the image-representation components is then transformed to obtain a sharpened image. The improved and sharpened image may then be displayed. | 05-17-2012 |
David M. Scott, Wilmington, DE US
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20100022385 | SUSPENSIONS OF SURFACE TREATED TITANIUM (IV) OXIDES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THEM - The disclosure relates to a process for making a surface treated suspension of finely divided titanium (IV) oxide particles, typically, finely divided titanium (IV) oxide nanoparticles, comprising: | 01-28-2010 |
20100055028 | SUSPENSIONS OF TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - The disclosure pertains to a process for making a suspension of finely divided titanium (IV) oxide particles, comprising: | 03-04-2010 |
20100092377 | PROCESS FOR MAKING ANATASE TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE - The disclosure pertains to a process for making anatase titanium dioxide particles, comprising: | 04-15-2010 |
20100144518 | SELF-DEAGGLOMERATING SUSPENSIONS OF TITANIUM (IV) OXIDES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - A process for making a self-deagglomerating suspension, in particular, a suspension which self-deagglomerates to form a substantially transparent suspension, of finely divided titanium (IV) oxide particles, comprising: | 06-10-2010 |
Dorothy Elizabeth Scott, Rockville, MD US
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20120015344 | Methods, compositions, and apparatus for the detection of viral strains - The disclosure generally relates to a particulate composition formed from a conductive polymer bound to magnetic nanoparticles. The particulate composition can be formed into a biologically enhanced, electrically active magnetic (BEAM) nanoparticle composition by further including a binding pair member (e.g., an antibody or a fragment thereof that specifically recognizes a virus strain or a virus surface protein) bound to the conductive polymer of the particulate composition. The disclosure further provides compositions, kits, detection apparatus, and methods for detecting specific viral strains including those with pandemic potential. In the various embodiments, a triplex including the BEAM nanoparticle, a virus or virally derived material (e.g. strain- and/or strain subtype specific viral surface protein or fragments thereof), and a viral strain subtype-specific binding pair member (e.g., a glycan that recognizes a specific virus strain subtype) is formed and detected, such as by use of a biosensor. | 01-19-2012 |
Douglas Alexander Scott, Flowood, MS US
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20100294381 | FLUID FLOW REGULATOR - A fluid flow regulator includes a valve assembly defining a fluid passage. The fluid passage includes a first port, a second port, a sensing orifice disposed between the first and second ports, a first orifice disposed between the first port and the sensing orifice and a second orifice disposed between the sensing orifice and the second port. A first flow area of the first flow orifice varies in response to differential pressure across the sensing orifice as fluid flows through the fluid passage in a first direction from the first port to the second port. The first flow area is fixed as fluid flows through the fluid passage in an opposite second direction. A second flow area of the second orifice is fixed as fluid flows through the fluid passage in the first direction and varies as fluid flows through the fluid passage in the second direction. | 11-25-2010 |
Ed Scott, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110186708 | COMPUTER SYSTEM RESTRAINT COLLAR - A computer restraint collar provides a rigid arm which extends around the base of a computer monitor or all-in-one computer to secure the same. The arm is attached to a base which is bolted or otherwise secured to a table or desk. The restraint collar better secures the computer against theft, and secures the computer against falling over. | 08-04-2011 |
Edwin Scott, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20110182533 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Containing a Fluid - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for containing and dispensing a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid receiving sleeve made of a pliable material having a structural integrity that may be overcome by a weight of a fluid when the fluid is located within the fluid receiving sleeve. A support member comprising a substantially rigid rod, having a structural integrity sufficient to support the pliable material of the fluid receiving sleeve, supports the fluid receiving sleeve along the sidewall of the fluid receiving sleeve when the support member is positioned in an engaged position. A support member coupling couples the fluid receiving sleeve with the support member along the sidewall of the fluid receiving sleeve when the support member is positioned in an engaged position. In this manner the support member maintains the structural integrity of the fluid receiving sleeve. | 07-28-2011 |
Eric Scott, San Francisco, CA US
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20120096218 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TUNING A MEMORY INTERFACE - The disclosure relates to an integrated circuit including programmable control logic configured to generate at least one data pattern sequence from a number of stored data patterns and using the generated at least one data pattern sequence to at least one of read from and write to at least one memory device. A method includes generating at least one data pattern sequence from a number of stored data patterns and writing and reading the data pattern sequence from and to a memory device. | 04-19-2012 |
Eric Landon Scott, Conroe, TX US
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20120118798 | AUTOMATIC VIBRATORY SEPARATOR - Methods for automatically controlling a vibratory separator, e.g., but not limited to a shale shaker for processing drilling fluid, the methods in certain aspects including: introducing material to a vibratory separator; sensing with sensor apparatus a state parameter indicative of operation of the vibratory separator; providing a signal indicative of a value of said state parameter to control apparatus; and, with the control apparatus, automatically controlling the vibratory separator based on the level of the state parameter. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72( | 05-17-2012 |
Garland Elmo Scott, Prospect, KY US
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20110017614 | STABILISATION OF STORED GAS - A method of treating the internal surface of a container for the storage of gas, such as a gas cylinder, that is made from or lined with aluminium or aluminium alloy. The method is characterised in that it comprises creating a freshly exposed aluminium surface, for example by the use of a wet grinding, in the presence of a surfactant. The surfactant is preferably derived from C | 01-27-2011 |
Gary Scott, Mt. Vernon, IA US
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20100149711 | Circuit Breaker With Bistable Display - A circuit breaker is disclosed that has a bi-stable display that maintains an indication of a fault condition after power is interrupted to the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker has a microcontroller that receives power derived from a line current that passes through the circuit breaker or the line voltage when the circuit breaker is in an on state. The bi-stable display is electrically coupled to and controlled by the microcontroller. A tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to detection of a fault condition. The tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to receiving a trip signal from the microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to modify the bi-stable display when sending the trip signal to the electronic switching device. The bi-stable display shows an indication of one of the several fault types that would have caused the circuit breaker to trip. The bi-stable display continues to display the fault-type indication after the circuit breaker has tripped and power is interrupted to the microcontroller. | 06-17-2010 |
Gary Scott, Mount Vernon, IA US
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20100128404 | Improper Voltage Detection for Electronic Circuit Breaker - A method of tripping a circuit breaker including sampling an AC line voltage at regular intervals during a first time period to generate a plurality of AC line voltage samples. Each sample of the set of AC line voltage samples is summed to generate a voltage area value. A controller determines whether the voltage area value exceeds a threshold. In response to the voltage area value exceeding the threshold, an amount determined as a function of the voltage area value is added to a count value. The circuit breaker is caused to trip in response to the count value equaling or exceeding a maximum count value. | 05-27-2010 |
Gary L. Scott, Marshalltown, AL US
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20120061594 | Volume Booster with Stabilized Trim - A fluid flow control device includes a body having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a discharge port. A supply path extends between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and a booster module is disposed within the body. The booster module includes a control element and an actuator element and defines an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. A supply port is disposed within the booster module along the supply path between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and at least a first damping means operatively connected to the booster module. | 03-15-2012 |
20140026746 | VOLUME BOOSTER WITH STABILIZED TRIM - A fluid flow control device includes a body having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a discharge port. A supply path extends between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and a booster module is disposed within the body. The booster module includes a control element and an actuator element and defines an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. A supply port is disposed within the booster module along the supply path between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and at least a first damping means operatively connected to the booster module. | 01-30-2014 |
Graeme Scott, Mountain View, CA US
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20120090784 | CHAMBER LID HEATER RING ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a lid heater for a plasma processing chamber. In one embodiment, a lid heater assembly is provided that includes a thermally conductive base. The thermally conductive base has a planar ring shape defining an inner opening. The lid heater assembly further includes a heating element disposed on the thermally conductive base, and an insulated center core disposed across the inner opening of the thermally conductive base. | 04-19-2012 |
Gregory James Scott, Inkom, ID US
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20110260232 | DEVICE INCLUDING MEMORY ARRAY AND METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device includes a first memory cell and a second memory cell, of a nonvolatile memory array. The first memory cell includes a body region, a gate structure, a source region, and a drain region. The second memory cell includes a body region, a gate structure, a source region, and a drain region. In one embodiment, the body of the second memory cell is physically isolated from the body region of the first memory cell. A bitline segment is electrically connected to the drain region of the first memory cell and to the drain region of the second memory cell. | 10-27-2011 |
20110316060 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A NONVOLATILE MEMORY CELL - An electronic device can include a nonvolatile memory cell that includes a capacitor, a tunnel structure, a state transistor, and an access transistor. In an embodiment, the capacitor and tunnel structure can include upper electrodes, wherein the upper electrode of the capacitor has a first conductivity type, and the upper electrode of the tunnel structure includes at least a portion that has a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type. In another embodiment, a process of forming the nonvolatile memory is performed using a single poly process. In a further embodiment, charge carriers can tunnel through a gate dielectric layer of the state transistor during programming and tunnel through a tunnel dielectric of the tunnel transistor during erasing. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316067 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A TUNNEL STRUCTURE - An electronic device can include a tunnel structure that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and tunnel dielectric layer disposed between the electrodes. In a particular embodiment, the tunnel structure may or may not include an intermediate doped region that is at the primary surface, abuts a lightly doped region, and has a second conductivity type opposite from and a dopant concentration greater than the lightly doped region. In another embodiment, the electrodes have opposite conductivity types. In a further embodiment, an electrode can be formed from a portion of a substrate or well region, and the other electrode can be formed over such portion of the substrate or well region. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317492 | METHOD OF USING A NONVOLATILE MEMORY CELL - An electronic device can include a nonvolatile memory cell. In a particular embodiment, during an erase pulse, all unselected lines are at substantially the same voltage, and a row or segment of a row, such as a word, is erased during the erase pulse. In another embodiment, selected control gate and erase lines are at substantially the same voltage during a programming pulse. In a further embodiment, charge carriers tunnel through a dielectric layer of a component during a program pulse, and charge carriers tunnel through a different dielectric layer of a different component during an erase pulse. | 12-29-2011 |
20130161723 | Electronic Device Including a Tunnel Structure - An electronic device can include a tunnel structure that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and tunnel dielectric layer disposed between the electrodes. In a particular embodiment, the tunnel structure may or may not include an intermediate doped region that is at the primary surface, abuts a lightly doped region, and has a second conductivity type opposite from and a dopant concentration greater than the lightly doped region. In another embodiment, the electrodes have opposite conductivity types. In a further embodiment, an electrode can be formed from a portion of a substrate or well region, and the other electrode can be formed over such portion of the substrate or well region. | 06-27-2013 |
20130175593 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A NONVOLATILE MEMORY CELL - An electronic device can include a nonvolatile memory cell that includes a capacitor, a tunnel structure, a state transistor, and an access transistor. In an embodiment, the capacitor and tunnel structure can include upper electrodes, wherein the upper electrode of the capacitor has a first conductivity type, and the upper electrode of the tunnel structure includes at least a portion that has a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type. In another embodiment, a process of forming the nonvolatile memory is performed using a single poly process. In a further embodiment, charge carriers can tunnel through a gate dielectric layer of the state transistor during programming and tunnel through a tunnel dielectric of the tunnel transistor during erasing. | 07-11-2013 |
20140021526 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A TUNNEL STRUCTURE - An electronic device can include a tunnel structure that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and tunnel dielectric layer disposed between the electrodes. In a particular embodiment, the tunnel structure may or may not include an intermediate doped region that is at the primary surface, abuts a lightly doped region, and has a second conductivity type opposite from and a dopant concentration greater than the lightly doped region. In another embodiment, the electrodes have opposite conductivity types. In a further embodiment, an electrode can be formed from a portion of a substrate or well region, and the other electrode can be formed over such portion of the substrate or well region. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022844 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A NONVOLATILE MEMORY CELL INCLUDING A TUNNEL STRUCTURE - An electronic device can include a tunnel structure that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and tunnel dielectric layer disposed between the electrodes. In a particular embodiment, the tunnel structure may or may not include an intermediate doped region that is at the primary surface, abuts a lightly doped region, and has a second conductivity type opposite from and a dopant concentration greater than the lightly doped region. In another embodiment, the electrodes have opposite conductivity types. In a further embodiment, an electrode can be formed from a portion of a substrate or well region, and the other electrode can be formed over such portion of the substrate or well region. | 01-23-2014 |
20150070992 | Process of Forming an Electronic Device Including a Nonvolatile Memory Cell - An electronic device can include a tunnel structure that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and tunnel dielectric layer disposed between the electrodes. In a particular embodiment, the tunnel structure may or may not include an intermediate doped region that is at the primary surface, abuts a lightly doped region, and has a second conductivity type opposite from and a dopant concentration greater than the lightly doped region. In another embodiment, the electrodes have opposite conductivity types. In a further embodiment, an electrode can be formed from a portion of a substrate or well region, and the other electrode can be formed over such portion of the substrate or well region. | 03-12-2015 |
Gwen F. Scott, West Columbia, SC US
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20090090309 | Animal Urine Specimen Collector - The invention is a device that facilitates the collection of urine and other such specimens from animals for the purpose of testing. It features a pod for collecting and holding the waste, a handle for manipulating the pod during testing, a base for resting the pod while testing is being performed, and a light source for illumination of the animal's waste emitting regions as well as the collection pod during the testing. | 04-09-2009 |
Hayleigh Scott, Hollis, NH US
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20100058560 | JEWELRY CLASP FOR HEARING AID - A jewelry clasp for use in connection with a hearing aid ( | 03-11-2010 |
Hester B. Scott, Greenville, SC US
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20110237157 | ADJUSTABLE MULTI-CUP BRASSIERE - A brassiere is shown and described. The brassiere has a first helical region and a second helical region joined at the front and the back of the brassiere, each of the first and the second helical regions including an inner cup and an outer cup. The surface area of each inner cup is substantially smaller than the surface area of its respective outer cup. At least one of the inner cups may include a breast-shape conformer to conform in appearance to a breast. A reinforcing element attached along the lower portions of each of the inner cups and the outer cups define an adjustable inner cup volume independent of the inner cup base diameter. In use, the inner cup is held against a wearer when the brassiere is in an adjusted position regardless of a movement of its respective outer cup to maintain breast coverage by its respective inner cup. | 09-29-2011 |
Ian Peter Scott, Little Compton, RI US
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20090211143 | HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE FISHING LURE - A maneuverable fishing lure for attachment to a fishing line includes a lure body including a first end and a second end. An attachment means joins to the fishing line where a retrieval of the fishing line imparts motion on the lure through water. A rudder is pivotally joined to the lure body proximate to the first end. The rudder is pivotal between a first position and a second position about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the first end and the second end. With the rudder in the first position, the motion causes the lure to travel through the water in a first direction. With the rudder in the second position, the motion causes the lure to and travel through the water in a second direction. A change in the motion causes the rudder to pivot between the first position and the second position. | 08-27-2009 |
Jacob Scott, Berkeley, CA US
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20120016849 | Sharing and Deconflicting Data Changes In A Multimaster Database System - A computer-based method and system for sharing and deconflicting data changes amongst a plurality of replication sites. In a particular embodiment, data changes at sites to data objects are tracked by each site on a per-data object basis using per-data object version vectors. In another particular embodiment, data changes at sites to links connecting two data objects are tracked by each site on a per-link set basis using per-link set version vectors. In another particular embodiment, per-object version vectors are used to detect a conflict resulting from concurrent changes at two or more sites in which one of the concurrent changes includes an object resolution change. | 01-19-2012 |
20130132348 | MANAGING DISCONNECTED INVESTIGATIONS - A system and a method enable an information analyst to use a stand-alone computer-based investigation application to conduct a disconnected investigation on shared database data in a remote location where network access to a shared data repository of the system might be only periodically available, unreliable, or non-existent. In addition, the system and method enable the disconnected investigation to incrementally incorporate ongoing updates made to the shared repository of data, and to periodically publish interim or final results of the disconnected investigation to the shared data repository. A disconnected investigation can be conducted entirely at the disconnected investigation location without having any network connectivity to the shared repository of data. | 05-23-2013 |
Jeffery Dale Scott, Stillwater, OK US
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20100278949 | PRE-PROCEDURE MEAL REGIMEN - A colon prep method and kit for facilitating a method for evacuating a colon prior to a medical procedure, wherein the method minimizes potential patient discomfort. Three selected meals and a plurality of selected snacks are ingested on a day prior to the medical procedure. The meals include solid food items taken with or incorporating a stimulant laxative, such as senna, incorporated therein. A liquid having a PEG laxative, such as PEG-3350, is provided with or incorporated therein, preferably via a powdered drink mix. The stimulant laxative and the PEG laxative work in synergy. A further optional snack may be provided on the day of the medical procedure, preferably ingested approximately four hours before the medical procedure. | 11-04-2010 |
20120107430 | PRE-PROCEDURE MEAL REGIMEN - A colon prep method and kit for facilitating a method for evacuating a colon prior to a medical procedure, wherein the method minimizes potential patient discomfort. Three selected meals and a plurality of selected snacks are ingested on a day prior to the medical procedure. The meals include solid food items taken with or incorporating a stimulant laxative, such as senna, incorporated therein. A liquid having a PEG laxative, such as PEG- | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffrey Scott, Carpenteria, CA US
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20120028464 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONFORMAL MASK MANUFACTURING - A manufacturing process technology creates a pattern on a first layer using a focused ion beam process. The pattern is transferred to a second layer, which may act as a traditional etch stop layer. The pattern can be formed on the second layer without irradiation by light through a reticle and without wet chemical developing, thereby enabling conformal coverage and very fine critical feature control. Both dark field patterns and light field patterns are disclosed, which may enable reduced or minimal exposure by the focused ion beam. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeffrey Scott, Shawnee Mission, KS US
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20100196864 | Dental training device - A dental training aid and method which assists a student in learning how to determine the position of a root canal apex, repair of dental decay, and how to perform crown and bridge procedures. In certain embodiments, modular inserts are utilized that include structure thereon for performing root canal procedures, repair of dental decay procedures, crown and bridge procedures or other procedures. The inserts can be assembled and configured to all provide practice on the same procedure or on different procedures and can be exchanged for other inserts once they are no longer reusable or because the user wants to train on a different procedure. | 08-05-2010 |
Jerry B. Scott, Los Altos, CA US
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20120060052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MEDIA SERVER REDUNDANCY IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes evaluating a first plurality of messages from a media server configured to receive a media stream. The first plurality of messages is indicative of an active state for the media server. The method also includes detecting an anomaly associated with a portion of the first plurality of messages. The anomaly is associated with a failure of the media server. The method can also include activating a failover media server to receive the media stream based on the anomaly, and evaluating a second plurality of messages. The second plurality of messages is indicative of a resumed active state for the media server that experienced the failure. The failover media server can be deactivated based on the resumed active state. Media metadata can be communicated from the failover media server to the media server that experienced the failure. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060053 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MEDIA SERVER REDUNDANCY IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes evaluating an active state of a media server configured to capture a media stream from one or more media sources. The method also includes determining a failure associated with the media server, and activating a failover media server to receive the media stream based on the failure. The method further includes replicating configuration data associated with the media server that experienced the failure. The configuration data can be provisioned in a suitable database. The failover media server is configured using the configuration data. | 03-08-2012 |
20120072524 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING DATA IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving a signal to record a media stream, and recording the media stream in a first file that has a preconfigured length. If the media stream being recorded exceeds the preconfigured length then a second file is used to continue recording the media stream. The second file can have the same preconfigured length as the first file. The method also includes receiving a signal to stop recording the media stream, and storing metadata associated with the media stream in a database. In specific implementations, the metadata can include a unique file name associated with the media stream, a directory name of a disk directory, a first time indicative of when the recording started, and a second time indicative of when the recording ended. | 03-22-2012 |
20140310408 | HANDLING CHANGES IN A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT USES A LOGICAL MULTI-DIMENSIONAL LABEL-BASED POLICY MODEL - A change to a state of a particular managed server within an administrative domain is processed. The administrative domain includes a plurality of managed servers that use management instructions to configure management modules so that the configured management modules implement an administrative domain-wide management policy that comprises a set of one or more rules. A first description of the particular managed server is modified to indicate the particular managed server's changed state, thereby specifying a second description of the particular managed server. The unmodified first description is compared to the second description, thereby specifying a description change. A determination is made, based on the description change, regarding whether to update management instructions previously sent to the particular managed server. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310415 | DISTRIBUTED NETWORK MANAGEMENT USING A LOGICAL MULTI-DIMENSIONAL LABEL-BASED POLICY MODEL - Management instructions for a particular managed server within an administrative domain are generated according to an administrative domain-wide management policy that comprises a set of one or more rules. The administrative domain includes a plurality of managed servers. A determination is made regarding which rules within the set of rules are relevant to the particular managed server. Function-level instructions are generated based on the rules that were determined to be relevant. A determination is made regarding which managed servers within the plurality of managed servers are relevant to the particular managed server. The function-level instructions and information regarding the managed servers that were determined to be relevant are sent to the particular managed server. The particular managed server uses the function-level instructions and information regarding the managed servers to configure a management module so that the configured management module implements the administrative domain-wide management policy. | 10-16-2014 |
20140373091 | Distributed Network Security Using a Logical Multi-Dimensional Label-Based Policy Model - A managed server (MS) within an administrative domain is quarantined. The administrative domain includes multiple MSs that use management instructions to configure management modules so that the configured management modules implement an administrative domain-wide management policy that comprises a set of one or more rules. The quarantined MS is isolated from other MSs. A description of the MS is modified to indicate that the MS is quarantined, thereby specifying a description of the quarantined MS. Cached actor-sets are updated to indicate the quarantined MS's changed state, thereby specifying updated actor-sets. A determination is made regarding which updated actor-sets are relevant to an other MS, thereby specifying currently-relevant updated actor-sets. A determination is made regarding whether the currently-relevant updated actor-sets differ from actor-sets previously sent to the other MS. Responsive to determining that the currently-relevant updated actor-sets are identical to the previously-sent actor-sets, no further action is taken. | 12-18-2014 |
Jill R. Scott, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090032696 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ION CYCLOTRON SPECTROMETRY - An ion cyclotron spectrometer may include a vacuum chamber that extends at least along a z-axis and means for producing a magnetic field within the vacuum chamber so that a magnetic field vector is generally parallel to the z-axis. The spectrometer may also include means for producing a trapping electric field within the vacuum chamber that includes at least a first section that induces a first magnetron effect that increases a cyclotron frequency of an ion and at least a second section that induces a second magnetron effect that decreases the cyclotron frequency of an ion. The cyclotron frequency changes induced by the first and second magnetron effects substantially cancel one another so that an ion traversing the first and second sections will experience no net change in cyclotron frequency. | 02-05-2009 |
20100320378 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR ION CYCLOTRON SPECTROMETRY - An ion cyclotron spectrometer may include a vacuum chamber that extends at least along a z-axis and means for producing a magnetic field within the vacuum chamber so that a magnetic field vector is generally parallel to the z-axis. The ion cyclotron spectrometer may also include means for producing a trapping electric field within the vacuum chamber. The trapping electric field may comprise a field potential that, when taken in cross-section along the z-axis, includes at least one section that is concave down and at least one section that is concave up so that ions traversing the field potential experience a net magnetron effect on a cyclotron frequency of the ions that is substantially equal to zero. Other apparatuses and a method for performing ion cyclotron spectrometry are also disclosed herein. | 12-23-2010 |
20110266428 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC FIELDS - Apparatuses and methods relating to generating an electric field are disclosed. An electric field generator may include a semiconductive material configured in a physical shape substantially different from a shape of an electric field to be generated thereby. The electric field is generated when a voltage drop exists across the semiconductive material. A method for generating an electric field may include applying a voltage to a shaped semiconductive material to generate a complex, substantially nonlinear electric field. The shape of the complex, substantially nonlinear electric field may be configured for directing charged particles to a desired location. Other apparatuses and methods are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266436 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - An electromagnetic field generator includes a semiconductive material shaped to form a complex electromagnetic field including a magnetic field and an electric field. An instrument includes a passage configured such that charged particle may travel therein, and a semiconductive material configured to form a complex electromagnetic field that is configured to control motion of the charged particles within the passage. Another instrument includes a housing defining a chamber, and an electromagnetic field generator within the chamber that comprises a material configured to form an electric field component of an electromagnetic field, and a material configured to form a magnetic field component of the electromagnetic field. A method of controlling motion of charged particles includes controlling motion of at least one charged particle by forming a complex electromagnetic field with a semiconductive material that is shaped to form the complex electromagnetic field. | 11-03-2011 |
20110277563 | DEVICES FOR COLLECTING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - A device for sampling chemical compounds from fixed surfaces and related methods are disclosed. The device may include a vacuum source, a chamber and a sorbent material. The device may utilize vacuum extraction to volatilize the chemical compounds from a fixed surface so that they may be sorbed by the sorbent material. The sorbent material may then be analyzed using conventional thermal desorption/gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (TD/GC/MS) instrumentation to determine presence of the chemical compounds. The methods may include detecting release and presence of one or more chemical compounds and determining the efficacy of decontamination. The device may be useful in collection and analysis of a variety of chemical compounds, such as residual chemical warfare agent, chemical attribution signatures and toxic industrial chemicals. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277564 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS AND RELATED METHODS - A device for sampling chemical compounds from fixed surfaces and related methods are disclosed. The device may include a vacuum source, a chamber and a sorbent material. The device may utilize vacuum extraction to volatilize the chemical compounds from the fixed surface so that they may be sorbed by the sorbent material. The sorbent material may then be analyzed using conventional thermal desorption/gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (TD/GC/MS) instrumentation to determine presence of the chemical compounds. The methods may include detecting release and presence of one or more chemical compounds and determining the efficacy of decontamination. The device may be useful in collection and analysis of a variety of chemical compounds, such as residual chemical warfare agent, chemical attribution signatures and toxic industrial chemicals. | 11-17-2011 |
20130016349 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LASER-INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROSCOPYAANM Effenberger, JR.; Andrew J.AACI San DiegoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Effenberger, JR.; Andrew J. San Diego CA USAANM Scott; Jill R.AACI Idaho FallsAAST IDAACO USAAGP Scott; Jill R. Idaho Falls ID USAANM McJunkin; Timothy R.AACI Idaho FallsAAST IDAACO USAAGP McJunkin; Timothy R. Idaho Falls ID US - In laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), an apparatus includes a pulsed laser configured to generate a pulsed laser signal toward a sample, a constructive interference object and an optical element, each located in a path of light from the sample. The constructive interference object is configured to generate constructive interference patterns of the light. The optical element is configured to disperse the light. A LIBS system includes a first and a second optical element, and a data acquisition module. The data acquisition module is configured to determine an isotope measurement based, at least in part, on light received by an image sensor from the first and second optical elements. A method for performing LIBS includes generating a pulsed laser on a sample to generate light from a plasma, generating constructive interference patterns of the light, and dispersing the light into a plurality of wavelengths. | 01-17-2013 |
Johnny L. Scott, Tulsa, OK US
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20090051233 | ROTOR AND STATOR ASSEMBLIES FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A permanent magnet electric generator includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The rotor assembly has axially disposed annular outer and inner rings concentric with an axis of rotation. The inner ring has a radius less than the radius of the outer ring. The inner ring is disposed inside the outer ring. A rotor frame is attached to the inner ring and the outer ring. The rotor frame defines a radial gap between the inner and the outer rings. A rotor hub is concentric with the axis of rotation and is disposed inside the inner ring. The rotor hub is coupled to the inner ring by a hub frame that is mounted on the rotor hub. The rotor hub is adapted to be rotationally coupled to a shaft for rotating the rotor assembly. A plurality of magnets is disposed on the outer ring, each magnet having a north pole and a south pole. The permanent magnets are aligned with the axis of rotation, and adjacent magnets have alternating polarity. The stator assembly includes a plurality of stator blocks aligned to form an annular ring-shaped stator member retained by a stator frame. The stator member is configured to be at least partially disposed inside the rotor assembly and is circumferentially encircled by the rotor assembly. The stator member is concentric with the axis of rotation. Each stator block is formed with a plurality of strips. The stator member is wound with a three-phase winding extending through gaps between adjacent stator blocks. The stator assembly includes a heat sink attached to the stator member to dissipate heat during operation of the electric generator. | 02-26-2009 |
20090309446 | ELECTRIC ARC WELDING SYSTEM POWERED BY PERMANENT MAGNET ELECTRIC GENERATOR - An electric arc welding system is powered by a power generator with a rotor assembly circumferentially surrounding a stator assembly. The arc welding system generates a three phase AC current, which is converted into a DC current by a converter. An electrode coupled to the converter receives the DC current, wherein a welding arc is created between the electrode and a workpiece. A controller is coupled to the converter. The controller is operable to apply a control signal to the converter to cause the converter to vary the magnitude of the DC current. | 12-17-2009 |
Joseph H. Scott, Summerville, SC US
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20110301788 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An engine control strategy for a marine vessel propulsion system receives a request for a gear from among plural transmission gears, determines an engine speed for the requested transmission gear shift, adjusts the engine to the determined speed for a predetermined amount of time, and prevents the requested transmission gear shift from occurring for the predetermined amount of time while maintaining the engine at the predetermined speed. After the predetermined amount of time elapses, the requested shift is allowed to occur. | 12-08-2011 |
Karl Scott, Hardwick, VT US
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20110210577 | MOBILE SHELTER SYSTEM - A mobile shelter system having deployed and non-deployed configurations. The shelter system includes a towable trailer and a plurality of functional components for use in the deployed configuration. The functional components include a temperature control unit configured to output one or more of heated and cooled air, and an electric generator configured to provide power to the temperature control unit. In the non-deployed configuration, all of the functional components are positioned on the trailer and the system is configured to be towed over rugged terrain by an off-road vehicle. | 09-01-2011 |
Kimberly Lynette Scott, Topeka, KS US
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20080293621 | Methods for Prolonging Feline Life - Methods for prolonging feline life by maintaining a feline on a food having reduced levels of protein, phosphorus, and sodium when compared to a standard feline maintenance food. | 11-27-2008 |
20110250326 | PRECOAGULATION, PREHYDRATION, AND PREGELATINIZATION PROCESS FOR PET FOOD COMPOSITION - A process for making a pet food composition involves the steps of heating a meat portion above its denaturation point and pre-hydration and pre-gelatinization of a carbohydrate source and water to form a carbohydrate portion. The meat composition and the pre-hydrated and pre-gelatinized carbohydrate portion are combined in a cooker and filled into cans to make the pet food composition. | 10-13-2011 |
Kyle C. Scott, Salem, OR US
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20100059970 | Multi-purpose carriage - A multipurpose apparatus serving as a luggage carrier and a stroller for a child. The apparatus has multiple compartments for holding diapers and other child items. The wheels and the handle are configured to rotate so that the apparatus may be pushed or pulled on two wheels or four wheels, and the wheels and handle may be disposed so that the apparatus may be stowed in a airplane luggage compartment. The apparatus is configured to receive and carry a child in a car seat, or the handle may be fitted with a back rest so the apparatus may be used as a stroller. The apparatus may also be used without compartments and in this configuration may be used to hold and carry luggage and other objects. | 03-11-2010 |
L. Dean Scott, Lucedale, MS US
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20100040360 | Camera mount - A camera mount including an adjustable bracket for securement to a tree trunk. The bracket has a base portion for engaging a tree trunk. A carrier portion is pivotally fastened to the base portion for movement around a first horizontal axis. A pivot portion is pivotally fastened to the carrier portion for movement around a second horizontal axis being oriented at right angles to the first horizontal axis. A tree trunk-encircling belt extends through a passageway in the base portion. A hinged support arm extends outwardly from the bracket and is pivotally fastened to the pivot portion. | 02-18-2010 |
20110116782 | Camera support - A camera support including a mounting bracket for securement to a tree trunk. The inner end of a multi-armed boom is connected to the mounting bracket. The first arm of the boom is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket such that the outer end of the boom can be selectively yawed from side to side. The second arm of the boom is pivotally connected to the first arm such that the outer end of the boom can be selectively yawed from side to side. The boom's third arm is pivotally connected to the second arm such that the outer end of the boom can be selectively pitched up and down. A fourth arm of the boom is pivotally connected to the third arm such that the outer end of the boom can be selectively rolled over. A camera mount is affixed to the outer end of the boom on the fourth arm. | 05-19-2011 |
Michael J. Scott, Lake Forest, CA US
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20120065729 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPIDLY DEPLOYING SURGICAL HEART VALVES - A quick-connect heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The heart valve includes a substantially non-expandable, non-compressible prosthetic valve and a plastically-expandable frame, thereby enabling attachment to the annulus without sutures. A small number of guide sutures may be provided for aortic valve orientation. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available valve with a sewing ring with the frame attached thereto. The frame may expand from a conical deployment shape to a conical expanded shape, and may include web-like struts connected between axially-extending posts. A system and method for deployment includes an integrated handle shaft and balloon catheter. A valve holder is stored with the heart valve and the handle shaft easily attaches thereto to improve valve preparation steps. | 03-15-2012 |
20130184814 | METHODS OF IMPLANT OF A HEART VALVE WITH A CONVERTIBLE SEWING RING - A sewing ring for prosthetic heart valves that is connected and configured to pivot outward. A biocompatible fabric covering surrounds at least a portion of the sewing ring, and the ring may be exclusively connected to a stent with the fabric. The sewing ring may be generally planar and of uniform thickness, or may be of varying thickness. The fabric may be used to encompass both the stent and the sewing ring, and may be a single piece. A seam may be provided in the fabric as a discrete pivoting line. The sewing ring may be convertible between bi-stable positions. The ring may extend outward in a frusto-conical shape so as to enable inversion between a position facing the inflow end of the valve and a position facing the outflow end of the valve. A method of implantation, and a method of assembly of the heart valve is also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
Michael Neil Scott, West Lebanon, NH US
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20110219763 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT PUMPING OF HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY - In various embodiments, a mechanical assembly and/or storage vessel is fluidly coupled to a circulation apparatus for receiving pressurized heat-transfer fluid from an outlet at a first elevated pressure, boosting a pressure of the heat-transfer fluid to a second pressure larger than the first pressure, and returning heat-transfer fluid to an inlet at a third pressure. | 09-15-2011 |
20110315255 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000557 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006013 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY ENERGY-CONVERSION BASED ON FLUID EXPANSION AND COMPRESSION - In various embodiments, motor-pump efficiency is increased by limiting the fluid pressure communicated to the motor-pump to a range smaller than that communicated by other components of an energy storage and/or recovery system. | 01-12-2012 |
20120085086 | FLUID-FLOW CONTROL IN ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly. | 04-12-2012 |
20130160437 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT PUMPING OF HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY - In various embodiments, a mechanical assembly and/or storage vessel is fluidly coupled to a circulation apparatus for receiving pressurized heat-transfer fluid from an outlet at a first elevated pressure, boosting a pressure of the heat-transfer fluid to a second pressure larger than the first pressure, and returning heat-transfer fluid to an inlet at a third pressure. | 06-27-2013 |
20130298760 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 11-14-2013 |
20130327029 | ENERGY STORAGE AND GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING COUPLED CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES - In various embodiments, cylinder assemblies are coupled in series pneumatically, thereby reducing a range of force produced by or acting on the cylinder assemblies during expansion or compression of a gas. | 12-12-2013 |
20140047826 | FLUID-FLOW CONTROL IN ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly. | 02-20-2014 |
Michael R. Scott, Ocean View, HI US
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20100049937 | VOLUME RECORD DATA SET OPTIMIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method, apparatus, and computer program product for optimizing the organization of volume records stored in a volume record data set is disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, a method may include monitoring a volume comprising multiple data sets. Each data set may have associated therewith a volume record stored in a volume record data set. The method may further include tracking read and write operations to each of the data sets over a period of time. A count value may be stored in the volume record of each data set. The count value may be increased each time a read operation is performed to the associated data set. The count value may be decreased each time a write operation is performed to the associated data set. The volume records in the volume record data set may then be reorganized according to the size of the count values. | 02-25-2010 |
20100094832 | Catalog Performance Plus - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing an integrated catalog facility (ICF) catalog. An ICF catalog is monitored by a contention detection module. Information related to a detected catalog resource contention is used by the contention detection module to generate a contention event. Information related to the contention event is then provided to a contention resolution module, which uses the information to perform a contention resolution operation. Once the resolution operation has been performed, contention events and contention resolution operations are reported by a contention reporting module. | 04-15-2010 |
20110173154 | CATALOG REORGANIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for reorganizing a catalog to improve I/O performance includes initially placing a shared lock on a source catalog. The method then makes a point-in-time copy of the source catalog to generate a target catalog. Once the target catalog is generated, the method reorganizes the contents of the target catalog. Optionally, while reorganizing the contents of the target catalog, the method temporarily releases the shared lock on the source catalog and mirrors I/O intended for the source catalog to a buffer. The buffered I/O may then be used to update the target catalog to bring it current with the source catalog. When the target catalog is reorganized and up-to-date, the method upgrades the shared lock on the source catalog to an exclusive lock, overwrites the source catalog with the target catalog, and releases the exclusive lock. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein. | 07-14-2011 |
20120185649 | VOLUME RECORD DATA SET OPTIMIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for optimizing a plurality of volume records stored in cache may include monitoring a volume including multiple data sets, wherein each data set is associated with a volume record, and each volume record is stored in a volume record data set. The method may include tracking read and write operations to each of the data sets over a period of time. The method may further include reorganizing the volume records in the volume record data set such that volume records for data sets with a larger number of read operations relative to write operations are grouped together, and volume records for data sets with a smaller number of read operations relative to write operation are grouped together. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
20140075139 | MODIFYING MEMORY SPACE ALLOCATION FOR INACTIVE TASKS - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for modifying memory space allocation for inactive tasks. Information is maintained on computational resources consumed by tasks running in the computer system allocated memory space in the memory. The information on the computational resources consumed by the tasks is used to determine inactive tasks of the tasks. The allocation of the memory space allocated to at least one of the determined inactive tasks is modified. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075145 | MODIFYING MEMORY SPACE ALLOCATION FOR INACTIVE TASKS - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for modifying memory space allocation for inactive tasks. Information is maintained on computational resources consumed by tasks running in the computer system allocated memory space in the memory. The information on the computational resources consumed by the tasks is used to determine inactive tasks of the tasks. The allocation of the memory space allocated to at least one of the determined inactive tasks is modified. | 03-13-2014 |
Michael R. Scott, Honolulu, HI US
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20110167302 | DIAGNOSTIC DATA SET COMPONENT - Various embodiments for retaining diagnostic information for data in a computing storage environment are provided. In one such embodiment, a diagnostic component associated with a base data set via a catalog association record is initialized. The diagnostic component configured to retain base data set-specific diagnostic information retrievable by the computing storage environment to assist in error diagnosis. | 07-07-2011 |
20130232380 | DIAGNOSTIC DATA SET COMPONENT - Various embodiments for retaining diagnostic information for data in a computing storage environment are provided. In one such embodiment, a diagnostic component, apart from a volume table of contents (VTOC), associated with an integrated catalog facility (ICF) catalog and with a base data set from data sets via a catalog association record is initialized. The diagnostic component configured to retain base data set-specific diagnostic information retrievable by the computing storage environment to assist in error diagnosis and the ICF catalog is one of the data sets storing information about the data sets for facilitating a retrieval of a name of the base data set and assists with retaining and retrieval of the base data set-specific diagnostic information. The base data set-specific diagnostic information is stored pursuant to at least one event associated with the base data set. | 09-05-2013 |
20140298102 | DIAGNOSTIC DATA SET COMPONENT - Various embodiments for retaining diagnostic information for data in a computing storage environment. In one such embodiment, a diagnostic component, apart from a volume table of contents (VTOC), associated with an integrated catalog facility (ICF) catalog and with a base data set from data sets via a catalog association record, is initialized. The diagnostic component is configured to retain base data set-specific diagnostic information retrievable by the computing storage environment to assist in error diagnosis and the ICF catalog is one of the data sets storing information about the data sets for facilitating a retrieval of a name of the base data set and assists with retaining and retrieval of the base data set-specific diagnostic information. The base data set-specific diagnostic information is stored pursuant to at least one event associated with the base data set. | 10-02-2014 |
Micheal N. Scott, West Lebanon, NH US
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20110107755 | ENERGY STORAGE AND GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING COUPLED CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES - In various embodiments, pneumatic cylinder assemblies are coupled in series pneumatically, thereby reducing a range of force produced by or acting on the pneumatic cylinder assemblies during expansion or compression of a gas. | 05-12-2011 |
Paul Scott, Valley Center, KS US
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20120031738 | MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY FOR LOADING AND CONVEYING FERROUS METAL ARTICLES - An assembly for loading and conveying ferrous metal articles including a magnet having north and south poles, an axis between the north and south poles, the poles forming an annular belt support; a powered conveyor belt extending over the belt support for rotating the magnet, the magnet being segmented along the polar axis, a first polar axis segment being a magnet mounting plate, a plurality of second polar axis segments being sub-magnets, each such sub-magnet overlying or underlying the magnet mounting plate having north and south poles, and having a polar axis, and a third polar axis segment being a sheath extending annularly about the magnet's first and second polar axis segments, the sheath having a radially outer surface forming the magnet's annular belt support. | 02-09-2012 |
Peter J. Scott, Madison, AL US
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20100286329 | ULTRA LOW VISCOSITY IODINE CONTAINING AMORPHOUS FLUOROPOLYMERS - Iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers having at least one fluoropolymer with a cure site, where the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 2 or less (ML 1+10) at 100° C. according to ASTM D1646, and a peel strength to a roll mill of 10 dN/cm or less and methods for making such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are described. Articles derived from the cured product of such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. Solutions, dispersions and coatings derived from such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. | 11-11-2010 |
20130251930 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING POLYMER COMPRISING A SULFINATE-CONTAINING MOLECULE - Described herein is a composition having a fluoropolymer derived from the polymerization of a monomer and a sulfinate-containing molecule, wherein the sulfinate-containing molecule is selected from the group consisting of Formula (I), Formula (II); and combinations thereof, wherein X | 09-26-2013 |
20140005333 | MICROEMULSIONS AND FLUOROPOLYMERS MADE USING MICROEMULSIONS | 01-02-2014 |
Richard Scott, Cumberland, ME US
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20090162241 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - An iron-base alloy of the present invention comprises a 20 to 50% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition A and a 48 to 78% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition B to which additional alloying to which additional alloying elements (and lubricant) are added in preparation of a powdered metal blended mixture. The resulting mixture composition of the embodiment comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; to 3.0% of Cu; and the balance being primarily Fe and unavoidable impurities. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the resulting mixture composition. | 06-25-2009 |
20110002805 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - A method of forming an iron based sintered body which comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; 0.3 to 3.0% of Cu and microstructure of about 20-50% dispersed martensite in a matrix of fine pearlite is provided. The method utilizes a step of cooling a sintered article at a rate not exceeding 0.5˜C/sec. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the method. | 01-06-2011 |
Robert Scott, Lehi, UT US
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20100011558 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A CARRIAGE STYLE SECTIONAL DOOR - Systems and methods for manufacturing carriage house style sectional doors. A plurality of fabricated door sections, each section having a length that spans the garage opening. Each section includes an upper molding, a lower molding, and a paneled skin interposed between the upper and lower moldings. Each section is separately fabricated and then hingedly attached to an adjacent section via a plurality of hinges. The paneled skin is fabricated by bending a piece of sheet metal to provide a plurality of alternating raised and recessed surfaces. The paneled skin further includes features for coupling an upper and lower end of the paneled skin to the upper and lower moldings. Once completed, the hinged door sections are installed to selectively cover the garage opening. In yet another embodiment, a raised surface of the paneled skin creates a cavity into which a finger guard is inserted. | 01-21-2010 |
Russell Scott, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090013613 | Groin vault ceiling kit - A groin vault ceiling kit comprises a set of four ceiling segments which are configured to be oriented perpendicularly relative to one another. Each one of the ceiling segments includes a plurality of arch-shaped rib members which are positionable in axially spaced relation to one another. The rib members are preferably sized and configured such that each one of the ceiling segments defines a wedge shape. The rib members of each one of the ceiling segments is of incrementally increasing arc length. Rib ends of each of the rib members is preferably beveled such that the rib members of adjacent ceiling segments are disposable in abutting contact with one another to form a plurality of mitre joints. | 01-15-2009 |
Sean Scott, Crownsville, MD US
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20080293312 | MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE - A marine propulsion device such as an outboard motor includes a submersible electric motor having a propeller connected directly with the drive shaft of the motor. The motor is an efficient brushless motor having symmetrical elliptical coils connected with a stator which generate magnetic flux when current is passed through the coils to rotate a rotor for driving the drive shaft. The motor is arranged in a housing having a nozzle connected with a rear portion thereof which surrounds the propeller to reduce cavitation. Cooling fins are provided on the outer surface of the housing to assist with cooling the motor and a motor controller arranged in the housing. | 11-27-2008 |
20090108695 | Symmetrical Coil Electric Motor - An electric motor includes symmetrical elliptical coils on the inner surface of the motor stator. The coils are formed of a conductive material having a rectangular cross section and the long axis of the coils is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stator. Within the stator and coils is arranged a rotor coaxial with the stator and having permanent magnets connected with the rotor exterior surface. The symmetrical coils produce increased magnetic flux when energized as compared to random windings on a stator energized with the same current level to increase the torque produced by and the efficiency of the motor. | 04-30-2009 |
Shawn C. Scott, Payson, UT US
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20110174544 | Bearing Assemblies, Bearing Apparatuses Using the Same, and Related Methods - Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The retention ring includes a plurality of through holes. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements, with each superhard bearing element inserted partially through and projecting from a corresponding one of the through holes of the retention ring. The retention ring and each superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of each superhard bearing element beyond a selected position in a direction away from the support ring. | 07-21-2011 |
20130186691 | BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND BEARING APPARATUSES USING THE SAME - Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements. The retention ring and at least a number of the superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of the at least a number of the superhard bearing elements. | 07-25-2013 |
Steven J. Scott, Dodge City, KS US
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20110262603 | ANTIMICROBIAL PACKAGING SYSTEM - Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item. | 10-27-2011 |
Steven M. Scott, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080305145 | PROCESS FOR DEMINERALIZATION OF BONE MATRIX WITH PRESERVATION OF NATURAL GROWTH FACTORS - A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process. | 12-11-2008 |
20120213859 | PROCESS FOR DEMINERALIZATION OF BONE MATRIX WITH PRESERVATION OF NATURAL GROWTH FACTORS - A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process. | 08-23-2012 |
20140170232 | PROCESS FOR DEMINERALIZATION OF BONE MATRIX WITH PRESERVATION OF NATURAL GROWTH FACTORS - A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process. | 06-19-2014 |
Syrona Scott, Fayetteville, AR US
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20100227377 | Method for sustaining Microorganism culture in Syngas fermentation process in decreased concentration or absence of various substrates - The present invention relates to methods for sustaining microorganism culture in a syngas fermentation reactor in decreased concentration or absence of various substrates comprising: adding carbon dioxide and optionally alcohol; maintaining free acetic acid concentrations; and performing the above mentioned steps within specified time. | 09-09-2010 |
20130316420 | Syngas Fermentation Process and Medium - A process for fermenting syngas and a fermentation medium provides high ethanol productivity while removing medium components that were previously thought to be essential. The process is effective for providing a specific STY of at least about 1 g ethanol/(L·day·gram cells). In this aspect, the fermentation medium has less than about 1.04 ppm boron, less than about 0.16 ppm manganese, less than about 0.26 ppm molybdenum, or less than about 0.16 ppm copper. | 11-28-2013 |
20130316421 | Syngas Fermentation Process and Medium - A process for fermenting syngas and a fermentation medium provides high ethanol productivity while removing medium components that were previously thought to be essential. The process is effective for providing a specific STY of at least about 1 g ethanol/(L·day·gram cells). In this aspect, the fermentation medium has a weight ratio of NH | 11-28-2013 |
20130316422 | Method of Operation of A Syngas Fermentation Process - A process is provided for fermentation of syngas that is effective for reducing conductivity and providing an alcohol STY of about 10 g ethanol/(L·day). The process includes introducing the syngas into a reactor vessel and providing a nitrogen feed rate to the reactor vessel of about 100 mg or more nitrogen/gram of cells produced. Fermentation of the syngas is effective for providing a fermentation medium having an average conductivity of about 16 mS/cm or less and an STY of 10 g ethanol/(L·day) or more. | 11-28-2013 |
Terry Lynn Scott, Smyrna, DE US
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20110247568 | Horse Harness - A harness used for restraining a horse or other animal during training and grooming is disclosed. The harness consists of an upper strap connected to a lower strap. The strap is placed around the front legs of the horse by a buckle. The upper strap is placed over the front shoulder of the horse. | 10-13-2011 |
Thomas Scott, Henderson, NV US
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20090104960 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one method, a player tracking card is received at a gaming device. Tournament entry points are incremented as the base game is played. In one embodiment, tournament entry points are based on a predetermined percentage of a player's wager for base game play. The player is presented with one or more tournament games for play when the player has accumulated a sufficient number of tournament entry points. A tournament game selected by the player is initiated on a secondary display of the gaming device. In one embodiment, the secondary device has an embedded processor that is separate and distinct from a main processor of the gaming device. Once the tournament game is initiated, the player is presented with the option to have the tournament game automatically played. Accordingly, a player is able to play the base game while the tournament game is automatically played on the secondary display. | 04-23-2009 |
20090104987 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS, GAMING DEVICES AND METHODS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming device provides a base game in a normal, non-tournament mode, and the player's eligibility to play a tournament game is also determined. An eligible player is prompted to select a desired tournament game from a list of available tournaments while base game is in the normal, non-tournament mode. In response to the player's selection of a tournament game, the gaming device is reconfigured from the normal mode to a tournament mode. The gaming device processes game play in the tournament mode and creates a final tournament score for the player. At the conclusion of the tournament game on the gaming device, the gaming device is reconfigured into the normal, non-tournament mode. | 04-23-2009 |
20090131175 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming system for presenting tournament games includes a plurality of gaming devices in communication with a tournament server as well as a plurality of tournament displays positioned throughout a gaming establishment. Each gaming device is configured to enable concurrent play of a base game and an on-demand tournament game in which the on-demand tournament game is player initiated. The tournament server manages play of the on-demand tournament game, and the tournament server determines a location of active and eligible players for the on-demand tournament game. The plurality of tournament displays are positioned throughout a gaming establishment, and the tournament displays are also in communication with the tournament server. The tournament server sends tournament information to the tournament displays near the location of active and eligible players of the tournament game. | 05-21-2009 |
20120142425 | Legacy Game Download and Configuration - A system includes a download configuration host server coupled to an electronic gaming machine which, in turn, comprises an operating system. A method for configuring a legacy game application on the electronic gaming machine comprises the following steps. A downloadable package comprising a game image of the legacy game and a game descriptor file is generated. The downloadable package is communicated from the download configuration host server to the electronic gaming machine. The legacy game image is installed on the electronic gaming machine. The installed legacy game is configured by the operating system. The operating system simulates configuration of the installed legacy game by an operator in response to data in the game descriptor file. The installed legacy game is then enabled for game play. | 06-07-2012 |
20130123006 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming system for presenting tournament games includes a plurality of gaming devices in communication with a tournament server as well as a plurality of tournament displays positioned throughout a gaming establishment. Each gaming device is configured to enable concurrent play of a base game and on-demand tournament games in which the on-demand tournament games are player initiated. The tournament server manages play of the on-demand tournament games. The plurality of tournament displays are positioned throughout a gaming establishment, and the tournament displays are also in communication with the tournament server. | 05-16-2013 |
20130310167 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS, GAMING DEVICES, AND METHODS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming device provides a base game in a normal, non-tournament mode, and the player's eligibility to play a tournament game is also determined. An eligible player is prompted to select a desired tournament game from a list of available tournaments while base game is in the normal, non-tournament mode. In response to the player's selection of a tournament game, the gaming device is reconfigured from the normal mode to a tournament mode. The gaming device processes game play in the tournament mode and creates a final tournament score for the player. | 11-21-2013 |
20130337914 | TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. Accordingly, one method includes: incrementing tournament entry points based on a predetermined percentage of a player's wager for base game play; presenting the player with two or more tournament games for play, wherein the player selects multiple tournament games from the two or more tournament games for immediate initiation of tournament game play on demand, and wherein the tournament games are separate from the base game; and initiating the tournament games, using a processor, selected by the player on a secondary display of the gaming device, the secondary display using an embedded processor that is separate and distinct from a main processor of the gaming device. | 12-19-2013 |
20140100039 | Legacy Game Download and Configuration - A system includes a download configuration host server coupled to an electronic gaming machine which, in turn, comprises an operating system. A method for configuring a legacy game application on the electronic gaming machine comprises the following steps. A downloadable package comprising a game image of the legacy game and a game descriptor file is generated. The downloadable package is communicated from the download configuration host server to the electronic gaming machine. The legacy game image is installed on the electronic gaming machine. The installed legacy game is configured by the operating system. The operating system simulates configuration of the installed legacy game by an operator in response to data in the game descriptor file. The installed legacy game is then enabled for game play. | 04-10-2014 |
Thomas R. Scott, Central, SC US
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20080241967 | Radioimmunoassay using nanoparticle-antibody conjugates - A radioimmunoassay method for determining the quantity of an analyte of interest in a sample is disclosed. The analyte of interest may be an antigen or other chemical entity. A known antibody to the antigen or other entity is employed and is conjugated to a functionalized nanoparticle. Because of the high surface area presented by the present nanoparticle—antibody conjugates, the present radioimmunoassay method is particularly suited for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of low molecular weight chemicals. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas R. Scott, Beaverton, OR US
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20080231911 | Document illuminator with LED-driven phosphor - A scanning apparatus includes an illuminator for illuminating a portion of a document to be scanned. The illuminator includes at least one light source and an optical element positioned to redirect light emitted by the light source. A phosphor material is disposed to intercept at least a portion of the light redirected by the optical element. A photosensitive device is positioned to receive light reflected from the document for recording an image of the document. | 09-25-2008 |
20090102599 | Duplex-attachment of ceramic disk PTC to substrates - This is a ceramic disk PTC and heater assembly, and a method for attaching one to the other, the combination useful in the heating elements of solid ink printing apparatus. The ceramic disk PTC attachment method is made up of a low melting temperature solder and a high operating temperature adhesive. The solder attaches the disk to a substrate, and provides a low resistance electrical and thermal bond to the substrate. The adhesive is used to substantially completely encircle the solder, containing the solder when melted, and keeping the PTC attached when the solder is melted. The adhesive can also partially encircle the solder to a degree sufficient to substantially prevent substantial escape of molten solder from the attachment area. | 04-23-2009 |
Tim L. Scott, Springfield, KY US
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20120017845 | Wild Animal Deterrent Device and Method - An animal deterrent device and method of using the device is disclosed. The device consists of a dazzler laser that produces eye irritation in an animal which results in the animal turning away from the user of the device. The device incorporates a diverging lens such that the dazzler laser produces a beam with a wide spread that makes it is easy to shine the beam on a potentially dangerous animal, but where the light is of sufficient intensity to irritate the animal's eyes. | 01-26-2012 |
Vibart Stan Scott, Westminster, MD US
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20100296077 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL RANGE IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A three-dimensional range imager includes a light source for providing a modulated light signal, a multiplexer, an optical fiber connecting the light source to the multiplexer, a plurality of optical fibers connected at first ends to the multiplexer and at second ends to a first fiber array, and a transmitter optic disposed adjacent the first fiber array for projecting a pixel pattern of the array onto a target. | 11-25-2010 |
Zach Scott, Easley, SC US
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20120045671 | BATTERY PACK INCLUDING A SUPPORT FRAME - A battery pack including a support frame. The support frame includes a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of battery cells, a first vent, a second vent, a first peripheral support section, a second peripheral support section, and an air passage. The first vent is located on a first distal end of the support frame, the second vent is located on a second distal end of the support frame, and the air passage is located between the first vent and the second vent. The first and second peripheral support sections space apart and securely hold the plurality of battery cells within the battery pack. | 02-23-2012 |