Dunne, US
Anthony L. Dunne, Hudson, OH US
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20090042037 | Metallized Flexible Laminate Material for Lighter-Than-Air Vehicles - A laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles includes at least one monofilament yarn layer, a polymeric film layer adjacent to the at least one monofilament layer, and a metallized coating adjacent to said polymeric film layer. A clear film cover layer may be adhered to the metallized coating, and one or more fluorescent dyes may be incorporated into the clear film layer. | 02-12-2009 |
20110174056 | BIAXIAL STRESS, SHEER, PERMEABILITY, AND PEEL TEST METHOD AND MACHINE TO CONDUCT THE SAME - The subject invention relates to an apparatus and process for testing various parameters and properties of high strength flexible, fabric laminates. In particular, the apparatus comprises a machine using individually controlled loads to test various material parameters. | 07-21-2011 |
Anthony Michael Dunne, Livermore, CA US
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20140286471 | INTERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION POWER PLANT WHICH DECOUPLES LIFE-LIMITED COMPONENT FROM PLANT AVAILABILITY - An architecture for a fusion power plant is disclosed. The plant includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system. | 09-25-2014 |
Brian J. Dunne, Medford, NJ US
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20150124958 | DETERMINING APPROPRIATE COURSE FOR REPRESENTATIVE WORKING TO RECOVER PAYMENT IN ARREARS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for determining an appropriate course of action for a representative working to recover payment in arrears. Embodiments may determine at least one customer preference regarding limitation of representative-customer interactions; and, based on the at least one customer preference, present assistance information to the representative before or during the representative-customer interaction, the assistance information configured to at least one of inform the representative of the at least one customer preference, present the representative with at least one proposed question for presentation to the customer, or present the representative with at least one proposed method for representative-customer interaction. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127521 | USER INTERFACE FOR PRESENTING RELEVANT QUESTIONS TO REPRESENTATIVE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships with an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention presents an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. This allows the representative to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship with the customer when a customer communication is initiated. As such, the invention correlates all of the customer's relationships with a financial institution into one unified representation for a representative to review. The unified representation takes into consideration all of the customer's relationships as well as external factors on the communications and relationships. Thus providing a holistic customer service experience for a customer with accounts in arrears. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127560 | UNIFIED RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR PAYMENTS IN ARREARS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships with an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention presents an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. This allows the representative to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship with the customer when a customer communication is initiated. As such, the invention correlates all of the customer's relationships with a financial institution into one unified representation for a representative to review. The unified representation takes into consideration all of the customer's relationships as well as external factors on the communications and relationships. Thus providing a holistic customer service experience for a customer with accounts in arrears. | 05-07-2015 |
Bruce E. Dunne, Niles, MI US
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20090024387 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM NOISE CANCELLATION POWER SIGNAL CALCULATION TECHNIQUES - In order to enhance the quality of a communication signal derived from speech and noise, a filter divides the communication signal into a plurality of frequency band signals. A calculator generates a plurality of power band signals each having a power band value and corresponding to one of the frequency band signals. The power band values are based on estimating, over a time period, the power of one of the frequency band signals. The time period is different for different ones of the frequency band signals. The power band values are used to calculate weighting factors which are used to alter the frequency band signals that are combined to generate an improved communication signal. | 01-22-2009 |
20090129582 | Communication system tonal component maintenance techniques - An apparatus and method for suppressing noise is presented. The apparatus may utilize a filter bank of bandpass filters to split the input noisy speech-containing signal into separate frequency bands. To determine whether the input signal contains speech, DTMF tones or silence, a joint voice activity & DTMF activity detector (JVADAD) may be used. The overall average noise-to-signal ratio (NSR) of the input signal is estimated in the overall NSR estimator, which estimates the average noisy signal power in the input signal during speech activity and the average noise power during silence. Two indirect power measures are performed for each band, measuring a short-term power and a long-term power. The power estimation processes are adapted based on the signal activity indicated by the JVADAD. A NSR adapter adapts the NSR for each frequency band based on the long-term and short-term power measures, the overall NSR and the signal activity indicated by the JVADAD. The NSR adaptation may then be performed. The gain computer utilizes these NSR values to determine the gain factors for each frequency band. The gain multiplier may then perform the attenuation of each frequency band. Finally, the processed signals in the separate frequency bands are summed up in the combiner to produce the clean output signal. In another embodiment of the present invention, a method for suppressing noise is presented. An alternative embodiment of the present invention includes a method and apparatus for extending DTMF tones. Yet another embodiment of the present invention includes regenerating DTMF tones. | 05-21-2009 |
Bruce J. Dunne, Longmont, CO US
Cheryl Dunne, Vero Beach, FL US
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20100016159 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a to a method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular, large crabgrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a triazolinone herbicide such as sulfentrazone or carfentrazone-ethyl. The invention also relates to the use of this composition. | 01-21-2010 |
Cheryl Lynn Dunne, Vero Beach, FL US
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20100113272 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular large crabgrass and goosegrass, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and prodiamine. It also relates to the use of this composition. | 05-06-2010 |
20100210464 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular goosegrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and pendimethalin. It also relates to the use of this composition. | 08-19-2010 |
20100304969 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and oxadiazon. It also relates to the use of this composition. | 12-02-2010 |
20110053775 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular, large crabgrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a s-metolachlor. | 03-03-2011 |
20110263425 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular, large crabgrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and atrazine. | 10-27-2011 |
20110294666 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds using mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators. It also relates to mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators per se, and compositions comprising the same. | 12-01-2011 |
20120021908 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a pyridine herbicide such as dithiopyr, triclopyr, fluoroxypyr or thiazopyr. The invention also relates to methods of controlling the growth of weeds, and to the use of this composition. | 01-26-2012 |
20120088669 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular barnyard grass, giant foxtail, large crabgrass, fall | 04-12-2012 |
20120190546 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and oxadiazon. It also relates to the use of this composition. | 07-26-2012 |
20120329652 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a to a method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular, large crabgrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a triazolinone herbicide such as sulfentrazone or carfentrazone-ethyl. The invention also relates to the use of this composition. | 12-27-2012 |
20130274105 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising topramezone and a pyridine herbicide. The invention also relates to methods of controlling the growth of weeds, and to the use of this composition. | 10-17-2013 |
Cody G. Dunne, Lanham, MD US
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20120229466 | INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATION FOR EXPLORING MULTI-MODAL, MULTI-RELATIONAL, AND MULTIVARIATE GRAPH DATA - A graph exploration module is described which displays graph data (or any data set) using any one of an extensible collection of chart types. Some of the chart types may present aggregated results associated with the graph data. One chart type provides bars which represent aggregations of nodes in the graph data and a collection of links which represent relationships among the bars. The graph exploration module may present the chart in the context of an interactive exploration panel within an exploration canvas. A user can make various selections which prompt the graph exploration module to generate a new exploration panel, together with a link which connects to the new panel to the previous panel. This process can be repeated any number of times to produce one or more exploration paths which reveal a history of exploration actions made by the user(s). That history can be saved and later retrieved. | 09-13-2012 |
Daniel Patrick Dunne, Liberty Lake, WA US
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20110008986 | USB Receptacle and Plug Connecting Device - A USB connection device that is capable of holding a USB receptacle and a USB plug, where the USB receptacle and USB plug are capable of mating inside the USB connection device. In some embodiments, the USB connection device comprises a housing having an upper wall, a lower wall, two side walls, at least one open side, and a protruding lever. The upper wall and the bottom wall have interior surfaces with a plurality of ridges and a plurality of slanted ridge walls capable of compressing a plurality of spring arms on a USB receptacle. The upper and bottom walls also have a plurality of pockets that allow the spring arms to de-compress. The device is capable of moving from side-to-side when a force is applied to the protruding lever, and the device is capable of retaining the USB receptacle and a mated USB plug during the side-to-side movement. | 01-13-2011 |
David Joseph Dunne, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20080215278 | Method and system of calibrating sensing components in a circuit breaker system - A method and system to calibrate a motor circuit protection device is disclosed. An example method calibrates a signal chain of a circuit breaker. The signal chain includes a current transformer, a burden resistor, a stored energy circuit and a controller. The circuit breaker includes a memory coupled to the controller. A calibration instruction routine is written in a first location of the memory. A test current is injected in the circuit breaker signal chain. The test current peak of the test current in the circuit breaker signal chain is measured. Data indicative of the test current peak is stored in a second location of the memory. The test current peak data is read from the second location of the memory. The test current peak data is compared with nominal current data related to the signal chain remotely from the circuit breaker. A calibration factor is determined based on the comparison. | 09-04-2008 |
David Michael Dunne, Hillsdale, NJ US
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20090015440 | Computer keyboard mat - The invention is a flexible mat that can be placed on a floor or other large flat surface for the purpose of serving as a fully functional, oversized membrane computer keyboard with enlarged characters and keypad area. Each character depicted on the keyboard indicates a particular letter, numeral, function or symbol for input. Thereby, its user can enter information into a computer or electronic device through the keyboard by using alternative methods of input to traditional finger keystrokes. Rather, the user may utilize feet, knees, hands or other body parts and non-body parts instead of only fingers. | 01-15-2009 |
Debra Dunne, Compton, CA US
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20120317721 | CRIB LINER - A crib liner and method of lining an infant crib are provided that greatly reduce the risk of an infant injury resulting from an infant's arm or legs extending through the slats or rails or a crib. The crib liner is provided with a plurality of panels that can have a perforated section and a cushioned section. The plurality of panels may be separated into individual panels by a plurality of stabilizers. The crib liner may be attached to the crib by at least one fastener. The fastener may be located in any area that allows the crib liner to be removably secured attached to the crib. | 12-20-2012 |
20130333112 | CRIB LINER - A crib liner and method of lining an infant crib are provided that greatly reduce the risk of an infant injury resulting from an infant's arm or legs extending through the slats or rails or a crib. The crib liner is provided with a plurality of panels that can have a perforated section and a cushioned section. The plurality of panels may be separated into individual panels by a plurality of stabilizers. The crib liner may be attached to the crib by at least one fastener. The fastener may be located in any area that allows the crib liner to be removably secured attached to the crib. | 12-19-2013 |
Gabriel Dunne, San Francisco, CA US
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20150346975 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A display apparatus and a display method thereof are provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, a display method of a display apparatus includes: displaying a plurality of display items corresponding to a plurality of content items comprising a first display item displayed in a first region and remaining display items; displaying the first display item using a first display scheme and displaying the remaining display items using a second display scheme; and in response to sensing a user interaction for moving the display items, changing the display scheme of the first display item while moving the first display item in a direction corresponding to the user interaction, displaying the first display item using the second display scheme and changing the display scheme of second display items of the removing to the first region among the rest display items to the first display scheme. | 12-03-2015 |
Gregory Thomas Dunne, Rexford, NY US
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20100090227 | METHOD FOR THE FORMATION OF A GATE OXIDE ON A SIC SUBSTRATE AND SIC SUBSTRATES AND DEVICES PREPARED THEREBY - Methods are provided for improving inversion layer mobility and providing low defect density in a semiconductor device based upon a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate. More specifically, embodiments of the present method provide for the formation of a gate oxide on a silicon carbide substrate comprising oxidizing the substrate with a gaseous mixture comprising oxygen at a temperature of at least about 1300° C. Semiconductor devices, such as MOSFETS, based upon a substrate treated according to the present method are expected to have inversion layer mobilities of at least about 12 cm | 04-15-2010 |
James P. Dunne, Ballwin, MO US
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20090192729 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF DAMAGE LOCATION - A method for determining the health of a structural element. The method includes providing a plurality of transducer elements arranged and disposed to permit measurement of vibration generated by at least one of the transducer elements at one or more of the other transducers elements. Vibration is induced with at least one transducer element. Vibration is measured at least one other transducer element, where the measured vibration corresponding to a vibratory path. At least one damage index value is calculated for each vibratory path in response to the measured vibration. At least one damage image is generated in response to the damage index value. The damage image assigns damage index values to each vibratory path. A damage location is determined from the damage image. | 07-30-2009 |
20100011777 | MORPHING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A method of controlling mixing of a flow exiting a nozzle associated with a jet engine. The method may involve pivotally supporting a mixing structure forming a hinge device at a downstream edge of the nozzle. A shape memory alloy (SMA) element may be used to couple to the mixing structure. Heat may be generated by a flow exiting the nozzle to induce a phase change in the SMA element. The phase change may cause an axial length of the SMA element to constrict, to cause a pivoting movement of the mixing structure into a path of the flow exiting the nozzle. | 01-21-2010 |
20100133387 | SHAPE CHANGING AIRFOIL SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for an airfoil, a flexible skin, and a shape control system. The flexible skin forms a control surface of the airfoil. The shape control system is capable of changing a shape of the control surface formed by the flexible skin between a plurality of shapes, wherein a gap does not occur during a changing of the shape of the control surface. | 06-03-2010 |
20110035088 | System And Method For Detecting An Anomaly In A Hidden Layer Of A Multi-Layer Structure - Systems and methods are provided for detecting an anomaly in a hidden portion of a first layer of a multi-layer structure. A monitoring element is provided on at least one exposed end of a fastener that extends through the multi-layer structure, and another monitoring element on an exposed portion of the first layer. With at least one of the monitoring elements, an inspection signal is introduced into the multi-layer structure including the hidden portion of the first layer. The inspection signal is then sensed with at least another one of the monitoring elements following propagation of the inspection signal through at least a portion of the multi-layer structure including the hidden portion of the first layer. Finally, an anomaly may be detected in the hidden portion of the first layer based upon the inspection signal that has been sensed. | 02-10-2011 |
20120029877 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING - Methods and systems are provided for obtaining structural health data for evaluating a structural health of a component. A transducer detects a first signal representative of a signal transmitted through at least a portion of the component. An estimated signal for a remote transducer is determined based on at least the first signal and a transfer function. | 02-02-2012 |
20120151899 | MORPHING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A method of controlling mixing of a flow exiting a downstream end of a primary nozzle associated with a jet engine. The method may involve coupling a shape memory alloy (SMA) element to a mixing structure disposed at the downstream edge of the primary nozzle. An electrical signal may be applied to the SMA element to heat the SMA element and induce a phase change in the SMA element. The phase change may cause an axial length of the SMA element to constrict, to cause movement of the mixing structure into a path of the flow exiting the primary nozzle. | 06-21-2012 |
20150338306 | PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR DETECTING DAMAGE IN A STRUCTURE - Described herein is an apparatus for detecting damage in a structure that includes a plurality of first piezoelectric sensing elements arranged in a generally circular shape. The apparatus also includes an annular-shaped second piezoelectric sensing element positioned adjacent the plurality of first piezoelectric sensing elements. One of the plurality of first piezoelectric sensing elements or the annular-shaped second piezoelectric sensing element generates a wave through the structure and other of the plurality of first piezoelectric sensing elements or the annular-shaped second piezoelectric sensing element senses the wave after passing through the structure. | 11-26-2015 |
James Patrick Dunne, Ballwin, MO US
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20090083004 | VIRTUAL TIME REVERSAL ACOUSTICS FOR STRUCTURALHEALTH MONITORING - A method, apparatus, and computer program product for monitoring structures using virtual time reversal signal processing. In one embodiment, a signal having a frequency range is sent into a structure in a vehicle from a fixed transmitter to form an original transmitted signal. A response to the original transmitted signal is received at a fixed sensor associated with the structure to form a received response. The received response is reversed. The reversed response is processed using a transfer function to simulate propagation of the reversed response from the fixed sensor to the fixed transmitter to form a simulated time reversed response. The simulated time reversed response is a simulation of a response of the fixed transmitter to receiving the reversed response from the fixed sensor. The simulated time reversed response is analyzed to monitor for anomalies associated with the structure. | 03-26-2009 |
20090306907 | DECOMPOSITION MODE MATCHING CHANGE INDEX - A method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for identifying change indices for a structure. In one advantageous embodiment a method receives a response signal in response to a transmission of an interrogation signal into the structure. The response signal is decomposed into a first plurality of modes. The first plurality of modes is compared to a second plurality of modes for a comparison signal to form a comparison. A change index is assigned to the response signal using the comparison. | 12-10-2009 |
J. Bruce Dunne, Longmont, CO US
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20110118736 | Surgical Forceps Capable of Adjusting Sealing Pressure Based on Vessel Size - A surgical forceps includes a housing having one or more shafts attached thereto and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open position to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. The jaw members include at least one sensing component that determines an output of one or both of cross-sectional diameter and composition of tissue disposed between the jaw members. A processing component is configured to receive the output and determine a seal pressure for adequately sealing tissue disposed between the jaw members based upon the output. A regulating component regulates the movement of the jaw members between the first and second positions such that the determined seal pressure is applied to tissue disposed therebetween. | 05-19-2011 |
20110190653 | Surgical Forceps Capable of Adjusting Seal Plate Width Based on Vessel Size - A surgical forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members having opposed seal plates, each of the seal plates having a width. At least one of the jaw members is moveable from an open position to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. A sensing component is configured to determine an output relating to a diameter of tissue or a composition of tissue disposed between the opposed seal plates of the first and second jaw members. An expanding component is configured to expand the width of at least one of the opposed seal plates according to the determined output. | 08-04-2011 |
20140107648 | SURGICAL FORCEPS CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING SEAL PLATE WIDTH BASED ON VESSEL SIZE - A surgical forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members having opposed seal plates, each of the seal plates having a width. At least one of the jaw members is moveable from an open position to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. A sensing component is configured to determine an output relating to a diameter of tissue or a composition of tissue disposed between the opposed seal plates of the first and second jaw members. An expanding component is configured to expand the width of at least one of the opposed seal plates according to the determined output. | 04-17-2014 |
20150051598 | SURGICAL FORCEPS INCLUDING THERMAL SPREAD CONTROL - A surgical instrument includes one or more electrically-conductive plates adapted to connect to a source of energy for supplying energy to tissue to treat tissue, a temperature sensing element, and a thermal spread control assembly coupled to the temperature sensing element. The thermal spread control assembly is configured to determine a flow rate of heat energy across the temperature sensing element and to control the energy applied to the electrically-conductive plate and/or control active cooling of the temperature sensing element in accordance with the determined flow rate of heat energy. | 02-19-2015 |
20150282875 | SURGICAL FORCEPS CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING SEALING PRESSURE BASED ON VESSEL SIZE - A surgical forceps includes a housing having one or more shafts attached thereto and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open position to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. The jaw members include at least one sensing component that determines an output of one or both of cross-sectional diameter and composition of tissue disposed between the jaw members. A processing component is configured to receive the output and determine a seal pressure for adequately sealing tissue disposed between the jaw members based upon the output. A regulating component regulates the movement of the jaw members between the first and second positions such that the determined seal pressure is applied to tissue disposed therebetween. | 10-08-2015 |
Jeremy G. Dunne, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20080270060 | Magnetic sensor and accelerometer calibration techniques - The invention relates, in general, to the field of magnetic sensors and accelerometers and the utilization of the same as magnetometers, magnetic compasses, range finders, navigational systems and other applications. More particularly, the invention relates to effective, simplified and highly accurate techniques for calibration of magnetic sensors and accelerometers. | 10-30-2008 |
20100103004 | CORRELATED NOISE AND SPURIOUS SIGNAL REDUCTION - Error introduced by analog to digital conversion of a set of laser pulses can be reduced by shifting the clock reference time associated with the firing of the laser pulse. A timing offset module shifts the timing reference of each laser pulse. Digital codes generated by the ADC from the received signals are realigned and summed eliminating systematic error introduced by clock driven operations of the ADC. A comparison of the total ADC output of detected laser pulses over a select number of clock intervals enables a return signal to be distinguishable over the systematic error. | 04-29-2010 |
20110279808 | FOLDED PATH LASER RANGEFINDER ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNIQUE INCORPORATING A SINGLE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR MOUNTING OF BOTH LASER EMITTING AND DETECTING ELEMENTS - A handheld, folded-path, laser rangefinder architecture and technique incorporating a single circuit board for mounting of both the laser emitting and detecting elements is disclosed. The architecture disclosed provides an efficient and low cost design for a laser rangefinder, and by eliminating the conventional provision of separate circuit boards for the laser transmitting and receiving elements, reduces the overall size of the unit and its cost of manufacture by concomitantly eliminating unnecessary interconnecting cables and the like. | 11-17-2011 |
Jeremy G. Dunne, Parker, CO US
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20130229644 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WITH A LASER RANGEFINDING AND SPEED MEASUREMENT DEVICE UTILIZING A SHAPED DIVERGENT LASER BEAM PATTERN - A system and method for monitoring vehicular traffic with a laser rangefinding and speed measurement device utilizing a shaped divergent laser beam pattern. In accordance with the present invention, a traffic monitoring device is disclosed which comprises a light emitting diode having a die element producing an asymmetric beam pattern, an aperture for at least partially precluding some portion of the beam pattern in a first direction while allowing the beam pattern in a second orthogonal direction to pass therethrough and a lens associated with the aperture for causing the laser beam exiting the aperture to diverge providing a cone-like beam of laser energy. | 09-05-2013 |
20140071424 | COMPACT FOLDED SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND IMAGE VIEWING PATHWAY DESIGN AND VISUAL DISPLAY TECHNIQUE FOR LASER RANGEFINDING INSTRUMENTS - A compact folded signal transmission and image viewing pathway design and visual display technique for laser rangefinding instruments incorporates a beam splitting cube in the eyepiece optical space and advantageously provides an objective image focal length substantially twice that of the physical length of the instrument optical components. Through the use of some of the same optical elements in both the image viewing pathway as well as the laser transmission pathway, a relatively long transmission focal length is provided which saves in both physical instrument space and component cost while also allowing for the use of reasonably sized photodiodes with improved power output over that of previous designs. | 03-13-2014 |
20140071425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPERIMPOSING A VIRTUAL AIMING MECHANISM WITH A PROJECTED SYSTEM BEAM IN A COMPACT LASER-BASED RANGEFINDING INSTRUMENT - A system and method for superimposing a virtual aiming mechanism with a projected system beam in a compact laser-based rangefinding instrument such as a laser-based tape measure which employs a laser rangefinding system beam and visible light beam to enable a user to merely pick up the instrument and, if the visible beam can be seen, merely aim the device without sighting by placing the resultant visible light dot on the target itself. Alternatively, if the beam cannot be seen, the user can sight through the instrument viewing aperture and see a virtual visible dot and superimpose it upon his view of the target. | 03-13-2014 |
20140071426 | SELF-ALIGNED AIMING SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUE FOR A LASER RANGEFINDER INCORPORATING A RETROREFLECTOR - A self-aligned aiming system and technique for a laser rangefinder incorporating a retroreflector. In operation, a virtual dot perceived in the laser rangefinder viewing window is inherently aligned with a visible beam projected on the target and has zero parallax by design. Even if there is a slight offset in the visual pathway of the laser rangefinder, when the virtual dot in the viewing window is placed on a specific point on the target, the visual beam is located at that same specific point. | 03-13-2014 |
20140071432 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RANGEFINDING INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING PULSE AND CONTINUOUS WAVE SIGNAL GENERATING AND PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR INCREASED DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ACCURACY - A system and method for a rangefinding instrument incorporating pulse and continuous wave signal generating and processing techniques for increased distance measurement accuracy. The use of the former technique effectively solves the ambiguity issues inherent in the latter while allowing for relatively simple circuit implementations. Thus, a potentially more accurate phase-based distance measurement technique can be utilized which is also completely independent of the maximum range to the target. | 03-13-2014 |
20150276921 | NON-SATURATING RECEIVER DESIGN AND CLAMPING STRUCTURE FOR HIGH POWER LASER BASED RANGEFINDING INSTRUMENTS - A non-saturating receiver design and clamping structure for high power laser rangefinders of especial utility with respect to pumped, monoblock lasers. The receiver comprises a photodiode and a transimpedance amplifier having at least first and second stages. The first stage comprises a field effect transistor and the second stage comprises a non-saturating, non-inverting amplification stage including a differential pair of bipolar transistors having a feedback path coupling the second stage to the input of the first stage. A clamping structure for the receiver comprises a resistor coupling a cathode of the photodiode to a first voltage input and a clamping diode also coupling the cathode to a second lower voltage input. A capacitor having a capacitance C | 10-01-2015 |
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20160033627 | NON-SATURATING RECEIVER DESIGN AND CLAMPING STRUCTURE FOR HIGH POWER LASER BASED RANGEFINDING INSTRUMENTS - A non-saturating receiver design and clamping structure for high power laser rangefinders of especial utility with respect to pumped, monoblock lasers. The receiver comprises a photodiode and a transimpedance amplifier having at least first and second stages. The first stage comprises a field effect transistor and the second stage comprises a non-saturating, non-inverting amplification stage including a differential pair of bipolar transistors having a feedback path coupling the second stage to the input of the first stage. A clamping structure for the receiver comprises a resistor coupling a cathode of the photodiode to a first voltage input and a clamping diode also coupling the cathode to a second lower voltage input. A capacitor having a capacitance C | 02-04-2016 |
John Dunne, Livermore, CA US
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20090287356 | High throughput flow cytometer operation with data quality assessment and control - The invention provides a flow system and method for reliable multiparameter data acquisition and particle sorting. In accordance with the invention, a flow system assesses changes in the pattern of data collected in successive time intervals and actuates one or more corrective actions whenever the changes exceed predetermined limits. The present invention overcomes problems associated with collecting data and sorting and enumerating particles in flow cytometry systems that operate for prolonged periods or that must accommodate samples that vary widely in quality. | 11-19-2009 |
20140193381 | Fluid Exchange Methods and Devices - Methods and devices for exchanging therapeutic agents, such as cells, from one liquid medium to another liquid medium are provided. Aspects of embodiments of the methods include transferring a therapeutic agent from a first medium, such as a freezing, storage or shipping buffer, into a second medium, such as a sterile physiologically compatible buffer. In certain aspects, the transfer of the therapeutic agent from a first medium to a second medium involves the use of acoustic-focusing, or acoustophoresis. Embodiments of the subject methods may facilitate the transfer of a therapeutic agent from a storage medium to an infusion medium, and in certain embodiments include administering the therapeutic agent contained in the infusion medium to the subject. Also provided by the present disclosure are devices for practicing the subject methods. | 07-10-2014 |
John C. Dunne, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20090033045 | PAYLOAD MODULE FOR MOBILITY ASSIST - A ground vehicle and a method for articulating a payload module for mobility assist are disclosed. The ground vehicle comprises a chassis; and a payload module capable of articulating relative to the chassis to assist the mobility of the ground vehicle. The method comprises articulating a payload module relative to a chassis. | 02-05-2009 |
John Francis Dunne, Livermore, CA US
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20150226657 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM WITH VISCOELASTIC FLUID - A system and a method are described for separating particles suspended in a fluid stream according to their weight, size or density, based on their viscoelastic interaction with a suspending fluid. The system may include a particle manipulation stage for manipulating the particles in the sample fluid, an input channel for inputting a sample fluid containing target particles and non-target material, a viscoelastic region that separates particles according to their viscoelastic behavior in the sample fluid upstream of the particle manipulation stage and at least one pickoff channel that removes a subset of the separated particles. | 08-13-2015 |
Jonathan Dunne US
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20130279325 | QUALITY OF SERVICE PREDICTION AND CALL FAILOVER - A method, computer program product, and system for a quality-of-service history database is described. One or more characteristics of an electronic call are monitored. A current quality-of-service score is determined, based upon, at least in part, the one or more characteristics. A predicted quality-of-service score is determined based upon, at least in part, one or more of the current quality-of-service score and the one or more characteristics, wherein the predicted quality-of-service score is associated with one or more future times. A failover connection associated with the electronic call is provided. A current connection associated with the electronic call is replaced with the failover connection based upon, at least in part, one or more of the predicted quality-of-service score and a threshold quality-of-service score. | 10-24-2013 |
Josephine Dunne, Plantation, FL US
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20120164221 | COMBINATIONS OF HMG-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS AND NICOTINIC ACID COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HYPERLIPIDEMIA ONCE A DAY AT NIGHT - The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical combinations for oral administration comprising nicotinic acid or a nicotinic acid compound or mixtures thereof in an extended release form and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, which are useful for altering lipid levels in subjects suffering from, for example, hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis, without causing drug-induced hepatotoxicity, myopathy, or rhabdomyolysis. | 06-28-2012 |
Jude Dunne, Fremont, CA US
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20140130885 | EXTRACTION OF RESTRAINED LIQUID FROM WELLS - The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for extracting restrained liquid (e.g., surface tension-restrained liquid) from open wells in a chip, where the restrained liquid does not flow out of the wells due to gravity when the wells are held upside down. For example, the present invention provides extraction fixtures that may be attached to, and/or held adjacent to, a chip such that any restrained liquid that is forced out of the open wells is collected by, or flows through, the extraction fixtures. Also for example, the present invention provides assemblies composed of a extraction fixture attached to, and/or held adjacent to, a chip, and methods of subjecting such assemblies to a force such that at least a portion of the restrained liquid in the open wells is forced out and collected by, or flows through, the extraction fixture. | 05-15-2014 |
20150360226 | SINGLE CELL CAPTURE WITH POLYMER CAPTURE FILMS - The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for capturing single cells with a polymer capture film. In certain embodiments, the polymer capture films comprise a plurality of individual channels with top and bottom openings, where the channels are dimensioned such that a single cell is: i) is captured inside the channel, partially or substantially occluding the channel, when negative pressure is provided to the bottom opening; or ii) is captured by the top opening, but does not enter the channel, when negative pressure is provided to the bottom opening. In some embodiments, the channels of the polymer capture film align with the wells of a multi-well chip such that the cell, or the contents of the single cell, may be transferred to a corresponding well. | 12-17-2015 |
20160033378 | SINGLE CELL CAPTURE WITH POLYMER CAPTURE FILMS - The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for capturing single cells with a polymer capture film. In certain embodiments, the polymer capture films comprise a plurality of individual channels with top and bottom openings, where the channels are dimensioned such that a single cell is: i) is captured inside the channel, partially or substantially occluding the channel, when negative pressure is provided to the bottom opening; or ii) is captured by the top opening, but does not enter the channel, when negative pressure is provided to the bottom opening. In some embodiments, the channels of the polymer capture film align with the wells of a multi-well chip such that the cell, or the contents of the single cell, may be transferred to a corresponding well. | 02-04-2016 |
Jude A. Dunne, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090118139 | Microfluidic method and system for enzyme inhibition activity screening - Methods for screening a compound for enzyme inhibition activity include providing at least one sample mixture to a microfluidic device, applying vacuum pressure to the sample mixture, flowing the sample mixture along a microchannel of the microfluidic device, separating at least two components of the sample mixture based upon a net charge difference between the product and at least one other material to produce separated material, detecting at least one of the separated materials, and determining enzyme inhibition activity based on the detection of the separated material. Kits for screening a compound for enzyme inhibition activity include a first multiwell plate having a specific plurality of enzymes disposed within a first plurality of wells and a second multiwell plate having a plurality of enzyme substrates disposed with a second plurality of wells, a phosphate source and a cofactor disposed within each well of the second plate. | 05-07-2009 |
20150211045 | MICROFLUIDIC METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENZYME INHIBITION ACTIVITY SCREENING - Methods for screening a compound for enzyme inhibition activity include providing at least one sample mixture to a microfluidic device, applying vacuum pressure to the sample mixture, flowing the sample mixture along a microchannel of the microfluidic device, separating at least two components of the sample mixture based upon a net charge difference between the product and at least one other material to produce separated material, detecting at least one of the separated materials, and determining enzyme inhibition activity based on the detection of the separated material. Kits for screening a compound for enzyme inhibition activity include a first multiwell plate having a specific plurality of enzymes disposed within a first plurality of wells and a second multiwell plate having a plurality of enzyme substrates disposed with a second plurality of wells, a phosphate source and a cofactor disposed within each well of the second plate. | 07-30-2015 |
Katherine Mary Dunne, Hillsdale, NJ US
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20090015440 | Computer keyboard mat - The invention is a flexible mat that can be placed on a floor or other large flat surface for the purpose of serving as a fully functional, oversized membrane computer keyboard with enlarged characters and keypad area. Each character depicted on the keyboard indicates a particular letter, numeral, function or symbol for input. Thereby, its user can enter information into a computer or electronic device through the keyboard by using alternative methods of input to traditional finger keystrokes. Rather, the user may utilize feet, knees, hands or other body parts and non-body parts instead of only fingers. | 01-15-2009 |
Kenneth D. Dunne, Shoreview, MN US
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20090051583 | RADAR DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Radar display methods and systems include a display processing apparatus that includes a central processing unit and a programmable graphics processing unit. A rendering function program executable by the programmable graphics processing unit under control of the central processing unit generates a plurality of sequential display image frames for use in displaying at least a radar image on a display (e.g., by applying a decaying function to an accumulated radar history image frame and updating the accumulated radar history image frame). | 02-26-2009 |
Kevin Francis Dunne, North Brunswick, NJ US
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20110059734 | OVER-THE-AIR SERVICE TERMINATION FOR A TELEMATICS DEVICE - The disclosed technology automatically terminates wireless service that a mobile communication network provided to a telematics unit, e.g. when the customer is no longer active for telematics service. The disclosed deactivation allows the network service provider to reuse any resources, such as mobile numbers, that were previously assigned to the particular telematics unit. In a disclosed example, a SMS deactivation message causes the telematics unit to delete its mobile provisioning data, such as its MDN and/or its MIN, and replace that data with a dummy number. The deactivation procedure may also provide a replacement destination number for emergency calls, typically a cleared number, such as 911. For example, the deactivated telematics unit would be able to call a PSAP, and the PSAP would recognize that the unit is inactive for wireless service (and cannot be called-back) from the dummy number used to identify the unit. | 03-10-2011 |
Lucy E. Dunne, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140238151 | STITCHED STRETCH SENSOR - A stitched sensor including a plurality of threads stitched to a textile in a stitch geometry is described. The plurality of threads includes a conductive thread, and the stitch geometry is configured such that an electrical property of the stitched sensor changes based on at least one of stretching, relaxation, or bending of the textile. Methods for forming a stitched sensor are also described. | 08-28-2014 |
Maureen Dunne, San Francisco, CA US
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20130078598 | FAMILY AND CHILD ACCOUNT SOCIAL NETWORKING - A system and method for a social network within a social network which allows for the creation of a child network fully embedded within a parent/family network and the ability to ‘clone’ the child network so that parents can safely monitor their children while enjoying the adult features of the system or Internet. Also disclosed is an innovative method for combining story branching technology with user generated content to create a game-based social networking platform together with a story personalization method that enables characters to alter story structure by making choices at key decision points and to customize their gaming experience to their unique social network. Backend databases allow for the personalization and segmentation of data that remembers user choices, responses and experience to establish advanced recommendation systems unique to the goals of the individuals and their social network. | 03-28-2013 |
Maurice Dunne, Wellesley, MA US
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20150216512 | ULTRASONIC DATA COLLECTION - Embodiments include systems and or methods directed to ultrasound calibration, real-time C-mode approaches, calibration using a plate target, a ball-and-socket scan mechanism, a spherical spiral path scan mechanism, and a wireless disposable laryngoscope. | 08-06-2015 |
Michael R. Dunne, Lyndhurst, NJ US
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20110294634 | HUMERUS-STABILIZED SHOULDER STRETCH DEVICE - A humerus-stabilized shoulder stretching device including a first rod, gripping handle coupled to the first rod, force handle, and stationary arm having a first portion and a second portion oriented relative to each other by an angle. The first portion of the stationary arm is coupled to the gripping handle by the first rod and the force handle is coupled to stationary arm via the second portion. An elbow cradle having a base coupled to the stationary arm is configured to accommodate a user's arm such that when the user's elbow is within the elbow cradle and the user grips the gripping handle with the hand of that arm, the user's forearm will be releasably constrained between the gripping handle and the elbow cradle and the distance between the base and the gripping handle will be maintained by the first rod at a length approximately equal to the user's forearm. | 12-01-2011 |
Nancy Dunne, Sleepy Hollow, NY US
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20120142084 | GRAPHICAL INTERFACE FOR ANALYTE METER - Diagnostic systems include a meter that is configured to receive a test sensor during a testing procedure. The diagnostic systems also include a computing device coupled to the meter. The test sensor receives a fluid sample during the testing procedure. The meter includes a measurement system that determines a measurement of a concentration of an analyte in the fluid sample. The computing device receives and processes the measurement from the meter. The computing device has enhanced processing and presentation capabilities that provide visual and/or audio instructions on how to operate the diagnostic system, especially when an error or exceptional condition arises. | 06-07-2012 |
Nancy A. Dunne, Ridgewood, NJ US
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20090099872 | System and method for integrating datawith guidelines to generate displays containing the guidelines and data - A system and method for automatically integrating data with guidelines to generate displays containing the guidelines and data. The automated system and method can integrate patient data with treatment guidelines to assist a healthcare provider, such as a physician or the like, in providing treatment to the patient. The system and method employ a data storage component, adapted to store guideline data representing guidelines for assessing a condition of an entity, guidelines for taking action on the entity, or both, and to store feature data representing at least one feature of the entity. The system and method further employ an output device, adapted to output at least one diagram representing the guideline data, with the diagram including at least one component representing a relationship of at least a portion of the feature data to at least a portion of the guideline data. The guideline and feature data could pertain to a medical condition, such as diabetes, and the output device could output the diagram as a display or a printed diagram. | 04-16-2009 |
Pamela J. Dunne, Algonquin, IL US
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20110290111 | TREATMENT OF NATURAL GAS FEEDS - The present invention provides a process for treating a natural gas stream comprising sending a natural gas stream to at least one membrane unit to produce a permeate stream containing a higher concentration of carbon dioxide and a retentate stream containing a lower concentration of carbon dioxide. Then the retentate stream is sent to an adsorbent bed to remove carbon dioxide and other impurities to produce a natural gas product stream. The regeneration gas stream is sent through the molecular sieve adsorbent bed to desorb the carbon dioxide. In one process flow scheme, the regeneration stream is combined with the permeate stream from the membrane unit. Then the combined stream is sent to an absorbent column to remove carbon dioxide from the permeate stream to produce a second natural gas product stream. In the alternative flow scheme, a second membrane unit is used to improve efficiency. | 12-01-2011 |
20110319673 | ZEOLITE CONTAINING WASH COATS FOR ADSORBER HEAT EXCHANGERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORBERS - The present invention provides a process for applying a coating on a heat exchanger or a temperature controlled adsorber surface. This coating comprises a zeolite, an organic solvent, an organic siloxane resin that constitutes a binder and a plasticizing agent. | 12-29-2011 |
Patrick Dunne, Palos Heights, IL US
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20110021329 | Body attached sports training device - A body attached sports training device for improving forward/twisting motion and consisting of a belt with a series of attaching rings disposed to guide and receive resilient bands that are secured at another ring located to provide an attaching point on the belt. The other end of the belt is connected to rings that hold yet allow movement there through as the bands are extended and tensioned. The band arrangement resists forward motion while wrapping around the belt/wearer and resists twisting motion. The belt securely grips the user's body with a gripping system that intensifies and concentrates belt holding forces around the user's waist to keep the belt in place during use without the need for leg straps or the like. | 01-27-2011 |
Patrick Dunne, Fullerton, CA US
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20100031960 | Self-Automated Titration System and Method - A method of titration using a combination continuous flow and pulse flow portable oxygen concentration system (system) with a patient includes: a) providing the system in a continuous flow mode and titrating the patient to a predetermined blood oxygen saturation using the system at one or more predetermined conditions in the continuous flow mode; b) providing the system in a pulse flow mode and titrating the patient to the same predetermined blood oxygen saturation as step a using the system at the same one or more predetermined conditions as in step a in the pulse flow mode; c) determining an Individualized Pulse Dose Equivalent (IPDE) correlation based on data obtained from steps a and b; d) providing the system with the IPDE correlation; and e) using the IPDE correlation to operate the concentrator in a more efficient manner. | 02-11-2010 |
20100313898 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SLEEP RELATED DISORDERS - This disclosure relates generally to a method and an apparatus for delivering a gas to a subject in need thereof, for instance, for the treatment of an unhealthy condition, such as sleep apnea. The method may include sensing the onset of a subject's inhalation and delivering a gas, such as a pulse of gas, in response to the subject's inhalation. For instance, the method may include providing the subject with a gas delivery device configured for delivering a quantity of gas to the subject, such as in response to the subject's need, and instructing the subject to use the device. The device may include a mechanism for generating and delivering the quantity of gas to the subject, as well as a sensor for sensing the subject's need for the gas. A controller for controlling the delivery of the gas to the subject in response to the subject's sensed need for the gas may also be included. The device may further include a cannula to facilitate delivery of the gas to the subject. | 12-16-2010 |
Patrick C. Dunne, Maynard, MI US
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20100310786 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL FABRICATION - Systems and methods disclosed herein employ various modes of material deposition and material removal to build a complex, three-dimensional structure upon a rotating base. The systems and methods may be usefully employed to fabricate geometrically and aesthetically accurate dental articles from digital models. | 12-09-2010 |
Patrick C. Dunne, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120308954 | DENTAL MODELS USING STEREOLITHOGRAPHY - A Geller dental arch model includes openings to receive dies. An improvement to the Geller model uses slotted dies, along with complementary support members within the openings of the arch model, to provide proper x, y, and z orientation for the die within the dental model. By avoiding large planar surfaces within the die, this approach can achieve improved fabrication accuracy and better fit for dies and/or arches fabricated with computerized fabrication systems, particularly on surfaces where critical z-axis alignment of a die occurs. | 12-06-2012 |
Patrick C. Dunne, Lafayette, CA US
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20150320956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING CUSTOM MEDICAL IMPLANT DEVICES - A method for creating tubular inserts is useful for creating custom fitted inserts that correspond to the anatomy of a patient and solve the problem of pressure points, wear of the implant, damage to surrounding tissue, and denting. Surface measurements of the affected portion of a patient's internal cavity are obtained. Those measurements are used to design a core. The core is 3D printed with a soluble material. The core is wrapped with a thin filament or film such that the contours from the core develop on the outer surface of the covering. The covering is hardened and the core is dissolved away, leaving a custom-made implant device that can be deposited in the patient's cavity. | 11-12-2015 |
Patrick Colm Dunne, Maynard, MA US
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20100151410 | LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF ACCURACY IN FABRICATED MODELS - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a combination of digital three-dimensional modeling and rapid fabrication technologies to provide pre-indexed, pre-registered, and/or precut components for articulated dental models. Dental articulators and components of dental models as described herein use a positioning key to encode positional information for components of the dental model, and/or a reference grid on mounting surfaces to enforce local accuracy of fabricated parts against a fixed reference array. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152871 | LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF ACCURACY IN FABRICATED MODELS - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a combination of digital three-dimensional modeling and rapid fabrication technologies to provide pre-indexed, pre-registered, and/or precut components for articulated dental models. Dental articulators and components of dental models as described herein use a positioning key to encode positional information for components of the dental model, and/or a reference grid on mounting surfaces to enforce local accuracy of fabricated parts against a fixed reference array. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152872 | LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF ACCURACY IN FABRICATED MODELS - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a combination of digital three-dimensional modeling and rapid fabrication technologies to provide pre-indexed, pre-registered, and/or precut components for articulated dental models. Dental articulators and components of dental models as described herein use a positioning key to encode positional information for components of the dental model, and/or a reference grid on mounting surfaces to enforce local accuracy of fabricated parts against a fixed reference array. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152873 | LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF ACCURACY IN FABRICATED MODELS - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a combination of digital three-dimensional modeling and rapid fabrication technologies to provide pre-indexed, pre-registered, and/or precut components for articulated dental models. Dental articulators and components of dental models as described herein use a positioning key to encode positional information for components of the dental model, and/or a reference grid on mounting surfaces to enforce local accuracy of fabricated parts against a fixed reference array. | 06-17-2010 |
Philip J. Dunne, Thomaston, CT US
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20120060370 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT - A method for repairing a defect in a component having a first major surface and a second major surface, a thickness defined between the major surfaces, and an edge adjoining both the major surfaces is characterized by forming a slot cut entirely through the thickness of the component between the first and second major surfaces, the slot extending inward from the edge of the component towards an interior of the component to a depth from the edge sufficient to remove at least a substantial part of the defect, the slot defining an open end at the edge of the component, a closed end within the component, a width, a radius formed by the closed end, and opposing chamfered edges at the open end. | 03-15-2012 |
Phillip Wayne Dunne, Auburn, CA US
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20120185386 | AUTHENTICATION TOOL - An electronic funds transfer authentication system and method facilitates the verification and authentication of a user and if authenticated allows the user to perform an action in an online system, such as an electronic funds transfer. The user-entered data is validated, and then the action (e.g., electronic funds transfer) is validated using credit/debit card information. Using a unique combination of security measures and procedures, the risk associated with various types of action and fund transfers is reduced, thereby enabling a financial institution to protect its customers' accounts with a greater degree of certainty. | 07-19-2012 |
Rajiv Dunne, San Diego, CA US
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20160035655 | Semiconductor Package Having Etched Foil Capacitor Integrated Into Leadframe - A packaged semiconductor device including a leadframe and a plurality of angularly shaped capacitors. The leadframe includes structures with surfaces and sidewalls. The angularly shaped capacitors are attached to surface portions of the leadframe structures. The angularly shaped capacitors have sidewalls coplanar with structure sidewalls. The angularly shaped capacitors includes a conductive material attached to the structure surface. The conductive material having pores covered by oxide and filled with conductive polymer. The angularly shaped capacitors topped by electrodes are made of a second metal. | 02-04-2016 |
Richard B. Dunne, Jamestown, RI US
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20100132248 | Device for trapping flying insects - A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion. | 06-03-2010 |
20120066952 | SYSTEM FOR TRAPPING FLYING INSECTS WITH ATTRACTANT LURES - The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time. | 03-22-2012 |
20130025183 | System for trapping flying insects with attractant lures - The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time. | 01-31-2013 |
Richard C. Dunne, Honolulu, HI US
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20090327156 | Method for analyzing investments using overlapping periods - A process for the analysis and selection of financial investments based on a comparative analysis of performance and diversification. Large data sets can be manipulated in a manner that is simple to understand and convenient to use. Historical performance data for investments can be analyzed in respect of every possible investment period using any pre-existing or personally defined quantitative measurement algorithm. The user can apply his or her personal weightings to the various performance measurements based on a combination of attribute and time period to construct a customized scoring process, based on which a comparative ranking of the investments can be created. Further, a complete universe of investments can be segmented into peer groups based on one of a number of similarity/dissimilarity criteria from which the user may choose. | 12-31-2009 |
20090327157 | Method for analyzing investments using overlapping periods - A process for the analysis and selection of financial investments based on a comparative analysis of performance and diversification. Large data sets can be manipulated in a manner that is simple to understand and convenient to use. Historical performance data for investments can be analyzed in respect of every possible investment period using any pre-existing or personally defined quantitative measurement algorithm. The user can apply his or her personal weightings to the various performance measurements based on a combination of attribute and time period to construct a customized scoring process, based on which a comparative ranking of the investments can be created. Further, a complete universe of investments can be segmented into peer groups based on one of a number of similarity/dissimilarity criteria from which the user may choose. | 12-31-2009 |
Robert Dunne, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20140078863 | ASSAYING GOLD WITH A MICROWAVE PULSE - A system for assaying gold in a rock formation includes a transmitter and an acoustic sensor. The transmitter is configured to transmit a microwave pulse into the rock formation. The acoustic sensor is coupled to the rock formation and is configured to detect an acoustic wave emitted from the rock formation in response to receipt by the rock formation of the microwave pulse. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert W. Dunne, North Kingsville, OH US
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20080277906 | Laundry cart adapted for multiple configurations - A laundry cart adapted for multiple configurations includes a body defining an end opening at a top of the body and a notch opening in a front wall. The body is adapted for alternative receipt of a lid covering the end opening or a removable extension vertically extending a cart interior. The depicted body includes a peripheral ledge and a raised lip at the top. The front wall includes a ledge and recessed surface for receiving a door covering the notch opening. The lid and door may engage each other to hold the door in a closed position. The cart may include attachment mechanisms for releasably attaching the removable extension to the body and door latches for holding the door in a closed position. The cart may include a hanger bar for suspending laundry in the interior. | 11-13-2008 |
Stephen R. Dunne, Algonquin, IL US
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20100132254 | COMBINED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORPTION AND HEAT PUMP PROCESS FOR FUEL ETHANOL DEHYDRATION - Systems and processes for dehydration of a process stream in the production of motor fuel grade ethanol (MFGE) can include temperature controlled adsorption of water in the process stream, and heat pumping of the associated heat of adsorption. The process can include providing a process stream ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100132548 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORPTION FOR DEHYDRATION OF WATER RICH STREAMS - A process for dehydration of a water rich stream, the process comprising providing a process stream to a first temperature controlled adsorber that is undergoing adsorption, where the first temperature controlled adsorber has one or more adsorption flow passages containing an adsorptive material coating and one or more heat transfer flow passages and producing a dehydrated effluent stream. The process stream is passed through the one or more adsorption flow passages, where water is adsorbed by the adsorptive material coating, and a heat of adsorption is generated. The heat of adsorption is removed by passing a cooling fluid through the one or more heat transfer flow passages. The process stream can be a process stream for producing motor fuel grade ethanol. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137657 | COMBINED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WATER ADSORPTION AND TWO STAGE HEAT PUMP PROCESS FOR FUEL ETHANOL DEHYDRATION - Systems and processes for dehydration of a process stream in the production of motor fuel grade ethanol (MFGE) can include temperature controlled adsorption of water in the process stream, and heat pumping to transfer heat from the process stream to a heat sink using one or more stages of heat pumping. One stage of heat pumping can be achieved during the regeneration process of a temperature controlled adsorber by desorbing the adsorbed water at a thermal condition enabling useful heat recovery. Another stage of heat pumping can be achieved during the adsorption process of a temperature controlled adsorber by transferring the heat of water adsorption to a heat sink. The heat sink with respect to each stage of heat pumping can be a solids separation unit, such as a beer column. | 06-03-2010 |
20100150812 | INDIRECTLY HEATED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORBER FOR SORBATE RECOVERY - Systems and processes are provided that relate to the recovery of sorbates in processes utilizing temperature controlled adsorption. Sorbate recovery can include providing a temperature controlled adsorber that is undergoing a regeneration cycle after undergoing an adsorption cycle. The temperature controlled adsorber can have one or more adsorption flow passages and one or more heat transfer flow passages. The one or more adsorption flow passages can contain an adsorptive material coating with a sorbate adsorbed thereto. A heating fluid can be provided to the one or more heat transfer flow passages of the temperature controlled adsorber. A regeneration stream can be provided to the one or more adsorption flow passages of the temperature controlled adsorber. The adsorptive material coating can be regenerated by removing the sorbate from the temperature controlled adsorber to produce a regeneration effluent stream. | 06-17-2010 |
20100224565 | MULTIPLE BED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORPTION - The systems and processes disclosed herein relate generally to multi bed temperature controlled adsorption for use in the recovery of sorbates that are removed from process streams by adsorption. Multi bed temperature controlled adsorber systems can include three or more temperature controlled adosrbers that operate in parallel. Each temperature controlled adsorber through a series of steps including an adsorption step, a first bed to bed interchange, a regeneration step, and a second bed to bed interchange. | 09-09-2010 |
20110290111 | TREATMENT OF NATURAL GAS FEEDS - The present invention provides a process for treating a natural gas stream comprising sending a natural gas stream to at least one membrane unit to produce a permeate stream containing a higher concentration of carbon dioxide and a retentate stream containing a lower concentration of carbon dioxide. Then the retentate stream is sent to an adsorbent bed to remove carbon dioxide and other impurities to produce a natural gas product stream. The regeneration gas stream is sent through the molecular sieve adsorbent bed to desorb the carbon dioxide. In one process flow scheme, the regeneration stream is combined with the permeate stream from the membrane unit. Then the combined stream is sent to an absorbent column to remove carbon dioxide from the permeate stream to produce a second natural gas product stream. In the alternative flow scheme, a second membrane unit is used to improve efficiency. | 12-01-2011 |
20110319673 | ZEOLITE CONTAINING WASH COATS FOR ADSORBER HEAT EXCHANGERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ADSORBERS - The present invention provides a process for applying a coating on a heat exchanger or a temperature controlled adsorber surface. This coating comprises a zeolite, an organic solvent, an organic siloxane resin that constitutes a binder and a plasticizing agent. | 12-29-2011 |
Timothy Dunne, Falls Church, VA US
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20090275289 | Method and system for determining radio spectrum availability and quality - A method is provided for analyzing radio spectrum solutions of a wireless communication service. The method may include obtaining address information of two end points of a wireless communication path of the wireless communication service and performing a check on the address information based on a database system configured to store valid address information and associated geographical information. The method may also include obtaining location related information including a distance between the two end points and determining rain zone information based on the address information and associated geographical information, retrieving radio equipment information on a plurality of radio equipment, and determining a plurality of available wireless communication solutions based on the location related information and the radio equipment information. Each solution may include at least one of a radio spectrum availability and a throughput. Further, the method may include presenting the plurality of wireless communication solutions. | 11-05-2009 |