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Alexander C. Christy, Carmel, IN US
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20100237363 | Apparatus for Dissipating Thermal Energy Generated by Current Flow in Semiconductor Circuits - A thermal energy dissipating arrangement includes a semiconductor device and a thermally conductive medium. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor circuit defining a semiconductor junction and encapsulating material in physical contact with and surrounding the semiconductor circuit. The thermally conductive medium defines an opening sized to receive the semiconductor device such that the thermally conductive medium defining the opening is in physical, thermally conductive contact with an exterior surface of the encapsulating material about the semiconductor device with the thermally conductive medium defining the opening intersecting an angle of less than or equal to a predefined angle relative to a plane defined by the semiconductor junction about a periphery of the semiconductor circuit. The thermally conductive medium absorbs thermal energy generated within the semiconductor device as a result of current flow through the semiconductor junction and rejects the absorbed thermal energy to an ambient environment surrounding the thermally conductive medium. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237364 | Thermal Energy Dissipating and Light Emitting Diode Mounting Arrangement - A thermal energy dissipating and LED mounting arrangement includes a plurality of LEDs and a thermally conductive sheet. The thermally conductive sheet has a length, a width and a thickness, and defines a plurality of openings through the thickness. Each of the plurality of openings is sized to receive and securely hold therein a different one of the plurality of LEDs such that the thermally conductive sheet defining the opening is in physical, thermally conductive contact with an exterior surface of at least one side portion of encapsulating material surrounding a corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs. The thermally conductive sheet carries the plurality of LEDs, and also absorbs thermal energy generated within each of the plurality of LEDs as a result of current flow through the LED circuit and rejects the absorbed thermal energy to an ambient environment surrounding the thermally conductive sheet. | 09-23-2010 |
20100252853 | Thermal Energy Dissipating Arrangement for a Light Emitting Diode - A thermal energy dissipating and LED mounting arrangement includes an LED and a thermally conductive sheet. The thermally conductive sheet has a top surface, a bottom surface and thickness therebetween defining an opening therethrough sized to receive therein the LED such that the thickness of the thermally energy dissipating medium defining the opening is in physical, thermally conductive contact with an exterior surface of the at least one side portion of the encapsulating material of the LED. The thickness defining the opening absorbs thermal energy generated within the LED as a result of current flow through the LED circuit, and the thermal energy dissipating medium rejects the absorbed thermal energy to an ambient environment surrounding the thermal energy dissipating medium through a surface area of the thermal energy dissipating medium defined by the combination of the top surface, the bottom surface and an outer periphery thereof. | 10-07-2010 |
20100252854 | Arrangement for Dissipating Thermal Energy Generated by a Light Emitting Diode - An arrangement for dissipating thermal energy generated by an LED includes an LED and a thermal energy dissipating medium. The LED includes an LED circuit, encapsulating material surrounding the LED circuit, and first and second electrical leads extending into the encapsulating material and electrically connected to the LED circuit. The thermal energy dissipating medium defines an opening therethrough sized to receive therein the LED such that the thermal energy dissipating medium defining the opening is in physical, thermally conductive contact with an exterior surface of at least one side portion of the encapsulating material of the LED. The thermal energy dissipating medium is not electrically connected to any of the LED circuit, the mounting surface, the first electrical lead and the second electrical lead. The thermal energy dissipating medium is formed of a material having a thermal conductivity of greater than or equal to 50 W/mK. | 10-07-2010 |
20100277071 | Flexible Thermal Energy Dissipating and Light Emitting Diode Mounting Arrangement - A flexible thermal energy dissipating and LED mounting arrangement includes a plurality of LEDs and a flexible thermally conductive sheet. The thermally conductive sheet defines a plurality of openings therethrough each sized to receive and securely hold therein a different one of the plurality of LEDs with the flexible thermally conductive sheet about the opening in physical, thermally conductive contact with the at least one side portion of the encapsulating material. The flexible thermally conductive sheet absorbs thermal energy generated within each of the plurality of LEDs as a result of current flow through the LED circuit and rejects the absorbed thermal energy to an ambient environment surrounding the thermally conductive sheet. The flexible thermally conductive sheet is formable to direct radiation from the plurality of LEDs in multiple directions while securely holding each of the plurality of LEDs within a corresponding one of each of the plurality of openings. | 11-04-2010 |
Alex H. Christy, Peoria, IL US
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20090037881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF A WEB-BASED APPLICATION - A web-based application testing method and system provides a graphical user interface via a web page with user-selectable options of performable testing steps organized in a logical testing hierarchy. Options selected by users are converted into a text-based test script. The text-based test script is executed in a specified environment for the web-based application. | 02-05-2009 |
20090083641 | WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INVOLVING CERTAIN ELEMENTS AS CONTENT - A system and method for users to easily create and maintain web sites provides web content management and administration though graphical user interfaces in which certain web site elements are treated as content. This enables easier control of the content and design of web sites to make to maintain a common look and feel among related sites, and to make it easier to maintain a commonality of content. | 03-26-2009 |
Bryan D. Christy, Asbury, IA US
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20140018964 | Valve Contamination Dislodgement - An apparatus comprises a fluid circuit comprising a fluid actuator and a valve operable to control an operational parameter associated with the fluid actuator, a sensor positioned to sense the operational parameter and to generate a parameter signal indicative of the operational parameter, and an electronic control system coupled electrically to the valve and the sensor. The control system is configured to override a setpoint control signal by outputting a dislodgement control signal to oscillate the valve to attempt to dislodge contamination that may have collected in the valve. An associated method is disclosed. | 01-16-2014 |
Carlton N. Christy, Normandy Park, WA US
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20130320206 | System and Method for Measuring Hydrogen Content in a Sample - A measuring method including the steps of providing a chamber, drawing a vacuum in the chamber, placing a sample into the chamber, heating the sample to desorb a target species from the sample, passing a carrier gas through the chamber, the carrier gas mixing with the desorbed target species to form a mixture, and analyzing the mixture. | 12-05-2013 |
Charlotte Christy, Seattle, WA US
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20120323595 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NURSE ASSIGNMENT AND PATIENT LIST MANAGEMENT INTERACTION WITH ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD - Systems, apparatus, and methods to facilitate review and modification of patient assignment are provided. An example method includes displaying, via a user interface, assignments between a clinician and one or more patients including a status of each assignment between the clinician and each of the one or more patients. The example method includes facilitating, via the user interface, a change in at least one assignment via the user interface. The example method includes propagating the change based on an update to assignment status via the user interface. | 12-20-2012 |
Colin Christy, Salina, KS US
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20090112475 | MOBILE SOIL MAPPING SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING SOIL REFLECTANCE MEASUREMENTS - A mobile soil mapping system includes an implement for traversing a field to be mapped, and a reflectance module carried by the implement for collecting spectroscopic measurements of soil in the field. The reflectance module has a light source, an optical receiver for transmitting light to a spectrometer, and a shutter system that alters the optical path between the light source and the optical receiver. The shutter system allows the system to automatically collect a dark reference measurement and a known reference material measurement at timed intervals to compensate for drift of the spectrometer and the light source. A self-cleaning window on the reflectance module has a lower surface maintained in firm contact with the soil during operation. External reference blocks are used to calibrate the system to ensure standardized, repeatable data. Additional sensors are carried by the implement to collect other soil data, such as electrical conductivity and temperature. | 04-30-2009 |
20110106451 | MULTIPLE SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING SOIL IN THREE DIMENSIONS - A multi-sensor system rapidly measures diffuse reflectance of soil, soil conductivity, and other soil properties in situ, in three dimensions. The system includes a tractor-drawn implement containing a sensor shank used for X-Y axis measurements, a hydraulic probe implement containing a sensor probe for −Z axis measurements, and a set of visible and near-infrared spectrometers, controls, and firmware that are shared by each implement. Both implements include optical sensors and soil electrical conductivity sensors. The probe implement incorporates a sensor that measures insertion force, and the shank implement includes a soil temperature sensor. These combinations of sensors are used to calibrate the system and to characterize the soil properties within a field or area. Geo-referenced soil measurements are collected with the shank implement to identify optimal locations for conducting sensor probe insertions. The probe implement is then used for sensor probing and for collecting soil core samples for lab analysis. | 05-05-2011 |
Daniel P. Christy, Akron, OH US
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20110233340 | AIRCRAFT ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An ice protection system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Daniel Paul Christy, Akron, OH US
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20110180524 | Electrothermal Heater Made From Thermally Conducting Electrically Insulating Polymer Material - Thermally conductive films, composite materials including the films, and electrothermal heaters including the films, are disclosed. The films include a polymer and a sufficient concentration of hexagonal boron nitride to provide adequate heat transfer properties, and have high thermal conductivity, peel strength, and shear strength. The films can include thermoset polymers, thermoplastic polymers, or blends thereof, and can also include electrically conductive materials, reinforcing materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, metal mesh, and the like, and thermally conductive fillers, such as aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, and the like. The films can be included in composite materials. The films can be used as part of a layered structure, and used in virtually any application, for example, various locations in aircraft, where heating is desirable, including nacelle skins, airplane wings, heated floor panels, and the like. The electrothermal heaters provide a more even heat, and a more rapid heat, than current resistive heaters formed from metal foils adhered to an adhesive film. | 07-28-2011 |
Frank L. Christy, Vero Beach, FL US
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20100289269 | SOLAR WIND TREE - An apparatus for generating electrical power. The apparatus comprises a plurality of solar energy collectors for generating electricity from solar energy; a plurality of wind turbines for generating electricity from wind energy; a support structure having arms extending radially from a vertical shaft, the arms positioned at different vertical distances along the vertical shaft and the arms having different lengths; solar energy collectors and the wind turbines affixed to terminal ends of the arms; and the support structure comprising camouflage elements causing the support structure to resemble vegetation. | 11-18-2010 |
20140021723 | Solar Tree with Optional Wind Turbine Generator - An apparatus for generating electricity. The apparatus comprises a plurality of solar energy collectors for generating electricity from solar energy; a plurality of wind turbines for generating electricity from wind energy; a support structure having arms extending radially from a vertical shaft, the arms positioned at different vertical distances along the vertical shaft and the arms having decreasing lengths in a direction toward a top of the apparatus; solar energy collectors affixed to terminal ends of the arms and disposed at different vertical distances along the vertical shaft, the solar energy collectors shaped and oriented to direct wind streams striking the solar energy collectors toward the wind turbines; and each one of the plurality of wind turbines rotatably supported by the vertical shaft to rotate about the vertical shaft and disposed at different vertical distances along the vertical shaft. | 01-23-2014 |
George M. Christy, Lincoln, CA US
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20100056949 | Retractable neurosensory evaluation tool - The tool is an instrument including a:filament which is brought into contact with an individual to test sensory perception of the individual. When the filament resiliently buckles a standard force is applied to the individual. The filament is retractable within a housing. The filament is mounted upon a shuttle which moves relative to the housing to position the filament either in a stored position within an interior chamber of the housing or in a deployed position outside of the housing. The filament both translates and rotates to move from the stored position to the deployed position. The instrument is configured to securely hold the filament in both the stored position, where the filament is kept safe when not in use, and a deployed position, where the filament is held firm during use of the filament for sensory perception testing. | 03-04-2010 |
George Michael Christy, Lincoln, CA US
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20110288434 | TACTILE SENSORY TESTING INSTRUMENT - A hand held instrument for evaluation of cutaneous sensory perception includes a body member, a rotatable head, and a testing element such as a monofilament projecting from the head member wherein the head member and the body are rotatably engaged for positioning the head member with its projecting testing element at a substantially right angle from the body and for alternatively positioning the head member with its projecting testing element in a non-testing position with the testing element extending in a protected position within an elongate channel of the body. The instrument further includes a guard member or sleeve in cooperative engagement with the body and head member to cover the elongate channel in a first non-testing position and to uncover the elongate channel in a second testing position. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288435 | TACTILE SENSORY TESTING INSTRUMENT - A hand held instrument for evaluation of cutaneous sensory perception includes a body member, a rotatable head, and a testing element such as a monofilament projecting from the head member wherein the head member and the body are rotatably engaged for positioning the head member with its projecting testing element at a substantially right angle from the body and for alternatively positioning the head member with its projecting testing element in a non-testing position with the testing element extending in a protected position within an elongate channel of the body. The instrument further includes a guard member or sleeve in cooperative engagement with the body and head member to cover the elongate channel in a first non-testing position and to uncover the elongate channel in a second testing position. The guard member may be rotated, pivoted, flipped, or otherwise manipulated from the non-testing position to the testing position. | 11-24-2011 |
Jodi Christy, Iron Mountain, MI US
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20130232827 | V-BLADE SNOWPLOW HAVING DUAL TRIP MECHANISM - A V-blade snowplow having both full moldboard trip and trip edge capabilities. The V-blade has first and second moldboards that not only can pivot against a restoring force of one or more trip springs extending intermediate a pivot frame and a push frame of the snowplow, but the moldboard of each wing of the V-plow has associated therewith a respective cutting edge hingedly secured along a base thereof, the cutting edge biased toward an untripped position in substantial alignment with the base of the moldboard by one or more trip edge springs. The maximum angle of deflection of the cutting edges is preferably about 40°, which is lower than the maximum angle of deflection of cutting edges of V-plows only exhibiting trip edge capability. | 09-12-2013 |
Jody Christy, Iron Mountain, MI US
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20130318838 | SNOWPLOW BLADE ARTICULATOR ASSEMBLY WITH PASSIVE DOWNFORCE MECHANISM - A snowplow blade articulator assembly includes a mounting frame for attaching a snowplow blade to a vehicle chassis. A hydraulic pump and a hydraulic reservoir are attached to the mounting frame, the hydraulic reservoir supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. An articulating assembly is attached to the mounting frame for moving the snowplow blade when the snowplow blade is attached to the mounting frame, the articulating assembly is fluidly connected to the hydraulic pump, and the articulating assembly includes a lift cylinder and a hydraulic manifold. The hydraulic manifold includes a downforce circuit that fluidly isolates the lift cylinder from the hydraulic pump when a first control valve is closed and the downforce circuit fluidly connects a lift chamber of the lift cylinder with a lower chamber of the lift cylinder to maintain equal hydraulic pressure in the lift chamber and in the lower chamber. | 12-05-2013 |
20140049381 | SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL FOR SNOW PLOWS - A safety system for a wireless snowplow controller makes the wireless controller safer and more effective. The system includes a vehicle, a snowplow, a wireless controller and a tether. The controller wirelessly sends one or more control signs to one or more control modules coupled to the vehicle and/or the snowplow. The control signals may be used to control operation of the snowplow. The controller may be configured such that it is only able to send control signals when it is connected, via the tether, to a power supply coupled to the vehicle. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052335 | WIRELESS SNOW PLOW CONTROL - Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM. | 02-20-2014 |
20140298690 | SNOWPLOW BLADE ARTICULATOR ASSEMBLY WITH PASSIVE DOWNFORCE MECHANISM - A snowplow blade articulator assembly includes a mounting frame for attaching a snowplow blade to a vehicle chassis. A hydraulic pump and a hydraulic reservoir are attached to the mounting frame, the hydraulic reservoir supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. An articulating assembly is attached to the mounting frame for moving the snowplow blade when the snowplow blade is attached to the mounting frame, the articulating assembly is fluidly connected to the hydraulic pump, and the articulating assembly includes a lift cylinder and a hydraulic manifold. The hydraulic manifold includes a downforce circuit that fluidly isolates the lift cylinder from the hydraulic pump when a first control valve is closed and the downforce circuit fluidly connects a lift chamber of the lift cylinder with a lower chamber of the lift cylinder to maintain equal hydraulic pressure in the lift chamber and in the lower chamber. | 10-09-2014 |
Larry Christy, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20110079598 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND TRANSFERRING YARD WASTE - A vented transfer container for household and yard waste is provided that includes ventilation openings to prevent the formation of a vacuum between contents and container upon transfer of contents to a collection bag. An alternative embodiment comprises an internal drain cup that closes the vents in the upright position and collects drainage from the waste, seals in odors and keeps out insects while gravity and vacuum cause the internal drain cup to open the vent openings when the container is inverted for transfer of waste. Alternately, the drain cup is external and comprises extraction handles. Still further, vents may be internal channels within the walls of the transfer container making the container leak-proof. Suction holes in the outer container wall near the rim keep the collection bag in contact with the container wall during transfer so that the collection bag remains open without user intervention. | 04-07-2011 |
Lori Christy, Naples, FL US
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20110174948 | Device for Hanging Curtain Rods - A device for hanging curtain rods is disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes a mounting base, a post coupled to the mounting base, an adjustable sleeve designed to adjustably operatively engage the post, and a front portion coupled to the adjustable sleeve. In another embodiment, a device includes a double L-shaped bracket and a front portion that is designed to be removably coupled to one end of the double L-shaped bracket. In still another embodiment, a device includes a mounting base, a post coupled to the mounting base, and a front portion coupled to the post. The front portion in any of the embodiments may be one of many decorative faces contained in a kit. The kit may contain such suitable decorative faces, including but not limited to, a heart, a basketball, a crown, or any suitable combination or variation thereof. | 07-21-2011 |
20150107787 | Drapery hardware system - The present inventive concept relates to a drapery hanging system, especially the construction of a drapery rod and hardware. The drapery hanging system consists of a basic rod which is mounted adjacent to a window and at its top. The basic rod has a hollow tube sliding thereon to be able to adjust the same to a predetermined length. The hollow tube has a set screw thereon to apply a lateral pressure against the basic rod to arrest the same in a preset length. The basic rod can be mounted either to a vertical wall or against the ceiling. A free end of the hollow tube has a decorating item thereon to enhance the appearance of the drapery hanging system. | 04-23-2015 |
Matthew R. Christy, Raleigh, NC US
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20150342314 | COMPRESSION CARD HOLDER - Disclosed is a card and money holder for simultaneously holding paper money and wallet sized cards, such as those containing credit or identification information. Said card and money holder comprises a generally rectangular prism shaped card and money holder, and a compression plate inside the rectangular shaped card and money holder. The card and money holder may hold one or a plurality of cards with said cards being held securely in place. The design allows for a unique rotation method of inserting cards into the card and money holder while card removal can be achieved one handed by sliding a card through the retrieval slot. | 12-03-2015 |
Maureen Christy, Park City, UT US
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20120298096 | THERMAL BOTTLE SOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A bottle warmer includes a flexible tubular sleeve having a closed lower end and an open upper end. The open upper end is to receive a bottle therethough, and the closed lower end is to receive a bottom of the bottle thereagainst. An elastic band is carried by a medial portion of the flexible tubular sleeve to secure the medial portion to an adjacent portion of the bottle, and permit the open upper end to be folded back adjacent the closed lower end to define a pocket. A chemical heat source element is to be received by the pocket for warming the bottle. | 11-29-2012 |
Maureen Christy, Winter Park, FL US
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20100095948 | THERMAL BOTTLE SOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A bottle warmer includes a flexible tubular sleeve having a closed lower end and an open upper end. The open upper end is to receive a bottle therethough, and the closed lower end is to receive a bottom of the bottle thereagainst. An elastic band is carried by a medial portion of the flexible tubular sleeve to secure the medial portion to an adjacent portion of the bottle, and permit the open upper end to be folded back adjacent the closed lower end to define a pocket. A chemical heat source element is to be received by the pocket for warming the bottle. | 04-22-2010 |
Michael Robert Christy, Midland, MI US
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20150344622 | POLYESTER POLYOLS FROM THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS AND DIMER FATTY ACIDS - Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael Robert Christy, Howell, MI US
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20160053058 | POLYESTER POLYOLS FROM RECYCLED POLYMERS AND WASTE STREAMS - The present invention relates to polyester polyols made from aromatic polyacid sources such as thermoplastic polyesters. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin polyethylene terephthalate, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate which is then reacted with a digestible polymer, which can be obtained from various recycle waste streams. The polyester polyols comprise a glycol-digested polyacid source and a further digestible polymer. The polyester polyols provide a sustainable alternative to petrochemical or biochemical based polyester polyols. | 02-25-2016 |
Philip Troy Christy, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20100065598 | BACK PACK WITH BACK CUSHIONING MEANS - A backpack provided with a cushioning bladder, the lower part of which extends across and beneath the bottom of the pack and an upper part extending part-way upwardly along the forward panel that generally conforms to the shape of the curvature of the thoracic region of the spine. The bladder may be filled with padding material such as a gel, foam, rubber or fluid. | 03-18-2010 |
20120085804 | BACKPACK - A backpack for relieving stress, weight and pressure from a user's back comprises: a carrying pack for storing items, with top, forward panel to face the user's back with an upper and lower portion, sides, and, bottom; adjustable shoulder straps connected to the carrying pack, for placement of the straps over a user's shoulders and positioning the backpack behind the user's back; a pleated pouch pocket covering the lower portion of the forward panel and extending beneath the bottom of the carrying pack and having a forward surface facing the user's back; an inflatable bladder enclosed within the pouch pocket having a lower part extending across and beneath the bottom of the pack and an upper part extending part-way upwardly along the forward panel; a board enclosed and secured within the pouch pocket for preventing, expansion of the bladder into the carrying pack and puncturing of the bladder; valve means for the bladder accessible through the pouch pocket for permitting inflating and deflating the bladder; a cushion composite on the pouch pocket and allowing access to the valve means, the composite comprising an inner layer of expandable material, and outer layer of expandable material and sandwiched therebetween a compressed, apertured foam frame, and an array of cushioning bubbles located within the frame apertures, the frame having cut outs to allow for expansion. | 04-12-2012 |
20130075438 | BACK PACK WITH BACK CUSHIONING MEANS - A backpack is provided with at least one cushioning bladder, the lower part of which extends across and beneath the bottom of the backpack, and an upper part extending part-way upwardly along the forward panel that generally conforms to the shape of the curvature of the thoracic region of the spine. The bladder may be filled with padding material such as a gel, foam, rubber, or fluid. The backpack has a content section, and a bladder section, and wherein the bladder section accommodates at least one bladder. The backpack may be provided with a pumping mechanism to fill the bladder with fluid, such as, air. The backpack may be provided with one or more internal or external pocket. | 03-28-2013 |
Richard W. Christy, Wayne, PA US
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20130256238 | Method and Apparatus for Dissolving Sodium Carbonate in Water - Process and apparatus is provided for making a solution of sodium carbonate (soda ash) and water by which the soda ash is delivered in dry, particulate form to a silo, while air is being exhausted from the silo, dehumidifying air from the silo and discontinuing the dehumidifying of air while soda ash is being delivered to the silo, delumping soda ash in the silo, and then delivering water to a mixing vessel and transferring particulate soda ash to the treating vessel, in which it is mixed and the resulting solution is then discharged. The solution can be delivered to a storage tank or vessel and then to either a single or multiple outlet dosing station and/or some of the solution can be returned to a storage silo. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258799 | Method and Apparatus for Mixing Powder Material With Water - A process and apparatus is provided for mixing a powder material with water. The powder material can be powdered activated carbon (PAC) or a dry polymer. The powder material is provided from a container, and it is delivered to a feed hopper, then to a mixing vessel, where water is provided, to mix with the powder material through a wetting ring. A vibrator mechanism may be used to facilitate discharge of the powder material into the feed hopper. | 10-03-2013 |
Richard W. Christy, Eagleville, PA US
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20120061328 | Process and Apparatus for Treating Water With Hydrated Lime Slurry and for Dissolving Scale - A method and apparatus is provided for treating water with already-slaked lime to arrive at a lime slurry that is in a solution or suspension, and delivering the thus treated water to a separating device which separates grit particles therefrom, to recover a high quality lime/water solution or suspension. An automated system controls the addition of lime and water to a lime mixing vessel. | 03-15-2012 |
20120205319 | Apparatus and Method for Discharge of Treated Sewage Sludge from Bins - Treated sewage sludge containing a flocculant is discharged from bottom of a bin, with the discharge being facilitated by heating sloped walls of the bin an amount sufficient to increase the ability of the sludge to slide along sloped bin walls. The flocculant in the sludge includes a polymeric material which, when heated to a sufficient temperature effects a phase separation of the polymeric material from water, decreasing the viscosity of the polymeric material, facilitating its sliding along the sloped walls. The heating of the polymeric material in the flocculant enables the sloped walls of the bin to be flatter than they would otherwise be, allowing an enhanced volume of sludge to be present in the bin. A programmable logic computer controls the provision of heat to the sloped walls, as well as controlling an openable closure at the bottom of the bin and/or controlling the rotation of a displacement device in the bin. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207569 | Sludge Handling System with Rotating Discharge Device for Discharging Sludge from a Bin - A sludge handling system includes at least one bin that receives sewage sludge at an upper end thereof, and that has sloped side wall(s) at the lower end thereof, for directing sewage sludge toward a generally central discharge opening. A rotating discharge device is provided in the form of a thin foil or blade that is rotationally driven to scrape along the sloped side wall(s) of the bin, scraping sludge therefrom, to keep the sludge from adhering to sloped portions of the bin, and to direct sludge out the discharge opening. The rotating discharge device is mounted on and carried by a generally cylindrical rotating table that is motor-driven. A generally cylindrical seal is also carried by the rotating table, and slides along the inside of a sludge discharge chute, at the discharge opening of the bin. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209420 | Apparatus and Method for Inventory Management and Automated Discharge of Treated Sewage Sludge to Trucks - A method and apparatus is provided for the automated discharge of treated sewage sludge to trucks, via inventory management by tracking the flow of sludge from bins in which it is located to trucks, on a first-in/first-out basis, including automated truck positioning, automated precision truck loading and monitoring and controlling the various interrelated components via a PLC computer program. | 08-16-2012 |
20120308349 | Sewage Silo With Centripetal Action Discharge Arm - A sewage sludge silo is provided, having a central discharge arm for discharging sludge via a central discharge opening, by means of the discharge arm sweeping across a preferably sloped silo floor, with the discharge arm having upper and lower ends, with the lower end extending forward of the upper end in transverse generally vertical cross-section, as the discharge arm moves in a forward direction across the silo floor. The silo floor can be of multi-layer construction, with one of the layers being molded to facilitate a sloped configuration for the silo floor. The movement of a silo discharge arm can be computer controlled to adjust the speed of the discharge arm to maintain a predetermined or substantially constant rate of discharge of sludge from the silo, with such control being facilitated by appropriate sensor mechanisms. | 12-06-2012 |
20120325754 | Method and Apparatus for Filtration of Lime-Treated Water - A method and apparatus is provided for water filtration of a milk of lime solution that contains water, impurities, and grit particles, in which the milk of lime solution enters a vessel, and wherein turbulence is created in the vessel, by which larger grit particles settle out of the milk of lime solution, to form a bed of grit particles in the lower end of the vessel, such that grit particles and impurities are filtered from the lime-treated water that comprises a milk of lime solution, with water then being drawn off, that may be discharged out one or more dosing locations and/or recycled back for further filtration, as may be desired. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328510 | Process and Apparatus for Slaking Lime and Dissolving Scale - Process and apparatus is disclosed for providing a chemical reaction between calcium oxide containing grit particles to produce calcium hydroxide and heat, capturing the heat of hydration and using it to preheat water initially at ambient temperature, to rise to an elevated temperature to increase the amount of lime present in the water to a supersaturated lime suspension level, with the chemical reaction running to completion, followed by cooling. Heat from a water jacket may be used to raise the temperature in the lime slaker. A process and apparatus is also provided for dissolving scale on internal surfaces of a lime slaker, a lime aging tank, grit separation device and piping and dosing sub-systems, by adding acid into the system with rinse water. A pressurized delivery system that is substantially closed to atmosphere delivers treating dosing under sufficient pressure conditions to maintain a relatively constant back pressure, by means of valving. | 12-27-2012 |
20130129605 | Lime Slaking Process - A lime slaking process is provided, whereby lime is delivered from a silo into a slaking vessel, and water is likewise delivered from one or more sources, into the slaking vessel, such that unreacted lime will go through a hydration process in an exothermic reaction, and wherein the temperature of the lime being slaked in the slaking vessel is monitored and controlled via a computer that responds to the monitored temperature of lime being slaked, to add additional water and/or lime, as desired. The delivery of lime from a lime silo to the slaking vessel is via a volumetric feeding apparatus. Following the slaking process, the reacted lime and water, in the form of a slurry may be delivered to an aging tank, and subsequently to a gravity operated grit classifier. Water from the slurry may be drawn off for use at one or more dosing stations. | 05-23-2013 |
20130294882 | Apparatus and Method for Inventory Management and Automated Discharge of Treated Sewage Sludge to Trucks - A method and apparatus is provided for the automated discharge of treated sewage sludge to trucks, via inventory management by tracking the flow of sludge from bins in which it is located to trucks, on a first-in/first-out basis, including automated truck positioning, automated precision truck loading and monitoring and controlling the various interrelated components via a PLC computer program. | 11-07-2013 |
20140034582 | System and Method for lime Stabilization of Liquid Sludge - A lime stabilization system and method is provided in which thickened liquid sludge and lime are separately delivered, under controlled conditions, to a reaction tank and mixed therein to a predetermined pH, controlled via a programmable logic computer. The weight of liquid sludge in the reaction tank is controlled from the computer via load cells that measure the weight of such liquid sludge in the reaction tank. The computer monitors the amount of liquid sludge and lime delivered to the reaction tank, for mixing therein to a desired pH, for a predetermined amount of time, and the resultant mix is discharged from the reaction tank, to a holding tank, for return to the land. | 02-06-2014 |
20140175026 | Precision Lime Stabilization Sytem and Method for Treatment of Sewage Sludge - A lime stabilization system for treatment of sewage sludge, and method is provided in which dewatered sludge and lime are provided to a mixer. Lime and sludge are mixed to raise the pH during which volatiles are driven off with or without supplemental heat. A forced air draft prevents steam from backing up into the lime supply. The sludge goes to a discharge station via a transfer apparatus, and air containing any dust, odors, steam or ammonia is cleaned via a scrubber. The system is computer-controlled via gravimetric load cells and/or volumetric means. The system includes computer controlled means for dissolving scale resulting from exposure of surfaces to lime, using acid, water or combinations thereof. | 06-26-2014 |
20150203386 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SLAKING LIME AND DISSOLVING SCALE - Process and apparatus is disclosed for providing a chemical reaction between calcium oxide containing grit particles to produce calcium hydroxide and heat, capturing the heat of hydration and using it to preheat water initially at ambient temperature, to rise to an elevated temperature to increase the amount of lime present in the water to a supersaturated lime suspension level, with the chemical reaction running to completion, followed by cooling. Heat from a water jacket may be used to raise the temperature in the lime slaker. A process and apparatus is also provided for dissolving scale on internal surfaces of a lime slaker, a lime aging tank, grit separation device and piping and dosing sub-systems, by adding acid into the system with rinse water. A pressurized delivery system that is substantially closed to the atmosphere delivers treating doses of slaked lime slurry under sufficient pressure conditions to maintain a relatively constant back pressure, by means of valving. | 07-23-2015 |
20150266775 | Process and Apparatus for Slaking Lime and Dissolving Scale - Process and apparatus is disclosed for providing a chemical reaction between calcium oxide containing grit particles to produce calcium hydroxide and heat, capturing the heat of hydration and using it to preheat water initially at ambient temperature, to rise to an elevated temperature to increase the amount of lime present in the water to a supersaturated lime suspension level, with the chemical reaction running to completion, followed by cooling. Heat from a water jacket may be used to raise the temperature in the lime slaker. A process and apparatus is also provided for dissolving scale on internal surfaces of a lime slaker, a lime aging tank, grit separation device and piping and dosing sub-systems, by adding acid into the system with rinse water. A pressurized delivery system that is substantially closed to atmosphere delivers treating dosing under sufficient pressure conditions to maintain a relatively constant back pressure, by means of valving. | 09-24-2015 |
20150368127 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WATER WITH HYDRATED LIME SLURRY AND FOR DISSOLVING SCALE - A method and apparatus is provided for treating water with already-slaked lime to arrive at a lime slurry that is in a solution or suspension, and delivering the thus treated water to a separating device which separates grit particles therefrom, to recover a high quality lime/water solution or suspension. An automated system controls the addition of lime and water to a lime mixing vessel. | 12-24-2015 |
Robert Christy, San Antonio, TX US
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20140065106 | Blood Plasma Based Hydrogels for Tissue Regeneration and Wound Healing Applications - The present disclosure generally relates to tissue engineering and wound healing. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the modification of plasma with a stability conferring agent to create a hydrogel for use in regenerative medicine and other tissue engineering applications. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065121 | BLOOD PLASMA BASED HYDROGELS FOR TISSUE REGENERATION AND WOUND HEALING APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to tissue engineering and wound healing. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the modification of plasma with a stability conferring agent to create a hydrogel for use in regenerative medicine and other tissue engineering applications. | 03-06-2014 |
Robert Christy, Bixby, OK US
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20150052022 | LICENSE PLATE AND VIN SCAN/CODE CATALOG AND INFORMATION LOOKUP - A portable electronic device is disclosed that includes a housing with a display; a memory in the housing that stores machine instructions and data, which can include an access code to a restricted database of vehicle components of an identified component manufacturer; a user interface enabling a user to select options; a device for importing a VIN or code containing the VIN; and communications circuitry. The communications circuitry includes signal transmitting and signal receiving capability. The signal receiving capability receives a VIN or code containing the VIN from the device for importing a VIN, and the signal transmitting capability sends the VIN and an access code to a restricted access database to lookup vehicle component information. The signal receiving capability receives the vehicle component information from the restricted access database, and an information processor processes the vehicle component information for presentation on the display. | 02-19-2015 |
Robert C. Christy, Bixby, OK US
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20130332488 | VIN SCAN/CODE CATALOG AND INFORMATION LOOKUP - Electronic-based systems and methods for enhancing a user's experience when shopping for components of a mechanical or electrical device or apparatus, which include downloadable software (i.e., a mobile device application) that provides access to component information/data using the mobile device, in particular component information/data provided by a manufacturer from its personal database, electronic devices that include such software, and methods of accessing the component information and optionally, acting upon the information to order the component. | 12-12-2013 |
Robert J. Christy, San Antonio, TX US
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20090075387 | Methods and Compositions for Biomarkers Associated with Change in Physical Performance - The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting an improvement in the performance of a physical or athletic activity and/or in a cognitive activity in a subject upon administration to the subject of a performance enhancing material and/or upon contact of the subject with a performance enhancing material and/or upon implementation of a performance enhancing activity by the subject by detecting in the subject a change in a biomarker associated with physical or athletic activity and/or cognitive activity. | 03-19-2009 |
20110053269 | LAMINAR CONSTRUCT FOR TISSUE-ENGINEERED DERMAL EQUIVALENT - Compositions and methods for creating a laminar construct for tissue-engineered dermal equivalent are provided. One composition provided herein comprises a hydrogel matrix comprising two or more hydrogels layers and a population of stem cells. Associated methods are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20150118278 | LAMINAR CONSTRUCT FOR TISSUE-ENGINEERED DERMAL EQUIVALENT - Compositions and methods for creating a laminar construct for tissue-engineered dermal equivalent are provided. One composition provided herein comprises a hydrogel matrix comprising two or more hydrogels layers and a population of stem cells. Associated methods are also provided. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert J. Christy, Fort Sam Houston, TX US
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20140248328 | Methods of treating amniotic membranes using supercritical fluids and compositions and apparatuses prepared therefrom - A method of sterilizing compositions prepared from amniotic membrane tissues may include harvesting placental tissue, separation of amniotic membrane tissue, and treatment of the amniotic membrane tissue with a supercritical fluid such as carbon dioxide. Treatment with supercritical fluid may subject the amniotic membrane tissue to conditions sufficient to sterilize the tissue yet maintain at least some biological function of the sterilized composition. Compositions described herein may be used as tissue grafts, wound dressings, cell culture substrates, or other substrates for use in tissue engineering. | 09-04-2014 |
Robert William Christy, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20150178355 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OPERATING HOURS OF AN ENTITY - Provided are systems, methods, and computer program products for determining operating hours of entities from user check-ins and check-outs. A method for determination operating hours may include obtaining check-in and check-out data for an entity having operating hours, aggregating the check-in and check-out data over an aggregation period, and determining a start time and an end time of the operating hours of the entity. The method may include aggregating the check-in and check-out data over multiple aggregation periods and determining operating hours for different aggregation periods. | 06-25-2015 |
Shon Christy, Stow, OH US
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20160019624 | COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR GUIDING THE PURCHASE OF CLOTHING ARTICLES - A computer program for guiding the purchase of clothing articles may include a user profile. The user profile may comprise a data entry interface adapted to receive user preference data such as clothing sizing parameters, color preferences, and/or style preferences. The user profile may also include a sharing feature enabling a user to share preferences with other users. The computer program may also include a manufacturer sizing database containing clothing article dimensions. Furthermore, the computer program may include an article recommendation feature adapted to apply a recommendation algorithm to user preferences and to a plurality of purchase options so as to arrive at a set of recommended articles. | 01-21-2016 |
Thomas M. Christy, Salina, KS US
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20090107725 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOGGING SOIL PROPERTIES IN A BOREHOLE - A system for logging soil properties in a borehole includes a borehole creating device and a logging tool deployed through an inner bore of the borehole creating device. The logging tool has a sensor component mounted on a sensor carrier, a packer for forcing the sensor carrier laterally into a wall of the borehole immediately below the lower end of the borehole creating device, and a locking structure for attaching the logging tool to the borehole creating device. The locking structure can be a plurality of spring locks that engage a corresponding groove in the borehole creating device. The locking structure couples the logging tool and the borehole creating device together with the sensor carrier protruding from a lower end of the borehole creating device. The logging tool is used to measure soil properties as the borehole creating device and the logging tool are raised together in the bore hole. | 04-30-2009 |
William Christy, South Elgin, IL US
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20140140076 | ILLUMINATED INTERFACE CABLE - An illuminated interface cable with a connector interface on at least one end. A light circuit including a light and a mechanical switch, the light circuit configured to energize the light upon actuation of the mechanical switch. The light and momentary switch coupled to the connector interface, the light oriented to illuminate an interconnection area of the connector interface. The light may be provided, for example, as a light emitting diode. | 05-22-2014 |
William J. Christy, Winter Park, FL US
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20100049320 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TENDON OR LIGAMENT REPAIR - Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts. | 02-25-2010 |