Knott, US
Andrew M. Knott, Upton, MA US
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20090293775 | WIRE MESH PALLET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A WIRE MESH PALLET - A wire mesh pallet is presented. The wire mesh pallet includes a wire mesh, the wire mesh including a plurality of integral legs, the legs formed by bending of the wire mesh. The wire mesh pallet further includes at least one truss device, the truss device capable of limiting or controlling an amount of flex of said wire mesh pallet. | 12-03-2009 |
Barry Knott, Wheat Ridge, CO US
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20140041436 | BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER CALIBRATION STATION - A breath alcohol tester calibration station provides a user-friendly system and method for calibrating a breath alcohol tester with a much lower error rate than current systems and methods for calibrating breath alcohol testers. The calibration station includes a data connection to the breath alcohol tester and a fluid connection between the breath alcohol tester and a calibration standard. The calibration station is used to execute calibration processes on the breath alcohol tester using the calibration standard. | 02-13-2014 |
Boyd V. Knott, Menifee, CA US
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20100278956 | METHOD FOR RETAINING A VASCULAR STENT ON A CATHETER - A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter, and positioning the balloon with the drug delivery stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold as the mold radially restrains the stent from expanding. The stent is recrimped on the balloon after removal from the mold to increase retention of the stent on the balloon. | 11-04-2010 |
20110203739 | METHOD FOR RETAINING A VASCULAR STENT ON A CATHETER - A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter at least one time, and positioning the balloon with the stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold, or within a sheath, in two stages as the stent is restrained from radially expanding. The method may include crimping the stent onto the balloon one or two times during processing. The method increases retention of the stent on the balloon catheter following sterilization. | 08-25-2011 |
20120079706 | Stent Crimping Methods - A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results. | 04-05-2012 |
20120247649 | METHOD FOR RETAINING A VASCULAR STENT ON A CATHETER - A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter at least one time, and positioning the balloon with the stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold, or within a sheath, in two stages as the stent is restrained from radially expanding. The method may include crimping the stent onto the balloon one or two times during processing. The method increases retention of the stent on the balloon catheter following sterilization. | 10-04-2012 |
20120261858 | Methods for Increasing a Retention Force Between a Polymeric Scaffold and a Delivery Balloon - A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods. | 10-18-2012 |
20140059834 | STENT CRIMPING METHODS - A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results. | 03-06-2014 |
20150059960 | METHODS FOR INCREASING A RETENTION FORCE BETWEEN A POLYMERIC SCAFFOLD AND A DELIVERY BALLOON - A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods. | 03-05-2015 |
Carrie Ann Knott, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20140082801 | Smooth cordgrass named 'LA11-102' - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA11-102’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’ and ‘LA11-101’ and as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082802 | Smooth cordgrass named 'LA11-103' - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA11-103’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’, ‘LA11-101’, and ‘LA11-102’, as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082803 | Smooth cordgrass name "LA11-101" - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA11-101’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’, the only other smooth cordgrass variety for the northern Gulf of Mexico, and as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 03-20-2014 |
20140289920 | Smooth cordgrass named 'LA12-101' - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA12-101’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’, ‘LA11-101’, ‘LA11-102’, and ‘LA11-103’, the only other smooth cordgrass varieties for the northern Gulf of Mexico, and as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 09-25-2014 |
20140289921 | Smooth cordgrass named 'LA12-102' - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA12-102’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’, ‘LA11-101’, ‘LA11-102’, and ‘LA11-103’, the only other smooth cordgrass varieties for the northern Gulf of Mexico, and as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 09-25-2014 |
20140289922 | Smooth cordgrass named 'LA12-103' - A new variety of smooth cordgrass identified as ‘LA12-103’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Vermilion’, ‘LA11-101’, ‘LA11-102’, and ‘LA11-103’, the only other smooth cordgrass varieties for the northern Gulf of Mexico, and as having rapid establishment and growth in natural brackish and saline marsh environments, and excellent seed set and germination. | 09-25-2014 |
20150020270 | Sea oats named 'LA12-203' - A new variety of sea oats identified as ‘LA 12-203’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Caminada’, and having a vigorous growth habit; high stem density; large stem diameter; extremely wide leaf blades; and flowering in early-August in natural beach environments. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020271 | Sea oats named 'LA12-201' - A new variety of sea oats identified as ‘LA12-201’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Caminada’, and as having a vigorous growth habit, high stem density, large stem diameter and leaf width, large spikelets with numerous florets per spikelet, many panicles per plant, and flowering early- to mid- July in natural beach environments. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020272 | Sea oats named 'La12-202' - A new variety of sea oats identified as ‘LA12-202’ is disclosed as being genetically different from ‘Caminada’, and as being tall; having a vigorous growth habit; high stem density; large stem diameter and leaf width; large spikelets with numerous florets per spikelet; many panicles per plant; and flowering in early- to mid-July in natural beach environments. | 01-15-2015 |
Charles J. Knott, Magnolia, OH US
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20140199145 | Method, System and Process for Preparing a Recyclable Material - A method for preparing material comprising the steps of providing a transport vehicle including a horizontal ejector and a basin that defines an opening, wherein the horizontal ejector is coupled to the material within the basin; loading a first material into the basin proximate the horizontal ejector; loading a second material into the basin proximate the opening; actuating the horizontal ejector for movement from a retracted position toward a deployed position; and horizontally ejecting the second material through the opening and then subsequently horizontally ejecting the first material through the opening. A system is also disclosed. | 07-17-2014 |
Charles R. Knott, Chandler, AZ US
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20100088827 | PROVIDING A RECHARGEABLE HALOGEN-BINDING FABRIC TO CUSTOMERS - Among various methods and systems, a number of methods are disclosed for providing a rechargeable halogen-binding fabric to customers. One such method includes binding a first number of halogen atoms to a number of halogen-binding links that are bound to a fabric before the fabric is provided to a customer. The method also includes retrieving the fabric after a period of time in order to recharge a second number of halogen atoms that remains bound to the fabric to a level approximating the first number of halogen atoms. | 04-15-2010 |
Christian M. Knott, Lowell, MA US
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20100274610 | ORDER AGGREGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computerized system, method, and computer-readable medium implementing a method for aggregating orders for items to be filled is presented. Given a plurality of received orders, a plurality of individual orders that are aggregatable based on one or more predetermined aggregation criteria are identified and aggregated into an aggregate order. Items combined in the aggregate order may be grouped into one or more fulfillment groups independently of the individual orders from which the items originated and comprising items from the aggregate order to be simultaneously filled. | 10-28-2010 |
Daniel P. Knott, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20090042294 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 02-12-2009 |
20090142309 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 06-04-2009 |
20090143766 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 06-04-2009 |
Dennis Lee Knott, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20120015308 | HYBRID FLARE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of operating a flare assembly is provided. If it is determined that the injection of primary steam into the combustion zone is necessary to achieve smokeless operation, primary steam is injected through a steam injector assembly into the combustion zone. If it is determined that steam is not necessary, an alternative gas is discharged though the steam injector assembly into the combustion zone. In one embodiment, the alternative gas is heated. In another embodiment, if it is determined that steam is necessary, a maximum allowable flow rate of steam is calculated, and the flow rate of steam is modulated to achieve smokeless operation and avoid a flow rate of steam in excess of the maximum allowable flow rate of steam. A flare assembly is also provided. | 01-19-2012 |
Errol P. Knott, Gonzales, LA US
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20120298487 | CONVEYOR BELT MODULE WITH FIXED AXLES - A modular roller-top conveyor belt and rollers for the belt. The roller-top belt has axles that are fixed relative to the module body. Each of the pieces of the multi-piece rollers can be installed radially onto an axle and joined together in a puzzle pattern to form a complete roller that can rotate on the axle. Parallel ridges extending across the width of the modules add stiffness to the belt. | 11-29-2012 |
Gregory Knott, Katy, TX US
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20120164589 | OPTICAL COMBUSTOR PROBE SYSTEM - The present application provides an optical probe system for use with a combustion flame in a combustion chamber. The optical probe system may include a number of optical probes fixedly attached about the combustion chamber and positioned such that the optical probes collect light generated by the combustion flame in a field of view of each of the optical probes. One or more components external to the combustion chamber may produce and analyze signals indicative of the light generated by the combustion flame in the field of view of each of the optical probes. | 06-28-2012 |
Gregory Matthew Knott, Katy, TX US
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20130000352 | AIR SEPARATION UNIT AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - A system comprising an air separation unit (ASU) is provided. The ASU is configured to produce liquid nitrogen and pressurize to higher pressure using a pump. ASU may be further configured to produce liquid oxygen that can be directly pressurized to be used in required applications. System may further include oxy-fuel combustion system, integrated gas turbines and integrated enhanced oil and/or gas recovery units. Methods of operating the system included. | 01-03-2013 |
Jeffrey G. Knott, Marion, IA US
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20100063656 | Train Control Method and System - A train control system for controlling trains traveling in a track network including tracks with signals associated therewith. The system includes an on-board track database, a positioning system and an on-board control system. The on-board control system receives position data and automatically brakes the train prior to encountering an upcoming signal based upon specified data points. The train is not automatically braked if certain conditions are met. A method for controlling a train traveling in a track network is also disclosed. | 03-11-2010 |
John Knott, El Cajon, CA US
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20100030607 | Digital Content Management System with Methodologies for Lifecycle Management of Digital Content - A digital content management system with methodologies for lifecycle management of digital content is shown and described. In one embodiment, for example, a digital content management system is described that comprises: an ingestion module for receiving from clients various components used to create digital content releases; a polishing module for matching received components to a particular release being created; a packaging module for encoding the received components that were matched for the particular release into a digital package suitable for delivery to one or more digital content providers; and a delivery module for delivering the digital package of the particular release to one or more digital content providers. | 02-04-2010 |
Joseph William Knott, Gadsden, AL US
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20150079889 | CONE LINE AND CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system is disclosed wherein the conveyor line includes two or more conveyor lines wherein all of the conveyor lines are built on a common frame. By building the conveyor lines on a common frame, the conveyor lines can be built adjacent to one another and share common sidewalls, eliminating gaps of traditional conveyor systems. Adjustable standing platforms can also be added to assist workers in reaching the conveyor lines. The result is a more modular, easier to clean, ergonomically beneficial conveyor system. | 03-19-2015 |
Joshua Ray Knott, Burlington, WA US
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20140103790 | CABLE CONSOLIDATION BOXES AND SYSTEMS - Implementations of the present invention include a cable consolidation box for providing secure access to networks with multiple security classifications. More specifically, the cable consolidation box can allow a network administrator to physically secure network cables originating from multiple networks having distinct security classifications. In one or more implementations, the cable consolidation box can have a plurality of entry points that are segregated from one another. Each of the plurality of entry points can be associated with a corresponding plurality of segregated connection chambers. The cable consolidation box can thus allow for various types of cables, with various levels of security classification, to be associated with a single cable consolidation box. | 04-17-2014 |
20140290975 | SERVICE CABLE BOX - Cables boxes and cable distribution systems securely store and route network cables of different types and/or security classifications. More specifically, a service cable box can include one or more chambers that can secure secondary network cables of one or more types and/or classifications. The service cable box can have secure and unsecure connection chambers. Accordingly, the service cable box can segregate network connections of different types and/or security classifications and can selectively provide secured access thereto. | 10-02-2014 |
Justin R. Knott, Mckenzie, TN US
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20160131258 | Gasket with Dissimilar Materials - A gasket is provided with two dissimilar materials. The two different materials are used to provide different sealing characteristics. In one embodiment, the different sealing materials join to create the same or a similar profile to the profile of the individual materials. In another embodiment, the different sealing materials have the same profile but have joining portions that are complementary to one another where | 05-12-2016 |
Karla Knott, Redwood Shores, CA US
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20100098214 | Methods and Systems for Treating Breast Cancer Using External Beam Radiation - A radiation apparatus includes a radiation source movable in translational and/or rotational degrees of freedom, and a structure adapted to support a body. The structure is provided with an opening to allow a portion of the body passing through to be exposed to at least a portion of the therapeutic radiation while in use. | 04-22-2010 |
Kenneth Richard Knott, Springdale, AZ US
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20150079889 | CONE LINE AND CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system is disclosed wherein the conveyor line includes two or more conveyor lines wherein all of the conveyor lines are built on a common frame. By building the conveyor lines on a common frame, the conveyor lines can be built adjacent to one another and share common sidewalls, eliminating gaps of traditional conveyor systems. Adjustable standing platforms can also be added to assist workers in reaching the conveyor lines. The result is a more modular, easier to clean, ergonomically beneficial conveyor system. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael Knott, Hollywood, MD US
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20150226635 | Reusable Energy Absorbing Lab Seat - The reusable energy absorbing lab seat | 08-13-2015 |
Michael Knott, San Mateo, CA US
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20140129988 | PARALLAX AND/OR THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECTS FOR THUMBNAIL IMAGE DISPLAYS - According to various embodiments of the invention, parallax and/or three-dimensional effects are added to thumbnail image displays. In at least one embodiment, such effects are applied in a manner that causes the thumbnail images to appear to respond to their display environment. For example, a parallax effect can be applied that responds to current cursor position, scroll position, scroll velocity, orientation of the display device (detected, for example, by position- and/or motion-sensing mechanisms), and/or any other environmental conditions. As another example, thumbnail images can be refocused, and/or a viewpoint for an image can be adjusted, in response to a user clicking on or tapping on particular elements within such images. | 05-08-2014 |
Mike Knott, San Mateo, CA US
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20160055885 | Voice-Based Video Tagging - Video and corresponding metadata is accessed. Events of interest within the video are identified based on the corresponding metadata, and best scenes are identified based on the identified events of interest. A video summary can be generated including one or more of the identified best scenes. The video summary can be generated using a video summary template with slots corresponding to video clips selected from among sets of candidate video clips. Best scenes can also be identified by receiving an indication of an event of interest within video from a user during the capture of the video. Metadata patterns representing activities identified within video clips can be identified within other videos, which can subsequently be associated with the identified activities. | 02-25-2016 |
Nigel Antony Knott, Campbell, CA US
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20100084280 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF AN ALKALINE SOLUTION USING CO2 - An electrochemical system comprising a cathode electrolyte comprising added carbon dioxide and contacting a cathode; and a first cation exchange membrane separating the cathode electrolyte from an anode electrolyte contacting an anode; and an electrochemical method comprising adding carbon dioxide into a cathode electrolyte separated from an anode electrolyte by a first cation exchange membrane; and producing an alkaline solution in the cathode electrolyte and an acid. | 04-08-2010 |
20100140103 | Gas Diffusion Anode and CO2 Cathode Electrolyte System - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution using a gas diffusion anode and a cathode electrolyte comprising dissolved carbon dioxide, while applying 2V or less across the anode and cathode. | 06-10-2010 |
20100230293 | CO2 UTILIZATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution comprising hydroxide and carbonate/bicarbonate ions, utilizing carbon dioxide in a cathode compartment that is partitioned into a first cathode electrolyte compartment and a second cathode electrolyte compartment such that liquid flow between the cathode electrolyte compartments is possible, but wherein gaseous communication between the cathode electrolyte compartments is restricted. Carbon dioxide gas in one cathode electrolyte compartment is utilized with the cathode electrolyte in both compartments to produce the base solution with less that 3V applied across the electrodes. | 09-16-2010 |
20110079515 | ALKALINE PRODUCTION USING A GAS DIFFUSION ANODE WITH A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE - An electrochemical system comprising a first cation exchange membrane in contact with a gas diffusion anode and configured to separate the gas diffusion anode from an anode electrolyte; a cathode in contact with a cathode electrolyte; and a second cation ion exchange membrane configured to separate the cathode electrolyte from the anode electrolyte. In the system, an external pressure system is configured to apply a pressure against the first cation exchange membrane through the anode electrolyte, and an alkaline solution is produced in the cathode electrolyte by applying a voltage across the anode and cathode; in some embodiments, carbon dioxide is requested by reaction with the cathode electrolyte. | 04-07-2011 |
Nigel Antony Knott, Los Gatos, CA US
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20110147227 | ACID SEPARATION BY ACID RETARDATION ON AN ION EXCHANGE RESIN IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM - A method and system of separating an acid from an acid-salt solution produced in an electrochemical system using an ion exchange resin bed, by processing the acid-salt solution through the ion exchange resin bed such that the acid is retarded at the bottom of the bed and a de-acidified salt solution is recovered from the top of the bed. After removing the salt solution from the bed, the acid is recovered by back-flushing the resin bed with water. | 06-23-2011 |
20110308964 | GAS DIFFUSION ANODE AND CO2 CATHODE ELECTROLYTE SYSTEM - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution using a gas diffusion anode and a cathode electrolyte comprising dissolved carbon dioxide, while applying 2V or less across the anode and cathode. | 12-22-2011 |
Richard A. Knott, Broomfield, CO US
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20080315887 | Method and apparatus for maintaining emission capabilities of hot cathodes in harsh environments - A method and apparatus for operating a multi-hot-cathode ionization gauge is provided to increase the operational lifetime of the ionization gauge in gaseous process environments. In example embodiments, the life of a spare cathode is extended by heating the spare cathode to a temperature that is insufficient to emit electrons but that is sufficient to decrease the amount of material that deposits on its surface or is optimized to decrease the chemical interaction between a process gas and a material of the at least one spare cathode. The spare cathode may be constantly or periodically heated. In other embodiments, after a process pressure passes a given pressure threshold, plural cathodes may be heated to a non-emitting temperature, plural cathodes may be heated to a lower emitting temperature, or an emitting cathode may be heated to a temperature that decreases the electron emission current. | 12-25-2008 |
20090015264 | Ionization gauge with a cold electron source - An ionization gauge that eliminates a hot cathode or filament, but maintains a level of precision of gas density measurements approaching that of a hot cathode ionization gauge. The ionization gauge includes a collector electrode disposed in an ionization volume, an electron source without a heated cathode, and an electrostatic shutter that regulates the flow of electrons between the electron source and the ionization volume. The electrostatic shutter controls the flow of electrons based on feedback from an anode defining the ionization volume. The electron source can be a Penning or glow discharge ionization gauge. | 01-15-2009 |
20090146665 | Method and apparatus for shielding feedthrough pin insulators in an ionization gauge operating in harsh environments - Shields for feedthrough pin insulators of a hot cathode ionization gauge are provided to increase the operational lifetime of the ionization gauge in harmful process environments. Various shield materials, designs, and configurations may be employed depending on the gauge design and other factors. In one embodiment, the shields may include apertures through which to insert feedthrough pins and spacers to provide an optimal distance between the shields and the feedthrough pin insulators before the shields are attached to the gauge. The shields may further include tabs used to attach the shields to components of the gauge, such as the gauge's feedthrough pins. Through use of example embodiments of the insulator shields, the life of the ionization gauge is extended by preventing gaseous products from a process in a vacuum chamber or material sputtered from the ionization gauge from depositing on the feedthrough pin insulators and causing electrical leakage from the gauge's electrodes. | 06-11-2009 |
Ronald Knott, Columbia, SC US
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20090238322 | FUEL ROD AND ASSEMBLY CONTAINING AN INTERNAL HYDROGEN/TRITIUM GETTER STRUCTURE - A fuel assembly ( | 09-24-2009 |
Steven Knott, Warwick, RI US
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20140230309 | ILLUMINATING OUTRIGGER TIP - An outrigger tip attachable to an outrigger pole comprises a translucent elongate main body including a proximal end portion having an opening for accessing an inner cavity, and the proximal end portion of the translucent elongate main body being sized and configured for engaging an open end of the outrigger pole. A light emitting diode assembly is sized and configured for engaging the inner cavity through the opening on the proximal end portion of the translucent elongate main body. The light emitting diode assembly comprises one or more light emitting diodes, an input device for sending signals to control the light emitting diodes, a controller in connection with the light emitting diodes, and the controller being structured and disposed for receiving signals from the input device and delivering an output signal to the light emitting diodes, and a battery connecting member structured and disposed for connecting to a power source. | 08-21-2014 |