Lathrop, US
Alexander M. Lathrop, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110268265 | DISK MEDIA SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for secure writing to a disk are disclosed for securely writing live data to the disk. A free space of the disk after the live data is written to the disk is determined. Random bits are generated for the free space. At least some of the random bits are written to the disk to fill the free space in a first part of a write process. The live data is written to the disk in a second part of the write process adapted to begin at a terminus of the free space on the disk and continue until all of the live data is written to the disk. | 11-03-2011 |
Braxton Lathrop, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20090043238 | FILTER FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - An automatic blood pressure monitor having a housing containing a first water and air tight chamber and a second air supply chamber, the chambers being separated by a common wall. Pneumatic equipment is mounted in the first chamber having a flow circuit for inflating and deflating a blood pressure cuff. A filtering unit is mounted in the common wall for retaining particulate material and moisture that is exchanged between the two chambers. The flow circuit has an air inlet port and an air exhaust port which are both located adjacent to the filter contained in the filtering unit whereby particulate material and moisture drawn into the flow circuit is retained upon the filter during inflation cycle and the particulate material and moisture retained on the filter is blown back into the air supply chamber during the deflation cycle. A drain is mounted in the floor of the air supply chamber through which particulate material and moisture collected in the chamber is discharged to the surrounding ambient. A restricted opening is provided in an outer wall of the air supply chamber which allows ambient air to enter the chamber through a tortuous path of travel. | 02-12-2009 |
20090105599 | DUAL LUMEN INTERCHANGEABLE MONITOR SYSTEM - A flow system for use in a monitor for measuring blood pressure that automatically configures the flow path of the system when either a single lumen cuff or a dual lumen cuff is coupled to the monitor. | 04-23-2009 |
Braxton L. Lathrop, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20080281168 | Vital Signs Monitor - A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station. | 11-13-2008 |
20120001751 | Body Area Network Pairing Improvements for Clinical Workflows - A method for establishing a connection between a first electronic computing device and a second electronic computing device includes moving the second electronic computing device so that it is proximal to the first electronic computing device. When the first electronic computing device detects the proximity of the first electronic computing device relative to the second electronic computing device, a radio on the first electronic device is set to a connectable and discoverable state. A wireless connection is automatically established between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. Data is transmitted between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003933 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH PROXIMITY DETECTION - A wireless medical device is disclosed. The wireless medical device comprises a processor, a memory, a sensor for detecting a physiological signal, a radio and a proximity detector to measure a distance of the wireless medical device relative to a second wireless medical device. The proximity detector includes a ranging functionality. A wireless communication channel is created when a distance between the wireless medical device and the second wireless medical device is within a first predetermined threshold. The distance is greater than zero. | 01-05-2012 |
20150050888 | Medical Devices with Proximity Detection - A wireless medical device is disclosed. The wireless medical device comprises a processor, a memory, a sensor for detecting a physiological signal, a radio and a proximity detector to measure a distance of the wireless medical device relative to a second wireless medical device. The proximity detector includes a ranging functionality. A wireless communication channel is created when a distance between the wireless medical device and the second wireless medical device is within a first predetermined threshold. The distance is greater than zero. | 02-19-2015 |
20150087933 | Vital Signs Monitor - A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station. | 03-26-2015 |
20150190053 | Body Area Network Pairing Improvements for Clinical Workflows - A method for establishing a connection between a first electronic computing device and a second electronic computing device includes moving the second electronic computing device so that it is proximal to the first electronic computing device. When the first electronic computing device detects the proximity of the first electronic computing device relative to the second electronic computing device, a radio on the first electronic device is set to a connectable and discoverable state. A wireless connection is automatically established between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. Data is transmitted between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. | 07-09-2015 |
Frederick L. Lathrop, Spring, TX US
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20100192149 | POWER MANAGER FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES - A virtual power manager provides for, when plural virtual machines are running, accessing these virtual machines to determine their respective virtual-machine power settings and determining hardware power settings at least in part as an aggregate function of the virtual-machine power settings. | 07-29-2010 |
20110077878 | POWER SUPPLY WITH DATA COMMUNICATIONS - Apparatus and methods are provided for use with smart utility grids. A smart power supply includes power metering to determine instantaneous and cumulative energy consumption of the power supply and a computer coupled thereto. Communications transceivers enable the smart power supply to communicate with both the computer and smart entities of a smart utility grid. A user of the computer can view energy consumption data, utility rates, utility loading and other energy-related information by way of the smart power supply. | 03-31-2011 |
20110270549 | Computation Of System Energy - A system comprises an energy source that provides a system current for the system. The system also comprises logic coupled to the energy source. The logic receives an analog signal that is derived from a measurement of current in the system and computes an amount of energy consumed by the system based on the analog signal. | 11-03-2011 |
20130132759 | COMPUTER COMPONENT POWER-CONSUMPTION DATABASE - A computer has components having respective baseline component settings and non-baseline component settings. The computer includes storage media encoded with a program for comparing power consumption when non-baseline settings are in effect with power consumption when a baseline computer setting is in effect to determine power-consumption values to be stored in a database. | 05-23-2013 |
20130155126 | DETERMINATION OF DISPLAY DEVICE POWER CONSUMPTION - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to determination of display device power consumption. In example embodiments, an operating parameter of a display device of a computing device is received, which, in some embodiments, may be a current level of brightness of the display device. A level of power consumption of the display device may then be determined based on the operating parameter. | 06-20-2013 |
George E. Lathrop, Dansville, NY US
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20100277616 | IMAGE FILE FOR STORING DIGITAL IMAGES AND ANCILLARY DATA VALUES USING MULTIPLE ENCODING METHODS - An image format for storing digital images within a baseline DCT compatible bitstream comprises entropy coded image data, a first application marker storing a first data value using a first encoding method to convey a first information value related to the image, and a second application marker storing a second data value using a second encoding method to convey the same said first information value related to the image. More specifically, the first application marker uses TIFF tags within an Exif application marker and the second application marker uses a FlashPix compatible structured storage stream, while the entropy coded data includes restart markers to define tile boundaries within the entropy coded image data. | 11-04-2010 |
20120033102 | Image File For Storing Digital Images And Ancillary Data Values Using Multiple Encoding Methods - An image format for storing digital images within a baseline DCT compatible bitstream comprises entropy coded image data, a first application marker storing a first data value using a first encoding method to convey a first information value related to the image, and a second application marker storing a second data value using a second encoding method to convey the same said first information value related to the image. More specifically, the first application marker uses TIFF tags within an Exif application marker and the second application marker uses a FlashPix compatible structured storage stream, while the entropy coded data includes restart markers to define tile boundaries within the entropy coded image data. | 02-09-2012 |
20130135687 | METHOD FOR SCANNING DOCUMENTS - A method for scanning documents in a document scanner ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130135688 | DOCUMENT SCANNER - A document scanner ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130155448 | SCANNER WITH EXCEPTION PREVIEW - A scanning system is described providing an exception correction capability during multi-page scanning operations. A sensing system is used to sense exception conditions during a multi-page scanning operation. In response to detecting an exception, at least one scanned page associated with the exception condition is displayed on an image display and a user interface system is used to provide a plurality of user-selectable corrective actions associated with the exception condition. One or more corrective operations are then performed in response to a user selecting a particular corrective action. | 06-20-2013 |
20130194588 | IMAGE PROCESSING ADAPTER AND METHOD - An image processing adapter having an input connected to a digital image source for receiving digital image data generated or captured by the source. A processing system in the adapter automatically processes the received digital image data to produce processed image data customized for the digital image source. An output connected to the processing system outputs the processed image data to a connected PC or to a network node at a predetermined network destination. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194613 | PROCESSING IMAGES FROM MULTIPLE SCANNERS - An image processing system having a plurality of digital image sources connected to a plurality of interfaces each for receiving digital image data from the sources. A processing subsystem is connected to the interfaces for processing the received digital image data which produces customized processed image data. A program memory connected to the processing subsystem stores executable instructions configured for the processing subsystem to generate the processed image data customized according to the source of the digital images. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194614 | IMAGE PROCESSING MANAGEMENT - An image processing system with an input connected to a network receives digital image data. A plurality of processors coupled to the input also receives the image data. Each of the plurality of processors simultaneously processes one of the multiple digital images and produces processed image data. An output interface coupled to the processors sequentially outputs the processed digital images. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194615 | IMAGE SCANNING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - An image processing system has an input for receiving digital image data and a plurality of processors receives the digital image data which comprises multiple digital images. The processors are each configured to simultaneously process one of the digital images. An output interface sequentially outputs the processed digital images and a system controller monitors the processing and determines a free processor based on image data received at the input and on processed image data appearing at the output. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194617 | IMAGE PROCESSING MANAGEMENT MEHTOD - A method comprising connecting hardware interfaces to a different digital image data source to receive digital image data and connecting processors to the hardware interfaces for simultaneously processing the image data. The digital image data includes source identifiers corresponding to digital images in the digital image data. Processing the image data includes using different types of processing according to the source identifiers. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194618 | METHOD OF IMAGE PROCESSING FROM MULTIPLE SCANNERS - A method of processing digital image data by providing a plurality of hardware interfaces for receiving the digital image data. Each interface is associated with one of a plurality of digital image data sources. A source identifier is included in the data and is used to select a process for the image data which generates processed image data and is sent out over an output interface. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194619 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE SCANNERS - A computer implemented method of receiving digital image data over a network, determining a source of the digital image data, accessing a database for retrieving image processing preferences based on the source of the digital image data, and processing the received digital image data according to the retrieved image processing preferences. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194620 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A method comprising receiving digital image data from a plurality of digital image sources, which contains digital images and source identifiers. A plurality of processors are provided for simultaneously processing the digital images according to stored processing instructions which correspond to the source identifiers. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194639 | IMAGE PROCESSING UNIT FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE SCANNERS - An image processing unit for processing digital image data. A plurality of hardware interfaces each is associated with one of a plurality of digital image sources for receiving image data. There are means for determining a data source from the received image data, and an image processing unit connected to the interfaces processes the received image data to generate processed image data. An output interface connected to the image processing unit outputs the processed image data. | 08-01-2013 |
Gregory Gatewood Lathrop, Breckenridge, CO US
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20120117831 | Snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces - A snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces is disclosed. The present invention comprises a tubular metallic pipe or sleeve of a length sufficient to cover the entire blade on a snowplow, having flared or curved-up end components, a channel in which the snowplow blade can be placed, and relatively large-surface-area “footies” to disperse the weight of the snowplow blade and system. The footies can have flared or curved-up edges so that they can glide over the artificial turf surface instead of digging in or otherwise damaging the surface. In other embodiments, the system is used without footies. A means of attaching the device to various snowplows is described as is a recommended method of using the system to remove snow from a surface. It is to be understood that the system can be used on other, relatively fragile surfaces in addition to artificial turf. | 05-17-2012 |
James Lathrop, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20110298131 | Yttrium contacts for germanium semiconductor radiation detectors - A germanium semiconductor radiation detector contact made of yttrium metal. A thin (˜1000 Å) deposited layer of yttrium metal forms a thin hole-barrier and/or electron-barrier contact on both p- and n-type germanium semiconductor radiation detectors. Yttrium contacts provide a sufficiently high hole barrier to prevent measurable contact leakage current below ˜120 K. The yttrium contacts can be conveniently segmented into multiple electrically independent electrodes having inter-electrode resistances greater than 10 GΩ. Germanium semiconductor radiation detector diodes fabricated with yttrium contacts provide good gamma-ray spectroscopy data. | 12-08-2011 |
James A. Lathrop, Saline, MI US
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20100320018 | Method And System To Prevent Vehicle Driveaway During Battery Charging - A system and method are disclosed for preventing driveaway or roll away of a plug-in electric vehicle when it is being charged or is coupled to an external power supply cord. When it is detected based on at least one of the following conditions: a current is flowing to the battery charger, a voltage source is coupled to the battery charger, an access door allowing access to the receptacle on board the vehicle is open and/or a plug detect switch indicates that a plug is coupled with the receptacle, a mechanical restraint on the driveline is prevented from being released. The mechanical restraint may be a parking brake. Alternatively, the mechanical restraint may include preventing the gear shift selector from being moved out of the park position. | 12-23-2010 |
20100320964 | Method And System To Charge Batteries Only While Vehicle Is Parked - Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle derive all, or at least some, of their power from the electrical grid. The vehicle is provided with a receptacle into which a 110 Volt AC power cord can be plugged. According to the present disclosure, coupling of the external power supply and/or charging are prevented when the vehicle is not in a parked condition. The parked condition is based on the application of a vehicle parking brake and/or a gear shift selector being in a parked position. If a parked condition is not detected, one of the following measures is taken: a relay in the battery charger on board the vehicle is opened thereby disallowing charging; an access door to the receptacle is locked by an access door solenoid; and a plug ejector prevents insertion of a plug into the receptacle. | 12-23-2010 |
20130123064 | Method And System To Prevent Vehicle Driveaway During Battery Charging - A system and method are disclosed for preventing driveaway or roll away of a plug-in electric vehicle when it is being charged or is coupled to an external power supply cord. When it is detected based on at least one of the following conditions: a current is flowing to the battery charger, a voltage source is coupled to the battery charger, an access door allowing access to the receptacle on board the vehicle is open and/or a plug detect switch indicates that a plug is coupled with the receptacle, a mechanical restraint on the driveline is prevented from being released. The mechanical restraint may be a parking brake. Alternatively, the mechanical restraint may include preventing the gear shift selector from being moved out of the park position. | 05-16-2013 |
20150217655 | VERTICAL WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A park assist system may, in response to receiving a signal indicating that a remote inductive charge source is within a vicinity of a vehicle, transition from a park assist mode to a wireless charging mode. During the wireless charging mode, the park assist system generates instructions to assist a driver in positioning the vehicle relative to the inductive charge source. | 08-06-2015 |
20150336464 | ULTRASONIC LOCATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system for charging a vehicle includes a charging station and a vehicle. The charging station includes a wireless charging coil, at least one ultrasonic sensor oriented to detect a vehicle proximate the coil, and a first wireless communication device. The vehicle includes a charge plate, a second wireless communications device in communication with the first wireless communication device, an in-vehicle display, and at least one controller. The controller is configured to present positional information via the display. The positional information corresponds to a vehicle position detected by the at least one sensor and transmitted via the first and second wireless communications devices. | 11-26-2015 |
20160023565 | HANDS FREE VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - A vehicle charging system may include a charge receptacle and an alignment pin mounted to a vehicle and a ground station. The ground station may include a guide having a locating region configured to receive the alignment pin and in response to the alignment pin contacting the locating region translate along a track. An electrical connector may be configured to engage the charge receptacle. The electrical connector may be disposed within a housing associated with the guide. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028265 | ULTRASONIC AND INFRARED OBJECT DETECTION FOR WIRELESS CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A wireless battery charging system for an electric vehicle can include a transmitter assembly configured to send a charging signal to a vehicle, an ultrasonic sensor configured to sense an unwanted object adjacent the transmitter assembly, and an infrared sensor configured to sense an unwanted object adjacent the transmitter assembly. The transmitter assembly includes a primary coil. The infrared sensor and the ultrasonic sensor can sense at least partially overlapping regions to sense an unwanted object in a coil region between the primary coil and a secondary coil of the vehicle. | 01-28-2016 |
20160052414 | Automatic Self-Locating Transmit Coil for Wireless Vehicle Charging - Electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles include a rechargeable traction battery. An automated vehicle charging system is configured to charge the traction battery with minimal operator intervention. The vehicle charging system includes at least one tire pad including a plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors arranged at known locations of the tire pad and outputting signals having a magnitude indicative of a pressure applied by a tire at the known locations. The vehicle charging system also includes at least one controller programmed to receive the signals and control movement of a transmit coil according to a position of the tire on the tire pad that is derived from the signals. The known locations may be generally equally spaced or unevenly spaced across the tire pad. The tire pad may include a tire stop to limit motion of the tire in one direction. | 02-25-2016 |
20160052415 | Self-Locating Multi-Coil System for Wireless Vehicle Charging - Electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles include a rechargeable traction battery. An automated vehicle charging system is configured to charge the traction battery with minimal operator intervention. The vehicle charging system includes a carousel, including a plurality of transmit coils, configured to move in a longitudinal direction and rotate about an axis. The vehicle charging system further includes at least one controller programmed to move the carousel in the longitudinal direction and rotate the carousel about the axis to align a selected transmit coil from the plurality of transmit coils with a vehicle receive coil. The vehicle charging system may receive positioning data from a vehicle and may move and rotate the carousel according to the positioning data to align the selected transmit coil with the vehicle receive coil. | 02-25-2016 |
Jeffrey Lathrop, Park Ridge, NJ US
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20090024536 | Methods and Systems for Reconciling Profit and Loss - In various embodiments, a network based system for reconciling financial data to a general ledger is provided, which comprises a financial data module configured to receive or transmit data from a front office and/or back office concerning a financial transaction or instrument; an adjustments module coupled to the financial data module configured to adjust the data received or transmitted from the front office and/or back office; a tracking module coupled to the financial data module configured to track adjustments made to the financial data; a reconciling module coupled to the data module configured to reconcile financial data from the front office and/or back office; and a lock down and signoff module coupled to the financial data module configured to prevent altering of the financial data and allow an authorized user to provide a digital signature to verify the integrity of the financial data at a close of business day. | 01-22-2009 |
Jeffrey Lathrop, Falcon, CO US
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20140165817 | Lock For Tremolo Bridge - A vibrato bridge system includes a base plate. A mounting frame is attached to the base plate. An anchor mates with an edge of the base plate. A spring arm has a first end attached to the base plate and extending roughly perpendicular to the base plate. A spring has a first end attached to a second end of the spring arm. A spring anchor is attached to a second end of the spring. A magnetic latch is connected between the spring anchor and the second end of the spring arm. When the base plate is in its resting position the two magnets of the lock are essentially touching. The bracket has a pair of parallel slots and a stop pin extends through an end of the male sleeve and through the pair of slots. | 06-19-2014 |
Jerry Lathrop, Boise, ID US
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20150208769 | CLOTHING ADUSTMENT DEVICE - A clothing adjustment device. The clothing adjustment device has a male buckle piece with a protruding peg, and a female belt piece, with passages for the peg. The belt piece passes through a slot in the buckle, is positioned with a peg passage over a peg, and the peg is pressed into engagement with the peg passage. The belt piece is a short section which typically does not go around the waist if used as a belt. | 07-30-2015 |
Joel Lathrop, Jersey City, NJ US
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20140007238 | Collective Threat Intelligence Gathering System | 01-02-2014 |
Julia T. Lathrop, Falls Church, VA US
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20080268474 | PRION PROTEIN LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USE - Ligands that bind to prion proteins and methods for using the ligands for detecting or removing a prion protein from a sample, such as a biological fluid or an environmental sample. The ligands are capable of binding to one or more forms of prion protein including cellular prion protein (PrPc), infectious prion protein (PrPsc), and recombinant prion protein (PrPr). Prions from various species, including humans and hamsters, are bound by the ligands. Also provided is a method of treating or retarding the development of a prion-associated pathology in a subject | 10-30-2008 |
20140206021 | PRION PROTEIN LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USE - Ligands that bind to prion proteins and methods for using the ligands for detecting or removing a prion protein from a sample, such as a biological fluid or an environmental sample. The ligands are capable of binding to one or more forms of prion protein including cellular prion protein (PrPc), infectious prion protein (PrPsc), and recombinant prion protein (PrPr). Prions from various species, including humans and hamsters, are bound by the ligands. Also provided is a method of treating or retarding the development of a prion-associated pathology in a subject | 07-24-2014 |
Julia Tait Lathrop, Falls Church, VA US
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20090258834 | Plasma protein-binding ligands - The invention provides an isolated or purified peptide that binds at least one plasma protein. In one embodiment, the isolated or purified peptide binds to fibrinogen, comprises no more than 10 amino acids, and comprises an amino acid sequence Xaa | 10-15-2009 |
Kathleen A. Lathrop, Olympia, WA US
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20120287650 | Interchangeable Lamp Shade System - A lamp shade cover that fits snugly over a lamp shade or lamp shade liner to provide interchangeable lamp shade decor with a tailored look. In embodiments, a separating closure mechanism attaches sides of the lamp shade cover together to form a lamp shade form that fits snugly over the supporting lamp shade or lamp shade liner. In embodiments, the separating closure mechanism is a separating zipper sewn into either side of the lamp shade cover. Embodiments include an interchangeable lamp shade system that includes a lamp shade liner and one or more lamp shade covers that fit snugly over the lamp shade liner and are removable via the separating closure mechanism of the lamp shade cover. | 11-15-2012 |
Kenneth D Lathrop, Liberty Lake, WA US
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20160016181 | BEAN ROASTER WITH CONTROLLABLE FLUID LOFT AND ELECTROSTATIC COLLECTOR - A bean roaster with controllable fluid loft and electrostatic collector is provided. An example system reduces large industrial features into a smaller roaster, without sacrificing roast flavor. A user can select custom airflow parameters to establish a bean loft mode and fluid loft pattern for a particular roast. Airflow parameters, including air volume and pressure may be user-selected along a continuum. Selected airflow interacts with a cyclonic diffuser to create airflow streams in the roast hopper, which in turn interact with the geometry of the roast hopper itself and the beans, including their size, mass, number, and streamline properties, to create a fluid loft pattern, such as helical pattern or spray pattern. An electrostatic collector applies static charge to chaff and smoke particulates enabling these to be secured within a small machine footprint. The condensed features provide a bean roaster that can use ordinary electrical hookup and common residential venting. | 01-21-2016 |
Kira L. Lathrop, Glenshaw, PA US
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20140307226 | OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AS A RAPID, ACCURATE, NON-CONTACT METHOD OF VISUALIZING THE PALISADES OF VOGT - The innovation provides for a system and method available to image and visualize the palisades of Vogt via a non-contact process, analyze the image volumes acquired, evaluate the status of the palisades of Vogt from the data represented therein, and display the data in real-time or as a part of a medical record for ongoing consideration and evaluation. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael Lathrop, Big Bend, WI US
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20090086919 | APPARATUS FOR X-RAY GENERATION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A composite target for generating x-rays includes a target substrate and at least one material applied to the target substrate with a laser beam. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael Allan Lathrop, Big Bend, WI US
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20100246774 | INTERFACE FOR LIQUID METAL BEARING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An x-ray tube includes a cathode and a target assembly positioned to receive electrons emitted from the cathode. The target assembly includes a target, and a spiral groove bearing (SGB) configured to support the target. The SGB includes a rotatable component having a first surface and a first material attached to the first surface, a stationary component having a second surface and a second material attached to the second surface, the stationary component positioned such that a gap is formed between the first material and the second material, and a liquid metal positioned in the gap, wherein at least one of the first and second materials comprises tantalum. | 09-30-2010 |
20130070902 | INTERFACE FOR LIQUID METAL BEARING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An x-ray tube includes a cathode and a target assembly positioned to receive electrons emitted from the cathode. The target assembly includes a target, and a spiral groove bearing (SGB) configured to support the target. The SGB includes a rotatable component having a first surface and a first material attached to the first surface, a stationary component having a second surface and a second material attached to the second surface, the stationary component positioned such that a gap is formed between the first material and the second material, and a liquid metal positioned in the gap, wherein at least one of the first and second materials comprises tantalum. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael D Lathrop US
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20120026581 | PRECISION OPITCAL MOUNT - An optical apparatus has a primary optical element having a primary spherical optical surface with a primary center of curvature, wherein the primary spherical optical surface has a peripheral portion that extends outside a usable aperture of the optical apparatus, and a secondary optical element. A mount suspends the secondary optical element spaced apart from the primary optical element, wherein the mount comprises a number of leg sections, each leg section extending between the primary and secondary optical elements. Each leg section terminates in a spherical mating surface that rests against the peripheral portion of the primary optical element. The spherical mating surface has a mating surface center of curvature that is substantially concentric with the primary center of curvature. | 02-02-2012 |
Norman D. Lathrop, Ballston Lake, NY US
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20100162705 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND/OR APPARATUS RELATING TO STEAM TURBINE EXHAUST DIFFUSERS - An axial flow steam turbine flow path that includes a rotor and a casing defining the axial steam flow path; and a toroidal diffuser for diffusing the exhaust steam and turning the exhaust steam from a generally axial flow direction to a generally transverse or vertical and tangential direction; wherein the toroidal diffuser comprises a diffuser that, at least in part, incorporates the shape of a toroid or a section of a toroid; and wherein a toroid comprises the shape generated by revolving a circular or oval shape in three dimensional space about an axis coplanar with the circular or oval shape, which does not touch the circular or oval shape. | 07-01-2010 |
Norman Douglas Lathrop, Ballston Lake, NY US
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20120006026 | STEAM TURBINE SHELL - A steam turbine apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the steam turbine apparatus comprises: an exhaust shell portion including: a first section having a semi-circular cross-section; an exhaust section contiguous with the first section, the exhaust section including an intermediate-pressure exhaust outlet; and a second section having an oblate spherical cross-section including a substantially flattened portion, the second section configured to fluidly connect with the first section, wherein the first section and the second section form a continuous steam flow path. | 01-12-2012 |
Olin Lathrop, Boston, MA US
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20160055767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED MEDICAL SIMULATOR - A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module. | 02-25-2016 |
Randy Lathrop, Wilsonville, OR US
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20110148757 | OPTICAL INPUT PEN DEVICE WITH A TRIGGER-STYLE SWITCH - An optical pen device for an image display system is provided. The optical pen device includes a trigger-style switch disposed to increase user control when using a switch on the optical pen. The switch may be actuated in a direction parallel to an optical input axis of the optical pen device. | 06-23-2011 |
Ray Lathrop, Nashville, TN US
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20140277105 | MATERIAL MANIPULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for use in manipulating material during a medical procedure includes positioning the material in engagement with a major side surface on a distal end portion of a shaft. A gripper is operated to grip the material between a wire and a major side surface of the shaft by moving the wire along a longitudinal central axis of the shaft. Material is moved to a desired position relative to a patient's body while the material is gripped between the wire and the major side surface of the distal end portion of the shaft. The wire is then retracted along the longitudinal central axis of the shaft to release the material for movement relative to the end distal end portion of the shaft. | 09-18-2014 |
20150223832 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURATION, DESIGN, AND OPERATION OF AN ACTIVE CANNULA ROBOT - The present invention relates to a system and apparatus for implementing a method for identifying tube parameters of a curved tube of an active cannula for operating on a target in a patient. The method includes the step (a) of acquiring a model of the patient anatomy including the target. The method also includes the step (b) of selecting a set of parameters characterizing a curved tube. The method also includes the step (c) of computing a workspace for an active cannula having the selected curved tube parameters. The method also includes the step (d) of comparing the workspace to the anatomical model to determine the degree to which an active cannula having the selected curved tube parameters covers the target. The method also includes the step (e) of repeating steps (b) through (d) through a defined number of curved tube parameter sets. The method also includes the step (f) of identifying the curved tube parameters that provide an active cannula with an optimal degree of target coverage. | 08-13-2015 |
Ray A. Lathrop, Nashville, TN US
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20120277762 | DEXTEROUS SURGICAL MANIPULATOR AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical manipulator includes an internal working end having an internal joint, and an external control interface linked to the internal working end for controlling the internal working end. The external control interface includes at least one lever defining a grip volume for a surgeon's hand when gripping and operating the at least one lever, and an external joint linked to the internal joint for controlling the internal joint. The external joint is positioned substantially within the grip volume. | 11-01-2012 |
20150080908 | ENERGY BALANCE MECHANISM FOR FLEXURE JOINT - Systems and method are described for counterbalancing the force required to deform a flexure joint. The system includes an elastically deformable flexure joint, a control joint, and an energy balance system. The control joint is mechanically linked to the flexure joint such that movement of the control joint causes a corresponding deformation of the flexure joint. The energy balance system provides a spring force to aid movement of the control joint and to overcome an elastic force required to deform the flexure joint. | 03-19-2015 |
Ray Adams Lathrop, Atlanta, GA US
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20110087134 | LANCING DEVICES HAVING LANCET EJECTION ASSEMBLY - A lancing device is provided for use with a removable lancet. The lancing device includes a housing and a lancet carrier slidably disposed within the housing and adapted to receive the lancet. A user-actuated ejection slide is mounted to the housing to eject the lancet from the lancet carrier. A locking member is pivotally mounted to the housing. As the ejection slide moves forward, it rotates the locking member to block forward movement of the lancet carrier during ejection. The locking member is configured so that substantially all of the force exerted on it by the lancet carrier is transmitted to the housing via the pivotal mounting. | 04-14-2011 |
20110144684 | LANCING DEVICES HAVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - Lancing devices are disclosed having a carriage slidably disposed within the housing and a lancet carrier configured to directly receive and hold the lancet. The lancet carrier is engaged within the carriage and movable relative to and independently of the carriage between a forward incision position and a rearward cocked position. A trigger assembly has a user accessible first portion and a second portion attached to the carriage and movable with the carriage along the longitudinal axis. The second portion is configured to maintain the lancet carrier in the rearward cocked position and the first portion is configured to release the lancet carrier from the rearward cocked position. | 06-16-2011 |
20110282375 | LANCETS AND METHODS OF USE - Lancets and methods of use are provided. Embodiments include lancets including a sleeve mounted to an elongated body having a needle terminating in a sharp tip. | 11-17-2011 |
20110319919 | COCKING MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device is disclosed in which cocking of the lancet holder is achieved in response to retraction of a push member. A lancing device is also disclosed in which a lancet storage compartment is provided in the housing of the lancing device and closing movement of a closure member for the storage compartment has the effect of cocking the lancet holder. Methods of cocking lancing devices are also disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
Ray Adams Lathrop, Nashville, TN US
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20100042131 | COCKING MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device is disclosed in which cocking of the lancet holder is achieved in response to retraction of a push member. A lancing device is also disclosed in which a lancet storage compartment is provided in the housing of the lancing device and closing movement of a closure member for the storage compartment has the effect of cocking the lancet holder. Methods of cocking lancing devices are also disclosed. | 02-18-2010 |
20100042132 | SIDE LOADING LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device including a rail having opposed side surfaces, a lancet that is receivable on the rail, and a firing mechanism configured to propel the lancet. The lancet has a sharp tip and a body configured to engage the opposed side surfaces of the rail. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert Lathrop, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090030060 | INTRAVAGINAL TREATMENT OF VAGINAL INFECTIONS WITH METRONIDAZOLE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a buffered non-flowing composition suitable for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. The composition includes metronidazole in a concentration of about 0.50% (w/w) to about 1.50% (w/w). The metronidazole is present together with a buffer system in a physiologically tolerable medium. The buffer system provides an acidic buffered pH value for the composition in the range of about 5.0 to about 6.0. The present invention also provides for a method for inhibiting a microorganism. The method includes contacting a microorganism with an effective amount of the composition of the present invention, for a period of time effective to inhibit the microorganism. The present invention also provides for a method for treating bacterial vaginosis in a human patient. The method includes intravaginal administration to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of the composition the present invention. The composition is introduced into the vagina at least once a day for a time period of at least one day. | 01-29-2009 |
20110009481 | MEDICAMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL SKIN AND TUMOUR DISEASES - The invention relates to a medicament containing a compound of general formula (I), where R | 01-13-2011 |
20140357607 | CORTICOSTEROID COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to pharmaceutical corticosteroid compositions, and methods of making the same. | 12-04-2014 |
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Robert Lathrop, Chattanooga, TN US
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20130002456 | In-Cab Communications Module - A communications module for conveying information to the driver of a truck is provided. The module is designed to reside in the cab of a truck that is carrying a full truckload of cargo. The communications module includes a user interface such as a screen. The communications module also has a modem. The modem is used for communicating with a host trucking management system through a wireless communications system. The communications module has a vehicle navigation system. The vehicle navigation system communicates with a GPS satellite system to generate maps on the user interface. The navigation system allows the driver to refer to a map on a screen for driving directions en route to a cargo pick-up location or other location. Further, the communications module includes a processing unit that is programmed to receive cargo delivery data sets from the host trucking management system. | 01-03-2013 |
Robert Lathrop, Soddy Daisy, TN US
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20100169199 | Method for In-Cab Driver Operation - A method for transporting cargo using a truck is provided. Preferably, the method is used in connection with full truckload operations. The method generally includes powering up a communications module residing within a cab of the truck. The communications module comprises a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface. The method further includes receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module. The data set is sent from a host trucking management system. The data set provides at least a first cargo delivery location for the driver. The method then includes the driver acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface. Acknowledgment of receipt of the first cargo delivery location causes a signal to be sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system. The method also includes driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location. Upon arrival, the host trucking management system is informed. This is done by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module. | 07-01-2010 |
Robert W. Lathrop, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130018104 | EMULSIVE COMPOSITION CONTAINING DAPSONE - The present invention relates to a topical, emulsive composition containing Dapsone or its derivative. The inventive composition incorporates emollients and Dapsone or its derivative in a stable emulsion. The stability is achieved through the use of a combination of certain surfactant mixtures and an enhancer providing solubility of the Dapsone. | 01-17-2013 |
Taylor Sue Lathrop, Breckenridge, CO US
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20120117831 | Snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces - A snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces is disclosed. The present invention comprises a tubular metallic pipe or sleeve of a length sufficient to cover the entire blade on a snowplow, having flared or curved-up end components, a channel in which the snowplow blade can be placed, and relatively large-surface-area “footies” to disperse the weight of the snowplow blade and system. The footies can have flared or curved-up edges so that they can glide over the artificial turf surface instead of digging in or otherwise damaging the surface. In other embodiments, the system is used without footies. A means of attaching the device to various snowplows is described as is a recommended method of using the system to remove snow from a surface. It is to be understood that the system can be used on other, relatively fragile surfaces in addition to artificial turf. | 05-17-2012 |
Todd Lathrop, Oakdale, PA US
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20140306715 | MISSING OR BROKEN NEUTRAL MONITORING CIRCUIT FOR SPLIT PHASE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CONFIGURATIONS - A circuit for indicating a broken or missing neutral in a split phase electrical distribution configuration having an unbalanced load includes: a voltage divider configured to divide the voltage difference between a first line and a second line and to output the divided voltage difference as a virtual neutral; a rectifier including an input of the virtual neutral, the neutral, and an output, the rectifier configured to rectify a voltage difference between the virtual neutral and the neutral; a determination circuit including an input of the rectified voltage difference, a reference voltage and an output, the determination circuit configured to determine if the neutral is missing or broken based on the rectified voltage difference and the reference voltage; and an indicator circuit configured to indicate when the neutral is missing or broken based on the output of the determination circuit. | 10-16-2014 |
Todd M. Lathrop, Oakdale, PA US
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20080258557 | MULTIPLE GENERATOR LOADCENTER AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING POWER FROM MULTIPLE GENERATORS - A loadcenter supplies power to a non-critical load, a critical load and an ultra-critical load, and is capable of isolating a first distribution panel distributing power to the non-critical load from a second distribution panel distributing power to the critical load to enable the isolated distribution panels to be supplied with power from separate generator power sources in response to power supplied by a utility power source to both distribution panels becoming unacceptable. A third distribution panel distributes power to the ultra-critical load and is selectively supplied with alternating current (AC) power from either the second distribution panel, when the second distribution panel has AC power, or from AC power generated from direct current (DC) power stored in a battery when the second distribution panel lacks AC power. | 10-23-2008 |
20080258558 | MULTIPLE GENERATOR LOADCENTER AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING POWER FROM MULTIPLE GENERATORS - A loadcenter for supplying power to a critical load is capable of isolating a distribution panel distributing power to the critical load from another distribution panel distributing power to a non-critical load to enable the isolated distribution panels being supplied with power from separate generator power sources in response to power supplied by a utility power source to both distribution panels becoming unacceptable. | 10-23-2008 |
20090179498 | TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROLLER PROVIDING AN ALTERNATING CURRENT VOLTAGE TO A GENERATOR AND TRANSFER SWITCH INCLUDING THE SAME - A transfer switch controller is for a transfer switch. The transfer switch controller includes a first input having an alternating current voltage and structured to input power from a utility power source, second inputs structured to input remote or local signals, and an output structured to output an alternating current voltage to a standby generator. A normally closed switch, such as a relay, includes a number of normally closed contacts electrically connected between the first input and the output. The normally closed contacts are normally closed to cause the alternating current voltage of the first input to be normally output to the alternating current voltage of the output. A microprocessor cooperates with the second inputs and the normally closed switch. The microprocessor causes the normally closed switch to open responsive to one or more of the remote or local signals. | 07-16-2009 |
20100013308 | TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROLLER EMPLOYING ACTIVE INDUCTIVE LOAD CONTROL AND TRANSFER SWITCH INCLUDING THE SAME - A transfer switch controller is for a transfer switch, which cooperates with a plurality of loads including an air conditioner. The transfer switch controller includes a first input structured to input a thermostat start request signal for the air conditioner, a second input structured to determine power consumed by the loads, an output structured to output a start signal to the air conditioner, and a circuit. The circuit cooperates with the first input, the second input and the output. The circuit causes the start signal to be output by the output responsive to the thermostat start request signal of the first input if the determined power consumed by the loads is less than the difference between a predetermined maximum power output of a generator and a previous maximum peak start up power consumed by the air conditioner. | 01-21-2010 |
20100141047 | CLOSED TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The disclosed concept provides for a closed transition automatic transfer switch assembly having only two switch assemblies. This system utilizes a first switch assembly and a bypass switch assembly. The switch assemblies are each physically coupled to two power sources as well as the system load. The switch assemblies each include a power actuated contact arm. Each contact arm is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the system load. Each contact arm may further be placed in one of the following configuration; a first configuration wherein the contact arm couples, and provides electrical communication between, the first source and the system load conductor, a second configuration wherein the contact arm couples, and provides electrical communication between, the second source and the system load conductor, and a neutral configuration wherein neither the first source nor the second source is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the system load conductor. | 06-10-2010 |
20120104848 | AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH RESPONSIVE TO SERIAL COMMUNICATION MESSAGE AND POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A power system includes a first power source, a second power source, an automatic transfer switch, and a number of loads powered by an output of the automatic transfer switch. The automatic transfer switch includes a first input structured to receive power from the first power source, a second input structured to receive power from the second power source, the output, a transfer mechanism structured to electrically connect only one of the first input and the second input to the output, and a receiver structured to receive a serial communication message and cause the transfer mechanism to electrically connect only the second input to the output. | 05-03-2012 |
20140307353 | POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING A LOAD PANEL PROTECTING A FACILITY FROM A BROKEN OR MISSING NEUTRAL OF A SPLIT PHASE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CONFIGURATION - A power system is for a facility. The power system includes a load panel powered from a split phase electrical distribution configuration having a first line, a second line and a neutral. A two-pole circuit interrupter in the load panel receives power from the first line, the second line and the neutral, and protects an unbalanced load. The two-pole circuit interrupter is structured to trip open or open responsive to an input. A circuit in the load panel is structured to determine that the neutral is broken or missing and responsively output to the input to cause the two-pole circuit interrupter to trip open or open. | 10-16-2014 |
Todd Matthew Lathrop, Oakdale, PA US
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20110057514 | POWER METER WITH TRANSFER SWITCH - Apparatus and methods for providing a capability to perform automatic switching between a primary and secondary power source and primary source metering in the same meter enclosure. | 03-10-2011 |
20120090966 | AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH WITH TRANSFER INHIBITOR - Apparatuses and methods for providing a capability to prevent an automatic transfer switch from automatically switching from a primary to a secondary power source are illustrated. The automatic transfer switch includes a transfer inhibitor that is configured to receive a transfer inhibit signal. In response to receiving the transfer inhibit signal, a switching logic is configured to prevent a contactor of the automatic transfer switch from automatically connecting the secondary source to a load. | 04-19-2012 |