Mcgregor, US
Aaron Lee Mcgregor, Hillsboro, TX US
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20150345916 | Energetic Device Labeling - A method and apparatus for including information on a shaped charge. | 12-03-2015 |
Aaron Steven Mcgregor, Marshalltown, IA US
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20140124055 | VALVE CAGE HAVING ZERO DEAD BAND BETWEEN NOISE ABATEMENT AND HIGH CAPACITY FLOW SECTIONS - A valve cage for a fluid flow control device includes a hollow cylindrical body, a noise abatement section, a high capacity flow section, and a transition section. The noise abatement section has a plurality of inlet openings, a plurality of outlet openings, and a plurality of tortuous flow paths extending between the inlet and outlet openings. The high capacity flow section is disposed axially adjacent to the noise abatement section and includes a first axial end, a second axial end, and a plurality of primary flow openings. The transition section is defined at an interface between the noise abatement section and the second axial end of the high capacity flow section and includes a plurality of transition openings. The transition section provides a valve cage with zero dead band between the noise abatement and high capacity flow sections when implemented into a fluid flow control device. | 05-08-2014 |
Alaina M. Mcgregor, Blacksburg, VA US
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20150124266 | BODY SHAPE, POSITION, AND POSTURE RECOGNITION SUIT WITH MULTI-CORE OPTICAL SHAPE SENSING FIBER - A measurement apparatus includes a body suit for a body that includes an appendage having a pivotable joint, the body suit comprising a sleeve to cover the appendage, wherein a first portion of the sleeve is configured to cover the pivotable joint. One or more multi-core optical fiber sensors is/are within or on the sleeve in a routing pattern that is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the sleeve except within the first portion and that is at least partially transverse to the longitudinal axis within the first portion. An optical shape sensing system coupled to the one or more multi-core optical fiber sensors sends light into the one or more multi-core optical fiber sensors and determines a position of each of the multiple appendages based on reflected optical signal measurements detected from one or more multi-core optical fiber sensors. | 05-07-2015 |
Andrew Mcgregor, Minnetonka, MN US
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20080307970 | NECK-WORN AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A neck-worn personal air filtration device for providing a zone of filtered air around or near a user's breathing zone is described. The device comprises a blower, a hose, and a neck-worn plenum including a filter. Air blown from the blower, passes through the hose and into the plenum exiting the plenum. The air is filtered by a filter for breathing by the user. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308106 | PERSONAL AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A personal air filtration device and methods of using the same for providing a zone of filtered air proximate a breathing zone of a user are described. A blower provides an air flow to a head support which delivers the air flow to a zone proximate the users head. The air flow passes through a filter. The filter can be a point of delivery filter disposed about an air permeable surface of the head support. The delivered air flow can provide a laminar air flow defining a zone of filtered air about the user's breathing zone. | 12-18-2008 |
20110315142 | NECK-WORN AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A neck-worn personal air filtration device for providing a zone of filtered air around or near a user's breathing zone is described. The device comprises a blower, a hose, and a neck-worn plenum including a filter. Air blown from the blower, passes through the hose and into the plenum exiting the plenum. The air is filtered by a filter for breathing by the user. | 12-29-2011 |
20120024154 | PERSONAL AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A personal air filtration device and methods of using the same for providing a zone of filtered air proximate a breathing zone of a user are described. A blower provides an air flow to a head support which delivers the air flow to a zone proximate the users head. The air flow passes through a filter. The filter can be a point of delivery filter disposed about an air permeable surface of the head support. The delivered air flow can provide a laminar air flow defining a zone of filtered air about the user's breathing zone. | 02-02-2012 |
20150290479 | NECK-WORN AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A neck-worn personal air filtration device for filtering aero-allergens and providing a zone of filtered air around or near a user's breathing zone is described. The device may include an air source adapted to deliver a pressurized airflow, a hose, and a neck-worn plenum including a filter. The airflow being caused to accumulate within the plenum and exit the plenum through the air permeable surface. The air is filtered by a filter for breathing by the user. | 10-15-2015 |
Andrew Mcgregor, Amherst, MA US
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20110138264 | Verification Of Data Stream Computations Using Third-Party-Supplied Annotations - A third party that performs data stream computation is requested to return not only the solution to the computation, but also “annotations” to the original data stream. The annotations are then used by the data owner (in actuality, a “verifier” associated with the data owner) to check the results of the third party's computations. As implemented, the verifier combines the annotations with the original data, performs some computations, and is then assured of the correctness of the provided solution. The cost of verification is significantly lower to the data owner than the cost of fully processing the data “in house”. | 06-09-2011 |
Andrew Mcgregor, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150328428 | PERSONAL AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A personal air filtration device and methods of using the same for providing a zone of filtered air proximate a breathing zone of a user are described. A blower provides an air flow to a head support which delivers the air flow to a zone proximate the users head. The air flow passes through a filter. The filter can be a point of delivery filter disposed about an air permeable surface of the head support. The delivered air flow can provide a laminar air flow defining a zone of filtered air about the user's breathing zone. | 11-19-2015 |
Andrew Iain Shaw Mcgregor, Amherst, MA US
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20110145223 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPRESENTING PROBABILISTIC DATA USING A PROBABILISTIC HISTOGRAM - Methods and apparatus for representing probabilistic data using a probabilistic histogram are disclosed. An example method comprises partitioning a plurality of ordered data items into a plurality of buckets, each of the data items capable of having a data value from a plurality of possible data values with a probability characterized by a respective individual probability distribution function (PDF), each bucket associated with a respective subset of the ordered data items bounded by a respective beginning data item and a respective ending data item, and determining a first representative PDF for a first bucket associated with a first subset of the ordered data items by partitioning the plurality of possible data values into a first plurality of representative data ranges and respective representative probabilities based on an error between the first representative PDF and a first plurality of individual PDFs characterizing the first subset of the ordered data items. | 06-16-2011 |
20120159500 | VALIDATION OF PRIORITY QUEUE PROCESSING - A method for validating outsourced processing of a priority queue includes configuring a verifier for independent, single-pass processing of priority queue operations that include insertion operations and extraction operations and priorities associated with each operation. The verifier may be configured to validate N operations using a memory space having a size that is proportional to the square root of N using an algorithm to buffer the operations as a series of R epochs. Extractions associated with each individual epoch may be monitored using arrays Y and Z. Insertions for the epoch k may monitored using arrays X and Z. The processing of the priority queue operations may be verified based on the equality or inequality of the arrays X, Y, and Z. Hashed values for the arrays may be used to test their equality to conserve storage requirements. | 06-21-2012 |
Ben Mcgregor, Bozeman, MT US
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20140268307 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MICRO-ROTATIONAL CALIBRATION FOR AN NLO CRYSTAL ENABLED LASER SYSTEM - The invention pertains to an apparatus and a method for tuning and then locking a nonlinear crystal to the angle at which phase-matching occurs. It is particularly advantageous to conduct tuning automatically and in the field. | 09-18-2014 |
Ben Colin Mcgregor, Frisco, TX US
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20140041866 | Systems and Methods for Locating Wellbore Servicing Tools Within a Wellbore - Disclosed are methods and systems for accurately locating wellbore servicing tools within a wellbore. A positioning system includes an elongate housing defining a piston bore with first and second axial ends, a sleeve arranged within the piston bore and having an upset extending radially outward therefrom, one or more lugs arranged within the elongate housing and radially movable when acted upon by the upset, a first biasing device arranged within the piston bore at the second axial end, and at least one RFID tag arranged on the production tubular and configured to communicate with at least one RFID reader arranged on the elongate housing, the at least one RFID reader being configured to deploy the first biasing device upon communicating with the at least one RFID tag, and thereby force the sleeve toward the first axial end and the upset into engagement with the lugs which engage a profile. | 02-13-2014 |
Cecilia Mcgregor, Athens, GA US
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20140041078 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING WATERMELON PLANTS WITH SELECTED SEED SIZES - The present disclosure provides for unique watermelon plants with a desired seed size phenotype and their progeny. Such plants may comprise an introgressed QTL associated with a desired seed size phenotype. In certain aspects, compositions, including distinct polymorphic molecular markers, and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, selecting, and the like of plants or germplasm with a desired seed size phenotype are provided. | 02-06-2014 |
Christopher G.a. Mcgregor, Rochester, MN US
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20090043383 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED HEART VALVE XENOGRAFTS - The invention relates to heart valve xenografts from transgenic pigs having a disruption of an α1-3 galactosyl transferase nucleic acid sequence and use of the xenografts for treating a patient. | 02-12-2009 |
20090324674 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED HEART VALVE XENOGRAFTS - A method for producing a heart valve xenograft from bovine tissue expressing reduced or undetectable levels of I1-3 galactosyl transferase are provided. | 12-31-2009 |
20130111614 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING CARDIAC XENOGRAFT REJECTION | 05-02-2013 |
Daniel L. Mcgregor, Renton, WA US
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20150362920 | AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE PROFILE GENERATION COMPLIANT WITH NOISE ABATEMENT LIMITS - Systems and methods are described for dynamically generating flight departure profiles that are in compliance with aircraft emission limits. Emission limits may include noise abatement limits. Flight departure profiles may be generated on a flight by flight basis, and/or may be based on then-current conditions such as wind speed, wind direction, and ambient temperature. | 12-17-2015 |
Daniel Lee Mcgregor, Renton, WA US
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20140222337 | Route Modeler for Improving Desired Environmental and Economic Flight Characteristics - A method and apparatus for processing routes is disclosed. An area of interest associated with a number of routes for a number of aircraft and an identification of a number of weightings for a number of characteristics for the number of routes are identified. The number of characteristics includes at least one of a number of environmental characteristics or a number of economic characteristics. A number of new routes are generated based on information about the number of routes associated with the area of interest. Values are identified for characteristics in the number of characteristics for each new route in the number of new routes and for each route in the number of routes based on the information. A performance value is identified for the each new route and for the each route based on the values and the number of weightings for the number of characteristics. | 08-07-2014 |
David Mcgregor, Grayslake, IL US
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20090099294 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE ORGANOCLAYS - The surface of hydrophobically-modified smectite clays (i.e., organophilic clays) are modified using a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the hydrophilic surface-modification of a hydrophobically-modified smectite clay with a hydrophilic polymer, renders the organoclays adequately dispersible in water. | 04-16-2009 |
20090104134 | ORGANOPHILIC CLAY FOR THICKENING ORGANIC SOLVENTS - An organophilic clay for thickening hydrophobic liquids comprising a layered silicate material, surfaces of said layered silicate material modified by an amphipathic copolymer prepared from a first comonomer that generates a hydrophilic homopolymer that is essentially insoluble in a hydrophobic liquid and a second comonomer that generates a hydrophobic homopolymer that is soluble in a hydrophobic liquid, said organophilic clay containing at least 10% by weight water, based on the dry weight of the layered silicate material. | 04-23-2009 |
20100173003 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING BENEFIT AGENTS - A benefit agent encapsulated in a particulate-based encapsulant, and a method of manufacturing the encapsulated benefit agent, are disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
David Ross Mcgregor, Apex, NC US
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20080297274 | CAPACITIVE/RESISTIVE DEVICES, ORGANIC DIELECTRIC LAMINATES AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS INCORPORATING SUCH DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - This invention relates to a capacitive/resistive device, which may be embedded within a layer of a printed wiring board. Embedding the device conserves board surface real estate, and reduces the number of solder connections, thereby increasing reliability. More specifically, the device, comprises a first metallic foil; a second metallic foil; a first electrode formed from the first metallic foil; a dielectric disposed over the first electrode; a resistor element formed on and adjacent to the dielectric; a conductive trace; and a second electrode formed from the second metallic foil and disposed over the dielectric and in electrical contact with the resistor element, wherein the dielectric is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and wherein said dielectric comprises an unfilled polymer of dielectric constant less than 4.0. | 12-04-2008 |
20100270644 | METHODS OF EMBEDDING THIN-FILM CAPACITORS INTO SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES USING TEMPORARY CARRIER LAYERS - Disclosed are methods of making a semiconductor package comprising at least one thin-film capacitor embedded into at least one build-up layer of said semiconductor package. A thin-film capacitor is provided wherein the thin-film capacitor has a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric. A temporary carrier layer is applied to the first electrode and the second electrode is patterned. A PWB core and a build-up material are provided, and the build-up material is placed between the PWB core and the patterned second electrode of said thin-film capacitor. The patterned electrode side of the thin-film capacitor is laminated to the PWB core by way of the build-up material, the temporary carrier layer is removed, and the first electrode is patterned. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270645 | THIN-FILM CAPACITOR STRUCTURES EMBEDDED IN SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are semiconductor packages comprising at least one thin-film capacitor attached to a printed wiring board core through build-up layers, wherein a first electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a thin nickel foil, a second electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a copper electrode, and a copper layer is formed on the nickel foil. The interconnections between the thin-film capacitor and the semiconductor device provide a low inductance path to transfer charge to and from the semiconductor device. Also provided are methods for fabricating such semiconductor packages. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270646 | THIN-FILM CAPACITOR STRUCTURES EMBEDDED IN SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are semiconductor packages comprising at least one thin-film capacitor attached to a printed wiring board core through build-up layers, wherein a first electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a thin nickel foil, a second electrode comprises a copper electrode, and a copper layer is formed on the nickel foil. The interconnections between the thin-film capacitor and the semiconductor device provide a low inductance path to transfer charge to and from the semiconductor device. Also provided are methods for fabricating such semiconductor packages. | 10-28-2010 |
20110311718 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THIN-FILM DIELECTRICS AND CAPACITORS ON METAL FOILS - Disclosed is a method of making a thin-film dielectric, comprising providing a base metal foil, forming a barium titanate-based dielectric precursor layer over a base metal foil, pre-annealing the dielectric precursor layer and base metal foil, rapidly heating the pre-annealed dielectric precursor layer from a temperature of less than 530° C. to an annealing temperature of more than 800° C. in less than 15 seconds; and annealing the dielectric to form a crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric on the base metal foil, wherein the crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric has grains with an average grain size that is greater or equal to 50 nanometers. Also disclosed is a method of making a capacitor comprised of the thin-film dielectric formed on a base metal foil according to the method described above with a second conductive layer formed over the dielectric. | 12-22-2011 |
Dennis Mcgregor, Farmers Branch, TX US
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20150218863 | LOW PROFILE ADJUSTABLE SOFT CLOSE HINGE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a low profile, adjustable, soft close hinge comprised of a hinge cup pivotally connected to a hinge body via a hinge arm and a hinge link in a four-bar linkage arrangement. A spring biases the hinge to a closed position. The hinge body is adjustably connected to an inner frame with an overlay adjustment screw and depth adjustment cam. The inner frame releasably connects the hinge body to a mounting plate. A stop bracket is adjustably and slidably connected to the hinge body by a helical cam. The adjustable position of the stop bracket relative to the hinge body determines the point at which the damping functionality of a damper begins during a hinge closing movement. A linkage sub-assembly pivotally connects the damper to the hinge link. | 08-06-2015 |
20150300065 | HINGE COVER AND METHOD OF USE - A hinge cover assembly for a pre-mounted hinge includes a cup cover releasably connected to a hinge cup of the pre-mounted hinge, an arm cover removably connected to a hinge arm of the pre-mounted hinge, the hinge arm pivotally connected to the hinge cup, and a hinge cover pivotally connected to the cup cover and slidably engaged with the arm cover. The hinge cover is pivotally connected to the hinge cup with a set of pins and a set of torsion springs. The set of torsion springs bias the hinge cover against the arm cover. As the hinge cup is pivoted between an open position and a closed position, the bias of the set of torsion springs and the slidable engagement of the hinge cover with the arm cover enables the hinge cover to extend and retract with respect to the hinge arm and cover the pre-mounted hinge. | 10-22-2015 |
20160040466 | LOW PROFILE ADJUSTABLE SOFT CLOSE HINGE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a low profile, adjustable, soft close hinge comprised of a hinge cup pivotally connected to a hinge body via a hinge arm and a hinge link in a four-bar linkage arrangement. A spring biases the hinge to a closed position. The hinge body is adjustably connected to an inner frame with an overlay adjustment screw and depth adjustment cam. The inner frame releasably connects the hinge body to a mounting plate. A stop bracket is adjustably and slidably connected to the hinge body by a helical cam. The adjustable position of the stop bracket relative to the hinge body determines the point at which the damping functionality of a damper begins during a hinge closing movement. A linkage sub-assembly pivotally connects the damper to the hinge link. | 02-11-2016 |
Dennis Mcgregor, Dallas, TX US
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20160045039 | ADJUSTABLE ROTARY SHELF ASSEMBLY FOR A CORNER CABINET AND METHOD OF USE - A vertically adjustable rotary shelf assembly for use within a corner cabinet is provided. The shelf assembly includes an inner pole telescopically engaged with an outer pole. Disc shaped shelves are adjustably attached. A first height adjustment assembly provides a “macro” adjustment between the inner pole and the outer pole. A second height adjustment assembly provides a “micro” adjustment. The second height adjustment provides a shaft having a threaded section, a thumbwheel threadably engaged with the threaded section, and a two lobed cam. Rotation of the thumbwheel adjusts the vertical position of the outer pole, the shelves, and an attached cabinet face to align the cabinet face with the adjacent cabinets. A flexible cam follower is provided. The flexible cam follower engages the two lobed cam to bias the cabinet face in a “home” position. | 02-18-2016 |
Dennis Mcgregor, Bossier City, LA US
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20150147008 | UNDERMOUNT DRAWER SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An undermount drawer slide mounting clip releasably attaches a drawer to a drawer rail assembly mounted in a cabinet carcass. The apparatus is capable of effecting positional adjustments of the drawer in three directions without removing the drawer from the cabinet carcass. The apparatus is comprised of a body slidingly engaged with a bonnet. A trigger pivotally connected between the body and the bonnet. A spring loaded catch slidable within the bonnet and acted on by the trigger to releasably attach the apparatus to a drawer rail assembly. A threaded spindle rotates within the base and adjusts the horizontal position of the drawer. A ramp adjustably connected to the base adjusts the vertical position of the drawer. A plunger extends from a housing connected to the body and is adjacent the drawer rail assembly. A lever pivotable within the housing moves the plunger and adjusts the depth of the drawer. | 05-28-2015 |
20150342345 | UNDERMOUNT DRAWER SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An undermount drawer slide mounting clip releasably attaches a drawer to a drawer rail assembly mounted in a cabinet carcass. The apparatus is capable of effecting positional adjustments of the drawer in three directions without removing the drawer from the cabinet carcass. The apparatus is comprised of a body slidingly engaged with a bonnet. A trigger pivotally connected between the body and the bonnet. A spring loaded catch slidable within the bonnet and acted on by the trigger to releasably attach the apparatus to a drawer rail assembly. A threaded spindle rotates within the base and adjusts the horizontal position of the drawer. A ramp adjustably connected to the base adjusts the vertical position of the drawer. A plunger extends from a housing connected to the body and is adjacent the drawer rail assembly. A lever pivotable within the housing moves the plunger and adjusts the depth of the drawer. | 12-03-2015 |
20150342347 | UNDERMOUNT DRAWER SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An undermount drawer slide mounting clip releasably attaches a drawer to a drawer rail assembly mounted in a cabinet carcass. The apparatus is capable of effecting positional adjustments of the drawer in three directions without removing the drawer from the cabinet carcass. The apparatus is comprised of a body slidingly engaged with a bonnet. A trigger pivotally connected between the body and the bonnet. A spring loaded catch slidable within the bonnet and acted on by the trigger to releasably attach the apparatus to a drawer rail assembly. A threaded spindle rotates within the base and adjusts the horizontal position of the drawer. A ramp adjustably connected to the base adjusts the vertical position of the drawer. A plunger extends from a housing connected to the body and is adjacent the drawer rail assembly. A lever pivotable within the housing moves the plunger and adjusts the depth of the drawer. | 12-03-2015 |
Douglas S. Mcgregor, Riley, KS US
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20090302231 | NON-STREAMING HIGH-EFFICIENCY PERFORATED SEMICONDUCTOR NEUTRON DETECTORS, METHODS OF MAKING SAME AND MEASURING WAND AND DETECTOR MODULES UTILZING SAME - Non-streaming high-efficiency perforated semiconductor neutron detectors, method of making same and measuring wands and detector modules utilizing same are disclosed. The detectors have improved mechanical structure, flattened angular detector responses, and reduced leakage current. A plurality of such detectors can be assembled into imaging arrays, and can be used for neutron radiography, remote neutron sensing, cold neutron imaging, SNM monitoring, and various other applications. | 12-10-2009 |
20120217406 | GAS-FILLED NEUTRON DETECTORS HAVING IMPROVED DETECTION EFFICIENCY - Surfaces or surface portions incorporated into gas-filled neutron detectors are coated with and/or composed of at least partially, neutron reactive material. The surfaces may be flat or curved fins or plates, foils, porous or filamentary material, or semi-solid material or aerogel. The incorporation of the extended surfaces coated with or composed of neutron reactive material increases the neutron detection efficiency of the gas-filled detectors over conventional coated designs. These surfaces or surface portions increase the amount of neutron reactive material present in the detector over conventional coated designs and, as a result, increase the neutron detection efficiency. The surfaces can be made of conductive, semiconductive or insulative materials. The surfaces are arranged such that they do not detrimentally detract from the main function of a gas-filled detector with particular attention to gas-filled proportional detectors. | 08-30-2012 |
20130040095 | PROCESS OF FORMING A CRYSTAL HAVING A PARTICULAR SHAPE AND THE CRYSTAL FORMED BY THE PROCESS - A crystal can be formed using vapor deposition. In one set of embodiments, the crystal can be grown such that the crystal selectively grown along a particular surface at a relatively faster rate as compared to another surface. In another embodiment, the assist material may aid in transporting or depositing the vapor species of a constituent to surfaces of the crystal. In a further set of embodiments, the crystal can be vapor grown in the presence of an assist material that is attracted to or repelled from a particular location of the crystal to increase or reduce crystal growth rate at a region adjacent to the location. The position of the relatively locally greater net charge within the assist material may affect the crystal plane to which the assist material is attracted or repelled. An as-grown crystal may be achieved that has a predetermined geometric shape. | 02-14-2013 |
20130228696 | GAS-FILLED NEUTRON DETECTORS AND IMAGING SYSTEM AND ARRAY OF SUCH DETECTORS - Gas-filled neutron detectors, an imaging system and an array of such detectors are provided. Surfaces or surface portions incorporated into the gas-filled neutron detectors are coated with and/or composed of at least partially, neutron reactive material. The surfaces may be flat or curved, fins or plates, foils, thin sheets, porous or filamentary material, or semi-solid material or aerogel. The incorporation of the extended surfaces coated with or composed of neutron reactive material increases the neutron detection efficiency of the gas-filled detectors. The surfaces can be made of conductive, semiconductive, semi-insulating, or insulative materials. The surfaces are arranged such that they do not detrimentally detract from the main function of a gas-filled detector with particular attention to gas-filled proportional detectors. The surfaces may be arranged in the detectors to allow for modular construction. The surfaces are designed and arranged such that more than a single reaction product may escape the surface. | 09-05-2013 |
20130344636 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A NEUTRON DETECTOR SUCH AS A MICROSTRUCTURED SEMICONDUCTOR NEUTRON DETECTOR - A method of making a neutron detector such as a microstructured semiconductor neutron detector is provided. The method includes the step of providing a particle-detecting substrate having a surface and a plurality of cavities extending into the substrate from the surface. The method also includes filling the plurality of cavities with a neutron-responsive material. The step of filling including the step of centrifuging nanoparticles of the neutron-responsive material with the substrate for a time and a rotational velocity sufficient to backfill the cavities with the nanoparticles. The material is responsive to neutrons absorbed, thereby, for releasing ionizing radiation reaction products | 12-26-2013 |
Duane R. Mcgregor, Gainesville, VA US
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20140170574 | FLAME INSTABILITY DETECTOR - Systems and methods for detecting an instability associated with at least one burner are disclosed. A detector measures a signal associated with a characteristic of the at least one burner. The signal is converted to a time-varying signal spectrum using at least one processor. An instability is detected based at least in part on the time-varying signal spectrum. The instability can be detected based on an instability indicator calculated based at least in part on the time-varying signal spectrum. A threshold can be associated with the instability indicator such that an instability is detected when the instability indicator is greater than the threshold. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172368 | FLAME INSTABILITY DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION IN INDUSTRIAL FURNACES - Systems and methods for multi-channel detection of an instability in a furnace comprising a plurality of detectors are disclosed. Each of a plurality of detectors provides a first measurement related to the plurality of burners when the furnace is operating in a stable condition. A stable signal component representation is determined based on the first measurement from each of the plurality of detectors. Each of a plurality of detectors provides a second measurement related to the plurality of burners when the furnace is operating in an unknown state. An unstable signal component representation is determined based on the stable signal component representation and a second measurement from each of the plurality of detectors. An instability is detected based on the unstable signal component representation and an instability threshold. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172370 | FLAME INSTABILITY DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF UNSTABLE BURNERS IN INDUSTRIAL FURNACES - Systems and method for identifying an unstable subset of burners from among a plurality of burners in a furnace are also disclosed. At least one measurement is obtained from each of the plurality of burners. An instability associated with the furnace is detected. An unstable signal matrix associated with the instability is computed based on the at least one measurement from each of the plurality of burners. An unstable subset of burners is identified based at least in part on the unstable signal matrix. | 06-19-2014 |
George Mark Mcgregor, Pine Village, IN US
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20120110467 | CENTRALIZED USER PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DECISION MAKING DEVICES - Systems and techniques for centralized user preference management for electronic decision making devices are provided. A user preference profile is received. A user preference profile manager may transmit a user preference from the user preference profile to a requesting user transaction terminal. the user preference manager may also receive a dynamic user preference from a user preference profile and extend the user preference profile with the dynamic user preference, where the dynamic user preference includes a preference definition and the preference definition includes read and write access controls for the dynamic user preference. Then the user manager may update the user preference profile based on data received from the user transaction terminal. | 05-03-2012 |
20130166388 | TECHNQUES FOR REAL-TIME OFFER EVALUATIONS - Techniques for real-time offer evaluations are presented. An enterprise system detects and interaction with a customer. Metrics for the interaction are acquired and a centralized preference server delivers real time preference values known for the customer. The metrics and the preference values are used to dynamically and in real-time evaluate conditions for an enterprise offer and when met the offer is delivered to the customer in real time. | 06-27-2013 |
20140067495 | TECHNIQUES FOR DEPLOYMENT OF UNIVERSAL PROMOTION CONDITIONS FOR OFFER EVALUATIONS - Techniques for universal promotion conditions for offer evaluations are provided. Promotions are comprised of promotion conditions. The conditions are defined as a key value, description, and data type. Defined operators for the data types are enumerated and the key values can be mixed and matched in custom defined conditional statements to expand promotional engines with universal promotion conditions. | 03-06-2014 |
Gordon L. Mcgregor, Landenberg, PA US
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20080289780 | Durable Insect Screen With Improved Optical Properties - The present invention is an insect screen with improved durability designed to serve the primary purpose of keeping out very small insects and pests while maximizing visual clarity, light transmission, and airflow. The insect screen is free from macroscopic permanent deformation when subjected to a blunt instrument deformation test of at least 5 lbs. and has a total light transmission of at least 65%. The inventive insect screen comprises fibers in a warp and fill construction which define openings having a warp dimension and a fill dimension, both of said warp and fill dimensions being equal to or less than about 0.06 inches and equal to or larger than about 0.01 inches, the fibers having a diameter less than about 0.007 inches. | 11-27-2008 |
Harry Mcgregor, Tucson, AZ US
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20150363418 | DATA RESTRUCTURING OF DEDUPLICATED DATA - Various embodiments for enhancing storage of deduplicated data in a computing storage environment. Analytics are applied to at least one data storage characteristic observed in the computing storage environment to restructure the deduplicated data in a more sequential manner so as to enhance performance of the computing storage environment. | 12-17-2015 |
Howard N. Mcgregor, Englewood, CO US
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20100206665 | MUFFLER FOR ENGINES IN OILFIELD APPLICATIONS - A muffler for an engine in oilfield applications has a tube with nozzles in its inlet section for spraying a mist of water from the well into the exhaust gases produced by the engine, so that a significant portion of the water is converted to water vapor and exits with the exhaust gases at the outlet of the tube. Vortex generators on the interior surface of the midsection of the tube create turbulence in the exhaust gases and water mist. A sump at the outlet section of the tube collects the remaining water and pollutants trapped by the water for subsequent disposal. | 08-19-2010 |
Jean Tuck Mcgregor, Waxhaw, NC US
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20120034085 | FAN ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING SAME - In general terms, embodiments of the present invention relate to fan assemblies and methods for installing the same. For example, some embodiments of the present invention include a fan assembly that includes: (a) a rotational member; (b) a connection member structured for connection to the rotational member and including a body portion and a head portion; and (c) a blade arm defining an opening therein, such that the opening includes an open end portion and a closed end portion. In some embodiments, the connection member and the blade arm are configured such that, (a) when the blade arm is positioned in a support state, the head portion of the connection member rests against the blade arm to support the blade arm relative to the rotational member, and (b) when the blade arm is positioned in a secure state, the head portion of the connection member at least partially bears against the blade arm adjacent to the opening defined in the blade arm. Also, some of these embodiments of the present invention may be characterized as “easy install” fan assemblies because they include an “easy install” blade arm to motor connection, as described above, and/or an “easy install” blade arm to fan blade connection. | 02-09-2012 |
20130045623 | LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable (e.g., while the cable is generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cable tray). The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end. | 02-21-2013 |
20140038451 | CONNECTORS FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established). | 02-06-2014 |
20150099392 | CONNECTORS FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established). | 04-09-2015 |
20150099393 | CONNECTORS FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established). | 04-09-2015 |
John Mcgregor, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100158857 | Compositions and methods for the inhibition of endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity - The present invention relates to the treatment and prevention of the toxic effects associated with increased nitric oxide synthase activity in endothelial cells. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds and methods of treatment that inhibit the nitric oxide synthases present in endothelial cells and methods for treating diseases using such compounds and methods. | 06-24-2010 |
Kevin Mcgregor, Ankeny, IA US
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20150342190 | METHODS FOR LEVERAGING HORMESIS IN PLANT BREEDING AND PLANTS WITH ENHANCED HORMESIS EFFECTS - Methods for plant breeding using hormesis effects as selection criteria are disclosed. Plants enhanced with strong hormesis responses can be obtained with the methods. Improved seedling vigor and improved yield by application of herbicide to herbicide tolerant plants is demonstrated. Improved cold germination in herbicide tolerant plants is demonstrated. | 12-03-2015 |
Lauren Leigh Mcgregor, Hamden, CT US
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20130232168 | Presenting a Temporal Sequence of Geographic Location-Specific Digital Data - Methods and systems for presenting a temporal sequence of geographic location-specific data are disclosed. These include presenting a temporal sequence of geographic location-specific data in response to a single query. A query that includes data specifying a selected geographic location and a time interval is received. In response to the query, at least three temporally distinct times are selected to represent the time interval. At least one visual image data file is selected to represent the selected geographic location at each of the at least three temporally distinct times. At least one additional contextual data file is selected to represent the selected geographic location at each of the at least three temporally distinct times. The selected visual image data files and additional contextual data files are presented in temporal sequence to represent the progression of time at the selected geographic location over the time interval. | 09-05-2013 |
Lauren Leigh Mcgregor US
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20130232168 | Presenting a Temporal Sequence of Geographic Location-Specific Digital Data - Methods and systems for presenting a temporal sequence of geographic location-specific data are disclosed. These include presenting a temporal sequence of geographic location-specific data in response to a single query. A query that includes data specifying a selected geographic location and a time interval is received. In response to the query, at least three temporally distinct times are selected to represent the time interval. At least one visual image data file is selected to represent the selected geographic location at each of the at least three temporally distinct times. At least one additional contextual data file is selected to represent the selected geographic location at each of the at least three temporally distinct times. The selected visual image data files and additional contextual data files are presented in temporal sequence to represent the progression of time at the selected geographic location over the time interval. | 09-05-2013 |
Lynn M. Mcgregor, Cambridge, MA US
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20130225426 | REACTIVITY-DEPENDENT AND INTERACTION-DEPENDENT PCR - Methods, reagents, compositions, and kits for reactivity-dependent polymerase chain reaction (RD-PCR) and interaction-dependent polymerase chain reaction (ID-PCR) are provided herein. RD-PCR is a technique useful for determining whether a reactive moiety can form a covalent bond to a target reactive moiety, for example, in screening a library of candidate reactive moieties for reactivity with a target reactive moiety, and in identifying an enzyme substrate, for example, in protease substrate profiling. ID-PCR is a technique useful for determining whether a ligand can non-covalently bind to a target molecule, for example, in screening a library of candidate ligands for non-covalent interaction with a target molecule. RD-PCR and ID-PCR are also useful in detecting the presence of an analyte or an environmental condition. | 08-29-2013 |
Lynn Marie Mcgregor, Cambridge, MA US
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20160083786 | IN SITU INTERACTION DETERMINATION - Methods, reagents, compositions, and kits for in situ interaction determination (ISID) via interaction-dependent polymerase chain reaction (ID-PCR) are provided herein. ISID technology is useful for rapidly evaluating potential small molecule-target interactions from mixtures in a single solution. ISID is compatible with unpurified targets in biological samples and can be used to evaluate ligand-binding in DNA-encoded chemical libraries in cell lysates. ISID is also useful to screen ligand interactions of proteins or other molecules in their native state, including their native post-translational modifications and any interactions with accessory proteins and metabolites, in ways that better reflect their relevant biological environment. Because ISID is compatible with crude cell lysates, difficult-to-purify, poorly soluble, intrinsically unstable, and aggregation-prone targets may also be compatible with this method, without requiring truncation or other strategies used to promote heterologous expression. | 03-24-2016 |
Malcolm Douglas Mcgregor, The Woodlands, TX US
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20140011466 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS IN A DRILLING OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENT - An embodiment includes an apparatus for wireless communications in a drilling operations environment. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an instrument hub that is inline with drill pipe of a drill string. The instrument hub includes a sensor to receive downhole communications from downhole. The instrument hub also includes a transmitter to wireless transmit data representative of the downhole communications to a data processor unit. | 01-09-2014 |
Marie A. Mcgregor, Mobile, AL US
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20100240810 | Liquid Oxyalkylene Bridged Bis- andTris-Phosphite Ester Mixtures - Disclosed are mixtures of oxyalkylene bridged bis- and tris-phosphite esters of formulae I and II | 09-23-2010 |
M. Douglas Mcgregor, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100018304 | IN SITU MEASUREMENTS IN FORMATION TESTING TO DETERMINE TRUE FORMATION RESISTIVITY - A borehole formation testing system that measures resistivity of near borehole formation in situ rather than the measuring resistivity of fluid drawn into a formation tester tool. A radially extendable probe assembly contacts and forms a hydraulic seal with the wall of a borehole using a pad. Electrode contacts are disposed on the contact surface of the pad and electrically contact the near borehole formation. Response of the electrode contacts are used to determine resistivity of the near borehole formation. This resistivity is with a deeper formation resistivity measurement to determine if virgin formation fluid is at or in the vicinity of the pad. Alternately, a plurality of resistivity measurements is made at the formation tester pad and virgin formation fluid at or near the pad is determined from the rate of change of the plurality of resistivity measurements. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael Mcgregor, Racine, WI US
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20100190083 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL UNIT FOR USE IN DISTRIBUTED POWER GENERATION - A fuel cell system includes a support structure, a reactant conditioning structure, a plurality of stacks of planar solid oxide fuel cells arranged on the support structure circumferentially around the reactant conditioning structure, and a flow path extending outwardly from the reactant conditioning structure to deliver reactants to the plurality of stacks. | 07-29-2010 |
20140182829 | Heat Exchanger Tube Assembly and Method of Making the Same - A tube assembly for use in a heat exchanger includes a flat section with broad and flat opposing tube sides. Fin structures are bonded to the broad and flat tube sides in the flat section, and side sheets are bonded to the opposite ends of the fin structures. The flat section of the tube is located between cylindrical end sections adapted to be inserted into grommets. The construction of the tube assembly provides a stiff structure to survive insertion and removal of tube assemblies to and from a heat exchanger, for example, a radiator for heavy duty equipment. | 07-03-2014 |
Michael I. Mcgregor, Apex, NC US
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20160050778 | DUAL POSITION LATCH APPARATUS - A latch apparatus is provided with a dual action mechanism that can either pivot a cam hook from a first side of the apparatus for securing a sub-chassis into a chassis of laterally extend a component lock from a second side of the apparatus for securing a component within the sub-chassis. A single rotary actuator may be rotated in a first rotational direction to pivot the cam hook to an extended position and move the component lock to a retracted position, and rotated in a second rotational direction to pivot the cam hook to a retracted position and move the component lock to an extended position. The latch apparatus may include one or more of the dual action mechanisms actuated by the single actuator. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael N. Mcgregor, Racine, WI US
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20110209859 | Recuperative Heat Exchanger, Fuel Cell System Including Recuperative Heat Exchanger, and Method of Operating Same - A heat exchanger, such as a cathode recuperator for a high temperature fuel cell system, has a corrugated separator, a barrier and a plurality of flow channels. The corrugated separator has a surface positioned along a heat exchange fluid flow path, opposite ends of the separator having flattened corrugations. The barrier is positioned adjacent the surface. The plurality of flow channels are in the heat exchange fluid flow path and are at least partially defined by the surface and the barrier. The flattened corrugations are positioned adjacent crests in the corrugated separator and secured to the barrier. | 09-01-2011 |
Patrick Mcgregor, Millesville, MD US
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20100119047 | TELECOMMUNICATION REDIRECT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a method that includes receiving a redirect request from one or more switches of a telecommunications network, receiving, from one or more switches of the telecommunications network, a connect request that requests connection of a transmitter device to a receiver device associated with the normal subscriber number, and configuring the telecommunication network to connect the transmitter device to a receiver device associated with the modified subscriber number, independently of the switch serving the normal receiver device being operable or inoperable. The redirect request comprises a normal subscriber number and a modified subscriber number. | 05-13-2010 |
Paul Mcgregor, Evergreen, CO US
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20100004537 | PROCEDURES FOR AN ULTRASONIC ARC SCANNING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of rapidly obtaining ultrasonic images of the eye using a set of procedural options that can be automated by a positioning mechanism that can be controlled by software. | 01-07-2010 |
Paul David Mcgregor, Golden, CO US
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20150314055 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 11-05-2015 |
20150343128 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343131 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343132 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343133 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343135 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS - Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration. | 12-03-2015 |
Pedro E. Mcgregor, Miami, FL US
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20090024391 | SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to the present invention, a method for integrating processes with a multi-faceted human centered interface is provided. The interface is facilitated to implement a hands free, voice driven environment to control processes and applications. A natural language model is used to parse voice initiated commands and data, and to route those voice initiated inputs to the required applications or processes. The use of an intelligent context based parser allows the system to intelligently determine what processes are required to complete a task which is initiated using natural language. A single window environment provides an interface which is comfortable to the user by preventing the occurrence of distracting windows from appearing. The single window has a plurality of facets which allow distinct viewing areas. Each facet has an independent process routing its outputs thereto. As other processes are activated, each facet can reshape itself to bring a new process into one of the viewing areas. All activated processes are executed simultaneously to provide true multitasking. | 01-22-2009 |
20110029316 | SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to the present invention, a method for integrating processes with a multi-faceted human centered interface is provided. The interface is facilitated to implement a hands free, voice driven environment to control processes and applications. A natural language model is used to parse voice initiated commands and data, and to route those voice initiated inputs to the required applications or processes. The use of an intelligent context based parser allows the system to intelligently determine what processes are required to complete a task which is initiated using natural language. A single window environment provides an interface which is comfortable to the user by preventing the occurrence of distracting windows from appearing. The single window has a plurality of facets which allow distinct viewing areas. Each facet has an independent process routing its outputs thereto. As other processes are activated, each facet can reshape itself to bring a new process into one of the viewing areas. All activated processes are executed simultaneously to provide true multitasking. | 02-03-2011 |
20120029921 | SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to the present invention, a method for integrating processes with a multi-faceted human centered interface is provided. The interface is facilitated to implement a hands free, voice driven environment to control processes and applications. A natural language model is used to parse voice initiated commands and data, and to route those voice initiated inputs to the required applications or processes. The use of an intelligent context based parser allows the system to intelligently determine what processes are required to complete a task which is initiated using natural language. A single window environment provides an interface which is comfortable to the user by preventing the occurrence of distracting windows from appearing. The single window has a plurality of facets which allow distinct viewing areas. Each facet has an independent process routing its outputs thereto. As other processes are activated, each facet can reshape itself to bring a new process into one of the viewing areas. All activated processes are executed simultaneously to provide true multitasking. | 02-02-2012 |
20120259641 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING ACTIONS USING A VOICE-CONTROLLED INTERFACE - Methods and apparatus for initiating an action using a voice-controlled human interface. The interface provides a hands free, voice driven environment to control processes and applications. According to one embodiment, a method comprises electronically receiving first user input, parsing the first user input to determine whether the first user input contains a command activation statement that cues a voice-controlled human interface to enter a command mode in which a second user input comprising a voice signal is processed to identify at least one executable command and, in response to determining that the first user input comprises the command activation statement, identifying the at least one executable command in the second user input. | 10-11-2012 |
20130013319 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING ACTIONS USING A VOICE-CONTROLLED INTERFACE - Methods and apparatus for initiating an action using a voice-controlled human interface. The interface provides a hands free, voice driven environment to control processes and applications. According to one embodiment, a method comprises electronically receiving first user input, parsing the first user input to determine whether the first user input contains a command activation statement that cues a voice-controlled human interface to enter a command mode in which a second user input comprising a voice signal is processed to identify at least one executable command and, in response to to determining that the first user input comprises the command activation statement, identifying the at least one executable command in the second user input. | 01-10-2013 |
Richard Alexander Mcgregor, Parsippany, NJ US
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20090125324 | MEDICAL PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for transferring restricted distribution medical products to an over-the-counter general sales environment are provided. Methods and systems of dispensing non-prescription, behind-the-counter medical products from a vending machine in a general sales location are also provided. In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided for dispensing a medical product from a vending machine in a general sales location based, at least in part, on biometric data collected from the purchaser and, in some instances, based on self-selection and/or de-selection criteria, is provided. Further, methods and systems of switching prescription medical products to non-prescription, over-the-counter medical products are provided. | 05-14-2009 |
Ronald W. Mcgregor, Carrollton, TX US
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20080311776 | Well Completion Self Orienting Connector system - A well completion system, including a packer and a lower signal line connector carried on tubing below the packer. An upper signal line connector is carried on an upper tubing section. The upper tubing is adapted for lowering through the packer into sealing contact with the lower tubing and for operatively connecting the upper signal line connector to the lower signal line connector. A lug on the upper tubing and a profile in the lower tubing interact to rotate the upper connector into alignment with the lower connector. An upper signal line extends from a surface location down the upper tubing to the upper connector. A lower signal line extends from the lower connector down the lower tubing to downhole sensors and/or actuators. | 12-18-2008 |
20090032268 | INSTALLATION OF LINES IN WELL TOOLS - Installation of lines in well tools. A well tool for use in conjunction with a subterranean well includes connectors at opposite ends of the well tool, a line extending between the connectors; at least one threaded connection at a position between the connectors; and an anti-rotation device which permits make-up of the threaded connection without relative rotation between ends of the line. A method of installing a line in a well tool includes the steps of: making-up a threaded connection at a position between end connectors of the well tool; and preventing relative rotation between ends of the line during the threaded connection making-up step, the line extending between the connectors. | 02-05-2009 |
20100170680 | Modular Well Tool System - A well tool is adapted to couple to at least one of a wireline service tool and a tubing string and has an adapter component engaging portion adapted to couple to an adapter component. At least a first and a second interchangeable adapter components are operable to couple to the adapter component engaging portion. The first adapter component is adapted to perform a first function and the second adapter component is adapted to perform a second function. | 07-08-2010 |
Shane E. Mcgregor, Long Island City, NY US
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20140145925 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A FUNCTIONALITY - A device and method performs a predefined functionality. The method includes generating a first view including selectable elements corresponding to a predefined functionality with first position data and first orientation data shown on a display device. The method includes determining a movement of the display device relative to a user. The method includes generating a second view including at least one of the selectable elements with second position data and second orientation data based on the first image data and the movement data, the second position and orientation data being the same as the first position and orientation data, respectively, relative to the user. The method includes selecting one of the at least one of the selectable elements of the second view as a function of the second position data and the second orientation data and executing the predefined functionality corresponding to the selected one of the selectable elements. | 05-29-2014 |
Stephen J. Mcgregor, Saline, MI US
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20130110011 | METHOD OF MONITORING HUMAN BODY MOVEMENT | 05-02-2013 |
Stephen Kent Mcgregor, Harrison, OH US
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20120260722 | LEAK TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A leak testing device includes a body portion and a purge gas supply. The body portion defines a cavity. The cavity is operable to enclose a portion of a part to be leak tested. The body portion also comprises at least one fluid port operable to deliver a purge gas to the cavity. The purge gas supply is in fluid communication with that at least one fluid port. The purge gas supply is configured to supply a purge gas through the at least one fluid port. The purge gas is operable to purge the cavity of at least a portion of an atmospheric tracer gas contained in the cavity. | 10-18-2012 |
Terry B. Mcgregor, Benton, KY US
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20140023743 | MODULAR PLASTICS EXTRUSION APPARATUS - A modular plastic extrusion apparatus has several component parts. The design of the integration of those parts into a modular extrusion system is unique. Said design allows for rapid assembly, testing, disassembly and placement into production of extruded plastics. This modular plastic extrusion apparatus has several components with replaceable counterparts that, after one product line of a particular color has been extruded by the apparatus, enable the component parts used to produce the particular color extrusion to be removed from the apparatus and replaced with their clean counterparts to continue producing an extrusion product line of a different color while the removed components are cleaned off line. | 01-23-2014 |