Blackstone
Brian J. Blackstone, Pickerington, OH US
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20090216060 | DECONTAMINANT - Method and composition for decomposing and detoxifying chemical warfare agents, organic toxic compounds (e.g., pesticides), and for removal of contaminants in materials including fuels. The method and composition are based on ferrate (VI). The ferrate is typically applied to a contaminated surface or volume with a phase transfer catalyst and/or with a carrier. | 08-27-2009 |
Britani Blackstone, Hilliard, OH US
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20130266943 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ADHESION-BASED CELL SORTING - In an aspect, provided is an apparatus for sorting cells. The device may include polymer nanofibers treated with gaseous plasma. The nanofibers may comprise at least one of polycaprolactone and collagen. The gaseous plasma may comprise at least one of CF | 10-10-2013 |
Britani N. Blackstone, Columbus, OH US
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20120102783 | Strand-Wound Bladder - An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure. | 05-03-2012 |
Eric Blackstone, Seattle, WA US
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20120040024 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING SURVIVABILITY OF CELLS, TISSUES, ORGANS AND ORGANISMS - The present invention concerns the use of oxygen antagonists and other active compounds for inducing stasis or pre-stasis in cells, tissues, and/or organs in vivo or in an organism overall, in addition to enhancing their survivability. It includes compositions, methods, articles of manufacture and apparatuses for enhancing survivability and for achieving stasis or pre-stasis in any of these biological materials, so as to preserve and/or protect them. In specific embodiments, there are also therapeutic methods and apparatuses for organ transplantation, hyperthermia, wound healing, hemorrhagic shock, cardioplegia for bypass surgery, neurodegeneration, hypothermia, and cancer using the active compounds described. | 02-16-2012 |
Keith Blackstone, San Bruno, CA US
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20140298273 | Systems and Methods for Implementing Three-Dimensional (3D) Gesture Based Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) that Incorporate Gesture Reactive Interface Objects - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement three-dimensional (3D) gesture based graphical user interfaces (GUI) using gesture reactive interface objects. One embodiment includes using a computing device to render an initial user interface comprising a set of interface objects, detect a targeting 3D gesture in captured image data that identifies a targeted interface object within the user interface, change the rendering of at least the targeted interface object within the user interface in response to the targeting 3D gesture that targets the interface object, detect an interaction 3D gesture in additional captured image data that identifies a specific interaction with a targeted interface object, modify the user interface in response to the interaction with the targeted interface object identified by the interaction 3D gesture, and render the modified user interface. | 10-02-2014 |
Michael A. Blackstone, Gambrills, MD US
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20120092860 | Cooperating electrical ballast and socket - A combination for replacing a ballast of a conventional fluorescent fixture without ever having to wire the ballast to the conventional fluorescent fixture, wherein the conventional fluorescent fixture has a conventional hood, a conventional set of power supply wires, and a conventional set of lamp socket wires. The combination includes a socket, a ballast, and apparatus for electrically, mechanically, and interchangeably connecting the ballast to the socket without ever having to wire the ballast to the conventional fluorescent fixture. The socket mounts to the conventional hood of the conventional fluorescent fixture, is electrically spliced to the conventional set of power supply wires of the conventional fluorescent fixture, and is electrically spliced to the conventional set of lamp socket wires of the conventional fluorescent fixture. The ballast is electrically, mechanically, and interchangeably connected to the socket so as to allow the ballast to be replaced without ever having to wire the ballast to the conventional fluorescent fixture. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael A. Blackstone, Hanover, MD US
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20140160741 | COOPERATING LED DRIVER AND SOCKET - A system for replacing an LED driver of an LED fixture without having to wire the LED driver to the LED fixture, wherein the LED fixture has a hood, a set of power supply wires, and a set of LED socket wires. The system includes a socket, an LED driver, and an apparatus for electrically, thermally, mechanically, and interchangeably connecting the LED driver to the socket without having to wire the LED driver to the LED fixture. The socket mounts to the hood of the LED fixture, is electrically connected to the set of power supply wires of the LED fixture, and is electrically connected to the set of LED socket wires of the LED fixture. The LED driver is electrically, mechanically, and interchangeably connected to the socket so as to allow the LED driver to be replaced without having to wire the LED driver to the LED fixture. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael M. Blackstone, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110240237 | Compositions and Processes to Increase Pulp Yield, Reduce Extractives, and Reduce Scaling in a Chemical Pulping Process - In general, the present disclosure is directed to compositions and processes to increase pulp yield, reduce extractives, and reduce scaling in a chemical pulping process. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the present disclosure is directed to a composition comprising a surface active agent, an alkaline mixture, at least one polymer, the polymer having a linear backbone segment having two ends, at least one phosphorus component, the phosphorus component chemically linked along the linear backbone segment of the polymer, and at least one end component, the end component chemically linked to one or both ends of the linear backbone segment of the polymer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240239 | Methods to Reduce Metals Content of Bleached Pulp While Reducing Bleaching Cost in a Chemical Pulping Process - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of decreasing the amount of oxidizer required by a pulping or papermaking process is provided. The method comprises adding to a process stream or solution of the pulping or papermaking process an effective amount of urea hydrochloride to reduce the amount of oxidizer required by the pulping or papermaking process. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael S. Blackstone, Dowingtown, PA US
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20120136686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SUBSTITUTE FULFILLMENT - A system and method for automating the performance of substitute fulfillment. The system includes a server which receives absentee information representing an absent worker via a telephone communication link or an Internet communication link. In response to receiving the absentee information, the system generates a list of potential substitute workers. The system then contacts potential substitute workers until one is found or until the list is exhausted. The system can also post a list of positions that are available on a website allowing potential substitute workers to search for a position. | 05-31-2012 |
20120296839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SUBSTITUTE FULFILLMENT - A system and method for automating the performance of substitute fulfillment. The system includes a server which receives absentee information representing an absent worker via a telephone communication link or an Internet communication link. In response to receiving the absentee information, the system generates a list of potential substitute workers. The system then contacts potential substitute workers until one is found or until the list is exhausted. The system can also post a list of positions that are available on a website allowing potential substitute workers to search for a position. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael S. Blackstone, Downingtown, PA US
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20090099899 | System and method for performing substitute fulfillment - A system and method for automating the performance of substitute fulfillment. The system includes a server which receives absentee information representing an absent worker via a telephone communication link or an Internet communication link. In response to receiving the absentee information, the system generates a list of potential substitute workers. The system then contacts potential substitute workers until one is found or until the list is exhausted. The system can also post a list of positions that are available on a website allowing potential substitute workers to search for a position. | 04-16-2009 |
Philip Aaron Blackstone, Rockwall, TX US
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20140259609 | Extendable Interlocking Structures and Methods - Embodiments of the present disclosure include extendable structures and methods of forming an extendable structure. In accordance with an embodiment, an extendable structure includes a first chain of interlocking components including a first interlocking component, a second chain of interlocking components including a second interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surface the first interlocking component, and a third chain of interlocking components including a third interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surfaces of the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component. The extendable structure may include more than three chains of interlocking components and each chain of interlocking components may comprise three or more interlocking components. | 09-18-2014 |
Ralf W. Blackstone, Clearwater, FL US
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20090044932 | Air cooling device - A portable air cooling device comprising an insulating box including a lid, the box having exterior walls and a floor, the exterior walls including at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port, the box having a multiplicity of dividers, the dividers defining a serpentine air column between the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port; and a blower in gaseous communication with one of the inlet or the outlet ports to move air between the ports. | 02-19-2009 |
20100154454 | AIR COOLING DEVICE - A vest including inflatable tubes or chambers which receive cool air from a blower box. The vest includes an outer surface and inner surface, the two surfaces joined to defined a multiplicity of tubes. The tubes carry jets which may vent cool air, received form a remote cool air blower box. The jets will ventilate the skin of the wearer both where it is exposed and where the skin is covered by the garment itself. | 06-24-2010 |
20110038707 | BLADELESS FLUID PROPULSION PUMP - A bladeless pump for fluids, such as gases that may contain particulate matter, drivable by a motor, consisting of an assembly of rotors or discs stacked against each other. Each rotor/disc has a runner portion on an outer area separated from its center, and a central portion having two or more spokes, divided by openings. The spokes are typically thicker than the rest of the discs. When many discs are placed together and spun on a motor-driven axle, air may be drawn in adjacent the rotor assembly, to the inter-disc openings, and compressed as it enters the area A spiral-shape volute is provided adjacent the outer πM of the disc assembly, receiving pressurized air and releasing it from a motor housing. Applicant's bladeless pump may include a base for receiving the rotor housing and the motor, which may include a housing to substantially enclose the motor and its housing. | 02-17-2011 |
20120011873 | MICROENVIRONMENTAL COOLING SYSTEM - A microenvironmental cooling system is disclosed. The microenvironmental system includes a pressure box or a pressure source upstream of an evaporator. Downstream of an evaporator is a personal cooling device, which is adapted to lay adjacent or on the skin of the user. The evaporator includes an evaporator coil (having fins and a coolant tube) and a housing and walls configured to direct the airflow through the housing, in several embodiments, multiple times across the longitudinal axis fins of the coil. | 01-19-2012 |
20150078883 | BLADELESS FLUID PROPULSION PUMP - A bladeless pump for fluids, including gases or gases having particulate matter therein, which may be driven by a motor. The bladeless pump consists of an assembly of rotors or discs stacked one against the other. Each rotor or disc has a runner portion on an outer area spaced away from the center of the disc or rotor and a central portion which has two or more spokes. The spokes have inter-spoke openings. The spokes are typically thicker than the rest of the discs. When many discs are placed together and spun on an axle driven by a motor, then air may be drawn in adjacent the rotor assembly where the inter-disc openings are located, and compressed as they enter the inter-disc area. A volute that is spiral shape is provided adjacent the outer rim of the disc assembly which receives the pressurized air and releases it from a motor housing. Applicant's bladeless pump may include a base for receiving the rotor housing thereon and receiving the motor thereon, the base may include a housing to substantially enclose the motor and the motor housing. | 03-19-2015 |
Victoria Blackstone, Powder Springs, GA US
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20110030619 | Litter Apparatus And Training Method - An apparatus for receiving waste of domesticated animals is provided that includes a floor that is joined to four walls to define an area of floor space within the apparatus. An opening in one of the walls includes a door for selectively providing access to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a litter box for receiving waste of domesticated animals. The litter box is removable from the enclosure and occupies approximately one-third of the available floor space. A lid is joined to one of the walls and provides for placement and removal of the litter box within the apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |