Blackburn, US
Alan Blackburn, Reading, PA US
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20100247946 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEMI-CONTINUOUS CASTING OF HOLLOW INGOTS AND PRODUCTS RESULTING THEREFROM - Methods and associated apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are described. In one embodiment a method for the semi-continuous casting of a metallic hollow ingot is provided. The method includes providing a mold comprising a mold center having an inner pipe and an outer pipe arranged to form an annular space for a cooling media and an outer mold, circulating a cooling media in the annular space, feeding a source material to the mold, heating the source material to produce a molten material, moving the mold center progressively downward relative to the outer mold, and solidifying the molten material to form a hollow ingot. Embodiments relating to an apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots, and products resulting from the semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are also described. | 09-30-2010 |
20120064359 | Method and Apparatus for Semi-Continuous Casting of Hollow Ingots and Products Resulting Therefrom - Methods and associated apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are described. In one embodiment a method for the semi-continuous casting of a metallic hollow ingot is provided. The method includes providing a mold comprising a mold center having an inner pipe and an outer pipe arranged to form an annular space for a cooling media and an outer mold, circulating a cooling media in the annular space, feeding a source material to the mold, heating the source material to produce a molten material, moving the mold center progressively downward relative to the outer mold, and solidifying the molten material to form a hollow ingot. Embodiments relating to an apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots, and products resulting from the semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are also described. | 03-15-2012 |
Alan Blackburn, Woodstock, GA US
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20090103546 | System And Method For Providing Services Through An Integrated Digital Network - A system and methods for providing services through an integrated digital network. The present invention embodies a system and methods for providing telecommunications services through an integrated digital network that provides the superset of all previous network types, and can continue to support being the core for existing networks—now used simply as edge access methods. The method includes connecting a multi-service core to existing telecommunications networks, wherein the core can communicate with conventional network components; interconnecting a gateway between the multi-service core and multiple existing network components, wherein the gateway is configured to share multiple service aspects with each network component and to utilize multiple transport protocols to communicate with different core network components; coordinating communications between the gateway and existing network components; and resolving differences between protocols or communications between existing core network components. | 04-23-2009 |
20100153554 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION - A method and apparatus for providing network virtualization on a packet network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request from a user, wherein the request comprises at least one of: a feature of a network component or a network component for a virtual network. The method determines if the request can be instantiated over one or more real network resources, and then instantiates the request via the one or more real network resources, if it is determined that the request can be instantiated. | 06-17-2010 |
20140161113 | Location-Based Wi-Fi Radio Activation And Deactivation For Mobile Devices - Concepts and technologies are described herein for location-based WI-FI radio activation and deactivation for mobile devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a WI-FI connection management system can detect that a mobile device is within a coverage area provided by a WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also generate a trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate a WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also send the trigger to the mobile device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162645 | Network-Assisted Device-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control - Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-assisted device-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a mobile device selects one or more radio access networks (“RANs”) to connect to, based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, local device information, and/or other information. The mobile device can receive network load information from multiple RANs. The mobile device can also receive one or more policies from a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system. The mobile device can also obtain local device information such as, but not limited to, mobility state information, performance measurement information, battery utilization information, channel quality information, applications, and/or a user override selection. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162648 | Hybrid Network-Based And Device-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control - Concepts and technologies are described herein for a hybrid network-based and device-based intelligent radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system and a mobile device cooperate to enable an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select a RAT that is best-suited for the mobile device. The RAT selection system can select networks based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, applications, and/or other information, and provide a list of the networks to the mobile device. The mobile device can utilize local device information to select a network from the list. In this manner, the RAT selection system and the mobile device can cooperate to steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different RATs to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162649 | Network-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control - Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology selection system enables an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select one or more radio access technologies that is best-suited for one or more target mobile devices based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, and/or other information. The radio access technology selection system also informs the target mobile device(s) of one or more networks that utilize the selected radio access technology. In this manner, the radio access technology selection system can steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different radio access technologies to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks. | 06-12-2014 |
20150085650 | NETWORK SELECTION ARCHITECTURE - A user equipment device intelligent network selection architecture is provided that enables service provider policy driven dynamic intelligent network selection of a radio technology for user traffic delivery. The network selection is based on radio network conditions, user subscription profile, and device mobility state, including speed and movement pattern. Also provided are application program interfaces that allow access network discovery and selection function carrier clients decision as to communication with a connection manager or other lower layer functions. The architecture and associated application program interface enable automatic network selection and connection, which provides a consistent implementation across different device original equipment manufacturers and operating systems. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087307 | FACILITATING INTELLIGENT RADIO ACCESS CONTROL - Intelligent radio access control selecting a first cell device of a first cell layer or a second cell device of a second cell layer or selecting a radio access technology for communication by a mobile device are provided. A device receives information indicative of an access assignment for communication. The access assignment is generated based on a defined criterion, which is associated with a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio access technology (RAT) assignment. In response to receiving the information, the device can update its configuration to transmit via a transmission parameter based on the information. The cell layer assignment can offload traffic from the first cell device to the second cell device while the RAT assignment can re-assign the device from a first RAT to a second RAT. Assignment can be based on network conditions or mobility state or applications of the device. | 03-26-2015 |
Alan Ryan Blackburn, Woodstock, GA US
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20120269195 | METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. | 10-25-2012 |
20150078164 | METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. | 03-19-2015 |
Andrea Blackburn, Livonia, MI US
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20120038201 | SEAT STRUCTURE - CHAMFERED MOUNTING OF COMPENSATING FLOOR LATCHES - The present invention relates to a floor latch ( | 02-16-2012 |
Anthony Edgar Blackburn US
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20140060482 | Six Stroke 'Blackburn Cycle' Engine - A ‘Blackburn Cycle’ internal combustion engine has maximised ‘air only’ induction and ‘air only’ exhaust strokes between usual | 03-06-2014 |
Apryl Blackburn, Meridian, MS US
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20120091778 | APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING THE HEAD OF A PERSON IN AN ERECT POSITION WHEN THE PERSON IS SITTING IN A SEAT - An apparatus is for maintaining the head of a person in an erect position when the person is sitting in a seat. The apparatus includes a clamp connected to the seat. A flexible rod is provided. A mechanism is for coupling an end of the flexible rod to the clamp. The flexible rod can be bent to extend across the forehead of the head of the person, to keep the head in the erect position especially when the person is sleeping. | 04-19-2012 |
Bracey J. Blackburn, Melbourne, FL US
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20150130949 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OUTPUT OF DUAL VIDEO STREAM VIA A SINGLE PARALLEL DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE - A method of operating a video camera includes capturing a scene of imaging data using the video camera, wherein the imaging data is characterized by a first bit depth and processing the imaging data to provide display data characterized by a second bit depth less than the first bit depth. The method also includes framing the imaging data and the display data and outputting the framed imaging and display data. | 05-14-2015 |
Brandon W. Blackburn, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20130153773 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR A BEAM OF IONIZING RADIATION - Methods and apparatus to capture images of fluorescence generated by ionizing radiation and determine a position of a beam of ionizing radiation generating the fluorescence from the captured images. In one embodiment, the fluorescence is the result of ionization and recombination of nitrogen in air. | 06-20-2013 |
20130168556 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A RADIATION MONITOR - Methods and apparatus for a radiation monitor. In one embodiment, a radiator monitor comprises a housing, a detector material having an adjustable density in the housing, an optical coupler adjacent the detector material to receive Cherenkov energy generated in the detector material, a photodetector coupled to the optical coupler, and a processing module coupled to the photodetector to determine whether a detection threshold is exceeded. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168566 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED NEUTRON/GAMMA DETECTOR - Methods and apparatus for a detector system to detect gamma and neutron radiation. In one embodiment, a detector comprises a tank to hold a liquid, a plurality of tubes adjacent the tank to detect neutrons, and a plurality of photon detectors to detect Cherenkov light generated by gamma radiation in the liquid. The tank is configured to contain the liquid so that the liquid generates the Cherenkov light and moderates the neutrons. | 07-04-2013 |
Brandon W. Blackburn, Idaho Fallas, ID US
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20110121979 | Apparatus and Methods for Real-Time Detection of Explosives Devices - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatus, devices, systems, and/or methods for real-time detection of a concealed or camouflaged explosive device (e.g., EFPs and IEDs) from a safe stand-off distance. Apparatus, system and/or methods of the disclosure may also be operable to identify and/or spatially locate and/or detect an explosive device. An apparatus or system may comprise an x-ray generator that generates high-energy x-rays and/or electrons operable to contact and activate a metal comprised in an explosive device from a stand-off distance; and a detector operable to detect activation of the metal. Identifying an explosive device may comprise detecting characteristic radiation signatures emitted by metals specific to an EFP, an IED or a landmine. Apparatus and systems of the disclosure may be mounted on vehicles and methods of the disclosure may be performed while moving in the vehicle and from a safe stand-off distance. | 05-26-2011 |
Brent L. Blackburn, Allen, TX US
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20090083696 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY, FOR PLANNING, MODELING, AND MONITORING A DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - A tool and an associated methodology for planning, modeling, and monitoring a development project are provided. The tool includes a centrally-positioned data base, such as at an SQL Server. An optimized model of the development project is created, and updates are provided thereto, such as updates provided by project personnel working at remote sites. Due to the centralization of the data and quantitative mechanisms by which to report to, and update the contents of, the data base, an accurate plan and model of the development project is made, facilitating improved tracking of the progress of the development project. | 03-26-2009 |
Brett J. Blackburn, Fox Point, WI US
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20140203050 | PORTION DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A portion distribution device for portioning substances from a container in pre-defined increments is disclosed. The portion distribution device includes a portion divider having a portion opening, and a measurement chamber body rotatively coupled to the portion divider. The measurement chamber body includes a plurality of chambers equal in volume and a base joined to the plurality of chambers, with the base constructed to be selectively connected to the container. The portion distribution device also includes a lid rotatively coupled to the measurement chamber body, with the lid further including a top surface having at least one lid opening formed therethrough, at least one flap operative to close the at least one lid opening, and a rod extending downward from the top surface, through the measurement chamber body, and coupled to the portion divider. | 07-24-2014 |
Bryan Blackburn, Silver Spring, MD US
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20150241383 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL POTENTIOMETRIC GAS SENSOR ARRAY WITH AN INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND TEMPERATURE SENSORS - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a gas sensor and method for sensing one or more gases. An embodiment incorporates an array of sensing electrodes maintained at similar or different temperatures, such that the sensitivity and species selectivity of the device can be fine tuned between different pairs of sensing electrodes. A specific embodiment pertains to a gas sensor array for monitoring combustion exhausts and/or chemical reaction byproducts. An embodiment of the subject device related to this invention operates at high temperatures and can withstand harsh chemical environments. Embodiments of the device are made on a single substrate. The devices can also be made on individual substrates and monitored individually as if they were part of an array on a single substrate. The device can incorporate sensing electrodes in the same environment, which allows the electrodes to be coplanar and, thus, keep manufacturing costs low. Embodiments of the device can provide improvements to sensitivity, selectivity, and signal interference via surface temperature control. | 08-27-2015 |
Bryan M. Blackburn, Silver Spring, MD US
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20140272665 | Ceramic Fuel Cell With Enhanced Flatness And Strength And Methods Of Making Same - Ceramic fuel cells having enhanced flatness and strength are disclosed. The fuel cell can include a half-cell having, in order, a patterned layer, an anode support layer and an electrolyte layer. Methods of making ceramic fuel cells are also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20150253275 | Electric-Field Enhanced Performance in Catalysis and Solid-State Devices Involving Gases - Electrode configurations for electric-field enhanced performance in catalysis and solid-state devices involving gases are provided. According to an embodiment, electric-field electrodes can be incorporated in devices such as gas sensors and fuel cells to shape an electric field provided with respect to sensing electrodes for the gas sensors and surfaces of the fuel cells. The shaped electric fields can alter surface dynamics, system thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and adsorption/desorption processes. In one embodiment, ring-shaped electric-field electrodes can be provided around sensing electrodes of a planar gas sensor. | 09-10-2015 |
Bryan M. Blackburn, Gainesville, FL US
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20100264900 | Multifunctional Potentiometric Gas Sensor Array With an Integrated Temperature Control and Temperature Sensors - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a gas sensor and method for sensing one or more gases. An embodiment incorporates an array of sensing electrodes maintained at similar or different temperatures, such that the sensitivity and species selectivity of the device can be fine tuned between different pairs of sensing electrodes. A specific embodiment pertains to a gas sensor array for monitoring combustion exhausts and/or chemical reaction byproducts. An embodiment of the subject device related to this invention operates at high temperatures and can withstand harsh chemical environments. Embodiments of the device are made on a single substrate. The devices can also be made on individual substrates and monitored individually as if they were part of an array on a single substrate. The device can incorporate sensing electrodes in the same environment, which allows the electrodes to be coplanar and, thus, keep manufacturing costs low. Embodiments of the device can provide improvements to sensitivity, selectivity, and signal interference via surface temperature control. | 10-21-2010 |
20100323258 | ELECTRIC-FIELD ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IN CATALYSIS AND SOLID-STATE DEVICES INVOLVING GASES - Electrode configurations for electric-field enhanced performance in catalysis and solid-state devices involving gases are provided. According to an embodiment, electric-field electrodes can be incorporated in devices such as gas sensors and fuel cells to shape an electric field provided with respect to sensing electrodes for the gas sensors and surfaces of the fuel cells. The shaped electric fields can alter surface dynamics, system thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and adsorption/desorption processes. In one embodiment, ring-shaped electric-field electrodes can be provided around sensing electrodes of a planar gas sensor. | 12-23-2010 |
Chris Blackburn, Natick, MA US
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20150225422 | HETEROARYLS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 08-13-2015 |
Christopher Blackburn, Natick, MA US
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20090105213 | Lactam compounds useful as protein kinase inhibitors - The present invention provides novel compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases. | 04-23-2009 |
20110039820 | LACTAM COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039827 | Substituted hydroxamic acids and uses thereof - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 02-17-2011 |
20110046157 | Substituted hydroxamic acids and uses thereof - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 02-24-2011 |
20110212969 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 09-01-2011 |
20110213003 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 09-01-2011 |
20110251184 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 10-13-2011 |
20120015943 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 01-19-2012 |
20120178739 | LACTAM COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases. | 07-12-2012 |
20140142108 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 05-22-2014 |
20140243335 | SUBSTITUTED HYDOXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 08-28-2014 |
20140275093 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 09-18-2014 |
20140329836 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 11-06-2014 |
20150105418 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 04-16-2015 |
20150175614 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXAMIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 06-25-2015 |
Christopher Blackburn, Charlotte, NC US
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20110276467 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating financing of a product transaction. A method may include determining a maximum available back-end product for the product transaction as a function of one or more of a target payment limit or a total advance limit. The method may also include determining a maximum available back-end spread for the product transaction as a function of the target payment limit. The method may further include presenting the maximum available back-end product and the maximum available back-end spread. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
Christopher Blackburn, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140074283 | DRUG DELIVERY REGULATOR - An apparatus for receiving, dispensing, and regulating controlled substances is provided. Furthermore the apparatus may comprise a portable, handheld container which is tamper-resistant and can withstand severe physical manipulation. The apparatus may only permit the dispensing of medication according to a prescribed schedule and dosage. | 03-13-2014 |
Christopher Lee Blackburn, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20130177466 | ROTARY VANE PUMPS WITH ASYMMETRICAL CHAMBER CAVITIES - Rotary vane pumps include casings having asymmetrical cavities that accommodate a rotor. For a single pump chamber, one portion of the rotor abuts or nearly abuts the inner wall of the cavity at a single location while one portion of the rotor and the inner wall are not in contact with each other thereby defining a pump chamber. For a dual pump chamber embodiment, two diametrically opposed portions of the rotor abut or nearly abut the inner wall of the cavity while two portions of the rotor and inner wall are not in contact with each other thereby defining the two pump chambers. The two pump chambers are disposed on opposite sides of the minor axis of the cavity. The cavities of each pump are skewed so each pump chamber is larger in volume at the inlet end than at the outlet end. | 07-11-2013 |
Christopher Lee Blackburn, St. Joseph, MI US
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20110143311 | COMBINATION VERTICAL ROTARY VANE SUCTION PUMP AND LIQUID SEPARATOR - A compact suction and separation device is shown and described. The suction and separation device includes a pump and a separator. The pump includes a vertically oriented rotary vane pump comprising a suction inlet and an exhaust outlet. The separator includes a collector configured to receive combinations of solids, liquids and air. The separator separates solids and/or liquids from the air. Air from the separator is routed from an air discharge into the suction inlet of the pump. Solids and/or liquids are drained from a liquids/solids discharge of the separator. The separator may be gravity-based or centrifuge-type separator driven by the pump motor. | 06-16-2011 |
20130266434 | Impeller and Regenerative Blower - A regenerative blower is disclosed with a rotating impeller that includes a hub that includes a main body and a tapered outer periphery or volute that extends around the main body of the hub. The volute has a wide base that extends to a tapered volute tip. A plurality of vanes are spaced apart along the main body of the hub and intersect the volute. Each vane has a base coupled to or integral with the main body of the hub and a distal end extending radially away from the hub. Each vane has a downstream side and an upstream side. The downstream sides are concave and the upstream sides are convex. Each vane may also include a pair of side edges that are beveled inwardly towards the volute as the side edges extend from the downstream side of the vane to the upstream side of the vane. | 10-10-2013 |
20140147300 | ROCKING PISTON COMPRESSOR WITH SOUND DISSIPATION - Dual cylinder and single cylinder rocking piston compressors with sound attenuation are disclosed. Due to the tapered shape intake and exhaust chamber sides and tops, the gas flow is accelerated and decelerated through the compressors thereby allowing sound energy to be dissipated. Sound attenuation is further enhanced by the addition of baffles, which divide each chamber into a series of smaller attenuation chambers. The baffles also cause the gas flow to accelerate and decelerate as the gas flow passes the baffles. In the case of a dual cylinder rocking piston compressor, enlarging the crossover passageway diameters also creates additional sound attenuation chambers, which contribute to the overall reduction in sound. Further, by using dedicated seals for each intake in exhaust chamber, flow leakage at higher pressures is decreased, thereby improving compressor efficiencies. | 05-29-2014 |
Christopher Paul Blackburn, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150259110 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR DISPENSING ONE OR MORE SUBSTANCES - A secure dispensing device uses biofeedback to control release of a controlled substance. The secure dispensing device includes a housing with an access compartment that holds a controlled substance, the controlled substance including a first amount of the controlled substance to be dispensed according to one or more initial dispensation parameters; a controller that receives prescription bioinformation about a user and processes the prescription bioinformation to determine an adjusted dispensation parameter for the controlled substance to be dispensed, the initial dispensation parameter and the adjusted dispensation parameter of the controlled substance to be dispensed being different; a regulator that releases the controlled substance from within the housing; and an exit path with an opening that is sized for the controlled substance to be released outside of the access compartment. | 09-17-2015 |
Christopher W. Blackburn, Reno, NV US
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20080300059 | Gaming Network Using Host-Configured Networking Protocols - Methods and systems for using user-configured networking protocols in wagering game networks are described herein. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for using user-configured networking protocols includes receiving values for one or more user-specified options associated with a gaming device and receiving a network address request originating from the gaming device. The computer-implemented method can also include transmitting a reply destined for the gaming device, wherein the reply includes a network address and the values for the one or more user-specified options. | 12-04-2008 |
20090036217 | SERVICE-ORIENTED GAMING NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A gaming services framework includes web services extensions and comprises a set of services, protocols, XML schemas, and methods for providing gaming system functionality in a distributed, network based architecture. Systems and methods provide a service-oriented framework for gaming and property management based upon internetworking technology and web services concepts. One aspect of the systems and methods includes a loosely coupled architecture that consists of software components that semantically encapsulate discrete functionality (self contained and perform a single function or a related group of functions—the component describes its own inputs and outputs in a way that other software can determine what it does, how to invoke its functionality, and what result to expect). These components may be distributed and programmatically accessible (called by and exchange data with other software) over standard internetworking protocols (TCP/IP, HITP, DNS, DHCP, etc.). | 02-05-2009 |
20090124372 | ASSET MANAGEMENT OF DOWNLOADABLE GAMING COMPONENTS IN A GAMING SYSTEM - Systems and methods provide mechanisms for updating software assets on a gaming machine ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090156313 | Scheduling of reconfigurable gaming machines - A controller of gaming machines that permit wagering on wagering games includes a first memory location that stores a first time-based schedule of gaming actions to be taken by the gaming machines that are located remote from the controller. A second memory location stores identities of first gaming machines. One of the first and second memory locations stores a pointer that links the other of the first and second memory locations and associates the first gaming machines with the first schedule so that one of the first schedule and first gaming machines can be modified independent of and without modifying the other of the first schedule and the first gaming machines. A data transmitter transmits instructions corresponding to the gaming actions defined by the first schedule to the first gaming machines. | 06-18-2009 |
20100035690 | Information Flow Control for Gaming Machines Requiring Server Support - A computing apparatus operating as a gaming machine permits wagering on games. A browser generates a request for information contained on a remote server. An intermediate client-side processing, ICSP, engine coupled with the browser receives the request and generates a corresponding request that is transmitted to the remote server. The browser, following the transmission of the first message, being released to process other actions without having yet received a reply to the first message. | 02-11-2010 |
20100167817 | Display of the status of gaming machines - A controller of gaming machines includes an input/output module adapted to receive signals that represent a current status of a parameter of the gaming machines. A microprocessing unit generates for each gaming machine(s) an icon having variable visual indicia indicative of a value of the parameter being monitored. The microprocessing unit automatically changes in substantially real-time the visual indicia associated with the icon to reflect a change in the status of the parameter of an associated first gaming machine in accordance with a first received signal. | 07-01-2010 |
20110105219 | EVENT-BASED SCHEDULING OF WAGERING GAME EVENTS - Wagering game systems and methods are disclosed in which the occurrence of a triggering event causes a community game to begin. Further, the occurrence of an event may cause a wagering game or wagering game service such as a progressive game to be reconfigured. | 05-05-2011 |
20110124406 | AUTOMATED WAGERING GAME MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND RECOVERY - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining one or more casino events that request a configuration for one or more wagering game machines, generating one or more automated configuration tasks, assigning one or more properties to the tasks, and storing the one or more automated configuration tasks and the one or more properties so that the one or more properties are persisted on the gaming network. The operations can also include recovering a wagering game machines operational state if the automated configuration tasks encounter problems during execution that affect the wagering game machines playability. | 05-26-2011 |
20120277005 | AUTOMATED WAGERING GAME MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND RECOVERY - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining one or more casino events that request a configuration for one or more wagering game machines, generating one or more automated configuration tasks, assigning one or more properties to the tasks, and storing the one or more automated configuration tasks and the one or more properties so that the one or more properties are persisted on the gaming network. The operations can also include recovering a wagering game machine's operational state if the automated configuration tasks encounter problems during execution that affect the wagering game machine's playability. | 11-01-2012 |
20150038218 | TRACKING AND RESPONDING TO WAGERING ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - A method includes receiving a communication regarding account activity for a player account of a wagering game player. The player account is within a group of player accounts for the wagering game player, wherein the group of player accounts includes at least one of a player account for account-based wagering at a wagering game establishment, a player account for player tracking of player activity at the wagering game establishment, and a player account for online wagering. The method includes executing a rules-based response, after receiving the communication regarding account activity. Executing the rules-based response can comprise at least one of: transmitting a player notification to the wagering game player about the account activity, to at least one of the player accounts and transmitting an account lockdown communication instructing an account server to lockdown at least one of the player accounts. | 02-05-2015 |
Clinton Blackburn, Dallas, TX US
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20110295925 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING AN ALTERNATIVE COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE - The present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a method that includes accessing a first server in a first computing infrastructure to obtain data about a configuration of the first computing infrastructure and use of the first computing infrastructure. The method may also include analyzing, by a processor on a second server, the data from the first server. The method may also include selecting, based on the analysis of the data, a second computing infrastructure from a plurality of computing infrastructures to replace the first computing infrastructure. The method may also include generating a report with the analysis of the data and the selected second computing infrastructure. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING MIGRATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ALTERNATIVE COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE - The present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a method that selecting, by a processor, user accounts on a first computing infrastructure to migrate to a second computing infrastructure; provisioning, by the processor, a parallel user account on the second computing infrastructure for each of the user accounts on the first computing infrastructure; and migrating, by the processor, information from the user accounts on the first computing infrastructure to the parallel user accounts. | 12-01-2011 |
20140019212 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING MIGRATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ALTERNATIVE COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE - The present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a method that selecting, by a processor, user accounts on a first computing infrastructure to migrate to a second computing infrastructure; provisioning, by the processor, a parallel user account on the second computing infrastructure for each of the user accounts on the first computing infrastructure; and migrating, by the processor, information from the user accounts on the first computing infrastructure to the parallel user accounts. | 01-16-2014 |
David Blackburn, Barrington, IL US
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20140261954 | METHOD OF PREPARING MAT-FACED ARTICLE - Disclosed is a method of preparing a mat-faced cementitious article composite. A mat-faced article (e.g., board) is formed and the composite is formed upon application of a finish composition (e.g., hydrophobic). In one aspect, the mat-faced gypsum article comprises a mat having an inner surface adjacent to a cementitious core first surface and an opposite outer mat surface. An aqueous cementitious finish composition is applied to the outside mat surface to form the mat-faced cementitious article composite. Desirably, the finish composite can suitably be applied by a roller assembly comprising a finish roller. In some embodiments, the finish roller has an uneven surface, including for example, grooves or depressions (e.g., circumferential or longitudinal) defined therein. | 09-18-2014 |
David R. Blackburn, Barrington, IL US
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20090292045 | MODIFIERS FOR GYPSUM SLURRIES AND METHOD OF USING THEM - An improved gypsum slurry that includes water, calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a polycarboxylate dispersant and a modifier. The modifier is chemically configured to improve the efficacy of the polycarboxylate dispersant. Preferred modifiers include cement, lime, slaked lime, soda ash, carbonates, silicates and phosphates. | 11-26-2009 |
20100011994 | GYPSUM PRODUCTS UTILIZING A TWO-REPEATING UNIT DISPERSANT AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THEM - A gypsum slurry includes water, a hydraulic component including stucco and a polycarboxylate dispersant. The dispersant has two repeating units wherein the first repeating unit is an olefinic unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid repeating unit or an ester or salt, and the second repeating unit is a vinyl or allyl group bound to a polyether by an ether linkage. The slurry can be made into a gypsum panel. | 01-21-2010 |
20100056655 | GYPSUM PRODUCTS UTILIZING A TWO-REPEATING UNIT DISPERSANT AND A METHOD OF MAKING THEM - A gypsum slurry includes water, a hydraulic component including stucco and a polycarboxylate dispersant. The dispersant has two repeating units wherein the first repeating unit is an olefinic unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid repeating unit or an ester or salt, and the second repeating unit is a vinyl or allyl group bound to a polyether by an ether linkage. The slurry can be made into a gypsum panel. | 03-04-2010 |
20110054053 | ADDITIVES IN GYPSUM PANELS AND ADJUSTING THEIR PROPORTIONS - A panel is provided that includes stucco, water and a dispersant component having dispersing properties and comprising a comb-branched polymer with polyether side chains, naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate or melamine sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate. A polycondensation component is also included in the slurry that includes three repeating units. A method of making the gypsum panel includes combining stucco, water and a first dosage of a first dispersant to form a slurry, the first. A second dosage of a second dispersant is added to the slurry. Properties of the gypsum slurry are tested and it is formed into a product. The product sets and properties of the product are identified. The first dosage or the second dosage is changed based on the properties of the slurry or product. | 03-03-2011 |
20110213043 | FOAMED SLURRY AND BUILDING PANEL MADE THEREFROM - A gypsum slurry is described that includes water, a hydraulic component comprising at least 50% calcined gypsum by weight based on the dry weight of the hydraulic component, foam, a defoamer and a polycarboxylate dispersant. In some embodiments of the invention, the defoamer is combined with the dispersant prior to being added to the gypsum slurry. The defoamer and dispersant can be added as a physical mixture, wherein the defoamer is attached onto the dispersant polymer, or a combination thereof. A gypsum building panel is made from the gypsum slurry. | 09-01-2011 |
20120167805 | METHOD OF IMPROVING GYPSUM BOARD STRENGTH - One or more of these or other problems are improved using a method of making a strong gypsum panel which includes a method for forming a hardened shell structure at the interface of a foamed bubble and a gypsum slurry. A strengthening component is selected from the group consisting of set accelerators, water soluble polyphosphate salts, blends of water soluble polyphosphate salts with starch, boric acid, fibers, glycerin or combinations thereof. The strengthening component is combined with a foaming agent and with water to form an aqueous soap mixture. Foam is generated from the aqueous soap mixture, and added to a gypsum slurry. Allowing the strengthening component to contact the soap bubbles prior to addition of the foam to the gypsum slurry allows the strengthening component to preferentially contact the soap film rather than be dispersed through the entire slurry. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172468 | EFFECTIVE USE OF MELAMINE SULFONATE CONDENSATE DISPERSANTS IN WALLBOARD CONTAINING FOAM - Effective use of dispersants in wallboard containing foam results from a method where stucco is mixed with a first dispersant and a first quantity of water to form a gypsum slurry. A soap is blended with a second dispersant and a second quantity of water to make a foam. Subsequently, the foam is combined with the slurry. Choice of different first and second dispersants and their relative amounts allows control of the size distribution of the foam bubbles in the slurry and the resulting voids in the gypsum core. Melamine sulfonate condensate and polycarboxylate dispersants are preferred dispersants. | 07-05-2012 |
20140073711 | ADDITIVES IN GYPSUM SLURRIES AND ADJUSTING THEIR PROPORTIONS - A gypsum slurry is provided that includes calcium sulfate hemihydrate; water; a dispersant component comprising at least one of the following a comb-branched polymer with polyether side chains, naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate or melamine sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate; a foaming agent; and a polycondensation component with three polycondensation repeating units. Also provided is a method for making a gypsum slurry with a foaming agent in which the ratio between the dispersant component and the polycondensation component is adjusted to control for the size of foam bubbles in the gypsum slurry. Gypsum products made from the gypsum slurry are provided and methods for making the products are provided as well. | 03-13-2014 |
Dean C. Blackburn, Springville, UT US
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20080215158 | Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact - A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond. | 09-04-2008 |
20090046967 | BEARINGS, RACES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF HAVING DIAMOND AND OTHER SUPERHARD SURFACES - Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface. | 02-19-2009 |
20100198353 | USE OF Ti and Nb CEMENTED IN TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS - An improved composition of titanium sintered titanium carbide is provided. The composition provides an improved degree of strength and toughness and improved compatibility with medical imaging. The composition provides good compatibility with sintered polycrystalline diamond, achieving a good mechanical fit in terms of the combined compressibility and thermal expansion during the sintering process to minimize stress or cracking between the substrate and the diamond layer. | 08-05-2010 |
Dean C. Blackburn, Spring Ville, UT US
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20100025898 | USE OF Ti AND Nb CEMENTED TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS - Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints, such as prosthetic joint components made from sintered superhard materials. | 02-04-2010 |
Doug Blackburn, Sterling, VA US
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20080200184 | METHOD FOR ANGLE OF ARRIVAL DETERMINATION ON FREQUENCY HOPPING AIR INTERFACES - A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated. | 08-21-2008 |
Douglas Blackburn, Port Clinton, OH US
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20090159173 | LOW FIBER CALCINATION PROCESS FOR MAKING GYPSUM FIBERBOARD - An energy efficient method for making a gypsum cellulose fiberboard comprising adding a first portion of cellulose fiber to gypsum before the gypsum and cellulose fiber are co-calcined in a reactor, adding a second portion of cellulose fiber to the slurry after it leaves the reactor to form a second slurry, depositing the slurry to form a mat dewatering the mat, rehydrating the mat and then finishing the mat to form a final gypsum cellulose fiberboard. A reduction of up to about 40% to 50% of steam energy used can be achieved when the second portion of added cellulose fiber is 50% or more of the total cellulose fiber used in the final board compared to gypsum cellulose board made with the same ingredients but when all of the fiber is added to the gypsum prior to the reactor. | 06-25-2009 |
Elizabeth Blackburn, Cranston, RI US
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20150250576 | HERNIA REPAIR PATCH - A patch for repairing a hernia defect including a patch body that is reducible into a small configuration for delivery through a narrow incision or cannula into a patient. A support member assists in unfurling the patch body from the small configuration into an expanded configuration. A sleeve releasably mounts the support member to the patch body. | 09-10-2015 |
Farron Blackburn, Keller, TX US
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20110064901 | SUPER INSULATING FAN-FOLD RADIANT BARRIER - An insulating panel for inhibiting the passage of radiant and conductive heat into or out of an enclosed structure through the attic, foundation, windows, doors, and skylights where the panel is laminated. The core of the panel is of extruded polystyrene or expanded polystyrene having a thickness of between 1/16 of an inch to 1½ inches. The core of the panel is coated with a fire retarding material which can be an adhesive and which is used to attach a metalized film such as aluminum to each side of the core. Apertures are located in the core and metalized films to allow air to pass through the panel, and the panel is scored to allow it to be folded. | 03-17-2011 |
Forrest R. Blackburn, Monroeville, PA US
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20090135462 | CLEAR TO CIRCULAR POLARIZING PHOTOCHROMIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides optical elements comprising a photochromic linear polarizing element and a birefringent layer that circularly or elliptically polarizes transmitted radiation. The photochromic linear polarizing element comprises a substrate and either: (1) a coating comprising an aligned, thermally reversible photochromic-dichroic compound having an average absorption ratio of at least 1.5 in an activated state, and being operable for switching from a first absorption state to a second absorption state in response to actinic radiation, to revert back to the first absorption state in response to thermal energy, and to linearly polarize transmitted radiation in at least one of the two states; or (2) an at least partially ordered polymeric sheet connected to the substrate; and a thermally reversible photochromic-dichroic compound that is at least partially aligned with the polymeric sheet and has an average absorption ratio greater than 2.3 in the activated state. | 05-28-2009 |
20100134866 | OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN APODIZED APERTURE - Provided is an optical element with an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance in response to the amplitude of an applied voltage. The apodized aperture includes (i) a first substrate having a planar inner surface and an outer surface, (ii) a second substrate having an outer surface and a non-planar inner surface opposing and spaced from the planar inner surface of the first substrate, wherein each of the planar inner surface of the first substrate and the non-planar inner surface of the second substrate has an at least partial layer of transparent conductive material thereover; and (iii) an electrochromic medium disposed between the planar inner surface of the first substrate and the non-planar inner surface of the second substrate. | 06-03-2010 |
20100149620 | PHOTOCHROMIC OPTICAL ARTICLES PREPARED WITH REVERSIBLE THERMOCHROMIC MATERIALS - Provided is a photochromic optical articleincluding: (a) an optical substrate; (b) a thermally reversible photochromic material; and (c) reversible thermochromic material capable of at least partially filtering UV/visible light at or below room temperature and becoming less capable of filtering UV/visible light at temperatures greater than room temperature. | 06-17-2010 |
20110051223 | PHOTOCHROMIC OPTICAL ARTICLES PREPARED WITH REVERSIBLE THERMOCHROMIC MATERIALS - Provided is a photochromic optical article including: (a) an optical substrate; (b) a thermally reversible photochromic material; and (c) reversible thermochromic material capable of at least partially filtering UV/visible light at or below room temperature and becoming less capable of filtering UV/visible light at temperatures greater than room temperature. The reversible thermochromic material (c) is operable for filtering light in the range of from 300 to 450 nanometers. | 03-03-2011 |
20110080628 | CLEAR TO CIRCULAR POLARIZING PHOTOCHROMIC DEVICES - The present invention provides composite optical elements including a photochromic linear polarizing element and a birefringent layer such that composite optical element circularly or elliptically polarizes transmitted radiation. The photochromic linear polarizing element is formed from (i) an at least partially ordered polymeric sheet; and (ii) a reversible photochromic-dichroic material that is at least partially aligned with the polymeric sheet and has an average absorption ratio of at least 1.5 in the activated state. The birefringent layer includes a polymeric coating or a polymeric sheet connected to the photochromic linear polarizing element. | 04-07-2011 |
20130206323 | METHOD OF MAKING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE - A method of forming an optical element which includes an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance through a clear aperture area in response to an applied electrical current is disclosed. The apodized aperture includes a body including an area defining the clear aperture area wherein a fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area, and includes at least one fill passage extending from the fluid containment area to at least one fill port outside of the clear aperture area; an electrochromic fluid within the fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area and having variable light transmittance in response to an applied electrical current; a cover attached with the electrochromic fluid between the cover and body; electrical contacts electrically coupled to the electrochromic fluid for supplying electrical current thereto; and at least one passage seal in each said fill passage positioned outside of the clear aperture area. | 08-15-2013 |
20130215489 | OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE AND AN APERTURE BODY FORMING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE - An optical element includes an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance through a clear aperture area in response to an applied electrical current. The apodized aperture includes an aperture body including an area defining the clear aperture area, the body having a fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area, and includes at least one fill passage extending from the fluid containment area to at least one fill port outside of the clear aperture area; an electrochromic fluid within the fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area and having variable light transmittance in response to an applied electrical current; a cover attached with the electrochromic fluid between the cover and body; electrical contacts electrically coupled to the electrochromic fluid for supplying electrical current thereto; and at least one passage seal in each said fill passage positioned outside of the clear aperture area. | 08-22-2013 |
20130259464 | OPTICAL MECHANISM WITH INDEXING STAGE WITH AT LEAST ONE FIXED DIAMETER APODIZED APERTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An optical mechanism for a camera having a camera aperture includes an indexing stage movable between at least two distinct positions. At least a first fixed diameter apodized aperture is mounted on the stage and configured to be aligned with the camera aperture in one of the distinct positions of the indexing stage, and wherein the first fixed diameter apodized aperture is not aligned with the camera aperture in the other of the distinct positions of the indexing stage. The stage can include multiple fixed diameter apodized apertures of distinct effective diameters each of which can be selectively aligned with the camera aperture. The mechanism includes an actuator for moving the stage between each of said distinct positions. Methods for mass producing the fixed diameter apodized aperture are disclosed using dye diffusion into optical elements via various methods, and various casting and molding formation techniques. | 10-03-2013 |
Gregg T. Blackburn, Schenectady, NY US
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20110109187 | KEY BAR COMPRESSION APPARATUS - Solutions for reducing key bar rattle in dynamoelectric machines are disclosed. In one embodiment an apparatus includes: a plurality of key bars operably coupling a stator core to a stator wrapper in which the stator core is at least partially contained; a cable surrounding the plurality of key bars; and at least one anchor device connecting a portion of the cable to the stator wrapper to produce a compressive load on at least one of the plurality of key bars by tightening the cable around the plurality of key bars. | 05-12-2011 |
James D. Blackburn, Hickory, NC US
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20110222826 | STRAIN-RELEIF MEMBER AND FIBER OPTIC DROP CABLE ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A strain-relief member having a body formed from a block copolymer and designed for use in a fiber optic drop cable assembly. The body has a central channel and a cylindrical connector-end portion sized to surround an end-portion of a connector. The body also has a tapered cable-end portion sized to surround an end portion of a fiber optic cable that connects to the connector and that has a preferential bend axis. The strain-relief member is configured to limit an amount of strain in the strength components to less than 0.041 when subjected to flex and proof testing. A fiber optic drop cable assembly that has a fiber optic cable with a preferential bend axis and that employs the strain-relief member is also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Jay Blackburn, Kingwood, TX US
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20090214863 | Polyphenylene Sulfide Coatings - A conductor coating comprising polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), a random copolymer of thylene and glycidyl methacrylate, a thermoplastic ionomer resin, and a metal carboxylate. | 08-27-2009 |
Jay Glenn Blackburn, Kingwood, TX US
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20080217010 | Polyphenylene Sulfide Proppants - Embodiments of the present invention relate to delivering a slurry having a fracturing fluid and one or more proppants to a fracture in a subterranean formation. At least one proppant has PPS and produces less than 5 weight percent fines at a closure pressure of the fractured subterranean formation as determined by API RP 60. The one or more proppants are deposited into the fracture to prop the fracture. | 09-11-2008 |
Jeffery S. Blackburn, Lake Orion, MI US
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20100019475 | Pressurized gas release mechanism - A mechanism ( | 01-28-2010 |
Jeffrey Blackburn, Austin, TX US
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20100013561 | ANTI-POP CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR AUDIO AMPLIFIERS USING VARIABLE RESISTORS - Anti-pop circuits are provided for an audio amplifier that uses a power supply voltage and a ground voltage to drive a load with an audio signal that is centered about a virtual analog ground. These anti-pop circuits include a variable resistor and a capacitor that are connected to the audio amplifier to provide a low pass filter. The variable resistor has resistance that varies in response to a voltage level of the virtual analog ground, such as a difference between a voltage level of the power supply voltage and the voltage level of the virtual analog ground. The variable resistor may be a field effect transistor having a gate that is responsive to the differences between the voltage level of the power supply voltage and the voltage level of the virtual analog ground. The capacitor may be a field effect transistor, as well. Related methods are also described. | 01-21-2010 |
Jeremy J. Blackburn, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20090048954 | Sub-accounting for an omnibus account - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for sub-accounting for an omnibus account. A method includes, in a server, tracking summary balances of transactions for individual sub-accounts contained in an omnibus account according to transition type and transaction status. | 02-19-2009 |
20090055224 | Health Expense Account, Health Insurance And Financial Product, And System And Method For Providing Employee Health Insurance Benefits - Financial and health and medical care product and service. Health expense account, financial product, health care product that include or interact with the health expense account. System and method for providing products and services to employers and employees using these accounts and financial products and health care products, and to business methods and business models that derive revenues from the products and services and from interactions between and among the providers of components thereof. | 02-26-2009 |
Jeremy L. Blackburn, Bountiful, UT US
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20140308079 | C-Channel Panel, Overcast, Stopping and Method - A panel includes a core having a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. The panel includes a first cap disposed on the top. The panel includes a second cap disposed on the bottom. The panel includes a first grid disposed adjacent the first side. The panel includes a second grid disposed adjacent the second side. The first cap and the second cap and the first grid and the second grid defining a frame which envelopes and holds the core without piercing through the core. A stopping. An overcast. A method for building a wall. | 10-16-2014 |
Joel Blackburn, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130006555 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE POWER OF A POWER GENERATOR WHILE OPERATING IN VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODE AND/OR WHILE OPERATING IN PULSING MODE - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for measuring electrical characteristics of power that is applied to a plasma processing chamber when the electrical generator operates in a pulsing mode, when the electrical generator operates in a variable frequency mode, and when the electrical generator operates in both a pulsing mode and in a variable frequency mode concurrently. | 01-03-2013 |
John Blackburn, Charleston, SC US
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20100328669 | TABLET ANALYSIS AND MEASURMENT SYSTEM - The present subject matter relates to multivariate optical analysis systems employ multivariate optical elements and utilize multivariate optical computing methods to determine information about a product carried by light reflected from or transmitted through the product. An exemplary method of processing and monitoring the product includes introducing the product at an inspection point; illuminating the product with a spectral-specific light though an optic lens; directing the light that has passed through at least a section of the product through at least one multivariate optical element to produce a first signal, the directed light carrying information about the product; detecting the signal at a detector; and determining at least one property of the product based upon the detector output. | 12-30-2010 |
John Blackburn, Bountiful, UT US
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20140179418 | UNLOCKING VIRTUAL ITEMS IN A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO PHYSICAL TOKEN DETECTION - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179443 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING MODIFICATIONS TO A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO TOKEN DETECTION - Exemplary implementations may facilitate modifications to characters and/or virtual items within a virtual space, or to the virtual space itself, made responsive to detection of a token. In some implementations, a physical accessory may depict a character in the virtual space. By way of non-limiting example, the physical accessory may include a toy figurine resembling the character. A detectable token (i.e., a physical object) may be removably attached to the physical accessory. According to some implementations, responsive to the physical accessory being detected along with the removably attached token, a modification within the virtual space may be made to the character and/or a virtual item associated with the character. In some implementations, detection of the token alone may effectuate such a modification. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179444 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING MODIFICATIONS TO CHARACTERS AND/OR VIRTUAL ITEMS WITHIN A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO TOKEN DETECTION - Exemplary implementations may facilitate modifications to characters and/or virtual items within a virtual space, or to the virtual space itself, made responsive to detection of a token. In some implementations, a physical accessory may depict a character in the virtual space. By way of non-limiting example, the physical accessory may include a toy figurine resembling the character. A detectable token (i.e., a physical object) may be removably attached to the physical accessory. According to some implementations, responsive to the physical accessory being detected along with the removably attached token, a modification within the virtual space may be made to the character and/or a virtual item associated with the character. In some implementations, detection of the token alone may effectuate such a modification. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181062 | PROVIDING A COMMON VIRTUAL ITEM REPOSITORY IN A VIRTUAL SPACE - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181507 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO EFFECTUATE MODIFICATIONS IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181820 | FACILITATING CUSTOMIZATION OF A VIRTUAL SPACE BASED ON ACCESSIBLE VIRTUAL ITEMS - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181994 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO UNLOCK CONTENT IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 06-26-2014 |
20150033317 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO EFFECTUATE MODIFICATIONS IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 01-29-2015 |
20150134658 | PROVIDING A COMMON VIRTUAL ITEM REPOSITORY IN A VIRTUAL SPACE - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 05-14-2015 |
John Blackburn, Albuquerque, NM US
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20130077161 | T3 Module Architecture - This disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with an improved optical architecture. An optical telescope having a longitudinal axis is configured to allow a beam having a first wavelength to laterally transverse a telescope barrel along a first axis. An optical module directs and corrects the beam from the first axis to a second and third axis, and to a beam expander. The beam expander transmits a beam having a second wavelength through the optical telescope along the longitudinal axis. The optical architecture may be incorporated onto an on-gimbal component that is side-mounted to a gimbaled system, as a method of minimizing the operational burdens on the gimbaled system. | 03-28-2013 |
John C. Blackburn, Easley, SC US
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20140121359 | PH-INDUCED FRACTIONATION PROCESSES FOR RECOVERY OF LIGNIN - There are provided processes for recovering a “heart-cut” liquid-lignin fraction from a lignin-containing stream such as a black liquor stream from a paper making process or the crude lignin stream within a non-destructive biomass conversion process by carbonating, acidifying and recovering the liquid-lignin fraction. The processes generally include reacting black liquor with a carefully selected amount of carbon dioxide (CO | 05-01-2014 |
20140163245 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FURFURAL FROM BLACK LIQUOR - A process for making furfural using papermaking black liquor from the kraft pulping process as a feed material. First, the lignin is removed from the black liquor by carbonizing the black liquor to a pH below pH 10 to insolubilize the lignin, neutralize NaOH and other inorganic components of the black liquor. The next step is to treat the carbonated black liquor that contains the hemicellulose to remove the high molecular weight components. In a preferred embodiment the treatment uses multiple sequential steps. The first step of the treatment is to use ultrafiltration, centrifugation or dissolved-air floatation to separate the high molecular weight components. The second filtration is to pass the hemicellulose containing black liquor stream through a nanofilter to remove low molecular weight components. The conversion of xylans in the hemicellulose-containing mixture to furfural is accomplished using a catalytic process. The xylans are converted to pentose sugars and then converted to furfural. The furfural is formed at a low concentration and then further concentrated. | 06-12-2014 |
20140200334 | PROCESS FOR TREATING LIGNIN - A process for recovery of lignin from black liquor that contains either soluble or dispersed lignin by generating a “liquid lignin” at high yield is disclosed. Soluble lignin at a high pH is precipitated by reducing the pH of the black liquor stream by countercurrent reaction with carbon dioxide, at elevated temperature and pressure, creating a heavy lignin-rich phase and a light lignin-depleted phase. The heavy lignin-rich phase is separated and washed countercurrently with a non-sulfur containing acid, such as acetic acid, to displace metal cations from the lignin, creating a low-salt lignin, which is then formed into a low-dust, high-bulk density lignin fuel pellet. If desired, an oxidation step may be used to eliminate odor for lignins having high value green chemistry applications. | 07-17-2014 |
John Joseph Blackburn, Rensselaer, NY US
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20150079557 | FLAME SIMULATOR WITH WEIGHTED BASE - A mounting and stabilization system including a base portion and a mounting portion pivotally coupled to the base portion. The base portion and the mounting portion have a closed configuration where the base portion and the mounting portion are generally parallel with each other and an open configuration where the base portion and the mounting portion are generally perpendicular with each other. The system further includes a collapsible container positioned between the base portion and the mounting portion, where the collapsible container is adapted to expand and receive ballast therein when the base portion and the mounting portion are in the open configuration. The collapsible container is adapted to collapse between the base portion and the mounting portion when the base portion and the mounting portion are in the closed configuration. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079558 | Fire Fighting Training System with Integrated Extinguishant Sensor - A system for developing firefighting skills including a display device configured to display a simulated fire, wherein the display device has a front surface. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect an actual or simulated extinguishant that is directed at the front surface, wherein the sensor is directly coupled to the front surface of the display device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079559 | Fire Fighting Training System with Steam/Smoke Generation - A firefighting training system including a display device configured to display an actual or simulated fire and a sensor configured to detect an actual, simulated or virtual extinguishant that is directed at the display device. The system further includes a smoke or steam generation system configured to provide an output and a controller operatively coupled to the display device, the sensor and the generation system. The controller is configured to control the display of the actual or simulated fire and the output based at least in part upon an output of the sensor. | 03-19-2015 |
John Joseph Blackburn, Rennselear, NY US
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20100304345 | FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for use in fire extinguisher training are provided. These methods and apparatus are implemented electronically without the need for an open flame. The training apparatus includes a display having a plurality of light sources adapted to display a varying light pattern simulating a dynamic flame; a sensor adapted to detect a stimulus emitted by one of a fire extinguisher and a fire extinguisher simulator and output a signal corresponding to the detected stimulus; and one or more processors adapted to receive the output from the sensor and vary the light pattern simulating the dynamic flame on the display in response to the stimulus detected by the sensor. The methods and apparatus may be used to train firefighters in the proper use of a fire extinguisher, for example, training in the techniques typically required when suppressing class A, B, C, D, and K type fires. | 12-02-2010 |
Joshua Blackburn, Newport News, VA US
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20090043849 | COLLABORATIVE WEB-BASED COMPUTING - A collaborative web-based computing system includes a plurality of client computers interacting with a web-based application server. Interposed between the application server and the plurality of client computers is a communication server employing eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocols (“XMPP”). A channel is created between one of the client computers and the communications server and thereafter a session with the application server is initiated. Responsive to the creation of a web-based session between at least one client and the application server, other client computers can request to join the session via separate channels with the communication server. Data from the application server is pushed from the application server to each of the client computers simultaneously via the communication server. Client computers do not actively pull information from the communications server but are rather receptive to data that is being pushed down the existing channel. | 02-12-2009 |
Justin Blackburn, Surprise, AZ US
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20100180002 | SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMIC MONITORING FOR WEB HIGH AVAILABILITY - A system for maintaining a high availability data transmission and processing environment. The system includes a network of clusters and a control server. Each cluster of the network includes at least two identical servers. Each cluster of the network is directly connected to at least one other cluster of the network. Each pair of clusters directly connected to each other is characterized by each server in a first cluster of the pair of clusters being directly connected to at least one server in a second cluster of the pair of clusters via a communication link. The control server is configured to monitor an operational status of the communication link (i.e., the communication link is operational or non-operational). The control server is directly linked to at least one server in each cluster via a communication channel between the control server and the at least one server. | 07-15-2010 |
Justin C. Blackburn, Surprise, AZ US
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20080228917 | Method and system for importing an application and server map to a business systems manager display - An automated system displays enables a user to observe the activities in a system based on information in the display. From this display, the user can quickly identify the source of problems for the purpose of troubleshooting without the need to manually determine the source and nature of the problem. In this system, data about the system is gathered through a plurality of agents positioned throughout the network. This data is analyzed and a system monitor deployment configuration is developed. This monitor deployment information along with information about the various devices in the system and any relationships of devices in the system are imported to the display system. The display system then displays this information showing the present relationships of the devices in the system. | 09-18-2008 |
20090055518 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING LIGHTWEIGHT DIRECTORY ACCESS PROTOCOL INFORMATION - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing a lightweight directory access protocol environment. A replication hierarchy is identified for a plurality of lightweight directory access protocol servers within the lightweight directory access protocol environment by querying the plurality of lightweight directory access protocol servers for replication information. Environment information is collected for the plurality of lightweight directory access protocol servers using the replication hierarchy, wherein the environment information for the plurality of lightweight directory access protocol servers is used to manage the lightweight directory access protocol environment. | 02-26-2009 |
20120011248 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPORTING AN APPLICATION AND SERVER MAP TO A BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER DISPLAY - An automated system displays enables a user to observe the activities in a system based on information in the display. From this display, the user can quickly identify the source of problems for the purpose of troubleshooting without the need to manually determine the source and nature of the problem. In this system, data about the system is gathered through a plurality of agents positioned throughout the network. This data is analyzed and a system monitor deployment configuration is developed. This monitor deployment information along with information about the various devices in the system and any relationships of devices in the system are imported to the display system. The display system then displays this information showing the present relationships of the devices in the system. | 01-12-2012 |
Keith D.h. Blackburn, Nunda, NY US
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20110001353 | AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - An auxiliary power supply system includes a passive ultra-capacitor buffer module and an auxiliary power unit coupled to the passive ultra-capacitor. The auxiliary power unit is configured to receive a current supply from the passive ultra-capacitor buffer module. The auxiliary power unit is configured to power one or more auxiliary devices of a railcar over one or more gaps in a power rail. Also disclosed is an exemplary method of making an auxiliary power supply system. | 01-06-2011 |
Kevin Blackburn, Clinton, NC US
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20130310265 | METHODS OF PREPARING CYCLIC PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - This invention is directed to the discovery of improved methods of preparing cyclic peptides, cyclic peptide esters, cyclic peptide amidines, and libraries of these compounds. The invention also includes uses of these compounds and libraries for screens as drugs and binders of biologics. | 11-21-2013 |
Lisa Tomiko Blackburn, Dallas, TX US
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20140237947 | Bag receptacle - A support structure for a sealable plastic bag, the structure comprises a receptacle having a top and a bottom, the bottom of the receptacle adapted to contact a surface so that the receptacle is capable of standing in an upright position, the top of the receptacle comprising an elliptically-shaped opening, the elliptically-shaped opening being defined by a rim of the receptacle and having two opposing narrower ends at the rim; the rim of the elliptically-shaped opening having at least two notches, wherein one of the said two notches is disposed at the first of the two narrower ends of the elliptically-shaped opening, and wherein a second of the said two notches is disposed at the second of the two narrower ends of the elliptically-shaped opening in the receptacle. A method of filling a sealable plastic bag utilizing the support structure is also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
Matthew Blackburn, Cedar Springs, MI US
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20120100876 | HANDS FREE TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED TEXT MESSAGING CONFIGURATION - The invention relates to a communication system for in-vehicle systems, and in particular, to a wireless communication system for a hands free telephone system configured to received text messages. A remote source, such as a cell phone, PDA or the like, is used to modify, configure and add new messages and preference data on the communication system. The modified, configured and new messages are used to respond to messages received on the remote source and/or on the communication system. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael Blackburn, Pearland, TX US
Michael Blackburn, New Jersey, NJ US
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20080247807 | Liquid dispensing instrument - A liquid dispensing instrument, such as a marker assembly, the instrument having a barrel, a release mechanism, and a cap. The release mechanism can comprise a deformable arm affixed to the barrel or the cap, for pushing the cap and barrel apart. In one embodiment, a liquid dispensing instrument comprises a barrel having a first end and a second end, and a cap disposed over the first end of the barrel. The barrel has a deformable arm having a fixed end affixed to the barrel and a free end, the deformable arm protruding radially away from the barrel. The free end of the deformable arm pushes the cap away from the first end of the barrel when the deformable arm is pushed radially toward the barrel. | 10-09-2008 |
Michael E. Blackburn, Wichita, KS US
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20120210660 | Roofing Product with Integrated Photovoltaic Elements and Flashing System - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage. | 08-23-2012 |
20140130429 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements And Photovoltaic Roofing Systems - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage. | 05-15-2014 |
Michael Gregory Blackburn, Austin, TX US
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20130028722 | System and Method for Improving Turbine Efficiency using a Frame and Shroud System - A system and method for improving turbine efficiency using a frame and shroud system is described herein. Specifically, a shroud system can comprise a frame comprising a base and a substantially vertical support structure, said substantially support structure having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein said bottom portions connect to a base. In another embodiment, the shroud system can also comprise an upper wind shroud connected to said top portion of said support structure, wherein said upper wind shroud is angled between thirty degrees and seventy-five degrees, further wherein a front portion of said wind shroud extends higher than a rear portion of said wind shroud. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028723 | System and Method for Generating Electrical Power Using a Shrouded Turbine System - A system and method for generating electrical power using a shrouded wind turbine system. Specifically, a shrouded wind turbine system can comprise a frame, a turbine mounted to said frame, wherein said turbine comprises a hub, a plurality of blade mounts connected to said hub, said hub rotatable, such that during said rotation said blade mounts move toward a turbine rear when above said hub and toward a turbine front when below said hub. In another embodiment, the shrouded wind turbine system can also comprise a plurality of blades, each connected to a unique one of said blade mounts, and an upper wind shroud comprising a front and a rear, said upper wind shroud front mounted above said turbine front and said upper wind shroud rear mounted above said turbine rear, further wherein said upper wind shroud front is mounted higher than said upper wind rear. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028745 | System and Method for Generating Electrical Power Using an Improved Wind Turbine Blade - A system and method for generating electrical power using an improved wind turbine blade is described herein. Specifically, a wind turbine blade assembly can include a one or more curved blade mount, each parallel to the other, having a ratio of a linear blade length to a curve depth between 15/99 and 17/99, and a blade, wherein blade is mounted to said one or more blade mounts, wherein said blade comprises a thin flexible material capable of conforming to one or more curved blade mount. | 01-31-2013 |
Michael J. Blackburn, Morris, IL US
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20100039744 | Device for electrically discharging samples of an electrically non conductive liquid | 02-18-2010 |
20120140372 | Device for electrically discharging samples of an electrically nonconductive liquid | 06-07-2012 |
Michael R. Blackburn, Pearland, TX US
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20100105706 | METHOD OF PREVENTING AND TREATING AIRWAY REMODELING AND PULMONARY INFLAMMATION USING A2B ADENOSINE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to methods of preventing airway remodeling using A | 04-29-2010 |
Michelle Ann Blackburn, Oxford, OH US
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20130192742 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A LAMINATED ARTICLE HAVING A DAMAGED AREA - A method for repairing a laminated article having a damaged area comprising the steps of: removing the damaged area from the laminated article so as to leave a repair site; positioning a repair patch to cover the repair site; placing one or more heat blankets over the repair patch and other selected locations; placing the laminated article with the repair patch in a vacuum bag; placing the vacuum bag in an autoclave; operating the autoclave within a selected range of desired temperatures and pressures; and, curing the repair patch of the laminated article without disturbing or damaging the adjacent bondments within a composite structure. | 08-01-2013 |
Neal H. Blackburn, Springfield, OH US
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20080198692 | MIXING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED BOWL GUARD SYSTEM - A mixer may include one or more of (i) a readily installable and removable bowl guard member, (ii) a bowl guard sensor arrangement, (iii) a bowl guard support ring assembly including a plastic part and a metal part, (iv) a bowl guard support ring assembly and bowl guard member that interact for limiting movement of the bowl guard member. | 08-21-2008 |
20080291777 | MIXER WITH PIVOTABLE BOWL - A mixer system including a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixer body having a rotatable output component, and a hinge. The bowl is pivotable about the hinge relative to the mixer body such that the bowl can be pivoted between a loading/unloading position and a closed position relative the mixer body. The mixer may include a magnetic bowl detector and the bowl may include a magnet thereon. | 11-27-2008 |
20090185443 | MIXING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED BOWL SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT - A mixing machine includes a head including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool. A mixer body includes a bowl receiving assembly below the head. The bowl receiving assembly includes a pair of bowl support arms extending outwardly from the mixer body to respective ends located at opposite sides of a bowl receiving location. Each bowl support arm includes a mount protrusion extending upwardly therefrom. The mount protrusions include a notch located at bases of the mount protrusions. The bowl receiving assembly is mounted for movement between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. | 07-23-2009 |
20100180431 | MIXING MACHINE WITH BOWL SUPPORT - A mixing machine includes a base, a head including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool and a support column extending vertically from the base to the head. A bowl receiving assembly is below the head. The bowl receiving assembly is configured to move vertically along the support column and defining a bowl receiving location. A bowl lock assembly includes a moveable bowl lock member carried by the bowl receiving assembly and having an unlock position and a lock position. The bowl lock assembly is configured such that placement of the bowl lock member in the unlock position or the lock position depends on a vertical position of the bowl receiving assembly. | 07-22-2010 |
Paul L. Blackburn, Woods Cross, UT US
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20110287398 | DEMONSTRATION MANNEQUIN FOR SIMULATING CATHETER MALPOSITION - A demonstration mannequin for simulating insertion of a catheter or other medical device into the body of a patient is disclosed. The mannequin is useful for training clinicians in the placement of a catheter into the patient's vasculature and includes the ability to provide a malposition scenario in which the catheter is deviated from an intended path within the vasculature, resulting in a simulated malposition thereof. In one embodiment, the mannequin comprises a torso body portion and a simulated vasculature disposed within the body. The simulated vasculature is accessible by a medical device, such as a catheter, which can be advanced within the simulated vasculature. The mannequin further includes at least one diversion element that selectively obstructs a portion of the simulated vasculature to block advancement of a distal end of the catheter along an intended path and instead causes diversion of the catheter, thus simulating a catheter malposition scenario. | 11-24-2011 |
Peter Blackburn, Scarsdale, NY US
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20110206742 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - A safe and effective vaccine to prevent, slow, halt or reverse progression of Alzheimer's disease in human patients is disclosed. The vaccine includes Aβ1-42 or an beta amyloid self epitope (e.g. Aβ1-15, or other 7-mer or 15-mer peptide epitopes derived from Aβ1-42) conjugated to an immunogenic carrier (e.g. DT) formulated in a water-in-oil Th2-biased adjuvant/delivery system. | 08-25-2011 |
20120219605 | ADJUVANTED NANOPARTICULATE INFLUENZA VACCINE - Vaccine compositions comprising influenza antigens formulated as nanoparticulate water in oil miniemulsions. The vaccines may be formulated at the point of use and are useful in emergency response conditions. | 08-30-2012 |
Peter Blackburn, New York, NY US
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20090142308 | Methods for treating autoimmune disease by inducing autoantigen-specific regulatory CD4+ T cells - Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and monitoring the progress of autoimmune diseases. In some embodiments, the methods include the stimulation of regulatory T cells specific to autoantigens associated with the autoimmune disease. A specific embodiment relates to diabetes mellitus, and the prevention or delay of loss of residual β-cell mass, providing a longer remission period and delaying the onset of diabetes related, progressive, complications through immunotherapeutic induction of regulatory T cells specific for human insulin B chain. In addition, the methods described herein can be used to predict whether a subject, e.g., a subject with ongoing anti-insulin autoimmunity, will progress to T1DM, and to evaluate a subject's response to a therapeutic intervention. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard Blackburn US
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20090255136 | Safety Razors - A safety razor blade unit mounted for pivotal movement relative to a razor handle is biased to a normal rest position by a magnetic return force generated by a pair of magnetic that are so disposed that the return force increases as the pivotal displacement of the blade unit from the rest position increases. | 10-15-2009 |
Robert Blackburn, Nokomis, FL US
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20100118401 | GUARDRAIL BLOCK AND REFLECTOR SYSTEM - A guardrail block includes an attachable support for signage, such as a reflector. The reflector may be mountable on the support, and the support may be integrated with a base or may be separate and attached to the base. For example, a support may be snap fit into the base and the base can be slip fitted into recessed channels formed in elongated extensions extending from a top surface of the guardrail block. The guardrail block may be made of a synthetic foam material, the support and base may be die injection molded, and the reflector may be reflective tape adhered to a surface of the support, for example. | 05-13-2010 |
Robert A. Blackburn, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20110078696 | WORK QUEUE SELECTION ON A LOCAL PROCESSOR WITHIN A MULTIPLE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - A method and system is disclosed for selecting a work queue associated with a processor within a multiple processor architecture to assign a new task. A local and a remote queue availability flag is maintained to indicate a relative size of work queues, in relationship to a mean queue size, for each processor in a multiple processor architecture. In determining to which processor to assign a task, the processor evaluates its own queue size by examining its local queue availability flag and evaluates other processor's queue sizes by examining their remote queue availability flags. The local queue availability flags are maintained asynchronously from task assignment. Remote flags are maintained at time of task assignment. The presented algorithm provides improved local processor queue size determinations in systems where task distribution processes execute with lower priorities that other tasks. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078700 | TASK DISPATCHING IN MULTIPLE PROCESSOR SYSTEMS - A method and system is disclosed for dispatching tasks to multiple processors that all share a shared memory. A composite queue size for multiple work queues each having an associated processor is determined. A queue availability flag is stored in shared memory for each processor work queue and is set based upon the composite queue size and the size of the work queue for that processor. Each queue availability flag indicates availability or unavailability of the work queue to accept new tasks. A task is placed in a selected work queue based on that work queue having an associated queue availability flag indicating availability to accept new tasks. The data associated with task dispatching is maintained so as to increase the likelihood that valid copies of the data remain present in each processor's local cache without requiring updating do to their being changed by other processors. | 03-31-2011 |
Thomas Blackburn, Canton, MI US
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20150087215 | CHARGER COOLING AIR SOURCE SELECTION METHOD - A charger cooling air source selection method includes cooling a vehicle battery charger by opening an outside air vent door in a vehicle and drawing outside air through the outside air vent door; determining whether the outside air vent door will close; and if the outside air vent door will not close, establishing and maintaining positive air pressure in a cabin of the vehicle by ensuring an open configuration of a recirculation door in the vehicle. | 03-26-2015 |
Thomas Joel Blackburn, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130002136 | SYSTEM LEVEL POWER DELIVERY TO A PLASMA PROCESSING LOAD - The present disclosure discusses a power delivery system, and methods of operation, configured to monitor characteristics of a generator, a match network, and a plasma load, via one or more sensors, and control these components via a local controller in order to improve power delivery accuracy and consistency to the plasma load. Control can be based on a unified monitoring of power characteristics in the power delivery system as well as variations between components and even non-electrical characteristics such as plasma density, end point, and spectral components of plasma light emission, to name a few. | 01-03-2013 |
Thomas P. Blackburn, Hoboken, NJ US
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20090318504 | Use of GAL3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of depression and/or anxiety and compounds useful in such methods - This invention is directed to pyrimidine and indolone derivatives which are selective antagonists for the GAL3 receptor. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from depression and/or anxiety which comprises administering to the subject an amount of a compound of the invention effective to treat the subject's depression and/or anxiety. This invention also provides a method of treating depression and/or anxiety in a subject which comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a GAL3 receptor antagonist. | 12-24-2009 |
20100179187 | INDOLONE COMPOUNDS USEFUL TO TREAT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - This invention provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a cognitive impairment or a cognitive disorder which comprises administering to the subject an amount of an indolone compound effective to treat the subject's cognitive impairment or disorder. | 07-15-2010 |
Thomas R. Blackburn, Tucson, AZ US
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20100288869 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A PROJECTILE - Methods and apparatus for guiding a projectile according to various aspects of the present comprise a force source disposed on the projectile and a control system operably connected to the force source. The control system is configured to initially activate the force source when the force source is substantially in a selected rotational position, and subsequently activate the force source when the force source rotates to substantially the selected rotational position a second time. | 11-18-2010 |
Travis J. Blackburn, Deerfield, WI US
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20090093346 | CROSS TRAINER EXERCISE APPARATUS - An elliptical exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus generally includes a frame, a pair of cranks pivotally connected to the frame and configured to rotate about a common axis, first and second reciprocating members, first and second support members, and first and second foot engaging members. The first end portion of each of the first and second reciprocating members may be pivotally coupled to the frame. The first portion of each of the first and second support members may be pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank, and the second portion of each of the first and second support members may be pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the corresponding reciprocating member. Each foot engaging member is coupled to a corresponding support member and may generally move through a closed path. Handle members may be coupled to the support members and may generally move through a closed path. | 04-09-2009 |
William Hobart Blackburn, Mableton, GA US
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20110091562 | NANOGELS FOR CELLULAR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to nanogels for the cellular delivery of therapeutics and methods of using the same. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for the targeted treatment of neoplastic using nanogel-based technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, a nanogel-based delivery system comprises: a nanogel comprising a crosslinked polymer particle; and an active agent contained substantially within the nanogel, wherein the active agent is non-covalently associated with the nanogel. | 04-21-2011 |