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Steve J. Bezuk, San Diego, CA US
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20110204517 | Semiconductor Device with Vias Having More Than One Material - A semiconductor die includes a via within a substrate material of the semiconductor die. The via includes a first conductive material having a first Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) and a second conductive material between the first conductive material and the substrate material of the semiconductor die. The second conductive material has a second CTE between the first CTE and a CTE of the substrate material of the semiconductor die. The first conductive material can be copper. The second conductive material can be tungsten and/or nickel. The substrate material can be silicon. | 08-25-2011 |
Steve J. Bezuk, Poway, CA US
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20150041982 | STACKED REDISTRIBUTION LAYERS ON DIE - Some implementations provide a semiconductor device (e.g., die) that includes a substrate, several metal layers and dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a pad coupled to one of the plurality of metal layers, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to the pad, and a second metal redistribution layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The second metal redistribution layer includes a cobalt tungsten phosphorous material. In some implementations, the first metal redistribution layer is a copper layer. In some implementations, the semiconductor device further includes a first underbump metallization (UBM) layer and a second underbump metallization (UBM) layer. | 02-12-2015 |
Steve J. Buresh, Latham, NY US
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20130196145 | SURFACE MODIFIED MAGNETIC MATERIAL - An article exhibiting magnetic properties, a method for providing corrosion resistance to an article, and an electric machine element are disclosed. The article comprises a substrate comprising a first portion of a magnetic material, the magnetic material exhibiting magnetic properties. The article further comprises a transition layer comprising a second portion of the magnetic material and a first portion of a coating material. The transition layer is disposed on at least a portion of the substrate. The article further comprises an outer layer comprising a second portion of the coating material. The outer layer is disposed on at least a portion of the transition layer. | 08-01-2013 |
Steve J. Davis, Van Nuys, CA US
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20140274491 | SPORTING-GOOD IMPLEMENT WITH ROTATABLE HANDLE - A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control. | 09-18-2014 |
20150038272 | HOCKEY-STICK BLADE WITH REINFORCING FRAME - A hockey-stick blade includes a reinforcing frame that provides improved strength, rigidity, and impact resistance. The reinforcing frame may be continuous along the top, bottom, and toe edges of the hockey-stick blade. The reinforcing frame optionally is a tubular structure made of fiber-reinforced epoxy resin. The interior of the reinforcing frame may include a core made of a resilient material, such as an expandable syntactic foam. Fiber reinforcement may also be included in the frame's construction. | 02-05-2015 |
Steve J. Derezinski, Iii, Wellesley, MA US
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20100276297 | PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ELEMENTS - Electrowinning methods and apparatus are suitable for producing elemental deposits of high quality, purity, and volume. Respective cathodes are used during electrowinning for bearing the elemental product, segregating impurities, dissolving morphologically undesirable material, and augmenting productivity. Silicon suitable for use in photovoltaic devices may be electrodeposited in solid form from silicon dioxide dissolved in a molten salt. | 11-04-2010 |
20110079517 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECYCLING HIGH-VAPOR PRESSURE, LOW-ELECTRONEGATIVITY METALS - Recycling methods and apparatus produce elements of high purity from diverse feedstock materials melted in an electronically conductive liquid. Distinct anodes are used in respective circuits configured for electrorefining and electrowinning. The electrorefining circuit is operable to produce an element in a gaseous state. The electrowinning circuit includes a SOM anode, allowing feedstock materials incorporating significant oxide constituents to be recycled. The methods and apparatus are suitable for magnesium recycling. | 04-07-2011 |
Steve J. Deteresa, Oakton, VA US
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20090320675 | Mosaic Transparent Armor - A damage localizing transparent armor having one or more mosaic tile layers each having two or more transparent projectile-resistant tiles bonded together along their edges in a mosaic arrangement, and preferably a transparent polymer backing plate bonded to a face of the mosaic tile layer with a transparent adhesive, to form a transparent protective panel capable of providing see-through shielding against small arms projectiles and shards from explosive devices. The edge-bonded mosaic arrangement of the mosaic tile layer reduces the energy transferred from an impacted tile to an adjacent tile of the mosaic tile layer, so as to localize damage caused by these projectiles, and increase the multi-hit capability of the transparent armor. | 12-31-2009 |
Steve J. Ferrusi, Antioch, TN US
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20100206124 | HANDLEBAR ARMREST - An armrest for use on bicycle type handlebars of stationary bikes and bicycles used as indoor trainers. The device allows operator to rest forearms on padded and absorbent top surface for increased comfort and free use of hands and fingers while exercising. Armrest is shaped to allow placement of a laptop computer type device where hands rest. Armrest is positioned on handlebars with securing straps securing armrest by pulling down to handlebar by way of fore and aft location of straps. | 08-19-2010 |
Steve J. Johns, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20160029816 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for a product display system according to various aspects of the present technology may incorporate a shelving system or receiving device comprising a keyed product receiving interface and a conforming product index feature integrated into a product. The conforming product index feature may allow the product to be positioned within or otherwise displayed by a product display device while preventing products without the conforming product index feature from being positioned within or otherwise displayed by a product display device. | 02-04-2016 |
Steve J. Johnson, Mahtomedi, MN US
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20120304714 | Locking Mechanism for Configurable Enclosure - Embodiments of the invention provide enclosures for electronic components and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes first and second sidewalls formed from a single elongated piece of sheet metal. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall define an interior space of the enclosure. At least one of the first and second sidewalls includes an edge region folded inwardly relative to the interior space to form a mounting channel. The enclosure further includes a backwall coupled with first edges of the sidewalls and a door hingedly coupled with a second edge of at least one of the sidewalls. | 12-06-2012 |
Steve J. Kempinski, Seneca, SC US
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20090050931 | SWITCHING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT IGNITION SYSTEM - A switching assembly is disclosed for a high voltage aircraft ignition system. The switching assembly includes a ceramic substrate and switch die that includes an anode bonded to an electrical pad on the ceramic substrate. The switch die includes a semiconductor device having a plurality of interleaved gates and cathodes, and includes a ceramic cap having at least one gate pad connected to the gates and at least one cathode pad connected to the cathodes. The switching assembly includes leads connected to the gate pad, the cathode pad, and the electrical pad on the substrate. The switch die and a portion of the leads are potted to form the completed assembly. | 02-26-2009 |
20130111914 | AIRCRAFT IGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An aircraft ignition system having a power circuit, a control circuit, and a discharge circuit and coupled to the spark plugs of an aircraft engine. The power circuit may include two independent power sources; e.g., alternator power (such as a permanent magnet alternator) and power from aircraft or DC power bus. The control circuit may control one or more aspects of the discharge circuit, e.g., the ignition timing. And the discharge circuit may trigger a capacitive discharge ignition event to the spark plugs. | 05-09-2013 |
Steve J. Kim, Seongnam-Si KR
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20140327649 | TOUCH SCREEN PANEL, TOUCH SENSING CONTROLLER, AND TOUCH SENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A touch screen panel is provided. The touch screen panel includes: a sensing area comprising a plurality of first electrodes arranged in a matrix form in first and second directions of a substrate and a plurality of second electrodes extending in the first direction, the plurality of second electrodes being arranged alternately with the plurality of first electrodes in the second direction; a channel wiring area including a plurality of channel wires configured to transmit signals of the plurality of first electrodes and signals of the plurality of second electrodes, the channel wiring area being disposed around the sensing area; and an electrode wiring area comprising a plurality of electrode wires connecting the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes to the plurality of channel wires, the electrode wiring area being in the sensing area, wherein at least two electrodes, from among the first electrodes, that are disposed in a same column are connected to different channel wires. | 11-06-2014 |
20150103035 | TOUCH CONTROLLER, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH CONTROLLER, AND TOUCH SENSING METHOD - A touch sensing device includes a touch screen panel including a touch sensor configured to generate a first electrical change corresponding to a touch and a touch controller configured to detect touch position data with respect to an area on the touch screen panel associated with the touch, based on the first electrical change or the touch sensor. | 04-16-2015 |
Steve J. Lachajewski, Pewaukee, WI US
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20120140289 | In Line Color Monitoring System - A device and method for use with an image recording device. The device having a background target and a first surface including the background target recessed therein. The device further including a substrate stabilizer configured to move a substrate having an image printed therein in closer proximity to the background target and below the first surface when activated. | 06-07-2012 |
Steve J. Livaccari, Wake Forest, NC US
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20140005972 | GENERATING A STORAGE DRIVE QUALIFICATION TEST PLAN | 01-02-2014 |
Steve J. Miller, Hanna City, IL US
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20140290020 | RING SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing a ring seal within a groove is provided. The groove is disposed within an inner diameter of a flange. The flange has an outer flange portion extended radially outward from the groove. The tool includes a rod and cylinder assembly defining a longitudinal axis along a centerline of a rod of the rod and cylinder assembly. A trigger mechanism is coupled to the rod and cylinder assembly. A flange engagement assembly is attached to the rod and cylinder assembly. The flange engagement assembly includes a main frame having a first end attached to the rod and cylinder assembly and a second end aligned with and extended along the longitudinal axis. A seal installation attachment is removably attachable to the second end of the main frame and structured and arranged to selectively overlay the inner diameter of the flange. | 10-02-2014 |
Steve J. Murree, Macomb, MI US
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20130305612 | SEALING MEMBER - A sealing member for a vehicle opening includes a first co-extrusion layer formed from a first elastomeric composition, a second co-extrusion layer formed from a second elastomeric composition, and a third co-extrusion layer formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition. The first co-extrusion layer defines a mounting channel, a window channel, and a front face spaced from the mounting channel and the window channel. The second co-extrusion layer has a portion disposed on the front face of the first co-extrusion layer and a sealing lip disposed on the first co-extrusion layer abutting the portion and extending away from the first co-extrusion layer towards a distal end. The third co-extrusion layer is disposed on the portion and the sealing lip of the second co-extrusion layer for covering segments of the second co-extrusion layer that are visible from an exterior of the vehicle. | 11-21-2013 |
Steve J. Nelson, Wyoming, MN US
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20100268305 | ALIGNMENT INDICATION FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSFER - System for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device, adapted to be implanted in a patient, has componentry for providing a therapeutic output. The implantable medical device has an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the internal power source. An external power source, having a primary coil, provides energy to the implantable medical device when the primary coil of the external power source is placed in proximity of the secondary coil of the implantable medical device and thereby generates a current in the internal power source. An alignment indicator reports the alignment as a function of the current generated in the internal power source with a predetermined value associated with an expected alignment between the primary coil and secondary coil. | 10-21-2010 |
20110301669 | Alignment Indication for Transcutaneous Energy Transfer - System for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device, adapted to be implanted in a patient, has componentry for providing a therapeutic output. The implantable medical device has an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the internal power source. An external power source, having a primary coil, provides energy to the implantable medical device when the primary coil of the external power source is placed in proximity of the secondary coil of the implantable medical device and thereby generates a current in the internal power source. An alignment indicator reports the alignment as a function of the current generated in the internal power source with a predetermined value associated with an expected alignment between the primary coil and secondary coil. | 12-08-2011 |
20130211479 | Alignment Indication for Transcutaneous Energy Transfer - System for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device, adapted to be implanted in a patient, has componentry for providing a therapeutic output. The implantable medical device has an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the internal power source. An external power source, having a primary coil, provides energy to the implantable medical device when the primary coil of the external power source is placed in proximity of the secondary coil of the implantable medical device and thereby generates a current in the internal power source. An alignment indicator reports the alignment as a function of the current generated in the internal power source with a predetermined value associated with an expected alignment between the primary coil and secondary coil. | 08-15-2013 |
Steve J. Nossen, Somerset, NJ US
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20130326089 | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF HANDHELD DEVICES - A system for testing a communications network includes a controller having a computing device with a controller application and an operator having a microcontroller and a device interface module controlled by the microcontroller. A handheld communications device is operatively connected to the operator through the device interface module and adapted to communicate over the communications network being tested. The controller and the operator are connected by an out-of-band wireless control link to allow communication therebetween outside of the communications network being tested. The operator is adapted to receive commands from the controller over the out-of-band control link and, upon receipt of a command from the controller over the out-of-band control link, to initiate in-band communication on the handheld communications device over the communications network through the device interface module. | 12-05-2013 |
Steve J. Nowik, Ray, MI US
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20110254206 | PROCESS OF GRAINING THERMOPLASTIC SHEETS - A method of providing a coated and grained surface to a thermoplastic sheet for a vehicle interior panel. One step includes imparting a first grain to a show surface of a thermoplastic sheet. Another step includes applying a coating to a portion or more of the show surface. And another step includes imparting a second grain to the coated portion by bringing the coated portion into direct contact with a graining surface of a tool of a thermoforming machine. | 10-20-2011 |
20130221698 | NEGATIVE THERMOFORMING PROCESS FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR COVERINGS - A method of forming a thermoplastic sheet for use with a vehicle interior panel includes a negative thermoforming process. The negative thermoforming process can provide a grained and/or coated show surface of the thermoplastic sheet with decorative features that are more sharply defined that those produced using a positive thermoforming process. | 08-29-2013 |
Steve J. Park, Stanford, CA US
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20160033343 | METHODS AND APPARATUS CONCERNING MULTI-TACTILE SENSITIVE (E-SKIN) PRESSURE SENSORS - Various aspects as described herein are directed to electronic skin pressure sensors and methods of using the same. As consistent with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes an electronic skin pressure sensor and sensor circuitry. The electronic skin device is configured and arranged for differentiating between different mechanical stimuli including lateral stress and at least one additional mechanical stimuli. The sensor circuitry is configured and arranged to respond to the electronic skin pressure sensor by sensing a change in impedance due to the lateral stress. | 02-04-2016 |
Steve J. Roffers, Neenah, WI US
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20090162258 | LIQUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - A liquid treatment system has a housing defining an interior space. The housing has an inlet port for receiving liquid into the interior space of the housing and an outlet port for allowing liquid to exit the interior space of the housing. The outlet port is spaced from the inlet port so that liquid flows through the interior space of the housing from the inlet port to the outlet port. An ultrasonic waveguide assembly is disposed within the interior space of the housing and includes an ultrasonic horn disposed at least in part intermediate the inlet port and the outlet port of the housing. The ultrasonic horn is operable at an ultrasonic frequency to ultrasonically energize liquid flowing within the housing. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light into the interior space of the housing to treat liquid flowing therein. | 06-25-2009 |
Steve J. Rolando, Katonah, NY US
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20100049625 | USER CONTEXT BASED DISTRIBUTED SELF SERVICE SYSTEM FOR SERVICE ENHANCED RESOURCE DELIVERY - Disclosed is a method and system of providing user context-based services over computer networks, using mechanisms for collecting and specifying one or more user context elements, each element representing a context associated with the current buyer state and having context attributes and attribute values associated therewith, mechanisms for collecting affective (emotive) data to inform the user context, and also an interactive graphical view to gain insight into available services for assisting in understanding available service information and making decisions on purchasing. | 02-25-2010 |
20130066661 | USER CONTEXT BASED DISTRIBUTED SELF SERVICE SYSTEM FOR SERVICE ENHANCED RESOURCE DELIVERY - Disclosed is a method and system of providing user context-based services over computer networks, using mechanisms for collecting and specifying one or more user context elements, each element representing a context associated with the current buyer state and having context attributes and attribute values associated therewith, mechanisms for collecting affective (emotive) data to inform the user context, and also an interactive graphical view to gain insight into available services for assisting in understanding available service information and making decisions on purchasing. | 03-14-2013 |
Steve J. Schneider, Decatur, GA US
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20150344170 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS - Disclosed are various embodiments of containers that may be collapsible. In one embodiment, the container includes a first pliable end panel and a second pliable end panel that are attached to multiple pliable side panels. Each pliable side panel has a respective side panel support member attached thereto. The second pliable end panel includes a first closable flap. The first closable flap comprises a second closable flap. | 12-03-2015 |
Steve J. Schoenbrun, Sherwood, OR US
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20140064929 | CUTTER APPARATUS FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A centrifugal pump with a cutter mechanism consisting of a toothed cutter rotor, integral with the impeller wear ring, affixed to the impeller and a toothed cutter stator affixed to the casing, separately from the casing wear ring. A cutter mechanism consisting of a stator and rotor set such that they may be installed on the centrifugal pump impeller and casing as original equipment or as a retrofit. A cutter mechanism such that when installed in a centrifugal pump they prevent stringy materials, garbage and other agglomerated soft wastewater solids from partially restricting or totally blocking the inlet to the pump impeller. A cutter mechanism such that when it prevents solids from restricting or blocking the impeller inlet, it does so without significant decrease of flow throughput or significant increase in absorbed hydraulic horsepower. | 03-06-2014 |
Steve J. Secora, Bartlesville, OK US
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20100331501 | USE OF HYDROGEN SCAVENGING CATALYSTS TO CONTROL POLYMER MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND HYDROGEN LEVELS IN A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 12-30-2010 |
20100331505 | DUAL METALLOCENE CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING MELT INDEX AND INCREASING POLYMER PRODUCTION RATES - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 12-30-2010 |
20120238712 | USE OF HYDROGEN SCAVENGING CATALYSTS TO CONTROL POLYMER MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND HYDROGEN LEVELS IN A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 09-20-2012 |
20130079477 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 03-28-2013 |
20130245210 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 09-19-2013 |
20130324690 | Use of Hydrogen Scavenging Catalysts to Control Polymer Molecular Weight and Hydrogen Levels in a Polymerization Reactor - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 12-05-2013 |
20140235804 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 08-21-2014 |
Steve J. Tavolacci, Mount Kisco, NY US
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20130035657 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER WITH ATTACHED WRAPPER FOR ENCLOSING AND SEALING THE DIAPER WHEN SOILED - A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper in the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. Flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted. | 02-07-2013 |
Steve J. Tinius, Floyds Knobs, IN US
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20110037544 | PULL SWITCH - A pull switch incorporates a magnet pickup sensing of a selected one of a pulled, return or both of a pull string. A position of reset and trip states may be varied based on configuration. Because of these features, the pull switch can be used in many applications where a fixed position switch would not apply or would be hard to incorporate into the application. It can also be used in many fixed switch applications and allow for a more accurate switching. This switch can also allow for a much simpler installation with less hardware required then a fixed position switch. | 02-17-2011 |
Steve J. Westerholm, Windsor, CT US
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20120254090 | RULES EXECUTION PLATFORM SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods, mediums, and systems are described for providing a platform coupled to one or more rules engines. The platform may provide runtime rule services to one or more applications. Different rules engines may be used for different types of rules, such as calculations, decisions, process control, transformation, and validation. Rules engines can be added, removed, and reassigned to the platform. When the platform receives a request for services from an application, the platform selects one of the rules engines to handle the request and instructs the selected rules engine to execute the rule. The rules engine may be selected automatically. The platform may be implemented through a service-oriented architecture. | 10-04-2012 |