Mcfarland, US
Aaron Mcfarland, Knoxville, TN US
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20110010486 | REALTIME LINE OF RESPONSE POSITION CONFIDENCE MEASUREMENT - A PET event position calculation method using a combination angular and radial event map wherein identification of the radial distance of the event from the centroid of the scintillation crystal with which the event is associated as well as angular information is performed. The radial distance can be converted to a statistical confidence interval, which information can be used in downstream processing. More sophisticated reconstruction algorithms can use the confidence interval information selectively, to generate higher fidelity images with higher confidence information, and to improve statistics in dynamic imaging with lower confidence information. | 01-13-2011 |
20110070158 | Quality Control Module for Biomarker Generator System - A sample card and automated quality control module for a radiopharmaceutical synthesis system for conducting quality control tests on approximately one (1) unit dose of a radiopharmaceutical biomarker for use in positron emission tomography. The sample card and quality control module allow operators to conduct quality control tests in reduced time using micro-scale test samples from the radiopharmaceutical solution. The sample card works in conjunction with a microfluidic radiopharmaceutical synthesis system to collect samples of radiopharmaceutical solution on the scale of 5-20 microliters per sample. The sample card then interacts with the quality control module to feed the samples into a number of test vessels, where the samples undergo a number of automated quality control tests. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070160 | Dose Synthesis Mosule for Biomaker Generator System - A microfluidic radiopharmaceutical production system and process for synthesizing per run approximately, but not less than, one (1) unit dose of a radiopharmaceutical biomarker for use in positron emission tomography (PET). The radiopharmaceutical production system includes a reaction vessel that receives a radioisotope from an accelerator or other radioisotope generator. Organic and aqueous reagents are introduced into the reaction vessel, and the mixture is heated to synthesize a solution of a pre-selected radiopharmaceutical. The radiopharmaceutical solution is purified by passing the solution through a solid phase extraction column and a filter. The synthesis process produces per run a quantity of radiopharmaceutical approximately equal to, but not less than, one (1) unit dose of a radiopharmaceutical, reducing waste and allowing for the production of radiopharmaceutical on an as-needed basis. The synthesis process allows for the production of biomarker radiopharmaceuticals on site and close to the location where the unit dose will be administered to the patient. On-site, as-needed production of radiopharmaceuticals in small doses reduces the time between the synthesis of the radiopharmaceutical and the administration of that radiopharmaceutical, thereby minimizing the loss of active isotopes through decay and allowing the production of lesser amounts of radioisotopes overall. | 03-24-2011 |
20130130309 | Radiopharmaceutical Production System and Quality Control System Utilizing High Performance Liquid Chromatography - HPLC-based quality control systems to perform quality control testing on a radiopharmaceutical solution shortly after synthesis. An HPLC-based quality control system makes efficient use of sample volume and is compatible with a variety of radioisotopes and radiopharmaceutical compounds. In several embodiments, the automated nature of an HPLC-based quality control system allows for quality control tests to be conducted quickly and with minimal impact on user workflow. When used as part of an integrated PET biomarker radiopharmaceutical production system, the present general inventive concept permits a manufacturer to produce product and conduct quality control tests with lower per dose costs. | 05-23-2013 |
Aaron Mcfarland, Niceville, FL US
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20090074281 | Method for Energy Calculation and Pileup Determination for Continuously Sampled Nuclear Pulse Processing - A method for processing events in a medical imaging device may comprise the steps of receiving analog signals from at least one PMT into an Applied Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) comprising a Constant Fraction Discriminator (CFD) and transmitting analog outputs from the ASIC. Further, sampling the analog outputs continuously using an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) and transmitting digital outputs; and collecting a number of samples of the digital output during a sampling period using a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) when triggered by the CFD. The method may additionally determine the energy of the analog signals from the at lease one PMT by subtracting the peak value of each signal from the baseline value of each signal, wherein the peak value is determined as an average of at least one sample taken only around the peak during the sampling period, and the baseline value is determined as an average of at least one sample taken only around the beginning or end of the sampling period. | 03-19-2009 |
A. Rae Mcfarland, Riverton, UT US
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20120178350 | Apparatus and Method for Adjusting Clearance between a Screw and Screen in a Machine for Separating Composite Materials - A desirably close clearance between outer edges of the flights of a conveying screw and the inside surface of a separator housing and screen can be obtained by offsetting the axis of the screw within the screen and by rotating the axis of the screw about the axis of the separator housing. Adjustments to the amount of such offset of the screw axis can be made in steps as the outer edges of the flights on the conveying screw wear. | 07-12-2012 |
Bobby J. Mcfarland, Mount Washington, KY US
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20140104035 | CONCEPTS FOR ASSET IDENTIFICATION - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104036 | CONCEPTS FOR ASSET IDENTIFICATION - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated. | 04-17-2014 |
Bran W. Mcfarland, River Falls, WI US
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20090286049 | METHODS OF APPLYING UV-CURABLE INKS TO RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING - The present application relates to methods of forming a signage including a radiation curable ink. One exemplary embodiment involves heating at least a portion of a retroreflective article; applying a radiation curable ink to the heated portion of the retroreflective article; and curing the radiation curable ink. In most instances, a heated retroreflective article has a temperate that is greater than room temperature. | 11-19-2009 |
Brianna Mcfarland, Windsor, CO US
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20130276155 | Insecticidal Polypeptides and Methods of Use Thereof - A family of insecticidal polypeptides expressed in the venom gland of spiders of the genera | 10-17-2013 |
Brianna Sollod Mcfarland, Fenton, MO US
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20080260789 | Insecticidal polypeptides and methods of use thereof - A family of insecticidal polypeptides expressed in the venom gland of spiders of the genera | 10-23-2008 |
Brianna Sollod Mcfarland, Windsor, CO US
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20110237502 | Insecticidal Polypeptides and Methods of Use Thereof - A family of insecticidal polypeptides expressed in the venom gland of spiders of the genera | 09-29-2011 |
20110239331 | Insecticidal Compounds and Methods for Selection Thereof - A series of potent and highly specific insecticidal toxins characterized by an amino acid sequences SEQ ID NO: 2-35. | 09-29-2011 |
Chris Mcfarland, Spokane, WA US
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20140263261 | Engine Heater Control System - An energy consumption controller may be communicatively coupled with a plurality of alternative energy sources and an engine. The controller may be configured to manage energy consumption from the alternative energy sources interconnected with the engine and to keep the engine within a desired temperature range. Within the desired temperature range, the engine will start and run at a full load more rapidly than if the engine cooled excessively. The controller may change the selected energy source as required, based on factors such as cost, engine maintenance and testing and/or imminent need of the engine. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher M. Mcfarland, Spokane Valley, WA US
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20120163781 | Fluid heater - A fluid heater is disclosed and which has a heater, pump, and a plurality of temperature sensors which are electrically coupled with first and second temperature controlled relays, and wherein the fluid heater is operable to maintain a source of fluid used by an object of interest within a predetermined temperature range and further, is operable under given temperature conditions to discontinue operation so as to protect the object of interest and the heater from becoming damaged through overheating of the fluid which is utilized by same. | 06-28-2012 |
Christopher Michael Mcfarland, Spokane, WA US
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20140233930 | Fluid Heater - A fluid heater is disclosed and which has a heater, pump, and a plurality of temperature sensors which are electrically coupled with first and second temperature controlled relays, and wherein the fluid heater is operable to maintain a source of fluid used by an object of interest within a predetermined temperature range and further, is operable under given temperature conditions to discontinue operation so as to protect the object of interest and the heater from becoming damaged through overheating of the fluid which is utilized by same. | 08-21-2014 |
Dalton E. Mcfarland, Medina, TN US
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20090284022 | PORTABLE POWER DRIVEN EQUIPMENT WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMBINED BATTERY CHARGING AND STARTING CIRCUIT WHERE THE BATTERY IS A REMOVABLE BATTERY PACK - A portable generator system having a generator for generating an electrical output signal, an internal combustion engine for driving the generator, a starter for starting the internal combustion engine, an alternator for generating an AC signal for powering a charger assembly, a battery pack, and a charger subsystem. The charger system has a charger assembly that receives the AC signal and generates a DC charging signal for recharging the battery pack. The charger assembly has a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is used to apply an output of the battery to energize the starter. The second switch, when placed in a Start position, enables current from the battery pack to energize the starter while inhibiting the application of the DC charging signal to the battery pack. When placed in the Charge position, the second switch inhibits the battery pack output from energizing the starter while enabling the DC charging signal to be applied to the battery pack. | 11-19-2009 |
20090295169 | STARTER SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE ELECTRIC GENERATORS USING A PORTABLE UNIVERSAL BATTERY PACK - A portable power driven system has a manually movable frame. In one example, an internal combustion engine and a generator device that generates AC power are supported on the frame. The internal combustion engine drives the generator device. An electrically powered starting device is coupled to the internal combustion engine. A control panel is coupled to the frame and includes at least one AC outlet and a battery receptacle that is electrically coupled to the starting device. The battery receptacle is materially the same as a foot of a cordless power tool that receives a battery pack. According to one aspect, the battery pack for the cordless power tool may be permanently mounted in the battery receptacle and provides electrical power to the starting device. The battery receptacle may be contained in an enclosure. The enclosure may provide biasing members urging the battery pack into the battery receptacle. | 12-03-2009 |
20120274077 | Portable Power Driven Equipment With Internal Combustion Engine Combined Battery Charging And Starting Circuit Where The Battery Is A Removable Battery Pack - A portable generator system having an internal combustion engine, a starting device for starting the internal combustion engine and a power generating device for generating an AC signal for powering a charger assembly, the charger assembly adapted to receive the AC signal and to generate a DC charging signal. The charger assembly includes a first user controllable switch and a second user controllable switch. | 11-01-2012 |
20130064689 | Method Of Reducing Air Compressor Noise - A compressor assembly having a tank seal which seals a tank gap between a portion of a housing of the compressor assembly and a portion of a compressed gas tank and a method for controlling the sound level of a compressor assembly by configuring a tank seal to seal a gap between the housing of a compressor assembly and a compressed gas tank. The sound level of the compressor assembly can be controlled by sealing a tank gap between at least a portion of a compressor assembly housing and at least a portion of a compressed gas tank. | 03-14-2013 |
Darlene P. Mcfarland, Mobile, AL US
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20110107976 | For the birds - This invention relates to a squirrel or critter barrier device comprising two two-liter plastic bottles, stacked together, with holes drilled through the bottom and lid of each to provide for a wire or pole to go through the center, to be placed on the top or bottom of a bird feeder to prevent squirrel or critter passage. | 05-12-2011 |
David B. Mcfarland, Rainbow City, AL US
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20130152406 | DISPOSABLE STACKABLE FORKS - At least one aspect, a disposable stackable plastic fork is provided. The disposable plastic fork, having a top surface and a bottom surface, comprises a handle portion; a plurality of tines, each tine of the plurality of tines having a curved shaped configuration and a longitudinal concave groove extending at least partially along a horizontal length of the each tine; and a transition portion integrally connected between the handle portion and the plurality of tines. The bottom surface of the fork has a curved profile and the top surface has a corresponding curved indentation. | 06-20-2013 |
20140157607 | DISPOSABLE PLASTIC KNIVES WITH SERRATED CUTTING EDGE - A plastic knife is provided comprising a handle, a blade, and a cutting edge. The blade may include a first surface and an opposite second surface, and integrally formed with and extending longitudinally from the handle. The cutting edge may be formed along one edge of the blade, the cutting edge comprising: (a) a first plurality of teeth integrally connected to and extending from the first surface, each tooth in the first plurality of teeth separated by a first concave groove; and (b) a second plurality of teeth integrally connected to and extending from the second surface, each tooth in the second plurality of teeth separated by a second concave groove. The first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth may be integrally formed together while teeth in the first plurality of teeth and teeth in the second plurality of teeth are offset by a distance. | 06-12-2014 |
Dennis J. Mcfarland, Albany, NY US
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20140039571 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO RESTORE AND/OR IMPROVE NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHWAYS - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for restoring or improving nervous system function of a subject. Provided is a method involving: (i) providing an operant conditioning protocol effective to produce targeted neural plasticity (TNP) in a primary targeted central nervous system (CNS) pathway of a subject; and (ii) administering the operant conditioning protocol to the subject to elicit TNP in the primary targeted CNS pathway and to elicit generalized neural plasticity (GNP) in one or more other CNS pathway. The elicitation of the GNP in the one or more other CNS pathway serves to restore or improve a nervous system function of the subject. Provided is a device comprising a nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component and a controller for operating the nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component in accordance with an operant conditioning protocol. | 02-06-2014 |
20150025410 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO RESTORE AND/OR IMPROVE NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHWAYS - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for restoring or improving nervous system function of a subject. Provided is a method involving: (i) providing an operant conditioning protocol effective to produce targeted neural plasticity (TNP) in a primary targeted central nervous system (CNS) pathway of a subject; and (ii) administering the operant conditioning protocol to the subject to elicit TNP in the primary targeted CNS pathway and to elicit generalized neural plasticity (GNP) in one or more other CNS pathway. The elicitation of the GNP in the one or more other CNS pathway serves to restore or improve a nervous system function of the subject. Provided is a device comprising a nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component and a controller for operating the nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component in accordance with an operant conditioning protocol. | 01-22-2015 |
D. Michael Mcfarland, Urbana, IL US
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20120279306 | Mechanical Nanoresonator for Extremely Broadband Resonance - In an embodiment, provided are nanoresonators, nanoresonator components and related methods using the nanoresonators to measure parameters of interest. In an aspect, provided is a nanoresonator component comprising an elongated nanostructure having a central portion, a first end, and a second end and an electrode having a protrusion ending in a tip that is positioned adjacent to the elongated nanostructure. The electrode is used to impart a highly-localized driving force in a perpendicular direction to the nanostructure to induce geometric non-linear deformation, thereby generating non-linear resonance having a broadband resonance range that spans a frequency range of at least one times the elongated nanostructure natural resonance frequency. | 11-08-2012 |
Eric R. Mcfarland, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140145421 | DUAL STAGE AIR BAG INFLATOR - Apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device includes a primary housing, a primary inflation fluid source, a secondary housing, and a secondary inflation fluid source. The primary and secondary housings are constructed from sheet metal by stamping. The primary inflation fluid source is located in the primary housing. The primary inflation fluid source is actuatable to effect a primary flow of inflation fluid out of the primary housing to inflate the inflatable device. The secondary housing is disposed within the primary housing. The secondary inflation fluid source is located in the secondary housing. The secondary inflation fluid source is actuatable to affect a secondary flow of inflation fluid to supplement the primary flow of inflation fluid. The secondary housing has a first portion that moves at least partially out of engagement with a second portion of the secondary housing when the secondary inflation fluid source is actuated. | 05-29-2014 |
Garrick N. Mcfarland, Granite City, IL US
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20110273065 | DOOR HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR A MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area for supporting and displaying food product. The case includes a case frame that has at least one mullion defining an opening into the product display area, a door that is positioned over the opening and pivotably coupled to the case frame for movement between a closed position and an open position, and a door hold open mechanism attached to either the mullion or the door. The other of the mullion and the door defines a channel, and the door hold open mechanism includes an engagement member that is outwardly biased from the mullion or the door to which the door hold open mechanism is attached such that the engagement member is engageable with the other of the mullion and the door within the channel to hold the door in the open position. | 11-10-2011 |
20130334938 | DOOR HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR A MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area for supporting and displaying food product. The case includes a case frame having at least one mullion that defines an opening into the product display area. A door is positioned over the opening and is pivotably coupled to the case frame for movement between a closed position and an open position. A door hold open mechanism includes a housing attached to one of the mullion and the door, while the other of the mullion and the door defines a channel. The door hold open mechanism further includes an engagement member outwardly biased from the housing and is engageable with the other of the mullion and the door within the channel to hold the door in the open position to provide access to the product display area. | 12-19-2013 |
Garrick Neal Mcfarland, Granite City, IL US
Gary Mcfarland, Norfolk, MA US
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20080311331 | PROCESS FOR PRINTING WAX RELEASE LAYER - A wax printing process, apparatus, formulation, and label. The process includes contacting a wax formulation with a surface having at least one etched region thereon, and confronting a carrier with the surface such that at least a portion of the wax transfers from the etched surface to the carrier. The apparatus includes a tray and a manifold positioned in the tray. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a gravure sleeve and a heatable mandrel disposed inside the gravure sleeve. The wax formulation includes a paraffin wax, an ester wax, a hydrocarbon resin, a microcrystalline wax, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The label includes a carrier and a wax release layer confronting a surface of the carrier. The wax release layer confronts less that the entire surface of the carrier. | 12-18-2008 |
20120321860 | Process for Printing Wax Release Layer - A wax printing process, apparatus, formulation, and label. The process includes contacting a wax formulation with a surface having at least one etched region thereon, and confronting a carrier with the surface such that at least a portion of the wax transfers from the etched surface to the carrier. The apparatus includes a tray and a manifold positioned in the tray. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a gravure sleeve and a heatable mandrel disposed inside the gravure sleeve. The wax formulation includes a paraffin wax, an ester wax, a hydrocarbon resin, a microcrystalline wax, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The label includes a carrier and a wax release layer confronting a surface of the carrier. The wax release layer confronts less that the entire surface of the carrier. | 12-20-2012 |
Greg Mcfarland, Astoria, NY US
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20120141238 | BARREL TRUCK - A barrel truck comprising a handle, a wheeled support coupled to the handle, wheels of the support being spaced apart on the support to receive a barrel to be lifted therebetween, the handle being fixedly coupled to the wheeled support, a member coupled to the wheeled support for engaging with a rib of the barrel, and the member adapted to have a force applied thereto to exert an upward force on the rib of the barrel to lift the barrel off the ground in order to move the barrel on the wheeled support, the force being applied to the member by pivoting the handle with a vertical motion. | 06-07-2012 |
20130094928 | BARREL TRUCK - A barrel truck has a handle structure; a wheeled support, the wheels spaced apart such that the wheels can slide under a barrel when the barrel is pivoted; a cradling member pivotally coupled to the support for engaging the perimeter of the barrel but not extending past the center line of the barrel; and an upright structure having a gripping mechanism for gripping the top of the barrel adapted to have a force applied thereto to exert an upward force on the barrel to pivot the barrel off the ground causing the wheeled support to move forward and pivot with respect to the cradling member, allowing the wheels on the wheeled support to move underneath the barrel, with further force on the handle structure lifting the barrel off the ground balanced over the wheels. | 04-18-2013 |
Gregory S. Mcfarland, Seneca, PA US
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20120275153 | FLAT PANEL LIGHT - A light for attachment to mining equipment. The light comprises a base, a plurality of PC boards coupled to the base, each of the plurality of PC boards including spaced apart LEDs, a heat sink in thermodynamic communication with the plurality of PC boards, a clear potting material encasing the plurality of PC boards, and a clear cover sealingly attached to the base and overlying the plurality of PC boards, the heat sink, and the potting material. | 11-01-2012 |
Henry Mcfarland, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090175823 | METHOD OF TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES WITH INTERFERON-BETA AND IL-2R ANTAGONIST - Disclosed is a method of administering an interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R) antagonist to a subject to treat an autoimmune disease. In particular embodiments, the IL-2R antagonist is an anti-IL-2R monoclonal antibody specific for one or more chains of the IL-2R, such as the alpha-chain, for example daclizumab. In other particular embodiments the autoimmune disease is multiple sclerosis. In certain embodiments administration of interferon-beta is combined with administration of an antagonist of the IL-2R to provide significant clinical improvement in a subject with an autoimmune disease. | 07-09-2009 |
20130017152 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - A method for treating a subject with multiple sclerosis is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method is provided for treating a subject with multiple sclerosis that includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an IL-21 receptor antagonist, wherein the subject has failed to respond treatment with beta interferon, thereby treating the subject. | 01-17-2013 |
20130095069 | METHOD OF TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES WITH INTERFERON-BETA AND IL-2R ANTAGONIST - Disclosed is a method of administering an interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R) antagonist to a subject to treat an autoimmune disease. In particular embodiments, the IL-2R antagonist is an anti-IL-2R monoclonal antibody specific for one or more chains of the IL-2R, such as the alpha-chain, for example daclizumab. In other particular embodiments the autoimmune disease is multiple sclerosis. In certain embodiments administration of interferon-beta is combined with administration of an antagonist of the IL-2R to provide significant clinical improvement in a subject with an autoimmune disease. | 04-18-2013 |
Henry F. Mcfarland, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090214580 | Peptide mixtures with immunomodulatory activity - The present invention is related to complex peptide mixtures with immunomodulatory effects and methods for their use. The invention is further directed toward treatments of diseases through the modulation of the immune system with complex peptide mixtures. The invention is also directed to methods for improving the characteristics of complex peptide mixtures. | 08-27-2009 |
20100280130 | QUINONE DERIVATIVE 2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-METHYL-6-(10-HYDROXYDECYL)-1,4-BENZOQUINONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The present invention relates to approaches, methods, pharmaceuticals and uses directed to the curative treating or preventing of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PP-MS), by using 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-1,4-benzoquinone (Idebenone) as the active agent. | 11-04-2010 |
James Mcfarland, Beverly, MA US
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20120252009 | Methods and Compositions for Enriching Either Target Polynucleotides or Non-Target Polynucleotides from a Mixture of Target and Non-Target Polynucleotides - Compositions and methods are provided for enriching non-target polynucleotides from a mixture of non-target and target polynucleotides where differences between the target polynucleotides and the non-target polynucleotides include the extent of modified bases that are present in a greater density in the target polynucleotides than in the non-target polynucleotides. This permits the target polynucleotides to be selectively and rapidly bound to an affinity matrix such as affinity protein-coated magnetic beads providing enrichment of the non-target polynucleotides in the supernatant. One use of this enrichment is to remove human genomic DNA from a mixture of DNAs obtained from human tissue samples to enrich for polynucleotides in a microbiome so as to characterize the microbiome by DNA sequencing. | 10-04-2012 |
20130189674 | Methods and Compositions for Enriching Either Target Polynucleotides or Non-Target Polynucleotides from a Mixture of Target and Non-Target Polynucleotides - Compositions and methods are provided for enriching mitochondrial DNA and optionally chloroplast DNA from eukaryotic cells in a simple rapid method that provides greater than 100 fold enrichment. Affinity protein-coated substrate in a buffer is used to efficiently bind chromosomal DNA and thereby remove it from the buffer. Mitochondrial sequencing reads reveal that non-biased sequence selection providing representation of a substantial proportion of mitochondrial DNA in the eukaryotic cells analyzed. | 07-25-2013 |
James Mcfarland, Newtown, CT US
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20140303466 | Computer-Based Monitoring of Blood Glucose Levels - Automating the processes of receiving, storing and analyzing blood glucose readings obtained from a diabetic using one or more computer-based systems may provide a number of advantages in the management of levels of glucose in the diabetic's blood. Information regarding a blood glucose reading obtained from a user may be transmitted in one or more messages to the user, to an interested party (e.g. family member), or to a third party over a network, and may serve as the basis for a computer-based motivation strategy to encourage the diabetic to comply with a blood glucose management regime. Additionally, such information may be manually or automatically posted to a social network, thereby enabling the diabetic to receive words of encouragement and support from his or her social network connections, and thereby increase his or her motivation to comply with the blood glucose management regime accordingly. | 10-09-2014 |
James P. Mcfarland, Tuscon, AZ US
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20120013280 | Brushless Three Phase Motor Drive Control Based on a Delta Zero Crossing Error - A control method for a brushless, three-phase DC motor. The motor may include a plurality of electromagnets and a rotor. A voltage induced by rotation of a rotor may be sampled at an expected zero crossing value to produce a first sampled voltage value. An average of a plurality of sampled voltage values, including voltage values sampled at a plurality of prior expected zero crossing values, may be calculated. A delta zero crossing error may be calculated. The delta zero crossing error may be calculated based on a difference between the first sampled voltage value and the calculated average. The plurality of electromagnets may be commutated. Commutation timing for the plurality of electromagnets may be determined based at least in part on the delta zero crossing error. | 01-19-2012 |
James P. Mcfarland, Tucson, AZ US
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20100102766 | Brushless, Three Phase Motor Drive - A control method for a sensor-less, brushless, three-phase DC motor. A pulse-width modulation (PWM) duty cycle may be calculated. A voltage induced by rotation of a rotor may be sampled at a first expected zero crossing value to produce a first sampled voltage value. An average of a plurality of sampled voltage values, including voltage values sampled at a plurality of prior expected zero crossing values and the first sampled voltage value, may be calculated. The first sampled voltage value may be subtracted from the calculated average to produce a delta zero crossing error. The delta zero crossing error may be multiplied by a first constant representing electromechanical properties of the motor to produce a representation of an angular velocity. One or more time values may be generated based on the representation of the angular velocity. Operation of the motor may be controlled based on the one or more time values and the PWM duty cycle. | 04-29-2010 |
20100315029 | Drive Method to Minimize Vibration and Acoustics In Three Phase Brushless DC (TPDC) Motors - A control method for a sensor-less, brushless, three-phase DC motor. The effects of commutation on the motor may be minimized using a sinusoidal current drive on each electromagnet. The “off” times and/or the “on” times of the drive transistors controlling the electromagnets in a full “H-bridge” configuration drive scheme may be delayed. By overlapping the drive signals to the electromagnets with respect to a commutation command, the effects of switching between electromagnets may be minimized. In addition, the “on” and “off” times may also be adjusted during the overlapping to further ensure that the coils continuously conduct current, and that the current does not change direction during the switching. The delays, and hence the overlap times of the coil drive signals may be dynamically controlled, for example by using digital timers, making the response predictable and easily controlled. The present position of the rotor in the motor may be determined using Hall sensors configured in the motor, or it may be determined using the un-energized electromagnets in a motor without Hall sensors. | 12-16-2010 |
20110115421 | System and Method for Inducing Rotation of a Rotor in a Sensorless Motor - System and method for initiating rotation of a rotor in a motor. The motor may include the rotor and a plurality of pairs of electromagnets. A rotation period may be determined. One or more pairs of electromagnets of the plurality of pairs of electromagnets may be excited at a first excitation level. The excited one or more pairs of electromagnets may be determined based on the rotation period. The excitation level may be decreased, over a first period of time, to a second excitation level. The second excitation level may be a lower excitation level than the first excitation level. The excitation level may be increased, over a second period of time, to a third excitation level. The third excitation level may be a higher excitation level than the second excitation level. The rotation period may be decreased over the first and second periods of time. | 05-19-2011 |
20110291597 | Method for Aligning and Starting a BLDC Three Phase Motor - System and method for aligning and initiating rotation of a rotor in a motor. The motor may include the rotor and a plurality of pairs of electromagnets. The energy needed for alignment of the rotor of the motor may be used to generate the first movement in forced commutation. The energy needed for alignment may be combined with the initial energy to start the motor. The logic may be configured to align the rotor of the motor by energizing the three coils of the motor. Pulse width modulation may be applied to the first coil to control current on the coils; when a maximum PWM duty cycle is reached, the coil not required to rotate the correct direction may be released, thereby initiating motion in a rotor of the three phase motor. A rotation period may be determined. One or more pairs of electromagnets of the plurality of pairs of electromagnets may be excited at a first excitation level. The excitation level may be increased, over a second period of time, to a second excitation level. The second excitation level may be a higher excitation level than the first excitation level. The rotation period may be decreased over the first and second periods of time. | 12-01-2011 |
20130002192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING MULTIPLE PROFILES IN A CHARGING PORT WITHOUT HOST INTERVENTION - An emulation system for charging any arbitrary portable device through a communication port on the portable device. The system includes a receptacle port for communicating with the portable device and a profile database for storing multiple charging profiles. Each charging profile including a set of parameters and at least one exit condition. Further, an emulation module applies a first charging profile to the portable device and monitors the set of parameters associated with the charging profile to identify an associated exit condition. Upon a determination that the exit condition for the first charging profile is met, the emulation module applies a next charging profile to the portable device. | 01-03-2013 |
James Riley Mcfarland, Lakeland, FL US
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20140013618 | INSOLE WITH ARCH STRAP - An insole combined with a band/strap that wraps around the midfoot. The insole provides arch, midfoot and metatarsal support, cushioning and a heel cup. The band/strap supports the arch, talus and midfoot and keeps the plantar fascia stretched. The arch, metatarsal and midfoot support of the insole press up against said areas of foot, opposing their collapse, and work in conjunction with the heel cup to limit over pronation. The band/strap keeps the plantar fascia tissue stretched, which can hinder tearing. The insole can provide soft cushioning which can increase comfort by spreading out the force of foot impact over a more evenly dispersed and greater area. | 01-16-2014 |
Jeffrey J. Mcfarland, Commerce, MI US
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20140110214 | HYDRAULIC FILLER FOR A TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic fluid filler for a motor vehicle transmission includes a set of holes through which respective springs of a spring pack extend. The filler is generally positioned adjacent to a single retainer ring or between two retainer rings associated with the spring pack. In some implementations, the filler floats between the two retainer rings, while, in other implementations, the filler is securely attached to one or both of the retainer rings. The filler reduces the volume of one of two cavities, chambers, or cylinders positioned on opposite sides of a piston that selectively interacts with a clutch assembly to engage or disengage the clutch assembly. Reducing the volume of one of the cavities, chambers or cylinders effectively reduces the time period the spring pack is then able to apply a restoring force to the piston. | 04-24-2014 |
20140158494 | FORMED FRICTION PLATE FOR WET FRICTION CLUTCH - A friction clutch pack exhibiting improved high speed stability includes a first plurality of friction plates or discs preferably having friction material on both faces interleaved with a second plurality of thicker reaction plates or discs. The friction plates comprise a formed core plate having multiple obliquely oriented or angularly offset sinusoidal waves. Male splines around the periphery of each friction plate engage complementary splines on a cylindrical housing. The reaction plates are flat and thicker than the friction plates and include female splines around an inner opening which engage complementary splines on a shaft or quill. | 06-12-2014 |
John Mcfarland, Guston, KY US
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20100215553 | UV Disinfection System - A UV Disinfection System is provided comprising a wastewater treatment device in combination with a UV treatment device. Multiple embodiments provide that the UV treatment device is contained substantially within the wastewater treatment device. Embodiments include those wherein the UV treatment device is substantially vertically oriented and extends downward from an outlet shared by the wastewater treatment device and the UV treatment device, thereby requiring all flow exiting the wastewater treatment device to pass through the UV treatment device. | 08-26-2010 |
John A. Mcfarland, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090253268 | POST-CONTACT OPENING ETCHANTS FOR POST-CONTACT ETCH CLEANS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Post-contact opening etchants for post-etch cleans and methods for fabricating such etchants are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a post-contact opening etchant comprises anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and a fluoride-dissociation modulating agent. In another embodiment, a method for fabricating a post-contact opening etchant comprises providing anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, combining the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and a fluoride-dissociation modulating agent, and mixing the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and the fluoride-dissociation modulating agent to form a homogeneous mixture. | 10-08-2009 |
Justin T. Mcfarland, Durham, NC US
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20110254496 | Method and Apparatus for Characterizing and Enhancing the Functional Performance of Machine Tools - Disclosed are various systems and methods for assessing and improving the capability of a machine tool. The disclosure applies to machine tools having at least one slide configured to move along a motion axis. Various patterns of dynamic excitation commands are employed to drive the one or more slides, typically involving repetitive short distance displacements. A quantification of a measurable merit of machine tool response to the one or more patterns of dynamic excitation commands is typically derived for the machine tool. Examples of measurable merits of machine tool performance include workpiece surface finish, and the ability to generate chips of the desired length. | 10-20-2011 |
Keith Mcfarland, Annapolis, MD US
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20120226757 | Location Filtered Messaging - A method enabling a mobile/non-mobile device to perform location-based message filtering against a proposed list of message recipients. Identifiers indicating location characteristics are embedded in the body of a message prior to transmission. Following message transmission, location characteristics are identified/extracted from a location filtered message by a location filtering engine. Location characteristics may indicate a geographic location (e.g. address, zip code, etc.), a POI, or a boundary centered at a geographic location/POI. The location filtering engine attains location information for each device referenced in a proposed distribution list. Attained location information for each device is compared against location characteristics extracted from a corresponding location filtered message. A formal distribution list is compiled, containing all devices in the proposed distribution list with location information matching location criteria embedded in the corresponding filtered message. The present invention applies to any messaging technology that does not encrypt the actual body of a message. | 09-06-2012 |
20130061289 | Secure Messaging - A secure messaging interface enables submission of messages to a messaging gateway via secure means over TLS. A destination mobile device(s) is notified of a pending secure message, and holds the secure message until it is retrieved by an authorized mobile device. The messaging gateway also provides push services for sending data to wireless devices. The secure messager enables sending devices to apply security to an individual message. Sending devices may include, e.g., an enterprise administration server; messages routed through an messaging gateway (MGW) portal; an user messaging application; or a user through a handset. The secured messages may include content as available today across any messaging protocol such as text, audio, video, binaries and images. | 03-07-2013 |
20130070650 | Anonymous Voice Conversation - An anonymous communication module that provides full conversational anonymous messaging and voice/video communication between two or more parties interacting over a wireless/landline network. An anonymous messaging module accepts an anonymous initiation message to a public address to trigger the start of an anonymous voice/video conversation between a message originator and a message recipient. An anonymous communication module performs intercept and address substitution on a message and/or voice/video call transmitted between two or more parties via an anonymous communication service. The anonymous communication module substitutes a real address in the source field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call, with an anonymous address mapped to that real address, and substitutes an anonymous address in the destination field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call with a real address mapped to that anonymous address. The anonymous communication module then forwards the newly formatted message and/or voice/video call to an intended message/call destination. | 03-21-2013 |
20130070672 | Anonymous Messaging Conversation - An anonymous communication module that provides full conversational anonymous messaging and voice/video communication between two or more parties interacting over a wireless/landline network. An anonymous messaging module accepts an anonymous initiation message to a public address to trigger the start of an anonymous voice/video conversation between a message originator and a message recipient. An anonymous communication module performs intercept and address substitution on a message and/or voice/video call transmitted between two or more parties via an anonymous communication service. The anonymous communication module substitutes a real address in the source field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call, with an anonymous address mapped to that real address, and substitutes an anonymous address in the destination field of an intercepted message and/or voice/video call with a real address mapped to that anonymous address. The anonymous communication module then forwards the newly formatted message and/or voice/video call to an intended message/call destination. | 03-21-2013 |
20140160990 | Mechanisms for Quality of Service to Over the Top Applications for Use in Commercial Wireless Networks - An over-the-top (OTT) application is integrated with a quality of service (QoS) server to enable the OTT application to request and get desired QoS treatment for application data traversing a commercial wireless network. When an OTT application client registers with an OTT application server, the OTT application server can send a QoS request message to the QoS server to request QoS control. The QoS server forwards QoS rules received in a QoS request message to a conventional policy and charging rules function (PCRF) on the client devices' home mobile network operator (MNO). If the client device is roaming, the PCRF on the home MNO forwards QoS rules to a PCRF on a serving MNO. QoS treatment is then carried out by the PCRF in a conventional manner. A connection between a QoS server and a PCRF is preferably established via a diameter Rx interface. | 06-12-2014 |
20150085664 | Quality of Service to Over the Top Applications Used With VPN - Conventional quality of service (QoS) treatment is extended to over-the-top (OTT) applications transmitting data over a commercial wireless network via a virtual private network (VPN) tunnel. An over-the-top (OTT) application server and a VPN client/server routing data to/from that OTT application server via a VPN tunnel, are integrated with a quality of service (QoS) server to enable the OTT application server and/or VPN client/server to request and get desired QoS treatment for application data routed by the OTT application server over the VPN tunnel. The QoS server forwards QoS rules received in a QoS request message to a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) on the OTT application/VPN client devices' home mobile network operator (MNO). If the client device is roaming, the PCRF on the home MNO forwards QoS rules to a PCRF on a serving MNO. QoS treatment is then carried out by the PCRF in a conventional manner. | 03-26-2015 |
Keith A. Mcfarland, Annapolis, MD US
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20130145434 | Unattended Authentication in a Secondary Authentication Service for Wireless Carriers - A wireless device initiates a connection by sending an Unsolicited HTTP(s) POST that includes a user identity and credentials, not in response to a form that is provided to the wireless device from a secondary authentication service (2AS), so the 2AS does not have a session with the wireless device. An HTTP(s) session is handled by a home agent or enterprise home agent. The 2AS uses the user identity and credentials from the Unsolicited POST to complete interaction with a downstream identity management server, and takes appropriate action by either indicating to the home agent that authentication was successful and the device is authorized to use the private enterprise network resources protected by the 2AS process; or if the authentication was unsuccessful that the session(s) should be disconnected. In addition, the 2AS may communicate with the agent on the wireless device to send intermediate and final status of the attempt. | 06-06-2013 |
20130160088 | Authentication Via Motion of Wireless Device Movement - Motion of a wireless device is pre-registered as authentication credentials, then later matched, to provide motion-based authentication for access to software, service, etc. The wireless device may contain any number of gyroscopic, distance, positional or compass sensors—any or all of which are measured during a physical gesture or motion or the wireless device while the user is holding the wireless device. Recorded measurements of the specific motion then identifies the authorized user. If measurements of an attempted motion suitably matches the pre-registered and valid authentication credentials for the service or device, then the motioned wireless device is authenticated for use by the user. Such motion is difficult, if not impossible, for a user to pass on to another individual—even if they wanted to, making it the ultimate security technique. | 06-20-2013 |
20130212646 | Usage authentication via intercept and challege for network services - A security broker (SB) that provides network based authorization of secure VoIP services, triggered upon attempted user access. The security broker (SB) intercepts a SIP transaction during session setup to transmit a network based security challenge to a SIP application attempting to access (secure) IP based services. A network based security challenge is transmitted to a participating SIP application on both the origination and termination legs of a SIP transaction. The network based security challenge prompts a SIP application to return subscriber authorization/authentication credentials (e.g. a username/password combination). If credentials returned by the SIP application are valid, the security broker (SB) authorizes the network to permit session completion, and access to secure IP services is granted. Alternatively, if credentials returned by the VoIP application are invalid, the security broker (SB) terminates the corresponding session attempt, hence preventing unauthorized access to (secure) IP based services. | 08-15-2013 |
20130269020 | Authenticating Cloud Computing Enabling Secure Services - Authenticating cloud computing enabling secure services (ACCESS) offloads “client authentication” activity onto a third-party authenticating cloud computing enabling secure services (ACCESS) node. Instead of having a client device authenticate itself directly to a network server, the client device instead authenticates itself to a third-party authenticating cloud computing enabling secure services (ACCESS) node. The authenticating cloud computing enabling secure services (ACCESS) node then provides credentials that are used by the client device to communicate directly with the server (and utilize the service) without any further authentication being necessary. | 10-10-2013 |
20130291078 | Secure Distribution of Non-Privileged Authentication Credentials - An authentication credentials push service (ACPS) that securely pushes non-privileged authentication credentials to registered client entities. The ACPS comprises a classification server and a push server to provide access to non-privileged authentication credentials absent a pull transaction. The classification server in the ACPS classifies authentication credentials as either privileged (i.e. private, forgeable) or non-privileged (i.e. non-forgeable, non-sensitive). Credentials identified as being of a privileged nature are treated with restricted access. Alternatively, credentials classified as being of a non-privileged nature are made available for the push service. Authentication servers register with the ACPS to become consumers of the push service. A push server within the ACPS pushes non-privileged authentication credentials to registered authentication servers at predetermined intervals. Individual authentication credentials push services (ACPS) have access to different authentication credentials. An authentication server can use a dynamic name service (DNS) lookup to find a specific authentication credentials push service (ACPS). | 10-31-2013 |
Kelley A. Mcfarland, Rochester, NY US
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20120193386 | Pac-a-poo - My invention, Pac-a-poo, is a unisex bag that temporarily holds dog-waste in a secure sanitary place; it provides a dispenser compartment for disposable waste bags, it has extra outer storage for accessories such as gloves, a flashlight, tissues, a cell phone and any other accessories. | 08-02-2012 |
Lisa Mcfarland, Leesburg, VA US
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20120024946 | Value Token Conversion - A method is disclosed. The method includes obtaining value token image data associated with the image of the value token, the value token image data being derived from an image of the value token obtained from a scanning device. The method also includes initiating verification of the value token. The method may also include (i) providing a temporary use account identifier correlated with the value token; and sending the temporary use account identifier to a user; or (ii) increasing the value of a prepaid account. | 02-02-2012 |
Mack Mcfarland, West Grove, PA US
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20090189077 | Detectable Refrigerant Compositions and Uses Thereof - Disclosed herein are detectable refrigerant compositions, comprising from about 0.001 to about 5 weight percent tracer compositions, which are useful to identify leaking in a vapor compression refrigeration and/or air conditioning system. The presence of the tracers make the refrigerant compositions detectable by chemo/electro-active array, corona discharge, heated diode, electrochemical, photoionization, infrared, ultrasonic and electron capture detectors. | 07-30-2009 |
20100251803 | DETECTABLE REFRIGERANT COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are detectable refrigerant compositions, comprising from about 0.001 to about 5 weight percent tracer compositions, which are useful to identify leaking in a vapor compression refrigeration and/or air conditioning system. The presence of the tracers make the refrigerant compositions detectable by chemo/electro-active array, corona discharge, heated diode, electrochemical, photoionization, infra red, ultrasonic and electron capture detectors. | 10-07-2010 |
20110197604 | SECONDARY LOOP COOLING SYSTEM HAVING A BYPASS AND A METHOD FOR BYPASSING A RESERVOIR IN THE SYSTEM - An air conditioning or refrigeration system includes a secondary loop cooling system for use with a vapor compression system having a bypass line in order to bypass a reservoir in the secondary loop system. This bypass allows the air conditioning or refrigeration system to cool down more quickly. The secondary loop cooling system uses a non-flammable cooling fluid, which is particularly useful when the refrigerant used in the vapor compression system is flammable. | 08-18-2011 |
Martin Allen Mcfarland, Boulder, CO US
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20100193432 | DIGESTING AND CONTINUOUSLY SELF-CLEANING AQUARIUM FILTER - A method and system for filtering water in aquarium tanks comprising: a macerating/comminuting chamber with a continuously self-cleaning screen covering the discharge outlet that only allows, optimally sized, easily digestible, organic material to pass out of the macerating/comminuting chamber and into an, optionally self-cleaning, media containing denitrifying microbes. There are three different embodiments that use the method of the current invention. These comprise: a reverse flow under-gravel filter apparatus with the macerating/comminuting chamber and filter screen on the discharge side of the pump, a reverse flow under-gravel filter apparatus with the macerating/comminuting chamber and filter screen on the inlet side of the pump, and an external box filter apparatus with the macerating/comminuting chamber on the discharge side of the pump. | 08-05-2010 |
Matthew Mcfarland, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20120072328 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING PARITY ON CLOSE ORDERS - An automated system for creating parity on close orders in an exchange configured for trading securities or derivatives is disclosed including an electronic trade engine operative to receive an order for a security or derivative at the exchange, the trade engine further operative to disseminate a request for a price message to a plurality of market makers quoting a class in response to receiving the order, wherein the request for a price message includes a parity amount for the order; an electronic book in communication with the electronic trade engine, the electronic book operative to store at least one order received by the electronic trade engine; and wherein, in response to the request for a price message, the electronic trade engine receives at least one price message that includes a fee in addition to the parity amount. | 03-22-2012 |
Matthew Mcfarland, Cologne, MN US
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20110291533 | CABINET FOR AN AIR HANDLING SYSTEM - A transition barrier for an air handling unit is provided, wherein air handling unit has at least one functional section. The air handling unit also has a cabinet that surrounds the at least one functional section. The transition barrier including a bottom panel having a bottom cutout and a top panel positioned adjacent the bottom panel and having a top cutout aligned with the bottom cutout to form a conduit reception aperture. The conduit reception aperture extending through the transition barrier and configured to receive conduit extending along the air handling unit. The transition barrier extending laterally and vertically between members of the cabinet to isolate the at least one functional section. | 12-01-2011 |
Michael Mcfarland, Newton, MA US
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20140003389 | PROVIDING CIRCUIT SWITCHED SERVICE | 01-02-2014 |
Mike Mcfarland, Elkhart, IN US
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20100133134 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS - A container member including a rigid cup portion defining a chamber. The container member has an opening at one end in communication with the chamber and a flexible suspension member extending over the opening. The suspension member has an inner surface facing the chamber, an opposing outer surface and a cavity extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The cavity is in communication with the chamber and sized to receive at least a portion of the product to be packaged therethrough. The container assembly includes a retainer having a retaining member removably positioned to extend over the cavity. The retaining member holds the at least a portion of the product in position in the chamber such that the at least a portion of the product does not contact the cup portion. | 06-03-2010 |
Neal D. Mcfarland, Versailles, KY US
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20120105555 | FLUID CONTAINER HAVING MIXING CHAMBERS FOR MICRO-FLUID APPLICATIONS - A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of pigmented ink. Its housing defines an interior and exterior. The interior retains the ink and an exit port supplies it to an imaging device. Users orient the housing to deplete the ink in a direction of gravity toward a bottom surface of the interior en route to the exit port. The ink passes through a mixing chamber having inlet ports arranged to restrict to multiple different heights the entrance of the volume of ink from the interior. As ink draws from various heights into the chamber, sediments in the pigment mix together. The design overcomes settling. It also avoids mechanical stirring and other complex mixing techniques. Further embodiments include chamber shapes, configuration of inlet ports, and construction of the supply item, to name a few. | 05-03-2012 |
Paul Mcfarland, Paducah, KY US
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20080313002 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A REGISTRY - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for operating a registry of service providers in a given service sector, an apparatus for operating a registry of service providers in a given service sector, and a system for operating a registry of service providers in a given service sector. In one embodiment, a method of operating a registry of service providers in a given service sector comprises providing a plurality of service providers in the given sector with input access to an electronic database to which each participating service supplies information, and validating the supplied information. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert W. Mcfarland, Newport News, VA US
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20110054672 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE TIMED PROCESSING OF A PRINTED PRODUCT WITH THE AID OF A TRANSFER DEVICE - With an arrangement for the timed processing of a book block, consisting of at least one printed sheet or at least one signature, a transfer device ( | 03-03-2011 |
Robert Wayne Mcfarland, Newport News, VA US
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20140048629 | SEALED ARMATURE BALL TUBE ASSEMBLY - An injector having a tube attached to an armature. The injector includes a solenoid portion and a valve portion controlled by the solenoid portion. The armature includes a small diameter portion. Also included is a tube having a cavity, a first end of the tube is connected to the small diameter portion, and a ball is connected to a second end of the tube, such that the ball is selectively in contact with a valve seat. A hermetic weld connects the ball to the second end, and at least one heat affected zone is located in proximity to the hermetic weld. A coating substantially surrounds the heat affected zone and at least a portion of the ball, such that the coating prevents the heat affected zone from being exposed to diesel exhaust fluid and thus subsequent corrosion. | 02-20-2014 |
Rodney Mcfarland, Hartsville, SC US
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20090087600 | CLEAN-RELEASE TAPE CORE - A core for a roll of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprises a paperboard material wound about an axis and adhered together to form a tubular body, and a polymer film layer wrapped about and adhered to the outer surface of the tubular body so as to form a tape-receiving surface upon which adhesive tape is to be wound. The polymer film layer has an overlap joint between the opposite edges of the polymer film ply. A recessed region is formed in the outer surface of the tubular body, the recessed region being recessed radially inwardly relative to the cylindrical outer surface. At least a portion of the length of the overlapping edge of the polymer film ply extends into and terminates in the recessed region such that the overlapping edge is not contacted by the adhesive tape wound about the core. | 04-02-2009 |
Ryan Mcfarland, Rapid City, SD US
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20100052287 | Running bike with foot rests - A running bike with foot rests which comprises running bike having neither pedals or other drive mechanism is disclosed. The configuration of the running bike with foot rests includes having a horizontal rear fork and a pass through seat tube which allows for a minimum seat height significantly lower than a conventional running bike. The running bike of the instant invention also includes foot rests. | 03-04-2010 |
20120234636 | Balance bike brake - A balance bike brake is disclosed which may be affixed to a balance bike and provides a brake which may be operated by the rider's foot. | 09-20-2012 |
Samuel S Mcfarland, Ada, MI US
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20140076767 | Energy Absorbent Protective Structure - An improved protective structure has a significant energy absorbing or dissipating capability. The protective structure is a composite article that is deformable to a certain extent for the protection of the human body and other objects wherein the protective structure of the invention absorbs significant energies associated with impacts and sudden movements. The protective structure includes a primary or outer container or vessel which is deformable and has an inner compartment which preferably includes a defined volume of an incompressible fluid. The volume of fluid also includes compressible or deformable hollow capsules distributed within the interior compartment, wherein the liquid serves as the interstitial medium which surrounds the capsules, wherein the hollow capsules are filled with a compressible gas. During impacts or sudden movements, forces are distributed from the outer container wall to the interstitial liquid which distributes the forces to the capsules. The capsules themselves can deform when subjected to the energies and forces such that the entire composite structure serves to absorb and dissipate the energies and forces. | 03-20-2014 |
Scott Mcfarland, Knoxville, TN US
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20140261234 | Electronic Pet Gate - An electronic pet gate. The electronic pet gate includes a gate transmitter generating a barrier field and a gate receiver generating a deterrent stimulus in the presence of the barrier field. The gate transmitter includes a loop antenna in a low profile elongated sill and a barrier signal generator. The loop antenna transmits the barrier signal and has an elongated geometric shape configured to shape the radiated electromagnetic field into a truncated ellipsoid. The truncated ellipsoidal barrier field has significant field strength along the length of the low profile sill and minimal field strength along the sides of the low profile sill. The low profile sill is designed to securely rest on the floor to block access to an area restricted to a pet without being a substantial physical impediment or hazard to people passing over low profile sill. | 09-18-2014 |
Scott Mcfarland, Racine, WI US
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20080309209 | COMBINATION MOBILE DISPLAY AND SHIPPING DEVICE - A combination mobile display and shipping device that allows product to be loaded onto the mobile display such that the display can be shipped in a loaded condition. The mobile display includes a product display and a support platform having a plurality of wheels mounted to the bottom surface of the support platform. When the mobile display is received at a retail location, the mobile display can be moved to a desired position through the rolling movement of the plurality of wheels. During shipment, the support platform is securely attached to a shipping pallet designed such that the plurality of wheels are suspended above the ground surface to prevent the rolling movement of the mobile display during shipment. After shipment, the support platform and shipping pallet are separated such that the mobile display can be rolled into a desired location with the product loaded on the display rack. | 12-18-2008 |
20090032432 | STACKABLE PALLET SYSTEM INCLUDING V-SHAPED CORNER SUPPORTS - A modular packaging and display system for shipping and displaying products. The modular packaging and display system includes multiple display trays supported by a series of V-shaped spacers. The modular packaging and display system includes a plurality of V-shaped support members positioned near the corners of each display tray to stabilize the packaging system. The spacers and the support members are preferably formed from paperboard. The modular packaging and display system is strong enough to support the weight of the products and the trays and withstand the weight of one or more units stacked thereupon. | 02-05-2009 |
Scott A. Mcfarland, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20090051547 | Antenna Proximity Determining System Utilizing Bit Error Rate - Described is an antenna proximity determining system for determining the location of an animal with respect to a transmitting antenna utilizing the bit error rate corresponding to a signal transmitted by the transmitting antenna and received by a receiver unit carried by the animal and for delivering a stimulus to the animal based on its location with respect to the antenna. | 02-26-2009 |
Scott A. Mcfarland, Knoxville, TN US
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20130127658 | Method and Apparatus to Determine Actionable Position and Speed in GNSS Applications - A method, and an apparatus to perform the method, of tracking a mobile subject based on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) data, the method including detecting motion of the mobile subject independently of the GNSS data with a motion detector, receiving the GNSS data and determining an actionable position and speed of the mobile subject, with an actionable position and speed unit, according to GNSS position and speed, detection results of the motion detector, and at least one of, or any combination of, GNSS solution metrics, GNSS signal metrics, or a prior actionable position and speed, and evaluating, with a boundary test unit, the actionable position and speed of the mobile subject relative to a predetermined boundary. | 05-23-2013 |
Terry A. Mcfarland, Burlington, KY US
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20080200940 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING - An ultrasonic surgical instrument that is configured to permit selective positioning of the relative distance between an end effector for cutting and coagulating tissue and a power actuation switch that is carried by the instrument for selectively energizing the end effector. In one instance, the end effector is able to change position relative to the actuation switch, alternatively, the actuation switch moves relative to the end effector, and still further, both the end effector and the actuation switch are capable of moving relative to each other. | 08-21-2008 |
20110087209 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR TRANSMITTING ENERGY TO TISSUE COMPRISING STEAM CONTROL PATHS - A surgical instrument for supplying energy to tissue can comprise an end effector comprising a first jaw member and a second jaw member, wherein at least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is movable relative to the other to clamp tissue intermediate the first jaw member and the second jaw member. The instrument can further include an electrode configured to generate heat when electrical energy is supplied to the electrode and, in addition, at least one steam path within the electrode, wherein the at least one steam path is configured to vent steam generated when the tissue is heated by the electrode. | 04-14-2011 |
20140222054 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING - An ultrasonic surgical instrument that is configured to permit selective positioning of the relative distance between an end effector for cutting and coagulating tissue and a power actuation switch that is carried by the instrument for selectively energizing the end effector. In one instance, the end effector is able to change position relative to the actuation switch, alternatively, the actuation switch moves relative to the end effector, and still further, both the end effector and the actuation switch are capable of moving relative to each other. | 08-07-2014 |
20140336628 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH JAW OPENING ASSIST FEATURE - An apparatus for operating on tissue includes an end effector, an actuator, and a spring assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw that pivots relative to the first jaw from an open position to a closed position. The actuator is coupled with the second jaw to pivot the second jaw relative to the first jaw. The spring assembly is coupled with the actuator and is adjustable from a first position to a second position. The spring assembly compresses to resiliently bias the actuator to pivot the second jaw to the open position when the spring assembly is in the first position. The spring assembly compresses a smaller amount when the spring assembly is in the second position. | 11-13-2014 |
20150080876 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL STEAM OR SMOKE CONTROL - A medical device includes an end effector and a fluid control system configured to control fluid generated when the end effector applies energy to target tissue and includes a fluid path element having one or more fluid paths. The one or more fluid paths include a distal fluid port positioned adjacent to a working portion of the end effector and a proximal fluid port fluidically coupled to a supply and transport element. The supply and transport element is configured to one of evacuate and supply fluid adjacent to the working portion of the end effector. The supply element may be operatively coupled to an activation element configured to activate the supply and transport element when end effector applies energy to the target tissue. | 03-19-2015 |
20150080879 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL STEAM OR SMOKE CONTROL - A medical device includes an end effector configured to apply bipolar energy to target tissue along a working portion thereof and a fluid control system to control the flow of a fluid produced when the end effector applies the bipolar energy to heat the target tissue. The fluid control system includes a fluid path element defining a fluid path, a distal fluid port configured to intake the fluid adjacent to the working portion of an end effector for transport through the fluid path, and a proximal fluid port configured to intake the fluid transported through the fluid path and to exhaust the transported fluid. | 03-19-2015 |
Thomas C. Mcfarland, Loveland, CO US
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20100195928 | Method and system for displaying images - A method and system for displaying images are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes incorporating a plurality of related images into an image boundary, applying the image boundary to border at least one key image, and displaying the at least one key image and the image boundary in a display area. | 08-05-2010 |
Tim J. Mcfarland, Lansing, MI US
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20090037171 | Real-time voice transcription system - The real-time voice transcription system provides a speech recognition system and method that includes use of speech and spatial-temporal acoustic data to enhance speech recognition probabilities while simultaneously identifying the speaker. Real-time edit capability is provided enabling a user to train the system during a transcription session. The system may be connected to user computers via local network and/or wide area network means. | 02-05-2009 |
Timothy Mcfarland, Roscoe, IL US
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20130167440 | ENHANCED VEGETATIVE ROOF SYSTEM - A vegetative roof system includes modules for holding growth media in which plants can grow. The modules can communicate with each other, sharing moisture/nutrients, increasing airflow to enhance plant respiration, allowing soil-borne animals/insects to travel between modules, etc. A rooting channel and/or a scalloped sidewall allow the roots of plants in the module to extend to adjacent modules. Alignment notches in sidewalls facilitate alignment of rooting channels between adjacent modules. Vertical zones help facilitate placement of abutting modules flush with each other. The rooting channels may be formed at the vertical zones to enhance continuity between and among modules. Sheet inserts can control rooting between modules and restrict undesired spillage through rooting channels (temporarily if biodegradable). Module inserts help control the quantity and depth of growth media, affecting module weight and rooting levels. An elevated connector can secure two or more modules together using downwardly-radiating prongs. | 07-04-2013 |
Tina Mcfarland, Orchard Park, NY US
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20130335381 | VACUUM METALIZED PLATING STYLUS - A metalized plated stylus is described. The stylus includes a pen stem, a metal plating coat adhered to the pen stem. and a conductive rubber stylus tip attached with the pen stem such that the stylus tip is in direct contact with the metal plating coat. Importantly, the the metal plating coat is adhered to the pen stem through vacuum metalized plating. | 12-19-2013 |
Trevor Mcfarland, Portland, OR US
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20120063994 | RTEF-1 VARIANTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are variant RTEF-1 polypeptides having an RTEF-1 amino acid sequence with one or more internal deletions, wherein the polypeptides reduce VEGF promoter activity. Some of the RTEF-1 polypeptides include an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the contiguous amino acids of 1) amino acids 24 to 47 of SEQ ID NO:15 and 2) each of SEQ ID NOs:16 and 17, but does not comprise the contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NOs:8, 9, 11, or 12. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the variant RTEF-1 polypeptides of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions that include the polypeptides and nucleic acids of the present invention are also disclosed. Methods of inducing cell contact inhibition, regulating organ size, and reducing intracellular YAP activity are also set forth, as well as methods of treating hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer using the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention. | 03-15-2012 |
20140357704 | RTEF-1 VARIANTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are variant RTEF-1 polypeptides having an RTEF-1 amino acid sequence with one or more internal deletions, wherein the polypeptides reduce VEGF promoter activity. Some of the RTEF-1 polypeptides include an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the contiguous amino acids of 1) amino acids 24 to 47 of SEQ ID NO:15 and 2) each of SEQ ID NOs:16 and 17, but does not comprise the contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NOs:8, 9, 11, or 12. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the variant RTEF-1 polypeptides of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions that include the polypeptides and nucleic acids of the present invention are also disclosed. Methods of inducing cell contact inhibition, regulating organ size, and reducing intracellular YAP activity are also set forth, as well as methods of treating hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer using the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention. | 12-04-2014 |
Trevor J. Mcfarland, Portland, OR US
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20090117119 | RTEF-1 VARIANTS AND THE USE THEREOF FOR INHIBITION OF ANGIOGENESIS - Dominant negative (DN) variants of transcriptional enhancer factor 1-related (RTEF-1) are described. DN RTEF-1 polypeptides may be directly targeted to cells or delivered in nucleic acid expression vectors to alter cellular transcription. Methods for inhibiting VEGF production and thereby treating angiogenic disorders such as cancer are described. For example, in certain aspects, DN RTEF-1 may be used to treat angiogenic disorders of the eye such as age related macular degeneration (AMD). | 05-07-2009 |
20140322205 | RTEF-1 VARIANTS AND THE USE THEREOF FOR INHIBITION OF ANGIOGENESIS - Dominant negative (DN) variants of transcriptional enhancer factor 1-related (RTEF-1) are described. DN RTEF-1 polypeptides may be directly targeted to cells or delivered in nucleic acid expression vectors to alter cellular transcription. Methods for inhibiting VEGF production and thereby treating angiogenic disorders such as cancer are described. For example, in certain aspects, DN RTEF-1 may be used to treat angiogenic disorders of the eye such as age related macular degeneration (AMD). | 10-30-2014 |
Trina Mcfarland, Orchard Park, NY US
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20140170931 | TOY FIGURE WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORY THAT DOUBLES AS A SMART DEVICE STYLUS - Described is a toy figurine with a removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus. The invention includes a toy figurine having a holder adapted to hold a removable accessory stylus, while the removable accessory stylus formed as an accessory to the toy figurine. The removable accessory stylus includes a grip portion and stylus tip, with the stylus up being thrilled of a conductive material. Thus, upon removing the removable accessory stylus from the figurine, a user can use the stylus tip to operate a touch screen device. | 06-19-2014 |
Vicki L. Mcfarland, Reynoldsburg, OH US
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20120189751 | Meat-Like Product and its Method of Production - The invention is embodied in a low cost process for creating organoleptic meat analogs from unmodified potato starch and/or similar amylose/amylopectin containing tubers, roots and grains. The method involves thermo-irreversible gelatinization of starch, freeze-thawing, and incorporating extreme syneresis, to create starch gel nodules. Combining gel nodules with wheat gluten flour during the dough mixing formation of mass quantities of flavor absorbing, thin stranded, juicy, meat-like protein fibers. The product resulting from the method incorporates high quality plant protein, into a low carbohydrate, organoleptic juicy lean-meat analog. | 07-26-2012 |
William Mcfarland, Waltham, MA US
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20140039641 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF FLOW WITHIN THE ANATOMIC TRACTS OF THE BODY - The systems and methods described herein related generally to a device that enables the directional control of flow through an anatomical tract of the body. More particularly, the device described herein includes a valve from a plurality of projections. In some implementations, the projections are configured as flaps, posts, or any combination thereof. In some implementations, the device is implanted into a patient's esophagus to prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease. The plurality of projections allow flow into a patient's stomach while substantially preventing a backflow of undesired fluids from the patient's stomach to the patient's esophagus. | 02-06-2014 |