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Joseph J. Ballachino, Pittsboro, NC US
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20090007319 | FLUSH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A flush actuator assembly for use with a flush valve having a relief post is disclosed. The flush actuator assembly includes a valve actuator having a first end, a second end, and an aperture extending therebetween. The aperture is adapted to surround at least a portion of the relief valve post. Movement of the valve actuator in a first direction engages the relief valve post at a first location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a first separation distance. Movement of the valve actuator in a second direction engages the relief valve post at a second location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a second separation distance. The first separation distance and the second separation distance are different. | 01-08-2009 |
Joseph J. Ballis, Shoreview, MN US
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20100057153 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ALARM - An apparatus and method are disclosed including an implantable medical device electrically coupled to a patient, having a sensor for sensing physiologic conditions and circuitry coupled to the sensor for emitting therapy in response to sensed physiologic conditions. A detector is coupled to the cardiac device for detecting the presence of electromagnetic interference and the intensity thereof and an alarm is coupled to the detector to signal the patient of the implantable medical device of the presence of electromagnetic interference. | 03-04-2010 |
Joseph J. Bango, Jr., New Haven, CT US
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20090269391 | Drug Delivery System And Methods Of Use - Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269392 | Drug Delivery System And Methods Of Use - Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers. | 10-29-2009 |
Joseph J. Barchi, Jr., Frederick, MD US
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20110033954 | BIOFUNCTIONALIZED QUANTUM DOTS FOR BIOLOGICAL IMAGING - Novel biofunctionalized quantum dots include a mercaptoalkanoic acid linked to the surface of a nanocrystalline core and a biofunctional group linked to the surface. Biofunctionalized quantum dots are made by a novel synthesis method. Biofunctionalized quantum dots can be used in imaging or therapy applications. | 02-10-2011 |
Joseph J. Belbruno, Hanover, NH US
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20090050800 | ELECTRONIC TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SELECTOR - A method of selecting ions includes generating a group of ions, accelerating the group of ions through a flight region towards an electronic mass selector grid, and selectively varying a voltage applied to the electronic mass selector grid, such that only a selected subset of the group of ions passes through the grid. An apparatus for selecting ions includes an ion generator, an ion accelerator for accelerating ions into a flight region, and an electronic mass selector grid responsive to an applied voltage to pass a subset of the ions from the flight region. An apparatus for detecting a threat molecule includes an ion generator for generating ions from a mixed gas stream, an ion accelerator for accelerating the ions into a flight region, and an electronic mass selector grid. The grid passes only a subset of the ions, such as ions and/or ionized fragments of the threat molecule. | 02-26-2009 |
20100039124 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensor Systems And Related Methods - A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor including a substrate, two or more electrodes, a conductive layer applied to the substrate and a molecularly imprinted polymer layer applied to the conductive layer is disclosed herein The MIP sensor may form part of an MIP sensor system that can be used to detect and quantify target molecules. | 02-18-2010 |
20110212320 | Composite Material - Disclosed herein are engineered composite materials suitable for applications that can benefit from a composite material capable of interacting with or responding to, in a controlled or pre-determined manner, changes in its surrounding environment. The composite material is generally includes a gradient layer structure of a sequence of at, e.g., three or more gradient-contributing layers of microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of particles of neighboring gradient-contributing layers in the cross section of the gradient layer structure varies from layer to layer, thereby forming a particle size gradient, and in contact with the gradient layer structure, a densely packed particle structure including densely packed microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of the densely packed microscale particles does not form a particle size gradient in the cross section of the densely packed particle structure. | 09-01-2011 |
20120088036 | Composite Material - Disclosed herein are engineered composite materials suitable for applications that can benefit from a composite material capable of interacting with or responding to, in a controlled or predetermined manner, changes in its surrounding environment. The composite material is generally includes a gradient layer structure of a sequence of at, e.g., three or more gradient-contributing layers of microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of particles of neighboring gradient-contributing layers in the cross section of the gradient layer structure varies from layer to layer, thereby forming a particle size gradient, and in contact with the gradient layer structure, a densely packed particle structure including densely packed microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of the densely packed microscale particles does not form a particle size gradient in the cross section of the densely packed particle structure. | 04-12-2012 |
20130040399 | Airborne Contaminant Sensor Device and Method for Using the Same - The present invention is a nanotechnology-based personal sensor device composed of molecularly imprinted polymers that are interrogated using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for use in simultaneously monitoring airborne contaminants, e.g., of second-hand cigarette smoke. | 02-14-2013 |
20130273273 | GRADIENT NANOPARTICLE-CARBON ALLOTROPE-POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A shock wave attenuating material ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130288385 | MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED TETRAETHOXYSILANE POLYMER AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME TO DETECT SECOSTEROIDS - A molecular imprinted tetraethoxysilane polymer device for detecting secosteroids, or metabolites thereof, and a method for using the same are provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20140023805 | GRADIENT NANOPARTICLE-CARBON ALLOTROPE-POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A shock wave attenuating material ( | 01-23-2014 |
20140099472 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for composite materials, including coatings and stand-alone structures are provided. An apparatus may include a first layer structure that includes a first plurality of densely packed sub-macroscale particles having a first mean diameter; and at least a second layer structure that includes a second plurality of densely packed sub-macroscale particles having a second mean diameter that is different from the first mean diameter. The first layer structure and the second layer structure may be applied to a substrate, where the substrate may be an article of sports equipment, medical device or other article. | 04-10-2014 |
20140113086 | GRADIENT NANOPARTICLE-CARBON ALLOTROPE POLYMER COMPOSITE - Systems and methods are provided for protective devices. A protective equipment device may include a high mass member; and a nanoparticle shock wave attenuating material layer disposed on the high mass member. The nanoparticle shock wave attenuating material layer may include a gradient nanoparticle layer including a plurality of nanoparticles of different diameters that are arranged in a gradient array; and a carbon allotrope layer disposed in proximity to the gradient nanoparticle layer, the carbon allotrope layer comprising a plurality of carbon allotrope members suspended in a matrix. | 04-24-2014 |
20140220706 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for Detecting Waterborne Target Molecules and Improving Water Quality - This disclosure relates to the field of molecularly imprinted polymers for detecting or removing target molecules. | 08-07-2014 |
20140242237 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer For Wine Extraction - Disclosed herein are compositions of, and methods of use for, molecularly imprinted polymers useful for extracting and/or detecting target molecule compounds of wine. | 08-28-2014 |
20150079697 | Devices For Detecting Airborne Contaminants, And Associated Methods - A device for detecting an airborne contaminant includes (a) a reactive polymer film having affinity for binding with the airborne contaminant, (b) an electrically conductive polymer film in contact with the reactive polymer film and having electrical property sensitive to binding of the airborne contaminant to the reactive polymer film, and (c) two electrodes in electrical contact with the electrically conductive polymer film for measuring the electrical property to detect the binding of the airborne contaminant to the reactive polymer film. Another device for detecting an airborne contaminant includes (a) a polymer film molecularly imprinted with the airborne contaminant, and (b) color reporting molecules having color sensitive to binding of the airborne contaminant to the polymer film. A method for manufacturing a device for detecting an airborne contaminant includes depositing, using one or more inkjet print heads, a polymer film and at least two electrodes onto a substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
Joseph J. Bisognano, Stoughton, WI US
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20100252728 | Mass Spectrometer Using An Accelerating Traveling Wave - A mass spectrogram employs a set of controllable electrodes to produce a time varying axially inhomogenous electric field and enhance separation of charged particles by exposing the charged particles to different electric field strengths based on their spatial positions. The fields may be tailored to provide a traveling wave that expands portions of a spectrographic plot of the particles and/or to provide focusing or other effects. | 10-07-2010 |
Joseph J. Bruchman, Lancaster, PA US
Joseph J. Caba, Atlanta, GA US
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20080305123 | Functional Epitopes of Streptococcus Pneumoniae PsaA Antigen and Uses Thereof - Provided is a P4 peptide, which contains functional epitopes of the PsaA protein of | 12-11-2008 |
Joseph J. Consolini, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20090207399 | Lithographic method - A method of calibrating a front to backside alignment capable lithographic apparatus. The method includes attaching a substrate having a plurality of alignment marks to a carrier, the substrate being arranged such that the alignment marks face towards the carrier; reducing the thickness of the substrate; using an alignment system of the apparatus to measure the positions of images of alignment marks formed by optics in a substrate table of the apparatus; projecting a pattern onto the substrate, the position of the pattern being determined according to the measured positions of the alignment marks; measuring the positions of the projected pattern and the alignment marks provided on the opposite side of the substrate, the position of the alignment marks provided on the opposite side of the substrate being measured by the alignment system directing radiation through the substrate; and comparing the measured positions in order to determine an overlay error. | 08-20-2009 |
Joseph J. Dajcs, Fort Worth, TX US
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20090209574 | FLUOROQUINOLONE DERIVATIVES FOR OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to fluoroquinolone derivatives having enhanced ocular penetration characteristics and/or antimicrobial activity, and to compositions comprising such derivatives. The derivatives and compositions are particularly well suited for treating ophthalmic bacterial infections. The present invention more particularly relates to the discovery that a 2-methyl substitution on a diazabicyclo group attached to a fluoroquinolone ring system produces improved permeability characteristics, and that a 5-amino substitution on a fluoroquinolone ring system results in improved anti-microbial activity. | 08-20-2009 |
20110160172 | FLUOROQUINOLONE DERIVATIVES FOR OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to fluoroquinolone derivatives having enhanced ocular penetration characteristics and/or antimicrobial activity, and to compositions comprising such derivatives. The derivatives and compositions are particularly well suited for treating ophthalmic bacterial infections. The present invention more particularly relates to the discovery that a 2-methyl substitution on a diazabicyclo group attached to a fluoroquinolone ring system produces improved permeability characteristics, and that a 5-amino substitution on a fluoroquinolone ring system results in improved anti-microbial activity. | 06-30-2011 |
20120108557 | FLUOROQUINOLONE DERIVATIVES FOR OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to fluoroquinolone derivatives having enhanced ocular penetration characteristics and/or antimicrobial activity, and to compositions comprising such derivatives. The derivatives and compositions are particularly well suited for treating ophthalmic bacterial infections. The present invention more particularly relates to the discovery that a 2-methyl substitution on a diazabicyclo group attached to a fluoroquinolone ring system produces improved permeability characteristics, and that a 5-amino substitution on a fluoroquinolone ring system results in improved anti-microbial activity. | 05-03-2012 |
Joseph J. Dallapiazza, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100096570 | Non-Reopening Locking Pinch Clamp For Tubing - A tube clamp having first and second opposed jaws ( | 04-22-2010 |
Joseph J. Dambra, Rochester, NJ US
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20100005342 | Redundant Error Detection in a Clinical Diagnostic Analyzer - Disclosed is a clinical diagnostic analyzer employing a redundant error detection capability to further examine the internal message traffic for possible errors or questionable results by comparing the actual parameters against a fingerprint generated for each assay using an assay database and a configuration file. This testing does not rely on inputs from the software module being tested, and hence is an independent test. Further, a testing mechanism is provided to test the Redundant Error Detection (“RED”) capability itself. | 01-07-2010 |
20130330713 | LATERAL FLOW ASSAY DEVICES FOR USE IN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONFIGURATION OF CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS FOR SAME - A lateral flow device for use in a mainframe or point-of-care clinical analyzer, in which the lateral flow device includes a planar support having at least one sample addition area and at least one reaction area disposed thereon. The sample addition area and reaction area are fluidly interconnected to one another and form at least one lateral fluid flow path. The lateral flow device is sized for retention within a storage cartridge of the analyzer defined by a hollow interior and having a plurality of lateral flow assay devices retained in stacked relation therein. | 12-12-2013 |
Joseph J. Davis, Sr., Reno, NV US
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20090118013 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING GAMING DEVICES - An embedded web server is disclosed. In one embodiment, a casino gaming system comprises a back end system having one or more servers. One or more gaming machines are operatively connected to the back end system via a network connection and one or more gaming devices operatively connected to at least one gaming machine. The gaming device includes an embedded web server and a web browser in communication with the web server, delivers a management user interface to the web browser for accessing the gaming device. | 05-07-2009 |
20120135801 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING GAMING DEVICES - An embedded web server is disclosed. In one embodiment, a casino gaming system comprises a back-end system having one or more servers. One or more gaming machines are operatively connected to the back-end system via a network connection, and one or more gaming devices are operatively connected to at least one gaming machine. The gaming device includes an embedded web server and a web browser in communication with the web server, and delivers a management user interface to the web browser for accessing the gaming device. | 05-31-2012 |
Joseph J. Di Biase, Woodbridge CA
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20090108147 | Trailer support safety stand - The present invention relates to a trailer safety stand for temporarily supporting a conventional trailer having a landing gear, wherein the stand comprises a pedestal having a top for engaging the underside of the nose portion of a trailer and a bottom for engaging the ground; means for adjusting the height of the pedestal; a locking device for fixing the height of the pedestal; and means for actuating and de-actuating the locking device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the means for actuating and de-actuating the locking device is a lever that is pivotally connected to the pedestal at a first point along the lever and connected to the locking device at a second point along the lever. When a force is applied away from the pedestal at a third point along the lever, the locking device is actuated and the height of the pedestal is fixed. When a force is applied toward the pedestal at the third point along the lever, the locking device is de-actuated and the height of the pedestal is adjustable. | 04-30-2009 |
20090297757 | LOAD-ACTUATED DOCK BUMPER ASSEMBLY - A load-actuated dock bumper assembly for a loading dock that is displaceable along a mounting track with the vertical movement of a trailer during the loading and unloading process. The bumper assembly is comprised of a mounting bracket, a load compensating assembly housed within the mounting bracket, and a rubber bumper which is able to travel along a track on the mounting bracket. The combination of incorporating the load compensating assembly within the mounting bracket and the use of an elastically deformable strap in the load compensating assembly allows for the entire bumper assembly to maintain a low profile, thereby reducing the distance between the trailer and dock. In addition to providing a low profile, this design provides protection of the components of the bumper assembly from impact damage by trailers. | 12-03-2009 |
Joseph J. Dipietro, Jr., Newark, DE US
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20090095791 | Apparatus for supplying surgical staple line reinforcement - An apparatus for supplying surgical buttress material to a surgical stapler is provided. The apparatus has a pivotable area for attaching surgical buttress material. The apparatus may also have an adhesive and a release liner disposed over the buttress material. | 04-16-2009 |
Joseph J. Domijan, Downers Grove, IL US
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20090257847 | BI-CAN HAVING INTERNAL BAG - A can assembly includes a can body, and a cap that is seamed to the can body, and a bag. The bag, which may be formed by a thermoforming process, includes a thickened portion as part of a peripheral flange that terminates in a bulb. A throat that receives the bulb is formed by necks on the body and cap such that the bulb is spaced apart from the seam. A constriction formed by the neck radially inboard from the bulb receives the thickened portion of the bag. The process for forming the can assembly includes forming the seam and thermoforming a billet into the bag. At least part of the flange is formed between matched portions of mold flanges. | 10-15-2009 |
Joseph J. Drabick, Silver Spring, MD US
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20090081180 | ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMER CONJUGATES - Water-soluble polymer conjugates of antimicrobial agents retaining at least a portion of the antimicrobial activity of the agent, pharmaceutical compositions containing the polymer conjugates, and methods for treating microbial infections with the pharmaceutical compositions. | 03-26-2009 |
Joseph J. Dziezanowski, Salisbury, NH US
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20080320408 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Machine Vision User Interfaces - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method, which can comprise, via a coordinator sub-process of a machine vision user interface process, causing a user interface of a machine vision system to be defined. The machine vision user interface process can comprise a plurality of components. The coordinator sub-process can be adapted to provide a set of software objects to one or more of the components. | 12-25-2008 |
20120239820 | GENERIC DATA EXCHANGE METHOD USING HIERARCHICAL ROUTING - A process including retrieving a list of one or more candidate objects with which an origin object can communicate using a standard command language, wherein at least one of the one or more candidate objects uses a command language different than the standard command language. The process queries the schema of one or more target objects selected from among the one or more candidate objects and uses the standard command language to transmit to the one or more target objects commands and/or data consistent with the schemas of the target objects. | 09-20-2012 |
20130343406 | GENERIC DATA EXCHANGE METHOD USING HIERARCHICAL ROUTING - A process including retrieving a list of one or more candidate objects with which an origin object can communicate using a standard command language, wherein at least one of the one or more candidate objects uses a command language different than the standard command language. The process queries the schema of one or more target objects selected from among the one or more candidate objects and uses the standard command language to transmit to the one or more target objects commands and/or data consistent with the schemas of the target objects. | 12-26-2013 |
Joseph J. Ekl, Jr., Rochester, MI US
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20100140969 | RECONFIGURABLE END-EFFECTORS WITH ARTICULATING FRAME AND INDEXABLE MASTER BOOM - The end-effector includes an articulating frame mounted on an indexable boom. Tool modules mount on the end-effector and connect to a workpiece. Each tool module includes a flexible dress package including a cable carrier. A channel rail is supported by the end-effector frame and guides the cable carrier. A setup tool and associated process can reconfigure the positions of the tool modules and the frame and boom of the end-effector. | 06-10-2010 |
20140356049 | RECONFIGURABLE ROBOT END-EFFECTOR ASSEMBLY - A reconfigurable end-effector assembly includes a master boom, a limb, and branches. The branches extend radially outward from the limb. Tandem branch joint assemblies connect the branches to the limb, and include a first and a second branch joint each having a cam lock. Tool modules mounted to the branches are translatable and rotatable with respect to the branches. The joint assemblies rotate and slide with respect to the longitudinal axis of the limb only when the cam lock is released. A configuration tool has an actuator and fingers. The branch joints define openings that are engaged via the fingers. The tool includes a latch which engages the cam lock, and clamps and unclamps the cam lock. A flexible dress package is mountable to the limb and configured to route lengths of conduit to each of the tool modules. | 12-04-2014 |
Joseph J. Elchynski, Safety Harbor, FL US
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20080255715 | Navigation Guidance for Aircraft Approach and Landing - A system and method is described for providing pilots with navigational guidance when landing in low visibility conditions and/or at airports that do not contain a ground infrastructure in place to support precision approach. The navigational guidance is obtained by fusing one or more navigational algorithms and/or error models to improve navigation performance to near Instrument Landing System (ILS) performance levels. The navigational algorithms and error models include a gravity error model, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver measurement model, a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) troposphere model, encrypted corrections, and a dynamic range error model. | 10-16-2008 |
Joseph J. Fedoris, Mediapolis, IA US
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20090029141 | MAT-FACED GYPSUM BOARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - A mat-faced gypsum board and method of making thereof is provided having a particulate matter applied on an inner surface of the facer mat and extending partially into the mat from the inner surface thereof. The particulate matter, which is preferably a hydratable powder such as calcium sulfate hemihydrate, minimizes and, preferably, prevents bleed through of a gypsum slurry during formation of the gypsum board. | 01-29-2009 |
20100143682 | Mat-Faced Cementitious Article and Method for Preparing Same - A cementitious composite article comprising (a) a cementitious core, (b) a skim coat cementitious layer in contact with the cementitious core having a density greater than the cementitious core, and (c) a fibrous mat comprising (i) microfibers and (ii) continuous fibers having a length of about 0.6 cm or more, wherein the fibrous mat comprises an inner surface in contact with the skim coat cementitious layer; as well as a method for manufacturing same. | 06-10-2010 |
Joseph J. Flythe, Jr., Camden, NC US
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20110001437 | Hoist Cable Illuminator - Individual illuminating modules can be coupled to each other and attached to a bumper on the end of a hoist cable. Different types of illumination modules can have similar outer dimensions and attachment fittings, but can be configured to provide different types of illumination. Modules of different types can be combined to accommodate particular circumstances or needs. | 01-06-2011 |
20150044922 | SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT VEST INCORPORATING FLOTATION BLADDER - A survival vest may include a vest body. The vest body may include a bladder containing pouch extending through left front, left shoulder, scapular, right shoulder and right front sections. That pouch may include a bladder release gap. A plurality of equipment attachment loops may be located on exterior faces of the vest. An inflatable bladder may be contained within the bladder containing pouch and may be configured to expand outside the bladder containing pouch through a bladder release gap upon inflation so as to push a left abdominal section of the vest body to the left and push a right abdominal section of the vest body to the right. | 02-12-2015 |
Joseph J. Frassica, Westborough, MA US
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20080214904 | Apparatus To Measure The Instantaneous Patients' Acuity Value - In a patient monitoring system ( | 09-04-2008 |
Joseph J. Galati, Jr., Brookfield, WI US
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20090091175 | Spa device with leg rests and calf supports - A spa device including a basin with a pair of leg rests hingedly coupled to the basin. Each leg rest pivots from a first unengaged position to a second engaged position. In the engaged position, a client receiving a spa treatment may rest his/her legs on the leg rests. Each leg rest may be releasably locked into the engaged position. | 04-09-2009 |
20090100590 | Basin for a foot spa - A spa device including a basin with at least one agitation device and at least one foot massaging device. The agitation device is a pipeless fluid jet. The massaging device may be a three piece massaging foot roller which is placed in a cavity in the bottom surface of the basin. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the fluid and agitation devices. The spa device electronic control system may include a fluid level sensor. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined high level the control system turns off the fluid. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined low level the control system turns off the jets. | 04-23-2009 |
20090121527 | Chair for a foot spa - A spa device including a chair coupled to a frame and at least one tactile immersion sounds delivery device. The chair is rotatably, slidably, and tiltably coupled to the frame. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the movement of the seat and the operation of the tactile immersion sound deliver devices. | 05-14-2009 |
20110010843 | Adjustable leg rest assembly - A spa apparatus including a frame, a basin received in the frame, and an adjustable leg rest coupled to the frame. The adjustable leg rest is configured to slide between a first retracted position and a second extended position. The adjustable leg rest is selectively lockingly engaged by a fixation member to hold the adjustable leg rest in the desired position relative to the frame. | 01-20-2011 |
20130061390 | BASIN FOR A FOOT SPA - A spa device including a basin with at least one agitation device. The basin is formed from a heat-retaining solid surface material. The agitation device is a pipeless fluid jet. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the fluid and agitation devices. The spa device electronic control system may include a fluid level sensor. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined high level the control system turns off the fluid. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined low level the control system turns off the jets. One or more leg rests are located adjacent the basin. | 03-14-2013 |
Joseph J. Grudzinski, Madison, WI US
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20110060602 | Treatment Planning System For Radiopharmaceuticals - A treatment schedule for radiopharmaceuticals is developed by collecting a volumetric history of tissue uptake in identified volumes of interest using emitted-radiation scans and relating this data to a treatment-radiopharmaceutical to develop a quantitatively accurate radiation treatment schedule of delivery amounts and delivery times of the treatment-radiopharmaceutical. This data may also be used to model biological effective dose and to prepare augmenting external radiation beam treatment schedules. | 03-10-2011 |
Joseph J. Grzymski, Reno, NV US
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20100217532 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING STRUCTURALLY OR FUNCTIONALLY SIGNIFICANT AMINO ACID SEQUENCES - Methods and computer readable storage mediums for identifying structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequences encoded by a genome are disclosed. At least one structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequence encoded by a genome may be identified by compiling an observed frequency for each of a plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome, calculating with a computer an expected frequency for each of the plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome, and identifying at least one structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequence encoded by the genome based at least in part on the observed and expected frequencies for each of the plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome. | 08-26-2010 |
20120310544 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING STRUCTURALLY OR FUNCTIONALLY SIGNIFICANT AMINO ACID SEQUENCES - Methods and computer readable storage mediums for identifying structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequences encoded by a genome are disclosed. At least one structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequence encoded by a genome may be identified by compiling an observed frequency for each of a plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome, calculating with a computer an expected frequency for each of the plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome, and identifying at least one structurally or functionally significant amino acid sequence encoded by the genome based at least in part on the observed and expected frequencies for each of the plurality of amino acid words encoded by the genome. | 12-06-2012 |
20130060481 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Structurally or Functionally Significant Nucleotide Sequences - Provided are methods, systems, and computer readable media for comparing word statistics between a significant amino acid sequence and a significant nucleotide sequence wherein the comparison instructs further research. | 03-07-2013 |
Joseph J. Guentert, Iii, Charlotte, NC US
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20110140820 | HYPER-COOLED LIQUID-FILLED TRANSFORMER - A transformer is disclosed that includes a housing having a core-winding assembly positioned therein that is immersed in a dielectric transformer fluid contained within the housing. A cooling system is provided to cool the dielectric transformer fluid contained within the housing and includes a closed-loop fluid path having a quantity of dielectric cooling fluid that is circulated there through and that is maintained separate from the dielectric transformer fluid. A liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger is positioned along the closed-loop fluid path and within the housing so as to be immersed within the dielectric transformer fluid, with the liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger cooling the dielectric transformer fluid based on a liquid-to-liquid transfer of heat energy between the dielectric cooling fluid and the dielectric transformer fluid. The cooling system also includes a heat dissipation system positioned remotely from the liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger to cool the dielectric cooling fluid circulating through the closed-loop fluid path. | 06-16-2011 |
Joseph J. Heystek, Fenton, MI US
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20080199760 | Gas Diffusion Layer With Integrated Seal for Use in a Fuel Cell - A membrane electrode assembly is provided for use in a fuel cell and utilizes an external manifold and seal structure which are molded directly to the gas diffusion layers. The integrated manifold and gas diffusion layers are formed as duplicate components which can be oriented 180 degrees offset to one another to create the MEA assembly with a catalyst coated membrane disposed therebetween. The integrated manifold and seal structures can be held together by heat pressing or other known connection techniques. | 08-21-2008 |
20080199761 | Gas Diffusion Layers with Integrated Seals Having Interlocking Features - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is provided for a fuel cell and includes gas diffusion layers with integrated seals having interlocking features. The interlocking features of the gas diffusion layers allow the MEA to be constructed with a catalyst coated membrane between two gas diffusion layers with the integrated seals of the gas diffusion layers interlocking the gas diffusion layers together to complete the MEA. | 08-21-2008 |
Joseph J. Jamann, Nazareth, PA US
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20090281772 | SYSTEMATIC BENCHMARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STANDARDIZED DATA CREATION, ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY NODE CHARACTERISTICS - One aspect provides a method of standardized data creation and analysis of semiconductor technology node characteristics. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) designing at least one representative benchmark circuit, (2) establishing standard sensitization and measurement rules for delay and power for the at least one representative benchmark circuit and across corners in the technology nodes, (3) performing a simulation by sweeping through a range of values and at predetermined intervals across the corners, (4) extracting data from the simulation and (5) parsing and interpreting the data to produce at least one report. | 11-12-2009 |
20100037188 | SYSTEMATIC, NORMALIZED METRIC FOR ANALYZING AND COMPARING OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS EMPLOYING VOLTAGE SCALING AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS DESIGNED THEREBY - Various embodiments of methods of designing an integrated circuit (IC). One embodiment of one such method includes: (1) generating a functional design for the IC, (2) determining performance objectives for the IC, (3) determining an optimization target voltage for the IC, (4) determining whether the IC needs voltage scaling to achieve the performance objectives at the optimization target voltage and, if so, whether the IC is to employ static voltage scaling or adaptive voltage scaling, (5) using the optimization target voltage to synthesize a layout from the functional IC design that meets the performance objectives by employing a unitless performance/power quantifier as a metric to gauge a degree of optimization thereof and (6) performing a timing signoff of the layout at the optimization target voltage. | 02-11-2010 |
20110307852 | SYSTEMATIC BENCHMARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STANDARDIZED DATA CREATION, ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY NODE CHARACTERISTICS - One aspect provides a method of standardized data creation and analysis of semiconductor technology node characteristics. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) designing representative benchmark circuits for a clock path, a data path and a flip-flop path, (2) establishing at least one standard sensitization and measurement rule for delay and power for the representative benchmark circuits and across corners in the technology nodes, (3) performing a simulation by sweeping through a range of values and at predetermined intervals across the corners, (4) extracting data from the simulation, (5) writing the data to a databank and (6) parsing and interpreting the data to produce at least one report. | 12-15-2011 |
20120017190 | IMPLEMENTING AND CHECKING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WITH FLEXIBLE RAMPTIME LIMITS AND TOOLS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - An apparatus and a method of generating a flexible ramptime limit for an electronic circuit, a computer program product that performs the same method, and a method of manufacturing an electronic circuit employing a flexible ramptime limit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method for generating a flexible ramptime limit includes: (1) calculating a frequency based ramptime limit for the electronic circuit, (2) obtaining a library based ramptime limit for the electronic circuit, (3) determining a minimum ramptime limit between the frequency based ramptime limit and the library based ramptime limit and (4) selecting the minimum ramptime limit as the flexible ramptime limit. | 01-19-2012 |
20120095746 | NOVEL MODELING APPROACH FOR TIMING CLOSURE IN HIERARCHICAL DESIGNS LEVERAGING THE SEPARATION OF HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN FLOW - A method of designing an integrated circuit and a model of an integrated circuit block, an electronic design automation tool, an apparatus and a computer-readable medium are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method of designing an integrated circuit includes: (1) generating a timing budget for the integrated circuit employing designer input of the integrated circuit, (2) establishing design constraints for a block of the integrated circuit employing the timing budget, (3) creating an input and output timing budget for the block employing the design constraints, (4) combining implementation information for the integrated circuit based on designer knowledge with the input and output timing budget to generate an updated input and output timing budget and (5) generating a model of the block based on the updated input and output timing budget. | 04-19-2012 |
20130055175 | SYSTEMATIC, NORMALIZED METRIC FOR ANALYZING AND COMPARING OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS EMPLOYING VOLTAGE SCALING AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS DESIGNED THEREBY - Various embodiments of methods of designing an integrated circuit (IC) are provided herein. One embodiment of one such method includes: (1) generating a functional IC design, (2) determining a target clock rate for the functional IC design, (3) generating a netlist from the functional IC design that meets the target clock rate, (4) determining a unitless performance/power quantifier from the netlist, (5) attempting to increase the unitless performance/power quantifier by changing at least one of a speed, an area and a power consumption in at least some noncritical paths in the netlist, wherein the attempting is performed by a processor and (6) generating a layout of the IC from the netlist. | 02-28-2013 |
20130205269 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TIMING MARGIN IN A HIERARCHICAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN PROCESS - A system for, and method of, generating block timing constraints and a timing model. In one embodiment, the system includes a hierarchical modeling tool configured to: (1) generate a model file, (2) receive at least one abstracted view margin, at least one timing environment margin and at least one operational margin for inclusion in the model file, (3) generate block implementation timing constraints employing the at least one timing environment margin and the at least one operational margin and (4) generate a block timing model employing the at least one abstracted view margin and the at least one operational margin. | 08-08-2013 |
20140059505 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS EMPLOYING CORRECT-BY-CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSIVE MODELING AND AN APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE METHOD - Methods of designing an integrated circuit and an apparatus for designing an integrated circuit are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes: (1) generating a block model of the integrated circuit according to a first timing budget, (2) developing a top level implementation of the integrated circuit according to the first timing budget, (3) determining a second timing budget for the integrated circuit based on the block model and (4) modifying the block model and the top level implementation employing the second timing budget to provide a progressive block model and a modified top level implementation. | 02-27-2014 |
Joseph J. Jira, Laveen, AZ US
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20090071549 | Flapper with insert stops for check valve - A check valve is provided that includes a valve body, a stop bar, a flapper, and a protrusion. The valve body has a flow channel extending therethrough, a first stop support, and a second stop support. The first and second stop supports extend axially from the valve body. The stop bar is coupled to and extends between the first and the second stop supports. The flapper is rotationally mounted to the valve body and comprises a first material. The protrusion is integrally molded with the flapper and extends axially therefrom. The protrusion comprises a second material that is non-metallic and different than the first material. The flapper is moveable between a closed position, in which the flapper at least substantially seals the flow channel, and a fully-open position, in which the protrusion contacts the stop bar and the flapper unseals the flow channel. | 03-19-2009 |
Joseph J. Judkins, Iii, Austin, TX US
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20090190621 | Laser Turn-On Accelerator Independent of Bias Control Loop Bandwidth - An accelerator circuit is incorporated in a laser diode system for accelerating the turn-on operation of the laser diode independent of the control loop bandwidth of the laser diode system. The accelerator circuit provides a boost current to a compensation capacitor upon laser turn-on which compensation capacitor operates to establish the control loop bandwidth of the laser diode system. The boost current enables the control loop to increase the bias current to the laser diode quickly. When the laser diode reaches the desired operating point, the boost current is terminated and the control loop of the laser diode system resumes normal control of the bias current. In one embodiment, the accelerator circuit includes a timer circuit controlling a current source to implement open loop turn-on control. In another embodiment, the accelerator circuit includes a comparator circuit working in conjunction with an one-shot logic circuit for providing close loop control. | 07-30-2009 |
Joseph J. Kakkassery, Evanston, IL US
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20100160182 | Metal Ion-Based Immobilization - A method for immobilizing unmodified material using a metal-ion approach is provided wherein the material is immobilized on a surface in an active state on surface features coupled with metal-ions. | 06-24-2010 |
20120164396 | MATRIX ASSISTED INK TRANSPORT - Provided is a direct write patterning method utilizing a mixture comprising an ink of choice and an ink carrier matrix. The method involves disposing the mixture on a tip or stamp and transporting the mixture from the tip or stamp on a surface to form a pattern that contains the ink. The method does not require chemical or physical modification of either the tip or stamp or the surface prior to transporting the mixture to the surface. The method can be applied for patterning hard inks such as nanomaterials and crystallized polymers and soft inks such as biomaterials including peptides and proteins. Also provided are related biomaterial and hard ink arrays. | 06-28-2012 |
Joseph J. Khoriaty, Potomac, MD US
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20100028538 | Reusable printing carrier assembly and method of making and operating the assembly - A device for retaining a print medium during printing according to various exemplary embodiments can include a print medium protector pocket having a front sheet, a back sheet, and an opening. The pocket may be adapted to receive therein through the opening a print medium. A plurality of retaining mechanisms may be cut into the back sheet for releasably attaching the print medium and holding the print medium relative to the back sheet during a printing operation. | 02-04-2010 |
20130263751 | REUSABLE PRINTING CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING AND OPERATING THE ASSEMBLY - A device for retaining a print medium during printing according to various exemplary embodiments can include a print medium protector pocket having a front sheet, a back sheet, and an opening. The pocket may be adapted to receive therein through the opening a print medium. A plurality of retaining mechanisms may be cut into the back sheet for releasably attaching the print medium and holding the print medium relative to the back sheet during a printing operation. In various embodiments, a device for retaining a print medium during printing can include a reusable carrier assembly and an adhesive retaining mechanism. The adhesive retaining mechanism is temporarily attached to the carrier assembly to temporarily retain the print medium at any position on the carrier assembly during the printing operation. | 10-10-2013 |
Joseph J. Kopp, Jr., Fairfield, CA US
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20110089007 | MECHANICAL BUTTON SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED INTO A SMOOTH SURFACE - A button mechanism for effecting user inputs to an electronic device. The button mechanism includes a frame top that has a rigid frame portion; and flexible frame portion. The button mechanism further includes a device body that is oriented substantially parallel to the frame top and a button assembly that is situated between the device body and the frame top. The button assembly includes a contact portion that is operable to provide an electronic signal to control circuitry for the electronic device. The button assembly is affixed to an upper portion of the device body. The mechanism further includes a switch attached to the button assembly on the contact portion and a spring portion having a stepwise shape. The spring portion has an upper horizontal step portion and a lower horizontal step portion. The lower horizontal step portion of the spring is affixed to the button assembly. The upper horizontal step portion is disposed above the switch and below the flexible frame portion such that, upon application of a downward pressure to the flexible frame, the upper horizontal step portion is deformed downward to bring the upper horizontal step portion in contact with the switch, causing an electronic signal to be sent to the control circuitry of the electronic device. | 04-21-2011 |
Joseph J. Kreuzpaintner, Orlando, FL US
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20090097526 | RELIABILITY TESTING OF SUB-MINIATURE INTERCONNECTS - The invention concerns a method and apparatus for performing an accelerated simulation of mechanical stresses and strains to evaluate the reliability of a sub-miniature interconnect. The method can begin by determining at least one characteristic of at least one thermal cycle to which a sub-miniature interconnect having a predetermined configuration will be exposed. The at least one characteristic can be selected to include a temperature change during the at least one thermal cycle. Thereafter, at least one value is calculated which represents a dimensional variation in a substrate ( | 04-16-2009 |
Joseph J. Krish, Sr., Richfield, OH US
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20100089942 | STAMPED BUCKET FOR VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A stamped bucket for a vending machine having an elongated body with opposing first and second ends, a first end wall integrally formed on the body along the first end and a second end wall integrally formed on the body along the second end. The first and second end walls extending in generally transverse relation to the body. The first end wall has one or more tab portions extending therefrom that are secured to the body adjacent the first end. The second end wall also has one or more tab portions extending therefrom that are secured to the body adjacent the second end. An axis of rotation extends between the first and second end walls substantially longitudinally along the body. | 04-15-2010 |
Joseph J. Kutil, Franklin, MA US
Joseph J. Laks, Princeto, NJ US
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20100289965 | EQUALIZER BASED SYMBOL TIMING RECOVERY WITH SYMBOL ENABLED CONTROL - A receiver is an ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee)-receiver and comprises a controller and an equalizer, which comprises a feed-forward filter and a feed-back filter. The feed-forward filter comprising at least one tap associated with at least one tap coefficient value. The controller determines a location of at least one tap of the equalizer; and if that location is close to a tap boundary (or edge) of the equalizer, the at least one tap of the equalizer is shifted forward or backward by at least one sample position. | 11-18-2010 |
Joseph J. Lewicke, Foxboro, MA US
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20100307262 | SMALL LINE SIZE VORTEX FLOWMETER - A vortex flowmeter and method includes a conduit for process fluid flow and a shedder disposed within the central bore of the conduit. First and second diaphragms are mounted in inner wall portions of the conduit, on opposite sides of the shedder. A sensor is disposed externally to the conduit, and is coupled to each diaphragm with fill tubes. The diaphragms respond to pressure variations generated by vortex shedding, and transmit pulse trains through the fill tubes to a sensor. The pulse trains, which are substantially out of phase with one another, are effectively synchronized with one another by reversing phase of one pulse train. | 12-09-2010 |
20110077911 | MULTI-MEASUREMENT VORTEX FLOWMETER - Two-wire transmitters are described in which the required voltage that a control room must supply to the transmitter is lower at high current than at low current, thus freeing up more voltage for other uses, and in which a constant set of operating voltages may be maintained. A corrected pressure in a vortex flow meter may be determined that reflects the mass flow rate. Thus, the mass flow rate may be determined based on the corrected pressure reading and a measured volumetric flow rate. Density may be determined from pressure and temperature using a table containing error values based on a standard density determination and a relatively simple approximation. During operation of a flow meter, the stored error values may be linearly interpolated and the approximation may be computed to determine the density from the stored error value. | 03-31-2011 |
20130119964 | MULTI-MEASUREMENT VORTEX FLOWMETER - Two-wire transmitters are described in which the required voltage that a control room must supply to the transmitter is lower at high current than at low current, thus freeing up more voltage for other uses, and in which a constant set of operating voltages may be maintained. A corrected pressure in a vortex flow meter may be determined that reflects the mass flow rate. Thus, the mass flow rate may be determined based on the corrected pressure reading and a measured volumetric flow rate. Density may be determined from pressure and temperature using a table containing error values based on a standard density determination and a relatively simple approximation. During operation of a flow meter, the stored error values may be linearly interpolated and the approximation may be computed to determine the density from the stored error value. | 05-16-2013 |
Joseph J. Manak, Albany, NY US
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20100061654 | Scatter estimation and reduction method and apparatus - A method and system are provided for removing or reducing the scatter within the image. In the present technique, two images are acquired at different energies such that one image, typically the higher energy image, provides an estimate of the scatter in the image. In one embodiment, the image providing the estimate of scatter is subtracted from the other image to provide a scatter-reduced image. In another embodiment, a low-frequency image is generated from the image providing the estimate of scatter and the low-frequency image is subtracted from the other image to provide the scatter-reduced image. One or more weighting factors, such as multiplicative weighting factors may be applied to the involved images prior to subtraction. | 03-11-2010 |
Joseph J. Marak, Whitewater, CO US
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20080296190 | IV infusion bag carrier pack - An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility. | 12-04-2008 |
20100324532 | IV INFUSION CARRIER PACK - An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility. | 12-23-2010 |
Joseph J. Martinka, Cupertino, CA US
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20080313632 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO SYSTEM-ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS OF A COMPUTER OR RELATED RESOURCES - Methods, devices, and products relating to displaying, in a shared user-interface object, system-administration-related content from a heterogeneous group of resources associated with a computing device and/or executing software operable to cause a system-administration task to be performed. In one embodiment, a user interface for a local program executing on a computing device is presented as a part of a Web page that is supplied from a remote server. | 12-18-2008 |
Joseph J. Massad, Tulsa, OK US
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20090117514 | METHOD AND COMPONENTS FOR PRODUCING EDENTULOUS DENTURES - A method and component devices for producing edentulous dentures. The method includes obtaining a cast impression of a jaw, any teeth and gingiva area with a first set of dental trays including selecting a properly sized upper dental tray and a properly sized lower dental tray, applying impression material in each said tray and placing each said dental impression tray with said impression material in said oral cavity in order to deform uncured impression material. A second set of dental trays is utilized including a lower dental tray having a contact plate with an upwardly extending shoulder surrounding a tapered opening, a ball nut retained in the tapered opening, and a post adjustably secured to the ball nut. A striking plate is attached to a second upper dental tray in order to accurately obtain an established occlusal vertical and centric relation positions. A third upper dental tray with a wax impression is inserted for esthetic blue printing to establish the shape of the patient's upper lip and mouth. A third lower dental tray with wax impression material is utilized to determine functional position including tongue, cheek and lip positioning. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117518 | DENTURE TEETH DEVICE AND METHOD - A denture teeth device having a wire, strand or thread, or a plurality of wires adjustably coupled to a plurality of denture teeth to form a unit. The wire may be adjustably coupled along the lingual-apical portions of the denture teeth. The wire may be flexible to permit development of a dental arch form so that the denture teeth can be readily adapted to individual patient needs. The wire may also serve to improve denture tooth retention in a processed denture base. The wire may be adjustably coupled to the denture teeth so as to not constrain the denture teeth along the length of the wire, allowing for customized arrangement of the denture teeth, including the incorporation of denture tooth overlaps, vertical and horizontal discrepancies, diastemata and facial-lingual and mesial-distal angular variation. The apical and lingual portions of the denture teeth may be contoured to facilitate the creation of anatomically realistic and hygienically favorable papilla forms and occlusion or the patient's bite. | 05-07-2009 |
20090246729 | INTEGRATED MODULAR DENTAL MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DENTURES - An integrated modular dental measuring apparatus and method of use for producing edentulous dentures. The apparatus is a set of components including a lower dental tray having a removable modular contact plate with an upwardly extending shoulder surrounding a tapered opening, a ball nut retained in the tapered opening, and a post adjustably secured to the ball nut. A modular striking plate may be removably attached to an upper dental tray or an integrated striking sector on a bottom surface of the upper dental tray is utilized to accurately obtain an established occlusal vertical and centric relation positions. The contact plate and striking plate are each configured as snap-in components to the respective trays. One size contact plate and one size striking plate fit on all sizes of dental trays. Additionally, the contact plate may be utilized as a spacer between the dental trays once the post and ball nut are removed. Finally, the contact plate and striking plate may be removed for functional positioning and esthetic blue printing measurements. | 10-01-2009 |
20120077141 | DENTAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DENTURES - A dental apparatus and method of use for producing edentulous dentures, each including a lower dental tray having a removable modular contact plate with an upwardly extending shoulder surrounding a tapered opening, a ball nut retained in the tapered opening, and a post adjustably secured to the ball nut. A modular striking plate may be removably attached to an upper dental tray or an integrated striking sector on a bottom surface of the upper dental tray is utilized to accurately obtain an established occlusal vertical and centric relation positions. The contact plate and striking plate are each configured as snap-in components to the respective trays. Additionally, the contact plate may be utilized as a spacer between the dental trays once the post and ball nut are removed. Finally, the contact plate and striking plate may be removed for functional positioning and esthetic blue printing measurements. | 03-29-2012 |
20120178045 | DENTAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A unitary dental device constructed from a suitable thermoplastic or thermosetting material allowing the dental device to be heat molded by a dental practitioner sitting chair side to a patient. The dental device includes a single-piece, shell-like analogue having the appearance of contoured, individual teeth. The dental device may also include a pair of posterior tooth extensions in order to create a custom buccal corridor specifically adapted for the patient. A connection bridge uniformly joins the proximal contact areas intermediate of adjacent teeth to form the unitary shell-like analogue. The dental device may be temporarily affixed in the patient's mouth to allow both the patient and the dental practitioner to preview chair side the look of a final smile design with a fully-fabricated dental prosthesis. Once the patient and dentist are satisfied with the particular tooth selection and characterization, the dental prosthesis can be fabricated from the dental device. | 07-12-2012 |
Joseph J. Mazzilli, Bellmore, NY US
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20100182398 | 360 degree automobile video camera system - The present invention relates to a video camera system which has a 360 degree range for digital video recording inside and outside of an automotive vehicle. The system has a DVR built into or connected near the camera housing and the camera housing has slot adapted to receive a compact flash (cf) card or a media card so that the images recorded by the cameras can be placed on the cf card. Also included is an optional built in microphone with a control switch for law enforcement and military purposes. | 07-22-2010 |
Joseph J. Nutaro, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090112380 | STANDBY INSTRUMENT SYSTEM - An augmented air data and inertial reference system (AADIRS) serving as a standby instrument on an aircraft is provided. A secondary air data and inertial reference system (ADIRS) includes a secondary air data module coupled to a secondary inertial reference module. The secondary air data and inertial reference system is configured to derive secondary air data and inertial reference data using the secondary air data module and the secondary inertial reference module. The secondary inertial reference system is further configured to provide the second air data and inertial reference data to a flight control system for use as a backup source of data for control of the aircraft. A graphics module is coupled to the secondary air data and inertial reference system and a display. The graphics module is configured to receive the secondary air data and inertial reference data and process the secondary air and inertial reference data. | 04-30-2009 |
20100156809 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AVIONIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION PROVIDING SENSIBLE FEEDBACK - A method is provided for avionic touchscreen operation. The method includes the steps of displaying one or more user input devices on a touchscreen panel, receiving user inputs on a face of the touchscreen panel, and generating input signals in response to the user inputs. The method further includes the steps of generating operational signals in response to comparing the input signals to predetermined user input signals, adjusting one or more avionic operation parameters in response to the operational signals, and providing user sensible outputs in response to the operational signals and in accordance with the user inputs. The step of providing user sensible output includes providing two or more user sensible outputs selected from the group of providing user sensible outputs including providing visual outputs, providing audible outputs and providing tactile outputs. Alternatively, the one or more user input devices displayed on the touchscreen panel includes one or more knobs. | 06-24-2010 |
20100161339 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A VEHICULAR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH VOICE COMMAND CAPABILITY - Methods and systems for operating an avionics system with voice command capability are provided. A first voice command is received. A first type of avionics system function is performed in response to the receiving of the first voice command. A second voice command is received. A second type of avionics system function that has a hazard level higher than that of the first type of avionics system function is performed in response to the receiving of the second voice command only after a condition is detected that is indicative of a confirmation of the request to perform the second type of avionics function. The avionics system may also have the capability to test whether or not the voice command feature is functioning properly. | 06-24-2010 |
20110181523 | HIGH INTEGRITY TOUCH SCREEN SYSTEM - A high integrity touch screen system includes, but is not limited to, a display screen, a first sensor array to detect a touch on the display screen and to generate a first set of touch position coordinates, a first processor connected to the first sensor array and configured to receive the first set of touch position coordinates, a second sensor array to detect the touch on the display screen and to generate a second set of touch position coordinates and a second processor connected to the second sensor array and configured to receive the second set of touch position coordinates. The first processor and the second processor cooperate to compare the first set of touch position coordinates with the second set of touch position coordinates and to invalidate the touch when the first set of touch position coordinates and the second set of touch position coordinates do not substantially coincide. | 07-28-2011 |
20110242040 | TOUCH SCREEN SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A COMMANDED SYSTEM REQUIRING HIGH INTEGRITY - A touch screen system is provided herein for use with a commanded system requiring high integrity. The touch screen system includes, but is not limited to, a display screen configured to present information to an operator. A sensor array is arranged proximate the display screen to detect a touch on the display screen and to generate a set of touch position coordinates corresponding to a location of the touch. A processor is operatively coupled to the display screen and is configured to command the display screen to arrange a plurality of touch target images such one of the touch target images is a high integrity touch target image. The high integrity touch target image has a unique X-coordinate that is not shared by any other touch target image and a unique Y-coordinate that is not shared by any other touch target image. | 10-06-2011 |
20130024850 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FAST FILE TRANSFER - Methods and systems are provided for updating a base file used by certified software that is executing on a processor within a first computing device without breaking a certification of the software. The method comprises receiving a software object at a communications interface of the first computing device, the software object containing instructions that when executed by the processor interfaces with the certified software and integrates a delta file with the base file to create an updated file within the first computing device. The method further comprises installing the software object in a random access memory (RAM) and initializing the software object in the processor from the RAM. After installing the software object, receiving the delta file and providing the delta file for combination with the base file by the software object and after the combination is complete, erasing the software object from the RAM. | 01-24-2013 |
20130226023 | NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL-BASED CONTROL SYSTEM INTEGRITY VERIFICATION - Methods and apparatus for verifying operability of a neurophysiological-based control system include generating a test stimulus that will result in a predetermined neurophysiological response in a user. Neurophysiological brain activity signals obtained from the user in response to the test stimulus are processed to generate a test neurophysiological response. The test neurophysiological response and a predetermined neurophysiological response are compared to determine if the neurophysiological-based control system is operating properly. | 08-29-2013 |
Joseph J. Oler, Jr., Jericho, VT US
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20100042960 | Structure for Couple Noise Characterization Using a Single Oscillator - A design structure for a computer-aided design system for generating a functional design model of an integrated circuit design (having nets comprising wires) determines critical parameters for coupling noise between the wires of the nets and acceptable limits for the critical parameters. Further, methods herein include designing a ring oscillator to have stages, each of the stages measuring only one of the critical parameters. This ring oscillator is then included within an integrated circuit design and associated design structure. The embodiments herein produce an integrated circuit according to this integrated circuit design and operate the ring oscillator within the integrated circuit to measure the critical parameters of the integrated circuit and produce test results. These test results are output to determine whether the test results are within the acceptable limits. | 02-18-2010 |
20100042962 | Structure for Couple Noise Characterization Using a Single Oscillator - A design structure for a computer-aided design system for generating a functional design model of an integrated circuit design (having nets comprising wires) determines critical parameters for coupling noise between the wires of the nets and acceptable limits for the critical parameters. Further, methods herein include designing a ring oscillator to have stages, each of the stages measuring only one of the critical parameters. This ring oscillator is then included within an integrated circuit design and associated design structure. The embodiments herein produce an integrated circuit according to this integrated circuit design and operate the ring oscillator within the integrated circuit to measure the critical parameters of the integrated circuit and produce test results. These test results are output to determine whether the test results are within the acceptable limits. | 02-18-2010 |
20140143748 | SEMICONDUCTOR TIMING IMPROVEMENT - Approaches are provided for improving timing of new and existing semiconductor products. Specifically, a method is provided implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to set starting across chip variation assumptions using design rules. The programming instructions are further operable to design a test chip and/or product chip using the starting across chip variation assumptions to close timing of the design. The programming instructions are further operable to place devices in the test chip and/or product chip. The programming instructions are further operable to compare performance of the devices within the test chip and/or the product chip to the starting across chip variation assumptions. The programming instructions are further operable to adjust the starting across chip variation assumptions based on the measured performance of the test chip and/or the product chip. | 05-22-2014 |
20150048860 | DETERMINING INTRA-DIE VARIATION OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus and method to determine the intra-chip variation of an integrated circuit. In an embodiment, an apparatus comprises a test macro that includes two or more test structures; wherein each test structure includes identical copies of the same performance monitor; wherein each performance monitor has a unique bounding circuitry that encompasses the performance monitor; and wherein the two or more test structures are positioned close enough to each other as to reduce systematic across chip variation between the two or more test structures. | 02-19-2015 |
Joseph J. O Ruanaidh, Hamilton, NJ US
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20090074275 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING AN IMAGE FOR SEGMENTATION - A system for cleaning up and preparing an image for segmentation is disclosed. An image transmitting device is configured to transmit a first image to an image receiving device. The image receiving device is configured to: receive the first image; apply a Dual Tree Complex Wavelet transform to the first image to form a plurality of sub-images; generate a high pass image based on the plurality of sub-images; generate a rotational invariant resultant image based on the high pass image; generate a low pass image based on the plurality of sub-images; and combine the rotational invariant resultant image and the low pass image to form a pseudo-fluorescent image. | 03-19-2009 |
Joseph J. Peschmann, Plover, WI US
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20090057633 | Jack assembly - An improved jack assembly for use with a trailer tongue of a towed vehicle. The jack assembly including telescoping height adjustment of the assembly, a pivot assembly for pivoting between a vertical and horizontal stowed position, and a clip for maintaining a handle assembly in a stowed position when not in use. The jack assembly also includes the use of bushings for the telescoping tubes to enhance the sliding movement between the tubes and aid in maintaining the axial alignment of the tubes thereby extending the life of the jack assembly. The pivot assembly further includes an attachment bracket that may be rotated to accommodate at least two different sizes of trailer tongues. | 03-05-2009 |
20100148139 | WINCH ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to apparatus for a winch assembly. The winch assembly may be secured to a towing trailer and arranged to assist in loading and unloading cargo from the trailer. The winch assembly may include mechanisms, systems, and features to make the winch assembly easy to assemble and use, increase the service life of the winch assembly, and improve the consistency of the performance of the winch assembly. Embodiments of a winch assembly disclosed include novel drive systems, novel ratchet and pawl systems, novel systems for guiding a winch strap, novel systems for securing the winch assembly to a towing trailer, and a novel frame member for a winch assembly. | 06-17-2010 |
20100263476 | ADJUSTABLE HANDLE FOR WINCH AND JACK - An adjustable handle assembly for adjusting a winch or jack is described. The handle assembly may include a crank bar a slide bracket and a grip. The crank bar may include an attachment aperture and adjustment aperture, wherein the attachment aperture may be attachable to a shaft of a winch or jack. The slide bracket may include at least one slot, such as a pair of slots, and a grip aperture, wherein the slide bracket may be capable of engagement the said crank bar forming an overall length of the handle assembly. The grip may be attachable to the grip aperture. There may be at least one fastener capable of engagement with the adjustment aperture and either of the first slot or the second slot. The crank bar may be adjustable along a length of the either the first slot or the second slot. | 10-21-2010 |
20110253958 | Winch Assembly - The present invention is directed to apparatus for a winch assembly. The winch assembly may be secured to a towing trailer and arranged to assist in loading and unloading cargo from the trailer. The winch assembly may include mechanisms, systems, and features to make the winch assembly easy to assemble and use, increase the service life of the winch assembly, and improve the consistency of the performance of the winch assembly. Embodiments of a winch assembly disclosed include novel drive systems, novel ratchet and pawl systems, novel systems for guiding a winch strap, novel systems for securing the winch assembly to a towing trailer, and a novel frame member for a winch assembly. | 10-20-2011 |
20110278521 | TWO SPEED WINCH ASSEMBLY - Apparatus for a two speed winch assembly are described herein. The winch assembly may be secured to a towing trailer and is arranged to assist in loading and unloading cargo from the trailer. The winch assembly may include mechanisms, systems, and features to make the winch assembly easy to assemble and use, increase the service life of the winch assembly, and improve the consistency of the performance of the winch assembly. | 11-17-2011 |
20130341579 | JACK ASSEMBLY - An improved jack assembly for use with a trailer tongue of a towed vehicle. The jack assembly including telescoping height adjustment of the assembly, a pivot assembly for pivoting between a vertical and horizontal stowed position, and a clip for maintaining a handle assembly in a stowed position when not in use. The jack assembly also includes the use of bushings for the telescoping tubes to enhance the sliding movement between the tubes and aid in maintaining the axial alignment of the tubes thereby extending the life of the jack assembly. The pivot assembly further includes an attachment bracket that may be rotated to accommodate at least two different sizes of trailer tongues. | 12-26-2013 |
Joseph J. Petraitis, Glenmoore, PA US
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20100121055 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING (R)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND (S)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND TARTRATE SALTS THEREOF - The present invention provides a short, safe, inexpensive, commercially scalable process for preparing (R)- or (S)-2-methylpyrrolidine from 2-methylpyrroline, which does not require the isolation of synthetic intermediates. | 05-13-2010 |
20150011759 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING (R)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND (S)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND TARTRATE SALTS THEREOF - The present invention provides a short, safe, inexpensive, commercially scalable process for preparing (R)- or (S)-2-methylpyrrolidine from 2-methylpyrroline, which does not require the isolation of synthetic intermediates. | 01-08-2015 |
Joseph J. Pitzo, Wausau, WI US
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20110153515 | Distributed capture system for use with a legacy enterprise content management system - A distributed capture system is disclosed which enables digital content to be captured in various formats and interfaced with a plurality ECM) platforms which enables the distributed capture system to be seamlessly integrated with a customer's legacy ECM system. The system is configured to receive various financial records that are normally created at a financial institution, such as loan applications and customer signature cards, in various formats, such as Microsoft Word, PDF, and Printer Control Language (PCL). The financial records are directed to a virtual printer and converted to a TIFF format. The print stream associated with the text embedded in the TIFF image of the financial record is captured and compared with document classification template. The document classification template allows the document to be automatically classified and indexed. Documents are then sent to the ECM interface. The ECM interface allows financial records that are normally created at the financial institution to be converted to electronic form and stored in the financial institution's legacy ECM. By eliminating the need to purchase a new ECM, the need to convert existing data to the format of the legacy ECM is obviated. | 06-23-2011 |
Joseph J. Rauch, Jr., Rogers, MN US
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20090146388 | SINGLE CASTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILER TOWABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS - A trailer wheel assembly for mounting on the rear of a trailer has a structure that reduces or prevents oscillations about a vertical axis arising during high speed towing. The structure includes dual wheels mounted on an axle, a resilient support, and a suspension arm extending rearwardly and downwardly from the resilient support to the axle for the wheels. | 06-11-2009 |
Joseph J. Rushanan, Bedford, MA US
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20080219327 | Spreading code derived from weil sequences - Methods and systems relating to Weil-based spreading codes are described herein. In an embodiment, a method includes generating a set of Weil sequences, adapting a plurality of sequences of the set of Weil sequences to form a first plurality of codes, and selecting a second plurality of codes from the first plurality of codes. A code of the first plurality of codes is selected based at least on a correlation associated with the code. Each code of the first plurality of codes has a predetermined length. | 09-11-2008 |
20080260001 | Time-multiplexed binary offset carrier signaling and processing - Methods and systems for direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) signals are described herein. In an embodiment, a DSSS signal includes a time multiplexed spreading time series. The time multiplexed spreading time series includes a data spreading time series includes at least a first spreading symbol, and a pilot spreading time series includes at least a second spreading symbol and a third spreading symbol. The second spreading symbol and the third spreading symbol are different. | 10-23-2008 |
20100080386 | Generating Identical Numerical Sequences Utilizing a Physical Property and Secure Communication Using Such Sequences - Substantially identical numerical sequences known only to stations A and B are generated in a manner not subject to duplication by an eavesdropper and not subject to cryptanalytic attack because they are not derived using a mathematical function (such, as for example, factoring). The sequences are independently derived utilizing a physical phenomena that can only be “measured” precisely the same at stations A and B. Signals are simultaneously transmitted from each station toward the other through a communication channel having a characteristic physical property capable of modifying the signals in a non-deterministic way, such as causing a phase shift. Each signal is “reflected” by the opposite station back toward its station of origin. The effect of the communication channel is “measured” by comparing original and reflected signals. Measured differences are quantized and expressed as numbers. | 04-01-2010 |
20100284440 | Time-Multiplexed Binary Offset Carrier Signaling and Processing - Methods and systems for direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) signals are described herein. In an embodiment, a DSSS signal includes a time multiplexed spreading time series. The time multiplexed spreading time series includes a data spreading time series includes at least a first spreading symbol, and a pilot spreading time series includes at least a second spreading symbol and a third spreading symbol. The second spreading symbol and the third spreading symbol are different. | 11-11-2010 |
20120237031 | Generating Identical Numerical Sequences Utilizing a Physical Property and Secure Communication Using Such Sequences - Substantially identical numerical sequences known only to stations A and B are generated in a manner not subject to duplication by an eavesdropper and not subject to cryptanalytic attack because they are not derived using a mathematical function (such, as for example, factoring). The sequences are independently derived utilizing a physical phenomena that can only be “measured” precisely the same at stations A and B. Signals are simultaneously transmitted from each station toward the other through a communication channel having a characteristic physical property capable of modifying the signals in a non-deterministic way, such as causing a phase shift. Each signal is “reflected” by the opposite station back toward its station of origin. The effect of the communication channel is “measured” by comparing original and reflected signals. Measured differences are quantized and expressed as numbers. | 09-20-2012 |
Joseph J. Sanelle, Westboro, MA US
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20100214499 | Super Bright Low Reflectance Liquid Crystal Display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) exhibiting enhanced optical viewing performance. In a preferred embodiment, the LCD comprises a liquid crystal display panel, the liquid crystal display panel comprising a pair of transparent substrates, liquid crystal material sandwiched between the transparent substrates and transparent electrodes positioned between the liquid crystal material and the transparent substrates. The LCD also comprises a rear polarizer assembly comprising a compensation film, a polarizer mounted on the rear surface of the compensation film, and a first index-matched, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) mounted on the front surface of the compensation film, the PSA being adhered to the rear surface of the LCD panel. The LCD also comprises a front polarizer assembly, the front polarizer assembly comprising a front polarizer, a compensation film mounted on the rear surface of the front polarizer and an index-matched PSA mounted on the front surface of the front polarizer. The front polarizer is crossed relative to the rear polarizer. The front polarizer assembly may be adhered to the front of the LCD panel with a second index-matched, optical bonding material or may be spaced therefrom by an air gap. A transparent cover is mounted on the second index-matched PSA. The transparent cover is preferably a plastic plate. The plastic plate may be textured to reduce glare or may have an anti-reflection coating or an anti-reflection film applied to the front surface thereof. Instead of a plastic plate, the transparent cover may be a glass plate or a touch panel. | 08-26-2010 |
Joseph J. Schaar, Boonton, NJ US
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20100324988 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGGREGATING AND REPORTING MULTI-PLATFORM ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE DATA - In an exemplary method, a computing system acquires advertising performance data from a plurality of independent advertising platform subsystems, aggregates the advertising performance data based on linking data to form a grouping of related advertising performance data, and transmits data representative of the grouping of related advertising performance data to an access device for presentation in a single graphical user interface view. In certain embodiments, the grouping of related advertising performance data comprises a subset of the advertising performance data aggregated across the plurality of independent advertising platform subsystems. In certain embodiments, the independent advertising platform subsystems are heterogeneous. In certain embodiments, the independent advertising platform subsystems distribute advertisement assets via a media outlet such as a subscriber television media outlet. | 12-23-2010 |
Joseph J. Scoufis, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080313006 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MANAGING EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for managing and monitoring a plurality of emergency power supply systems (EPSS's) at a facility via an emergency power management system (EPMS). The EPMS generally comprises EPSS equipment, a management computer system for managing, monitoring, and testing the operational characteristics of the EPSS equipment, and a plurality of interface modules for providing unified communication capabilities between the management computer system and the EPSS equipment. Additional aspects relate to methods for easily and efficiently creating and installing an EPMS at a facility. Further aspects are directed to providing predictive analyses related to the EPSS equipment. Also, aspects of the present disclosure relate to normalizing EPSS equipment information across varying vendors, makes, and models of equipment so as to provide a unified view of all equipment across a given facility. | 12-18-2008 |
20130158736 | System And Methods for Managing Emergency Power Supply System Operational Information - Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for managing and monitoring a plurality of emergency power supply systems (EPSS's) at a facility via an emergency power management system (EPMS). The EPMS generally comprises EPSS equipment, a management computer system for managing, monitoring, and testing the operational characteristics of the EPSS equipment, and a plurality of interface modules for providing unified communication capabilities between the management computer system and the EPSS equipment. Additional aspects relate to methods for easily and efficiently creating and installing an EPMS at a facility. Further aspects are directed to providing predictive analyses related to the EPSS equipment. Also, aspects of the present disclosure relate to normalizing EPSS equipment information across varying vendors, makes, and models of equipment so as to provide a unified view of all equipment across a given facility. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158893 | Systems and methods projecting available runtimes of emergency power supply systems - Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for managing and monitoring a plurality of emergency power supply systems (EPSS's) at a facility via an emergency power management system (EPMS). The EPMS generally comprises EPSS equipment, a management computer system for managing, monitoring, and testing the operational characteristics of the EPSS equipment, and a plurality of interface modules for providing unified communication capabilities between the management computer system and the EPSS equipment. Additional aspects relate to methods for easily and efficiently creating and installing an EPMS at a facility. Further aspects are directed to providing predictive analyses related to the EPSS equipment. Also, aspects of the present disclosure relate to normalizing EPSS equipment information across varying vendors, makes, and models of equipment so as to provide a unified view of all equipment across a given facility. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158932 | Systems and methods for testing emergency power supply systems - Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for managing and monitoring a plurality of emergency power supply systems (EPSS's) at a facility via an emergency power management system (EPMS). The EPMS generally comprises EPSS equipment, a management computer system for managing, monitoring, and testing the operational characteristics of the EPSS equipment, and a plurality of interface modules for providing unified communication capabilities between the management computer system and the EPSS equipment. Additional aspects relate to methods for easily and efficiently creating and installing an EPMS at a facility. Further aspects are directed to providing predictive analyses related to the EPSS equipment. Also, aspects of the present disclosure relate to normalizing EPSS equipment information across varying vendors, makes, and models of equipment so as to provide a unified view of all equipment across a given facility. | 06-20-2013 |
20130173185 | Systems and methods providing predictive analyses of events relating to emergency power supply systems - Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for managing and monitoring a plurality of emergency power supply systems (EPSS's) at a facility via an emergency power management system (EPMS). The EPMS generally comprises EPSS equipment, a management computer system for managing, monitoring, and testing the operational characteristics of the EPSS equipment, and a plurality of interface modules for providing unified communication capabilities between the management computer system and the EPSS equipment. Additional aspects relate to methods for easily and efficiently creating and installing an EPMS at a facility. Further aspects are directed to providing predictive analyses related to the EPSS equipment. Also, aspects of the present disclosure relate to normalizing EPSS equipment information across varying vendors, makes, and models of equipment so as to provide a unified view of all equipment across a given facility. | 07-04-2013 |
Joseph J. Seipp, Jr., Levittown, PA US
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20090260242 | Integral electrode tilt sensor and method for making same - Fabrication methods are provided for an electrolytic tilt sensor which includes a containment envelope defining an interior space; at least first and second electrodes disposed along, and in contact with, a first interior surface portion of the containment envelope, said first and second electrodes being spaced apart from each other to define a gap between respective opposing edges of the first and second electrodes; at least a third electrode disposed along and in contact with a second interior surface portion of the containment envelope opposite said first interior surface portion; an electrolyte solution at least partially filling the interior space of the containment envelope to provide a bubble; and means for hermetically sealing the containment envelope. | 10-22-2009 |
Joseph J. Settelmayer, Fieldbrook, CA US
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20090014489 | Car top carrier - The invention provides improvements for an enclosed carrier configured for mounting on top of a car. | 01-15-2009 |
20120145757 | CAR TOP CARRIER - The invention provides improvements for an enclosed carrier configured for mounting on top of a car. | 06-14-2012 |
20130015220 | BICYCLE CARRIER - A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a second frame member attached At least one support arm is configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle. A mounting assembly is positionable on the support arm to hold the bicycle in place during travel. | 01-17-2013 |
Joseph J. Sidari, Cleveland, OH US
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20100173011 | DISINFECTANT CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD - The present invention relates to the field of cleaning compositions for cleaning various surfaces, and to a method of cleaning such surfaces. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to surface cleaning compositions which include a disinfectant and a method of cleaning surfaces such as hard and soft surfaces. | 07-08-2010 |
Joseph J. Skaja, Englewood, NJ US
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20100293814 | ARTICLES PREPARED USING RECYCLED MATERIALS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention is directed to articles of manufacture having at least a portion prepared using recycled material, including but not limited recycled rubber or other polymeric materials. The articles may incorporate the recycled materials in a granulated form. In specific embodiments, the article comprises an article of footwear (i.e., a shoe). Particularly, all or part of the shoe sole may be formed using the granulated material, the granules specifically being joined together using a binder material, such as a polyurethane, preferably a moisture cure, single component polyurethane binder. The invention further provides methods of preparing articles formed of granulated materials. The inventive methods are characterized by their excellent economic benefits, ease of use, and environmental benefits. | 11-25-2010 |
Joseph J. Soldwisch, Waverly, IA US
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20100201191 | Power Supply For By-Wire System - The invention relates to an electric power supply system for a by-wire vehicle system. There is a need for a power supply system which allows the integrity of the battery and alternator to be monitored. A vehicle electric power supply system includes a battery, an alternator, a key operated switch and at least two electronic control units (ECUs). A battery line is connected to the battery, to the second ECU, and to the key switch. An alternator line connects the alternator to the first ECU and to the key switch. A relay includes a relay switch which opens and closes a connection between the battery line and the alternator line. A relay coil is energizable to cause the relay switch to connect the battery line to the alternator line. Energization of the relay coil is controlled by one of the ECUs. This ECU causes the relay coil to move the switch element disconnect the alternator line from the battery line so that voltage from the alternator and battery can be independently tested. | 08-12-2010 |
Joseph J. Spiroso, Tampa, FL US
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20080235094 | INTEGRATED CROSS CORPORATE BRANDING WITH GIVEAWAYS AND SWEEPSTAKES AND CONTESTS PROCESSES WITH ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES ON A HAND WIPE PRODUCT - The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for integrated cross corporate branding using a hand wipe product. The invention includes advertising by producing a plurality of high quality, individually packaged, disposable hand wipes packaged in a wrapper, the wrapper including an indicia of a third-party and an indication of an online source for additional hand wipes, wherein the high quality of the hand wipes is such that the third party perceives that an association of the third party with the hand wipes reflects positively on the third party; distributing the plurality of hand wipes to target customers of the third party without charge to the target customers; and selling additional hand wipes to the target customers via the online source. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 09-25-2008 |
Joseph J. Spychalsky, Palm Bay, FL US
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20100092716 | LABEL WITH ADHESIVE SURFACE - A self-adhering label for application to the sidewall of cured and vulcanized wheeled-vehicle tire. The label comprises a display layer comprising a natural rubber or a synthetic rubber material, an image carried by a first surface of the display layer, the image further comprising visible text or a graphical image formed from an ink having expandable and contractible properties and an adhesive layer applied to a second surface of the display layer, the second surface opposite the first surface, the adhesive layer having expandable and contractible properties similar to the display layer. | 04-15-2010 |
Joseph J. Sulmar, Cambridge, MA US
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20080201238 | Premium SMS billing method - A method of billing for products and services wherein a user makes a voice call to a telephone number from a mobile telephone, interacts with a human or computer operator to learn about audio-text products and services offered by a vendor, and then agrees verbally or by pressing one or more DTMF keys on the user's mobile telephone's keypad to have the charge for the purchase placed on the user's mobile telephone bill. The service is then provided while the call still is connected, and after the call is terminated, an MT-PSMS message is sent to the user to place the charge on the user's mobile telephone bill. | 08-21-2008 |
Joseph J. Takarewski, Jr., Brookline, MA US
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20080307861 | Method For Screening Mobile Phases In Chromatography Systems - A method and system of screening or selecting a mobile phase eluent for a chromatography column is provided. A sample for chromatographic analysis or purification is combined with a solvent and passed through a membrane. A pressure measurement is taken of the sample/solvent combination in the system prior to the membrane. The pressure measurement may be compared to a second pressure and an appropriate solvent may be selected based on the relationship between the first measured pressure and the second pressure. | 12-18-2008 |
Joseph J. Talghader, Edina, MN US
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20080217539 | Detection beyond the standard radiation noise limit using reduced emissivity and optical cavity coupling - The present invention provides thermal detectors having an optical cavity that is optimized to couple light into a sensor. Light that is on resonance is coupled with the sensor with as high as 100% efficiency, while light off resonance is substantially reflected away. Light that strikes the sensor from the sides (i.e. not on the optical cavity axis) only interacts minimally with sensor because of the reduced absorption characteristics of the sensor. Narrowband sensors in accordance with the present invention can gain as much as 100% of the signal from one direction and spectral band, while receiving only a fraction of the normal radiation noise, which originates from all spectral bands and directions. | 09-11-2008 |
20100294935 | DETECTION BEYOND THE STANDARD RADIATION NOISE LIMIT USING REDUCED EMISSIVITY AND OPTICAL CAVITY COUPLING - The present invention provides thermal detectors having an optical cavity that is optimized to couple light into a sensor. Light that is on resonance is coupled with the sensor with as high as 100% efficiency, while light off resonance is substantially reflected away. Light that strikes the sensor from the sides (i.e. not on the optical cavity axis) only interacts minimally with sensor because of the reduced absorption characteristics of the sensor. Narrowband sensors in accordance with the present invention can gain as much as 100% of the signal from one direction and spectral band, while receiving only a fraction of the normal radiation noise, which originates from all spectral bands and directions. | 11-25-2010 |
20110240860 | DETECTION BEYOND THE STANDARD RADIATION NOISE LIMIT USING SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE ABSORPTION - High sensitivity thermal detectors that perform beyond the blackbody radiation noise limit are described. Thermal detectors, as described herein, use spectrally selective materials that absorb strongly in the wavelength region of the desired signal but only weakly or not at all in the primary thermal emission band. Exemplary devices that can be made in accordance with the present invention include microbolometers containing semiconductors that absorb in the MWIR and/or THz range but not the LWIR. | 10-06-2011 |
Joseph J. Tardo, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090319775 | Data Path Security Processing - Methods and associated systems provide secured data transmission over a data network. A security device provides security processing in the data path of a packet network. The device may include at least one network interface to send packets to and receive packets from a data network and at least one cryptographic engine for performing encryption, decryption and/or authentication operations. The device may be configured as an in-line security processor that processes packets that pass through the device as the packets are routed to/from the data network. | 12-24-2009 |
20100290624 | Key Management System and Method - Methods and systems are disclosed for providing secured data transmission and for managing cryptographic keys. One embodiment of the invention provides secure key management when separate devices are used for generating and utilizing the keys. One embodiment of the invention provides secure storage of keys stored in an unsecured database. One embodiment of the invention provides key security in conjunction with high speed decryption and encryption, without degrading the performance of the data network. | 11-18-2010 |
20140314084 | System and Method for Efficient Matching of Regular Expression Patterns Across Multiple Packets - A system and method for efficient matching regular expression patterns across multiple packets. A deep packet inspection system can be embodied in a switch ASIC using a flow tracker and a signature matching engine. The flow tracker can be positioned in an ingress portion of the switch ASIC at a location where packets in a bi-direction flow can be observed and recorded. The flow tracker generates a signature match request that is forwarded to a signature matching engine in an auxiliary pipeline. The signature matching engine is enabled to perform cross-packet signature matching using signature matching state machines and reports the signature matching results to the flow tracker using a response packet that is sent to the ingress pipeline. | 10-23-2014 |
Joseph J. Tiszai, Fairfield, OH US
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20100116345 | COOKING MEDIUM SYSTEMS HAVING A SINGLE FILL MANIFOLD, AND METHODS OF SUPPLYING A COOKING MEDIUM USING SUCH SYSTEMS - A system for delivering a cooking medium of a cooking apparatus includes one or more cooking vessels. The system also includes a drain manifold in fluid communication with the cooking vessel, and a fill manifold having input valves, and output valves in fluid communication with a corresponding cooking vessel. A first flow path is connected to the fill manifold. A filter container selectively is in fluid communication with the fill manifold. A filter pump is positioned between the filter container and the fill manifold and conveys a recycled cooking medium. An overflow pump selectively is in fluid communication with the fill manifold via a second flow path and a portion of the first flow path. The overflow pump conveys a new cooking medium to the fill manifold. The first flow path conveys one of the recycled cooking medium and the new cooking medium to the fill manifold. | 05-13-2010 |
20140182459 | AUTOMATIC COOKING MEDIUM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic cooking medium level control system for a cooking apparatus, e.g., a fryer, may include a cooking vessel having a first temperature sensor at a first level of the cooking vessel and a second temperature sensor at a second level of the cooking vessel. A reservoir holding a cooking medium, such as cooking oil, may be in fluid communication with the cooking vessel. A controller may monitor temperature data from the first and second temperature sensors to determine whether the level of cooking oil in the cooking vessel has lowered. Upon determining that the cooking oil level has lowered, the controller may actuate a supply mechanism, such as a pump, which may be disposed on a fluid communication path between the reservoir and cooking vessel, which may enable the introduction of cooking medium from the reservoir to the to the cooking vessel. | 07-03-2014 |
Joseph J. Tramonte, Jr., Wauwatosa, WI US
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20090077906 | LOADING DOCK TRUCK SHELTERS - Trailer shelters having foam head and side members are described herein. An over road trailer shelter configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a flexible head curtain configured to extend horizontally along a top portion of an opening in a warehouse or other building. The flexible head curtain can include at least one fabric flap hingeably attached to an exterior surface of a base fabric layer. The fabric flap is configured to protect the head member from damage resulting from repeated trailer contact. A trailer enclosure configured in accordance with another embodiment includes a head member that extends horizontally between first and second side members. Each of the side members and the head member includes a compressible foam portion covered by a fabric portion. In addition, each of the side members supports a flexible side curtain that extends inwardly to seal against the sides of the trailer. | 03-26-2009 |
Joseph J. Vontorcik, Broadview Heights, OH US
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20110064898 | Thermoplastic Polyurethanes With Good Fuel Resistance - A high molecular weight, thermoplastic polyurethane composition characteristically resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbon fuels, where the polyurethane composition is adapted for use as an aliphatic hydrocarbon fuel barrier in the construction of flexible fuel containers, and the polyurethane is the reaction product of a poly(diethylene adipate) glycol reacted with a non-hindered diisocyanate and an aliphatic chain extender. | 03-17-2011 |
Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Broadview Heights, OH US
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20100243154 | Cured In Place Pipe Liner With Styrene Barrier - A liner for repairing damaged pipes, such as underground sewer or gas pipes is disclosed. The liner comprises a TPU coating on fibrous mat of non-woven fabric. The TPU coating contains a barrier layer to retard the migration of styrene from the liner to the media used to force the liner against the damaged pipe and to activate the thermoset resin. The thermoset resin converts the liner from a flexible state to a rigid state as the liner is cured in place inside the pipe. | 09-30-2010 |
20110168043 | Thermoplastic Polyurethane For Printing Blankets - The present invention provides an offset printing blanket or sleeve including one or more layers that are made with a soft thermoplastic polyurethane composition that provides excellent compression set and excellent resistance to apolar solvents, such as naphthenic mineral spirits. The subject invention more specifically reveals a printing blanket comprising: a base layer; a compressible layer, and a printing surface layer, wherein the compressible layer and/or the printing surface layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition made by reacting (a) at least one polyester polyol intermediate with (b) at least one diisocyanate and (c) at least one chain extender; wherein the polyester polyol intermediate comprises an intermediate derived from at least one dialkylene glycol and at least one dicarboxylic acid or an ester or anhydride thereof. It is particularly beneficial to utilize the thermoplastic polyurethane composition in the printing surface layer. | 07-14-2011 |
20140097187 | Multilayer Composite - A flexibly multilayer composite comprising at least one barrier layer of high hardness TPU having a Shore D hardness of at least 80, a soft segment content of less than 5%, and a low gasoline vapor transmission rate of less than 1 g/M | 04-10-2014 |
Joseph J. Yankello, Cornelius, NC US
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20090166307 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system comprises a rail having a protrusion including a first flange and a second flange. An accessory mount for mounting to the rail includes a top hook for engaging the first flange and a resilient bottom hook for engaging the second flange. The rail comprises a back rail portion comprising a substantially planar member and a front rail portion substantially coextensive with the back rail portion and secured to the back rail portion. The protrusion may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis. The first flange and the second flange define first and second recesses. A method of assembling a support is also provided where a first hook is inserted the first flange and a second hook deforms to engage the second flange. | 07-02-2009 |
20090242501 | SHELVING UNIT - A shelf is connected to risers that are interference fit together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforce the plastic shelf portion along its length. In one embodiment a plurality of metal bars are used as the reinforcement portion having a tapered end. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and secured to the shelf portions using an interference fit. | 10-01-2009 |
Joseph J. Zajk, Newport, NH US
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20090044436 | LIGHT WEIGHT FIRING CONTROL HOUSING FOR REVOLVER - A revolver with light-weight firing control housing includes a cylinder frame supporting a rotatable cylinder defining a plurality of cartridge-receiving chambers and a firing control housing made of a non-metallic material. The firing control housing attaches to the cylinder frame and supports firing control mechanism components, such as a trigger and a pivotable hammer actuated by the trigger. In one embodiment, the firing control housing may be made of a polymer and the cylinder frame may be metal. | 02-19-2009 |
20090044437 | REVOLVER TRIGGER MECHANISM - A revolver with trigger mechanism for cocking a rotatable hammer. The revolver includes a frame, a barrel supported by the frame and defining a bore, at least one chamber aligned with the bore of barrel for holding a cartridge, a hammer pivotally mounted to the frame and moveable between a forward uncocked position and a rearward cocked position, and a trigger pivotally mounted to the frame. In one embodiment, the trigger includes a contoured camming surface configured and arranged to engage a protrusion extending outwards from the hammer for cocking the hammer in response to pulling the trigger. The protrusion may be a hammer dog pivotally coupled to the hammer in some embodiments. In another embodiment, the hammer may include a sear having a contoured camming surface for engaging the trigger. | 02-19-2009 |