Leman, US
Brooks R. Leman, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100171475 | SWITCHING MODE CONVERTERS - A switch mode converter is configured to convert an input DC voltage applied at one level at the converter input to an output DC voltage at a second level at the converter output. The converter comprises: a switch configured to switch the input DC voltage on and off during each cycle of a plurality of cycles; energy storage configured to temporarily store energy from the input source voltage when the switch is on, and release energy when the switch is off during each cycle, wherein the input energy stored is equal to the energy released with each cycle and achieves equilibrium when the converter is operating into normal loads; and a reset mechanism configured to provide additional reset voltage during each cycle to achieve equilibrium when the converter is operating in a fault condition. | 07-08-2010 |
Carrie A. Leman, Chicago, IL US
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20140270065 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN X-RAY IMAGE OF A KNEE OF A PATIENT - An x-ray calibration apparatus includes a radiolucent knee alignment jig configured to receive a knee of a patient and a radiolucent cushion configured to hold a patient's knee at a fixed angle of flexion. The x-ray calibration apparatus also includes a number of radio-opaque fiducial markers positioned within the radiolucent knee alignment jig. | 09-18-2014 |
Christian Leman, Austin, TX US
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20100312754 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BACKUP AND RECOVERY - A method and system for backup and recovery of data objects accessible to a computer system may identify data events associated with the data objects. Metadata providing a record of data events associated with a data object, including information identifying prior versions of a data object may be stored in a central index. An indication of a plurality of data objects may be displayed on a single panel display object, along with a revision history for each displayed data object. The revision history may include an indication of previous versions of the data object, which may be selectable and accessible from the single panel display object. The single panel display object may further display a timeline with a selectable timescale. The timescale may be associated with a color scale, which may also be used in the display of the data objects and their respective revision histories. | 12-09-2010 |
20110055164 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING DATA RECOVERABILITY - A method and system for maintaining data recoverability of a computer system coupled to a storage device storing data objects includes identifying at least one recoverability parameter associated with the storage device. A recoverability index is calculated based on a recoverability parameter. The recoverability index may reflect the recoverability of the computer system from data loss. The recoverability index may be continuously calculated and evaluated. Recoverability actions, such as performing a backup operation, may be performed in response to a value associated with the recoverability index. | 03-03-2011 |
20110060945 | SMART REPAIR OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A method and system for performing a smart repair of a target device is initiated by establishing a connection to a smart repair processing system. System components on the target device may then be analyzed, followed by an analysis of system software and user data. The target device user data may be secured by transfer to a backup server. A smart repair script may be generated based on user input and the results of the analysis. The smart repair script may then be executed on a secondary operating system loaded on the target device to attain a desired system configuration of the target device. The target device user data may then be restored on the target device. | 03-10-2011 |
20110082991 | REMOTE BACKUP WITH LOCAL BUFFERING - A method and system for performing a backup operation at a local-area network (LAN) including at least one LAN device and a LAN gateway (GW) includes adding backup data to a local backup archive coupled to the LAN. A request to send backup data may be sent to a data center accessible via a wide-area network (WAN). The data center may indicate authorization to send the backup data. The local backup archive may then be sent to the data center, which may generate a secure backup archive at one or more remote locations. The local backup archive may be sent at an advantageous time with respect to LAN/WAN network availability. After the secure backup archive has been successfully created, the GW may be notified and may then delete the local backup archive. | 04-07-2011 |
Derek Leman, Brownsburg, IN US
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20110073277 | ADAPTER FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes a first manifold, a second manifold and a plurality of tubes extending between the first manifold and the second manifold. An adapter is mounted to the first manifold, and the adapter includes a plurality of engagement features engageable by a forming machine to form the heat exchanger into a shape. | 03-31-2011 |
20130104574 | Hybrid Space And Hot Water Heating Heat Pump | 05-02-2013 |
20140283540 | HEAT PUMP WATER MODULE WITH CONDENSING COIL IN WATER STORAGE TANK - A water heater module with a heat exchanger configured to be submersible inside a water storage tank, and further configured to divert refrigerant between the heat exchanger and an air handler in response to a demand for heating water or a demand for conditioning an interior space. | 09-25-2014 |
20140318752 | REFRIGERANT TO WATER HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger having at least one inner conduit comprising of a second tubular member coaxially disposed within a first tubular member, wherein the second tubular member outer surface is in contact with the first tubular member inner surface. Each of the first and second tubular members is composed of a material with an approximately 0.015 inch maximum wall thickness. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326004 | METHOD FOR MANAGING A REFRIGERANT CHARGE IN A MULTI-PURPOSE HVAC SYSTEM - A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from an indoor fan for a first duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to configure a second refrigerant circuit for satisfying a water heating demand. A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from a water pump for a second duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to reconfigure a first refrigerant circuit to satisfy an interior space heating demand. | 11-06-2014 |
20150040841 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING A WATER HEATING CYCLE IN A MULTI-PURPOSE HVAC SYSTEM - A method for improving a water heater cycle in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by operating a water pump at a first rate of speed until the entering water temperature is within a desirable range, or the water pump has operated at the first rate of speed for a predetermined time, then operating the water pump at a second rate of speed. | 02-12-2015 |
20150052914 | System and Method for Using an Electronic Expansion Valve to Control a Discharge Pressure in a Multi-Purpose HVAC System - A method for using an electronic expansion device in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by operating a first controller to monitor the operating discharge pressure from the compressor; and operating the first controller to produce a signal designating expansion of an orifice within the electronic expansion valve when the operating discharge pressure is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure value. | 02-26-2015 |
20150122459 | BRAZED HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN - A heater transfer module including at least one heat exchanger. Each of the at least one heat exchangers includes at least one first conduit, including a first conduit outer surface, the at least one first conduit configured to allow a first liquid to flow therethrough, and at least one second conduit, including a second conduit outer surface, the at least one second conduit configured to allow a second liquid to flow therethrough. The at least one first conduit outer surface is coupled next to the at least one second conduit outer surface, using a method of joining metal parts using nonferrous filler metals, such that the longitudinal axes of each conduit are substantially parallel to one another. | 05-07-2015 |
20150260437 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING A REVERSING VALVE TO CONTROL AT LEAST TWO HVAC SYSTEMS - An HVAC system, including a reversing valve including a first port, a second port, and a third port, wherein the reversing valve may be placed into a first position in which the first port is operably coupled to the second port for the flow of refrigerant therebetween, and a second position in which the second port is operably coupled to the third port for the flow of refrigerant therebetween, a first HVAC component operably coupled to the first port, a second HVAC component operably coupled to the second port, and a third HVAC component operably coupled to the third port. | 09-17-2015 |
Derek A. Leman, Brownsburg, IN US
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20080292459 | Streamlined Orifice of Outdoor Unit - A comfort system outdoor unit with an orifice structure and a fan in its top opening is provided with an insert to streamline the inward flow of air that passes over a lower end of the orifice structure. The insert may be fastened directly to the orifice lower end, or it may be installed so as to extend substantially from an upper edge of the coil to the orifice structure lower end. | 11-27-2008 |
Emilie Leman, Denver, CO US
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20160073828 | Culinary Grater - A culinary grater has a body rotatably attached to a handle. A detent mechanism is located between a fitting on the body and a head piece, part of the handle. The detent is spring biased and prevents rotation when the head piece engages the fitting under the biasing action of the spring. The culinary grater also has a grating surface with projections having cutting edges. The cutting edges of the projections face in opposite directions, allowing the grater to grate matter when the grater is applied to foodstuff in either a pushing or pulling motion. | 03-17-2016 |
Gregory Leman, West Lafayette, IN US
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20120071689 | PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, SURFACTANTS, MONOMER UNITS, METAL COMPLEXES, PHOSPHATE ESTERS, GLYCOLS, AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAMS, AND FOAM STABILIZERS - Production processes and systems are provided that include reacting halogenated compounds, dehalogenating compounds, reacting alcohol's, reacting olefins and a saturated compounds, reacting reactants having at least two —CF | 03-22-2012 |
Gregory Dale Leman, Durham, NC US
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20130254168 | Data Integrity Validation - Computer-implemented systems for searching within a database, providing searching and scoring exact and non-exact matches of data from a plurality of databases to validate data integrity. Embodiments are described relating to novel systems and methods for validating data. The embodiments create a “consensus value” for various items of data based on information shared by different entities, whose separate data can be used for this purpose whilst maintaining its confidentiality from other entities, who may be business competitors and/or who for various reasons should preferably not be given access to the data. Use of consensus value validation provides significant advantages over today's methodology of reliance on outside data vendors to provide purportedly fact-checked clean data. | 09-26-2013 |
Jeremy Leman, Strawn, IL US
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20140173919 | Reciprocating Saw with Reinforced Offset Saw Blade Holder - An improved offset saw blade mounting assembly for use on a reciprocating power saw tool includes a shim member that is used to fill a central slot of the tool drive shaft. The shim member fills the slot and serves to reinforce the drive shaft and thereby reduce the likelihood of the drive shaft failing. The shim member may be a separate piece, or formed as part of a separate tubular insert, or integrally formed with the mounting block of the offset mounting assembly. A finger guard is also provided that substantially closes off any opening which may occur between the mounting assembly and the power tool. | 06-26-2014 |
John Thomas Leman, Niskayuna, NY US
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20080314445 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF HIGH PURITY SILICON - A method of forming high-purity elemental silicon is disclosed. The method includes the step of heating a silica gel composition, or an intermediate composition derived from a silica gel composition, wherein the silica gel composition or intermediate composition includes at least about 5% by weight carbon, and the heating temperature is above about 1550° C. The heating step results in the production of a product which includes elemental silicon. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for making a photovoltaic cell. The method includes the step of forming a semiconductor substrate from elemental silicon prepared as described in this disclosure. Additional steps are then undertaken to fabricate the photovoltaic device. | 12-25-2008 |
20080314446 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF SOLAR-GRADE SILICON AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A process for the manufacture of high-purity elemental silicon is described. The process includes the step of preparing a silica gel composition by reacting at least one organosilane compound with an aqueous composition, so as to form granules of the silica gel. A hydrocarbon species is then decomposed by way of a hydrocarbon cracking reaction in the presence of the silica gel composition, so that carbon resulting from the decomposition of the hydrocarbon species is deposited on the granules of the gel composition. Heating of the carbon-containing silica gel composition to an elevated temperature produces the elemental silicon product. Related methods for making photovoltaic cells, using the elemental silicon, are also described. | 12-25-2008 |
John Thomas Leman, Schenectady, NY US
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20140152265 | METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A method of maintaining the performance level of an electrochemical cell is described. The cell usually includes a negative electrode that includes an alkali metal; a positive electrode that includes at least one transition metal halide; a molten salt electrolyte based on an alkali metal haloaluminate; and a sodium ion-conducting solid electrolyte partitioning the positive electrode from the negative electrode. The method is based on a treatment regimen that includes the step of applying a series of electrical cycles to the cell, wherein the series includes at least one deep discharge of the cell. Each discharge of the cell is usually followed by recharging the cell to its available capacity. | 06-05-2014 |
20150056486 | CATHODIC MATERIAL, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An electrochemical cell is provided that includes a cathode chamber including a cathode material and an ion sequestering material, an anode chamber including a molten alkali metal material and a separator disposed in an ionic conductivity path between the cathode chamber and the anode chamber. The electrochemical cell demonstrates a reduced increase in discharge resistance. | 02-26-2015 |
20150328678 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMATION OF CERAMIC ARTICLES - Compositions and methods useful for forming ceramic articles, such as, for instance, cores and shells for investment casting, are provided. The composition comprises a liquid that comprises a siloxane species; a plurality of particles, comprising a ceramic material, disposed within the liquid; a catalyst material disposed within the liquid; and a pore-forming agent disposed within the liquid. The pore-forming agent comprises a silicon-bearing agent that is substantially inert with respect to the liquid, and has an average molecular weight less than about 1300 grams per mole. The method comprises disposing any of the compositions described above in a desired shape; curing the siloxane species, and volatilizing the pore-forming agent to form a porous green body. | 11-19-2015 |
Mark Leman US
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20160025585 | IMPROVED PRESSURE SENSOR COMPRISING A HERMETIC CASING - A pressure sensor includes an encapsulant housing an electronic member. The electronic member includes a proof body, which has two opposite sides facing away from each other. On a first side of the proof body is a reference-pressure chamber. On a second side of the proof body facing away from the first side is a pressure-to-be-measured chamber in communication with outside of the encapsulant. Delimited between the electronic member and the encapsulant is a housing for gel. An orifice enables the housing for gel to be in communication with outside of the encapsulant. | 01-28-2016 |
Michael Everett Leman, Humble, TX US
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20130168105 | PIPE DRIVE SEALING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Present embodiments are directed to a gripping device configured to cooperate with a pipe drive system or top drive to provide a sealed engagement with drillpipe elements. The gripping device includes a housing configured to extend over and at least partially around a distal end of the drillpipe element. Further, the gripping device includes a seal area positioned along an inner perimeter of the housing such that, when a seal is inserted in the seal area, the seal is arranged to engage with a face of the distal end of the drillpipe element and a face of the gripping device. Further, the gripping device includes engagement features configured to extend inwardly from the inner perimeter to facilitate coupling of the gripping device with an outer circumferential area of the drillpipe element. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168106 | PIPE DRIVE SEALING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Present embodiments are directed to a gripping device configured to couple with a pipe element. A housing of the gripping device is configured to extend over and at least partially around a distal end of the pipe element. Torsional clamp devices are configured to engage an outer circumferential surface of the pipe element with frictional engagement features that extend radially inward from the housing. A sealing mechanism is configured to shift a pipe seal relative to the housing and into engagement with the distal end of the pipe element and to facilitate fluid flow through the gripping device into the pipe element. | 07-04-2013 |
20130319686 | CENTRALIZER CONNECTOR - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a wedge segment. In certain embodiment, the wedge segment includes an arcuate body having a tapered profile sized to engage with a tubular element, a first surface of the arcuate body comprising a first surface treatment configured to grip an outer surface of the tubular element, and a second surface comprising a second surface treatment configured to grip an inner surface of an annular member disposed about the tubular element. | 12-05-2013 |
Peter Leman, South Windsor, CT US
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20090157489 | System and method for performance evaluation - A system for determining a compensation rate is disclosed that includes a database for storing insurance policy data attributed with the seller of insurance and a processor. The processor is configured to retrieve, from the database, insurance policy data for a first period of time, wherein the first period of time is substantially less than one year in length. The processor is also configured to, based on the retrieved insurance policy data, derive a partial year compensation rate for the seller of insurance to apply to a second period of time. The second period of time is substantially less than one year in length and the first period of time ends prior to beginning of the second period of time. The processor also derives a partial year compensation rate to apply to revenue attributed to the seller of insurance during the second period. | 06-18-2009 |
Scott A. Leman, Eureka, IL US
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20100250123 | Method and system for dispensing material from machines - A system and method dispenses material from a hauling and dispensing machine about a worksite such as a landscape or terrain development. The system uses positioning technologies that transmit positioning signals to the machine. An onboard controller can receive the positioning signals and determine the machine's actual position with respect to the worksite. The actual position can be compared to a desired topography for the worksite and any variation can be determined. From the determined variation, instructions can be generated to dispense and/or cease dispensing material. In one aspect, a remote management system can be included that generates the instructions and that manages a plurality of machines about the worksite. | 09-30-2010 |
Scott Alan Leman, Eureka, IL US
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20090062968 | System and method for coordinating transfer of electricity - A system for coordinating transfer of electricity between parked mobile machines is disclosed. Each parked mobile machine may include a propulsion system operable to propel the mobile machine, and one or more of the mobile machines may have an electricity-generation system. The system may include one or more information-processing devices that automatically coordinate one or more aspects of the transfer of electricity between a plurality of the parked mobile machines. The one or more information-processing devices may coordinate one or more aspects of the transfer of electricity between the plurality of parked mobile machines by receiving information relating to one or more of the parked mobile machines and automatically determining which of the parked mobile machines will supply electricity to one or more of the other parked mobile machines based at least in part on the received information. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas C. Leman, Houston, TX US
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20100129142 | PUMP ROD CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A disclosed connector assembly for connecting abutting ends of a pair of rods includes a pair of outer clamp members, each adapted to receive one of two inner clamp members. Each inner clamp member has two opposed inner surfaces, each adapted to contact a corresponding shoulder of one of the rod ends. The assembly includes means for urging the outer clamp members toward one another. A described method for connecting the rod ends includes installing one of the inner clamp members in each of the outer clamp members and positioning the outer clamp members about the abutting ends of the rods such that the inner surfaces of the inner clamp members contact the corresponding shoulders. When the outer clamp members are urged toward one another, the inner surfaces of the inner clamp members impart forces on the corresponding shoulders that urge the ends of the rods toward one another. | 05-27-2010 |
William W. Leman, Navasota, TX US
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20080257143 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FLUID OR SLURRY PUMP PISTON - A method and apparatus for a reciprocating pump, specifically, a single acting fluid or slurry pump piston. The piston assembly includes a reserve seal that is operable and adapted to maintain a pump operation in the event of a primary piston seal failure. The reserve seal allows the communication of the primary piston seal failure to a pump operator or worker so that they may take timely remedial measures, thereby avoiding the numerous consequences of a complete piston failure. The piston assembly includes an indicator that is adapted to communicate to the pump operator or worker that the primary piston seal has failed. | 10-23-2008 |