Potts, US
Angela M. Potts, Kansas City, MO US
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20150088653 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A demographic-based marketing system and related method of providing services, education, and tracking results for client business owners using a web-hosted remote server accessible by client computing devices. The system requests information from the clients and accesses multiple national databases to determine relevant customer demographic information which would direct the clients how to best advertise their products to increase local foot traffic to a physical retail location. | 03-26-2015 |
Anthony Neil Potts, Van Buren, AR US
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20120191617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A TIRE RETREAD PROCESS - A system and method for tracking a tire through a retread process include various checkpoints with networked touch screen computers at each checkpoint. At certain inspection and repair checkpoints the touch screen computers display tire cross section images with multiple different regions. Selecting a region allows a technician to change injury or repair data associated with that region of the tire. The computer automatically checks entered information against customer retread specifications and alerts the technician if the tire does not fit the customer's requirements for repairing or retreading the tire. | 07-26-2012 |
Bryan Watson Potts, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20160071424 | Learning Network System - Apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for facilitating learning and managing an educational environment are provided. In an example, the system includes at least one processing device and at least one computer-readable storage device storing data instructions. The data instructions cause the at least one processing device to generate an online educational portal, the online educational portal including a student information system, a class scheduler engine and at least one of a presentation module, a searchable directory of curricular resources, and an analytics engine. The class scheduler engine is configured to generate class schedules. The presentation module operates to display information about various school entities. The analytics engine operates to evaluate relationships between activities users have engaged in and assessed skills of those users in various other activities. | 03-10-2016 |
Craig Potts, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140057703 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED MULTIPLE SOURCE PLAYER CASH ACCESS - The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines or on-line virtual gaming machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database. Players can subsequently credit or debit cash from the players' financial accounts using any associated customer identification cards or otherwise receive such credits in other forms that permit negotiations, including quasi-cash documents. | 02-27-2014 |
20150141125 | System and Method for Integrated Multiple Source Player Cash Access - The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines or on-line virtual gaming machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database. Players can subsequently credit or debit cash from the players' financial accounts using any associated customer identification cards or otherwise receive such credits in other forms that permit negotiations, including quasi-cash documents. | 05-21-2015 |
20160098809 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKLESS CASH ADVANCE SETTLEMENT - Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture. | 04-07-2016 |
Craig Potts, Henderson, NV US
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20140141867 | MULTI-FUNCTION CASHLESS GAMING ATM - A system and method are provided for performing a cashless gaming ticket redemption transaction for a customer in a casino environment. The system includes a gaming machine, such as a slot machine, that the customer plays. Rather than issuing cash to the customer, the gaming machine issues a redemption ticket with a unique identifier to the customer. The unique identifier and the amount of the customer's winnings accrued on the gaming machine are stored and associated on a redemption ticket database. When the customer wishes to redeem the winnings, the redemption ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. To perform the ticket redemption transaction, the ATM is adapted to electronically accept the redemption ticket and read the unique identifier. The ATM then electronically communicates with the redemption database to retrieve the predetermined dollar value associated with the unique identifier. Finally, the ATM transfers to the customer an award equal to the predetermined dollar value in cash or credit. | 05-22-2014 |
20140214680 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKLESS CASH ADVANCE SETTLEMENT - Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction with a financial card via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture; the receipt image is stored electronically for subsequent transmittal to a central server; the transaction information, including the receipt image if applicable, is recorded on the central server; and the central server generates an ACH file and electronically transmits the ACH file to a designated financial institution. | 07-31-2014 |
20140295947 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED PLAYER TRACKING AND CASH ACCESS - The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in the casino. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database. Players can subsequently credit or debit cash from the players' financial accounts using any associated customer identification cards or otherwise receive such credits in other forms that permit negotiations, including quasi-cash documents. | 10-02-2014 |
Craig K. Potts, Henderson, NV US
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20090065573 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKLESS CASH ADVANCE SETTLEMENT - A method for conducting a checkless cash advance settlement is provided, including the following steps: (1) a customer initiates a Debit or Credit POS transaction via a gaming machine; (2) the customer receives authorization or denial; (3) the customer provides his identification and the credit/debit card to a cashier/attendant at the gaming station; (4) the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; (5) the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; (6) the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture; (7) the receipt image is stored electronically for subsequent transmittal to a central server; (8) the transaction information, including the receipt image if applicable, is recorded on the central server; and (9) the central server generates an ACH file and electronically transmits the ACH file to the casino's designated financial institution. | 03-12-2009 |
20120123943 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKLESS CASH ADVANCE SETTLEMENT - Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction with a financial card via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture; the receipt image is stored electronically for subsequent transmittal to a central server; the transaction information, including the receipt image if applicable, is recorded on the central server; and the central server generates an ACH file and electronically transmits the ACH file to a designated financial institution. | 05-17-2012 |
Craig K. Potts, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130006745 | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR PROVIDING INSTANT TANGIBLE REWARDS AT AUTOMATED DEVICES - An incentive system is provided which includes the coordinated operation of at least one automated customer service device, an incentives program management system and a tangible reward awarding device, wherein a user is automatically awarded a tangible award if certain criteria or activity is carried out and identified by the incentives program system. Through appropriate communication, the incentives program management system can identify predetermined user activities or criteria based upon a user's interaction with an automated customers service device, and then trigger a tangible reward device to award a predetermined tangible award to the user. In this manner, tangible rewards can be awarded to users at a location having the automated customer service device and an associates reward device without the need for interaction by an employee. | 01-03-2013 |
20130324223 | NON-CASH TRANSACTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN A GAMING/AMUSEMENT ENVIRONMENT - A system includes a receiver, a printer, and a corresponding controller to accommodate non-cash wagering while also providing a convenient process for use of currency and coins. As one function, the receiver accommodates the receipt and recognition of paper currency. The denomination of the paper currency is identified, and communicated to control circuitry so that it can be converted to point tokens. The printer will then generate a point token useable for play of the gaming device. Similarly, the system may have a coin receiver for receipt/identification of coins and the subsequent generation of corresponding point tokens. To accommodate play of the gaming machine, the receiver is capable of receiving and recognizing point tokens and applying credits on a related gaming machine. Once the point tokens are recognized and credits have been applied, the user can then proceed with the play of the gaming machine using the applied credits. | 12-05-2013 |
Craig L. Potts, Monclova, OH US
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20080308558 | Dual-container package and a dispensing closure for such package - A dual-container package includes a closure having a body with a first annular wall extending from the body, a second annular wall extending from the body within the first annular wall, a first dispensing opening extending through the body from between the first and second annular walls, and a second dispensing opening extending through the body from within the second annular wall. A first container is mounted to the closure by the first annular wall, and a second container is disposed within the first container and mounted to the closure by the second annular wall. The containers and the annular walls have structure for holding the containers in a predetermined angular orientation with respect to each other. In the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, this structure includes internal beads on the annular walls received by snap fit within external channels on the neck finishes of the containers. Slots on the internal beads of the closure are received by snap fit over lugs in the container neck finish channels to prevent rotation of the containers with respect to the closure. The containers have sidewalls that can include indicia that are held in radial alignment by the closure. | 12-18-2008 |
Dale G. Potts, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130092093 | FISH TANK WITH ACTIVE DISPLAY - A fish tank has an integral or attached active display. The fish tank provides an area for live creatures (e.g. fish, mollusks, reptiles, birds, etc.) and the display is filled with, for example, a background image or video, adding to the depth of view, the complexity of view and aesthetics of the fish tank. Any type of display is anticipated as well as any type of image displayed on the display, including television, computer screens, still images, video images, etc. | 04-18-2013 |
David Potts, New Philadelphia, PA US
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20120152222 | Rotating Archery Arrow Rest - An arrow rest for a bow, according to various embodiments, comprises (1) an arrow rest mount, (2) an arrow rest base that is disposed adjacent the arrow rest mount, (3) a first arrow support that is disposed adjacent a top surface of said arrow rest base and that is defined by a first base potion with a first ramped face and a first angled top portion, and (4) a second arrow support that is disposed adjacent a top surface of said arrow rest base and that is defined by a second base potion with a second ramped face and a second angled top portion. The first and second arrow supports are adapted to rotate to exert opposing lateral forces on an arrow at substantially the same time that facilitate the movement of the arrow up the first and second ramped faces and into a ready to fire position. | 06-21-2012 |
David B. Potts, Katy, TX US
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20140245262 | Integrated Software Development and Deployment Architecture and High Availability Client-Server Systems Generated Using the Architecture - An integrated software development and deployment architecture includes an application server/operating environment component that implements business intelligence to provide client-server based software solutions, a messaging component that connects the application server/operating environment component with client applications, and a rapid application development component that permits fast, efficient development of application software for deployment in the application server/operating environment using the integrated messaging component. | 08-28-2014 |
David Charles Potts, Dunwoody, GA US
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20100174260 | Menses Specific Absorbent Systems - A personal care absorbent article such as a disposable diaper, sanitary pad or tampon, wound dressing or bandage which includes a nonwoven web material made from a plurality of polymeric fibers having at least one treatment chemistry suitable for modifying at least one characteristic of a high viscoelasticity fluid upon contact with the high viscoelasticity fluid. In accordance with one particularly preferred embodiment, the treatment chemistry is suitable for immobilizing the high viscoelasticity fluid within the nonwoven web material. | 07-08-2010 |
David Robert Potts, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090057963 | Method for firing ceramic honeycomb bodies in a kiln - A method for fabricating ceramic honeycomb structural bodies that includes conveying at least one green honeycomb structural body of a first type and at least one green honeycomb structural body of a second type through a kiln in a manner which reduces cracking or fissures in the fired objects. | 03-05-2009 |
20120133065 | REAL-TIME, CLOSED-LOOP SHAPE CONTROL OF EXTRUDED CERAMIC HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - Systems and methods for real-time, closed-loop shape control of extruded ceramic honeycomb structures are disclosed. Methods include extruding batch material through an extruder barrel and through an extruder die using at least one extrusion screw to form the extrudate, and measuring a shape of the extrudate immediately adjacent the die. The batch material water content is determined or measured, at least one of the extruder barrel and screw temperature are measured, and the extrusion screw rotation rate are measured. At least one of the batch material water content, barrel temperature, screw temperature and rotation rate is adjusted to maintain the extrudate shape to within a select tolerance. | 05-31-2012 |
Dean Potts, Smithfield, IL US
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20150233448 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE WITH SPEED MODULATION - A system is provided for transmitting torque with speed modulation between a motor generator and an engine. The system includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first reduction gearset, and a second reduction gearset. The first shaft is configured to rotatably connect with the motor generator. The second shaft is configured to rotatably connect with the engine. The first reduction gearset is rotatably supported at least in part on the first shaft. The first reduction gearset is disposed in selective engagement with the first shaft via a first overrunning clutch disposed therebetween. The second reduction gearset is rotatably supported at least in part on the first shaft and at least in part on the second shaft. The second reduction gearset is disposed in selective engagement with the first shaft via a second overrunning clutch disposed therebetween. | 08-20-2015 |
Dennis L. Potts, Boulder, CO US
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20130057200 | BIDIRECTIONAL INVERTER-CHARGER - A bidirectional inverter-charger includes a first stage receiving or delivering energy from a line or to a load. The first stage including at least one inductor coupled with a split phase bridge. A link storage is connected between rails of a first bus and between the first stage and a second stage. The second stage includes a DC-to-DC converter connectable to a battery. The DC-to-DC converter includes a transformer providing galvanic isolation between a second bridge, connected between the rails of the first bus, and a third bridge connected between the rails of a second bus. In operation, the first stage provides power factor correction and a voltage boost while charging the battery and inverting when providing power to the line or the load. The second stage provides a controllable charge current to the battery and a voltage boost of a voltage of the battery to the link storage. | 03-07-2013 |
20130106360 | BATTERY CELL CHARGE BALANCING | 05-02-2013 |
20130108898 | MODULAR BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE | 05-02-2013 |
20130187605 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE BALANCING OF SERIES CELLS AND SERIES PACKS IN A BATTERY SYSTEM - An active balancing and battery charging system for a battery including a plurality of packs made up of cells. An H-bridge circuit having a nominal system voltage as an input generates a square wave output to a plurality of step-down transformers each associated with a pack, where the plurality of step-down transformers provide an active balancing voltage of about the nominal pack voltage. Each pack may include a balancing transformer including a common primary coil receiving the active balancing voltage from the associated step-down transformer or the pack itself. The balancing transformer also includes a plurality of secondary coils each associated with the respective plurality of cells of the pack. A voltage induced in the secondary coils causes a discrete charge current to flow to any cells in the pack that are undercharged relative to other cells. | 07-25-2013 |
Douglas L. Potts, Clute, TX US
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20110136993 | PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AND POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - Phosphorus-containing compounds of formula (I): (I) wherein m, n, R, R | 06-09-2011 |
Edward Potts, Darien, IL US
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20140298567 | Survival Hat - This invention relates to a survival device, namely a hat that has pockets and/or openings to allow a user to shade, protect, warm/cool, and hydrate the user. Specifically, this survival device comprises a hat having a crown portion adaptable to fit a user's head as desired and at least one pocket extending lower than the crown of the hat and which extending to covers a user's neck and adaptable to be equipped with a warming or cooling device. | 10-09-2014 |
Eric Potts, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090187248 | LORDOTIC EXPANDING VERTEBRAL BODY SPACER - An expandable medical implant for supporting bone structures includes a curved outer member to cooperatively engage a first bone structure and a curved inner member configured to cooperatively engage a second bone structure. The curved inner member is receivable within and movable relative to the curved outer member along an arc bounded by the curvature of the curved outer member. One of the curved outer and inner members may include a tapered surface and the other of the curved outer and inner members may include a scalloped surface. The implant may include a locking element disposed between the tapered and scalloped surface. The locking element is movable between a locked position engaging the tapered surface and a roughened locking surface to inhibit a decrease in the overall height of the implant and an unlocked position permitting at least an increase in the overall height of the implant. | 07-23-2009 |
20110268325 | Method and Apparatus for Image-Based Navigation - A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, generally the procedure can have a selected result that is efficacious. The efficacious result may be the desired or best result for the procedure. The system and method can be used in confirming a selected result that can be efficacious. | 11-03-2011 |
20140031668 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Tracking Using a Depth-Sensing Device - A motion-sensing mechanism is provided that facilitates numerous aspects of the medical industry. In one aspect, the motion-sensing mechanism is used to track instruments and personnel in a field of view relative to a patient such that the instrument or personnel may be displayed on a heads-up display showing a model of the patient's anatomy. In another aspect, the motion-sensing mechanism makes a reference image of a patient, visitor, or staff such that when the subject of the reference images passes another (or the same) motion-sensing mechanism, the identity of the subject is determined or recognized. In still other aspects, the motion-sensing mechanism monitors motion of a portion of a patient's anatomy and compares the same to an expected motion for diagnostic evaluation of pain generators, physical therapy effectiveness, and the like. | 01-30-2014 |
Eric A. Potts, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100324687 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH A PIVOTING END CAP - Implants sized to be inserted into an intervertebral space between first and second vertebral members. The implants may include a body with opposing first and second ends. An end cap may be connected to the body and include a first side with a contact surface that faces away from the body and is configured to contact against one of the first and second vertebral members when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. The end cap may also include a second side that faces towards the body. A connection mechanism may connect the end cap and the body for the end cap to pivot to adjust an angular position of the end cap relative to the body. The body and the end cap may each include locking features that engage together to lock an angular position of the end cap. The locking features may be configured to overlap at each of the angular positions to engage together and maintain the angular position of the end cap relative to the body when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. | 12-23-2010 |
20110087328 | CENTRALLY DRIVEN EXPANDABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. | 04-14-2011 |
20110172779 | Expandable Implant, Instrument, and Method - Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. | 07-14-2011 |
20130066429 | EXPANDING VERTEBRAL BODY IMPLANT - An expandable medical implant for supporting bone structures is disclosed. The implant may include an outer member and an inner member receivable in the outer member. One of the outer and inner members includes a tapered surface and the other of the outer and inner members includes a scalloped surface. The implant may also include a locking element disposed between the tapered surface and the scalloped surface. The tapered surface may be movable relative to the locking element to transversely shift the locking element into engagement with the scalloped surface to inhibit a decrease in the overall implant height. | 03-14-2013 |
20140148902 | EXPANDABLE IMPLANT, INSTRUMENT, AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. | 05-29-2014 |
20160030195 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a body extending between a first end and a second end and includes at least one mating element engageable with an interbody implant. A first member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to move the interbody implant between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration. A second member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to fix the interbody implant in a selected second configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
Erin Potts, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120045441 | METHODS OF TREATING LUNG DISEASE AND OTHER INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - A method of treating an inflammatory disease in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject a gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) inhibitor in a treatment effective amount. Suitable GRP inhibitors include compounds of the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrugs thereof. | 02-23-2012 |
20130280270 | METHODS OF TREATING LUNG DISEASE AND OTHER INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - A method of treating an inflammatory disease in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject a gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) inhibitor in a treatment effective amount. Suitable GRP inhibitors include compounds of the general formula: | 10-24-2013 |
Gerald Potts, Wilmington, NC US
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20110180184 | SURFACE LASER TREATMENT OF ZR-ALLOY FUEL BUNDLE MATERIAL - A method for treating a Zr-alloy fuel bundle material in a nuclear reactor includes treating a surface of the Zr-alloy fuel bundle material with a laser beam generated by a solid-state laser, and a nuclear reactor including a treated Zr-alloy fuel bundle material. This may reduce the generation of shadow corrosion and/or reduce the propensity for interference between control blade and fuel channel during operation of the nuclear reactor. | 07-28-2011 |
Gregory B. Potts, Boulder, CO US
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20110112017 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR TREATING DIABETES - Embodiments herein concern compositions and methods for treating diabetes in a subject. | 05-12-2011 |
Henry Potts, Longmont, CO US
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20100199240 | Parallel Electronic Design Automation: Shared Simultaneous Editing - A method to simultaneously allow multiple users to edit in shared areas of a master design includes displaying the master design, allowing a first user to edit in a shared area of the design, while simultaneously allowing a second user to edit in a shared area of the design while preserving the integrity of the design. | 08-05-2010 |
Henry Potts, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110035720 | Dynamic Printed Circuit Board Design Reuse - Techniques for enabling the dynamic reuse of printed circuit board designs are provided. A master printed circuit board design comprising a plurality of modular flexible designs is received. Additionally, a target design that includes ones of the plurality of flexible designs is identified. Subsequently, as the master design, or ones of the plurality of flexible designs within the master design, are modified, the target design is correspondingly modified. With some implementations, the master design is housed within a library. The library may be used to implement versioning capability for the flexible designs. With further implementations, the master design may itself be a target design. | 02-10-2011 |
Henry Potts, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20100199251 | Heuristic Routing For Electronic Device Layout Designs - Various implementations of the invention provide a method for dynamically determining a layer bias. In various implementations, the layer bias may be employed to determine placement locations for a trace within an electrical device layout design. The trace providing for the electrical connection of components or pins within the layout design. With various implementations of the invention, a layer within the layout design is partitioned into regions, selected regions having a bias. As events or alterations to the layout design occur, the corresponding bias for the selected regions is updated to reflect any changes in bias occurring due to the event or alteration. With other implementations of the invention, processes, machines, or manufactures are provided that dynamically determine a layer bias. The dynamically determined layer bias may be incorporated into a layer bias heuristic employed by for example, an automated trace routing tool. | 08-05-2010 |
20110010683 | Trace Routing According To Freeform Sketches - Methods and apparatuses for routing traces in a layout design, such as for example a layout design for an integrated circuit, are disclosed. In various implementations, a group of netlines within a layout design and a freeform sketch are identified. Subsequently, the netlines are routed as traces according to the freeform sketch. More particularly, the geometry of the traces is determined by approximating the geometry of the freeform sketch. Various implementations of the invention provide for the netlines to be routed by an automated trace routing engine. With further implementations of the invention, ball grid array escapes and trace fanouts are additionally routed. For example, ball grid array escapes may be routed prior to netlines being routed according to the freeform sketch. In further implementations of the invention, the freeform sketch is deleted after the traces have been routed. With various implementations of the invention, the netlines are routed as traces by forming a container shape around the freeform sketch, approximating the geometry of the freeform sketch within the container shape, and routing traces within the container shape using the approximation of the freeform shape as a guide. | 01-13-2011 |
20150193572 | TRACE ROUTING ACCORDING TO FREEFORM SKETCHES - Methods and apparatuses for routing traces in a layout design, such as for example a layout design for an integrated circuit, are disclosed. In various implementations, a group of netlines within a layout design and a freeform sketch are identified. Subsequently, the netlines are routed as traces according to the freeform sketch. More particularly, the geometry of the traces is determined by approximating the geometry of the freeform sketch. Various implementations of the invention provide for the netlines to be routed by an automated trace routing engine. With further implementations of the invention, ball grid array escapes and trace fanouts are additionally routed. For example, ball grid array escapes may be routed prior to netlines being routed according to the freeform sketch. In further implementations of the invention, the freeform sketch is deleted after the traces have been routed. With various implementations of the invention, the netlines are routed as traces by forming a container shape around the freeform sketch, approximating the geometry of the freeform sketch within the container shape, and routing traces within the container shape using the approximation of the freeform shape as a guide. | 07-09-2015 |
20150214933 | METASTABILITY GLITCH DETECTION - This application discloses a system to detect meta-stable glitches in a signal, such as an output of latch or other storage element. The system can include a sampling circuit configured to sample an output of a storage element. The system can include a mono-shot circuit configured to monitor the output of the storage element and generate a pulse when the monitored output of the storage element differs from the sampled output. The system can include a drive circuit configured to generate a glitch signal based, at least in part, on the sampled output, and to output the glitch signal in response to the pulse from the mono-shot circuit. The system can include an error detection circuit configured to receive the sampled output from the sampling circuit and the glitch signal from the drive circuit, and to generate an error signal when the sampled output differs from the glitch signal. | 07-30-2015 |
20150220677 | STREAMING, AT-SPEED DEBUG AND VALIDATION ARCHITECTURE - This application discloses a computing system implementing tools and mechanisms that can incorporate a validation system into a circuit design. The validation system can be configured to monitor at least a portion of an electronic device described in the circuit design. The tools and mechanisms can identify one or more trace signals associated with the electronic device to route to the validation system, and identify one or more trigger signals associated with the electronic device to route to the validation system. The tools and mechanisms can configure the validation system to detect a conditional event corresponding a state of the one or more trigger signals, and to transmit the trace signals associated with the electronic device for debugging in response to the detected conditional event. | 08-06-2015 |
Henry Potts, Collins, CO US
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20140123098 | DYNAMIC PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN REUSE - Techniques for enabling the dynamic reuse of printed circuit board designs are provided. A master printed circuit board design comprising a plurality of modular flexible designs is received. Additionally, a target design that includes ones of the plurality of flexible designs is identified. Subsequently, as the master design, or ones of the plurality of flexible designs within the master design, are modified, the target design is correspondingly modified. With some implementations, the master design is housed within a library. The library may be used to implement versioning capability for the flexible designs. With further implementations, the master design may itself be a target design. | 05-01-2014 |
James N. Potts, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20130323687 | TRAINING DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM - A training data management method and related system is disclosed comprising three integrated elements. A training data network may provide a network linking a remote instructor operating an off-board data network with a student operating an onboard data network. The remote instructor may, via the datalink connection, maintain a level of control of the data set available to the student. A method for providing training data may include an onboard and off-board safety monitor configured for perceiving a safety event and sending a notification thereof to an involved participant. A system for providing training data may include a data guard configured to monitor all communications between two networks and block sensitive information, training data, and classified communications between the networks. | 12-05-2013 |
Jason Randolph Potts, Williamsport, PA US
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20100268676 | REFLECTIVE PROCESSING OF COMPUTER HIERARCHIES - A method for the automatic examination of knowledge system hierarchies is disclosed. A target TMK hierarchy is represented as a plurality of records in a database. A second TMK hierarchy (a “critic”) is constructed of tasks, subtasks, methods, procedures and actions. The critic hierarchy includes actions that retrieve and examine at least one record of the database representing the target hierarchy. The examination of the record provides a result. The result is of the form of a modification of the processing within the critic hierarchy or of the form of a report or a modification of the target hierarchy's elements, namely, tasks, methods, procedures, actions, class structures, or the relationship between the elements. The report is in a form suitable for printing or displaying on a computer monitor. The modification of the target hierarchy is of the form of writing one or more records to the database representing the target hierarchy. The invention also discloses software that implements the method of the invention. | 10-21-2010 |
Jay D. Potts, Columbia, SC US
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20090253195 | Plate Platform with Visual Indicator - A plate platform having a visual indicator that allows the user to track his or her progress in loading the platform wells is generally disclosed. The plate platform is constructed from a substantially transparent base having a plurality of elongated bore-holes internally from the side surface in the substantially transparent base. The substantially transparent base defines a non-transparent portion on the top surface extending from the side surface to an area configured to receive the well plate. A slide bar is positioned slideably positioned within each elongated bore-hole of the substantially transparent base. Each slide bar defines a marked surface that is visible through the substantially transparent base but not through the non-transparent portion. The marked surface comprises a row label, a column label, and a well marker. | 10-08-2009 |
20100136694 | Cone-Shaped Adapter for a Gene Gun - A cone-shaped adapter for attachment to a muzzle of a gene gun is generally provided. The cone-shaped adapter comprises sidewalls that taper from a base plane at one end and to an apex aperture at an opposite end and a fitting. The sidewalls form a base angle of from about 85° to about 45° with the base plane. The fitting is attached to the sidewalls at the base plane and is configured to connect the cone-shaped adapter to the muzzle of the gene gun. Methods of using the cone-shaped adapter with a gene gun are also provided. | 06-03-2010 |
20110086068 | Compositions and Methods for Tissue Engineering, Tissue Regeneration and Wound Healing - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a kit is described. The kit includes primed living cells joined to and at least partially within a three-dimensional hydrogel structure and an isolated polypeptide having the carboxy-terminal amino acid sequence of an alpha Connexin, or a conservative variant thereof, wherein the polypeptide does not include the full length alpha Connexin protein. | 04-14-2011 |
20130236431 | Compositions and Methods for Tissue Engineering, Tissue Regeneration and Wound Healing - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a kit is described. The kit includes primed living cells joined to and at least partially within a three-dimensional hydrogel structure and an isolated polypeptide having the carboxy-terminal amino acid sequence of an alpha Connexin, or a conservative variant thereof, wherein the polypeptide does not include the full length alpha Connexin protein. | 09-12-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Potts, Mocksville, NC US
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20130286518 | ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE POWER SUPPLY CLAMP WITH DISABLEMENT LATCH - The described devices, systems and methods include an electro-static discharge clamp with a latch to prevent false triggering of an electro-static discharge protection circuit in response to fluctuations in a power supply rail. | 10-31-2013 |
20130286519 | ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE POWER SUPPLY CLAMP WITH DISABLEMENT LATCH - The described devices, systems and methods include an electro-static discharge clamp with a latch to prevent false triggering of an electro-static discharge protection circuit in response to fluctuations in a power supply rail. | 10-31-2013 |
Jeffrey R. Potts, Houston, TX US
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20160101600 | METHODS OF FORMING STRUCTURES FOR DOWNHOLE APPLICATIONS, AND RELATED DOWNHOLE STRUCTURES AND ASSEMBLIES - A method of forming a structure for a downhole application comprises forming an interfacial material comprising at least one of self-reinforced polyphenylene, polyphenylene sulfide, polysulfone, and polyphenylsulfone between opposing surfaces of a first substrate and a second substrate. A downhole structure and a downhole assembly are also described. | 04-14-2016 |
Jeffrey R. Potts, Bellaire, TX US
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20150284542 | REINFORCED AND CROSSLINKED POLYARYLENES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND USES THEREOF - A composition contains a polymer component comprising a crosslinked product of a polyarylene, a crosslinked product of a substituted polyphenylene, a crosslinked product of a polyphenylene sulfide and a polyphenylsulfone, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a mesoporous silicate having an average pore size of about 5 nanometers to about 50 nanometers. The composition has high-temperature elastomeric properties and excellent mechanical strength. The compositions are useful in oil and gas downhole applications. Methods for the manufacture of the composition and articles comprising the composition are also disclosed. | 10-08-2015 |
Jeffrey W. Potts, Holland, MI US
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20080281719 | Methods and apparatus for connecting shippers and carriers in the third party logistics environment via the internet - An online electronic marketplace in which carriers bid for loads tendered by shippers, and shippers purchase the most attractive transportation services. The system described herein efficiently matches loads and capacities, lowers transaction costs, and creates value through enhanced visibility to information resulting in efficient transportation and financial transactions. According to specific embodiments, the present invention combines a neutral marketplace patterned after a stock exchange, with the electronic format of an Internet auction site to create a trading system for the logistics industry. | 11-13-2008 |
John Potts, Angleton, TX US
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20110263910 | Copper Catalysts for Making Ethanol from Acetic Acid - Catalysts and processes for forming copper catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst may also comprise a second metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, silver, tungsten, vanadium, and zinc. | 10-27-2011 |
20110282110 | Palladium Catalysts for Making Ethanol from Acetic Acid - Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst comprises palladium and chromium on a support. | 11-17-2011 |
20120010441 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING GAS FROM ACETIC ACID HYDROGENATION - Monitoring and recycling gases from acetic acid hydrogenation reaction to maintain a constant pressure in the hydrogenation reaction system. Purging of the vapor stream comprising hydrogen may be limited or reduced. Further purging of the by-product may be from the dissolved by-product gases. | 01-12-2012 |
John F.l. Potts, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120262479 | PERSONAL INFORMATION DEVICE ON A MOBILE COMPUTING PLATFORM - A method and apparatus for integrating a personal information device (PID) on a mobile computer that includes activating a first mode to display data originating with the PID in a first display area of a display. The mobile computer switches to a second mode to display data associated with the second mode in a second display area of the display. | 10-18-2012 |
John L. Potts, Angleton, TX US
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20100121114 | Tunable catalyst gas phase hydrogenation of carboxylic acids - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid includes contacting a feed stream containing acetic acid and hydrogen at an elevated temperature with catalyst comprising platinum and tin on a high surface area silica promoted with calcium metasilicate. Selectivities to ethanol of over 85% are achieved at 280° C. with catalyst life in the hundreds of hours. | 05-13-2010 |
20100197485 | CATALYSTS FOR MAKING ETHANOL FROM ACETIC ACID - Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. In one embodiment, the catalyst comprises a first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one metasilicate support modifier. Preferably, the first metal is selected from the group consisting of copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, titanium, zinc, chromium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. In addition the catalyst may comprise a second metal preferably selected from the group consisting of copper, molybdenum, tin, chromium, iron, cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, palladium, platinum, lanthanum, cerium, manganese, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and nickel. | 08-05-2010 |
20100197486 | CATALYSTS FOR MAKING ETHYL ACETATE FROM ACETIC ACID - Catalysts and processes for making catalysts suitable for use in processes for hydrogenating acetic acid to form of ethyl acetate and mixtures of ethyl acetate and ethanol. In a first embodiment, the catalyst includes a high loading of nickel, palladium or platinum. In a second embodiment, the catalyst comprises a first metal selected from nickel and palladium and a second metal selected from tin and zinc. In a third embodiment, the catalyst comprises one or more metals on a support that has been modified with an acidic support modifier or a redox support modifier. | 08-05-2010 |
20100197959 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING ETHYL ACETATE FROM ACETIC ACID - A process for hydrogenating acetic acid to form of ethyl acetate and mixtures of ethyl acetate and ethanol. The hydrogenation is done in the presence of catalyst, preferably on a support that optionally includes a support modifier. | 08-05-2010 |
20100197985 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING ETHANOL FROM ACETIC ACID - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid by hydrogenating acetic acid in the presence of first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one support modifier. Preferably, the first metal is selected from the group consisting of copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, titanium, zinc, chromium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. In addition the catalyst may comprise a second metal preferably selected from the group consisting of copper, molybdenum, tin, chromium, iron, cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, palladium, platinum, lanthanum, cerium, manganese, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and nickel. | 08-05-2010 |
20110098501 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING ETHANOL OR ETHYL ACETATE FROM ACETIC ACID USING BIMETALLIC CATALYSTS - A process for selective formation of ethanol and/or ethyl acetate from acetic acid by hydrogenating acetic acid in the presence of a Pt/Sn catalyst or a Re/Pd catalyst. The catalyst may further comprise a support modifier to improve selectivity for the desired product. | 04-28-2011 |
20110263891 | Catalyst for Gas Phase Hydrogenation of Carboxylic Acids Having a Support Modified with a Reducible Metal Oxide - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid includes contacting a feed stream containing acetic acid and hydrogen at an elevated temperature with catalyst comprising platinum and tin on a high surface area silica promoted with calcium metasilicate. Selectivities to ethanol of over 85% are achieved at 280° C. with catalyst life in the hundreds of hours. | 10-27-2011 |
20130072728 | Process for Vapor Phase Hydrogenation - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid includes contacting a feed stream containing acetic acid and hydrogen at an elevated temperature with catalyst comprising platinum and tin on a high surface area silica promoted with calcium metasilicate. Selectivities to ethanol of over 85% are achieved at 280° C. with catalyst life in the hundreds of hours. | 03-21-2013 |
20130231510 | Processes for Making Ethanol From Acetic Acid - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid by hydrogenating acetic acid in the presence of first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one support modifier. Preferably, the first metal is selected from the group consisting of copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, titanium, zinc, chromium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. In addition the catalyst may comprise a second metal preferably selected from the group consisting of copper, molybdenum, tin, chromium, iron, cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, palladium, platinum, lanthanum, cerium, manganese, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and nickel. | 09-05-2013 |
20130296164 | CATALYSTS FOR MAKING ETHANOL FROM ACETIC ACID - Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. In one embodiment, the catalyst comprises a first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one metasilicate support modifier. Preferably, the first metal is selected from the group consisting of copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, titanium, zinc, chromium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. In addition the catalyst may comprise a second metal preferably selected from the group consisting of copper, molybdenum, tin, chromium, iron, cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, palladium, platinum, lanthanum, cerium, manganese, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and nickel. | 11-07-2013 |
20140128642 | Process for Vapor Phase Hydrogenation - A process for selective formation of ethanol from acetic acid includes contacting a feed stream containing acetic acid and hydrogen at an elevated temperature with catalyst comprising platinum and tin on a high surface area silica promoted with calcium metasilicate. Selectivities to ethanol of over 85% are achieved at 280° C. with catalyst life in the hundreds of hours. | 05-08-2014 |
Joseph Potts, Wendell, NC US
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20110088524 | Automatically Configurable Blind Cutting Center - A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends. | 04-21-2011 |
Karl W. Potts, Birmingham, AL US
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20090122964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RECORDED MESSAGES ON A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system and method is provided for providing, maintaining and accessing recording announcements in a telecommunications system. In the preferred embodiment, the system comprises at least one central office coupled to a telecommunication network. An announcement service node comprising a data schema and an application for accessing the data schema is coupled to the telecommunications network. The announcement service node is accessible by one or more central offices coupled to the telecommunications network. A storage mass is coupled to the announcement service node for storing recorded announcements. | 05-14-2009 |
20090221311 | Devices, Systems and Methods For Delivering Text Messages - A network switch. The network switch includes a processor configured to execute a set of instructions to access a recorded announcement with attendant text and to transmit the recorded announcement with the attendant text to a telecommunications device. | 09-03-2009 |
Keith B. Potts, Elgin, IL US
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20080261048 | Laminating adhesive for retort pouches - A method for producing a two-component bonding agent composition. The method uses a mixture whose first component contains: (i) 50 to 98 wt % of a hydroxy-terminated polyester having a hydroxyl number from 50 to 350 and hydroxyl functionality from 2 to 3; (ii) 1 to 30 wt % of an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight from 500 to 4000; and (iii) 1 to 20 wt % of an organic alkoxysilane containing C | 10-23-2008 |
Keith Thomas Potts, Hartland, MI US
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20140182237 | Plug assembly and a method for sealing a hole - A dual stage plug assembly | 07-03-2014 |
20150040511 | PLUG ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR SEALING A HOLE - A dual stage plug assembly | 02-12-2015 |
Kenneth L. Potts, Durham, NC US
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20100059943 | Manual Robotic Tool Changer with Rolling Members - A manually actuated robotic tool changer comprises master and tool units, each adapted to be connected to a different one of a robotic arm and a robotic tool. The tool changer includes a plurality of rolling members retained in one of the units and a piston mounted in one of the units and moveable in an axial direction. The piston includes a multi-faceted cam surface including an initial contact surface, a locking surface, and a failsafe surface interposed between the initial contact surface and the locking surface. When the piston is in a locked position in the tool changer, the cam surface is operative to contact the rolling members in one of the units and to urge each rolling member against a surface of the other unit to couple the master and tool units together. | 03-11-2010 |
20100062919 | Manual Robotic Tool Changer with Rotating Piston - A manually actuated robotic tool changer includes a first housing having a generally cylindrical piston with a central axis partially extending from the first housing, the piston rotatable about the axis. A plurality of tabs are disposed about the circumference of a portion of the piston extending from the first housing. A second housing has a bore to receive a portion of the piston. A plurality of locking lugs are disposed about the bore. The tool changer is manually actuated from an unlocked position wherein the piston assumes a position with respect to the first housing such that the extending portion of the piston may be moved within the bore with the tabs moving between the locking lugs, to a locked position wherein the piston is rotated with respect to the first housing such that the tabs move beneath the locking lugs to lock the first and second housings together. | 03-11-2010 |
Larry Ray Potts, Portland, OR US
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20120296401 | Microprocessor Controlled Medical Laser Device - A microprocessor controlled medical laser device that has a precise laser beam alignment system indicated by a series of sequentially color changing LEDS. The power management system adjusts the LED'S power input so as maximize battery life, increasing it by up to six times. It's alignment is enabled by a triaxial accelerometer that may be accurately calibrated horizontally or to a plethora of angles relative to the horizontal axis. It is shock resistant and times out to turn the laser off after a predetermined time. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael J. Potts, Plymouth, WI US
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20080275802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A UTILITY FINANCIAL MODEL - A utility financial model involves the setting of a new utility rate after the introduction of a new utility technology that provides immediate capacity relief, reducing the base load capacity and the peak load capacity to electric power providers. The new utility rate is not based solely on performance of the new utility technology but rather based on fixed and variable costs to introduce the new utility technology. | 11-06-2008 |
20090243517 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING - A controller for controlling a plurality of devices configured for wireless communications in a facility includes a data communications interface communicating with at least one of the devices. The controller further includes a control module configured to provide a control signal to the data communications interface for communicating to a transceiver associated with the device and for turning off the device according to an algorithm wherein the control signal is provided based on a time of day and/or a sensed condition relating to use of the facility. The transceiver reports device data to the control module to quantify a reduction in power obtained by controlling the devices according to the algorithm. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PEAK AND OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY DEMAND BY MONITORING, CONTROLLING AND METERING HIGH INTENSITY FLUORESCENT LIGHTING IN A FACILITY - A method of reducing electricity usage during peak demand periods includes the steps of establishing predetermined load reduction criteria representative of a desire by a power provider to reduce loading on an electricity supply grid, and coordinating with a facility having HIF lighting equipment to permit the power provider to turn-off one or more of the HIF lighting equipment by sending instructions to a master controller at the facility in response to the predetermined load reduction criteria, and establishing a list of HIF lighting equipment to be turned-off in response to the instructions, and configuring the master controller to send an override control signal to the HIF lighting equipment to implement the instructions, and configuring the HIF lighting equipment to send a response signal to the master controller providing a status of the HIF lighting equipment. | 10-01-2009 |
20090299811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TASK MANAGEMENT - An method for managing a sales process via a graphical user interface (GUI) generated by a computer and displayed on a computer display is described. The method includes the step of defining a sales process, the sales process including a first task assigned to first assignee and a second task. The method further includes, at the GUI, displaying a prompt for an identifier of a second assignee upon receipt of an indication that the first task has been completed. The method yet further includes receiving the identifier of the second assignee and assigning the second assignee to the second task. The assignment of the second assignee to the second task is displayed on the computer display, stored in a computer memory device, or displayed on the computer display and stored in a computer memory device. | 12-03-2009 |
20090315485 | LIGHTING FIXTURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lighting fixture system for fluorescent lamps includes one or more fluorescent lamps and one or more ballasts configured to provide controlled power to the one or more fluorescent lamps. The lighting fixture further includes a controller wired to the fluorescent lighting fixture. The controller includes one or more relays configured to turn power provided to the one or more ballasts on and off such that the one or more fluorescent lamps turn on and off with the switching of the one or more relays. The controller further includes a logic circuit configured to control the switching of the one or more relays, wherein the logic circuit is configured to log usage information for the fluorescent lighting fixture in memory. The controller yet further includes communications electronics configured to output the logged usage information. | 12-24-2009 |
20120203601 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING ENERGY CONSUMPTION USING NATURAL LIGHTING FIXTURES - A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes a light sensor to measure an amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture to a building environment. The lighting system further includes processing electronics to receive information from the light sensor and to use the received information to determine when the amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture is sufficient to allow one or more electric lighting fixtures to be turned off or dimmed, the processing electronics causing the one or more electric lighting fixtures to turn off or dim in response to the determination. The processing electronics are further configured to calculate the energy saved from turning off or dimming the one or more lighting fixtures. The lighting system further includes a communications interface configured to transmit the results of the calculation of energy saved from the processing electronics to a second party. | 08-09-2012 |
20120209755 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING ENERGY CONSUMPTION USING NATURAL LIGHTING FIXTURES - A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes a light sensor to measure an amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture to a building environment. The lighting system further includes processing electronics to receive information from the light sensor and to use the received information to determine when the amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture is sufficient to allow one or more electric lighting fixtures to be turned off or dimmed, the processing electronics causing the one or more electric lighting fixtures to turn off or dim in response to the determination. The processing electronics are further configured to calculate the energy saved from turning off or dimming the one or more lighting fixtures. The lighting system further includes a communications interface configured to transmit the results of the calculation of energy saved from the processing electronics to a second party. | 08-16-2012 |
20120233045 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes energy efficient lighting technology for replacing old lighting technology in a building. A computer system is configured to generate a utility invoice for sending to a utility consumer associated with the building. The utility invoice includes a payment amount for a power reduction over time at the new utility rate. The power reduction over time is provided by use of the energy efficient lighting technology. | 09-13-2012 |
20130006437 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PEAK AND OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY DEMAND BY MONITORING, CONTROLLING AND METERING HIGH INTENSITY FLUORESCENT LIGHTING IN A FACILITY - A method of reducing electricity usage during peak demand periods includes the steps of establishing predetermined load reduction criteria representative of a desire by a power provider to reduce loading on an electricity supply grid, and coordinating with a facility having lighting equipment to permit the power provider to turn-off one or more of the lighting equipment by sending instructions to a master controller at the facility in response to the predetermined load reduction criteria, and establishing a list of lighting equipment to be turned-off in response to the instructions, and configuring the master controller to send an override control signal to the lighting equipment to implement the instructions, and configuring the lighting equipment to send a response signal to the master controller providing a status of the lighting equipment. | 01-03-2013 |
20130033183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING - A controller for controlling a plurality of lighting devices configured for wireless communications in a facility includes a data communications interface communicating with at least one of the devices. The controller further includes a control module configured to provide a control signal to the data communications interface for communicating to a transceiver associated with the device and for turning off the device according to an algorithm wherein the control signal is provided based on a time of day and/or a sensed condition relating to use of the facility. The transceiver reports device data to the control module to quantify a reduction in power obtained by controlling the devices according to the algorithm. | 02-07-2013 |
20130131882 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING - A controller for controlling a plurality of lighting devices configured for wireless communications in a facility includes a data communications interface communicating with at least one of the devices. The controller further includes a control module configured to provide a control signal to the data communications interface for communicating to a transceiver associated with the device and for turning off the device according to an algorithm wherein the control signal is provided based on a time of day and/or a sensed condition relating to use of the facility. The transceiver reports device data to the control module to quantify a reduction in power obtained by controlling the devices according to the algorithm. | 05-23-2013 |
20130257292 | LIGHTING FIXTURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lighting fixture system for fluorescent lamps includes one or more fluorescent lamps and one or more ballasts configured to provide controlled power to the one or more fluorescent lamps. The lighting fixture further includes a controller wired to the fluorescent lighting fixture. The controller includes one or more relays configured to turn power provided to the one or more ballasts on and off such that the one or more fluorescent lamps turn on and off with the switching of the one or more relays. The controller further includes a logic circuit configured to control the switching of the one or more relays, wherein the logic circuit is configured to log usage information for the fluorescent lighting fixture in memory. The controller yet further includes communications electronics configured to output the logged usage information. | 10-03-2013 |
20140180491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PEAK AND OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY DEMAND BY MONITORING, CONTROLLING AND METERING LIGHTING IN A FACILITY - A method of reducing electricity usage during peak demand periods includes the steps of establishing predetermined load reduction criteria representative of a desire by a power provider to reduce loading on an electricity supply grid, and coordinating with a facility having lighting equipment to permit the power provider to turn-off one or more of the lighting equipment by sending instructions to a master controller at the facility in response to the predetermined load reduction criteria, and establishing a list of lighting equipment to be turned-off in response to the instructions, and configuring the master controller to send an override control signal to the lighting equipment to implement the instructions, and configuring the lighting equipment to send a response signal to the master controller providing a status of the lighting equipment. | 06-26-2014 |
20140195405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BILLING A UTILITY CONSUMER AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY - A method includes obtaining, at a metering device, power usage information associated with operation of a second technology; calculating, at a processor and based on the power usage information obtained from the metering device, a power base load capacity relief of an electrical system to a utility provider resulting from change from a first technology to the second technology; receiving, at the processor, a technology cost including fixed and variable costs to install and maintain the second technology; calculating, at the processor, a return needed for repayment of the technology cost; determining, by the processor, a new utility rate by apportioning the return needed for repayment of the technology cost as a function of the power base load capacity relief and calculating; and providing a utility invoice to the utility consumer for a power reduction over time at the new utility rate. | 07-10-2014 |
20150061507 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING ENERGY CONSUMPTION USING NATURAL LIGHTING FIXTURES - A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes a light sensor to measure an amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture to a building environment. The lighting system further includes processing electronics to receive information from the light sensor and to use the received information to determine when the amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture is sufficient to allow one or more electric lighting fixtures to be turned off or dimmed, the processing electronics causing the one or more electric lighting fixtures to turn off or dim in response to the determination. The processing electronics are further configured to calculate the energy saved from turning off or dimming the one or more lighting fixtures. The lighting system further includes a communications interface configured to transmit the results of the calculation of energy saved from the processing electronics to a second party. | 03-05-2015 |
Randy Potts, Forest City, IA US
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20150069782 | Modular Window System for Passenger Vehicle - The disclosure relates to apparatus, systems and methods for assembling a passenger vehicle including an improved system for modular window assemblies on passenger vehicles, such as busses. These passenger vehicles feature a unified roof component and modular window units which are configured to be installed directly onto the frame such that the roof and sidewall are correspondingly joined by way of joints. In further implementations, a forward transition region is installed which is also fixedly attached to the unified roof component by way of an H section joint. | 03-12-2015 |
Richard Allen Potts, Ferndale, WA US
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20120296401 | Microprocessor Controlled Medical Laser Device - A microprocessor controlled medical laser device that has a precise laser beam alignment system indicated by a series of sequentially color changing LEDS. The power management system adjusts the LED'S power input so as maximize battery life, increasing it by up to six times. It's alignment is enabled by a triaxial accelerometer that may be accurately calibrated horizontally or to a plethora of angles relative to the horizontal axis. It is shock resistant and times out to turn the laser off after a predetermined time. | 11-22-2012 |
Rodney Lane Potts, Jonesboro, LA US
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20120247790 | FOAM PROPELLANT SYSTEM - A foam propellant system can be transportable and used by individuals to suppress a fire or cover a spill area. The system may include a water and/or foam concentrate source and a compressed air source. The water and/or foam concentrate may be mixed together with the compressed air in a mixing tube under pressure producing an expanded fluffy foam that can be propelled into the desired area. | 10-04-2012 |
Stephen Potts, Libertyville, IL US
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20130226821 | METHOD & APPARTUS FOR IMPROVING THE SKILLSET OF A SALES CANDIDATE BY USING SALES COACHING APPLICATIONS COUPLED TO E-LEARNING TOOLS - A method and apparatus is disclosed to improve a set of tasks performed by a salesperson. In some embodiments, a method comprises of receiving information about competencies being performed by a salesperson in order to complete a sales transaction, wherein each of the competencies associated with a salesperson is given a quantitative value. In some embodiments, the method comprises of identifying tasks being performed by the salesperson to support said competencies and assigning an individual value to said tasks in a manner to affect the quantitative value of the competencies. In some embodiments, a method for generating revenue by hyperlinking the tasks performed by a salesperson to e-learning courses is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprising of determining and assigning an e-learning course for a salesperson, and negotiating billing and revenue sharing plans is disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
Stephen Cary Potts, Huntsville, AL US
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20150330867 | DIAGNOSIS OF GEAR CONDITION BY COMPARING DATA FROM COUPLED GEARS - A method and system for diagnosing gear condition by comparing data collected from each member of a set of coupled gears, including mating gears. Data containing vibrations or other signals from the set of coupled gears are collected. Condition indicators are calculated from the vibration data. The values of these condition indicators are compared for each pair of coupled gears. A divergence of the condition indicators as indicated by the comparison may indicate the presence of a faulted or otherwise anomalous condition. Such indication may be provided to a user. In one variation, the vibration data are used to calculate a synchronous average for each gear and the condition indicators are based on the synchronous average. | 11-19-2015 |
Steve Potts, Andover, MA US
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20140148224 | FAR FIELD NOISE SUPPRESSION FOR TELEPHONY DEVICES - Noise suppression systems and methods suppress far field noise in a microphone signal. A telephony system includes a main microphone and a reference microphone. In one example, the main microphone and the reference microphone can be located in the same device. In another example, the main microphone and the reference microphone can be located in two separate devices. A DSP can use the reference microphone signal to carry out suppression of far field noise in the main microphone signal. In one approach the DSP can determine an estimate of far field noise in the main microphone signal based on a noise estimate of the reference microphone signal and a reference and main microphone coupling estimate, and then subtract the far field noise estimate from the main microphone signal. Alternatively, the DSP can suppress the main microphone signal if it determines that a local talker is inactive. | 05-29-2014 |
Steven Potts, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20120076390 | METHODS FOR FEATURE ANALYSIS ON CONSECUTIVE TISSUE SECTIONS - Feature analysis on consecutive tissue sections (FACTS) includes obtaining a plurality of consecutive tissue sections from a tissue sample, staining the sections with at least one biomarker, obtaining a digital image thereof, and identifying one or more regions of interest within a middle of the consecutive tissue sections. The digital images of the consecutive tissue sections are registered for alignment and the one or more regions of interest are transferred from the image of the middle section to the images of the adjacent sections. Each image of the consecutive tissue sections is then analyzed and scored as appropriate. Using FACTS methods, pathologist time for annotation is reduced to a single slide. Optionally, multiple middle sections may be annotated for regions of interest and transferred accordingly. | 03-29-2012 |
Steven L. Potts, Andover, MA US
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20150365762 | ACOUSTIC PERIMETER FOR REDUCING NOISE TRANSMITTED BY A COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN AN OPEN-PLAN ENVIRONMENT - The amount of far-field noise transmitted by a primary communication device in an open-plan office environment is reduced by defining an acoustic perimeter of reference microphones around the primary device. Reference microphones generate a reference audio input including far-field noise in the proximity of the primary device. The primary device generates a main audio input including the voice of the primary speaker as well as background noise. Reference audio input is compared to main audio input to identify the background noise portion of the main audio signal. A noise reduction algorithm suppresses the identified background noise in the main audio signal. The one or more reference microphones defining the acoustic perimeter may be included in separate microphone devices placed in proximity to the main desktop phone, microphones within other nearby desktop telephone devices, or a combination of both types of devices. | 12-17-2015 |
Tera Marie Fillion Potts, West Boyston, MA US
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20120258160 | CHEMICALLY MODIFIED CELLULOSE FIBROUS MESHES FOR USE AS TISSUE ENGINEERING SCAFFOLDS - Cellulose and sulfated cellulose fibrous meshes exhibiting robust structural and mechanical integrity in water were fabricated using a combination of electrospinning, thermal-mechanical annealing and chemical modifications. The sulfated fibrous mesh exhibited higher retention capacity for human recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-2 than the cellulose mesh, and the retained proteins remained biologically active for at least 7 days. The sulfated fibrous mesh also more readily supported the attachment and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells in the absence of osteogenic growth factors. These properties combined make the sulfated cellulose fibrous mesh a promising bone tissue engineering scaffold. | 10-11-2012 |
Thomas Ian Potts, West Chester, PA US
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20120046970 | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A controlled substance distribution system may include a controlling entity having a database. The database may include data associated with a patient, an amount of a controlled substance that the patient is authorized to receive, and an amount of the controlled substance that the patient has already received during a time period. The system may include a token having a unique identifier. The data may include data that is associated with the unique identifier. The system may include a dispensing center having a computing device in communication with the controlling entity. The computing device may be configured to obtain the unique identifier from the token, transmit the unique identifier and a request for the controlled substance to the controlling entity, receive an indication of whether or not the request is allowed, and authorize a dispensing event in response to the request if the indication indicates that the request is allowed. | 02-23-2012 |
Thomas J. Potts, West Chester, FL US
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20090029609 | FRESH WATER FLUSHING SYSTEM FOR BOAT ENGINES - The present invention is a system and method for flushing marine engines with fresh water comprising a three way valve configured to receive three hose connections, a fresh water inlet; hoses to connect said valve to a marine engine; and union rings at the junction of each hose connection. | 01-29-2009 |
Thomas John Potts, West Chester, PA US
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20120046970 | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A controlled substance distribution system may include a controlling entity having a database. The database may include data associated with a patient, an amount of a controlled substance that the patient is authorized to receive, and an amount of the controlled substance that the patient has already received during a time period. The system may include a token having a unique identifier. The data may include data that is associated with the unique identifier. The system may include a dispensing center having a computing device in communication with the controlling entity. The computing device may be configured to obtain the unique identifier from the token, transmit the unique identifier and a request for the controlled substance to the controlling entity, receive an indication of whether or not the request is allowed, and authorize a dispensing event in response to the request if the indication indicates that the request is allowed. | 02-23-2012 |
Tony P. Potts, Warren, MI US
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20140201972 | FEED MECHANISM FOR SWAGABLE LOCKBOLT COLLARS - An air-driven feeder tool is provided for presenting swagable collars one at a time for placement on the shanks of lockbolts and thereby made ready for the application of a swaging tool. The swaging tool breaks off a pintail from the lockbolt and a vacuum system draws the broken-off pintails through a vacuum device and into a receptacle for safe disposal. The feeder mechanism comprises a magazine holding a supply f side-by-side collars, a presentation piece holding a short working collars and a worker-actuable trigger mechanism between the two queues for transferring collars, one at a time, from the magazine to the presentation queue. Two embodiments of the feeder tool are disclosed, each with a unique trigger position. | 07-24-2014 |
20150184689 | FEED DEVICES FOR SWAGABLE LOCKBOLT COLLARS - An air-driven feeder tool is provided for presenting swagable collars one at a time for placement on the shanks of lockbolts and thereby made ready for the application of a swaging tool. The swaging tool breaks off a pintail from the lockbolt and a vacuum system draws the broken-off pintails through a vacuum device and into a receptacle for safe disposal. The feeder mechanism comprises a magazine holding a supply of side-by-side collars, a presentation piece holding a short working collars and a worker-actuable trigger mechanism between the two queues for transferring collars, one at a time, from the magazine to the presentation queue. Two embodiments of the feeder tool are disclosed, each with a unique trigger position. | 07-02-2015 |
Warren B. Potts, Fitchburg, MA US
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20150331001 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FATTY ACIDS - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to CO | 11-19-2015 |
Wayne K. Potts, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110229925 | ASSAYS FOR PERFORMANCE OF ORGANISMS IN PHENOTRONS - A phenotron assay can be used for determining an adverse effect on health by: identifying an exposure condition to be studied for an adverse effect on the health of an organism; providing a phenotron having one or more sensors each configured to sense a signal; introducing one or more test founder organisms into the phenotron, said test founder organisms each having a signal emitting tag that is sensed by the one or more sensors and each being exposed to the exposure condition; introducing one or more control founder organisms into the phenotron, said control founder organisms each having a signal emitting tag that is sensed by the one or more sensors and none of said control founder organisms being exposed to the exposure condition; collecting, from the one or more sensors, signals from the tags to obtain data indicative of a parameter of the health of the one or more test founder organisms compared to the one or more control founder organisms; and determining from the data whether the exposure condition has an adverse effect on the health of the one or more test founder organisms. | 09-22-2011 |
William Potts, Wilmington, DE US
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20090004106 | Radioligands for the 5 -Ht1b Receptor - The present invention provides novel radioligands for the 5-HT | 01-01-2009 |