Skinner, CA
Andrew Francis Skinner, Valley Village, CA US
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20100121955 | EARLY DETECTION OF HIGH VOLUME PEER-TO-PEER SWARMS - Early detection of high volume swarms in a peer-to-peer network, including a data feed of peer-to-peer swarm activity, and an analytics engine processing the data feed and identifying the high volume swarms that have parameters that exceed a threshold. The system can include a pre-processing section for conditioning the swarm data for the analytics section. There can also be a verification section that confirms that the peer download file matches the target file. The early detection provides for enhanced anti-piracy efforts, improved allocation of network resources, and better business decision-making. | 05-13-2010 |
Craig Skinner, Newport Beach, CA US
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20100077767 | EMISSION FREE INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE - Disclosed is a process to start-up, operate, and shut down a gasifier and an integrated gasification combined cycle complex without flaring while additionally reducing the release of contaminants such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and nitrogen oxides. The process is accomplished by scrubbing ventable sour gases and passing scrubbed sour gases and ventable sweet gases to a vent gas combustor for controlled combustion prior to release of any such gases to the atmosphere. Additionally, the gases are subjected to a CO oxidation treatment and selective catalytic reduction treatment prior to release to the atmosphere. | 04-01-2010 |
20110070135 | Processes and Apparatuses for Purifying Greenhouse Gases - This invention relates to processes and apparatuses for purifying greenhouse gases. This invention relates to processes and apparatuses for drying carbon dioxide and/or producing syngas. The process includes the step of contacting a greenhouse gas stream having a contaminant with a solvent stream to at least partially reduce an amount of the contaminant and form a used solvent stream. The process includes the step of using the greenhouse gas stream for carbon sequestration, enhanced oil recovery, industrial gas supply, or chemical synthesis and production. | 03-24-2011 |
20110120012 | MINIMAL SOUR GAS EMISSION FOR AN INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE COMPLEX - Disclosed is a process to start-up, operate, and shut down a gasifier and an integrated gasification combined cycle complex with minimal sour gas emissions while additionally reducing the release of contaminants such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and nitrogen oxides. The process is accomplished by starting up with a sulfur free feedstock and by scrubbing any ventable sour gases free of sulfur contaminants prior to release of any such gases to the atmosphere. | 05-26-2011 |
Cristina Skinner, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140068834 | WEARABLE BLANKET - A garment is described that may be used as a wearable blankets for an infant. The garment may include symmetric tops and bottom pieces having fasteners about the edge. A double sided zip fastener around the sides and bottom permits the wearable blankets to be opened from the bottom or from the side. A snap at one shoulder permits the sack to be easily put on or taken off. An alternative embodiment includes a liner that may be zipped into the inside of the wearable blankets for additional warmth. | 03-13-2014 |
Darrin Skinner, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110010263 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING KEYWORD BIDDING PRICES - A computer-implemented method and system for managing keyword bidding prices are disclosed. An example system embodiment includes an automatic keyword bidding module, operably coupled with a processor and a memory, operable to determine a revenue per click value associated with a keyword, obtain bidding information associated with the keyword, obtain automatic bid controls associated with the keyword, and automatically generate a bid value for the keyword based on the revenue per click value, the bidding information, and the automatic bid controls. | 01-13-2011 |
20120290386 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING KEYWORD BIDDING PRICES - A computer-implemented method and system for managing keyword bidding prices are disclosed. An example system embodiment includes an automatic keyword bidding module, operably coupled with a processor and a memory, operable to determine a revenue per click value associated with a keyword, obtain bidding information associated with the keyword, obtain automatic bid controls associated with the keyword, and automatically generate a bid value for the keyword based on the revenue per click value, the bidding information, and the automatic bid controls. | 11-15-2012 |
20150235278 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING KEYWORD BIDDING PRICES - A computer-implemented method and system for managing keyword bidding prices are disclosed. An example system embodiment includes an automatic keyword bidding module, operably coupled with a processor and a memory, operable to determine a revenue per click value associated with a keyword, obtain bidding information associated with the keyword, obtain automatic bid controls associated with the keyword, and automatically generate a bid value for the keyword based on the revenue per click value, the bidding information, and the automatic bid controls. | 08-20-2015 |
David Skinner, Los Altos, CA US
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20150052316 | CENTRALIZED MEMORY ALLOCATION WITH WRITE POINTER DRIFT CORRECTION - A system for writing data includes a memory, at least one memory controller and control logic. The memory stores data units. The memory controller receives a write request associated with a data unit and stores the data unit in the memory. The memory controller also transmits a reply that includes an address where the data unit is stored. The control logic receives the reply and determines whether the address in the reply differs from an address included in replies associated with other memory controllers by a threshold amount. When this occurs, the control logic performs a corrective action to bring an address associated with the memory controller back within a defined range. | 02-19-2015 |
David D. Skinner, Redwood Shores, CA US
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20130027866 | STAND TO SUPPORT AN ELEMENT OF A COMPUTING SYSTEM - A stand for a computing system includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel, second panel, and third panel may be pivoted to provide support in a low-angle orientation, a high-angle orientation, and a flat orientation. | 01-31-2013 |
David N. Skinner, Cupertino, CA US
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20090040239 | Graphic object translation system - A graphic object translation system is described. The graphic object translation system has an automatically retracting arcuate control component that has a rest position to which it returns after being moved and released. The graphic object translation system also has a graphic control component that is responsive to a movement of the arcuate control component and causes a graphic object to be graphically translated from its existing position. | 02-12-2009 |
20110303803 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile. | 12-15-2011 |
David N. Skinner, Redwood Shores, CA US
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20090035608 | INTERSECTING BATTERY CAVITIES - A system comprising a first battery cavity and a second battery cavity adjacent to the first battery cavity. Both of the first and second battery cavities are oriented in a common direction. The system also comprises a third battery cavity which comprises at least part of the first battery cavity and at least part of the second battery cavity. The third battery cavity is oriented in a different direction than the common direction. | 02-05-2009 |
Harry B. Skinner, Corona Del Mar, CA US
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20120232325 | RADIOACTIVE BONE CEMENT - Methods are described for treating a target tissue with a radioisotope. Some methods include determining a distance between a target tissue and a surface of a matrix material to be positioned adjacent the target tissue and, based on the determined distance, determining an activity to be mixed with the matrix material to obtain a desired activity concentration. Some methods further include mixing the radioisotope with the matrix material. In some embodiments, the matrix material is a bone cement, and the target tissue is a tumor in a bone. The radioisotope may be a beta-emitting radioisotope mixed in the cement at a concentration to form a radioactive cement. | 09-13-2012 |
20160058905 | RADIOACTIVE BONE CEMENT - A target tissue can be treated with a radioisotope. Some methods for treating a target tissue with a radioisotope include determining a distance between a target tissue and a surface of a matrix material to be positioned adjacent the target tissue and, based on the determined distance, determining an activity to be mixed with the matrix material to obtain a desired activity concentration. Some methods further include mixing the radioisotope with the matrix material. In some embodiments, the matrix material comprises bone cement, and the target tissue is a tumor in a bone. The radioisotope may be a beta-emitting radioisotope mixed in the cement at a concentration to form a radioactive cement. | 03-03-2016 |
Jack L. Skinner, Brentwood, CA US
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20120114841 | METHOD OF MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The present invention is a method of making a composite polymeric material by dissolving a vinyl thermoplastic polymer, un-functionalized carbon nanotubes and hydroxylated carbon nanotubes and optionally additives in a solvent to make a solution and removing at least a portion of the solvent after casting onto a substrate to make thin films. The material has enhanced conductivity properties due to the blending of the un-functionalized and hydroxylated carbon nanotubes. | 05-10-2012 |
James L. Skinner, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090288113 | LOG-BASED TARGETING OF ADVERTISEMENTS TO GROUPS - In accordance with one or more aspects, a consumer device obtains advertisement event data indicating a time when an advertisement is to be presented, and maintains the advertisement event data in a log. Advertisement data corresponding to the advertisement event data is presented at the indicated time if the advertisement event data corresponds to a subscriber group of which the consumer device is a member, otherwise the advertisement data is not presented. In accordance with one or more other aspects, program event data and advertisement event data are both obtained. Electronic program guide data is generated including both the program data and the advertisement event data, and is sent to one or more consumer devices. | 11-19-2009 |
Jason Skinner, Folsom, CA US
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20150020002 | ADAPTIVELY NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY TOGETHER THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INSIGHTS - Methods and Apparatuses for a collaborative effort from a group of participants on an issue-exploration process on one or more client machines are discussed. A form-based Internet application that consists of a systematic structure of a series of tab forms to set up a framework for a collaborative effort from a group of participants on an issue-exploration process is configured for an initial issue. The form-based Internet application via the series of tab forms is configured to enable and collect knowledge and insights from the group of participants during the stages of the issue-exploration process. The form-based Internet application has an open framework with the stages of the issue-exploration process in that an actual content of the ideas contributed by participants actively shapes a non-linear progression of the issue-exploration process from the initial issue to the current issue in the issue-exploration process. | 01-15-2015 |
Keith Skinner, Aurora, CA US
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20120046361 | ETHYL PYRUVATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions and methods are disclosed for use of ethyl pyruvate to boost energy, endurance, or to feel good, or to lose weight. Pharmaceutical preparations having ethyl pyruvate are disclosed herein as well. | 02-23-2012 |
Keith M. Skinner, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140317684 | Security Actuator for a Dynamically Programmable Computer Network - A network security policy may be implemented at network switches as a set of active packet disposition directives. In a dynamically programmable network, the network switches can be dynamically reprogrammed with packet disposition directives. A security actuator receives flow policy directives from a number of network applications. The flow policy directives express higher-level network security policy goals, including blocking and/or redirecting network traffic. The security actuator converts a flow policy directive into one or more packet disposition directives. The packet disposition directives may include trigger rules to cause network communications to be monitored for matching trigger packets. An automated mechanism initiated by the security actuator may cause trigger packets to be forwarded to the security actuator for analysis. The security actuator may generate packet disposition directives in response to receiving the trigger packets. | 10-23-2014 |
Michael Skinner, San Diego, CA US
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20090074862 | LOW-DOSE DOXEPIN FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep. | 03-19-2009 |
20110077200 | COMBINATION THERAPY USING LOW-DOSE DOXEPIN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SLEEP - A composition comprising doxepin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof, and a compound that enhances sleep onset, sleep maintenance or reduces early morning awakenings. These compositions are useful for treating multiple manifestations of insomnia. | 03-31-2011 |
20110166215 | METHODS OF IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF DOXEPIN - Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient. | 07-07-2011 |
20110318412 | LOW DOSE DOXEPIN FORMULATIONS, INCLUDING BUCCAL, SUBLINGUAL AND FASTMELT FORMULATIONS, AND USES OF THE SAME TO TREAT INSOMNIA - The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep. | 12-29-2011 |
20130005655 | COMBINATION THERAPY USING LOW-DOSE DOXEPIN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SLEEP - A composition comprising doxepin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof, and a compound that enhances sleep onset, sleep maintenance or reduces early morning awakenings. These compositions are useful for treating multiple manifestations of insomnia. | 01-03-2013 |
20130041021 | METHODS OF IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF DOXEPIN - Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient. | 02-14-2013 |
20130259936 | LOW-DOSE DOXEPIN FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael Skinner, San Jose, CA US
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20090130639 | TACTILE DISPLAY TO ALLOW SIGHT IMPAIRED TO FEEL VISUAL INFORMATION INCLUDING COLOR - A tactile display may comprise an array of pins that may be raised in height relative to one another to represent contours of objects in a graphic image or picture when touched. Various physical attributes may be given to individual pins to represent color or brightness. For example, pins may be heated or cooled to represent cool or warm colors in the original image. Pins may also be vibrated or otherwise enhanced to represent color or brightness information in the original image. | 05-21-2009 |
20150084202 | DIE EDGE SIDE CONNECTION - An apparatus comprises a first integrated circuit (IC) die that includes a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, a second IC die including a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, wherein the second IC die is arranged adjacent to the first IC die, and includes an electrically conductive bond in contact with at least one of the top surface or the side surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the first IC die and the top surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the second IC die. | 03-26-2015 |
20150214188 | FLEXIBLY-WRAPPED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE - Embodiments of a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device and a method for mounting a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die to a substrate are disclosed. In some embodiments, the flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device includes a substrate and a flexible integrated circuit die coupled to the substrate in a substantially vertical orientation with reference to a surface of the substrate. | 07-30-2015 |
Michael Skinner, San Francisco, CA US
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20150310570 | OPEN PRICING AND PRICING RULES - A pricing rules engine identifies a plurality of potential competitors for a travel property and identifies one or more rule conditions. The pricing rules engine performs a pricing correlation on the plurality of potential competitors according to the one or more rule conditions and determines, based on a result of the pricing correlation, at least one of the plurality of potential competitors to be included in a competitor set. When an offer price exceeds a rule threshold, the pricing rules engine adjusts a sub-rate price discount for the travel property according to rates charged by competitor travel properties in the competitor set. When the capacity for a given room type satisfies the rule threshold, the pricing rules engine adjusts a price modifier for the given room type according to rates charged by competitor travel properties in the competitor set. | 10-29-2015 |
20160055505 | PRICE ELASTICITY TESTING - An elasticity tester to initiate a price elasticity experiment during an experiment period, the price elasticity experiment to test a price elasticity for bookings made during the experiment period for a travel property for a day of arrival and adjusts a recommended price to an adjusted price for the travel property during the experiment period according to user-defined test configuration parameters. The elasticity tester further measures actual bookings made during the experiment period for the travel property for the day of arrival at the adjusted price and compares the actual bookings made at the adjusted price to forecasted bookings for the travel property at the recommended price. | 02-25-2016 |
Michael P. Skinner, San Jose, CA US
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20150048520 | MAGNETIC CONTACTS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to integrated circuit (IC) package assemblies with magnetic contacts, as well as corresponding fabrication methods and systems incorporating such magnetic contacts. A first IC substrate may have a first magnet coupled with a first electrical routing feature. A second IC substrate may have a second magnet coupled with a second electrical routing feature. The magnets may be embedded in the IC substrates and/or electrical routing features. The magnets may generate a magnetic field that extends across a gap between the first and second electrical routing features. Electrically conductive magnetic particles may be applied to one or both of the IC substrates to form a magnetic interconnect structure that extends across the gap. In some embodiments, magnetic contacts may be demagnetized by heating the magnets to a corresponding partial demagnetization temperature (PDT) or Curie temperature. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 02-19-2015 |
20150235920 | FLOW DIVERSION DEVICES - Embodiments of flow diversion devices (FDDs) are disclosed herein. An FDD may include a body formed of a body material and a plurality of thermally deformable fins arranged along the body. Individual fins of the plurality of fins may include first and second materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs). Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150357311 | MAGNETIC CONTACTS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to integrated circuit (IC) package assemblies with magnetic contacts, as well as corresponding fabrication methods and systems incorporating such magnetic contacts. A first IC substrate may have a first magnet coupled with a first electrical routing feature. A second IC substrate may have a second magnet coupled with a second electrical routing feature. The magnets may be embedded in the IC substrates and/or electrical routing features. The magnets may generate a magnetic field that extends across a gap between the first and second electrical routing features. Electrically conductive magnetic particles may be applied to one or both of the IC substrates to form a magnetic interconnect structure that extends across the gap. In some embodiments, magnetic contacts may be demagnetized by heating the magnets to a corresponding partial demagnetization temperature (PDT) or Curie temperature. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 12-10-2015 |
Pam Skinner, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20160051027 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING LICE AND NITS - A heated air system may include a heater/blower device, hose, and nozzle for blowing and heating air. The nozzle may be adapted and shaped for treatment of an ectoparasite infestation on an animal or person. Methods of treatment of an ectoparasite infestation may include applying a product to the hair to kill or slow hatched ectoparasites, combing out all the hatched ectoparasites, and heating air and applying heated air to a portion of the animal or person's body being treated to dehydrate any eggs and/or ectoparasites on the body. | 02-25-2016 |
Paul W. Skinner, St. Helena, CA US
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20090105886 | CONDUIT WITH ATTACHED SENSORS FOR SENSING A CHARACTERISTIC OF PLANT GROWTH - A system for automating the growing of crops, such as grapevines. Combinations of data from sensors local to a vineyard, and from optional remote stations and sensors, is combined with a control system to accurately control the dispensing of water and chemicals such as insecticides, disease prevention fungicides and fertilizers. The materials are dispensed through a multiple channel conduit which allows conflicting, or incompatible, types of materials to be transported through a common assembly. Sensors are attached to the conduit so that the placement of sensors can occur simultaneously with the laying of the conduit. This approach also ensures correct placement and spacing of the sensors with respect to each plant, or plant area, to be monitored and treated. | 04-23-2009 |
20130318867 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM USING EXTERNAL DATA - A system for automating the growing of crops, such as grapevines. Combinations of data from sensors local to a vineyard, and from optional remote stations and sensors, is combined with a control system to accurately control the dispensing of water and chemicals such as insecticides, disease prevention fungicides and fertilizers. The materials are dispensed through a multiple channel conduit which allows conflicting, or incompatible, types of materials to be transported through a common assembly. Sensors are attached to the conduit so that the placement of sensors can occur simultaneously with the laying of the conduit. This approach also ensures correct placement and spacing of the sensors with respect to each plant, or plant area, to be monitored and treated. | 12-05-2013 |
Philip J. Skinner, San Diego, CA US
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20090258892 | FUSED PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF TREATMENT OF METABOLIC-RELATED DISORDERS THEREOF - The present invention relates to certain fused pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. | 10-15-2009 |
20110172209 | 3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-B]PYRIDIN-5-OL DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF GPR81 RECEPTOR DISORDERS - The present invention is directed to certain 3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-ol derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists of the GPR81 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of GPR81 associated disorders, for example, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, atheromatous disease, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, syndrome X, obesity, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, transplant rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, type 1 diabetes and acne. | 07-14-2011 |
Rebecca E. Skinner, San Francisco, CA US
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20150278229 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING AND ANALYZING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - In one aspect, a method of managing environmental data associated with a geographic location includes: (a) obtaining geographical data of the geographic location; (b) obtaining meteorological data of the geographic location; (c) obtaining biological data of the geographic location; (d) cross-linking the geographical data, the meteorological data, and the biological data of the geographic location; and (5) presenting the cross-linked data for the geographic location in a graphic format. In one aspect, a method of environmental analysis includes (a) acquiring biological data of a geographic location from at least one of a server and user input; (b) obtaining information regarding environmental activities in the geographic location; (c) correlating the biological data and the information regarding the environmental activities within a period of time; and (d) simulating a potential environmental impact of an activity based on the correlation. | 10-01-2015 |
Steven Michael Skinner, San Diego, CA US
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20150315973 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A FLASHBACK AND MITIGATING DAMAGE FROM THE FLASHBACK TO A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A system is provided for detecting and mitigating damage from flashback in a combustion system. The combustion system includes an injector and a combustor. The system includes a supply line coupled to the combustor. The supply line defines an end configured to face with the combustor. The end is provided with a fusible component that is configured to melt in the event of a flashback and release an extinguishing agent into the combustor. | 11-05-2015 |
Victor Janeiro Skinner, Grass Valley, CA US
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20150256565 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COLLABORATION OF VIDEO FILES - A method, system and program product comprise communicating to a server system. The server system is at least configured to receive video/audio uploads from users, to maintain the uploads in a database of collaborations comprising video files where each of the video files comprises a same video file format, and to send to a user a collaboration. A collaboration from the server system is received for presentation to a user. A contribution to the received collaboration is recorded. The contribution is uploaded to the server system. The server system is further configured to process the contribution into the received collaboration to have the same video file format and to at least layer audio. | 09-10-2015 |