Weston, US
Adam R. Weston, Brier, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120305706 | System and Method for Insulating Frame Member - There is provided an insulation system and method for a transport vehicle. The system has first and second frame members; a first rigid foam insulation member extending between the first and second frame members; a second rigid foam insulation member, where a first sidewall of the first insulation member integrates with a second sidewall of the second insulation member; and, a third rigid foam insulation member where the second sidewall of the first insulation member integrates with a first sidewall of the third insulation member. Each of the insulation members is surrounded by a protective layer. When the insulation members are integrated, the second and third insulation members impart one or more compression forces on the first insulation member and on the first frame member in order to secure the first insulation member in place without use of any fastener device. | 12-06-2012 |
Anthony R. Weston, Eagle Point, OR US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130101569 | HAIR GROWTH STIMULANT - A composition of a mixture of vitamin and herbal supplements. Supplementation of the composition promotes hair growth and thickness by increasing the number of hairs and preventing hair loss. The concentration of the vitamin and herbal supplements in the composition is suitably about 0.01-100%. The composition may comprise a suitable carrier, solvent and/or emulgent. The composition may be, for example, an internally ingested tablet, a capsule, drops or a suspension. This formulation will enhance the hair thickness and provide elements for growing hair in humans and animals. | 04-25-2013 |
Brad Weston, Frisco, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130167872 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE BIOLOGICAL CARRYOVER USING INDUCTION HEATING - Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device. | 07-04-2013 |
Bradley Weston, Frisco, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140271411 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MITIGATE BUBBLE FORMATION IN A LIQUID - Methods and apparatus to mitigate bubble formation in a liquid are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a bottom wall, a first baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall, and a second baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall. The first baffle is spaced apart from the second baffle, and the first baffle and the second baffle are positioned radially relative to an axis of rotation of the apparatus. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan T. Weston, Austin, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120187998 | MULTIPLE FUNCTION POWER DOMAIN LEVEL SHIFTER - A level shifter including input and output power nodes, input and output reference nodes, input and output signal nodes, and a lever shifter network. The input power and input reference nodes operate within a first power domain and the output power and output reference nodes operate within a second power domain. The level shifter network receives an input signal operable within the first power domain, performs voltage shifting between the input and output power nodes and between the input and output reference nodes, and provides an output signal output signal indicative of the input signal that operates within the second power domain. The level shifter may include power and/or ground bypass such that either one or both of power and ground voltage shifting may be bypassed for faster switching. The level shifter may include an isolation input to assert the output to a known level. | 07-26-2012 |
Daniel A. Weston, Cottage Grove, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090308920 | TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH REMOVEABLE COSMETIC ARTICLE - A transaction product has an account identifier and includes one or more cosmetic articles. The cosmetic article may be held in place by a tray such that both are readily removable from the housing. The transaction product and its various components, taken together, have a visual appeal accentuated by a sense of depth provided by employing indicia on different visual planes and by using transparent and/or translucent panels. The indicia may be evocative of the nature of cosmetic article, including graphics that depict the color, texture, or other physical properties of the particular cosmetic article enclosed within the transaction product. The account identifier is associated with the housing and links the transaction product to an account or record having a value configured to be used toward one or more of a purchase and a use of goods or services. | 12-17-2009 |
David Weston, Oak Ridge, TN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140206539 | PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIUM - This disclosure presents the | 07-24-2014 |
David Alan Weston, Greenville, SC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140215785 | 1-D Tire Patch Apparatus and Methodology - Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about | 08-07-2014 |
David E. Weston, Minneapolis, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100268159 | RETROGRADE CORONARY SINUS PERFUSION CANNULA AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A retrograde coronary sinus perfusion catheter including a tubular catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner lumen, and an inflatable balloon spaced proximally from the distal end of the catheter body, wherein the balloon is echogenically enhanced. | 10-21-2010 |
Donald Weston, Phoenix, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090035939 | FABRICATION METHOD TO MINIMIZE BALLAST LAYER DEFECTS - A method for minimizing fabrication defects in ballast contact to a conductor in monolithically integrated semiconductor devices includes forming a sloping sidewall ( | 02-05-2009 |
Douglas S. Weston, Tipp City, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090127837 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is disclosed herein, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells; a diffuser member disposed in the internal passageway, the diffuser member being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, wherein the diffuser member consists essentially of a non-rigid fabric member formed from a permeable material, the non-rigid fabric member is independent of the first material used to form the first cushion section and the permeable material of the non-rigid fabric member is the main source of fluid flow into each inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells such that the inflation gas must pass through the permeable material; and means for restricting fluid flow between the plurality of inflatable cells by limiting fluid flow between an exterior portion of the diffuser member and an interior surface of the internal passageway proximate to an edge of the inlet openings of the plurality of inflatable cells. | 05-21-2009 |
20100270781 | SIDE AIRBAG CUSHION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an inflatable cushion for deployment along an interior side of a vehicle. In one exemplary embodiment the inflatable cushion has: an inflatable portion, the inflatable portion partially surrounding an area; a non-inflatable member secured to the inflatable portion and positioned in the area; and a retentive pocket formed by the non-inflatable member and the inflatable cushion, the retentive pocket having a periphery bounded on at least one side by the non-inflatable member and the non-inflatable member being configured such that a recessed area is formed in the retentive pocket, the recessed area being disposed within the periphery of the retentive pocket. | 10-28-2010 |
20110057424 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH FABRIC DIFFUSER - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member secured in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells; and means for restricting fluid flow between the plurality of inflatable cells by limiting fluid flow between an exterior portion of the fabric diffuser member and an interior surface of the internal passageway proximate to an edge of the inlet openings of the plurality of inflatable cells. | 03-10-2011 |
20110057425 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having a first sheet of material; a second sheet of material, the first sheet of material being secured to the first sheet of material to define the inflatable cushion; wherein at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the inflatable cushion is defined by a seam wherein the first sheet is secured to the second sheet only by a plurality of stitches and the inflatable cushion maintains an internal pressure in a range of greater than 20 KPa and less than 50 KPa for at least 1.5 seconds during inflation of the inflatable cushion. | 03-10-2011 |
20110062689 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH FABRIC DIFFUSER - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member located in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being sealed at one end and open on another end for receipt of an inflation gas, the fabric diffuser being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells through a plurality of inflation openings, wherein a height of the fabric diffuser in an inflated configuration is less than a length of the fabric diffuser in the inflated configuration and wherein the fabric diffuser is rolled inwardly to define an un-inflated configuration, the height of the fabric diffuser in the un-inflated configuration being less than the height of the fabric diffuser when it is in an inflated configuration. | 03-17-2011 |
20120104735 | SIDE AIRBAG CUSHION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An inflatable having: an inflatable portion, the inflatable portion partially surrounding an area when the inflatable portion is inflated; a non-inflatable member secured to the inflatable portion and positioned in the area; and a retentive pocket formed by the non-inflatable member, the retentive pocket having a periphery bounded on at least one side by the non-inflatable member and a peripheral portion of the non-inflatable member being configured to vary a length of the peripheral portion of the non-inflatable member such that a recessed area is formed in the retentive pocket. | 05-03-2012 |
Ed Weston, Cary, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090000862 | MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system for a motorcycle engine includes a muffler assembly. The muffler assembly includes a downstream attenuation portion adapted to be positioned substantially rearward of the motorcycle engine and having a first height, an upstream portion adapted to be positioned substantially forward of the motorcycle engine and having a second height, and an intermediate attenuation portion between the upstream portion and the downstream attenuation portion. The intermediate attenuation portion is adapted to be positioned substantially below the motorcycle engine and has a third height less than half the first height. In some embodiments, a motorcycle is provided, in which the motorcycle engine is positioned substantially within a recess of the muffler assembly to a depth greater than the third height. | 01-01-2009 |
Edward A. Weston, Cary, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090008179 | MOTORCYCLE HAVING A ROTATABLY-MOUNTED ENGINE - A motorcycle includes a frame including a first engine mount defining a first attachment axis, the frame further including a second engine mount spaced forwardly of the first engine mount. The motorcycle further includes an engine mounted to the frame at least by the first engine mount and the second engine mount, wherein the engine is configured to rotate relative to the frame about the first attachment axis when the engine is detached from the second engine mount. A radiator is mounted to the engine. The radiator is fluidly coupled to the engine for heat transfer, and the radiator is configured to rotate with the engine relative to the frame about the first attachment axis | 01-08-2009 |
20090008180 | RESILIENT MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTORCYCLE RADIATOR - A mounting member for mounting a radiator assembly on a motorcycle. The mounting member includes a central portion including a mounting location configured to be attached to a rigid structure of the motorcycle. The mounting member further includes first and second resilient legs extending outwardly from the central portion and including respective mounting locations configured to be attached to the radiator assembly. The mounting member is part of a resilient mounting arrangement for mounting the radiator assembly on the motorcycle. | 01-08-2009 |
Frank Weston, Riverdale, UT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100218418 | RECHARGEABLE FIRE STARTER AND LONG BURNING FUEL - A method and apparatus is disclosed for a rechargeable fire starter and a long burning fuel. The disclosure relates to a rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel. The rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel may comprise an absorbent having a porous mineral, or a combination of one or more porous minerals along with wood pellets. The absorbent may then be saturated with a flammable liquid. This combination provides a rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel that is relatively impervious to moisture. | 09-02-2010 |
Frank O. Weston, Riverdale, UT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150068111 | RECHARGEABLE FIRE STARTER AND LONG BURNING FUEL - A method and apparatus is disclosed for a rechargeable fire starter and a long burning fuel. The disclosure relates to a rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel. The rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel may comprise an absorbent having a porous mineral, or a combination of one or more porous minerals along with wood pellets. The absorbent may then be saturated with a flammable liquid. This combination provides a rechargeable fire starter and long burning fuel that is relatively impervious to moisture. | 03-12-2015 |
Frederick T. Weston, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150096502 | DOG LEASH AND RUN SYSTEM - A dog leash and run restraint system which allows significant area of movement for a dog in a backyard or other area. A pulley member is positioned on a main line that is connected between two support structures, such as between a house and a tree. An retractable leash mechanism is attached to the pulley member. A protective housing member for the pulley member can also be provided. Stop members can be positioned on the main line to limit movement of the pulley member. | 04-09-2015 |
Herb Weston, Amalga, UT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130153719 | JOINT BAR SECURMENT DEVICE - A joint bar securement device is disclosed having a baseplate affixed to a plurality of elongated cylindrical metal upwardly-rising shafts. Joint bars are threaded onto the metal shafts, stacked one upon another, and secured during transport by the joint bar securement device. Some embodiments of the present invention further comprise cables, ropes, and/or chains detachably affixed to the metal shafts and the baseplate to prevent the joint bars from bouncing out of the securement device during transport. Other embodiments include lateral braces in place of the metal shafts for cradling the joint bars. | 06-20-2013 |
James S. Weston, Radford, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120330212 | Magnetically-Triggered Bandage Release Mechanism - A pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage with a magnetically-released triggering mechanism is provided. The pressure-sensitive bandage may include a backing for providing support for the pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage. Additionally, the pressure-sensitive bandage may include a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the backing, which may include microcapsules. The microcapsules may include a silica-based shell, a core confined within the silica-based shell that includes oil, and a plurality of magnetic particles that may be positioned in at least one of the silica-based shell and the core. The plurality of magnetic particles may be configured to cause the silica-based shell to release the oil from the core when a magnetic force is exerted on the plurality of magnetic particles. When the oil is released from the core and contacts the pressure-sensitive adhesive, it causes a decrease in peel strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive and enables removal of the pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage from a surface. | 12-27-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Weston, Bellingham, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100012290 | Thermal gradient fluid header for multiple heating and cooling systems - An apparatus and method for increasing efficiency of heating/cooling systems in buildings and other facilities. An elongate pipe filled with water or other fluid medium forms a thermal gradient header having temperature zones that are progressively warmer towards one end and cooler towards the other. The heating/cooling systems are connected to the header so as to draw circulating fluid from zones that are closest in temperature to the optimal intake temperature of each system, and to discharge fluid back to the header at zones that are closest to the temperature to the optimal output temperature of each system. The heating/cooling systems may be, for example, air conditioning systems, water heating systems, ice making systems, and so on; the facility may be a single building or comprise multiple buildings. The pipe forming the thermal gradient header may be routed back and forth in the facility to define a series of legs at different temperatures, with the intake and output lines of each system being connected to that leg having the temperature closest to optimum. Additional lines and control valves may enable the systems to draw from/discharge to different legs under different operating conditions, such as at different seasons. The system maximizes efficiency by allowing each system to take advantage of the thermal output of other systems. A boiler or other source of makeup heat may be connected to the thermal gradient header if necessary, and any excess heat may be supplied from the header a thermal ground field for later use or may be rejected as necessary. | 01-21-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Weston, Sherwood, OR US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150020669 | BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS - Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop. | 01-22-2015 |
Jeffrey D. Weston, Jackson, TN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100005937 | Guard Assembly for Table Saw - A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, and a riving knife assembly connected to the saw assembly. The riving knife assembly has a removable riving knife, and a riving knife locking mechanism for locking the riving knife in the riving knife assembly. A handle is mounted to the base assembly or the table assembly, and is connected to the riving knife locking mechanism for releasing the riving knife without using additional tools. | 01-14-2010 |
20100005939 | Table Saw - A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly connected to at least one of the base assembly and the table assembly, the saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, a height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of the blade, the height adjustment assembly comprising a height adjustment wheel, and bevel adjustment assembly for adjusting the bevel angle of the blade, the bevel adjustment assembly comprising a bevel adjustment wheel. The height and bevel adjustment wheels are disposed at the front of the base assembly. The position of the height and bevel adjustment wheels relative to the front of the base assembly does not change regardless of the blade height and bevel angle. | 01-14-2010 |
20110154968 | Guard Assembly for Table Saw - A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, and a riving knife assembly connected to the saw assembly. The riving knife assembly has a removable riving knife, and a riving knife locking mechanism for locking the riving knife in the riving knife assembly. A handle is mounted to the base assembly or the table assembly, and is connected to the riving knife locking mechanism for releasing the riving knife without using additional tools. | 06-30-2011 |
20110275292 | BELT SANDER - A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor. | 11-10-2011 |
John W. Weston, Sugar Land, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080221281 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS AND SYSTEM OF PRODUCING POLYETHER POLYOLS - A continuous process and system for producing polyether polyols that allows for continuously adding an unreacted oxide to a loop reactor while adding at least one thermally deactivating catalyst capable of thermally deactivating prior to decomposition of polyether polyol which can allow for greater concentrations of unreacted oxides and/or a rate of reaction in the loop reactor is at a rate at least two times faster than a rate of reaction in a loop reactor containing less than 14 weight percent unreacted oxide. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst is a double metal cyanide catalyst and a plug flow reactor is formed in series with the loop reactor wherein neither reactor contains a vapor space. | 09-11-2008 |
20110105802 | Continuous Loop Flow Process For Polyether Polyol Production - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to compositions, apparatus, methods, and systems that may be used to produce polyols, for example, polyether polyols with a narrow range of molecular weights, with little if any unsaturated byproducts, in a sustained and/or continuous reaction, with efficient heat transfer, and/or at high production rates. For example, in some embodiments, teachings of the disclosure may be used to produce polyether polyols in a continuous loop flow process. A continuous loop flow process may be practiced such that heat is effectively transferred and/or product properties (e.g., range of molecular weights) are controllable. For example, a continuous loop flow process may use one or more continuous flow loops comprising a heat exchanger, a means to move material around each loop, inlets for catalyst, monomer, initiator or starter, and an outlet for polyol product. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112332 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE COALESCENCE RATE FOR AMINE-INITIATED POLYETHERS - Disclosed is an improvement to a polyether preparation process that includes a coalescing step. Amine-initiated polyethers prepared using a mixed alkylene oxide feed tend to coalesce significantly more slowly than glycerin-initiated polyethers, particularly in processes that include a holding step and/or elevated temperature following an initial alkoxylation to form a pre-polymer. This improvement is to perform a remedial end-capping of the pre-polymer, which may include amine degradation products, using an alkylene oxide which contains at least (3) carbons, prior to the molecular weight-building alkoxylation with the mixed alkylene oxide feed. The rate and performance of coalescing thereafter may be substantially enhanced. | 05-12-2011 |
20120279082 | Single Column Stripping and Drying Process - Organic materials are stripped and dried in a single column having two contact zones. A stripping gas is introduced into an upper contact zone and flows through the organic material in that zone. A drying gas is introduced into a lower contact zone. The drying gas contacts the organic material in both the upper and lower contact zones, and is removed from the top of the column together with the stripping gas. This process permits very efficiently removal of volatile organic compounds as well as efficient drying, while requiring on low levels of the stripping and drying gasses. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283483 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING LOW EQUIVALENT WEIGHT POLYOLS USING DOUBLE METAL CYANIDE CATALYSTS - Polyether polyols having equivalent weights of up to 500 are continuously prepared in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst. A first step of the reaction is performed at a temperature of at least 1500 C, while controlling the hydroxyl content and unreacted alkylene oxide content of the reaction mixture to within certain ranges. A portion of that reaction mixture is withdrawn and permitted to react non-isothermally to consume the unreacted alkylene oxide. This process is highly efficient, does not result in catalyst deactivation, as is commonly seen in previous processes, and does not produce a significant ultra high molecular weight tail. | 11-08-2012 |
Jon Weston, Frisco, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130211960 | ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system to manage, review, and process distressed real estate and other assets, including, but not limited to, performing and nonperforming notes, substandard assets, and other real estate owned (OREO) assets. The system may be hosted on one or more servers on a network, such as the Internet, and accessible to financial institutions and other users through a web browser or similar program. Alternatively, the system may be hosted on an institution's own computers. The system may be used by banks, credit unions, savings and loan institutions, asset management companies, financial institutions, real estate development companies, and other holders of assets to list such assets and make them available for review by potential investors or purchasers, and tracks said assets until said assets are sold or “off-loaded.” | 08-15-2013 |
Jon Weston, Highlands Ranch, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130344560 | Method for localized photo-irradiation of biological tissues to stimulate tissue regeneration or repair - This invention relates to a method of delivering light energy to biological tissues for the acceleration of healing of damaged or diseased tissues or regeneration of such tissues. More particularly, the present invention relates to applying various wavelengths of light to articular and non-articular joints, alone, or in conjunction with techniques for restoring or regenerating cartilage, ligament and/or tendons whether in-vitro, in-situ or in-vivo. The present invention also extends to application of photo-irradiation to stimulate enhanced proliferation and site-dependent differentiation of stem cells into mature cells and to stimulate full functioning of mature cells involved in tissue repairs for regeneration of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone or muscle, depending on the type of tissue with which the stem cells come into contact. | 12-26-2013 |
Jon M. Weston, West Des Moines, IA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140080639 | BATTING SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A batting swing training device is provided to train a batter in bat and ball sports to properly swing a bat. The device includes three weighted portions, one near the knob of the bat, one near the distal end of the bat, and one near the center of the bat. The weights near the knob and center of the bat force the batter to lead the swing with the knob. The weight near the distal end of the bat trains the batter to properly snap the bat through or release the bat at the time of contact. Each weighted portion may include cavities to accept the weights. The handle may have an oval-shaped cross-section to reinforce the proper grip and knuckle alignment and a plurality of finger grooves, which also reinforce the proper grip and knuckle alignment. | 03-20-2014 |
Kathereine D. Weston, Lansdale, PA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120013691 | MATERIALS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE DESIRED IMAGE DRUM SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY FOR SOLID INK JET - Exemplary embodiments provide an aluminum image drum and method of its formation such that the aluminum image drum can have a surface texture to provide desirable surface oil consumption and high print quality for solid ink jet marking systems. | 01-19-2012 |
Kerry Weston, Louisville, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140217324 | MOLECULAR SIEVE ADSORBENT BLENDS AND USES THEREOF - A molecular sieve blend with improved performance characteristics produced by preparing or obtaining a hydrophilic zeolite, particularly a hydrophilic zeolite A with a low SiO | 08-07-2014 |
20140221702 | MOLECULAR SIEVE ADSORBENT BLENDS AND USES THEREOF - A process for the production of a molecular sieve blend with improved performance characteristics produced by preparing or obtaining a hydrophilic zeolite, particularly a hydrophilic zeolite A with a low SiO | 08-07-2014 |
Kerry C. Weston, Louisville, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120190900 | MOLECULAR SIEVE ADSORBENT BLENDS AND USES THEREOF - A process for the production and use of a molecular sieve blend with improved performance characteristics produced by preparing or obtaining a hydrophilic zeolite, particularly a hydrophilic zeolite 3A with a low SiO | 07-26-2012 |
Kerry C. Weston, Coxs Creek, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130340615 | NOVEL ADSORBENT COMPOSITIONS - Adsorbent compositions useful in adsorption and separation processes are made using silicone-derived binding agents. The adsorbent compositions are made from crystallite aluminosilicate particles bound with silicone-derived binding agents, and optionally small amounts of a clay binder, to form agglomerated crystallite particles and are calcined to volatilize the organic components associated with the silicone-derived binding agents. The agglomerated crystallite particles have superior pore structures and superior crush strengths at low binder concentrations and exhibit enhanced N | 12-26-2013 |
Kevin T. Weston, Kirkland, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120151088 | RECEIVE WINDOW AUTO-TUNING - Methods of tuning a receive window. A receiving device and a sending device may be in communication over a network. The receiving device may advertise a receive window to the sending device. The size of the receive window may be adjusted over time based on one or more connection parameters, application parameters and/or operating system parameters. | 06-14-2012 |
20140115186 | RECEIVE WINDOW AUTO-TUNING - Methods of tuning a receive window. A receiving device and a sending device may be in communication over a network. The receiving device may advertise a receive window to the sending device. The size of the receive window may be adjusted over time based on one or more connection parameters, application parameters and/or operating system parameters. | 04-24-2014 |
Mark Weston, Bradenton, FL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120061029 | Variable Screening - In one embodiment, a variable screen includes a generally flat sheet having a front surface, a back surface, and a plurality of elongated slits that extend through the sheet from the front surface to the back surface, wherein the sheet includes a shape memory material that enables the slits to open into openings through which light and fluid can pass when a tensile force is applied to the sheet in a direction generally perpendicular to the slits and further enables the slits and openings to automatically when the tensile force is removed. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark Weston, Arlington, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120116987 | Dynamic Process Modeling Assembly and Method of Use - A method for modeling a process comprising receiving a first formatted data input representing a process element and a second formatted data input representing a process element, executing a simulation and determining a measure representing the simulation of the process element given the entity element. In some embodiments, the process element represents a business process and the entity element represents a resource unit and the simulation comprises a temporal simulation. Some embodiments further comprise the measure being a completeness measure associated with a decay rate or a repair rate. Some embodiments also include the measure comprising an information product completeness measure. Some embodiments also include automatically determining the process element and the entity element. Systems, to include processor based embodiments having a computer program product to perform the methods are also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
Mark A. Weston, Cape Haze, FL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120029549 | TATTOO NEEDLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A tattoo needle apparatus that may be used in connection with replicating hair follicles on a scalp of a client is disclosed along with a method of constructing the needle. The needle may include a shank and a needle head secured to the shank. The needle head may include a bundle of three pins (needles), with a point (tip or apex) of each pin being bent, deformed, deflected or otherwise curved inwardly toward a longitudinal axis of the bundle of pins. The method for constructing the needling may include securing the pins in a bundle, curving the points, and mounting the bundle to a needle shank. | 02-02-2012 |
Matthew Weston, Roseville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140330368 | Valve Delivery Tool - A system includes a medical device for implanting in a valve of a subject, the implantable medical device having a self-expanding frame; and a holder configured to retain the frame of the implantable medical device in a constricted configuration and to control expansion of the frame. The holder has a controllably constrictable and expandable loop, wherein the loop is disposed about at least a portion of the self-expanding frame such that constriction or expansion of the first loop controls constriction or expansion of the frame. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330371 | PROSTHETIC VALVES AND ASSOCIATED APPARTUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A valve prosthesis includes an expandable frame comprising an outflow portion and an inflow portion connected to the outflow portion. The frame defines a central lumen extending between the outflow portion and the inflow portion. The frame is generally cylindrical in a fully expanded configuration. When the frame is in the fully expanded configuration, an outer surface of the inflow portion is concave. The inflow portion has an upper inflow portion and a lower inflow portion. When the frame is in the fully expanded configuration, the upper inflow portion flares outwardly from the central lumen of the frame to greater extent than the lower inflow portion. | 11-06-2014 |
Matthew W. Weston, Roseville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140330372 | Medical Devices for Implanting in a Valve and Associated Methods - A device, such as a prosthetic heart valve, for implantation in a patient's valve, having one or more visible markings configured to be aligned with one or more anatomical structures of the patient's valve, such as an annulus or a commissure. The markings facilitating accurate implantation of the device at a proper depth or in a proper orientation. | 11-06-2014 |
Matthew W. Weston, Little Canada, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100100176 | ANCHORING STRUCTURE WITH CONCAVE LANDING ZONE - A method and device for reducing paravalvular leakage upon implantation of a replacement heart valve is provided. The valve assembly includes a tissue or bioprosthetic heart valve attached to an anchoring structure. The anchoring structure includes an inlet rim that is substantially C-shaped in cross section to form a concave landing zone. The anchoring structure self-seats when implanted in the sinus of a patient with the proximal and distal ends of the C-shaped inlet rim pushed against the aorta to effectively prevent paravalvular leakage. | 04-22-2010 |
20110056064 | CRIMPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A crimping tool for crimping a stented heart valve comprises a housing having a front wall and a back wall, a compression assembly disposed between the front wall and the back wall and including a stent receiving chamber therewithin for receiving a stented heart valve, and a delivery device holder slidably coupled to the front wall of the housing. The compression assembly is movable between an uncrimped position and a crimped position to reduce the diameter of the stented heart valve. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060404 | SURGICAL DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A delivery device for a stented heart valve comprises a handle, an elongate shaft extending from a distal end of the handle, and a conical housing having a proximal end coupled to the elongate shaft and an open distal end, the conical housing having a conical lumen therein with a first internal diameter adjacent to the proximal end of the conical housing and a larger second internal diameter adjacent to the open distal end of the conical housing. | 03-10-2011 |
20110106246 | TRANSAPICAL DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A delivery device for a stented heart valve comprises a handle, an inner catheter shaft extending from the handle and having an enlarged bumper element at a distal end, an outer catheter shaft extending from the handle and slidably coupled around the inner catheter shaft, and a retraction mechanism for controlling longitudinal movement of the outer catheter shaft relative to the inner catheter shaft. The outer catheter shaft includes a generally cylindrical housing at a distal end that is structured to receive the bumper element therein. | 05-05-2011 |
Megan Emley Weston, Dubuque, IA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100078896 | FACE SEAL BREAK-IN COMPOUND - The present disclosure provides a vehicle assembly, such as a metal face seal, that includes a break-in lubricant compound. The assembly lubricant compound may reduce friction and scoring between contacting surfaces of the assembly, especially during the initial break-in of the assembly. During the initial break-in period, the compound may permit the contacting surfaces of the assembly to seat, or establish a pattern of surface mating, with limited wear and with limited material transfer or scoring. | 04-01-2010 |
Melissa Weston, Duncan, OK US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130153226 | Method for Delayedly Crosslinking Environmentally Friendly Fluids - The present invention relates to environmentally friendly delayed crosslinking complexes that are useful in subterranean treatment fluids. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of providing a treatment fluid having a first viscosity and includes: an aqueous base fluid, a viscosifying agent, a delayed crosslinking complex having: a metal and a ligand, the ligand having at least one hydroxyl group and at least one carboxylic acid group; and placing the treatment fluid in a subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the delayed crosslinking complex is compliant and/or the viscosifying agent is compliant. | 06-20-2013 |
20130312956 | Spectral Analysis Techniques for Fluid Monitoring - Spectroscopic analyses of complex mixtures within a fluid phase can oftentimes be complicated by spectral overlap, making it difficult to analyze for each constituent therein. Methods for analyzing a treatment fluid can comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a fluid phase and one or more constituents therein; exposing the treatment fluid to electromagnetic radiation in a spectral region where the fluid phase optically interacts with the electromagnetic radiation, so as to acquire a spectrum of the fluid phase; analyzing the spectrum of the fluid phase to determine at least one property of the treatment fluid, the at least one property of the treatment fluid being selected from the group consisting of a concentration of at least one constituent in the treatment fluid, at least one characteristic of the treatment fluid, and any combination thereof; and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314695 | Spectral Analysis Techniques Based Upon Spectral Monitoring of a Matrix - Spectroscopic analyses of complex mixtures within the matrix of a sample can oftentimes be complicated by spectral overlap of the constituents and/or the matrix, making it difficult to quantitatively assay each constituent therein. Methods for analyzing a sample can comprise: providing a sample comprising a matrix and one or more constituents therein; exposing the sample to electromagnetic radiation in a spectral region where the matrix optically interacts with the electromagnetic radiation, so as to acquire a spectrum of the matrix; and analyzing the spectrum of the matrix within a wavelength range where the matrix has a molar extinction coefficient of at least about 0.01 M | 11-28-2013 |
Melissa C. Weston, Duncan, OK US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130031972 | METHODS FOR MONITORING A WATER SOURCE USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing water from a water source; monitoring a characteristic of the water using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with a flow pathway for transporting the water; and introducing the water into a subterranean formation. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032545 | METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MODIFYING A FLUID STREAM USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. The opticoanalytical devices can be used for monitoring various processes in which fluids are used. The methods can comprise providing a fluid in a fluid stream and monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoarialytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream. | 02-07-2013 |
20140196904 | Methods of Controlled Release pH Adjustment for Oilwell Stimulation - A method for treating subterranean formations by the use of delayed release pH control agents in subterranean formations during fracturing operations includes providing a fracturing fluid comprising a base fluid, a viscosifying agent, a pH sensitive crosslinking agent, and a delayed release pH-adjusting material. The delayed release pH-adjusting material includes a pH-adjusting agent and a binder. The fracturing fluid is introduced into a subterranean formation, and the pH of the fracturing fluid is changed through at least partial degradation or disassociation of the delayed release pH-adjusting material, thereby allowing the viscosifying agent to be crosslinked through activation of the pH sensitive crosslinking agent. | 07-17-2014 |
Mitchell Hugh Weston, Chicago, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150034500 | METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR ELECTRONIC GAS STORAGE - A metal organic framework (MOF) includes a coordination product of a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic ligand, where the metal ion and the organic ligand are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas. A porous organic polymer (POP) includes polymerization product from at least a plurality of organic monomers, where the organic monomers are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas. | 02-05-2015 |
20150105250 | METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR OXYGEN STORAGE AND AIR SEPARATION - Adsorption systems providing a capacity of at least 200 g/L for oxygen-containing mixtures, or an oxygen-nitrogen selectivity of at least 1.4:1 or at least 1:2 with an adsorbed capacity of at least 0.6 mmol/g at 4 bar and 22° C. | 04-16-2015 |
Nancie Weston, Camano Island, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140008310 | FILTRATION CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end. | 01-09-2014 |
20140008311 | FILTRATION CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end. | 01-09-2014 |
20140197082 | FILTRATION ASSEMBLY - A filtration assembly generally includes a housing having a first end configured to interface with an outer container and having a second end configured to interface with an inner sleeve, wherein the housing includes a plurality of apertures configured to pass a liquid therethrough, and a counting device carried by the housing, wherein the counting device is configured to indicate to a user that an associated filter is exhausted. | 07-17-2014 |
Nancie Lynn Weston, Camano Island, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100136495 | One-handed fire starter - A novel mechanical spark generating device for one-handed operation. The novel mechanical spark generating device includes a case having a case body and a relatively moveable striker arm extended therefrom, the case body includes a channel having an opening thereinto. A pyrophoric rod assembly is moveably carried in the channel of the case body, the pyrophoric rod assembly having a support surface adjacent to one end thereof, and a pyrophoric rod carried therein. A striker bar is fixed to the striker arm in a position for interacting with the pyrophoric rod of the pyrophoric rod assembly when the pyrophoric rod assembly is in a deployed configuration extended from the case body and the striker arm is moved there toward. | 06-03-2010 |
20110179548 | Integrated shelter and multi-functional garment - An efficient, lightweight, waterproof and configurable multi-functional garment that is intended to keep the user dry. The multi-functional garment is intended to be used by anyone going outdoors in inclement weather and is configurable as a rain coat or a poncho, and an A-frame or lean-to tent, depending on the user's need and choice. The multi-functional garment is a poncho or a rain jacket that also doubles as a tent shelter. The multi-functional garment also folds-up into itself in a compact self-stored small, light pillow shape for easy carrying. | 07-28-2011 |
Philip Douglas Weston, Ledyard, CT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080249548 | Corneal graft preparation - There is disclosed a method of separating a posterior endothelial layer of a donor cornea having an epithelium, layers of stroma, a Descemet's membrane and an endothelium, after the donor cornea has been harvested from a cadaver. The method comprises the steps of mounting the donor cornea on an artificial anterior chamber provided with a datum point and means for receiving a microkeratome and using the microkeratome to separate the posterior endothelial layer of the donor cornea. The artificial anterior chamber is configured such that the datum point is located at a predetermined height relative to the endothelium when the donor cornea is mounted, and a cutting height of the microkeratome is set to a predetermined height with reference to the datum point. There is also disclosed an artificial anterior chamber and a microkeratome for use with the method. | 10-09-2008 |
20100152754 | Trephine with transparent casing - Trephine apparatus has an outer casing with means defining a substantially cylindrical passage, or aperture, opening at a substantially circular lower end element, and an inner, substantially cylindrical tube having a bore opening at a substantially circular lower end element, the lower end element of the inner tube being upwardly spaced, or recessed, from the lower end element of the outer casing within the passage. A substantially cylindrical trephine blade is mounted within the bore of the inner tube by means that is so constructed as to enable raising and lowering of the blade relative to the end elements of the outer casing and the inner tube. At least a lower end element of the outer casing, or a base portion including it, is made of a non-opaque material, enabling edge-on viewing of the basal element of the inner tube and the blade, such as by use of a microscope, without parallax between the blade and the basal element of the inner tube. The zero position of the blade can be set easily and highly accurately, in a manner that is not possible with existing vacuum trephine assemblies. | 06-17-2010 |
20100211051 | System and method for descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) surgery - The system for donor cornea implantation includes a preparation base having a well for receiving a posterior lamellar donor corneal lenticule, a cartridge disengageably mounted on the base adjacent the well, and a handle for disengageable attachment to a posterior end portion of the cartridge. In drawing the donor lenticule from the well into and through a bore or chamber of the cartridge, from the posterior end, the lenticule is caused to assume a double coil configuration. After attachment of the handle, removal of the assembly from the preparation base, and insertion of blade and adjacent body portions of the cartridge through an incision in the cornea, the coiled donor lenticule is pulled from the cartridge bore through its forward end, to uncoil automatically within the anterior chamber of the recipient's eye. | 08-19-2010 |
20120226286 | System and method for preparing a lenticular or corneal implant - A system for use in preparing a lenticular or corneal implant includes a cartridge having a generally tubular portion, comprised of a sidewall defining a longitudinal bore of curvilinear cross section and having open forward and rearward ends. The system also includes a preparation base with an upper portion having a recess and cartridge-receiving structure for removably engaging the cartridge in position with the open, rearward end of the longitudinal bore thereof proximate one side of the recess, allowing for facile removal of the cartridge from the base. An insert member has structure for removably engaging it in the recess, and has one portion defining a platform for receiving the implant and another, adjacent portion defining funnel structure having a wider end facing the platform and a narrower end facing the open rearward end of the cartridge. | 09-06-2012 |
Richard R. Weston, Nazareth, PA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080196774 | CONSTANT FLOW RATE VALVE - A constant flow rate valve has a housing in which a rotatable sleeve is positioned between the valve's inlet and outlet. Apertures in the sleeve move into alignment with the valve's inlet and outlet upon sleeve rotation to establish the fluid flow rate. A piston is movable longitudinally within the sleeve bore. The piston has openings which align with the apertures in the sleeve upon longitudinal motion of the piston. Pressure ducts connect each end of the sleeve to the inlet and outlet. The piston moves in response to relative pressure changes in the inlet and outlet communicated by the pressure ducts. The area of overlap between the piston's openings and the sleeve's apertures varies with piston motion to ensure a constant flow rate in spite of relative inlet and outlet pressure changes. The ends of the sleeve are in fluid communication to control the response sensitivity of the piston. | 08-21-2008 |
20090050337 | SELECTABLE MODE TEST AND DRAIN MODULE - A module for testing and draining fire protection sprinkler systems is disclosed. The module has a chamber with an inlet duct in fluid communication with the sprinkler system and an outlet duct. A valve controls fluid flow through the chamber. A plate, having an orifice, is mounted within the chamber and is pivotable to a first or test position wherein the orifice is aligned with the outlet. Flow of water through the chamber is restricted by the orifice to simulate flow through a single open sprinkler head. The plate is pivotable to a second or drain position out of alignment with the outlet, allowing unrestricted flow. The module may include a pipe segment on which the module is mounted, the segment being integrated with a riser of the sprinkler system. | 02-26-2009 |
20100155642 | Offset Handle and Dual Connected Handle and Valves - A handle and a valve actuated by the handle. The handle includes first and second handle portions offset from one another in one or two directions and joined by a linking portion. Offset handle portions allow one handle portion to be aligned with the centerline of the valve, or to be placed on an opposite side of the valve from the other handle portion. | 06-24-2010 |
Richard W. Weston, Nazareth, PA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100200791 | Valve Having High Pressure and Low Pressure Seals - A valve having high and low pressure seals. The valve has a housing in which is mounted a valve closing member having a sealing surface which faces an opening in the housing. A low pressure seal surrounds the opening and is biased into contact with the sealing surface. A high pressure seal also surrounds the opening. Pressure in the valve pushes the closing member against the low pressure seal, which moves toward the opening until the closing member contacts the high pressure seal. | 08-12-2010 |
Rodney M. Weston, St. Francis, WI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100048801 | Process For Preparing an Aqueous Dispersion of a Quaternary Ammonium Salt Containing Vinyl Copolymer - A method of making an ion triggerable cationic polymer by solution copolymerizing one or more vinyl-functional cationic monomers, one or more water insoluble or hydrophobic vinyl monomers with alkyl side chains up to 4 carbons long, and, optionally, a minor amount of one or more vinyl monomers with linear or branched alkyl groups longer than 4 carbons, alkyl hydroxy, polyoxyalkylene, or other functional groups. The solution polymerization is accomplished by free radical polymerization in a mixture of an organic solvent such as acetone and water. After polymerization is complete, the organic solvent is preferably removed by a continuous process. The continuous process is preferably performed using a plate evaporator system. | 02-25-2010 |
Russell J. Weston, Greer, SC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140208520 | AIR-POWERED LOW INTERFACE PRESSURE OVERLAY - An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The mattress coverlet encompasses a low air loss feature independent of the mattress's user selectable air powered support surface. Such low air loss feature provides a patient contact surface exhibiting a high moisture vapor transfer ratio in conjunction with a forced air flow to aid in reducing the moisture and heat near the patient's body. Both the mattress and mattress coverlet are driven by an external control system which houses the user controls, as well as the necessary pumps, regulators, and valving. | 07-31-2014 |
Simon C. Weston, Annandale, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090318696 | Synthesis and use of MSE-framework type molecular sieves - A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium and germanium, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic cations, Q, having the following general structure: | 12-24-2009 |
20110190114 | Molecular Sieve Composition (EMM-10-P), Its Method of Making, and Use for Hydrocarbon Conversions - This invention relates to a crystalline molecular sieve having, in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 13.18±0.25 and 12.33±0.23 Angstroms, wherein the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 13.18±0.25 Angstroms is at least as great as 90% of the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 12.33±0.23 Angstroms. This invention also relates to a method of making thereof. | 08-04-2011 |
20110237826 | Molecular Sieve Composition (EMM-10-P), Its Method of Making, and Use for Hydrocarbon Conversions - This invention relates to a crystalline molecular sieve having, in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 13.18±0.25 and 12.33±0.23 Angstroms, wherein the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 13.18±0.25 Angstroms is at least as great as 90% of the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 12.33±0.23 Angstroms. This invention also relates to a method of making thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
20120269718 | Molecular Sieve Composition (EMM-10-P), Its Method of Making, and Use for Hydrocarbon Conversions - This invention relates to a crystalline molecular sieve having, in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 13.18±0.25 and 12.33±0.23 Angstroms, wherein the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 13.18±0.25 Angstroms is at least as great as 90% of the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 12.33±0.23 Angstroms. This invention also relates to a method of making thereof. | 10-25-2012 |
20130115163 | SYNTHESIS OF MSE-FRAMEWORK TYPE MOLECULAR SIEVES - A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic dications, Q, such as 3-hydroxy-1-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1 yl)butyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 3-hydroxy-1-(5-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)pentyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 1,1′-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1′-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1′-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), and 1,1′-((3as,6as)-octahydropentalene-2,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium). | 05-09-2013 |
20130333391 | INTEGRATION OF PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION WITH A POWER PLANT FOR CO2 CAPTURE/UTILIZATION AND N2 PRODUCTION - Systems and methods are provided for combined cycle power generation while reducing or mitigating emissions during power generation. Recycled exhaust gas from a power generation combustion reaction can be separated using a swing adsorption process so as to generate a high purity CO | 12-19-2013 |
20140163228 | SYNTHESIS AND USE OF MOLECULAR SIEVE ITQ-32 - The present invention relates to molecular sieves having the structure of ITQ-32 is synthesized from a reaction mixture substantially free of fluoride ions and comprising 4,4-dimethyl, 1-cyclohexyl-piperazinium cations in its pore structure, as well as methods of making such molecular sieves and methods of using them. | 06-12-2014 |
20140174291 | CO2 CAPTURE PROCESSES USING ROTARY WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS - The disclosure relates to a continuous or semi-continuous, cyclic, countercurrent sorption-desorption method for enhanced control, separation, and/or purification of CO | 06-26-2014 |
20150025291 | Molecular Sieve Material, Its Synthesis and Use - A molecular sieve material, EMM-17, has in its as-calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks in Table 11: | 01-22-2015 |
20150087841 | SYNTHESIS OF MSE-FRAMEWORK TYPE MOLECULAR SIEVES - A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic dications, Q, such as 3-hydroxy-1-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)butyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 3-hydroxy-1-(5-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)pentyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 1,1′-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1′-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1′-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), and 1,1′-((3as,6as)-octahydropentalene-2,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium). | 03-26-2015 |
Simon Christopher Weston, Annandale, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120226084 | Molecular Sieve Composition (EMM-10), Its Method of Making, and Use for Hydrocarbon Conversions - This invention relates to a process for hydrocarbon conversion comprising contacting a hydrocarbon feedstock with a crystalline molecular sieve, in its ammonium exchanged form or in its calcined form, under conversion conditions to form a conversion product, said crystalline molecular sieve comprising unit cells with MWW topology and is characterized by diffraction streaking from the unit cell arrangement in the c direction as evidenced by the arced hk0 patterns of electron diffraction pattern. | 09-06-2012 |
20130259783 | LINKER EXCHANGE IN ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS - A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 10-03-2013 |
20130259792 | EMM19star NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 10-03-2013 |
20130296568 | EMM19 NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 11-07-2013 |
Stacey B. Weston, Dracut, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150182604 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HETEROGENEOUS POPULATIONS OF RECOMBINANT HUMAN CLOTTING FACTOR XA PROTEINS - Compositions are provided comprising recombinant variants of the human clotting Factor Xa. Such compositions include a wide variety of isoforms and post-translational modifications of FXa and are useful for treating subjects in need of hemostasis. | 07-02-2015 |
Steve Weston, New Canaan, CT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100186256 | SHOE HAVING AN AIR CUSHIONING SYSTEM - An air cushioning system for use in a shoe has a molded heel absorber member the includes a center member that forms a sealed center air chamber and a peripheral member that extends about at least a portion of the periphery of the center member and that forms a vented peripheral air chamber. A vented air conduit is in communication with the vented peripheral air chamber. | 07-29-2010 |
20110088281 | SHOE HAVING AN AIR CUSHIONING BED - An air cushioning system for use in a shoe is formed from a first layer of a plastic material and a second layer of plastic material both of which are sized to fit within an interior of the shoe. The periphery of the second layer is joined to the periphery of the first layer and one or more interior locations within the periphery of the second layer are also joined to correspondingly adjacent interior locations within the periphery of the first layer. The unjoined surfaces of the second layer are spaced from the first layer and thereby function to define a trapped air chamber within the joined peripheries of the second layer and the first layer. | 04-21-2011 |
Theresa Ann Weston, Richmond, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090075033 | Building wrap for use in external wall assemblies having wet-applied facades - A multiple sheet building wrap for wrapping the structural components of a building in order to protect the underlying structural components from moisture is provided. The building wrap is particularly useful under facades such as wet applied stucco or engineered stone, demonstrating good drainage of liquid water and moisture vapor permeability. The building wrap is a composite of a water resistive barrier and a porous intervening layer which acts as a barrier to stucco as it is applied. An exterior wall construction incorporating such building wrap is also provided. | 03-19-2009 |
20090158683 | Multiple sheet building wrap for use in external wall assemblies having wet-applied facades - A multiple sheet building wrap for wrapping the structural components of a building in order to protect the underlying structural components and optional building sheathing from moisture is provided. The building wrap is particularly useful under facades such as wet applied stucco or engineered stone, demonstrating good drainage of liquid water and moisture vapor permeability. The building wrap is a composite of a water resistive barrier, a three-dimensional mesh layer and a porous intervening layer which acts to filter the stucco as it is applied. An exterior wall construction incorporating such building wrap is also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
Thomas E. Weston, Windham, ME US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100253903 | Bridge for Clip-On Sunglasses and Auxiliary Lenses - The instant invention introduces a clip-on eyewear assembly that is compatible with both framed and frameless clip-on eyewear and securely mounts to various sets of eyewear. This clip-on eyewear assembly features a centrally position bridge assembly, left and right lens members and attachment members that are used to hold the lens members in place when mounted to a set of eyewear. The bridge assembly typically provides some type of force to keep the lens members securely held to the set of eyewear to which the clip-on eyewear assembly is attached. | 10-07-2010 |
Timothy Martin Weston, Cedar Park, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090002202 | Hybrid keypad including full travel keys and minimal travel keys - A device for entering information securely in a customer transaction is described. The device may include a keypad comprising a set of full travel keys for transmitting a first set of data and a set of minimal travel keys for transmitting a second set of data. A subset of the full travel keys may be operable to receive numerical entries, and a subset of the minimal travel keys may be customized to perform one or more nonnumeric functions. A controller is connected to and receives data from one or more components of the keypad. The device may be used in a fuel dispenser system or another environment where a customer transaction occurs. | 01-01-2009 |
20090089214 | CONDUCTING FUEL DISPENSING TRANSACTIONS - Fuel dispensing transactions may be accomplished by a variety of systems and techniques. A fuel dispensing device may include a payment module, a data entry device, and a customer display. The payment module may receive a first communication from a point of sale device requesting an encrypted response and receive a second communication from the point of sale device requesting an unencrypted response. The module may match the first communication to a first corresponding library entry, match the second communication to a second corresponding library entry, determine a user response based on one of the first corresponding library entry or the second corresponding library entry, where the user response defines one of the encrypted response based on the first corresponding library entry or the unencrypted response based on the second corresponding library entry, and use the corresponding library entry to generate a visual customer display requesting the user response. | 04-02-2009 |
20090103725 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT - This disclosure provides various embodiments of systems and methods for secure communications. In one aspect, the system includes a secure payment module (SPM) in a fuel dispenser and a point-of-sate (POS) system. The POS system stores a public key certificate uniquely identifying the SPM and is configured to dynamically generate a first session key. The POS system encrypts the first session key with a public key associated with the public key certificate, and transmits the encrypted first session key to the SPM. The SPM, which stores a private key associated with the public key certificate, is configured to receive and decrypt the first session key. The SPM is further configured to receive a set of magnetic card data from a card reader, encrypt the set of magnetic card data with the first session key, and transmit the encrypted set of magnetic card data to the POS system. | 04-23-2009 |
20090119221 | System and Method for Cryptographically Authenticated Display Prompt Control for Multifunctional Payment Terminals - This disclosure provides various embodiments of systems and methods for secure communications. In one aspect, the system for secure communications in a retail environment comprises a first display for presenting content to a customer, a first secure payment module comprising a first data entry device and a first secure processor, and a first controller. In some instances, the first controller is communicably coupled to the first display and the first secure payment module. Additionally, the first controller may be adapted to authenticate the first secure payment module, establish a secure communications link between the first controller and the first secure payment module, receive a first source of content, provide a portion of the content to the first display, and selectively enable or disable the first data entry device. | 05-07-2009 |
20090145963 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A HYBRID CARD READER - This disclosure provides for a method and system for operating a hybrid card reader that is operable to read magnetic stripe cards and that, upon the receipt of one or more signals, becomes operable to read integrated circuit cards. The hybrid card reader receives one or more signals from one or more remote devices. Such signals may be transmitted wirelessly or over one or more communication lines. When the one or more signals reach the hybrid card reader, they are used to enable a latching mechanism and an integrated circuit card reading function. This permits an integrated circuit card that is inserted into the hybrid card reader to be latched into place so that the data on the card can be read by the integrated circuit card reading function. | 06-11-2009 |
20110321173 | Multimode Retail System - A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input. | 12-29-2011 |
20140289133 | MULTIMODE RETAIL SYSTEM - A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input. | 09-25-2014 |
Todd David Weston, Verona, WI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130018670 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING PATIENT DATAAANM Pankratz; David CharlesAACI AustinAAST TXAACO USAAGP Pankratz; David Charles Austin TX USAANM Markwardt; Paul EugeneAACI VeronaAAST WIAACO USAAGP Markwardt; Paul Eugene Verona WI USAANM Weston; Todd DavidAACI VeronaAAST WIAACO USAAGP Weston; Todd David Verona WI US - A system includes a host computer system that includes a processor configured to acquire and to analyze image data acquired from a medical imaging device. The system also includes a pluggable support configured to couple to the host computer system, wherein the pluggable support comprises an executable analysis program configured to automatically access the one or more databases via the host computer system, the one or more databases storing data summarizing the image data, and to analyze individual patient data from multiple patients within at least one database of the one or more databases. | 01-17-2013 |
Tyler H. Weston, Austin, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120038786 | Decreasing Image Acquisition Time for Compressive Imaging Devices - Mechanisms for increasing the rate of acquisition of compressed/encoded image representations are disclosed. An imaging system may deliver subsets of a modulated light stream onto respective light sensing devices. The light sensing devices may be sampled in parallel. Samples from each light sensing device may be used to construct a respective sub-image of a final image. The parallelism allows compressed images to be acquired at a higher rate. The number of light sensing devices and/or the number of pixels per image may be selected to achieve a target image acquisition rate. In another embodiment, spatial portions of the incident light stream are separated and delivered to separate light modulators. In yet another embodiment, the incident light stream is split into a plurality of beams, each of which retains the image present in the incident light stream and is delivered to a separate light modulator. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038789 | Determining Light Level Variation in Compressive Imaging by Injecting Calibration Patterns into Pattern Sequence - An imaging system and method that captures compressive sensing (CS) measurements of a received light stream, and also obtains samples of background light level (BGLL). The BGLL samples may be used to compensate the CS measurements for variations in the BGLL. The system includes: a light modulator to spatially modulate the received light stream with spatial patterns, and a lens to concentrate the modulated light stream onto a light detector. The samples of BGLL may be obtained in various ways: (a) injecting calibration patterns among the spatial patterns; (b) measuring complementary light reflected by digital micromirrors onto a secondary output path; (c) separating and measuring a portion of light from the optical input path; (d) low-pass filtering the CS measurements; and (e) employing a light power meter with its own separate input path. Also, the CS measurements may be high-pass filtered to attenuate background light variation. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038790 | Low-Pass Filtering of Compressive Imaging Measurements to Infer Light Level Variation - An imaging system and method that captures compressive sensing (CS) measurements of a received light stream, and also obtains samples of background light level (BGLL). The BGLL samples may be used to compensate the CS measurements for variations in the BGLL. The system includes: a light modulator to spatially modulate the received light stream with spatial patterns, and a lens to concentrate the modulated light stream onto a light detector. The samples of BGLL may be obtained in various ways: (a) injecting calibration patterns among the spatial patterns; (b) measuring complementary light reflected by digital micromirrors onto a secondary output path; (c) separating and measuring a portion of light from the optical input path; (d) low-pass filtering the CS measurements; and (e) employing a light power meter with its own separate input path. Also, the CS measurements may be high-pass filtered to attenuate background light variation. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038817 | Focusing Mechanisms for Compressive Imaging Device - A compressive imaging (CI) device including a light modulator and a light sensor (e.g., a single-element sensor or a sensor array). The CI device may support the focusing of light on the light modulator and/or on the light sensor in a number of ways: (1) determining a focus indicator value by analyzing a 1D or 2D image in the incident light field; (2) measuring light spillover between modulator regions and light sensing elements—either at the level of voltage measurements or the level of reconstructed images; (3) measure noise in reconstructed sub-images; (4) measuring an amount high-frequency content in the incident light field; (5) incorporating a range finder to measure distance to the object being imaged; (6) incorporating an image sensor downstream from the modulator; and (7) splitting a portion of the incident light onto an image sensor, prior to the modulator. | 02-16-2012 |
20130002715 | Image Sequence Reconstruction based on Overlapping Measurement Subsets - A compressive imaging mechanism for increasing the rate at which images can be acquired and reconstructed. An incident light stream is modulated with a time sequence of spatial patterns using a light modulator. The modulated light stream is sensed with a light sensor to obtain a time sequence (stream) of measurements. Overlapping subsets of the measurements are generated at a rate that equals a desired image rate. Each of the subsets is processed to algorithmically reconstruct a corresponding image, preferably with bounded latency. The resulting images are displayed at the desired image rate. The modulation, sensing, subset generation, reconstruction and display may be arranged as a continuous pipeline process. Different images rates may be achieved by changing the amount of overlap between the subsets. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002968 | User Control of the Visual Performance of a Compressive Imaging System - A compressive imaging system modulates an incident light stream and senses the modulated light stream to obtain compressive measurements. The measurements are algorithmically processed to reconstruct a sequence of images. The image sequence is displayed. The system receives user input (through a user interface) representing a user command to set or change one or more visual performance factors such as image quality and frame rate. The system immediately adjusts the visual performance factors by adjusting one or more underlying system parameters/algorithms. Thus, the visual consequences of any inputs to the user interface become immediately apparent in the displayed sequence of images. The user may therefore intuitively learn how to operate the user interface simply by making trial inputs and observing their effects in the displayed image sequence. The user interface may include one or more mechanical input devices and/or one or more graphical user interface (GUI) elements. | 01-03-2013 |
20130083312 | Adaptive Search for Atypical Regions in Incident Light Field and Spectral Classification of Light in the Atypical Regions - A system and method for searching an incident light field for atypical regions (e.g., hot spots or cool spots or spectrally distinctive regions) within the incident light field using a light modulator and a spectral sensing device. Once the atypical regions are identified, the light modulator may be used to mask the incident light field so that the spectral sensing device can make spatially-concentrated measurements of the wavelength spectrum of the atypical regions (or alternatively, the exterior of the atypical regions). Furthermore, in a compressive imaging mode, a sequence of spatial patterns may be supplied to the light modulator, and a corresponding sequence of wavelength spectra may be collected from the spectral sensing device. The wavelength spectra comprise a compressed representation of the incident light field over space and wavelength. The wavelength spectra may be used to reconstruct a multispectral (or hyperspectral) data cube. | 04-04-2013 |
20140104487 | Compensation of Compressive Imaging Measurements Based on Measurements from Power Meter - An imaging system and method that captures compressive sensing (CS) measurements of a received light stream, and also obtains samples of background light level (BGLL). The BGLL samples may be used to compensate the CS measurements for variations in the BGLL. The system includes: a light modulator to spatially modulate the received light stream with spatial patterns, and a lens to concentrate the modulated light stream onto a light detector. The samples of BGLL may be obtained in various ways: (a) injecting calibration patterns among the spatial patterns; (b) measuring complementary light reflected by digital micromirrors onto a secondary output path; (c) separating and measuring a portion of light from the optical input path; (d) low-pass filtering the CS measurements; and (e) employing a light power meter with its own separate input path. Also, the CS measurements may be high-pass filtered to attenuate background light variation. | 04-17-2014 |
20140168482 | OVERLAP PATTERNS AND IMAGE STITCHING FOR MULTIPLE-DETECTOR COMPRESSIVE-SENSING CAMERA - A mechanism for reconstructing sub-images based on measurement data acquired by an imaging system including an array of light modulating elements and an array of photodetectors. Each sub-image is reconstructed based on samples from a respective photodetector and a respective set of measurement patterns defined on a respective virtual sub-region on the modulating array. Each virtual sub-region is configured to include at least the light modulating elements that are able to send a non-trivial amount of light to the respective photodetector during a pattern application period. The virtual sub-regions overlap because many light modulating elements are capable of sending light to more than one photodetector. Whenever a measurement pattern of one virtual sub-region overlaps the measurement pattern of a neighboring virtual sub-region, the two measurement patterns agree by design. Thus, the measurement patterns for the collection of virtual sub-regions combine to form a pattern on the whole modulating array. | 06-19-2014 |
20140211039 | Efficient Transforms and Efficient Row Generation for Kronecker Products of Hadamard Matrices - If a Hadamard matrix H | 07-31-2014 |
William C. Weston, New Braunfels, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140269476 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT - A method and apparatus for power management of a wireless access point associated with a host device. The wireless access point is instructed to transition from a sleep mode to an active mode. The wireless access point then returns to the sleep mode, independent of any instruction from the host device, if no probe request has been received from an authorized client in a predetermined interval of time. | 09-18-2014 |