Willis, US
Amanda Willis, New York, NY US
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20100209352 | SYNTHESIS AND CONJUGATION OF IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES TO ANTIBODIES FOR TARGETING SPECIFIC CELLS USING FLUORESCENCE AND MR IMAGING TECHNIQUES - The invention provides for methods for producing water-soluble iron oxide nanoparticles comprising encapsulating the nanoparticles in phospholipids micelles. Also provided are methods for conjugating the inventive nanoparticles via functionalized phospholipids to a target molecule, such as an antibody. The invention further provides methods for using the nanoparticle-antibody conjugate of the invention as a contrast agent to image specific cells or proteins in a subject using fluorescent and magnetic imaging techniques. | 08-19-2010 |
Angela P. Willis, Willis, MI US
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20090190870 | BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR PLANETARY GEAR PINION - An outer needle bearing race and thrust washer assembly provides improved lubrication for a pinion gear of a planetary gear assembly. The bearing race and thrust washer assembly are used in pairs with the bearing races disposed within the planet or pinion gear and the thrust washers disposed adjacent the end faces of the planet or pinion gear. Each assembly includes a cylindrical bearing portion having a crowned, i.e., convex, inner surface which is secured at one end to a thrust washer. The outside face of the washer includes a plurality of shallow radial channels or grooves. A plurality of oil passageways extend from the grooved surface of the washer to its opposite surface inside the cylindrical bearing portion. | 07-30-2009 |
Brandon Willis, Boulder, CO US
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20100055099 | Diagnostics and Treatments for VEGF-Independent Tumors - Methods for identifying or diagnosing VEGF-independent tumors and methods for treating VEGF-independent tumors are provided. | 03-04-2010 |
Brett Willis, Mcdonough, GA US
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20090172993 | CHAIN SKIRT FISHING LURES & ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHODS - Chain skirt fishing lures and associated manufacturing methods are provided. According to some embodiments, a skirt body for a fishing lure comprises a plurality of flexible elements. The plurality of flexible elements of a skirt body can extend from a body portion of a head of a lure body to one or more points distal from the head of the lure body. At least one of the plurality of flexible elements of the skirt body can comprise multiple elements connected together to form an elongated skirt element. The elongated skirt element can extend from a point proximate the head of the lure body to a point distal the head of the lure body. The flexible elements can facilitate fish attraction, thereby leading to increased fish striking compared to conventional lures. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 07-09-2009 |
Brian G. Willis, Wilmington, DE US
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20090085556 | METHOD OF FABRICATING MONOLITHIC NANOSCALE PROBES - A monolithic pair of nanoscale probes, including: a substrate having a cavity that extends from a surface of the substrate into its body; a dielectric layer formed on the substrate; a pair of nanoscale probe precursors formed over the dielectric layer; a plurality of sub-monolayers of electrode material selectively atomic layer deposited over the pair of nanoscale probe precursors. The dielectric layer includes a window that extends through it to the cavity of the substrate such that a portion of the dielectric layer adjacent to the window extends over the cavity. The pair of nanoscale probe precursors includes a pair of edges facing each other across the window. These edges correspond to tips of the pair of nanoscale probes. The sub-monolayers of electrode material include the pair of edges, so that a distance between the tips of the nanoscale probes is between about 0.1 nm and about 20 nm. | 04-02-2009 |
Carl Willis, Houston, TX US
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20100056721 | ARTICLES PREPARED FROM CERTAIN HYDROGENATED BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The present invention relates to articles prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with other polymers. The block copolymers are selectively hydrogenated and have the structure C-A-B | 03-04-2010 |
Carl A. Willis, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100067640 | High-Power-Density Lithium Target for Neutron Production - A target system for producing intense epithermal and sub-MeV neutron fluxes from proton beams by the Li-7(p,n)Be-9 nuclear reaction by use of a layer of solid metallic lithium as the target material, which, in concert with a novel conical substrate to provide support and cooling, is designed to accept proton-beam power densities in excess of 1 MW m | 03-18-2010 |
Carl L. Willis, Houston, TX US
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20090062457 | STYRENIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - A block copolymer of the formula [S-I-(I/B)] | 03-05-2009 |
20090234059 | MIKTOPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a block copolymer composition and method of making the same having the structures (A | 09-17-2009 |
20130015071 | MODIFIED SULFONATED BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND THE PREPARATION THEREOFAANM Willis; Carl L.AACI HoustonAAST TXAACO USAAGP Willis; Carl L. Houston TX US - Described herein are modified sulfonated block copolymers which comprise at least two polymer end blocks A and at least one polymer interior block B, wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate functional groups and each B block comprises sulfonation susceptible monomer units and, based on the number of the sulfonation susceptible monomer units, from about 10 to about 100 mol % of a functional group of formula (I) | 01-17-2013 |
20130096265 | MIKTOPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a block copolymer composition and method of making the same having the structures (A | 04-18-2013 |
20130108880 | SULFONATED BLOCK COPOLYMER LAMINATES WITH POLAR OR ACTIVE METAL SUBSTRATES | 05-02-2013 |
20130231406 | METAL-NEUTRALIZED SULFONATED BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The present disclosure relates to a process for neutralizing a sulfonated block copolymer with a metal compound, to metal-neutralized block copolymers, and to various articles comprising the metal-neutralized block copolymers, e.g., in form of a water vapor permeable membrane which comprises the metal-neutralized block copolymers. The present disclosure further relates to a means and a method for storing and stabilizing a polar component such as a metal compound in a non-polar liquid phase by immuring the polar component in micelles of the sulfonated block copolymer in the non-polar liquid phase. | 09-05-2013 |
Charles David Willis, Granbury, TX US
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20090008080 | STRESS AND TORQUE REDUCING TOOL - A stress and torque reducing tool has a plunger that reciprocates inside of a body. The tool is connected between the pump and the sucker rod string and reduces stress transmitted therebetween. The body and plunger have longitudinally extending surfaces located at the plunger upper end portion, which surfaces cooperate and limit rotation of the body with respect to the plunger. An upper fluid port is located in an upper end of the body, while one or more lower fluid ports are located in a lower end of the body. The tool is exceptionally strong and is less likely to fail. | 01-08-2009 |
20110284205 | STRESS AND TORQUE REDUCING TOOL - A stress and torque reducing tool has a plunger that reciprocates inside of a body. The tool is connected between the pump and the sucker rod string and reduces stress transmitted therebetween. The body and plunger have longitudinally extending surfaces located at the plunger upper end portion, which surfaces cooperate and limit rotation of the body with respect to the plunger. An upper fluid port is located in an upper end of the body, while one or more lower fluid ports are located in a lower end of the body. | 11-24-2011 |
Clint Willis, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110164924 | TAMPER APPARATUS, AND TAMPER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHODS - A tamper conversion method includes providing a tamper including a ramming apparatus having a tamper foot and a gasoline-powered engine system to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, removing the gasoline-powered engine system from the tamper exposing an engine mount, coupling a mounting plate to the engine mount, coupling an adapter plate to the mounting plate, coupling a pneumatic engine to the adapter plate operatively coupling the pneumatic engine to the ramming apparatus to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, and coupling a conduit, formed with a pneumatic throttle, to the pneumatic engine, the conduit for applying pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to activate the pneumatic engine, and the pneumatic throttle operable for controlling the flow of pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot. | 07-07-2011 |
Clyde A. Willis, Wichita Falls, TX US
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20090121507 | Apparatus for gripping a down hole tubular for use in a drilling machine - An apparatus for gripping a down hole tubular includes a body element defining a central cavity along a longitudinal axis. Disposed within the body element is at least one engaging member. In one aspect, the engaging member has an upper gripping element and a lower gripping element. The gripping elements are designed to be movable with respect to one another. A rod is pivotally attached to the engaging member. The rod moves the engaging member radially inward or outward with respect to the longitudinal axis of the central cavity. In one embodiment, a slewing device is coupled to one end of the body element. The slewing device is moveable with respect to the body element along the longitudinal axis. The rod includes a first end and a second end. The first end is slidably and rotatably connected to the stewing device, such that the first end is radially moveable relative to the longitudinal axis as the stewing device is moved along the longitudinal axis from a first position to a second position. An engaging member is pivotally connected to the second end of the rod. | 05-14-2009 |
Dale Willis, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20100223078 | CUSTOMIZABLE INSURANCE SYSTEM - An automated insurance quote system allows users to apply for one or more insurance quotes through a self-service communication channel. The system includes an interface that may receive applicant data from a remote location. A front-end processor selectively passes applicant data to a record keeping system retained in a memory. A controller or quote processors selects and transmits one or more insurance policies that are allowed under a user's governmental law and are tailored to the user's price and/or coverage preferences. The system conveys coverage details to users through the interface. | 09-02-2010 |
Daniel J. Willis, Lafayette, CO US
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20090053993 | REPEATER WITH POSITIONING CAPABILITIES - This disclosure is directed to a repeater ( | 02-26-2009 |
Daniel M. Willis, Clinton, OH US
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20090294477 | AIR PISTON AND DOME FOAM PUMP - A foam pump for pumping a foamable liquid from a foamable liquid source includes a premix chamber having an interior volume receiving the foamable liquid from the foamable liquid source. The foam pump also include a premix chamber air inlet valve, and a collapsible air chamber surrounds the premix chamber and fluidly communicates with the interior volume of the premix chamber through said premix chamber air inlet valve. The collapsible air chamber has an expanded volume and a compressed volume, and, when the collapsible air chamber is moved from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, air within the collapsible air chamber is forced into the premix chamber through the premix chamber air inlet valve and mixes with the foamable liquid received in the premix chamber. An outlet communicates with the premix chamber and, upon compression of the collapsible air chamber from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, foamable liquid and air are advanced from the premix chamber into the outlet. This foamable liquid and air mixture is homogenized into a foam product by advancement through a mesh screen. | 12-03-2009 |
20150053791 | ANTI-CLOG PUMP NOZZLES, PUMP AND REFILL UNITS - Exemplary pumps, nozzles and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit includes a container, a pump and an outlet nozzle. The outlet nozzle has a lower conical shaped portion that reduces in cross-sectional area in the direction of fluid flow. The conical shaped portion has a helical groove about its inner surface and the helical groove has an end proximate an outlet. Another exemplary refill unit includes a container, a pump and an outlet nozzle. The outlet nozzle has a lower portion that has a passage. At least a portion of the walls of the passage contain a plurality of partial conical shapes that intersect and the passage has a cross-sectional area that reduces along the fluid flow path. The outlet has a multi-lobed cross-section. | 02-26-2015 |
David John Willis, Murray, UT US
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20080270062 | Providing Nonlinear Temperature Compensation for Sensing Means by Use of Pade Approximant Function Emulators - Sensors and/or transducers can exhibit nonlinear response to temperature changes in terms of offset and also in terms of sensitivity to variations in a sensed physical attribute (pressure, strain, displacement, etc.). Padé Approximant function emulators are used to model the nonlinear offset and/or nonlinear sensitivity behaviors of a given sensing means relative to one or more temperature sub-ranges and to produce temperature compensating corrections for both offset and sensitivity as may be desired. In order to avoid use of brute force division for generating the Pade' Approximant function signals, in one set of embodiments, feedback is used to provide a corresponding effect. In order to minimize the number of coefficients that are to be resolved and stored, in one set of embodiments, first or higher order Pade' Approximants with normalized denominators are used so that each function can be defined with just three coefficients. Embodiments that are more analog in nature or more digital in nature are disclosed. Methods for resolving the Pade' Approximant coefficients and calibrating each sensor unit on a mass production basis are also disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
David P. Willis, Downingtown, PA US
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20100086246 | BEARING COMPONENTS AND PROCESSES FOR DEPOSITING ADDITIVES, ESPECIALLY FLUOROPOLYMERS, ON CELLULOSE - A method for applying an additive, e.g. a fluoropolymer, to cellulose. The method comprises a number of steps. First, solid cellulose, a solvent capable of dissolving cellulose, e.g. NMMO and a dispersion of the additive are brought into contact with each other. The additive is allowed to diffuse into the dissolved cellulose, which is possible as a result of the dissolution of the surface layer of the solid cellulose. The solubility of cellulose in the solvent is then reduced, whereby the additive that has diffused into the dissolved cellulose is incorporated into the resulting solid cellulose. A method for applying a fluoropolymer to cellulose as a surface coat is also described. Flexible bearing components comprising a mat of cellulose fibres and a fluoropolymer which may be made by the methods described. | 04-08-2010 |
David R. Willis, Wakefield, RI US
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20080246330 | In-line Skates, Skate Wheels and Wheel Hubs - A skate wheel for an in-line skate includes a skate wheel hub having an inner hub, an outer rim, and, extending therebetween, a plurality of blade-form spokes. A skate tire is mounted upon an outer surface of the outer rim of the skate wheel hub. Opposed surfaces of adjacent blade-form spokes, in cooperation with opposed surfaces of the inner hub and the outer rim, define airflow passageways through the skate wheel. Each blade-form spoke includes a radially-aligned first spoke-edge surface exposed at a skate wheel face, a radially aligned opposite, second spoke-edge surface exposed in a region of a center plane defined by the skate wheel, and a body extending smoothly between the first and second spoke-edge surfaces. Also described are in-line skates with skate wheels of the disclosure, and skate wheel hubs for such skates. | 10-09-2008 |
David R. Willis, Bishop, GA US
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20090169880 | OVERLAID PANEL WITH AN IMPROVED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION - A overlaid panel with an improved coefficient of friction is described which comprises a textured resin top surface layer, an overlay layer, and a bottom panel layer wherein the COF is improved relative to conventional overlaid panels or bare panels without the textured resin top surface layer. | 07-02-2009 |
Dennis Willis, Oak Ridge, NC US
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20090089944 | Fluid Distribution System for a Swimming Pool Cleaning Apparatus - A fluid distribution system for controlling the operation of a swimming pool cleaning device includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a plurality of outlet openings and a valve chamber between the inlet and outlet openings. The housing has at least one compound cylinder having two portions with different bore diameters for slideably accommodating therein a mating stepped piston. Each portion of the compound cylinder fluidly communicates with pressurized water in the valve chamber via associated fluid pathways. The larger cylinder is vented by a relief valve actuated by a fluid driven cam that periodically opens and closes the relief valve. When the relief valve is closed, the pressure within the large cylinder pushes the piston to a first position which effects the opened/closed status of a port, e.g., allowing one of the outlets to communicate with the pressurized water in the valve chamber. When the relief valve is opened, the pressure within the larger cylinder is reduced, allowing the pressure in the smaller cylinder to push the piston to a second position which effects the opened/closed status of the port and/or opens another port to allow the pressurized fluid to be discharged through another outlet. | 04-09-2009 |
20120222997 | Power Supplies for Pool and Spa Equipment - Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa. | 09-06-2012 |
Donald Henry Willis, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110064218 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ANTI-PIRACY PROTECTION IN DIGITAL CINEMA - A digital cinema anti-piracy system includes a modulator configured to convert an input signal to a desired disruptive frequency and to analyze a brightness, B, of each input pixel in an input frame of the signal, the modulator for determining at least the amount of brightness Bj of each pixel to be displayed in each frame j of a set of N frames, wherein the average of all the brightness values Bj in the N set of frames is substantially equal to B, and N is substantially equal to the number of frames output for each input frame. A brightness of a pixel in a second region Bf(j) can be displayed ‘out of phase’ with the brightness Bj to create a disruptive effect which is distinguishable from the first flicker effect. | 03-17-2011 |
20110080960 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF ANTI-CAMCORDER VIDEO - In embodiments of the present principles, the transmission bit rate of a video stream including anti-camcorder measures can be reduced while maintaining anti-camcorder effects and video quality. In one embodiment, a segmentor is included to segment a portion of a frame, such as a pixel, into most significant bits and least significant bits. A representative LSB can be generated and employed for concatenation with each MSB value of a sample set of portions of frames. Use of the representative LSB values in lieu of LSB values of the sample set enables an efficient transmission bit rate, as the representative LSB value can have less bits than the LSB of an original portion and can be reused with a plurality of MSB values of a sample set of portions. | 04-07-2011 |
Douglas C. Willis, Washington C.h, OH US
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20090282959 | METHOD FOR REMOVING FLOOR FROM A SUBSTRATE - A method for removing flooring from a substrate. A blade is forced between the flooring and substrate and is pneumatically actuated to separate the flooring from the substrate. The blade and actuating elements are contained in a tool having a handle and rolling means for facilitating movement such that the tool can be easily moved horizontally. The removed flooring may be directed towards the front of the tool so that the removed flooring can be easily disposed of. The blade may rotate, move vertically, or any combination of the two. The blade's precise movement is defined by linkages between a pneumatic cylinder and the blade. | 11-19-2009 |
Edward Keith Willis, Goodlettsville, TN US
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20090047856 | Area bonded nonwoven fabric from single polymer system - A nonwoven fabric is provided having a plurality of semi-crystalline filaments that are thermally bonded to each other and are formed of the same polymer and exhibit substantially the same melting temperature. The fabric is produced by melt spinning an amorphous crystallizable polymer to form two components having different levels of crystallinity. During spinning, a first component of the polymer is exposed to conditions that result in stress-induced crystallization such that the first polymer component is in a semi-crystalline state and serves as the matrix or strength component of the fabric. The second polymer component is not subjected to stress induced crystallization and thus remains in a substantially amorphous state which bonds well at relatively low temperatures. In a bonding step, the fabric is heated to soften and fuse the binder component. Under these conditions, the binder component undergoes thermal crystallization so that in the final product, both polymer components are semi-crystalline. | 02-19-2009 |
20110230110 | Area Bonded Nonwoven Fabric From Single Polymer System - A nonwoven fabric is provided having a plurality of semi-crystalline filaments that are thermally bonded to each other and are formed of the same polymer and exhibit substantially the same melting temperature. The fabric is produced by melt spinning an amorphous crystallizable polymer to form two components having different levels of crystallinity. During spinning, a first component of the polymer is exposed to conditions that result in stress-induced crystallization such that the first polymer component is in a semi-crystalline state and serves as the matrix or strength component of the fabric. The second polymer component is not subjected to stress induced crystallization and thus remains in a substantially amorphous state which bonds well at relatively low temperatures. In a bonding step, the fabric is heated to soften and fuse the binder component. Under these conditions, the binder component undergoes thermal crystallization so that in the final product, both polymer components are semi-crystalline. | 09-22-2011 |
20130122772 | AREA BONDED NONWOVEN FABRIC FROM SINGLE POLYMER SYSTEM - A nonwoven fabric is provided having a plurality of semi-crystalline filaments that are thermally bonded to each other and are formed of the same polymer and exhibit substantially the same melting temperature. The fabric is produced by melt spinning an amorphous crystallizable polymer to form two components having different levels of crystallinity. During spinning, a first component of the polymer is exposed to conditions that result in stress-induced crystallization such that the first polymer component is in a semi-crystalline state and serves as the matrix or strength component of the fabric. The second polymer component is not subjected to stress induced crystallization and thus remains in a substantially amorphous state which bonds well at relatively low temperatures. In a bonding step, the fabric is heated to soften and fuse the binder component. Under these conditions, the binder component undergoes thermal crystallization so that in the final product, both polymer components are semi-crystalline. | 05-16-2013 |
Elbert Willis, Southfield, MI US
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20110203749 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVING A WINDOW SHADE AND WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to a drive assembly for driving a window shade of a vehicle, in particular for a rear window of a vehicle, and a window shade system comprising at least two one-piece arms, first ends of which are pivotally coupleable to a window shade, and a driving means, in particular a motor, for linearly sliding pivotally mounted second ends of said one-piece arms arranged such that said one-piece arms may push or pull a window shade across a window of a vehicle. | 08-25-2011 |
Ethan Willis, Provo, UT US
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20090222327 | MARKETING AND DELIVERING FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICES - Marketing and delivering financial coaching services involves sponsoring a website pertaining to financial coaching services, engaging an electronic communications media partner to direct potential customers to the website, and calculating a behavior-based quality rating reflecting the business opportunity value of the potential customer. The potential customer is advanced within the website to a supplemental landing page, a chat window, a bump offer screen, or a customer consultation page based on data from the potential customer. When the quality rating exceeds a predetermined threshold quality rating, the potential customer is associated to an assigned sales agent. In a telephone conference initiated by the assigned sales agent, an interest rating is determined for the potential customer reflecting the importance of the financial coaching services to the potential customer. When the interest rating exceeds a predetermined threshold interest rating, the potential customer is associated to an assigned enroller. In a telephone conference initiated by the assigned enroller a readiness rating is determined for the potential customer reflecting the willingness of the potential customer to purchase financial coaching services. When the readiness rating for the potential customer exceeds a predetermined readiness rating, the potential customer is enrolled as a buyer of financial coaching services and oriented by telephone. Using electronic communication media, the buyer is conducted through an ordered sequence of one-on-one financial coaching sessions and supplied with financial coaching resources. The buyer completes assignments between consecutive pairs of financial coaching sessions. | 09-03-2009 |
20110191193 | MARKETING AND DELIVERING FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICES - Marketing and delivering financial coaching services involves sponsoring a website pertaining to financial coaching services, engaging an electronic communications media partner to direct potential customers to the website, and calculating a behavior-based quality rating reflecting the business opportunity value of the potential customer. When the quality rating exceeds a predetermined threshold, the potential customer is associated to an assigned sales agent who determines an interest rating reflecting the importance of the financial coaching services to the potential customer. When the interest rating exceeds a predetermined threshold, the potential customer is associated to an assigned enroller who determines a readiness rating reflecting the willingness of the potential customer to purchase financial coaching services. When the readiness rating for the potential customer exceeds a predetermined rating, the potential customer is enrolled for financial coaching services, oriented by telephone, and receives an ordered sequence of one-on-one financial coaching sessions and financial coaching resources. | 08-04-2011 |
Frank Marsden Willis, Deptford, NJ US
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20110049030 | Chromatography Column With Large Diameter End Fitting Openings - A column for use in chromatography, the column having a tube with a bore that can contain a packing medium captured between two porous plugs positioned at opposite ends. End fittings are attached to the tube ends, the end fittings having a duct with a duct opening having a diameter at least as large as the diameter of the tube bore which it faces. The duct opening may be positioned within a recess in spaced apart relation to the porous plugs to prevent the end fitting from contacting the plug and burnishing its surface. | 03-03-2011 |
George Willis, Jal, NM US
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20100307987 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECLAMATION OF TREATABLE WATER - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method to reclaim water. The water that may be reclaimed begins as untreated treatable water, which is water having solids, particulates, or minerals not originally in the water. Untreated treatable water is also natural water having solids, particulates, or minerals that are undesired. The invention provides for removal of the totally dissolved solids from the water by micronizing the water in a chamber having a first temperature, and condensing the water in a second chamber having an interior surface that is cooled to the ambient wet-bulb temperature of the surrounding environment. Reclaimed treatable water from this invention becomes usable water. | 12-09-2010 |
Gerald Willis, Brownsburg, IN US
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20080273717 | Audio amplifier thermal management using low frequency limiting - A digital audio speaker system for a digital audio player that includes a housing and a control unit positioned in the housing. An amplifier is positioned in the housing and connected with the control unit and a speaker system. A frame assembly is positioned in the housing that includes a motorized drive assembly. A drawer assembly is movably connected with the motorized drive assembly. The motorized drive assembly is operable to move the drawer assembly between an open position and a closed position. | 11-06-2008 |
Gregory Alan Willis, Arlington, VA US
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20110154252 | E-MAIL INTERFACE HAVING AN INFORMATIONAL TOOL TIP - An interface enables perception of information regarding e-mail communications. The interface includes an e-mail application user interface that enables perception of e-mail message information for one or more e-mails received by an e-mail participant and that enables active display of one or more of the received e-mails selected by the e-mail participant, The interface also includes a mechanism that determines a request for e-mail message information for one of the e-mails from within a desired e-mail message that is not actively displayed. The interface further includes an informational tool tip that provides a temporary perceivable indication to the e-mail participant of at least a portion of the requested information for the desired e-mail message while maintaining active display of the one or more selected e-mails. | 06-23-2011 |
20130067352 | E-Mail Interface Having an Informational Tool Tip - An interface enables perception of information regarding e-mail communications. The interface includes an e-mail application user interface that enables perception of e-mail message information for one or more e-mails received by an e-mail participant and that enables active display of one or more of the received e-mails selected by the e-mail participant, The interface also includes a mechanism that determines a request for e-mail message information for one of the e-mails from within a desired e-mail message that is not actively displayed. The interface further includes an informational tool tip that provides a temporary perceivable indication to the e-mail participant of at least a portion of the requested information for the desired e-mail message while maintaining active display of the one or more selected e-mails. | 03-14-2013 |
20130067353 | E-Mail Interface Having an Informational Tool Tip - An interface enables perception of information regarding e-mail communications. The interface includes an e-mail application user interface that enables perception of e-mail message information for one or more e-mails received by an e-mail participant and that enables active display of one or more of the received e-mails selected by the e-mail participant. The interface also includes a mechanism that determines a request for e-mail message information for one of the e-mails from within a desired e-mail message that is not actively displayed. The interface further includes an informational tool tip that provides a temporary perceivable indication to the e-mail participant of at least a portion of the requested information for the desired e-mail message while maintaining active display of the one or more selected e-mails. | 03-14-2013 |
20130174056 | Instant Messaging Interface Having a Tear-Off Element - A user interface on a display enables user perception of information regarding a communications session that leverages an instant messaging platform. The user interface includes an instant messaging application user interface and one or more tear-off elements corresponding to ongoing instant messaging communications sessions. Each tear-off element is configured to enable perception and selection by a user of a corresponding instant messaging communications session. Also, each tear-off element is configured to be independently visually separated from other elements of the instant messaging application user interface and maintained as a separate entity on the instant messaging application user interface. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174057 | Instant Messaging Interface Having a Tear-Off Element - A user interface on a display enables user perception of information regarding a communications session that leverages an instant messaging platform. The user interface includes an instant messaging application user interface and one or more tear-off elements corresponding to ongoing instant messaging communications sessions. Each tear-off element is configured to enable perception and selection by a user of a corresponding instant messaging communications session. Also, each tear-off element is configured to be independently visually separated from other elements of the instant messaging application user interface and maintained as a separate entity on the instant messaging application user interface. | 07-04-2013 |
Huey L. Willis, Raymore, MO US
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20090041901 | EGG REPLACEMENT AND EMULSIFIER SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A free-flowing composition for reducing or replacing the egg and emulsifier content in baked goods and baked good mixes and a method of making the composition. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a single free-flowing ingredient. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a wheat protein isolate and an emulsifier. In other embodiments, the composition additionally comprises a flow agent. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a wheat protein isolate, a propylene glycol ester, a glyceride, and a lecithin. Other embodiments may comprise a food product comprising the composition. | 02-12-2009 |
Ian M. Willis, New Rochelle, NY US
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20120128690 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING AGENTS THAT TREAT OR PREVENT OBESITY AND/OR OBESITY RELATED DISEASES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT THEREWITH - The present invention provides methods for determining a putative agent that treats or prevent obesity and/or obesity related diseases comprising contacting cells with the putative agent and measuring the activity and/or level of Maf1 and/or the activity and/or level of KIAA1875. The present invention also provides the agent identified by the methods herein and methods of treating or preventing obesity and/or obesity related diseases in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that inhibits or downregulates Maf1 and/or activates or upregulates KIAA1875. | 05-24-2012 |
Jeffrey Willis, Blair, NE US
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20090090069 | TOWER STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A modular tower structure is described herein. The modular tower uses a cost-effective, efficient design that reduces the amount of steel necessary for tower structures for wind turbines. The modular tower is constructed from sections. The sections are constructed from panels. The panels comprise a curved or arcuate shape. The panels include vertical edges and horizontal edges. A vertical connection connects or secures the panels at the vertical edges of the panels and forms the sections. The sections have a generally circular shape. The vertical connection includes an interior vertical friction plate positioned over a seam or gap between adjacent panels and an exterior vertical friction plate positioned over the seam or gap between adjacent panels. A horizontal connection connects or secures the sections at the horizontal edges of the panels. The horizontal connection comprises an interior friction plate that covers a seam or gap between the adjacent sections and an exterior friction plate that covers the seam or gap between the adjacent sections. | 04-09-2009 |
20120151864 | TOWER STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A modular tower structure is described herein. The modular tower uses a cost-effective, efficient design that reduces the amount of steel necessary for tower structures for wind turbines. The modular tower is constructed from sections. The sections are constructed from panels. The panels comprise a curved or arcuate shape. The panels include vertical edges and horizontal edges. A vertical connection connects or secures the panels at the vertical edges of the panels and forms the sections. The sections have a generally circular shape. A horizontal connection connects or secures the sections at the horizontal edges of the panels. | 06-21-2012 |
Jeremy Willis, Glendale, AZ US
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20110164924 | TAMPER APPARATUS, AND TAMPER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHODS - A tamper conversion method includes providing a tamper including a ramming apparatus having a tamper foot and a gasoline-powered engine system to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, removing the gasoline-powered engine system from the tamper exposing an engine mount, coupling a mounting plate to the engine mount, coupling an adapter plate to the mounting plate, coupling a pneumatic engine to the adapter plate operatively coupling the pneumatic engine to the ramming apparatus to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, and coupling a conduit, formed with a pneumatic throttle, to the pneumatic engine, the conduit for applying pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to activate the pneumatic engine, and the pneumatic throttle operable for controlling the flow of pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot. | 07-07-2011 |
Jerry F. Willis, Houston, TX US
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20100043416 | Wobble plate motor - A wobble plate motor comprises a rotatable shaft having a bent end rigid with the shaft and an inclined plate journalled on the bent end. When only one side of the inclined plate is directly subjected to high pressure, the plate rolls on a base in the manner of a spinning coin as it decays, i.e. as its spin rate falls to a value where the coin is inclined to the axis of rotation. As the plate rotates, torque is generated on the rotatable shaft so the shaft may drive a work consumer such as a generator, pump or compressor. | 02-25-2010 |
20140037428 | Fluid stream driven wobble plate motor - Several embodiments of a wobble plate motor include a disc mounted on a bent shaft. Driving the wobble plate so it revolves on a flat base causes the bent shaft to rotate and drive a generator or other work consumer. The wobble plate may be driven by a fluid stream impinging on the plate or by a blade assembly in a path of fluid movement. In one embodiment of a bladed motor, a shroud may direct the fluid stream so it more efficiently cooperates with the blade assembly. | 02-06-2014 |
Jerry Hubert Willis, Corpus Christi, TX US
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20110245899 | Solar powered tanning booth - A solar powered tanning booth or bed includes a wheeled frame and a readily detachable transparent cover. In cold weather, a person can comfortably enjoy solar tanning inside the booth. By detaching the cover, it can be used in cold or inclement weather to protect fragile plants. With the cover detached, a person can comfortably enjoy solar tanning in warm weather by reclining on the booth. The frame includes a peripheral member having a flat upper surface supporting a normally planar body support panel. A brace under the panel is normally spaced from the panel but loading the panel causes it to sag into load supporting engagement with the brace and become upwardly concave which is a more comfortable situation. | 10-06-2011 |
Jesse Wayne Willis, Beaufort, NC US
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20110278412 | Reversible Keyboard Support - A keyboard support device having a generally planar support platform including a first keyboard support surface and an opposing second keyboard support surface. The platform includes two side edges and two end edges. Riser elements are formed along each end of the platform. The riser elements may be integrally formed or be formed as attachments. Preferably, the risers are integrally formed and the transition zone between the platform and each riser is formed as a smooth curve for additional wrist comfort experienced by users. The risers are directed oppositely from one another. That is, a first riser element is directed in a first direction and a second riser element is directed at a second direction different from the first direction and preferably oppositely from the first direction such that the riser elements extend in parallel but project oppositely away from their respective ends of the platform. | 11-17-2011 |
Joe Willis, Carteret, NJ US
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20110124295 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TESTING CELL PHONES WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNAS - The present invention relates to testing cell phones that simulates network conditions. In particular, it relates to new testing capabilities for simulating changes in correlation characteristics of signal components delivered to a cell phone. Correlation characteristics express changing environmental conditions and physical relationships among antennas in the cell phone and at base stations. | 05-26-2011 |
John Patrick Willis, Buskirk, NY US
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20100213079 | MICROSECOND RESPONSE ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS AND METHODS THEREOF - A system for the measurement of analyte concentration includes an electrochemical cell having a working electrode coated with a protein layer and a diffusion limiting barrier covering the protein layer, and a counter electrode; a voltage source which provides a voltage between the working electrode and the counter electrode when electrically connected by a conductive medium; and a computing system which measures the dynamic voltage output to the counter electrode within a time period prior to a response from the working electrode and method for use is disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
John W. Willis, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110040213 | Ultrasonic Surgical Apparatus with Silicon Waveguide - Ultrasound surgical apparatus are disclosed, including: medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal guide members for control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal rolling members for manipulability and control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors providing a probe with a probe dilation region configured to have an average outside diameter that is equal to or greater than the average outside diameter of a probe tip and neck; as well as junctions to an ultrasonically inactive probe sheath; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors having positionable, ultrasonically inactive probe sheath ends slidably operable to both cover and expose at least a probe tip; and ultrasound transducer cores including a transducing structure affixed to a longitudinally elongated, generally planar, single crystal or polycrystalline material waveguide. | 02-17-2011 |
20120024934 | TRANSWALL VISUALIZATION ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL CIRCULAR STAPLERS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. Various embodiments include an elongated shaft that defines a central axis and has a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. At least one detection member may be operably supported within the elongated shaft. Each detection member may have a distal portion that is radially deployable away from the central axis upon application of a deployment motion thereto. The distal end portions may have a bumper or light mounted thereto. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024935 | TISSUE ACQUISITION ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES - A surgical instrument that includes an elongated shaft that defines defining a central axis. The elongated shaft may have a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. A tissue acquisition shaft may be axially movable within the elongated shaft such that a distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft may be distally advanced beyond the distal end portion of the elongated shaft. At least one tissue acquisition member may be pivotally attached to the distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft such that at least one tissue acquisition member is selectively pivotable about a corresponding acquisition axis that is substantially parallel to the central axis from a retracted position to deployed positions upon application of a deployment motion thereto. Various embodiments include an annular cutting member that is supported by the distal end of the elongated shaft for selective axial travel relative thereto. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029272 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING ADJACENT STRUCTURES DURING THE INSERTION OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INTO A TUBULAR ORGAN - A device for protecting tissues and structures adjacent to a tubular organ during performance of a surgical procedure on a portion of the tubular organ. Various embodiments may comprise a member that may be deployed through a surgical instrument in a first configuration and expanded to a second configuration such that when in the second configuration, the protective member may extend substantially around an outer circumference of the portion of the tubular organ. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029544 | CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH SECONDARY CUTTING ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Surgical instruments are disclosed. Various non-limiting embodiments may include an elongated shaft that has a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. A tissue acquisition shaft may be rotatably supported within said elongated shaft and have a distal portion that protrudes distally beyond the distal end portion of the elongated shaft. At least one tissue acquisition member may be pivotally attached to the distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft such that the tissue acquisition members are selectively pivotable from a retracted position to deployed positions upon application of a deployment motion thereto. A rotatable cutting member may be operably supported adjacent to the tissue acquisition member and being selectively rotatable about the central axis upon application of a cutting actuation motion thereto. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029547 | SURGICAL CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH TISSUE RETENTION ARRANGEMENTS - Surgical instruments and procedures for performing a circular anastomosis of a tubular organ. The surgical instruments may include selectively deployable tissue acquisition members configured to puncture through a portion of the tubular organ and position the portion of the organ adjacent to a fastener face of a staple cartridge supported in the instrument. At least one cutting member may be radially deployed and rotated to sever the positioned portion of organ from a distal portion of the organ. An anvil may be employed to draw another portion of the organ adjacent to the portion of organ positioned adjacent to the fastener face of the staple cartridge. The staples may then be deployed through the adjacent portions of organ and an annular knife may be advanced through the adjacent organ portions to complete the anastomosis. | 02-02-2012 |
20120111591 | Packaging For Reclaimable Component Of A Medical Device - An apparatus for reclaiming insertable electrical components includes a lid, a container base, and a seal. The container base includes a container bottom and sidewalls. The container bottom further includes a recess that is defined by a recess bottom and recess sidewalls and is sized and configured to receive an insertable electrical component. The lid includes at least one boss to restrain the movement of a portion of the insertable electrical component when the insertable electrical component is inserted into the recess of the container base and the lid is attached to the container base. The boss may include a boss contact attached to the boss, and the boss contact may be electrically coupled to a discharge device or to an exterior contact. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112687 | Recharge system for medical devices - An apparatus comprises a base and at least one indicator in communication with the base. The base comprises a housing and at least one slot. The at least one slot is shaped to receive a reusable component from a surgical instrument. The at least one indicator is in communication with the at least one slot. The base is configured to detect at least one characteristic related to the reusable component when the reusable component is placed into the at least one slot. Wherein the at least one indicator is configured to provide a signal to the user regarding the at least one characteristic. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116263 | GEAR DRIVEN COUPLING BETWEEN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER AND WAVEGUIDE IN SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is separable into a transducer unit and a lower body portion. The lower body portion includes a waveguide and a casing. The transducer unit includes a transducer and a geared mechanism operable to couple the transducer to the waveguide. In some versions the geared mechanism includes bevel gears coupled to a rack and pinion such that linear motion may be used to rotatably couple a transducer to a waveguide. The rack gear may further include a handle extending out of the transducer unit casing to be actuatable by a user. The rack gear may also be flexible or rigid. In other versions, the bevel gears may be coupled to a threaded shaft that is operable to translate the transducer into the waveguide to form an interference fit. The transducer unit may also include a slide lock mechanism to couple to the casing of the lower body portion. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116265 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH CHARGING DEVICES - A surgical instrument includes a first power source and a second power source. The first power source is configured to deliver power to a surgical instrument at a first rate of discharge. The second power source is configured to deliver power to the first power source at a second rate of discharge. The first power source and the second power source are positioned within the surgical instrument. The first power source and the second power source are further configured to communicate with a control module. The control module may rely on power from the first power source to drive an end effector of the surgical instrument. The end effector may comprise a harmonic/ultrasonic blade, RF electrosurgical electrodes, powered cutting/stapling features, and/or various other types of components. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116367 | MEDICAL DEVICE USAGE DATA PROCESSING - A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly having a lower portion with a hingedly attached end piece. When open, the end piece allows for receipt of a data card in a lower portion aperture. When closed, the end piece covers the aperture. In another version, the aperture is configured to receive a data card and battery pack assembly. Information is readable from and to the data card to measure a number of minutes the instrument was used during a procedure. Such information is communicated via wired or wireless communication to another device to determine a payment for the number of minutes used. Minutes are buyable from the device and writable onto the data card prior to insertion of the card into the instrument. In another version, a testing sequence is used in saline or via a tissue proxy to test the functionality of an instrument prior to a procedure. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116379 | Motor Driven Electrosurgical Device With Mechanical And Electrical Feedback - An electrosurgical device comprises an end effector, a cutting member, and en electromechanical driver. The end effector comprises a pair of jaws that clamp tissue. The jaws include electrodes that deliver RF energy to clamped tissue. The cutting member cuts tissue clamped between the jaws. The electromechanical driver drives the cutting member. A control module commands the electromechanical driver, and regulates the delivery of RF energy to the electrodes, based on a combination of user input and feedback signals from the electrodes and from the electromechanical driver. The device may provide tactile feedback to the user through the user input feature, based on a load encountered by the cutting member. The device may alert the user when the exterior of end effector makes incidental contact with tissue, to avoid inadvertently burning the tissue. The device may include a removable battery pack to power the electromechanical driver and the electrodes. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116380 | Sterile Medical Instrument Charging Device - A system includes a medical device and a charging device. A sterile barrier may be interposed between the medical device and the charging device. The medical device includes an integral power source and an active element. The charging device is configured to charge the integral power source. The charging device may charge the integral power source through direct contact between features of the charging device and features the medical device. The charging device may alternatively charge the integral power source wirelessly, such as through inductive coupling. The medical device may include conductive prongs that are retained by the charging device. The charging device may physically couple with the medical device via magnets. The medical device and the charging device may be provided together in a sterile package as a kit. The kit may also include a reclamation bag to facilitate reclamation of electrical components. | 05-10-2012 |
20120305427 | Sterile Package System For Medical Device - An apparatus for aseptic insertion includes a container, a first cover, and a second cover. The container includes a first compartment, a second compartment, and a detachable wall disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first cover is sized and configured to attach to the first compartment and the second cover is sized and configured to attach to the container. The detachable wall may defined by a top portion, a portion of a first distal wall of the first compartment, and a portion of a second proximal wall of the second compartment. The detachable wall may be removably attached to the first cover by the top portion of the detachable wall. | 12-06-2012 |
20130090576 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ULTRASONIC WAVEGUIDE DEFINING A FLUID LUMEN - A surgical system comprises an ultrasonic surgical instrument and a conduit. The conduit may be coupled with a vacuum source and/or a fluid source. The instrument comprises an ultrasonic transducer, a waveguide, and an end effector. The waveguide extends fully through the transducer, such that a distal end of the waveguide is distal to the distal end of the transducer and such that a proximal end of the waveguide is proximal to the proximal end of the transducer. The waveguide is operable to transmit ultrasonic vibrations from the transducer to the end effector. The waveguide defines a lumen in fluid communication with the conduit. The lumen is also in fluid communication with the end effector. The end effector may thus be used to deliver one or more of ultrasonic energy, suction, and/or fluid to a surgical site, in any suitable sequence or simultaneously. | 04-11-2013 |
20140135804 | ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES - Disclosed are ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices. The disclosed embodiments include ultrasonic blades comprising various grasping features, devices configured to prevent ingress of surgical matter, e.g., fluid and tissue, in the space between an ultrasonic blade and an inner or outer tube distal of the distal seal, alternate closure mechanisms for ultrasonic devices, ultrasonic transducer rotation limiters to limit the rotation of an ultrasonic transducer, ultrasonic transducer rotation systems to provide unlimited continuous rotation of an ultrasonic device, integrated ultrasonic instrument electrically connected to provide RF spot coagulation with an ultrasonic (RF) generator, and coated ultrasonic/RF blades. | 05-15-2014 |
20140163549 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FEEDBACK AT END EFFECTOR - An apparatus for operating on tissue includes a body, a lip in communication with the body, and at least one electrode also in communication with the body. The body is able to mechanically couple with a portion of an end effector, which may be controlled by a user through a handpiece. The lip is configured to grip a portion of the end effector. The at least one electrode is configured to provide sufficient electrical energy to weld at least a portion of tissue. In some versions, a temperature sensitive material may be positioned on a portion of the end effector. Additionally, in some versions, the handpiece of the end effector may comprise feedback features able to convey information to the user. | 06-12-2014 |
20140284373 | TISSUE ACQUISITION ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES - A surgical instrument that includes an elongated shaft that defines defining a central axis. The elongated shaft may have a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. A tissue acquisition shaft may be axially movable within the elongated shaft such that a distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft may be distally advanced beyond the distal end portion of the elongated shaft. At least one tissue acquisition member may be pivotally attached to the distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft such that at least one tissue acquisition member is selectively pivotable about a corresponding acquisition axis that is substantially parallel to the central axis from a retracted position to deployed positions upon application of a deployment motion thereto. Various embodiments include an annular cutting member that is supported by the distal end of the elongated shaft for selective axial travel relative thereto. | 09-25-2014 |
Joseph Willis, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20110027283 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CANCERS - This disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting immune responses. The disclosure also provides methods and compositions for inhibiting graft rejection and promoting or prolonging graft survival. | 02-03-2011 |
20120094287 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING GASTROINTESTINAL AND OTHER CANCERS - This application describes methods and compositions for detecting and treating vimentin-associated neoplasia. Differential methylation of the vimentin nucleotide sequences has been observed in vimentin-associated neoplasia such as neoplasia of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and/or bladder. | 04-19-2012 |
20130131329 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING GASTROINTESTINAL AND OTHER CANCERS - This application describes methods and compositions for detecting and treating vimentin-associated neoplasia. Differential methylation of the vimentin nucleotide sequences has been observed in vimentin-associated neoplasia such as neoplasia of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and/or bladder. | 05-23-2013 |
Jurgen A. Willis, Woodinville, WA US
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20110066583 | CONTROLLING FORWARD CHAINING EXECUTION IN A RULES SYSTEM - Detailed herein is a technology which, among other things, provides for forward chaining in a ruleset. In one approach to this technology, a first rule is examined, to identifying a data object associated with it. A second rule is identified, also associated with the data object. The relationship between the two rules is determined, where execution of the second rule will modify the data object, which, in turn, will alter the outcome of the first rule. | 03-17-2011 |
Karl D. Willis, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110248913 | MOTIONBEAM INTERACTION TECHNIQUES FOR HANDHELD PROJECTORS - An image projection system may be configured to project objects which respond to movements and gestures made using a handheld projector, as well as to methods for controlling the projected objects based on such user input. For example, users may interact with and control objects in a projection frame by moving and/or gesturing with the handheld projector. Further, objects or characters projected using the handheld projector may be configured to perceive and react to physical objects in the environment. Similarly, elements of the physical environment may be configured to respond to the presence of the projected objects or characters in a variety of ways. | 10-13-2011 |
Kellee Willis, Wichita, KS US
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20110205329 | Video Conferencing Utilizing A Cable Set-Top Box - Video conferencing using a set-top box in a cable television services system is provided. A video call may be received over a network connection from a calling party device at a receiving set-top box in the cable television services system. The video call may be displayed on a display device connected to the receiving set-top box. | 08-25-2011 |
Kenneth Lewis Willis, Westminster, CO US
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20090031083 | Storage control unit with memory cash protection via recorded log - A “Logging” method and apparatus is provided to protect control unit cached data not yet written to backing storage disk drives. This recording mechanism will copy “WRITE DATA” to a log at a target logically or physically external (to the storage controllers) location equally common to all members of the set of distributed storage control units managing a common storage pool. Upon the failure of one the members of the set of control units, the “Log” information is available to insure that pending “write” data is written to the proper location on the disk drives upon a recovery action. One of the surviving members of the set assumes control of the storage managed by the failing unit by utilizing the recorded information to insure that data not written to backing storage (disks) up to the point of failure is then written to the disk backing storage. The surviving member of the set recovering the failing control unit storage (disk set) ownership will thereby “flush” (WRITE) the Journaled WRITE DATA to the backing storage disk drives before allowing normal operations to proceed. | 01-29-2009 |
Kerry Wayne Willis, Georgetown, TX US
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20080262937 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AUTOMATED GROUP PURCHASING - The present invention is an automated and online process for individual members of a group to perform online purchases under one group account. This method creates an account for the group with a particular merchant. The method uses purchaser information to generate a unique security key for the particular group purchase. The purchaser information includes a set of parameters that will govern a valid order by a group member. When a member of the group desires to make a purchase under the group account, that purchaser would use the key to gain access to the purchasing program. After the user has completed his/her menu selections, the purchaser would submit the order. The order is validated based on purchase criteria provided at the initiation of the account. After order validation, the order would be entered into a database containing the purchaser's account information. This process would also update the purchaser account information. | 10-23-2008 |
Lamar Lorenzo Willis, Woodstock, GA US
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20100306846 | REPUTATION BASED LOAD BALANCING - Methods and systems for operation upon one or more data processors for efficiently processing communications based upon reputation of an entity associated with the communication. | 12-02-2010 |
20120239751 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPUTATION SCORING - Methods and systems for assigning reputation to communications entities include collecting communications data from distributed agents, aggregating the communications data, analyzing the communications data and identifying relationships between communications entities based upon the communications data. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240228 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPUTATION SCORING - Methods and systems for assigning reputation to communications entities include collecting communications data from distributed agents, aggregating the communications data, analyzing the communications data and identifying relationships between communications entities based upon the communications data. | 09-20-2012 |
20150040218 | DETECTING IMAGE SPAM - Methods and systems for operation upon one or more data processors for detecting image spam by detecting an image and analyzing the content of the image to determine whether the incoming communication comprises an unwanted communication. | 02-05-2015 |
Mariann Martin Willis, Metuchen, NJ US
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20100236385 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL EXERCISE TRAINER - Determining a plurality of heart rate sections for an individual, and selecting a plurality of songs, wherein each of the plurality of songs has an average beats per minute approximately equal to an average beats per minute of one of the plurality of heart rate sections, and playing the plurality of songs in a sequence on a song playing device. The plurality of songs includes a middle song, which has an average beats per minute which is greater than the average beats per minute of all of the other songs of the plurality of songs. The plurality of songs includes one or more preceding songs which precede the middle song, and each of which has an average beats per minute which is less than the average beats per minute of the middle song. The plurality of songs includes one or more succeeding songs which succeed the middle song, and each of which has an average beats per minute which is less than the average beats per minute of the middle song. | 09-23-2010 |
Mark Willis, Staten Island, NY US
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20100169236 | Multi-Level Leverage Account Structure - An investment structure for multiple classes of investors that combines the advantages of both the master feeder structure and the reverse master feeder structure with segregated accounts. In particular, an investment structure is formed in which investors invest in a common fund. The common fund, in turn, opens a common prime brokerage account, having at least three sub-accounts, for example: an unlevered account; one or more levered accounts and a general trading account. The prime broker provides class loans to the levered account and margin loans to the general trading account. To the extent class loans are provided to the levered account, levered investors will participate in the returns on the general account as if the levered investors invested capital plus the amount of any class loans to that levered account. The unlevered investors will participate in the returns on the general trading account on the basis of their capital contributions alone. The prime broker will have no recourse against any assets of any account other than the levered account as a result of a default or margin call of the levered account. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the investment structure is structured as a fund of funds, in which multiple classes of investors invest, which, in turn, invests in multiple investment funds, or a fund that employs alternative investment strategies that overlay the basic trading strategies. In this embodiment, a credit facility is established with the equivalent of three sub-accounts as discussed above. | 07-01-2010 |
Mark Willis, Louisville, KY US
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20120130792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDEEMING COUPONS AND PREVENTING WEB-BASED COUPON FRAUD - A web-based system and method are provided for electronic coupon fraud prevention. The system receives electronic coupon parameters from a coupon provider via a host website. Access is selectively providing to electronic coupons by members based on the parameters and member access criteria. The member selects coupons via the website which are then stored in a member account. Transaction data is received from a merchant point of sale, and the system determines which coupons may be available for use in the transaction based on the coupon parameters and the transaction data. A first set of coupon data is provided to the point of sale associated with electronic coupons which have been determined to be available, and a second set of electronic coupon data is received from the point of sale associated with electronic coupons which have been redeemed by the merchant in association with the financial transaction. | 05-24-2012 |
Matt Willis, Raleigh, NC US
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20100072520 | Methods of Fabricating Transistors Having Buried P-Type Layers Coupled to the Gate - A unit cell of a metal-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MESFET) is provided. The MESFET has a source, a drain and a gate. The gate is between the source and the drain and on an n-type conductivity channel layer. A p-type conductivity region is provided beneath the gate between the source and the drain. The p-type conductivity region is spaced apart from the n-type conductivity channel layer and electrically coupled to the gate. Related methods are also provided herein. | 03-25-2010 |
Matthew Willis, Seattle, WA US
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20110276499 | COLLECTING DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A REPORT USING THE COLLECTED DATA, SUCH AS COLLECTING DATA RELATED TO PROPERTY TAXES FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL - An system and method for collecting property data from 3rd party resources and determining based on the property data, whether a subject property is over or under assessed by a county tax assessor. A report is generated which includes arguments and evidence for use in appealing the assessment, based on comparable sales, comparable assessments, and answers to questions relating to a subject property. | 11-10-2011 |
Max Willis, Midway, UT US
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20100086619 | Dietary supplement containing strontium (M) ascorbate, compositions containing same, method for making same and method for using same - A formulation including a compound of formula (ascorbate) | 04-08-2010 |
Michael A. Willis, Boulder, CO US
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20090061399 | EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE WITH EMBEDDED SHELTERED INSTRUCTION - A system, method and a computer readable medium for providing virtual learning of academic topic unrelated to languages in a non-native language of a student. The system includes an input device, which receives user input, a datastore, which stores the academic topic. At least a portion of the academic topic is stored in both native and non-native languages. The system further includes a processor, which obtains the academic topic based on the user input and an output device, which outputs the academic topic provided by the processor to a user. The academic topic is obtained by the processor with sheltered instruction in the non-native language. Upon a user request, the continuous providing of the academic topic is paused and at least one key term of the academic topic is provided in the native language. | 03-05-2009 |
Michael G. Willis, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090284107 | Project Management Desk - A project management desk comprising a transparent working surface supported by spaced apart legs, below which are disposed a plurality of side by side document compartments, the contents of which are visible through the working surface. | 11-19-2009 |
Michelle Willis, Sandy, UT US
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20110125531 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING STATISTICALLY-BASED MEDICAL PROVIDER UTILIZATION PROFILES - A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles. | 05-26-2011 |
Mitchell James Willis, Bainbridge, GA US
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20110079543 | Heavy Metals Trapping Co-Catalyst For FCC Processes - A metal trap particle used for passivation of metals during FCC cracking comprises a calcined spray dried particle formed from kaolin, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate. The metal trap particle contains at least 10 wt. % magnesium oxide which improves metals passivation during FCC cracking. | 04-07-2011 |
Monte S. Willis, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080260723 | Method of Treatment and Bioassay Involving Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) as Cardiac-Derived Myocardial Depressant Factor - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-MIF antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount at least one anti-CD74 antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-TNFR antibody; a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-MIF antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of treating or preventing cardiac dysfunction, cardiodepression, burn injury-associated cardiac dysfunction, improving cardiac function in a subject following acute myocardial infarction, and identifying an MIF inhibitor. | 10-23-2008 |
20150017179 | Method of Treatment and Bioassay Involving Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) as Cardiac-Derived Myocardial Depressant Factor - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-MIF antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount at least one anti-CD74 antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-TNFR antibody; a therapeutically effective amount of at least one anti-MIF antibody; and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of treating or preventing cardiac dysfunction, cardiodepression, burn injury-associated cardiac dysfunction, improving cardiac function in a subject following acute myocardial infarction, and identifying an MIF inhibitor. | 01-15-2015 |
Nico Willis, Phoenix, AR US
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20100017343 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE COST BASIS OF A SECURITY - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for determining a cost basis associated with a plurality of shares of a security. In response to information identifying an issuer, the purchase date and the sale date, a list of capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date is retrieved from a database. One or more shares held adjustment ratios are then retrieved from a database. Each of the shares held adjustment ratios corresponds to one of the capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date. A current cost basis associated with the security may then be determined in accordance with the one or more cost adjustment ratios and the purchase price per share of the security. | 01-21-2010 |
20130018819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Systems and methods for determining an optimal allocation of assets in an investment portfolio according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a graphical user interface, database, asset allocation engine, and a display. The graphical user interface may be configured to receive identifying information about the assets and a financial risk tolerance profile of the asset owner. The database may be configured to store and/or retrieve information associated with the assets. The asset allocation engine may be configured to identify a deficiency between an existing allocation of assets in the portfolio and a target asset allocation model. The display may be configured to present the target asset allocation model and identified deficiencies. | 01-17-2013 |
20130339274 | Computer-Implemented Method and Apparatus for Adjusting the Cost Basis of a Security - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for determining a cost basis associated with a plurality of shares of a security. In response to information identifying an issuer, the purchase date and the sale date, a list of capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date is retrieved from a database. One or more shares held adjustment ratios are then retrieved from a database. Each of the shares held adjustment ratios corresponds to one of the capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date. A current cost basis associated with the security may then be determined in accordance with the one or more cost adjustment ratios and the purchase price per share of the security. | 12-19-2013 |
20140012783 | Computer-Implemented Method and Apparatus for Adjusting the Cost Basis of a Security - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for determining a cost basis associated with a plurality of shares of a security. In response to information identifying an issuer, the purchase date and the sale date, a list of capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date is retrieved from a database. One or more shares held adjustment ratios are then retrieved from a database. Each of the shares held adjustment ratios corresponds to one of the capital events that occurred in connection with the security between the purchase date and the sale date. A current cost basis associated with the security may then be determined in accordance with the one or more cost adjustment ratios and the purchase price per share of the security. | 01-09-2014 |
20140188763 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING COST BASIS AND CALCULATING MARKET VALUES AND INVESTMENT PERFOMANCE IN AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - A financial advisory system for evaluating a plurality assets for an asset owner, comprising a user interface, a database, a performance engine, and a display. The user interface is configured to receive identifying information about the plurality of assets via an application program interface. The database is communicatively linked to the application program interface and configured to store the identifying information, retrieve asset data from a repository database, the asset data comprising historical information about the plurality of assets; and retrieve information about market trends from an authoritative source. The performance engine is communicatively linked to the database and configured to calculate an investment performance of the plurality of assets and generate an alert in response to a sale of at least one of the plurality of assets. The display is configured to present a report of the activity of the plurality of assets. | 07-03-2014 |
20140214464 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND ANALYZING UTILITY CONSUMPTION - Methods and apparatus for monitoring and analyzing utility consumption according to various aspects of the present technology generally comprise collecting and storing utility consumption information, processing utility consumption information, and outputting the processed utility consumption information. Utility consumption may be collected by one or more monitoring devices, and may comprise the use of one or more utilities and/or power sources, the use of energy sources used to power equipment, the generation of one or more utilities, energy, and/or power, a detected and/or measured environmental condition, and/or any other measurable quantity and/or detectable state relating to the environment the monitoring device is configured to operate in or observe. Processing and outputting utility consumption information may present utility consumption information in an easily-understandable and navigable manner. | 07-31-2014 |
Paul E. Willis, Orrstown, PA US
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20100014917 | MILLING MACHINE WITH CUTTER DRUM SPEED CONTROL - A milling machine includes a main frame, a rotatable cutter drum coupled with the frame, and an engine mounted to the frame and operatively connected with the drum, and crawler assemblies connected with the frame and including a hydraulic motor. A pump is disposed on the frame for driving the crawler motor and is adjustable to vary a speed of the motor. A regulator adjusts cutter drum speed, a speed selector generates an input corresponding to a desired drum speed, and a sensor senses a drum speed. A control receives input from the selector and the sensor and operates the regulator such that drum speed corresponds to the desired speed. Further, the control also compares sensed drum speed with desired drum speed and adjusts the pump to reduce crawler motor speed when the sensed drum speed has a value lesser than a predetermined portion of the desired drum speed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100021234 | PROPULSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FOR A ROAD MILLING MACHINE - A propulsion system is for a road milling machine with a rotatable cutter drum ( | 01-28-2010 |
Peter M. Willis, Benton Harbor, MI US
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20090014642 | DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR A SPECTROMETER USING HORIZONTAL ACCUMULATION - A data acquisition system and method are described that may be used with various spectrometers. The data acquisition system may include an ion detector, an initial processing module, and a spectra processing module. The initial processing module is provided for receiving, sampling, and processing ion detection signals received from the ion detector, and for supplying processed signals to the spectra processing module. The initial processing module includes a horizontal accumulation circuit that combines a fractional number of adjacent samples of the ion detection signals into bins. The number of adjacent samples to combine into bins may vary as a function of: (1) the time of arrival at the ion detector corresponding to that sample; (2) the mass corresponding to that sample; (3) the resolution corresponding to that sample; and/or (4) an operational mode of the spectrometer. The spectra processing module receives the processed signals and generates spectra. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014643 | Data Acquisition System for a Spectrometer that Generates Stick Spectra - A data acquisition system and method are described that may be used with various spectrometers. The data acquisition system may include an ion detector and a processing circuit. The processing circuit may include an initial processing module and a spectra processing module. According to one embodiment, the spectra processing module generates stick spectra and supplies the stick spectra to an external processor. The stick spectra comprise a peak intensity, resolution, and a location in the spectra for each detected peak. The stick spectra may be generated in real time. | 01-15-2009 |
20090072134 | Data Acquisition System for a Spectrometer Using Various Filters - A data acquisition system and method are described that may be used with various spectrometers. The data acquisition system may include an ion detector, an initial processing module, and a spectra processing module. The initial processing module is provided for processing the ion detection signals and for supplying processed signals to the spectra processing module. The spectra processing module generates spectra from the processed signals and supplies the generated spectra to an external processor for post-processing. The spectra processing module may include one or more of: a cross-spectra filter for filtering data in each spectra as a function of data in at least one prior spectra; a shaping filter for removing skew and shoulders from the processed signals; a sharpening filter for sharpening the peaks of the processed signals to effectively deconvolve and separate overlapping peaks; an ion statistics filter; and a peak histogram filtering circuit. | 03-19-2009 |
20090090861 | DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR A SPECTROMETER - A data acquisition system and method are described that may be used with various spectrometers. The data acquisition system may include an ion detector, an initial/transient processing module, and a spectra processing module. The initial/transient processing module is provided for processing the ion detection signals and for supplying processed signals to the spectra processing module. The transient processing module may contiguously sample the ion detection signals at a rate of at least 1.5 GHz. The spectra processing module may generate spectra from the transients at a rate of at least 50 spectra per second. The initial processing module may be configured to have a sensitivity that is sufficient to detect a single ion received within one of over at least 100 transients and to detect and quantify a number of ions simultaneously striking said ion detector up to at least 10 simultaneously striking ions. | 04-09-2009 |
20110284736 | Data Acquisition System for a Spectrometer Using an Ion Statistics Filter and/or a Peak Histogram Filtering Circuit - A data acquisition system and method are described that may be used with various spectrometers. The data acquisition system may include an ion detector, an initial processing module, and a spectra processing module. The initial processing module is provided for processing the ion detection signals and for supplying processed signals to the spectra processing module. The spectra processing module generates spectra from the processed signals and supplies the generated spectra to an external processor for post-processing. The spectra processing module may include an ion statistics filter and/or a peak histogram filtering circuit. | 11-24-2011 |
20120228502 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN IR SOURCE FOR AN ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT - A pulse-width-modulated voltage is applied to an IR emitter during the on-time of a primary drive voltage having a frequency of about 2.5 Hz in order to control the power to a predetermined desired level. The secondary modulation is at about 800 Hz. The lower response time of the emitter will, in effect, filter the higher frequency, and it will appear that an average power is being applied to the emitter during the on-time. | 09-13-2012 |
20130023057 | BIDIRECTIONAL BALLAST - An analyzer with a combustion furnace includes a flow path of byproducts of combustion coupled to a bidirectional ballast chamber by valves which are sequentially actuated for alternately filling and exhausting byproducts of combustion from opposite sides of the chamber during combustion. Alternately, a plurality of low volume ballast chambers are employed. A method of determining the concentration of elements in a sample includes the steps of combusting a sample; and alternately collecting and exhausting the byproduct gases of combustion in opposite sides of a bidirectional ballast. The bidirectional ballast chamber has an outer wall defining a chamber with sealed enclosures at opposite ends of the wall, a movable piston positioned within the chamber, and gas ports associated with the chamber on opposite sides of the piston. | 01-24-2013 |
Phillip Freeman Willis, Westmoreland, TN US
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20090293992 | System and method for cutting a profile in a workpiece - A system and method for cutting a profile along a linear edge of a wooden workpiece utilizes two spaced-apart rotatable cutting tools whose cutting edges mirror one another and which are mounted for rotation about parallel axes. The cutting tools are rotated in opposite rotational directions, and a support surface supports the workpiece for movement along each of the two cutting tools. By positioning the workpiece upon the support surface so that the linear edge thereof extends between the two cutting tools, the workpiece can be moved in one direction into cutting engagement with a first of the rotating cutting tools and subsequently in the opposite direction into cutting engagement with the second of the rotating cutting tools. By halting and subsequently reversing the movement of the workpiece along the first cutting tool before the cutting edges thereof exit a trailing (side) edge of the workpiece, the likelihood that the workpiece will be damaged from the profile-forming process is reduced. | 12-03-2009 |
Phillip Minyard Willis, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110140394 | MOBILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A mobile support assembly disposable between a stored orientation and an operative orientation including a frame having a front leg assembly including a pair of front legs, and a rear leg assembly including a pair of rear legs. At least one but preferably each of the front and rear leg assemblies include at least one cross member spanning the corresponding legs thereof. Each cross member is structured to have a variable length so as to effectively vary an overall width of the mobile support assembly and thereby facilitate a compact configuration of the frame when in the stored orientation. Further, at least one of the leg assemblies includes a lower portion wherein the wheels are included, the lower portion disposable into a non-operative storage position that at least partially defines a reduced longitudinal dimension of the frame when in the stored orientation. | 06-16-2011 |
Phillip Minyard Willis, Duluth, GA US
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20080252043 | Mobile support assembly - A mobility device includes stored orientation and an operative orientation. Further the mobility device includes a frame, the frame having a front leg assembly including a pair of front legs, and a rear leg assembly including a pair of rear legs. Each of the front and rear leg assemblies including at least one cross member spanning the legs thereof, the cross members structured to have a variable width so as to effectively vary an overall width of the mobility device and reduce the width when in the stored orientation. Further, at least one of the leg assemblies includes a lower portion wherein the wheels are included, the lower portion disposable into a non-operative storage position that at least partially defines a reduced longitudinal dimension of the mobility device when in the stored orientation. | 10-16-2008 |
20110260421 | MOBILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position. | 10-27-2011 |
20130113187 | MOBILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position. | 05-09-2013 |
Robert J. Willis, Muscatine, IA US
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20110188983 | Rail Car And Method For Transport Of Bulk Materials - Disclosed are a method and an assembly for balk transport. An inflatable bladder is inserted into a container and disposed proximal and above a gravity-fed aperture. The container may be, for instance, a hopper rail car. A bulk material then is introduced into the container, the bulk material being, for instance, a grain-based material such as corn gluten feed. The bladder is positioned and preferably secured laterally with respect to the aperture to impede access to the aperture by the bulk material. When the container has reached the transport destination, the bladder is deflated. If the bulk material has set up during transport, access to the aperture nonetheless will have been maintained. | 08-04-2011 |
Robert P. Willis, Lincoln, RI US
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20110206943 | METHODS FOR CREATING SIDE-BY-SIDE METALLIC BONDS BETWEEN DIFFERENT MATERIALS USING SOLID-PHASE BONDING AND THE PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREBY - Methods of producing composite products formed between at least two different metal structures in a side-by-side configuration are provided. The method includes providing at least two structures made of different materials that are not compatible for welding or conventional cladding processes. A geometric profile is provided in at least one of the edges of the first structure, and a corresponding mirror image of the geometric profile is provided in a corresponding edge of the second structure. The two structures are positioned together so that the profiled edge or edges form a complimentary composite structure and are then solid-phase bonded to form a composite product. The process may be repeated with additional structure at either end of the first or second structure to achieve multiple side-by-side products. The methods and corresponding products provided herein yield edge to edge products suitable for various electrical connection type applications. | 08-25-2011 |
Russell Willis, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110164924 | TAMPER APPARATUS, AND TAMPER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHODS - A tamper conversion method includes providing a tamper including a ramming apparatus having a tamper foot and a gasoline-powered engine system to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, removing the gasoline-powered engine system from the tamper exposing an engine mount, coupling a mounting plate to the engine mount, coupling an adapter plate to the mounting plate, coupling a pneumatic engine to the adapter plate operatively coupling the pneumatic engine to the ramming apparatus to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot for tamping, and coupling a conduit, formed with a pneumatic throttle, to the pneumatic engine, the conduit for applying pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to activate the pneumatic engine, and the pneumatic throttle operable for controlling the flow of pressurized air to the pneumatic engine to drive the ramming apparatus to reciprocate the tamper foot. | 07-07-2011 |
Ruth P. Willis, Alexandria, VA US
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20100036793 | Method and System for Geospatial Forecasting of Events Incorporating Data Error and Uncertainty - A system and method for geospatial forecasting of events that incorporates data error and uncertainty can be provided. The geospatial forecasting system can include a boundary module that is configured to define a geospatial boundary. A layer information and event information module can be provided that is configured to store layer information and event information related to the geospatial boundary. The event information can include location, or position, data about an event. Furthermore, a layer information and event information uncertainty module can be provided that is configured to incorporate data error into the layer information and event information. Finally, a geospatial forecasting module can be configured to receive the layer information and event information with the incorporated data error and process the layer information and event information to determine one or more future events. | 02-11-2010 |
Scott Willis, Gibraltar, MI US
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20100173736 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING ALIGNMENT OF POWER TRANSMISSION PULLEYS - A method and system for verifying the spatial and coplanar alignment of a number of power transmission pulleys, particularly as used with an automotive internal combustion engine. A planar light source is provided at a reference location associated with the power transmission pulleys, and an illumination plane emitted by the planar light source is allowed to impinge upon the pulleys. Then, correct alignment of the pulleys is determined by comparing the locus of the intersection of the illumination plane with at least one of the pulleys with a locus of intersection of the illumination plane with another of the pulleys. | 07-08-2010 |
20120065011 | ANGLED SPOKE PULLEY DESIGN - An idler pulley is described for a front end accessory drive. The idler pulley includes plurality of angled spokes, such as angled ribs molded into the pulley to join an outer hub and an outermost belt interacting region. As the belt runs over the surface of the pulley, any defects on the belt running surface of the pulley due to shrinkage and fill are now angled, and angling of the defects reduces direct impact with the belt and therefore reduces the structureborne noise produced by operation of the belt and the pulley. | 03-15-2012 |
Scott E. Willis, Sedalia, MO US
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20100140251 | RETHERMALIZING APPARATUS - Apparatus for and methods of rethermalizing a package of refrigerated or frozen food are disclosed. In general, heating mechanisms are brought into conductive heat transfer contact with the package of food and operated for a duration of rethermalization time to rethermalize the package of food by heating the food to a rethermalized temperature, and then, if desired, to hold the rethermalized package of food at a desired holding temperature for a duration of holding time. The rethermalization time can be relatively short (e.g., thirty minutes or less), and the holding time can range from a very short period of time to a very long period of time (e.g., four, six, eight or more hours) without significant loss of food quality. Other features of the apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140252 | RETHERMALIZING APPARATUS - Apparatus for and methods of rethermalizing a package of refrigerated or frozen food are disclosed. In general, heating mechanisms are brought into conductive heat transfer contact with the package of food and operated for a duration of rethermalization time to rethermalize the package of food by heating the food to a rethermalized temperature, and then, if desired, to hold the rethermalized package of food at a desired holding temperature for a duration of holding time. The rethermalization time can be relatively short (e.g., thirty minutes or less), and the holding time can range from a very short period of time to a very long period of time (e.g., four, six, eight or more hours) without significant loss of food quality. Other features of the apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20130177683 | RETHERMALIZING APPARATUS - Apparatus for and methods of rethermalizing a package of refrigerated or frozen food are disclosed. In general, heating mechanisms are brought into conductive heat transfer contact with the package of food and operated for a duration of rethermalization time to rethermalize the package of food by heating the food to a rethermalized temperature, and then, if desired, to hold the rethermalized package of food at a desired holding temperature for a duration of holding time. The rethermalization time can be relatively short (e.g., thirty minutes or less), and the holding time can range from a very short period of time to a very long period of time (e.g., four, six, eight or more hours) without significant loss of food quality. Other features of the apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130305762 | MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser is adapted for displaying and/or serving merchandise to customers. In some embodiments, the merchandiser includes a display section which may include a refrigerated display section and/or a non-refrigerated display section adapted for holding merchandise for customers to view and access. In some embodiments, the merchandiser also includes a food preparation section accessible to an employee serving the customers. The food preparation section may include an electrical outlet for supplying electrical power to one or more appliances. The merchandiser may include a partition for concealing an appliance area from view by the customers. Shields may be provided for preventing flow of air into or out of an open front of a refrigerated compartment in the refrigerated display section. A curtain may be provided for selectively covering the open front of the refrigerated compartment. | 11-21-2013 |
Shadeed S. Willis, Jersey City, NJ US
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20110196744 | SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING ACCESS BASED ON A DETERMINED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF A SUBSCRIBER OF A SERVICE PROVIDED VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method of limiting presentation of rules based events includes receiving a request to view a rules based event at a computer. A first estimate of a first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The first estimate includes a first confidence determination. If the first confidence determination is less than a first established confidence level, a second estimate of the first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The second estimate includes a second confidence determination for comparison to a second established confidence level. The first estimate and the second estimate define a composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Information on a second geographic location of the rules based event is retrieved. The retrieved information is compared with the composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Access to the rules based event is provided based on access rules, the comparison, and the composite estimated geographic location. | 08-11-2011 |
20120271946 | SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING ACCESS BASED ON A DETERMINED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF A SUBSCRIBER OF A SERVICE PROVIDED VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method of limiting presentation of rules based events includes receiving a request to view a rules based event at a computer. A first estimate of a first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The first estimate includes a first confidence determination. If the first confidence determination is less than a first established confidence level, a second estimate of the first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The second estimate includes a second confidence determination for comparison to a second established confidence level. The first estimate and the second estimate define a composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Information on a second geographic location of the rules based event is retrieved. The retrieved information is compared with the composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Access to the rules based event is provided based on access rules, the comparison, and the composite estimated geographic location. | 10-25-2012 |
20120324537 | MULTIPLE USER LOGIN DETECTION AND RESPONSE SYSTEM - A method is provided for controlling multiple access to a network service to prevent fraudulent use of the network service. The method includes identifying an account access counter for an account using identification information received from a user at a first device using a network, wherein the user is requesting access to a service provided at a second device, and further wherein the account access counter is the number of service access sessions active for the account; comparing the account access counter to a maximum account access number, whrerein the maximum account access number defines a maximum number of service access sessions allowed for the account; and providing the user at the first device access to the service at the second device if the account access counter is less than the maximum account access number. | 12-20-2012 |
20140047508 | MULTIPLE USER LOGIN DETECTION AND RESPONSE SYSTEM - A method is provided for controlling multiple access to a network service to prevent fraudulent use of the network service. The method includes identifying an account access counter for an account using identification information received from a user at a first device using a network, wherein the user is requesting access to a service provided at a second device, and further wherein the account access counter is the number of service access sessions active for the account; comparing the account access counter to a maximum account access number, wherein the maximum account access number defines a maximum number of service access sessions allowed for the account; and providing the user at the first device access to the service at the second device if the account access counter is less than the maximum account access number. | 02-13-2014 |
Shadeed S. Willis, Jersey, NJ US
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20090138360 | METHOD FOR VERIFYING ACCESS BASED ON A DETERMINED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF A SUBSCRIBER OF A SERVICE PROVIDED VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method of limiting presentation of rules based events includes receiving a request to view a rules based event at a computer. A first estimate of a first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The first estimate includes a first confidence determination. If the first confidence determination is less than a first established confidence level, a second estimate of the first geographic location of the computer is obtained. The second estimate includes a second confidence determination for comparison to a second established confidence level. The first estimate and the second estimate define a composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Information on a second geographic location of the rules based event is retrieved. The retrieved information is compared with the composite estimated geographic location of the computer. Access to the rules based event is provided based on access rules, the comparison, and the composite estimated geographic location. | 05-28-2009 |
Shawn E. Willis, Swansea, MA US
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20090092240 | Audio Conferencing - A communications conference management system is prepared for the establishment of conference calls, by pre-programming the management system with identification data for participants authorised to be connected to a specific conference residing on a conference bridge. The conference management system is arranged such that connection to a specific conference residing on a bridge can be made in response to recognition of the network identifier. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094547 | Audio conferencing announcements - An audio conferencing facility has a database for storing user data relating to authorisation to use the facility, and provides storage for a name file to be stored as part of the user data, which may be retrieved for generation of an audio signal to be played to one or more of the participants to a communication connection whenever that participant uses the conferencing facility. The name may be generated as an audio recording by the user, or entered as text, or retrieved from a directory in text form. It may be stored either in audio form or as text, for conversion to audio using a speech synthesiser. | 04-09-2009 |
Sheldon G. Willis, Upper Burrell, PA US
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20090210149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION - A coordinate transformation system determines the position of a railroad vehicle. The system includes a global positioning system receiver outputting a longitude and a latitude of the vehicle. Each of the longitude and latitude is angular position bounded by a first predetermined longitude and a greater second predetermined longitude or a first predetermined latitude and a greater second predetermined latitude, respectively. A processor includes an input inputting the longitude and the latitude, a routine determining a first distance approximating a distance corresponding to the latitude as a function of the latitude, a third angular position and a first predetermined value, determine a second distance approximating a distance corresponding to the longitude as a function of the longitude, a fourth angular position and a second value, and an output outputting the first and second distances. | 08-20-2009 |
20090210154 | VITAL SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND LOCATION UNCERTAINTY OF A RAILROAD VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO A PREDETERMINED TRACK MAP USING A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM AND OTHER DIVERSE SENSORS - A system includes a global positioning system receiver to determine position of a railroad vehicle, a predetermined track map of possible coordinates of the vehicle, motion sensors providing a positive bias error to determine change in location of the vehicle, an acceleration sensor to determine acceleration of the vehicle, and a processor to vitally determine the location and the location uncertainty of the vehicle on the track map. The processor verifies one motion sensor with another motion sensor, determines a slip or slide condition of the vehicle from one of the motion sensors, determines speed and position of the vehicle from the acceleration sensor during the slip or slide condition, verifies the position of the vehicle from the global positioning system receiver based upon the track map, and corrects the positive bias error of the motion sensors using the position of the vehicle from the global positioning system receiver. | 08-20-2009 |
Steven R. Willis, Acton, MA US
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20080301634 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STREAM BASED MARKUP LANGUAGE POST-PROCESSING - Systems, methods and apparatus operate to receiving a markup processing program containing a set of markup processing instructions. Each markup processing instruction includes an operation defining a processing operation to be matched to a markup language representation and a corresponding action to be performed upon matching the operation to the markup language representation. The system receives the markup language representation containing encoded items representative of markup language constructs and executes the markup processing program in conjunction with the markup language representation to dynamically control generation of an output control signal indicating how the markup language representation is to be processed for generation of output based on the markup language representation. The markup processing program is applied in real-time to streaming XML data and represents logic instructions that carry out application of post processing such as XPATH expression evaluation, schema validation or other post processing on the stream of XML data. | 12-04-2008 |
20080320382 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STREAM BASED MARKUP LANGUAGE POST-PROCESSING - Systems, methods and apparatus operate to receiving a markup processing program containing a set of markup processing instructions. Each markup processing instruction includes an operation defining a processing operation to be matched to a markup language representation and a corresponding action to be performed upon matching the operation to the markup language representation. The system receives the markup language representation containing encoded items representative of markup language constructs and executes the markup processing program in conjunction with the markup language representation to dynamically control generation of an output control signal indicating how the markup language representation is to be processed for generation of output based on the markup language representation. The markup processing program is applied in real-time to streaming XML data and represents logic instructions that carry out application of post processing such as XPATH expression evaluation, schema validation or other post processing on the stream of XML data. | 12-25-2008 |
20100020802 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING IP FORWARDING AND ATM SWITCHING - A communication node contains intelligence for directing both internet protocol (IP) packets and Asychronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cells toward their destinations. The ATM cells and IP packets may be received within a common data stream. The respective devices process the ATM cells and IP packets to direct the cells and packets to the proper output ports towards their destinations. The device is capable of performing policing and quality of service (QOS) processing on both the ATM cells and the IP packets. | 01-28-2010 |
20100067523 | INTERCONNECT NETWORK FOR OPERATION WITHIN A COMMUNICATION NODE - An interconnect network for operation within communication node, wherein the interconnect network may have features including the ability to transfer a variety of communication protocols, scalable bandwidth and reduced down-time. According to one embodiment of the invention, the communication node includes a plurality of I/O channels for coupling information into and out of the node, and the interconnect network includes at least one local interconnect module having local transfer elements for transferring information between the plurality of I/O channels; and scaling elements for expanding the interconnect network to include additional local interconnect modules, such that information can be transferred between the local interconnect modules included in the interconnect network. | 03-18-2010 |
20100322242 | BUNDLING ATM AND POS DATA IN A SINGLE OPTICAL FIBER - A forwarding node decapsulates and encapsulates data. The decapsulation may be performed using pattern matching techniques and the encapsulation may be performed using pattern insertion techniques. The decapsulation and encapsulation are preferably performed by hardware devices such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) to enhance the speed of such operations. The decapsulation and encapsulation may be independent of each other and performed on a per virtual circuit basis. | 12-23-2010 |
20130238810 | ENCAPSULATING/DECAPSULATING DATA IN HARDWARE - A forwarding node decapsulates and encapsulates data. The decapsulation may be performed using pattern matching techniques and the encapsulation may be performed using pattern insertion techniques. The decapsulation and encapsulation are preferably performed by hardware devices such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) to enhance the speed of such operations. The decapsulation and encapsulation may be independent of each other and performed on a per virtual circuit basis. | 09-12-2013 |
Thomas Willis, Franconia, NH US
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20090254684 | Peripheral electronic device with USB connectivity storage apparatus - This invention relates to a combination storage device with at least one to several small recessed areas cut or molded into the device whereby the device may receive and store one or more flash drives, “memory sticks” or data sticks with USB connectivity by means of accepting the standardized dimension of the male end of such USB devices. This device further provides connectivity from stored peripheral electronic devices to user selected electronic devices. | 10-08-2009 |
Thomas Michael Willis, Petersburg, MI US
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20090127880 | PARTITION - A partition for separating the cabin compartment from the cargo area in HHR-style vehicles where the cabin compartment is characterized by a deck having a front wall and recesses. The partition comprises a frame including a panel. The frame is securable to a front wall of the vehicle deck, and includes at least one support, each of the at least one supports receivable in one of the recesses of the deck. | 05-21-2009 |
Timothy R. Willis, Raleigh, NC US
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20090043365 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA - Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork. | 02-12-2009 |
20100292789 | REFRACTIVE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT LENS AND METHOD - A refractive intraocular lens ( | 11-18-2010 |
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20110130729 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material. | 06-02-2011 |
20110137214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material. | 06-09-2011 |
20120016275 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction caused by meibomian gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the meibomian gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016450 | APPARATUSES FOR TREATMENT OF MEIBOMIAN GLANDS - In one embodiment, an apparatus for treating mammalian meibomian glands involves clearing the meibomian glands. The apparatus comprises a heater configured to apply a regulated heat to an eyelid containing the meibomian glands to a temperature adequate to melt obstructions in the meibomian glands to put the obstructions in a fluid or suspension (melted) state, and a controller maintaining the heat for a time period adequate to melt the obstructions. The glands can then be mechanically treated by a mechanical treatment applicator to express fluid from the glands by using a compressive force, wherein the treating is carried out either during the time period or after the time period but while the obstruction remains in a fluid state. Subsequent pharmacological treatment of the glands by use a pharmacological agent (topical or systemic) can then be used to assist in maintaining proper flow of lipids from the glands. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 01-19-2012 |
20120088980 | MEIBOMIAN GLAND ILLUMINATING AND IMAGING - In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for imaging a portion of a mammalian eyelid has an eye contact lenspiece configured to direct the light through an eyelid from posterior to anterior surface to thereby trans-illuminate the eyelid, when the light source illuminates the contact lens. An imaging device receives an image of the eyelid as it is trans-illuminated. Other methods and apparatus are presented in various embodiments, hence this abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 04-12-2012 |
20120136285 | SYSTEM FOR OUTER EYELID HEAT AND PRESSURE TREATMENT FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls heat applied to the outside of the eyelid to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force is also applied to the outside of the patient's eyelid during the application of heat to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in the eyelid that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions or occlusions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands while reducing the amount of time to reach desired temperature levels and/or aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143102 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HEAT TREATMENT AND HEAT LOSS REDUCTION FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls heat applied to the tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force is also applied to tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands during the application of heat to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in tissue that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands. Reducing the amount of time to reached desired temperature levels an aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment. | 06-07-2012 |
20120226156 | MEIBOMIAN GLAND IMAGING - A method of evaluating dry eye in humans wherein the flow of naturally occurring secretion to the eye is reduced or stopped due to the presence of an obstruction of a meibomian gland in the eyelid involves applying a pressure to the eyelid that mimics pressure applied during blinking; and simultaneously imaging the glands to diagnose the condition of the meibomian gland. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 09-06-2012 |
20130053733 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION USING RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY - A method of treating meibomian gland dysfunction is disclosed. The method includes directing RF energy to an internal portion of a meibomian gland, selectively targeting an obstruction within a duct of the meibomian gland with the applied RF energy to melt, loosen, or soften the obstruction, and expressing the obstruction from the duct of the meibomian gland. An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one RF electrode configured to direct RF energy to an internal portion of a meibomian gland located in an eyelid of an eye, the at least one RF electrode further configured to selectively target an obstruction within a duct of the meibomian gland with the applied RF energy to melt, loosen, or soften the obstruction. The apparatus also comprises at least one expressor configured to express the obstruction from the duct of the meibomian gland. | 02-28-2013 |
20140016093 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING TEAR FILM BREAK-UP TIME AND/OR FOR DETECTING LID MARGIN CONTACT AND BLINK RATES, PARTICULARY FOR DIAGNOSING, MEASURING, AND/OR ANALYZING DRY EYE CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS - Embodiments disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for determining tear film break-up time and for detecting eyelid margin contact and blink rates, particularly for diagnosing, measuring, and/or analyzing dry eye conditions and symptoms. The apparatus and methods for determining tear film break-up time and for detecting eyelid margin contact and blink rates, particularly for diagnosing, measuring, and/or analyzing dry eye conditions and symptoms may employ ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices or other imaging and display devices capable of imaging and displaying a picture of a patient's eye during tear film break-up time and blink rate related procedures. | 01-16-2014 |
20140066821 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA - Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork. | 03-06-2014 |
Vance Elliot Willis, Nashville, TN US
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20080223561 | Heat Exchangers and Headers Therefor - In a first aspect of the present invention, a header for a heat exchanger is disclosed that has an inflow side, an outflow side, a bypass port therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive flapper valve proximal the bypass port. As pressure increases at the inflow side of the header, the flapper valve opens proportionally, and, as pressure decreases at the inflow side, the flapper valve closes proportionally. In a second aspect of the present invention, a tube-in-tube heat exchanger is disclosed that includes a helical tube-in-tube assembly adapted for flow therethrough of a plurality of fluids for heat transfer therebetween. In a third aspect of the present invention, a heat system is provided to include an embodiment of the header and an embodiment of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger, so as to provide a bypass of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger under a pressure condition. | 09-18-2008 |
20110209851 | Header for a Heat Exchanger - Disclosed herein is a header for a heat exchanger that has an inflow side, an outflow side, a bypass port therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive flapper valve proximal the bypass port. As pressure increases at the inflow side of the header, the flapper valve opens proportionally, and, as pressure decreases at the inflow side, the flapper valve closes proportionally. The flapper valve is preferably included as part of a service cartridge assembly to facilitate easy repair and/or replacement of the flapper valve. In some embodiments of the invention, a differential pressure is measured between the inflow and outflow sides, and activation of the heat exchanger is initiated in response to the differential pressure having exceeded a set point. | 09-01-2011 |
Vivian E. Willis, Maidens, VA US
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20110155154 | Smoking Article with Tobacco Beads - A component of a smoking article having tobacco beads. The tobacco beads can be located in a filter and/or a tobacco rod. The filter can be a multi-component filter, wherein an sorbent (preferably upstream) removes at least one constituent from mainstream tobacco smoke passing through the filter and downstream tobacco beads compensates for taste lost to the sorbent. The tobacco beads optionally include flavorants in addition to tobacco particulates. The tobacco beads can be located within a cavity in the filter or within the tow. This component can comprise additional flavors, which are released into the mainstream smoke under ambient conditions. The tobacco beads optionally include binders such as microcrystalline cellulose or other cellulosic material, which can be formed into a paste with tobacco powder and optionally with additional flavors. The paste can be extruded and spheronized to form the tobacco beads. | 06-30-2011 |
William F. Willis, Herndon, VA US
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20110265162 | HOLISTIC RISK-BASED IDENTITY ESTABLISHMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS IN CONTEXT OF AN APPLICATION - A set of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) services can be utilized by applications executing in protected application environments external to a SOA environment. The SOA services can include an identity service, a eligibility service, and a security risk assessment service, each of which generates a percentage of risk when run. SOA services can be dependent on specific applications and application cases, each being a specific context of an application, so that results vary by application case. The SOA environment can store data, which is constantly being updated about people, which is used by the SOA services. In one embodiment, sensitive or confidential data can be maintained in the protected application environment and can be isolated from the SOA environment. Rules, criteria, factors, and the like used by the SOA services can be customized at an arbitrary level of complexity for specific applications and application cases. | 10-27-2011 |