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Austin Britt, Austin, TX US
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20080285936 | System and method of deferring multimedia content delivery - Systems and methods of deferred multimedia content delivery are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving a request from a first customer premises equipment (CPE) device to receive multimedia content. The method also includes selectively recording the multimedia content at a server based on a comparison of a measured bandwidth associated with the first CPE device and a bandwidth threshold. The method may also include delivering the multimedia content to the first CPE device from a network when measured bandwidth is available. | 11-20-2008 |
Barry Britt, Suwanee, GA US
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20110106658 | INTERNET PORTAL FOR MORTGAGEE/RENTER PASS-THROUGH SUBSCRIPTION - An internet portal for connecting prospective renters and property owners/managers provides features for further managing an on-going relationship between renters, property owners/managers and other parties such as mortagees. An agreement may be entered into via the portal that arranges rent on a property to be paid in a pass-through arrangement directly to the mortgagee, avoiding potential foreclosures of which a renter might be otherwise unaware. A rating system is provided by which performance of renters and the performance of the property owners/managers may be evaluated during the relationship and used to inform others as historical and comparative data. | 05-05-2011 |
Bruce Britt, Scott Depot, WV US
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20130079429 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH AIR FLOW POLYETHER FOAMS AND THE FOAMS PRODUCED BY THIS PROCESS - This invention relates to novel polyol blends, a process for preparing foams with very low resistance to air flow from certain polyol blends and to the resultant foams. The polyol blends comprise one or more monofunctional polyethers having a hydroxyl number of less than 28; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. This process of the invention comprises reacting one or more polyisocyanates, with an isocyanate-reactive component which comprises a specific polyol blend, in the presence of at least one catalyst, at least one surfactant and at least one blowing agent. | 03-28-2013 |
Bruce Britt, Charleston, WV US
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20150076400 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH AIR FLOW POLYETHER FOAMS AND THE FOAMS PRODUCED BY THIS PROCESS - This invention relates to novel polyol blends, a process for the production of foam with very low resistance to air flow from certain polyol blends and to the resultant foams produced from certain polyol blends. The polyol blends comprise one or more monofunctional polyethers having a hydroxyl number of less than 28; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. This process of the invention comprises reacting one or more polyisocyanates, with an isocyanate-reactive component in the presence of at least one catalyst, at least one surfactant and at least one blowing agent. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises one or more monofunctional polyethers having a low hydroxyl number; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. | 03-19-2015 |
20150141543 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH AIR FLOW POLYETHER FOAMS AND THE FOAMS PRODUCED BY THIS PROCESS - This invention relates to novel polyol blends, a process for the production of foam with very low resistance to air flow from certain polyol blends and to the resultant foams produced from certain polyol blends. The polyol blends comprise one or more monofunctional polyethers having a hydroxyl number of less than 28; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. This process of the invention comprises reacting one or more polyisocyanates, with an isocyanate-reactive component in the presence of at least one catalyst, at least one surfactant and at least one blowing agent. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises one or more monofunctional polyethers having a low hydroxyl number; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. | 05-21-2015 |
Charles Britt, Southaven, MS US
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20140277480 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises a first member including a wall that defines a first cavity and a second member including a wall defining a second cavity. At least one first expandable bone graft is disposable within the second cavity. The second member is axially translatable relative to the first member between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration such that at least a portion of the at least one first graft is disposed within the first cavity and the first cavity includes a substantially void portion. At least one second bone graft has a selective configuration and dimension for disposal within the substantially void portion. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles A. Britt, Southaven, MS US
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20160135962 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises a first member including a wall that defines a first cavity and a second member including a wall defining a second cavity. At least one first expandable bone graft is disposable within the second cavity. The second member is axially translatable relative to the first member between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration such that at least a portion of the at least one first graft is disposed within the first cavity and the first cavity includes a substantially void portion. At least one second bone graft has a selective configuration and dimension for disposal within the substantially void portion. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 05-19-2016 |
Christopher Britt, St. Louis, MO US
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20100331445 | Systems For Self-Healing Composite Materials - A composite material precursor composition includes a matrix precursor, a first plurality of capsules including a liquid polymerizer, an activator, and an accelerant. The liquid polymerizer polymerizes when in contact with the activator, and the accelerant is an accelerant for the polymerization of the liquid polymerizer. The composite material precursor may be used to form a composite material that includes a solid polymer matrix, the first plurality of capsules in the solid polymer matrix, the activator in the solid polymer matrix, and the accelerant in the solid polymer matrix. | 12-30-2010 |
Clinton D. Britt, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100146418 | ABSTRACTED DISPLAY BUILDING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A machine can be accessed and controlled with the help of an interface device. The customizable interface device contains device elements that define features relating to the external representation and internal functionality of the interface device, as linked to one or more machines. An operator can use a configuration station to implement single or reoccurring queries that interact with the interface device and corresponding machines. In particular, the queries target the configuration of device elements in the interface device. The process can include temporarily unloading unused features from active memory and mirroring property changes initialized by a source. An emulator can assist in the configuration process by providing a preliminary software representation of the interface device hardware. A user can develop, test, and reconfigure functions on the emulator before loading the finalized platform to the interface device. | 06-10-2010 |
Clinton Duane Britt, Milwaukee, WI US
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20110029103 | MULTIPLE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT USING SHARED RESOURCES - An operator interface system with respect to an industrial automation device comprises text/symbol translation strings persisted in a computer-readable medium for utilization with the operator interface system. An interface component relays the translation strings to a client device that includes fonts that enables the client device to graphically render text/symbols abstracted by the translation strings in a desired language. For example, the translation strings can be Unicode strings. | 02-03-2011 |
20120240049 | ABSTRACTED DISPLAY BUILDING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A technique is provided for configuring and interface device. The interface device includes a plurality of device elements, each having visual representation and a state engine defining a functionality. A server module in the interface device receives a query from a user viewable screen that includes the visual representations. The server module serves the user viewable screen to a general purpose viewer or browser, which may include a design-time environment. An access module, then, prompts each device to send an image defining its visual representation to a memory display context for inclusion in the user viewable screen. The access module works without reference to the respective functionality of the device elements. | 09-20-2012 |
20150045918 | UNIVERSAL WEB-BASED REPROGRAMMING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A technique is disclosed for facilitating editing of editable code in an interface device or similar apparatus. Properties of device elements are enumerated by a general purpose engine resident on the interface device. The general purpose engine enumerates the properties in response to a query in a design-time environment. The device element includes a specific property type and editable code consistent with the property type. A server module on the device serves the editable code and an editing environment from the interface device to a configuration station. The code can be edited on the configuration station in the editing environment and restored to the interface device. The technique alleviates the need for separate editing software or storage of the editable code in any location other than on the interface device itself. | 02-12-2015 |
20150081781 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERFACE CONFIGURATION VIA DEVICE-SIDE SCRIPTING - A technique is provided for configuring an interface device. The interface device includes a plurality of device elements, such as objects configured in accordance with object-oriented programming concepts. A query from a general purpose viewer is received by the interface device, such as originating from a configuration station where the general purpose viewer is operative. The query is interpreted by server-side scripting executed in the interface device to identify the device elements and to display visual representations of the device elements in a design-time environment. The design-time environment and the visual representations are then transmitted to a configuration station. The device elements, their properties and functionalities may be altered by means of the design-time environment and the server-side scripting to create interface screens, alter device elements and their properties and functions, and so forth. | 03-19-2015 |
20150193106 | DYNAMIC REPRESENTATION OF COMPONENT CONFIGURATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A technique is provided for configuring an interface device. Individual device elements are stored on the interface device and each element includes a functionality and a visual representation. A general purpose engine resident on the interface device enumerates properties of the device elements in response to a query in a design-time environment. Design-time environment may be served to a general purpose computer working as a configuration station. The general purpose engine is independent of the device elements enumerated. A user viewable screen is then generated for viewing in the design-time environment, with the potential for altering properties of the enumerated device elements. The viewable screen and design-time environment may be displayed in a general purpose viewer or browser by collecting the visual representations associated with the device elements. | 07-09-2015 |
David Britt, Mendon, UT US
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20100063237 | Hydrophilic Surface Modification of Polydimethylsiloxane - A method for the preparation of hydrophilic elastomers involves the synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane with tunable hydrophilic surface properties. An elastomeric monolith with desired hydrophilic properties is produced by combining a polyethylene oxide polymeric surfactant additive with a PDMS base and curing agent during polymerization. The surfactant chain segment lengths are varied to control the hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance. | 03-11-2010 |
20120061877 | Hyrdophilic Surface Modification of Polydimethylsiloxane - A method for making a hydrophilic polydimethylsiloxane elastomer, the method including: mixing a polydimethylsiloxane elastomer base with a polydimethylsiloxane elastomer curing agent to form a mixture; placing the mixture in a mold coated or permeated with a surfactant; and curing the mixture in the mold. | 03-15-2012 |
David M. Britt, Norfork, VA US
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20090071581 | INSULATION DEVICES FOR STEMMED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An insulation device for a stemmed container. An exemplary embodiment of the insulation device may generally comprise an insulating material and a securing assembly. The insulating material may comprise various materials for slowing heat transfer between a first medium in the stemmed container and a second medium outside of the stemmed container. The insulating material may comprise two or more darts configured to form a tapered shape of the insulating material. The securing assembly may be in communication with the insulating material, and may enable the insulating material to be closeable about the stemmed container. | 03-19-2009 |
David T. Britt, Greensboro, NC US
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20110161129 | EXPERT LOCATOR BASED ON USER POLLING - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for locating experts is provided. The method includes receiving a first query from a first user requesting the identity of persons having desired skills. The names of persons in a database having the desired skills are then identified. A second query is sent to a plurality of additional users requesting the verification of the information relating to the skills of the identified persons. Responses from the plurality of users are used to amend the information relating to skills of the identified persons. | 06-30-2011 |
20130085824 | TIMER-BASED AD PLACEMENT IN CONTENT RETRIEVAL APPLICATIONS - Techniques are described for incorporating advertisements into content in a content retrieval application. Embodiments receive a request to view content retrieved from source content containing one or more advertisements. In response to receiving the request, a timer is initiated. The timer is configured to expire after a period of time has elapsed. Embodiments determining whether to display any of the one or more advertisements, based upon whether the timer has expired. | 04-04-2013 |
20130195259 | VISUALIZING CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CONFERENCE CALLS - A method can include conducting a plurality of related conference calls and generating a visualization for each conference call. The visualizations can be sent to computing devices of participants of the plurality of conference calls concurrently with the plurality of conference calls. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195260 | VISUALIZING CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CONFERENCE CALLS - A method can include conducting a plurality of related conference calls and generating a visualization for each conference call. The visualizations can be sent to computing devices of participants of the plurality of conference calls concurrently with the plurality of conference calls. | 08-01-2013 |
20130211888 | TIMER-BASED AD PLACEMENT IN CONTENT RETRIEVAL APPLICATIONS - Techniques are described for incorporating advertisements into content in a content retrieval application. Embodiments receive a request to view content retrieved from source content containing one or more advertisements. In response to receiving the request, a timer is initiated. The timer is configured to expire after a period of time has elapsed. Embodiments determining whether to display any of the one or more advertisements, based upon whether the timer has expired. | 08-15-2013 |
20130282485 | Targeted Advertising Based on Client-Side Tracking - Methods and systems may involve building a positive semantic network of advertising terms base on a web browsing activity of a user, and building a negative semantic of advertising terms based on one or more exclusion requests from the user. Additionally, the positive semantic network and the negative semantic network may be transmitted to a remote server while withholding information related to the identity of the user. | 10-24-2013 |
20140337380 | EXPERT LOCATOR BASED ON USER POLLING - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for locating experts is provided. The method includes receiving a first query from a first user requesting the identity of persons having desired skills. The names of persons in a database having the desired skills are then identified. A second query is sent to a plurality of additional users requesting the verification of the information relating to the skills of the identified persons. Responses from the plurality of users are used to amend the information relating to skills of the identified persons. | 11-13-2014 |
David William Britt, Logan, UT US
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20110208304 | Laser Based Metal Deposition LBMD of Antimicrobials to Implant Surfaces - A method is provided for depositing a hard wear resistant surface onto a porous or non-porous base material of a medical implant. The wear resistant surface of the medical implant device may be formed by a Laser Based Metal Deposition (LBMD) method such as Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS). The wear resistant surface may include a blend of multiple different biocompatible materials. Further, functionally graded layers of biocompatible materials may be used to form the wear resistant surface. Usage of a porous material for the base may promote bone ingrowth to allow the implant to fuse strongly with the bone of a host patient. The hard wear resistant surface provides device longevity, particularly when applied to bearing surfaces such as artificial joint bearing surfaces or a dental implant bearing surfaces. An antimicrobial material such as silver may be deposited in combination with a metal to form an antimicrobial surface deposit. | 08-25-2011 |
Glenn Britt, New York, NY US
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20100269146 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL CONTENT OVER A NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for selecting, purchasing and delivering content to users of a network so that the user has “virtual” ownership of and access to the content, thereby obviating the need for physical media (e.g., DVDs or CDs). In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions or broadcast modes are used to deliver the virtual content stored at the head-end (or hub site) to the requesting owner. The purchased content is associated with one or more users when stored, thereby providing the owner(s) unlimited access thereto, without the costs and effort associated with renting/purchasing and maintaining DVDs. The content may also comprise new release content, which would otherwise not be available over the network at that time but for the purchase and delivery mechanisms of the invention. Various other complementary features for enhancing the user's virtual ownership experience are also disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
20120216225 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL CONTENT OVER A NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for selecting, purchasing and delivering content to users of a network so that the user has “virtual” ownership of and access to the content, thereby obviating the need for physical media (e.g., DVDs or CDs). In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions or broadcast modes are used to deliver the virtual content stored at the head-end (or hub site) to the requesting owner. The purchased content is associated with one or more users when stored, thereby providing the owner(s) unlimited access thereto, without the costs and effort associated with renting/purchasing and maintaining DVDs. The content may also comprise new release content, which would otherwise not be available over the network at that time but for the purchase and delivery mechanisms of the invention. Various other complementary features for enhancing the user's virtual ownership experience are also disclosed. | 08-23-2012 |
20130239134 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL CONTENT OVER A NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for selecting, purchasing and delivering content to users of a network so that the user has “virtual” ownership of and access to the content, thereby obviating the need for physical media (e.g., DVDs or CDs). In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions or broadcast modes are used to deliver the virtual content stored at the head-end (or hub site) to the requesting owner. The purchased content is associated with one or more users when stored, thereby providing the owner(s) unlimited access thereto, without the costs and effort associated with renting/purchasing and maintaining DVDs. The content may also comprise new release content, which would otherwise not be available over the network at that time but for the purchase and delivery mechanisms of the invention. Various other complementary features for enhancing the user's virtual ownership experience are also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
James Austin Britt, Austin, TX US
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20120250851 | System and Method for Automating Customer Relations in a Communications Environment - A method includes receiving performance data associated with a service provided by at least one component of a communication network to one or more subscribers. The performance data may be gathered by one or more passive listening devices that monitor a performance characteristic of the at least one component of the communication network. The method further includes identifying the at least one component that provides a particular service to a particular subscriber based on a subscriber inquiry received from the particular subscriber. The method further includes identifying particular performance data within the received performance data. The particular performance data may be associated with the particular service provided by the at least one component. The method further includes determining a performance status of the at least one component, based on the particular performance data. | 10-04-2012 |
James Austin Britt, Manor, TX US
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20090210907 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOMMENDING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed for providing recommendations of multimedia programs broadcast over a provider network using contact lists. For IPTV broadcast programs, recommendations by users may be for pay-per-view or on-demand programs. Upon ordering a multimedia program, a user may select from a contact list one or more other users for receiving a recommendation. Users receiving recommendations may configure a receiving filter to block or allow recommendations based on the identity of the sending user, a time period, the number or type of multimedia programs recommended, or other criteria. | 08-20-2009 |
20090249391 | System and Method of Delivering Event Notifications - A method of delivering event notifications includes receiving data from a network-based calendar system at a notification system. The data indicates that a notification related to a calendar-based event is to be sent to a subscriber. The method also includes receiving presence information related to the subscriber from a presence system. The presence information indicates whether the subscriber is present at one or more of a plurality of subscriber devices. The plurality of subscriber devices includes a set-top box device. Further, the method includes sending an event notification related to the calendar-based event to the set-top box device when the presence information indicates that the subscriber is present at the set-top box device. | 10-01-2009 |
20090298535 | SMART PHONE AS REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - A communication device such as a smart phone is enabled for remotely controlling set-top boxes (STBs) over Internet protocol networks using an applet running on the communication device. Authentication from within a multimedia content distribution network may be achieved by verifying that a network identifier associated with the communication device is associated with an account that has granted access to the smart phone and that is associated with the controlled STB. A viewing pane on the communication device permits a user to remotely view content received on or available to the controlled STB. | 12-03-2009 |
20090313657 | System and Method for Scheduling a Remote Recording - A method for scheduling a remote recording includes receiving a selection by a user of a web interface element associated with an Internet protocol television program to be broadcast by a provider. Additionally, determining that the user does not subscribe to the provider of the Internet protocol television program, providing the user with an ability to subscribe to the provider; and scheduling the television program to record. | 12-17-2009 |
20100161377 | EXPANDING A USER BASE FOR AN INFORMATION EXCHANGE SERVICE - A process for expanding a targeted service includes a subscription expansion application determining the information exchange services that an existing service user (ESU) uses. The application may then access the ESU's various contacts lists and/or address books to develop an initial list of prospective service users (PSUs). The ESU may specify which contact lists the application is authorized to access. The application may then filter the PSUs based on geographic availability of the targeted service. The application may then generate and send invitations to PSUs inviting PSUs to subscribe to the targeted service. The invitations may identify the ESU and may be sent electronically or by mail. The application may monitor new subscription requests attributable to an ESU's invitations. The ESU may be compensated by the service provider based on the number of new service requests. The compensation may include direct monetary compensation and/or reward points in an affinity program. | 06-24-2010 |
20120159546 | Smart Phone as Remote Control Device - A communication device such as a smart phone is enabled for remotely controlling set-top boxes (STBs) over Internet protocol networks using an applet running on the communication device. Authentication from within a multimedia content distribution network may be achieved by verifying that a network identifier associated with the communication device is associated with an account that has granted access to the smart phone and that is associated with the controlled STB. A viewing pane on the communication device permits a user to remotely view content received on or available to the controlled STB. | 06-21-2012 |
20120272267 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING EVENT NOTIFICATIONS - A method of delivering event notifications includes receiving data from a network-based calendar system at a notification system. The data indicates that a notification related to a calendar-based event is to be sent to a subscriber. The method also includes receiving presence information related to the subscriber from a presence system. The presence information indicates whether the subscriber is present at one or more of a plurality of subscriber devices. The plurality of subscriber devices includes a set-top box device. Further, the method includes sending an event notification related to the calendar-based event to the set-top box device when the presence information indicates that the subscriber is present at the set-top box device. | 10-25-2012 |
20130086618 | SMART PHONE AS REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - A communication device such as a smart phone is enabled for remotely controlling set-top boxes (STBs) over Internet protocol networks using an applet running on the communication device. Authentication from within a multimedia content distribution network may be achieved by verifying that a network identifier associated with the communication device is associated with an account that has granted access to the smart phone and that is associated with the controlled STB. A viewing pane on the communication device permits a user to remotely view content received on or available to the controlled STB. | 04-04-2013 |
James Austin Britt, San Antonio, TX US
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20120192234 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATIONS IN MEDIA DELIVERY NETWORKS - A disclosed example method to manage network bandwidth allocation in a media delivery environment involves detecting insufficient bandwidth available to deliver requested media to a media receiver and presenting user-selectable options via the media receiver to allocate bandwidth to deliver the requested media to the media receiver. The example method also involves receiving a first user selection of one of the user-selectable options and implementing the selected one of the user-selectable options specifying a second user selection identifying a particular media stream to be delivered at a media quality that is lower than a higher media quality previously selected for that particular media stream. | 07-26-2012 |
James M. Britt, Birmingham, AL US
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20130001839 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING THE VALVE OF A MOLTEN-METAL LADLE AND FACILITATING FREE OPENING THEREOF - Spout-filling compositions and a method for protecting and facilitating free opening of a spout valve of a ladle are disclosed. The spout-filling compositions may comprise an iron-based ilmenite sand. More particularly, the compositions may comprise ilmenite sand in combination with a quartz and/or carbon black and/or chromite and zircon. The compositions described herein may be placed in a ladle to insulate the valve from molten metal. | 01-03-2013 |
Jeffrey C. Britt, Cary, NC US
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20120068198 | HIGH DENSITY MULTI-CHIP LED DEVICES - High density multi-chip LED devices are described. Embodiments of the present invention provide high-density, multi-chip LED devices with relatively high efficiency and light output in a compact size. An LED device includes a plurality of interconnected LED chips and an optical element such as a lens. The LED chips may be arranged in two groups, wherein the LED chips within each group are connected in parallel and the groups are connected in series. In some embodiments, the LED device includes a submount, which may be made of ceramic. The submount may include a connection bus and semicircular areas to which chips are bonded. Wire bonds can be connected to the LED chips so that all the wire bonds are disposed on the outside of a group of LED chips to minimize light absorption. | 03-22-2012 |
20120069564 | MULTI-CHIP LED DEVICES - Multi-chip LED devices are described. Embodiments of the present invention provide multi-chip LED devices with relatively high efficiency and good color rendering. The LED device includes a plurality of interconnected LED chips and an optical element such as a lens. The optical element may be molded from silicone. The LED chips may be connected in parallel. In some embodiments, the LED device includes a submount, which may be made of a ceramic material such as alumina or aluminum nitride. Wire bonds can be connected to the LED chips so that all the wire bonds tend the outside of a group of LED chips. Various sizes and types of LED chips may be used, including vertical LED chips and sideview LED chips. | 03-22-2012 |
20120086024 | MULTIPLE CONFIGURATION LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Multiple configuration light emitting diode (LED) devices and methods are disclosed wherein LEDs within the device can be selectively configured for use in higher voltage, or variable voltage, applications. Variable arrangements of LEDs can be configured. Arrangements can include one or more LEDs connected in series, parallel, and/or a combination thereof. A surface over which one or more LEDs may be mounted can comprise one or more electrically and/or thermally isolated portions. | 04-12-2012 |
20120127720 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Light emitting devices and methods such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed for use in higher voltage applications. Variable arrangements of LEDs are disclosed herein. Arrangements can include one or more LED chips connected in series, parallel, and/or a combination thereof. LED chips can be disposed in a package body having at least one thermal element and one or more electrical components. | 05-24-2012 |
20130141905 | LIGHT EMITTER DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED LIGHT EXTRACTION - Light emitter devices with improved light extraction and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the light emitter device can include a submount, at least one light emitting chip disposed over the submount, and a lens disposed over the light emitting chip. The lens can include a lens base that can have substantially the same geometry as a geometry of the submount. | 06-06-2013 |
20150048393 | HIGH DENSITY MULTI-CHIP LED DEVICES - High density multi-chip LED devices are described. Embodiments of the present invention provide high-density, multi-chip LED devices with relatively high efficiency and light output in a compact size. An LED device includes a plurality of interconnected LED chips and an optical element such as a lens. The LED chips may be arranged in two groups, wherein the LED chips within each group are connected in parallel and the groups are connected in series. In some embodiments, the LED device includes a submount, which may be made of ceramic. The submount may include a connection bus and semicircular areas to which chips are bonded. Wire bonds can be connected to the LED chips so that all the wire bonds are disposed on the outside of a group of LED chips to minimize light absorption. | 02-19-2015 |
Jeffrey C. Britt US
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20130141920 | LIGHT EMITTER DEVICES AND METHODS WITH REDUCED DIMENSIONS AND IMPROVED LIGHT OUTPUT - Light emitter devices and methods with reduced dimensions and improved light output are provided. In one embodiment, a light emitter device includes a submount having an area of approximately 6 square millimeters (mm | 06-06-2013 |
Jeffrey Carl Britt, Cary, NC US
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20090261358 | EMISSION TUNING METHODS AND DEVICES FABRICATED UTILIZING METHODS - A method for fabricating light emitting diode (LED) chips comprising providing a plurality of LEDs, typically on a wafer, and coating the LEDs with a conversion material so that at least some light from the LEDs passes through the conversion material and is converted. The light emission from the LED chips comprises light from the conversion material, typically in combination with LED light. The emission characteristics of at least some of the LED chips is measured and at least some of the conversion material over the LEDs is removed to alter the emission characteristics of the LED chips. The invention is particularly applicable to fabricating LED chips on a wafer where the LED chips have light emission characteristics that are within a range of target emission characteristics. This target range can fall within an emission region on a CIE curve to reduce the need for binning of the LEDs from the wafer. The emission characteristics of the LED chips in the wafer can be tuned to the desired range by micro-machining the conversion material over the LEDs. | 10-22-2009 |
20120187862 | LIGHT EMITTING DIE (LED) PACKAGES AND RELATED METHODS - LED packages and related methods are provided. The LED packages can include a submount having a top and bottom surface and a plurality of top electrically conductive elements on the top surface of the submount. An LED can be disposed on one of the top electrically conductive elements. The LED can emit a dominant wavelength generally between approximately 600 nm and approximately 650 nm, and more particularly between approximately 610 nm and approximately 630 nm when an electrical signal is applied to the top electrically conductive elements. A bottom thermally conductive element can be provided on the bottom surface and is not in electrical contact with the top electrically conductive elements. A lens can be disposed over the LED. The LED packages can have improved lumen performances, lower thermal resistances, improved efficiencies, and longer operational lifetimes. | 07-26-2012 |
20120193660 | HORIZONTAL LIGHT EMITTING DIODES INCLUDING PHOSPHOR PARTICLES - Horizontal light emitting diodes include anode and cathode contacts on the same face and a transparent substrate having an oblique sidewall. A conformal phosphor layer having an average equivalent particle diameter d50 of at least about 10 μm is provided on the oblique sidewall. High aspect ratio substrates may be provided. The LED may be directly attached to a submount. | 08-02-2012 |
20130077299 | HIGH VOLTAGE ARRAY LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DEVICES, FIXTURES AND METHODS - High voltage array light emitting devices, fixtures and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount, a light emission area disposed over the submount and a retention material adapted to be dispensed about the light emission area. The light emitting device can be operable at high voltages which are greater than approximately 40 volts (V). In one aspect, the retention material can be least partially disposed within the light emission area such that the retention material physically separates a first section of the light emission area from a second section of the light emission area. | 03-28-2013 |
20130119417 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) PACKAGES AND RELATED METHODS - Light emitting diode (LED) packages and methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a light emitting package is disclosed. The light emitting package includes one or more areas of conductive material having a thickness of less than approximately 50 microns (μm). The package can further include at least one light emitting diode (LED) electrically connected to the conductive material and at least one thin gap disposed between areas of conductive material. | 05-16-2013 |
20130301257 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES INCLUDING MULTIPLE ANODES AND CATHODES - Solid state (e.g., LED) lighting devices include multiple emitters mounted on or over a substrate comprising insulating material with conductive traces thereon, with various emitters being independently controllable with multiple pairs of anodes and cathodes that may be arranged on an opposite surface of the substrate than the emitters. Electrically conductive vias may be defined through the insulating substrate, and a molded lens may be provided over the substrate and emitters mounted thereon. Various combinations of independently controllable emitters or emitter groups may be provided, for example, a red emitter in combination with multiple blue shifted yellow (BSY) emitters, or separately controllable red, green, blue, and white (e.g., BSY) emitters. | 11-14-2013 |
20130322068 | LIGHT EMITTER PACKAGES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS HAVING IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - Light emitter packages, systems, and methods having improved performance are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter package can include a submount that can include an anode and a cathode. A light emitter chip can be disposed over the submount such that the light emitter chip is mounted over at least a portion of the cathode and wirebonded to at least a portion of the anode. | 12-05-2013 |
20140217434 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Light emitting devices and methods such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed for use in higher voltage applications. Variable arrangements of LEDs are disclosed herein. Arrangements can include one or more LED chips connected in series, parallel, and/or a combination thereof. LED chips can be disposed in a package body having at least one thermal element and one or more electrical components. | 08-07-2014 |
20140240974 | HIGH VOLTAGE ARRAY LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DEVICES AND FIXTURES - High voltage array light emitting devices and fixtures are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount, a light emission area disposed over the submount and a retention material adapted to be dispensed about the light emission area. The light emitting device can be operable at high voltages which are greater than approximately 40 volts (V). In one aspect, the retention material can be least partially disposed within the light emission area such that the retention material physically separates a first section of the light emission area from a second section of the light emission area. | 08-28-2014 |
Jerry J. Britt, Mattawan, MI US
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20150153001 | Transmission Pump - This invention provides both a pump and a lubrication and cooling system with a pump which includes a pump housing, a rotor, a relief valve and a bypass valve. The relief valve is configured to relieve pump pressure when the pump pressure is indicative of an abnormal restriction of flow. The bypass valve is configured to direct fluid flow from an outlet chamber of the pump to an intake chamber of the pump when pressure in the outlet chamber is at a value associated with a predetermined speed of rotor rotation. | 06-04-2015 |
Mark D. Britt, Chanute, KS US
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20160095284 | Expandable Plant Cover - A plurality of similar components for forming a plant covering device for the protection of plants from external adverse weather elements and other hazards. The components are made of a thin sheet of flexible plastic or other material cut into similar two-dimensional component panels allowing many different configurations to be made out of the plurality of components. The individual component panels are provided with a fastening means for joining the separate component panels into a completed assembly. The plant covering device provides an easily assembled, self-supporting structure to be placed over one or more plants or a location. The plant covering device is erected without the use of tools or need for a separate frame or support. The size of the plant covering device may be reconfigured and expanded in width, and/or height, and/or depth using an additional plurality of component panels. The plant covering device may be used with stakes or spikes. The plant covering device may be disassembled to a planar configuration. The plant covering device may be easily and inexpensively manufactured. The plant covering device may be repeatedly used from season to season. A portion of the sides of an assembled plant covering device may be easily and quickly opened or closed such as by manual manipulation. Alignment areas along the base of a plant covering device provide for increased contact with the ground, resilience against wind, and use with stakes or spikes. The plant covering device may be assembled from a plurality of components into a three-dimensional rectangular shape and placed in a desired location. A preferred form is a three-dimensional rectangular shape. | 04-07-2016 |
Mark W. Britt, Monticello, GA US
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20090001089 | PORTABLE AND/OR COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS HAVING PLIABLE SURFACES - Containers provide for portability and ease of handling by being constructed of pliable materials such as various polymers and having additional features. The containers may have biasing members such as tension poles to hold the containers in an upright and open top position and/or may have sleeves that can be engaged by a forklift for dumping of the container by a conventional forklift equipped garbage truck. The containers may include additional features such as loops along a top edge to allow grasping of the loops by a lift and loops along a bottom edge to allow dragging of the container such as onto a flatbed hauler. Additional features may include a top cover that can be pulled over the open top and secured such as by a fastener. | 01-01-2009 |
Mark Wayne Britt, Monticello, GA US
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20140303760 | SPORT PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYTICS - Disclosed are various embodiments for performance development and analytics. A performance development engine and an analytics engine are executed in a computing environment such that predefined scenarios are accessed from memory and presented to users via a client device. The user input and a temporal delay in receiving the user input on the client device are utilized in determining a metric for the user that may be accessible by an application programming interface (API). | 10-09-2014 |
20150344170 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS - Disclosed are various embodiments of containers that may be collapsible. In one embodiment, the container includes a first pliable end panel and a second pliable end panel that are attached to multiple pliable side panels. Each pliable side panel has a respective side panel support member attached thereto. The second pliable end panel includes a first closable flap. The first closable flap comprises a second closable flap. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael Britt, Everett, WA US
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20120297044 | ENHANCED POLICY CAPABILITIES FOR MOBILE DATA SERVICES - A system and method for a mobile data access network to make policy control and charging decisions based on domain name queries. A mobile device sends a query about a domain name associated with a service a user of the mobile device wishes to engage. The access network carries the domain name query from a mobile device to a domain name server. The access network detects the domain name query and copies the queried domain name. The access network uses the queried domain name to make an incomplete policy decision. The policy decision is incomplete because one or more service data flow filters in the decision lack addresses for providers of the service. The access network detects a response to the domain name query and copies a service provider address from the response. The access network uses the service provider address to complete the policy decision. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael W. Britt, Rochester, MN US
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20120084458 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A HOST OPERATING SYSTEM AND A GUEST OPERATING SYSTEM - In an embodiment, a guest operating system receives first host network information that identifies a host virtual network adapter. The first host network information uniquely identifies the host virtual network adapter. The guest operating system sends a first frame that comprises the first host network information to a guest virtual network adapter. The guest virtual network adapter sends the first frame to the host virtual network adapter. The guest operating system receives second host network information that identifies the host virtual network adapter. The second host network information uniquely identifies the host virtual network adapter. The guest operating system sends a second frame that comprises the second host network information to the guest virtual network adapter. The guest virtual network adapter sends the second frame to the host virtual network adapter identified by the second host network information in the second frame. | 04-05-2012 |
Noëlle Britt, Midway, GA US
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20130197725 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REQUESTING AND RETRIEVING AIRCRAFT DATA DURING FLIGHT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for requesting and retrieving aircraft data during flight of an aircraft. This aircraft data can be used to perform additional monitoring of aircraft sub-systems to detect an abnormal condition, and/or to identify one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. In one embodiment, aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can be requested from the ground, measured on-board the aircraft, and stored in a data file that is then communicated back to personnel on the ground. The real-time aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can then be analyzed to identify the one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. | 08-01-2013 |
Noëlle Britt, Midway, GA US
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20130197725 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REQUESTING AND RETRIEVING AIRCRAFT DATA DURING FLIGHT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for requesting and retrieving aircraft data during flight of an aircraft. This aircraft data can be used to perform additional monitoring of aircraft sub-systems to detect an abnormal condition, and/or to identify one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. In one embodiment, aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can be requested from the ground, measured on-board the aircraft, and stored in a data file that is then communicated back to personnel on the ground. The real-time aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can then be analyzed to identify the one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. | 08-01-2013 |
20140309820 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REQUESTING AND RETRIEVING AIRCRAFT DATA DURING FLIGHT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The disclosed embodiments relate to methods for requesting and retrieving aircraft data during flight of an aircraft. This aircraft data can be used to perform additional monitoring of aircraft sub-systems to detect an abnormal condition, and/or to identify one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. In one embodiment, aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can be requested from the ground, measured on-board the aircraft, and stored in a data file that is then communicated back to personnel on the ground. The real-time aircraft data for one or more relevant parameters can then be analyzed to identify the one or more sources that are causing the abnormal condition. | 10-16-2014 |
Raymond Gordon Britt, Roy, NM US
Robby Britt Britt, Lillington, NC US
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20100288084 | Metric-inch wrench - The abstract of this invention is simply that our invention has both metric and standard units of measurements on the same wrench. Thus metric units on one end and standard units on the other. Or any combanition that a manufacture desires to make, thus the consumer does not need to purchase two different sets of wrenches. | 11-18-2010 |
Rory W. Britt, Warren, NJ US
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20160087944 | KEY MANAGEMENT FOR MIXED ENCRYPTED-UNENCRYPTED CONTENT - Based on a request for media content from a media client, a device identifies one or more: segments of encrypted media content; encryption keys for decrypting the segments of encrypted media content; and segments of unencrypted media content. The device determines an order for sending the one or more segments of encrypted and unencrypted media content. The device sends, to the media client, a segment of encrypted media content, according to the order for sending, along with an encryption key for decrypting the segment of encrypted media content being sent. The device sends, to the media client, a segment of unencrypted media content, according to the order for sending, along with a subsequent encryption key for decrypting a subsequent segment of encrypted media content to be sent after the segment of unencrypted content. The subsequent encryption key permits the media client to decrypt the subsequent segment of encrypted media content. | 03-24-2016 |
Ryan T. Britt, Summit, NJ US
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20160114873 | VESSEL DISABLEMENT SYSTEM - A system designed as a benign disablement weapon for use against sailboats and a method for using the system. The system may be easily deployed to stop sailboats by disabling the propeller. The system uses a buoyant component that floats covertly on the water surface and to which many entanglement lines are attached. Upon the targeted boat passing over the system, the buoyant interface catches on the keel of the vessel. The buoyant interface then drags the entanglement lines with the vessel which puts the lines in position to catch on the propeller, causing the vessel to become disabled. The system may be modified for use in disabling motor craft. | 04-28-2016 |
Scott Britt, Issaquah, WA US
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20140159921 | Configurable, Portable Patient Monitoring System - A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of components including a monitor and display assembly, optional stand-alone displays, optional stand-alone monitors, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display functions as a touchscreen and includes a portion for alarm volume control. The system also includes a docking station for the monitor and display assembly and capnography and/or multigas pods for attachment to the monitor and display assembly. The monitor and display assembly, docking station, and pods enhance portability of the system. The monitor and display assembly, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces. | 06-12-2014 |
Scott Richard Britt, Duvall, WA US
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20120127103 | CONFIGURABLE PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of non-integrated components including a display, a monitor, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display includes a housing with openings on the right and left sides which allow the passage of light during alarm situations. The display also includes a prominent programmable button which enables easy alarm silencing. The monitor can be fixedly attached to the back of the display in a “backpack mounting” configuration to free up bedside space. Optional monitor and display cabinets are capable of housing power supplies and cables and provide for additional free space. The monitor, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces. | 05-24-2012 |
Shannon Gilbreth Britt, Centennial, CO US
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20110224743 | Smart Multiple Hand-Piece Micro-Current Facial Toner - A body-less facial therapy device teaches smart hand-pieces which are directly connected one to the other. The hand-pieces have thereon multiple electrodes which do not move relative to one another. | 09-15-2011 |
Shawn D. Britt, Cambridge, MA US
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20110275819 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - The present application describes organic compounds that are useful for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of human diseases. | 11-10-2011 |
Shawn D. Britt, Andover, MA US
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20080311079 | Inhibitors of serine proteases, particularly HCV NS3-NS4A protease - The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds. | 12-18-2008 |
20090137495 | Organic Compounds and Their Uses - The present application describes organic compounds that are useful for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of human diseases. | 05-28-2009 |
20100240638 | Organic Compounds and their uses - The present application describes macrocyclic compounds of formula (I) with NS3 protease inhibitory activity for treating hepatitis C virus infection. | 09-23-2010 |
20110104115 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HCV NS3-NS4A PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds. | 05-05-2011 |
20130116169 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HCV NS3-NS4A PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds. | 05-09-2013 |
Steven V. Britt US
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20120066323 | PROVIDING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO A DATA GROUP IDENTIFIER FOR A NETWORK INTERCONNECT DEVICE - A network interconnect device (NID) includes an interface to receive a configuration data request for the NID. The configuration data request may include data identifiers determined from a data identifier group for the NID, wherein the data identifier group comprises a reference to a parent data identifier group from which the data identifier group inherits data type information, and a data specification which overrides a corresponding data specification in the parent data identifier group. The NID also includes a data storage to store information for the NID and a logic device to retrieve information from the data storage corresponding to the data identifiers and to transmit a message including the retrieved information corresponding to the data identifiers. | 03-15-2012 |
Tena K. Britt, Loveland, CO US
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20150370277 | Adaptive PID Control System for Industrial Turbines - The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method that includes providing a process controller configured to perform a control algorithm based on at least one first control parameter, providing a parameter controller configured to perform a parameter adjustment algorithm, providing a turbine having an output sensor, providing to the process controller at least one first control parameter and a first input value, controlling the turbine based on the at least one first control parameter and the first input value, receiving a turbine response value provided by the turbine output sensor, determining at least one second control parameter based on the turbine response value and the parameter adjustment algorithm, providing, to the process controller from the parameter controller, the at least one second control parameter, and controlling the turbine based on the at the least one second control parameter and a second input value. | 12-24-2015 |
Thomas C. Britt, Wilmington, NC US
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20090092752 | SPIRAL GAS-SOLIDS CONTACT APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for contacting gas and solids in the manufacture of edibles, and particularly in connection with coating edible particulate solids. A drum is positioned around an inner tube so that an annular space is defined between the drum and the tube. A rotatable spiral element defines a gas pathway in the annular space, such that rotation of the spiral pushes particulate solids through the drum while the solids are contacted with gas in the annular space. | 04-09-2009 |
20130055907 | SPIRAL GAS-SOLIDS CONTACT APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for contacting gas and solids in the manufacture of edibles, and particularly in connection with coating edible particulate solids. A drum is positioned around an inner tube so that an annular space is defined between the drum and the tube. A rotatable spiral element defines a gas pathway in the annular space, such that rotation of the spiral pushes particulate solids through the drum while the solids are contacted with gas in the annular space. | 03-07-2013 |
Tim Britt, Henderson, NV US
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20090069079 | ENTERTAINMENT MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An entertainment monitoring system for the gaming industry is disclosed to provide real-time multi-site, slot accounting, player tracking, cage credit and vault, sports book data collection, and table game accounting. The system is operable on a computer network and is capable of displaying data in a plurality of different display languages selectable by a user of the system. | 03-12-2009 |
Vernon Britt, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20140052035 | BLADDER DEVICE AND BRACE APPARATUSES COMPRISING THE BLADDER DEVICE - Bladder devices and various brace apparatuses are used for providing added support to joint regions of a user. Use of the bladder devices enable a user to control the amount of pressure and resulting support to be supplied to selected portions of the joint regions. The bladder devices are able to be inserted into existing brace apparatuses. In addition, cold/hot packs are also insertable into the brace apparatus along with the bladder devices separately or integrally combined therewith, as needed to provide additional comfort and care to the joint region. | 02-20-2014 |