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20090029614 | IONIZED PERFORMANCE FABRIC - A composition for treating fabric includes about 0.1 to about 10.0% cross linking agent, about 0.1 to about 5.0% polyolefin, about 0.1 to about 0.5% wetting agent, about 0.0 to about 8.0% aminofunctional silicone, about 0.0 to about 6.0% ionizing agent, about 0.0 to about 2.0% catalyst and any remainder as a carrier. The composition has a pH of between about 2.0 to about 4.0 and at least some aminofunctional silicone and/or ionizing agent is provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20100268112 | THERMOCROMATIC PATCH FOR MONITORING/DETECTING BODY TEMPERATURE - A thermocromatic device for detecting body temperature includes a substrate treated with a thermocromatic composition. The thermocromatic composition includes a thermocromatic agent that changes color at a predetermined temperature indicative of a condition to be detected. | 10-21-2010 |
20120045496 | IONIZED PERFORMANCE FABRIC WITH ANTIMICROBIAL/ANTIBACTERIAL/ANTIFUNGAL PROPERTIES - A composition for treating fabric includes about 0.1 to about 10.0% cross linking agent, about 0.1 to about 5.0% of a material selected from a group consisting of oxidized polyolefin, polyolefin and mixtures thereof, about 0.1 to about 0.5% wetting agent, about 1.0 to about 14.0% of a material selected from a group consisting of aminofunctional silicone, ionizing agent and mixtures thereof, about 0.0 to about 2.0% catalyst, about 1.0 to about 3.0% antimicrobial/antibacterial/antifungal agent and any remainder as a carrier. The composition has a pH of between about 2.0 to about 4.0. A performance fabric treated with the composition and a method of treating a performance fabric are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20130131540 | THERMOCROMATIC PATCH FOR MONITORING/DETECTING BODY TEMPERATURE - A thermocromatic device for detecting body temperature includes a substrate treated with a thermocromatic composition. The thermocromatic composition includes a thermocromatic agent that changes color at a predetermined temperature indicative of a condition to be detected. | 05-23-2013 |
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20110059204 | PRODUCTION OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OLEAGINOUS YEASTS - Methods for the production of omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids in oleaginous yeasts grown on a fermentable carbon source selected from the group consisting of invert sucrose, glucose, fructose and combinations of these, provided that glucose is used in combination with invert sucrose and/or fructose. Specifically, methods are provided for production of linoleic acid, eicosadienoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, n-6 docosapentaenoic acid, α-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. | 03-10-2011 |
20110274787 | PRODUCTION OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OLEAGINOUS YEASTS - Methods for the production of omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids in oleaginous yeasts grown on a fermentable carbon source selected from the group consisting of invert sucrose, glucose, fructose and combinations of these, provided that glucose is used in combination with invert sucrose and/or fructose. Specifically, methods are provided for production of linoleic acid, eicosadienoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, n-6 docosapentaenoic acid, α-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. | 11-10-2011 |
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20100023356 | Method of Promoting Employee Wellness And Health Insurance Strategy For Same - In an effort to reduce employer health insurance related costs, a state-governed fully-insured health insurance policy is provided for a group of employees. At least one benefit under the health insurance policy is conditional on the employee voluntarily participating in a wellness program. The wellness program could include wellness categories such as a tobacco free category, normal blood pressure category, regular exercise category and even a non-overweight category. In addition, the wellness program could condition coverage, or subsidize deductibles for, certain illnesses on employee submission to screening tests on a prescribed basis for the identified illness, such as cancer screening for early detection of cancer. The voluntary wellness program can also include a variety of other aspects including wellness education, disease inoculation, and injury prevention. The invention provides an incentive for employees to make healthier lifestyle choices. | 01-28-2010 |
20110161255 | Method of Reducing Employer Health Related Costs While Promoting Employee Wellness and Health Benefit Plan Strategy for Same - In an effort to reduce employer health insurance related costs, at least one benefit under a health benefit plan is conditional on the employee voluntarily participating in a wellness program. The wellness program could include wellness categories such as a tobacco free category, normal blood pressure category, regular exercise category, a non-overweight category, a healthy cholesterol level category, a healthy blood glucose level category, and possibly even a category for participation in a health risk assessment. The invention may be implemented by an employer adopting a health plan with a higher deductible over a previous year, and providing credits against that deductible for employees who satisfy requirements regarding each of a variety of wellness categories. This should enable the employer to realize an immediate savings in the year that the invention is implemented, and future savings in years thereafter from healthier employees having lesser numbers of claims and smaller dollar claims. | 06-30-2011 |
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20110031333 | MULTI-POINT INJECTOR RING - A multi-point injector includes an annular body defining an interior annular flow passage. The annular body includes a fluid inlet and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart fluid outlets in fluid communication with the interior flow passage. Each of the outlets has a swirl chamber formed within the annular body associated therewith for imparting swirl to fluid delivered thereto. | 02-10-2011 |
20120234013 | RECIRCULATING PRODUCT INJECTION NOZZLE - Combustion systems and the related methods operate to supply a stream of combustion products to a turbine in a gas turbine engine by forming an outer recirculation zone of recirculating combustion products within a combustor and by forming an inner recirculation zone inboard of the outer recirculation zone. The inner and outer recirculation zones are formed by imparting swirl to compressor discharge air passing through an outer air swirler and an inner air swirler radially inboard of the outer air swirler. Fuel is injected from an outer fuel injector into the outer recirculation zone, and fuel is also injected from an inner fuel injector into the inner recirculation zone. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234944 | FLAT FAN AIR ASSIST INJECTORS - An injector for injecting a flat fan of liquid includes an injector body defining a pair of air channels, with each air channel fluidly connected to a respective air inlet. The air channels join one another at a common throat defined in the injector body and are separated by a land defined in the injector body extending from the air inlets to a point proximate the throat. The air channels and a liquid inlet are in proximity to draw liquid out of the liquid inlet into the throat with air flowing through the air channels. A diverging diffuser is provided in fluid communication with the throat. The diffuser includes an impingement surface defined in the injector body opposed to the liquid inlet. The liquid inlet is configured to inject liquid against the impingement surface to form a fan of liquid diverging outward through the diffuser. | 09-20-2012 |
20120292408 | MULTIPOINT INJECTORS WITH STANDARD ENVELOPE CHARACTERISTICS - A multipoint injector ring includes a distributor ring defining a central axis and having a fluid inlet and a plurality of swirlers in fluid communication with the fluid inlet for imparting swirl on fluid from the fluid inlet. The swirlers are defined in a downstream surface of the distributor ring. An orifice ring is mounted to the distributor ring. The orifice ring defines a plurality of fluid outlets circumferentially spaced apart with respect to the central axis. Each fluid outlet is aligned downstream of a respective swirler for injecting swirling fluid from the swirlers in a downstream direction. | 11-22-2012 |
20140158796 | SWIRL IMPINGEMENT PREFILMING - A nozzle for injecting liquid includes a nozzle body defining a plurality of injection point orifices and an annular prefilmer positioned downstream of the injection point orifices for prefilming impingement of spray from the injection point orifices on the prefilmer. A swirl antechamber can be defined upstream of the injection point orifices for supplying a swirling liquid flow to the injection point orifices for impingement of a swirling flow on the prefilmer. | 06-12-2014 |
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20110017487 | ENHANCED BUS BAR SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCIES - A bus bar system includes a non-conductive substrate having a major surface. At least one conductive bus bar is formed over at least a portion of the major surface. A conductive coating is formed over at least a portion of the bus bar and the major surface. An electrically conductive adhesive, such as an isotropically conductive tape or film, is applied over at least a portion of the film/bus bar junction. The system can optionally include a conductive metallic foil adhered to the isotropically conductive adhesive. | 01-27-2011 |
20110143028 | AIRCRAFT ADHESIVE - A method, composition, and article are disclosed relating to the formation of a hump seal on an aircraft transparency. The method includes applying to the aircraft transparency an adhesive composition having a Part A and a Part B. Part A includes a plasticizer, a cross-linking agent, and an adhesion promoter. Part B includes a moisture resister and an abrasion resister, with the adhesive composition being substantially sulfide free. In one example, the moisture resister includes polybutadiene. In another example, the adhesion promoter includes an epoxy silane. | 06-16-2011 |
20120064305 | LAMINATED TRANSPARENCY WITH CONTROLLED FAILURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A laminated transparency includes a first ply having a No. 1 surface and a No. 2 surface. A second ply is spaced from the first ply and has a No. 3 surface and a No. 4 surface, with the No. 2 surface facing the No. 3 surface. A polymeric interlayer is positioned between the first and second plies. At least one failure strip is incorporated into the interlayer to provide a predetermined failure orientation for the transparency. | 03-15-2012 |
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20090324396 | ACCESSORY GEARBOX SYSTEM WITH COMPRESSOR DRIVEN SEAL AIR SUPPLY - An accessory gearbox system for a gas turbine engine includes a accessory compressor mounted to a gearbox housing. | 12-31-2009 |
20110120263 | POROUS METAL GLAND SEAL - A seal body for use to seal on a rotating shaft has a generally cylindrical central bore for receiving a shaft, and is formed of an open-celled material. In addition, a shaft and seal combination and a gear box are disclosed and claimed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110146434 | JACK SHAFT DISCONNECT - A gearbox for an aircraft has a first side wall, a second side wall, a gear train, and an aircraft accessory. The aircraft accessory has a housing, an input attaching to the gear train for receiving rotative input from the gear train, and a first shaft for selectively coupling and uncoupling the gear train from the input. The housing attaches to the first side wall and the second side wall. | 06-23-2011 |
20110309190 | LAYSHAFT GENERATOR - An apparatus is provided and includes a rotatable shaft on which a first bevel gearbox is disposed, a layshaft on which a second bevel gearbox is disposed, the first and second bevel gearboxes being coupled to transmit shaft rotation to the layshaft, an accessory gearbox to which the layshaft and one or more accessories are coupled and a generator operably disposed on the layshaft between the second bevel gearbox and the accessory gearbox. | 12-22-2011 |
20120006137 | GEAR DRIVEN ACCESSORY FOR GEARBOX - An accessory gearbox assembly for an aircraft includes one or more intermeshed gears disposed in a gearbox housing and configured to transfer rotational energy from an engine core. An accessory component has a spur gear located at least partially in an accessory housing. The spur gear is meshed with a gear of the one or more gears thereby transferring rotational energy from the gearbox to the accessory component. A method for providing rotational energy to an accessory component at an accessory gearbox includes providing rotational energy to one or more intermeshed gears of an accessory gearbox and locating an accessory component at the accessory gearbox. The accessory component includes a spur gear disposed at least partially in an accessory housing. The spur gear is meshed with a gear of the one or more gears and rotational energy is transferred to the accessory component via the spur gear. | 01-12-2012 |
20120026491 | SEALED ROTATOR SHAFT FOR BORESCOPIC INSPECTION - A rotator drive connection for a gas turbine engine accessory box has a shaft connected to be driven by a main shaft in a gas turbine engine through a gear train. A first drive connection allows selective drive of the shaft. A biased drive member includes a second drive connection selectively brought into contact with the first drive connection to allow rotation of the main shaft. The biased drive member biases the second drive connection out of contact with the first drive connection. A gas turbine engine accessory box and a method of borescopic inspection are also disclosed and claimed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120097021 | BOOTSTRAP ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM WITH TELESCOPING ACTUATOR CYLINDER - A bootstrap accumulator system includes an actuator cylinder that drives an accumulator piston through a multiple of nested actuator sleeves, comprising a multistage actuator cylinder. | 04-26-2012 |
20120118103 | INTEGRATED ACCESSORY GEARBOX AND ENGINE STARTER - An air turbine starter and accessory gearbox assembly, the accessory gearbox includes a gear shaft and the air turbine starter includes an output shaft and a clutch assembly. The output shaft extends from the accessory gearbox and is coupled to and supported by the gear shaft. The accessory gearbox is adapted to receive the air turbine starter such that the clutch assembly and the output shaft are disposed within a casing of the accessory gearbox when the air turbine starter is mounted to the accessory gearbox. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121373 | Cranking Pad Interlock - A cranking pad assembly for a gearbox of a turbomachine including a cranking pad shaft rotatably secured in a gearbox housing and engageable with a gearbox drivetrain when urged inwardly into the gearbox housing. The cranking pad shaft includes an interface for a cranking tool. An interlock pin retains the cranking tool at the cranking pad shaft and a disconnect spring is operably connected to the gearbox housing to bias the cranking pad shaft outwardly from the gearbox housing. | 05-17-2012 |
20120144841 | CORE DIFFUSER FOR DEOILER/BREATHER - A breather assembly for use with a gas turbine engine includes a static housing for accepting a fluidic mixture of substances, a rotatable separator having one or more fluid inlets and arranged about an axis of rotation, an exhaust outlet defined in the housing and positioned coaxially with the rotatable separator to accept fluidic exhaust from the rotatable separator, and a static diffuser supported by the housing at or near the exhaust outlet downstream from the rotatable separator. A portion of the static diffuser extends within the rotatable separator. The static diffuser includes a flow-straightening structure configured to reduce vortex flows in fluid flows passing through the exhaust outlet. | 06-14-2012 |
20120321446 | FAIL-SAFE MANUAL ROTATOR COVER - A gearbox includes an outer housing including manual rotation access passage and a manual rotation shaft coupled to a spool of an engine to rotate the engine spool. The gearbox also includes coupled to the outer housing that includes a flapper valve that, in a closed position, prevents a lubricant from escaping from the outer housing via the manual rotation access passage. | 12-20-2012 |
20130042760 | GEARBOX DEOILER WITH SYCHNRONIZER - A gearbox that includes an inlet configured to receive a mixture of air and oil from an external source and a deoiler. The deoiler includes a shaft including an outlet passage formed on an inner portion of the shaft, a separator unit coupled to and surrounding a portion of the shaft and including an inlet port, and a synchronizer including one or more blades and that is coupled to the shaft proximate the inlet port. | 02-21-2013 |
20130180402 | DEAERATOR OUTLET DIFFUSER - A deaerator includes a case defining a vortex chamber and a fluid inlet for allowing a mixture of lubricating liquid and air to pass through the case into the vortex chamber. An air outlet allows air flow out of the deaerator, and a liquid outlet allows lubricating liquid flow out of the deaerator. A porous diffuser is positioned proximate the liquid outlet for slowing the flow of lubricating liquid. | 07-18-2013 |
20130313049 | REDUCED VELOCITY VALVE - A lube system is provided and includes an air-oil tank including a deaerator configured to remove a first quantity of oil from a first air-oil supply to generate a second air-oil supply having a second quantity of oil, which is smaller than the first quantity of oil, the air oil tank being configured to output the second air-oil supply to an air vent line, a de-oiler disposed along the air vent line and configured to remove from the second air-oil supply oil mist including oil droplets of a minimum size and a pressure regulating valve (PRV) disposed along the air vent line between the air-oil tank and the de-oiler to regulate fluid pressures within the air-oil tank, the PRV being configured to encourage formation of the oil droplets of at least the minimum size. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313050 | VALVE BYPASS - A lube system is provided and includes an air-oil tank including a deaerator configured to remove a first quantity of oil from a first air-oil supply to generate a second air-oil supply having a second quantity of oil, which is smaller than the first quantity of oil, the air oil tank being configured to output the second air-oil supply to an air vent line, a de-oiler disposed along the air vent line and configured to remove from the second air-oil supply oil mist including oil droplets of a minimum size and a system disposed between the deaerator and the de-oiler, which is configured to encourage formation of the oil droplets of at least the minimum size. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319240 | DEOILER SEAL - An assembly includes a housing having a housing cavity, an inlet, and an outlet, a rotatable shaft positioned proximate the outlet, and a seal positioned at an interface of the rotatable shaft and the housing. The seal includes porous material adjacent the shaft and the housing and a shell substantially separating the porous material from the housing cavity. The shell includes an inlet that allows fluid flow from the housing cavity to the porous material and an outlet that allows fluid flow from the porous material to the housing interior. The inlet is positioned radially inward of the outlet. | 12-05-2013 |
20140274420 | SPLINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A gearbox assembly for use in a gas turbine engine includes a gearbox housing and first and second shafts. The first shaft is rotatably mounted in the gearbox housing. The first shaft has a first set of splines and defines a central cavity. The second shaft has a second set of splines engaged with the first set of splines. A scupper is positioned on an inner surface of the gearbox housing proximate the first shaft so as to direct liquid from the scupper through the central cavity of the first shaft to the first and second sets of splines. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080282370 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH756602 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH756602. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH756602, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH756602 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH756602. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282417 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH677559 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH677559. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH677559, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH677559 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH677559. | 11-13-2008 |
20090282499 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH635689 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH635689. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH635689, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH635689 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH635689. | 11-12-2009 |
20090282572 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH445545 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH445545. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH445545, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH445545 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH445545. | 11-12-2009 |
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20110220292 | SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SONOTRODE PERFORMANCE IN ULTRASONIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS - An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising: a sonotrode having a single welding region and two nodal regions formed on either side of the welding region; a mounting plate for supporting the sonotrode having a force application region on the upper surface thereof; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode; at least one diaphragm spring disposed between the ultrasonic transducer and the sonotrode; at least one roller bearing connected to the diaphragm spring; at least two linear guides connected to the roller bearing, wherein the at least two linear guides are connected to the mounting plate and support the roller bearing and the sonotrode in a flexible manner; and first and second low-friction linear bearings in contact with nodal regions for the application of downward force to the sonotrode, wherein the first and second linear bearings are connected to the mounting plate. | 09-15-2011 |
20110222975 | ULTRASONIC MACHINING MODULE - A device for use in a machining system, including an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a tool bit; a housing adapted to be both compatible with the machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the housing is operative to isolate all radial and other vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer except the axial vibrations transmitted to the tool bit; and a tool holder, wherein the tool holder and the top portion of the housing are mechanically coupled to one another. | 09-15-2011 |
20110268516 | ULTRASONIC MACHINING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH PORTABLE DEVICES - A machining system that includes an ultrasonic machining assembly, wherein the ultrasonic machining assembly further includes a machining tool; a collet adapted to receive the machining tool; and an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is operative to transmit acoustical vibrations to the machining tool; and a machining apparatus, wherein the machining apparatus is adapted to receive and secure the ultrasonic machining assembly, and wherein the machining apparatus is operative to transmit torque to the machining tool by applying rotary motion to the ultrasonic machining assembly. | 11-03-2011 |
20120061027 | SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SONOTRODE PERFORMANCE IN ULTRASONIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS - An ultrasonic welding assembly, comprising a sonotrode, wherein the sonotrode further includes at least one welding region and at least one node adjacent to the welding region; a mount for supporting the sonotrode, wherein the mount further includes a force application region; at least one ultrasonic transducer connected to the sonotrode for transmitting acoustic vibrations to the at least one welding region; at least one roller connected to the sonotrode in a flexible manner for permitting rotation of the sonotrode about its axis; a device for maintaining axial alignment of the sonotrode relative to a target welding area; and a low-friction bearing in contact with the at least one node for the application of force thereto, wherein the at least one low-friction bearing is connected to the mount. | 03-15-2012 |
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20100243673 | Compact Spray Device - A method of operating a dispensing unit includes the step of providing a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein and an actuator arm. Other steps include activating the dispensing unit in response to a minimum threshold of light being sensed by a light sensor and selecting a sleep period interval between spray operations. Yet another step comprises moving the actuator arm after completion of a startup delay period from a pre-actuation position to a discharge position along a path substantially parallel to an axial length of the container to actuate a nozzle of the container to discharge a fluid from the container. The method also includes the step of alternating automatically between the sleep period having a duration commensurate with the selected sleep period interval and a discharge period during which the fluid is dispensed from the container. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243674 | Compact Spray Device - A power source is provided to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein. A sleep period interval between spray operations is selected and a motion sensor is activated to detect motion within a sensory path of the sensor after completion of the sleep period interval. If no motion is detected by the motion sensor a fluid is automatically discharged from the aerosol container and the sleep interval is reset and if motion is detected by the motion sensor a delay time interval is initiated and fluid is not discharged from the aerosol container. The dispensing unit alternates between activating the sensor to detect motion and resetting the delay time interval until no motion is detected by the motion sensor at the expiration of the delay time interval, which results in the automatic discharge of fluid and a resetting of the sleep period interval. | 09-30-2010 |
20110006072 | Retail Fragrance Sampling Display - A fragrance sampling display for retail environments is disclosed. The sampling display may include a dock having a removable faceplate and sidewalls. The dock may include one or more receptacles and one or more scent modules, wherein each scent module is associated with and partially inserted into only one of the receptacles. The scent modules may be removably disposed in the corresponding receptacles by retractable cords. Each of the scent modules may include a different volatile active corresponding to a different fragrance product and vent holes to facilitate passive emission of the associated fragrance. The vent holes may be configured so as to be substantially sealed while the associated scent module is in its respective receptacle. | 01-13-2011 |
20120000932 | Compact Spray Device - An automatic discharge device includes a housing having a top portion and a base portion, wherein surfaces defining a recess are provided therebetween for securely holding a container. At least one gear is disposed substantially between the recess and a rear panel of the housing. A drive motor is in association with the at least one gear. An actuator arm is also provided. Activation of the drive motor and the at least one gear provides for movement of the actuator arm between at least one of a pre-actuation position and a discharge position along a path that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the container. | 01-05-2012 |
20120061420 | Compact Spray Device - A method of operating a dispensing unit includes the step of providing a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having at least two aerosol containers disposed therein and an actuator arm. The dispensing unit activates in response to a minimum threshold of light being sensed by a light sensor. The method also includes the step of providing a means for selecting a sleep period interval between spray operations. | 03-15-2012 |
20130026181 | Compact Spray Device - An automatic discharge device includes a housing retaining two containers therein. An actuator arm is attached to the housing and movable between first and second positions. A drive unit is provided for automatically moving the actuator arm into one of the first and second positions in response to a signal from at least one of a timer, a sensor, and a manual switch. The movement of the actuator arm actuates a valve stem of one of the two containers in one of the first and second positions. The actuator arm is adapted to spray fluid disposed in an interior of the two containers. | 01-31-2013 |
20130068787 | COMPACT SPRAY DEVICE - An automatic discharge device includes a housing retaining two containers therein and an actuator arm attached to the housing and movable between first and second positions. The automatic discharge device also includes a drive unit for automatically moving the actuator arm into one of the first and second positions in response to a signal from at least one of a timer, a sensor, and a manual switch. The movement of the actuator arm actuates a valve stem of one of the two containers in one of the first and second positions and the actuator arm is adapted to spray the contents of the two containers. | 03-21-2013 |
20150028062 | COMPACT SPRAY DEVICE - An automatic discharge device includes a housing having a recess for receipt of a container. Further, a first compartment for receipt of a first battery and a second compartment for receipt of a second battery are provided. An actuator is disposed above the recess and the first compartment and the second compartment are disposed on opposing sides of the recess. | 01-29-2015 |
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20100029376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PLAYER INCENTIVES - A system and method is provided for incentivizing players to visit a gambling location. In one aspect, a qualified person is invited to play an electronic game which has a plurality of outcomes, at least one of which is a winning outcome. One aspect relates to accumulating outcomes. Another relates to incentives provided to player program member(s). In some embodiments, the person does not need to be qualified. In one embodiment, the person may be required to redeem the outcome at the gambling location, in another at a redemption location. In one embodiment, a player is required to take an action in order to redeem an outcome. In some embodiments, game play and/or redemption and/or any action must occur in a specified time, respectively. In one embodiment the electronic game is not located at a gambling location, in another it is not located at a redemption location. According to another aspect, redemption systems and methods are provided for facilitating determination and validation of bonus awards by a bonus game operator. According to one embodiment, processing of redemption occurs at a gambling location using equipment connected to a bonus game operator, that retrieves awards corresponding to player entries. | 02-04-2010 |
20110014972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT DELIVERY AND MEASURING ENGAGEMENT - A system, method and apparatus are provided to combine a casino or lottery player club with a system that provides a unified platform and middleware for the production, delivery, management and measurement of consumer engagement across multiple delivery mechanisms, networks, applications, platforms and marketing channels. The gambling establishment is thereby able to gather valuable player engagement data, build player profiles, and determine how to most effectively cost effectively reach, entertain and influence the behavior of their most valuable consumers. | 01-20-2011 |
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20100059217 | Method and Apparatus for Mitigating Environmental Impact Due to Fluid Leaks - Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight. | 03-11-2010 |
20120092174 | Well Fluid Leak Detection and Response Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight. | 04-19-2012 |
20130293387 | Well Fluid Leak Detection and Response Systems - Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight. | 11-07-2013 |
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20080216168 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING SECURE COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN COMPUTERS OF VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK - A technique is disclosed for establishing a secure communication link between a first computer and a second computer over a computer network. Initially, a secure communication mode of communication is enabled at a first computer without a user entering any cryptographic information for establishing the secure communication mode of communication. Then, a secure communication link is established between the first computer and a second computer over a computer network based on the enabled secure communication mode of communication. The secure communication link is a virtual private network communication link over the computer network in which one or more data values that vary according to a pseudo-random sequence are inserted into each data packet. | 09-04-2008 |
20080222415 | AGILE NETWORK PROTOCOL FOR SECURE COMMUNICATIONS WITH ASSURED SYSTEM AVAILABILITY - A plurality of computer nodes communicate using seemingly random Internet Protocol source and destination addresses. Data packets matching criteria defined by a moving window of valid addresses are accepted for further processing, while those that do not meet the criteria are quickly rejected. Improvements to the basic design include (1) a load balancer that distributes packets across different transmission paths according to transmission path quality; (2) a DNS proxy server that transparently creates a virtual private network in response to a domain name inquiry; (3) a large-to-small link bandwidth management feature that prevents denial-of-service attacks at system chokepoints; (4) a traffic limiter that regulates incoming packets by limiting the rate at which a transmitter can be synchronized with a receiver; and (5) a signaling synchronizer that allows a large number of nodes to communicate with a central node by partitioning the communication function between two separate entities. | 09-11-2008 |
20130262587 | AGILE NETWORK PROTOCOL FOR SECURE VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS WITH ASSURED SYSTEM AVAILABILITY - A system and method for video conferencing over a secure communication link is disclosed. In various implementations, the system is configured connect to a communication network, store a plurality of network addresses of devices of registered users, each device of a registered user having an application program for conducting video conferencing between, the client device and the target device, and establish a secure communication link between the client device and the target device. The secure communication link is established in response to a query (a) generated by the client device and (b) including an identifier associated with a network address of the target device, the establishment of the secure communication link being based on a determination that the target device can accept a secure communication link connection with the client device. Video conferencing is conducted over the secure communication link connection between the client device and the target device. | 10-03-2013 |
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20080218429 | Phased Array Antenna Applications on Universal Frequency Translation - A universal frequency translation module (UFT) frequency translates an electromagnetic (EM) input signal by sampling the EM input signal according to a periodic control signal (also called an aliasing signal). By controlling the relative sampling time, the UFT module implements a relative phase shift during frequency translation. In other words, a relative phase shift can be introduced in the output signal by sampling the input signal at one point in time relative to another point in time. As such, the UFT module can be configured as an integrated frequency translator and phase-shifter. This includes the UFT module as an integrated down-converter and phase shifter, and the UFT module as an integrated up-converter and phase shifter. Applications of universal frequency translation and phase shifting include phased array antennas that utilize integrated frequency translation and phase shifting technology to steer the one or more main beams of the phased array antenna. | 09-11-2008 |
20090318107 | DC Offset, Re-Radiation, and I/Q Solutions Using Universal Frequency Translation Technology - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein. | 12-24-2009 |
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20130122846 | DOWN-CONVERSION OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNAL WITH FEEDBACK CONTROL - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein. | 05-16-2013 |
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20100064825 | MODULAR UNDERWATER SAMPLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for obtaining a sample underwater. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a syringe pump comprising a plurality of syringes, a sampling probe coupled to the syringe pump for collecting the sample underwater and an analzyer module coupled to the syringe pump. | 03-18-2010 |
20100070201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING MULTIPLE PARAMETERS IN-SITU OF A SAMPLE COLLECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates generally a method and apparatus for measuring multiple parameters in-situ in a sample collected from an environmental system via a single device. In one embodiment, the method includes collecting the sample from said environmental system via the single device, measuring a first parameter of the sample in-situ via the single device, adding a reagent tot the sample within the single device to create a reagent infused sample and measuring a second parameter of the sample in-situ via the single device using the reagent infused sample. | 03-18-2010 |
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20130120894 | PLANAR ION FUNNEL - A planar ion funnel is disclosed that can be used for ion control. In one application, the planar ion funnel can be used for ion control in a mass spectrometer. The planar ion funnel can be formed on a surface of a substantially planar substrate including an orifice. An electrically conductive structure can be formed on a top surface of the substrate that surrounds the orifice. In operation, a power can be applied to the conductive structure that causes an electric field to be generated that draws ions into and through the orifice. In one embodiment, the orifice can be circular and the conductive structure can be a series of nested rings of increasing diameter surrounding the orifice. | 05-16-2013 |
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20090262969 | HEARING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A hearing assistance device includes two transducers which react to a characteristic of an acoustic wave to capture data representative of the characteristic. The device is arranged so that each transducers is located adjacent a respective ear of a person wearing the device. A signal processor processes the data to provide relatively more emphasis of data representing a first sound source the person is facing over data representing a second sound source the person is not facing. At least one speaker utilizes the data to reproduce sounds to the person. An active noise reduction system provides a signal to the speaker for reducing an amount of ambient acoustic noise in the vicinity of the person that is heard by the person. | 10-22-2009 |
20100202631 | Adjusting Dynamic Range for Audio Reproduction - An audio reproduction system substantially fits the dynamic range of recorded and broadcast music (or other type of audio content) into a desired output dynamic range, bounded by the available dynamic range of the listening environment. In some scenarios the output dynamic range may be defined as a function of the ambient noise level present in the environment and the maximum output capabilities of audio system. A listener may adjust the desired prominence of the program with a user control, with foreground (louder and more dynamic) as one extreme and background (quieter and less dynamic) as the other extreme. A control to adjust prominence, when used to provide background reproduction, may reduce the average volume of a reproduced signal and fit the input signal dynamic range into a suitably smaller but desired output signal dynamic range. | 08-12-2010 |
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20140079261 | HEARING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A hearing assistance device includes two transducers which react to a characteristic of an acoustic wave to capture data representative of the characteristic. The device is arranged so that each transducers is located adjacent a respective ear of a person wearing the device. A signal processor processes the data to provide relatively more emphasis of data representing a first sound source the person is facing over data representing a second sound source the person is not facing. At least one speaker utilizes the data to reproduce sounds to the person. An active noise reduction system provides a signal to the speaker for reducing an amount of ambient acoustic noise in the vicinity of the person that is heard by the person. | 03-20-2014 |
20140294197 | Sound Discrimination Method and Apparatus - A method of distinguishing sound sources includes the step of transforming data, collected by at least two transducers which each react to a characteristic of an acoustic wave, into signals for each transducer location. The transducers are separated by a distance of less than about 70 mm or greater than about 90 mm. The signals are separated into a plurality of frequency bands for each transducer location. For each band a comparison is made of the relationship of the magnitudes of the signals for the transducer locations with a threshold value. A relative gain change is caused between those frequency bands whose magnitude relationship falls on one side of the threshold value and those frequency bands whose magnitude relationship falls on the other side of the threshold value. As such, sound sources are discriminated from each other based on their distance from the transducers. | 10-02-2014 |