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Kenneth L. Allen, Des Moines, IA US
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20090077806 | Tire replacement system for compact tractor - A system is provided for refitting a tire system on a compact tractor which typically comes equipped with a set of industrial tires mounted on standard industrial size wheels. A set of replacement agricultural tires or turf tires is provided. The replacement tires are sized to fit on the standard industrial size wheels while having rolling circumferences substantially equal to rolling circumferences of standard agricultural tires or turf tires, respectively, for the compact tractor in question. The industrial tires are replaced with the replacement agricultural tires or turf tires without changing at least the front wheels on the compact tractor. | 03-26-2009 |
20110315286 | TIRE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE COMPACT TRACTOR - A system is provided for refitting a tire system on a four-wheel-drive compact tractor which typically comes equipped with a set of industrial tires mounted on standard industrial size wheels. The tractor has a frame size falling within an industry classification of extra large frame, large frame, mid-frame or small frame. A set of replacement agricultural tires or turf tires is provided. The industrial tires are replaced with the replacement agricultural tires or turf tires without changing at least the front wheels on the compact tractor. The replacement tires are selected so as to maintain a front tire overspeed within manufacturer specified ranges for the majority of tractors falling within the industry classification. | 12-29-2011 |
Kenneth L. Astl, San Antonio, TX US
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20090119680 | SYSTEM AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR DUPLICATE MESSAGE ELIMINATION DURING RECOVERY WHEN MULTIPLE THREADS ARE DELIVERING MESSAGES FROM A MESSAGE STORE TO A DESTINATION QUEUE - Provided are a system and article of manufacture for duplicate message elimination during recovery when multiple threads are delivering messages from a message store to a destination queue. A plurality of message threads process operations to deliver messages from a message store to a destination queue, wherein one message thread processes one message. An in-doubt list is generated identifying messages that are in-progress of being delivered form the message store to the destination queue by the message threads. One message thread processing one message adds an entry including the message identifier and the thread identifier to a monitor queue. The message thread further adds the message to the destination queue. A recovery thread is generated in response to detecting a failure in the processing by the threads to deliver the messages from the message store to the destination queue. The recovery thread processes the messages indicated in the in-doubt list and compares with message identifiers in the monitor queue to prevent duplicate delivery of messages to the destination queue. | 05-07-2009 |
Kenneth L. Bachorski, Warren, MI US
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20110079218 | RADIANT HEATER - A heater includes a burner housing that houses burners for combusting a fuel and air mixture into heated gas. Heater tubes each extend from and return to the burner housing for radiating heat. The heater tubes each have an inlet end and an outlet end with the inlet ends in communication with the burners for receiving the heated gas from the burners. A collector box is disposed in the burner housing in communication with the outlet ends of the heater tubes for receiving the heated gas from the heater tubes. A fan is in communication with the collector box to move the heated gas from the burners to the collector box. The outlet ends of the heater tubes are adjacent each other at the burner housing and each of the inlet ends of the heater tubes are spaced in different directions from the outlet tubes at the burner housing. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Beechie, University Place, WA US
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20080215011 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid is provided. The enema device includes a hollow elongated body having first and second ends an interior extending between the first and second ends, a feed portion formed at the first end of the hollow elongated body, and an applicator portion disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The feed portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body and is adapted to be placed into fluid communication with a source of enema fluid. The applicator portion defines a discharge opening in communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. | 09-04-2008 |
20090256377 | MOVEABLE PET BARRIER - A barrier for partitioning sections of a vehicle includes a barrier portion and at least one attachment member adapted to secure the barrier portion to a vehicle seat. The barrier portion includes an upper center portion mateable with a lower center portion. The barrier portion further includes a first cross bar secured to the upper center portion, with the first cross bar having first and second ends, a second cross bar secured to the lower center portion, with the second cross bar having first and second ends, and a first connection member securable to the first ends of the first and second cross bars. | 10-15-2009 |
20100042056 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a prepackaged enema containing medicated fluid is provided. The enema device includes a cap releasably securable to a prepackaged enema and a nozzle disposed on the cap. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the prepackaged enema when the cap is secured to the prepackaged enema. The enema device further includes an end cap having an end face and a discharge opening formed therein, wherein the cap and nozzle are received within the end cap such that the nozzle is disposed within the opening. | 02-18-2010 |
20100249730 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid having an elongated nozzle includes a hollow elongated rigid body having an interior extending between first and second ends and a feed portion formed at the first end defining a feed portion opening. A hollow nozzle receiving portion extends from the feed portion opening and is in fluid communication with the feed portion opening and the interior of the hollow elongated body. The hollow nozzle receiving portion is sized and configured to slidably receive the elongated nozzle, wherein when the elongated nozzle is slidably received within the hollow nozzle receiving portion, the elongated nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. The enema device further includes a discharge portion disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The discharge portion defines a discharge opening in communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. | 09-30-2010 |
20110023788 | PET BARRIER AND COVER - A cover for use with a pet barrier having a frame with first and second ends includes a body portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the frame and first and second attachment members defined on the body portion. The first attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to one of the first and second ends of the frame, and the second attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to the other of the first and second ends of the frame. The cover further includes a closure assembly configured to selectively secure the second attachment member to the frame. | 02-03-2011 |
Kenneth L. Brathon, Avon, CT US
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20110289971 | Post-Manufacture Glass Container Thermal Strengthening Method - A method of manufacturing of strengthened glass containers, and more particularly a method of thermally strengthening glass containers in a glass container manufacturing line at a location intermediate the hot end and the cold end. Glass containers formed at an I. S. machine are conveyed through a special tempering Lehr that heats them uniformly to a high temperature that is short of temperatures at which they may become deformed. Subsequently, the glass containers are subjected to a unique rapid thermal strengthening cooling process in which the outer and inner surfaces including all areas of the glass containers are simultaneously cooled to a temperature below the Strain Point of the glass used in the glass containers. | 12-01-2011 |
Kenneth L. Charles, Jr., Columbia, PA US
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20110056165 | Liner for concrete forms - The liner for concrete forms is a plastic matrix for simulating the mortar grooves conventionally formed in masonry construction. The liner is placed within a concrete form, and the concrete is poured thereover. The form is removed after the concrete sets, thereby exposing the surface with the liner still remaining therein. The surface of the concrete panel may then be treated as desired to produce a surface finish resembling brick or other masonry construction, e.g., sandblasted or coated with stucco or other material, with the liner remaining in place to protect the simulated mortar grooves. Once the surface of the concrete panel has been treated as desired, the liner is removed to expose the natural concrete surface within the grooves, with this natural concrete surface closely resembling the mortar joints in a masonry wall. | 03-10-2011 |
Kenneth L. Clark, Linton GB
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20090143437 | EP4 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Compounds of formula (X): | 06-04-2009 |
20100143308 | AKT NUCLEIC ACIDS, POLYPEPTIDES, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to human Akt3 proteins and polypeptides. The invention also relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding human Akt3, to vectors containing them and to their therapeutic uses, in particular for gene therapy. Expression of Akt3 inhibits cell death associated with hypoxia, apoptosis or necrosis. | 06-10-2010 |
20120034188 | Akt Nucleic Acids, Polypeptides, and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to human Akt3 proteins and polypeptides. The invention also relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding human Akt3, to vectors containing them and to their therapeutic uses, in particular for gene therapy. Expression of Akt3 inhibits cell death associated with hypoxia, apoptosis or necrosis. | 02-09-2012 |
Kenneth L. Credle, Winter Park, FL US
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20130343973 | ABSORBENT FOR OPTICS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - The invention general provides a method of absorbing gases from manufactured articles comprising providing a gas absorbent in gaseous contact with the manufactured article wherein the gas absorber comprises activated carbon, molecular sieve, and alkaline salt. | 12-26-2013 |
Kenneth L. Dalley, Jr., Otsego, MN US
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20140040158 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ARRESTED PERSONS - The disclosure relates to systems and methods of arrestee management. An arrestee management system may comprise a document arrest module configured to manage an arrest process, a document departure module configured to manage a process of preparing a transport vehicle for departure and help verify that all arrestees are on the transport vehicle prior to departure, and a document arrival module configured to manage a process of removing an arrestee from the transport vehicle at a destination of the transport vehicle and help verify that all arrestees on the transport vehicle prior to transport are on the transport vehicle at the destination. | 02-06-2014 |
20140266703 | AUTOMATING OFFENDER DOCUMENTATION WITH RFID - The disclosure relates to systems and methods for automating offender documentation with RFID. Such a system can include a transponder associated with an offender and a radio frequency identification reader configured to transmit an interrogating signal to the transponder and receive an identifying signal in response to the transponder receiving the interrogating signal. The system can further include a server configured to receive data from the radio frequency identification reader through a network, transmit the received data to a web service through the network, and receive an alert from the web service that a monitoring rule relating to the offender was violated. The system can allow a user to pre-program one or more programmable events and associate an individual RFID reader with one or more of the programmable events to allow the RFID reader to help perform multiple functions simultaneously. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266704 | MONITORING INMATE MOVEMENT WITH RFID - The disclosure relates to systems and methods for tracking offender movement with RFID. Such a system can include a transponder associated with an offender and a radar module configured to determine a direction of a moving object passing within range of the radar module. The system can include a radio frequency identification reader situated near the radar module and configured to transmit an interrogating signal to the transponder and receive an identifying signal in response to the transponder receiving the interrogating signal. The system can include a server configured to receive data from the radio frequency identification reader and the radar module through a network, transmit the received data to a web service through the network, and receive an alert from the web service that a monitoring rule of a plurality of monitoring rules associated with the offender was violated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266726 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A HEADCOUNT - The disclosure relates to systems and methods for monitoring a headcount with RFID. Such a system can include a plurality or transponders, each transponder of the plurality of transponders associated with an offender. The system can include a plurality of radio frequency identification readers configured to transmit an interrogating signal to one or more transponders of the plurality of transponders and receive an identifying signal in response to the one or more transponders receiving the interrogating signal, the plurality of radio frequency identification readers associated with at least one programmable event, the at least one programmable event including a headcount. The system can include a server configured to receive data from the plurality of radio frequency identification readers through a network and determine if there is a discrepancy in the headcount. | 09-18-2014 |
20150213701 | MONITORING INMATE MOVEMENT WITH RFID - The disclosure relates to systems and methods for tracking offender movement with RFID. Such a system can include a transponder associated with an offender and a radar module configured to determine a direction of a moving object passing within range of the radar module. The system can include a radio frequency identification reader situated near the radar module and configured to transmit an interrogating signal to the transponder and receive an identifying signal in response to the transponder receiving the interrogating signal. The system can include a server configured to receive data from the radio frequency identification reader and the radar module through a network, transmit the received data to a web service through the network, and receive an alert from the web service that a monitoring rule of a plurality of monitoring rules associated with the offender was violated. | 07-30-2015 |
Kenneth L. Dretchen, North Potomac, MD US
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20110123980 | SEQUENCE-SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA. | 05-26-2011 |
20120065088 | SEQUENCE-SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA. | 03-15-2012 |
20140256577 | SEQUENCE-SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA. | 09-11-2014 |
Kenneth L. Erdoes, Jr., Humble, TX US
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20120240452 | PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FUELS - The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of improved biodiesel fuel from feedstocks containing both fatty acids and glycerides by reactive distillation. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to the production of improved biodiesel fuels meeting or exceeding the ASTM D6751-10 Specification. | 09-27-2012 |
20120266527 | Production Of Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters From Various Lipid Feedstocks - Systems and processes for commercial production of fatty acid alkyl esters for fuel applications are disclosed, wherein the fatty acid alkyl esters are produced from a lipid feedstock comprising varying component concentrations. The components may include free fatty acids, glycerides, and physical and chemical contaminants. An operator or control system may select a process route to optimize a process parameter such as a throughput of the system based on the concentration of the components. The selected process route may include transesterification and/or an esterification processes, and preliminary processes, such as pre-treatment processes, fatty-acid stripping processes, and a fatty acid distillation processes. | 10-25-2012 |
Kenneth L. Gavranovic, Douglasville, GA US
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20090276504 | DYNAMIC NETWORKING SYSTEM - In a method of managing interactions between a first entity and a second entity, an indication of information requirements that the first entity requires from the second entity to establish a link is received from the first entity. The second entity transmits: a first set of information corresponding to the information requirements, an indication that the second entity desires to establish the link, and an indication of desired information that the second entity requests from the first entity. A link is established between the first entity and the second entity. Once the link has been established, the first set of information is transmitted to the first entity; a second set of information is received from the first entity, the second set of information corresponding to the desired information; the second set of information is transmitted to the second entity; updated information corresponding to updates to the second set of information are received from the first entity; and the updated information is transmitted to the second entity. | 11-05-2009 |
Kenneth L. Glinz, Richmond CA
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20100004676 | Low-Cost Disposable Tourniquet Cuff - A low-cost disposable tourniquet cuff includes: a first sheet formed of flexible material that is impermeable to gas; a second sheet facing the first sheet and formed of flexible material impermeable to gas; a bladder seal joining the first sheet to the second sheet around a perimeter to form an inflatable bladder within the perimeter; port means communicating pneumatically with the bladder and releasably connectable to a tourniquet instrument; stiffener means contained within the inflatable bladder and formed of gas-impermeable material less flexible than the first sheet, wherein the stiffener means has a stiffener width dimension less than the bladder width dimension and is joined to the first sheet to form a non-inflatable portion of the first sheet; and securing means attached to the non-inflatable portion of the first sheet and adapted to allow a surgical user to releasably secure the cuff around the limb at the desired location so that the bladder overlaps upon itself. | 01-07-2010 |
20100268267 | Low-Cost Contour Cuff For Surgical Tourniquet Systems - A low-cost contour cuff for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: a sheath containing an inflatable bladder, the sheath having an arcuate shape, an outer surface and a centerline equidistant between first and second side edges; a securing strap non-releasably attached to the outer surface and formed of substantially inextensible material having a shape that is predetermined and substantially flat, wherein the strap includes a bending portion near a first strap end and a fastening portion near a second strap end, and wherein the bending portion is adapted to allow twisting of the bending portion out of the substantially flat shape to facilitate positioning of the fastening portion into any of a plurality of positions in the substantially flat shape; and fastening means for releasably attaching the fastening portion of the securing strap to the outer surface whenever the sheath is curved into a position for surrounding a limb. | 10-21-2010 |
20110184457 | Manufacture and Use of Tourniquet Cuff with Improved Pneumatic Passageway - Disclosed are methods of manufacturing and inflating an elongated bladder of a tourniquet cuff that may be secured around the limb of a patient. The method includes sealing together side edges of layers of material to form the bladder, and stiffening the cuff with a stiffener for compressing the portion of the bladder underlying the stiffener inwardly toward the limb while preventing two layers of the cuff from contacting each other at a location adjacent to an edge of the cuff to thus provide a continuous pneumatic passageway in the bladder between the overlying stiffener and the sealed edge for distributing inflating gas through the passageway along the length of the bladder. The method also includes separating the layers that form the bladder with a flange member that together with the bottom layer of the bladder defines a channeled passageway extending away from a port opening in the bladder for delivering gas through the channeled passageway, beyond the flange member and into the inflatable bladder, such that pressurized gas received in the port opening is directed through the channeled passageway and toward the continuous pneumatic passageway that is adjacent to the sealed edge. | 07-28-2011 |
20120203267 | Disposable Tourniquet Cuff - A disposable tourniquet cuff for encircling a patient's limb includes first and second sheets; a gas-tight peripheral seal joining the first sheet to the second sheet around a perimeter of those sheets to form an inflatable bladder within the perimeter. A stiffener fits inside the bladder and is sized to extend substantially the length of the bladder and to fit completely within the peripheral seal. The stiffener is separate from the second sheet and the stiffener surface is welded to the first sheet at a location within the bladder and away from the peripheral seal. A tubular port is provided for directing gas into the bladder from a tourniquet instrument to which the port may be connected. The port defines a passageway therethrough and includes a flange made of a thermoplastic polymer that is compatible for welding the flange to the first sheet. | 08-09-2012 |
20120215253 | Extendible Tourniquet Cuff with Stabilizer for Improved Utility and Safety - A surgical tourniquet cuff that includes a stabilizer component that facilitates application of an overlapping cuff around the limb of a patient. The stabilizer is fixed to the cuff, and requires no tying or similar user manipulation to secure the overlapping cuff in alignment with the underlying cuff. The stabilizer improves the stability of the inflated cuff to prevent sideways shifting motion of overlapping cuff portions as the cuff is applied to the limb. The stabilizer also provides a handle mechanism to enable the user to snugly apply the overlapping cuff around the patient's limb while the overlapping portions remain properly aligned along their long axes. The stabilizer is designed to also facilitate attaching together two tourniquet cuffs end-to-end, with respective bladders overlapping and in proper alignment so that those attached cuffs can be used as a single, extended surgical cuff applied around a patient's limb. | 08-23-2012 |
20130245673 | LOW COST TOURNIQUET CUFF WITH INTEGRATED MANUFACTURE INDICIA - A tourniquet cuff includes a first sheet, a second sheet, and a seal joining the first sheet and second sheet to form an inflatable bladder. A securing strap is attached to the cuff. The cuff encircles the limb so that the bladder overlaps upon itself. A stiffener fits inside the bladder and sized to extend substantially the length of the bladder but not the entire bladder length, and to fit completely within the seal. A tubular port is connected to the bladder for directing gas into the bladder from a tourniquet instrument to which the port may be releasably connected, and a cuff marking weld is located on an outer surface of the cuff, having a shape selected to form a symbol or indicia that is visible to a user. | 09-19-2013 |
20130289612 | Tourniquet Cuff for Various Non-Cylindrical Limb Shapes - A low-cost contour cuff for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: a sheath containing an inflatable bladder, the sheath having an arcuate shape, an outer surface and a centerline equidistant between first and second side edges; a securing strap non-releasably attached to the outer surface and formed of substantially inextensible material having a shape that is predetermined and substantially flat, wherein the strap includes a bending portion near a first strap end and a fastening portion near a second strap end, and wherein the bending portion is adapted to allow twisting of the bending portion out of the substantially flat shape to facilitate positioning of the fastening portion into any of a plurality of positions in the substantially flat shape; and fastening means for releasably attaching the fastening portion of the securing strap to the outer surface whenever the sheath is curved into a position for surrounding a limb. | 10-31-2013 |
Kenneth L. Havlinek, Katy, TX US
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20140190949 | SYSTEMS, TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HIGH POWER LASER SURFACE DECOMMISSIONING AND DOWNHOLE WELDING - There are provided using high power laser systems for performing decommissioning welding and repair of structures in boreholes, off-shore, and other remote and hazardous locations. In a particular embodiment the laser system is a Class I system. | 07-10-2014 |
Kenneth L. Havlinek, Houston, TX US
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20090044951 | Apparatus and Methods to Control Fluid Flow in a Downhole Tool - Apparatus and methods to control fluid flow in a downhole tool are disclosed. A disclosed example system includes a hydraulically actuatable device having a cavity for receiving pressurized hydraulic fluid stored by a reservoir, a first and a second hydraulic pump, a motor and means for selectively flowing hydraulic fluid from the outlet of at least one of the first and second pumps to the at least one cavity. The first and second hydraulic pumps include an inlet fluidly coupled to the reservoir and an outlet fluidly coupled to the cavity, and the motor is operatively coupled to at least one of the pumps. | 02-19-2009 |
Kenneth L. Hilts, Merrimic, MA US
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20130211219 | Implantable Biosensor Device and Methods of Use Thereof - Sensor devices and methods are provided for detecting the presence or concentration of an analyte in fluid. The device has a reservoir; a working electrode located within the reservoir, a catalyst covering at least part of the working electrode; an oxygen-generating auxiliary electrode in the reservoir; and a reservoir cap to isolate the working and auxiliary electrodes within the reservoir. The device further includes means for selectively rupturing the cap to permit analyte from outside the reservoir to contact the catalyst. The methods may include in vivo glucose monitoring and may include implanting the device in a patient; disintegrating a reservoir cap to permit glucose to enter the reservoir; generating oxygen using the oxygen-generating auxiliary electrode; and using a working electrode to oxidize hydrogen peroxide produced by the reaction of the oxygen with glucose in the presence of glucose oxidase, and thereby detecting endogenous glucose in the patient. | 08-15-2013 |
Kenneth L. Hilts, Merrimac, MA US
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20140003572 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR X-RAY CT IMAGING | 01-02-2014 |
20150332484 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR X-RAY CT IMAGING - Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system. | 11-19-2015 |
Kenneth L. Johnson, Burbank, CA US
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20090145311 | POWER OPERATED CONTAINER CRUSHING DEVICE - A power operated container crushing device, the device comprising: an upper housing; a lower housing integral with said upper housing; and a crushing mechanism comprising a motor attached to and retained in said upper housing, wherein said motor includes a motor gear for rotational engagement with a drive gear; a drive axle with said drive gear fixably attached at one end for rotation thereof and means to attach said drive axle to a threaded sleeve at the other; an elongated threaded sleeve fixably attached to said drive axle for rotation thereof; a threaded shaft for threadably engaging said threaded sleeve; and a crushing plate fixably attached to said threaded shaft; wherein when said motor rotates said motor gear in one direction, said crushing plate moves in a downward direction, and when said motor rotates in the opposite direction, said crushing plate moves in an upward direction. | 06-11-2009 |
Kenneth L. Johnson, Sanford, FL US
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20140268544 | PIVOTAL VEHICLE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - A mounting device includes a cradle including a first recess and configured to be mounted in a vehicle, a pivotable hinge member coupled to the cradle, and a docking tray coupled to the pivotable hinge member. The docking tray is configured to lock in a first position within the first recess in the cradle, and lock in a second position extending outward from the first recess in the cradle. The docking tray includes a second recess shaped and dimensioned to receive an electronic computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
Kenneth L. Kammeyer, Waterloo, IA US
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20150043983 | SPADE DRILL - A drill, such as a spade drill, is provided. The drill includes a drill body that includes a mounting end and a cutting end. The cutting end includes first and second cutting edges that are generally curved along the entirety of the cutting end of the drill body, removing any sort of cutting corner. The curved cutting edge provides a more resilient drill for removing material from a workpiece. The cutting edges may also include a drilling point at a distal end and at least partially between the first and second edges, along with webs extending from the drilling point to the cutting edges. The mounting portion includes structure to attach the drill to a holder, which can connect to a rotating apparatus for rotating the holder and drill. | 02-12-2015 |
Kenneth L. Kasden, Sturgeon Lake, MN US
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20080251472 | Cooking caddy - A kitchen cooking apparatus which allows the cook a convenient area to place his or her cooking pot or pan covers during the cooking process or when not cooking a place to store pot or pan covers. The device consists of a frame pivotally connected to at least one pot cover support which is connected to at least two pot cover support legs which are movable between a fully expanded position and a fully collapsed position. The apparatus has a removable drip tray for catching and holding cooking juices during the cooking process, which doubles as place to hold cooking utensils. Upon completion of the cooking the drip tray can be removed and the apparatus either left open for cover storage or snapped shut for drawer storage. | 10-16-2008 |
Kenneth L. Kasiske, Jackson, NJ US
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20100087153 | System and method to manage processing operations within a wireless terminal following receipt of a null page - A method and system to determine when a wireless terminal has been paged by a servicing base station. An encoded paging burst is received on a paging channel and then decoded to produce a decoded paging burst. The decoded paging burst is processed to determine if it is a null page. When the encoded paging burst is a null page, subsequent processing operations scheduled to follow a later null page are rescheduled and immediately processed, allowing the wireless terminal to re-enter the sleep mode more quickly following the receipt of a subsequent paging burst. | 04-08-2010 |
Kenneth L. Kleppert, Emmaus, PA US
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20080200273 | Golf putting game kit and method - A golf game including a ball, a first pin, and two second pins, the pins being disposed co-linearly on a putting surface, one second pin on either side of the first pin. A method of playing the golf game including placing the ball on the putting surface at a starting point, standing the first pin and the two second pins on the putting surface at a first distance from the ball, striking the ball with a putter to cause the ball to roll towards the pins, and scoring “one” if the ball knocks down only the first pin, “two” if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, “three” if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or “four” if the ball fails to knock down any pins. | 08-21-2008 |
Kenneth L. Knowlson, Lake Owsego, OR US
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20100169502 | Hybrid method for delivering streaming media within the home - A hybrid system and method for delivering “streaming” media within the home. According to the method, small portions of media items from a controlling device are received at a rendering device for pre-caching into a cache. Upon a user selecting a media item for playback, play of the media item is immediately started from the cache in real-time while the remaining portions of the selected media item are downloaded from the controlling device and appended to cache at a rate faster than real-time. | 07-01-2010 |
Kenneth L. Lipow, Bridgeport, CT US
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20120035764 | SURGICAL ROBOT AND ROBOTIC CONTROLLER - The present invention was developed by a neurosurgeon and seeks to mimic the results of primate neurological research which is indicative of a human's actual neurological control structures and logic. Specifically, the motor proprioceptive and tactile neurophysiology functioning of the surgeon's hands and internal hand control system from the muscular level through the intrafusal fiber system of the neural network is considered in creating the robot and method of operation of the present invention. Therefore, the surgery is not slowed down as in the art, because the surgeon is in conscious and subconscious natural agreement and harmonization with the robotically actuated surgical instruments based on neurological mimicking of the surgeon's behavior with the functioning of the robot. Therefore, the robot can enhance the surgeon's humanly limited senses while not introducing disruptive variables to the surgeon's naturally occurring operation of his neurophysiology. This is therefore also a new field, neurophysiological symbiotic robotics. | 02-09-2012 |
Kenneth L. Luskey, Saratoga, CA US
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20100093853 | USE OF (-)(3-TRIHALOMETHYLPHENOXY)(4-HALOPHENYL) ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE, TYPE 2 DIABETES AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA - The present invention provides the use of (−)(3-trihalomethylphenoxy)(4-halophenyl)acetic acid derivatives and compositions in the treatment of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. | 04-15-2010 |
20100093855 | USE OF (-) (3-TRIHALOMETHYLPHENOXY) (4-HALOPHENYL) ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, HYPERLIPIDEMIA AND HYPERURICEMIA - The present invention provides the use of (−)(3-trihalomethylphenoxy)(4-halophenyl)acetic acid derivatives and compositions in the treatment of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. | 04-15-2010 |
20110076317 | Rapid establishment and/or termination of substantial steady-state drug delivery - The present invention is directed to treatment methods for a disease or condition, in a subject in need of such treatment, that provide alternatives to treatment by injection that give, relative to treatment by injection, improved treatment outcomes, 100% treatment compliance, reduced side effects, and rapid establishment and/or termination of substantial steady-state drug delivery. The method typically includes providing continuous delivery of a drug from an implanted osmotic delivery device, wherein substantial steady-state delivery of the drug at therapeutic concentrations is typically achieved within about 7 days or less after implantation of the osmotic delivery device in the subject and the substantial steady-state delivery of the drug from the osmotic delivery device is continuous over a period of at least about 3 months. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using incretin mimetics. | 03-31-2011 |
20130030417 | Rapid Establishment and/or Termination of Substantial Steady-State Drug Delivery - The present invention is directed to treatment methods for a disease or condition, in a subject in need of such treatment, that provide alternatives to treatment by injection that give, relative to treatment by injection, improved treatment outcomes, 100% treatment compliance, reduced side effects, and rapid establishment and/or termination of substantial steady-state drug delivery. The method typically includes providing continuous delivery of a drug from an implanted osmotic delivery device, wherein substantial steady-state delivery of the drug at therapeutic concentrations is typically achieved within about 7 days or less after implantation of the osmotic delivery device in the subject and the substantial steady-state delivery of the drug from the osmotic delivery device is continuous over a period of at least about 3 months. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using incretin mimetics. | 01-31-2013 |
Kenneth L. Luskey US
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20120225940 | Use of (-) (3-Trihalomethylphenoxy) (4-Halophenyl) Acetic Acid Derivatives for Treatment of Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia and Hyperuricemia - The present invention provides the use of (−) (3-trihalomethylphenoxy) (4-halophenyl)acetic acid derivatives and compositions in the treatment of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. | 09-06-2012 |
Kenneth L. Miller, San Pedro, CA US
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20130026218 | Combination magnetic stripe and contactless chip card reader - A combination magnetic-stripe card reader with integrated contact-less chip card read/write functions, a direct replacement for a standard player tracking magnetic-stripe card reader installed in slot machines. It is a form, fit and function for existing player tracking readers, having the same front panel appearance, the same physical envelope, using the same mounting method, using the same cable connections and operating in the identical manner. The combined functions requires two command sets and a method to distinguish between them, the legacy command set of the existing reader to be replaced which is typically strings of American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) eight bit characters with a line terminator character and the contact-less chip card requiring the ability to send and receive all possible eight bit values with varying length commands and not having a dedicated character value to indicate the end of a command. | 01-31-2013 |
Kenneth L. Milsted, Boynton Beach, FL US
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20100008500 | END-USER SYSTEM OF PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED RERECORDING OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - An end-user system for the blocking of recording digital content at during the rendering of encrypted digital multimedia files. Before the process of rendering of encrypted digital multimedia can be started all rendered media stream during playback are opened to ensure that this multimedia content is not recorded. This blocks the usage of the multimedia interfaces including devices and/or ports that can be used to store un-encrypted content that has been decrypted for the purposes of playing or rendering. The method also includes an exception, which allows recording with permission from the present invention. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth L. Neatherlin, Bryan, TX US
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20150203020 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING A STRUCTURE - A system and method for lifting and moving a structure comprises at least two bolster assemblies configured to engage substantially opposing ends of the structure, a plurality of tensioned components extending between the bolster assemblies, applying a compressive force to clamp the bolster assemblies to the structure, and applying a lifting force to the bolster assemblies to lift the structure. | 07-23-2015 |
Kenneth L. Paves, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100229883 | Partial Cap Hair Accessory - A support structure and a hair accessory utilizing the support structure are disclosed. The support structure is configured to engage and surround substantially only a rear portion of a user's head, and according to an embodiment the support structure includes a crown segment, a central support member, a crossing member, and a plurality of side segments. The hair accessory includes a plurality of hair strand retention members attached to and extending across the support structure and a plurality of hair strands extending from each hair strand retention member. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth L. Pifher, Holly, MI US
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20100229837 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A method for controlling an automotive canister purge valve in fluid communication with an evaporative canister includes selecting a purge flow rate of increase for the purge valve based on a hydrocarbon concentration in a fluid stream exiting the evaporative canister, and operating the purge valve based on the selected rate. | 09-16-2010 |
20130269660 | METHOD FOR PURGING FUEL VAPORS TO AN ENGINE - A method for improving purging of fuel vapors from a fuel vapor storage canister to an engine is presented. In one example, the method adjusts engine operation to provide sonic flow between a canister and the engine. In this way, it may be possible to lower an amount of fuel vapors stored in a canister while the engine continues to operate efficiently. | 10-17-2013 |
20140026866 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for controlling a fuel system in a hybrid vehicle. Before canister purging is stopped by closing a purge valve, a canister vent valve is closed to hold fuel tank vacuum. Then, during a subsequent canister purge, the purge valve is opened before opening the vent valve, allowing canister purge to initiate under fuel tank vacuum conditions. | 01-30-2014 |
20140216421 | PARTIALLY SEALED FUEL VAPOR PURGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for operating an engine with a fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, during a diurnal condition, providing a first amount of venting to a fuel vapor canister, and during a purge condition, providing a second amount of venting to the fuel vapor canister, where the second amount is greater than the first amount. | 08-07-2014 |
Kenneth L. Pither, Holly, MI US
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20120136520 | Method for Controlling a HEV Fuel Pump - The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling an engine fuel pump in a hybrid-electric vehicle. The method includes: cycling a vehicle powertrain between an electric mode, where an engine is commanded off, and a mechanical mode, where the engine is commanded on; and depowering an engine fuel pump when the engine is commanded off. | 05-31-2012 |
Kenneth L. Porrett, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20090266094 | Air Conditioning System with Cold Thermal Storage and Evaporator Temperature Control - A system and method of operating a vehicle air conditioning system having an engine driven, fixed capacity refrigerant compressor and a compressor clutch is disclosed. The method may comprises setting a preliminary evaporator air temperature target; charging a cold storage apparatus in the vehicle air conditioning system; determining if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold; if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold, determining a new evaporator air temperature target by: determining a maximum allowable dewpoint evaporator air temperature for maintaining a passenger compartment humidity below a predetermined value; determining a maximum allowable mode evaporator air temperature based on a mode to which the vehicle air conditioning system is set; and setting the evaporator air temperature target to the lower of the dewpoint evaporator air temperature and the mode evaporator air temperature. The compressor clutch is controlled to achieve the evaporator air temperature target. | 10-29-2009 |
20090293521 | HVAC System Control for Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy - A method of operating a HVAC system in a vehicle having an engine that operates in a high efficiency mode and a less efficient mode is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of: operating a refrigerant compressor to cool a passenger compartment and charge a cold thermal storage apparatus; determining if a cold charge in the storage apparatus has exceeded a threshold; enabling compressor cycling if the cold charge in the storage apparatus has exceeded the threshold; detecting if the engine is operating in the high efficiency mode; determining an amount of HVAC loads on the engine; determining a proximity of the engine operation to a switching point from the high efficiency mode to the less efficient mode; and conducting a HVAC load shed if the HVAC load reduction allows the engine to stay below the switching point and the compressor cycling is enabled. | 12-03-2009 |
20100106362 | A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH POWER MANAGEMENT - A method of controlling a power input to a compressor clutch, via an A/C clutch voltage controller, that selectively drives an A/C compressor in a vehicle HVAC system is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of: determining a first electric power level needed to cause the compressor clutch to move to a full engagement position from a compressor clutch non-engagement position; applying the first electric power level to the compressor clutch to cause the compressor clutch to move to the full engagement position; determining a second electric power level, which is lower than the first electric power level, needed to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position; and applying the second electric power level to the compressor clutch to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position. | 04-29-2010 |
20110251756 | Accessory load control systems and methods - An accessory load control system for a vehicle, includes an actuator control module, a period estimation module, and a load control module. The actuator control module operates an internal combustion engine of the vehicle in a high-efficiency (HE) mode. The period estimation module estimates a period between a current time and a future time when an actual load on a crankshaft of the engine will reach a maximum engine load associated with the HE mode. The load control module selectively decreases engine loads applied by vehicle accessories, respectively, based on the period. | 10-13-2011 |
20140293538 | TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICES IN EXTREME VEHICLE ENVIRONMENTS - A thermal conditioning system for an inductive charging system. An open enclosure charging unit includes at least one surface generating an electromagnetic field for inductively charging a portable device. A primary conduit coupled to the open enclosure charging unit. The primary conduit outputs conditioned air to the open enclosure charging unit. The conditioned air output by the primary conduit maintains a temperature of the portable device at a predetermined temperature range within the open enclosure charging unit. | 10-02-2014 |
Kenneth L. Pottebaum, Lakeville, MN US
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20150093061 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS HAVING A BEARING SHIELD ARRANGEMENT - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus/method including rolling elements, an outer ring surrounding an inner ring and the inner and outer rings guiding rotation of the rolling elements in a rotation region therebetween, and a cap secured to the inner ring. The apparatus further includes a bearing shield arrangement secured to one of the outer and inner rings and configured with the other of the outer and inner rings to define a gap for the flow of vapor or lubricant from the rotation region through a vapor restricting pathway. | 04-02-2015 |
Kenneth L. Pyra, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20100234976 | METHOD TO IMPROVE REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION IN MASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DEFECT DATA - A computer-implemented method of optimizing at least one of a design, production and testing process in a mass manufacturing process includes steps of: collecting error data relating to a product; classifying the error data into categories of symptoms; mapping the symptom to a revealing condition of the product; mapping the revealing condition to a test type; mapping a scope of a fix to phases of error injection mapping; and recommending modifications to an end user for at least one of the design, production, delivery, and testing process based on the scope of the fix. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth L. Ratton, Austin, TX US
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20080291026 | Radio Frequency Identification Devices with Separated Antennas - An RFID apparatus includes at least two antennas that are positioned to increase the maximum effective range of the RFID device. The RFID apparatus includes an RFID device, and the RFID device includes an antenna connected to a circuit having a transmitter. The second antenna is positioned relative to the RFID device to increase the MER of the RFID apparatus relative to conventional RFID devices while remaining separated (i.e. no direct physical contact) from the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the second antenna is separated from the RFID device and positioned relative to the RFID device to induce a coupling of a signal to the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the second antenna is positioned to overlay at least a portion of the circuit of the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the RFID device is a passive-type RFID device. | 11-27-2008 |
Kenneth L. Robbins, Sudbury, MA US
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20140236982 | Using Vacation Automatic Replies to Enhance Bulk Marketing Campaigns - Methods and systems may provide for identifying a first set of recipients associated with an away status. Additionally, the first set of recipients may be removed from a second set of recipients associated with a bulk communications campaign to obtain a third set of recipients, wherein a first message may be sent to the third set of recipients. In one example, it may be determined that the away status has ceased for one or more of the first set of recipients, wherein a second message may be sent to the one or more of the first set of recipients for which the away status has ceased. The second message may reference the away status. Methods and systems may also provide for a brokering system to enable the transfer of away status information between different collectors of away status information and senders of messages. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236985 | Using Vacation Automatic Replies to Enhance Bulk Marketing Campaigns - Methods and systems may provide for identifying a first set of recipients associated with an away status. Additionally, the first set of recipients may be removed from a second set of recipients associated with a bulk communications campaign to obtain a third set of recipients, wherein a first message may be sent to the third set of recipients. In one example, it may be determined that the away status has ceased for one or more of the first set of recipients, wherein a second message may be sent to the one or more of the first set of recipients for which the away status has ceased. The second message may reference the away status. Methods and systems may also provide for a brokering system to enable the transfer of away status information between different collectors of away status information and senders of messages. | 08-21-2014 |
Kenneth L. Rosol, Clinton Township, MI US
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20140214256 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME - A steering system for an autonomously driven vehicle and methods of steering the vehicle are disclosed. A brake device is operable in a first phase to brake the vehicle when a power steering controller is in a first mode and operable in a second phase to steer the vehicle when the power steering controller is in a second mode. A main controller is in communication with a friction device to signal the friction device to actuate to a disengaged position when the power steering controller is in the first mode and the brake device is in the first phase, and signal the friction device to actuate to an engaged position to secure a steering wheel in an initial position when the power steering controller is in the second mode and the brake device is in the second phase to allow the brake device to steer the vehicle. | 07-31-2014 |
20140277893 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND METHODS OF STEERING THE SAME - A steering system for an autonomously driven vehicle and methods of steering the vehicle are disclosed. A main controller signals a secondary steering assembly to operate in a first phase when a power steering controller is in a first mode and a second phase to steer the vehicle when the power steering controller is in a second mode. The main controller signals a friction device to actuate to a disengaged position when the power steering controller is in the first mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the first phase, and to signal the friction device to actuate to an engaged position to secure a steering wheel in an initial position when the power steering controller is in the second mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the second phase to allow the secondary steering assembly to steer the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20150239500 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED DRIVING - Methods and systems for controlling a driving feature for an automated driving system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first sensor signal from a first sensor; receiving a second sensor signal from a second sensor; selectively determining a driver intent based on at least one of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; and controlling the driving feature based on the driver intent. | 08-27-2015 |
Kenneth L. Rubow, Avon, CT US
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20090090417 | Sanitary replaceable fluid disbursement device for use in bioreactors - Methods and systems for easily replacing fluid disbursement devices used in a sanitary bioreactor are presented. The system includes a fluid disbursement device, a tube adapter, a wand adapter. The fluid disbursement device is fixed to the tube adapter. The tube adapter and wand adapter are essentially complementary and are releasably connected. The combined fluid disbursement device and tube adapter unit is easily replaceable during the cleaning and sterilization of the bioreactor. An O-ring, located in an O-ring grove, provides an impermeable boundary between the wand adapter and the tube adapter. | 04-09-2009 |
20090165651 | Sintered fiber filter - Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described. | 07-02-2009 |
20120183799 | Sinter Bonded Porous Metallic Coatings - A composite structure includes a substrate with pores of a first mean pore size and a coating on at least one surface of that substrate. This coating has pores of a second mean pore size where the first mean pore size is equal to or greater than said second mean pore size. When the pore size of the coating is effective to capture particulate greater than 0.2 micron, the composite may be formed into a filter effective to remove microbes from a fluid medium. One method to form the porous coating on the substrate includes: (1) forming a suspension of sinterable particles in a carrier fluid and containing the suspension in a reservoir; (2) maintaining the suspension by agitation; (3) transferring the suspension to an ultrasonic spray nozzle; (4) applying a first coating of the suspension to the substrate; and (5) sintering the sinterable particles to the substrate. | 07-19-2012 |
20120285877 | Sintered Fiber Filter - Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described. | 11-15-2012 |
20140134036 | SINTERED FIBER FILTER - Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described. | 05-15-2014 |
20140193661 | Sinter Bonded Porous Metallic Coatings - A composite structure includes a substrate with pores of a first mean pore size and a coating on at least one surface of that substrate. This coating has pores of a second mean pore size where the first mean pore size is equal to or greater than said second mean pore size. When the pore size of the coating is effective to capture particulate greater than 0.2 micron, the composite may be formed into a filter effective to remove microbes from a fluid medium. One method to form the porous coating on the substrate includes the steps of: (a) forming a suspension of sinterable particles in a carrier fluid and containing the suspension in a reservoir; (b) maintaining the suspension by agitation in the reservoir; (c) immersing the substrate in the reservoir; (c) applying a first coating of the suspension to the substrate; (d) removing the substrate with the applied first coating from the reservoir; and (e) sintering the sinterable particles to the substrate thereby forming a coated substrate. | 07-10-2014 |
Kenneth L. Smith, Rainham GB
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20130284275 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly suitable for use as an inlet metering valve of a fuel injection system comprises an inlet opening, an outlet aperture, and a valve element arranged to control fluid flow between the inlet opening and the outlet aperture. The valve element is moveable in response to an applied control signal to a closed position and to a fully-open position, and is biased to return to a rest position when the control signal is absent. When the valve element is in the rest position, fluid flow between the inlet opening and the outlet aperture is permitted at a relatively low rate. When the valve element is in the closed position, fluid flow between the inlet opening and the outlet aperture is substantially prevented. When the valve element is in the fully-open position, fluid flow between the inlet opening and the outlet aperture is permitted at a relatively high rate. | 10-31-2013 |
Kenneth L. Smith, Kent GB
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20110209779 | FLUID ACCUMULATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fluid accumulator arrangement suitable for use with a compression ignition internal-combustion engine comprising a first storage volume, a second storage volume, and valve means fluidly connected between the first storage volume and the second storage volume. In one embodiment, the valve means is a three-way control valve wherein, in a first position, the first storage volume communicates with the second storage volume, in a second position the first storage volume is isolated from the second storage volume and, in a third position, one of the first or second storage volumes communicates with a low pressure drain. The arrangement may also include control means to operate the valve means in accordance with predetermined control strategies. | 09-01-2011 |
20110246047 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE ENGINE SYSTEM - A method of controlling a vehicle engine system is described. The method involves sensing a pressure in the engine; generating a signal indicative of the sensed pressure; encrypting the signal to generate an encrypted data message containing information indicative of the sensed pressure; transmitting the encrypted data message to an engine control means; decrypting the encrypted data message to obtain the information indicative of the sensed pressure; and controlling the vehicle engine system in dependence upon the information contained in the encrypted data message. A pressure sensor for use in the method, and a suitably programmed electronic control unit are also described. | 10-06-2011 |
Kenneth L. Smith, St. Paul, MN US
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20140133029 | RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING INCLUDING CUBE CORNER ELEMENTS - The present disclosure is directed to lamina(e) comprising cube corner elements, a tool comprising an assembly of laminae and replicas thereof. The disclosure further relates to retroreflective sheeting. | 05-15-2014 |
20140198386 | Retroreflective Sheeting Including Cube Corner Elements - The present disclosure is directed to lamina(e) comprising cube corner elements, a tool comprising an assembly of laminae and replicas thereof. The disclosure further relates to retroreflective sheeting. | 07-17-2014 |
20150022890 | RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING INCLUDING CUBE CORNER ELEMENTS - The present disclosure is directed to lamina(e) comprising cube corner elements, a tool comprising an assembly of laminae and replicas thereof. The disclosure further relates to retroreflective sheeting. | 01-22-2015 |
Kenneth L. Trabona, Little Falls, NJ US
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20130346032 | METHODS FOR GENERATING DESIGN PLANS FOR PHYSICAL SPACES - A method for generating a design plan for a physical space includes providing a main computer having a database of design products and a remote computer in communication with the main computer, placing an object within a physical space, directing a camera toward the physical space, using the camera to capture a first digital image of the physical space at a first angle and a second digital image of the physical space at a second angle, with the object visible in both digital images. The captured digital images are transmitted to the main computer, photogrammetrically assimilated to produce a three-dimensional data set rendering of the physical space. The method includes using the three-dimensional data set rendering to create a design plan for the physical space, storing the design plan on the main computer, and using the remote computer for accessing the design plan from the main computer. | 12-26-2013 |
Kenneth L. Urish, Hershey, PA US
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20130137962 | Method for Detecting Arthritis and Cartilage Damage Using Magnetic Resonance Sequences - In this work, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based automatic classifier was designed to predict changes due to osteoarthritis (OA) years prior to their symptomatic presentation and radiographic detection. For each patient, multiple image texture features were measured from the T2 map of the patella cartilage and the lateral and medial compartments of the femoral condyle. A support vector machine (SVM)-based linear discriminant function was trained to predict health status, as well as the affected knee compartment. Feature selection was integrated into the classifier training to drastically reduce the number of image (biomarker) features without sacrificing classification accuracy. It was found that a dominant knee compartment determined the classification decision for most patients. We demonstrate that the signal texture index (STI) predicts disease progression prior to symptoms or radiographic signs of OA. In symptomatic individuals, the STI correlates with the pain and severity of OA suggesting it is a sensitive measure of the same on T2 Maps. These observed changes localized to one knee compartment demonstrating the method can localize OA to specific regions. | 05-30-2013 |
Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Gilbert, AZ US
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20110162177 | Quick Release Buckle with Dual Release - A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest. | 07-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Wantink, Temecula, CA US
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20080262470 | CATHETER HAVING A READILY BONDABLE MULTILAYER SOFT TIP - A balloon catheter having a soft distal tip member having a non-tacky inner (liner) layer material and a soft flexible outer layer material, with both materials being readily thermally bondable to the catheter balloon. | 10-23-2008 |
20090259289 | METHOD OF STENT MOUNTING TO FORM A BALLOON CATHETER HAVING IMPROVED RETENTION OF A DRUG DELIVERY STENT - A method of mounting a drug delivery stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter. The method securely mounts the drug delivery stent on the balloon without damaging the drug delivery layer of the stent. In one embodiment, the method generally comprises positioning a drug delivery stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter, and positioning the balloon with the drug delivery stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold as the mold radially restrains the stent from expanding, to mount the stent on the balloon without damaging the drug delivery layer of the stent. | 10-15-2009 |
20130136847 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR MAKING MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING A COATING GRADIENT - Methods for forming a “coating gradient” on medical devices, such as a balloon catheter or guidewire are disclosed. The balloon portion of the catheter could have a protective covering initially placed over it to prevent the balloon from receiving a first hydrophilic coating. After a first hydrophilic coating is applied to the catheter, the protective covering can be removed exposing the uncoated surface of the balloon. Next, after the protective covering has been removed, a second hydrophilic coating could be applied to the catheter. A guidewire having less lubricity at the distal end portion of the guidewire than the shaft portion which extends proximally away from the distal end section can be created. The method includes the application of a first hydrophilic coating on the elongated shaft and distal shaft section of the guidewire. This first hydrophilic coating is then allowed to cure. Next, the first hydrophilic coating is removed from a portion of the distal shaft section of the guidewire. After the first coating has been removed, a second hydrophillic coating can be applied to the elongated shaft and distal shaft section of the guidewire. The second hydrophilic coating can be allowed to cure. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138038 | CATHETER HAVING A READILY BONDABLE MULTILAYER SOFT TIP - A balloon catheter having a soft distal tip member having a non-tacky inner (liner) layer material and a soft flexible outer layer material, with both materials being readily thermally bondable to the catheter balloon. | 05-30-2013 |
20140074020 | SOFT TIP BALLOON CATHETER - Method for fabricating a balloon catheter including providing an inner tubular member having a distal section and a distal end with a lumen extending therein and forming a balloon having a distal leg with a first segment having a first diameter and a first wall thickness and a second segment having a second wall thickness. The second diameter is greater than the first diameter and the first wall thickness is greater than the second wall thickness. The distal end section of the inner tubular member can be positioned in the balloon and bonded to the first segment while reducing the diameter of the second segment. Method also provided for fabricating a multilayer balloon catheter including removing at least a portion of an outer layer from the distal leg of the balloon. | 03-13-2014 |
20140276401 | Catheter Shaft and Method of Forming Same - Elongate, flexible catheter includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen defined therein. The shaft includes a tubular member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer includes a first polymer selected from the group consisting of nylon 12, polyether block amide, and combinations thereof. The inner layer includes a second polymer having a heat deflection temperature greater than about 53° C. selected from the group consisting of nylon 11, nylon 6, nylon 6,6, nylon 6,12, polyamide-imide, polyetherimide, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethereetherketone, and combinations thereof. Method of making an elongate, flexible catheter is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140358176 | Soft Tip Balloon Catheter - Method for fabricating a balloon catheter including providing an inner tubular member having a distal section and a distal end with a lumen extending therein and forming a balloon having a distal leg with a first segment having a first diameter and a first wall thickness and a second segment having a second wall thickness. The second diameter is greater than the first diameter and the first wall thickness is greater than the second wall thickness. The distal end section of the inner tubular member can be positioned in the balloon and bonded to the first segment while reducing the diameter of the second segment. Method also provided for fabricating a multilayer balloon catheter including removing at least a portion of an outer layer from the distal leg of the balloon. | 12-04-2014 |
20150088063 | CATHETER HAVING A READILY BONDABLE MULTILAYER SOFT TIP - A balloon catheter having a soft distal tip member having a non-tacky inner (liner) layer material and a soft flexible outer layer material, with both materials being readily thermally bondable to the catheter balloon. | 03-26-2015 |
20150290434 | MULTILAYER BALLOON FOR A CATHETER - Multilayer balloon for a catheter comprises a first layer made of a first polymer material having a first Shore durometer hardness, a second layer made of a second polymer material having a second Shore durometer hardness greater than the first Shore durometer hardness, wherein the second layer is an inner layer relative to the first layer, and a third layer made of a third polymer material having a third Shore durometer hardness less the first Shore durometer hardness, wherein the third layer is an inner layer relative to the second layer. Method of making a multilayer balloon for a catheter and a balloon catheter are also provided. | 10-15-2015 |
Kenneth L. Wetherington, Lake Wales, FL US
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20140106970 | NUTRIENT ENHANCED BIOSOLIDS PELLETS - A dry, flowable fertilizer is provided that includes multiple dry, flowable biosolids pellets. Each of the pellets has a pellet surface. Potassium salt grains are adhered to the pellet surfaces and a dust control agent coating is applied to retain the grains on the pellet surfaces. The resultant dry, flowable fertilizer has higher potassium loadings to the potassium salt grains than previous biosolids based fertilizers. A process of forming a fertilizer is also provided that includes tumbling dry, flowable biosolids pellets with powdered potassium salt grains to form a mixture. An aqueous spray is added to adhere the salt grains to the pellet surfaces. With the application of a dust control agent, the salt grains are retained. Potassium levels in NPK units of from 1 to 15 are routinely achieved with greater than 90 elemental % of the potassium is from the surface decorating potassium salt grains. | 04-17-2014 |
Kenneth L. Wetherington, Jr., Lake Wales, FL US
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20110079063 | NUTRIENT ENHANCED BIOSOLIDS PELLETS - A dry, flowable fertilizer is provided that includes multiple dry, flowable biosolids pellets. Each of the pellets has a pellet surface. Potassium salt grains are adhered to the pellet surfaces and a dust control agent coating is applied to retain the grains on the pellet surfaces. The resultant dry, flowable fertilizer has higher potassium loadings to the potassium salt grains than previous biosolids based fertilizers. A process of forming a fertilizer is also provided that includes tumbling dry, flowable biosolids pellets with powdered potassium salt grains to form a mixture. An aqueous spray is added to adhere the salt grains to the pellet surfaces. With the application of a dust control agent, the salt grains are retained. Potassium levels in NPK units of from 1 to 15 are routinely achieved with greater than 90 elemental % of the potassium is from the surface decorating potassium salt grains. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Willeford, Little River, SC US
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20100003314 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a method and composition for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. Either natural or artificial sea water is enhanced by the addition of magnesium until it is at least about double the normal natural concentration of magnesium and then used as an application to the skin such as the face for treating acne and improving the appearance of the skin. | 01-07-2010 |
20100003315 | Method and Composition for the Treatment of Skin Conditions - The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne would healing and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention and with treatments thereof. | 01-07-2010 |
20100057681 | Searching for Codes in Texts - Searching for codes hidden in texts, such as the Bible, may involve application of a cipher to the text and then searching the enciphered text for codes. | 03-04-2010 |
20110264004 | Bronchoscopy System - A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various procedures, for example, biopsy, lavage, and/or suction. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264005 | BRONCHOSCOPY OXYGENATION SYSTEM - A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various interventional procedures, for example, but not, limited to biopsy, lavage, and/or suction. | 10-27-2011 |
20120191018 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS NONINVASIVELY - Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering ultrasound signals. The method may also; involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated; precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the ultrasound signals delivered to the treatment site at a user-selected intensity. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191159 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS NONINVASIVELY - Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering stimulative signals (e.g., electromagnetic signals and/or ultrasound signals). The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the stimulative signals delivered to the treatment site. | 07-26-2012 |
20140193524 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention. | 07-10-2014 |
20150141737 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS NONINVASIVELY - Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering stimulative signals (e.g., electromagnetic signals and/or ultrasound signals). The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the stimulative signals delivered to the treatment site. | 05-21-2015 |
Kenneth L. Williams, Sherman, TX US
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20100008493 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DECODE DUAL-TONE SIGNALS - Methods and apparatus to decode dual-tone signals are disclosed. An example receiver to decode a dual-tone signal includes a tone detector to detect a start of a first tone, a first counter to count first cycles of the first tone, a second counter to count second cycles of a system clock while the first counter is counting and the first count is less than a first threshold, state control logic to start the second counter counting third cycles of the clock when a time period elapses, the third count being substantially equal to the second count, the first counter to count fourth cycles of a second tone while the third cycles are counted, and a decoder to compare the fourth count to a second threshold to identify an event represented by the signal. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth L. Wirkkala, Ii, Warren, MI US
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20150354435 | PISTON CROWN COOLING GALLERY INSERT - An internal combustion engine piston includes a crown including a ring belt portion including an outer wall and ring grooves, wherein the outer wall has a first end, a combustion bowl including an inner wall having a second end, a top wall extending between the inner and outer walls, and an annular cavity between the inner and outer walls, including an opening opposite the top wall, and at least partially defining a cooling gallery. At least one insert protrudes into the cooling gallery so as to axially overlap the ring grooves to direct coolant to desired portions of the crown. | 12-10-2015 |
Kenneth L. Wright, San Clements, CA US
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20150324529 | PERSONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods realize the benefit of portable storage devices by taking advantage of PCs including an optical disk drive, optical disks, such as a CD or a DVD, and the Internet. An individual patient provides personal data to a healthcare service center. The healthcare service center can then create a portable optical disk for the patient to carry. The personal data written onto the portable optical disk is stored on a database management server database and is readable and updateable by the individual patient using his/her PC with an optical disk drive and connected to the Internet. The individual patient can choose to update his/her personal data on the portable optical disk and can receive a new portable optical disk that includes the update. The new portable optical disk containing the latest update is created and delivered to the patient by the database management server. | 11-12-2015 |
Kenneth L. Yeazel, Tulsa, OK US
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20090114301 | Double Block and Bleed Plug - A pipe plug comprised of two, pivotally connected plugging heads, each plugging head having a sealing element, which work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. The first sealing element prevents flow of product in the pipe and the second sealing element captures any leakage past the first sealing element and forces that leakage out through a fitting. A stabilization pad, connected to a flange on a nosepiece of each plugging head, prevents deformation of the sealing elements. A spring-loaded pivot arm connected to the second plugging head allows the yoke that connects the two plugging heads to rotate freely. An outward-facing raised taper projection on the pivot arm, along with a guide wheel connected to the first plugging head, prevent the yokes and plugging heads from becoming entrapped during their installation in or removal from the pipe. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114302 | Double Block and Bleed Plug - A pipe plug includes two or more pivotally connected plugging heads that work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. At least one of the plugging heads has an expandable sealing element that is in communication with an inflation source. The sealing element may be an inflatable sealing element or a compression packer sealing element. A passageway-sections of which may pass through the pivotal connection and into the plugging head-carries the inflation medium from the source to the sealing element. A bleed port passageway is also provided that passes through the plugging head. The leading plugging head may include a cleaning element for sweeping away debris ahead of the plug. The plugging heads may also include a skid plate that slideably engages the interior surface of the pipe to properly orient the plugging heads within the pipe. | 05-07-2009 |
Kenneth L. Zrike, Sedona, AZ US
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20080222535 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 09-11-2008 |
20090307234 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 12-10-2009 |
20110320375 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 12-29-2011 |