Cunningham, US
Ben Cunningham, Tallahassee, FL US
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20110082808 | MOBILE INTEGRATION OF USER-SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONAL CONTENT - A system for integrating user-specific institutional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for target institutional content based on source institutional content and an identification of a user. The system also includes a processor configured to obtain, from a memory, the target institutional content based on the source institutional content and the identification of the user, and further configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082913 | FORMAT GENERALIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTENT FOR MOBILE DELIVERY - A system for generalizing the format of instructional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a processor configured to identify institutional content in a client-specific data file, and further configured to store, in a memory, the identified institutional content as generalized institutional content. The system also includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for the generalized institutional content. The processor is configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
Brain T. Cunningham, Champaign, IL US
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20110031409 | Fluorescence detection enhancement using photonic crystal extraction - Enhancement of fluorescence emission from fluorophores bound to a sample and present on the surface of two-dimensional photonic crystals is described. The enhancement of fluorescence is achieved by the combination of high intensity near-fields and strong coherent scattering effects, attributed to leaky photonic crystal eigenmodes (resonance modes). The photonic crystal simultaneously exhibits resonance modes which overlap both the absorption and emission wavelengths of the fluorophore. A significant enhancement in fluorescence intensity from the fluorophores on the photonic crystal surface is demonstrated. | 02-10-2011 |
Brian Cunningham, Champaign, IL US
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20090148955 | Label-Free High-Throughput Optical Technique for Detecting Biomolecular Interactions - Methods and compositions are provided for detecting biomolecular interactions. The use of labels is not required and the methods can be performed in a high-throughput manner. The invention also provides optical devices useful as narrow band filters. | 06-11-2009 |
20140265036 | POLYMER MICROCAVITY AND MICROCHANNEL DEVICE AND ARRAY FABRICATION METHOD - A method of forming a microplasma device places a curable polymer material between a mold having a negative volume impression of microcavities and/or microchannels and a substrate. The polymer is cured and then the mold is separated from the solid polymer. The method can form a microplasma device that includes a substrate and either or both of a microchannel or microcavity defined in a polymer layer supported by the substrate. Electrodes arranged with respect to the polymer material can excite plasma in a discharge medium contained in the microchannel or the microcavity or both. A flexible mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto rigid substrates. A rigid mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto flexible substrates. Having one of the mold and the substrate flexible and the other rigid aids in the separation of the mold from the cured polymer. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian Cunningham, Powhatan, VA US
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20110088097 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED AND UNDESIRED ELECTRONIC MESSAGES BY KEY GENERATION AND COMPARISON - A sending device prepares a key for each electronic message sent by the device by applying an algorithm to specified data in the message and then incorporates the key in the message. A receiving device, upon receipt of an electronic message, locates the incorporated key and the data from which a sending device practicing the invention would have prepared it. The receiving device communicates a confirmation request to the purported sending device which contains the key and the data for its preparation. The sending device receives the confirmation messages and prepares a comparison key by applying the algorithm to the data in the confirmation request. The sending device replies to the confirmation request confirming that the sending device sent the message if the comparison key matches the key in the confirmation request and otherwise responds with a denial. | 04-14-2011 |
Brian R. Cunningham, Timberlake, OH US
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20090203563 | Method of Preparing an Overbased or Neutral Detergent - The invention provides a process for preparing a neutral or an overbased detergent, the process by: reacting (a) a pre-prepared suspension comprising (i) a metal base with a mean particle size of 10 micrometres or less; (ii) a surfactant; and (iii) an organic medium in which the metal base is suspended typically by a physical process. An overbased detergent may be formed with a further reaction with acidifying overbasing agent. The invention further provides a lubricant composition containing said neutral and overbased detergent. | 08-13-2009 |
Brock D. Cunningham, Maineville, OH US
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20100077913 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 04-01-2010 |
20100218357 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100218669 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 09-02-2010 |
Carolyn A. Cunningham, Manhasset, NY US
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20100017250 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided to facilitate product development by linking stages of product development with the allocation of resources and support for the product. Products are developed based on a structured framework having distinct stages in which each stage builds upon information of previous stages. At the end of each stage, a review is conducted to determine whether the product is suitable for further development. Upon each review, an integrated set of tools is used to identify and link the product with resources and support needed for the product. In addition, the tools assist in automatically identifying the resources and support needed for the product as it progresses through each stage. | 01-21-2010 |
Charles Edward Cunningham, St. Louis, MO US
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20080313183 | Apparatus and method for mapping feature catalogs - A computer-implemented method, and corresponding apparatus, is used for mapping feature catalogs. The feature catalogs include features, feature attributes, and feature attribute enumerations. The method includes the steps of accessing a first feature catalog, accessing a second feature catalog, identifying features, feature attributes, and feature enumerations in the first feature catalog, identifying potentially corresponding features, feature attributes, and feature attribute enumerations in the second feature catalog, comparing the features, feature attributes, and feature attribute enumerations of the first and the second feature catalogs to determine a degree of match, and saving data indicative of each of the matches in a database to facilitate future searches and reports. | 12-18-2008 |
Chris Cunningham, Chicago, IL US
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20080203746 | Folding pizza peel - A pizza peel features a blade and a handle that are pivotally-connected by a fastening arrangement featuring a knob. The handle may be moved between a storage position and a deployed position and may be locked in the selected position by manipulation of the knob. When the handle is in the stored position, the pizza peel may be easily stored. | 08-28-2008 |
Christie M. Cunningham, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080275297 | ENDOSCOPIC GUIDE DEVICE - Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for manipulating and/or anchoring devices and body parts during surgical procedures. In one embodiment, an anchor member is provided for anchoring a device or body part to tissue, such as an internal wall of a body cavity. The device can be, for example, an endoscopic device, an accessory channel coupled to an endoscopic device, or a support member adapted to support or manipulate an organ. The anchor member can include or form an opening through which the device can be inserted. The anchor member or device can thus be manipulated relative to the tissue to control movement of and/or provide support to the device, tools inserted through the device, and/or organs grasped by the device or tools. | 11-06-2008 |
Christie Mrie Cunningham, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090192344 | SURGICAL DEVICES FOR MANIPULATING TISSUE - A surgical kit can be used to manipulate tissue within the body of a patient to create a working space within the body to allow a surgeon to easily access and work within the body using various surgical instruments. A surgical kit can include an implant comprised of a magnetic material which can be engaged with tissue within the body. The kit can further include a surgical instrument having a magnet which can be used to manipulate the implant and tissue engaged therewith. A surgical kit can include an anchor and a hanger configured to engage tissue at different locations within the body and a connection member engaged with the anchor and the hanger such that the connection member can be pulled to move the anchor toward the hanger. A surgical instrument which utilizes a vacuum provided to one or more movable members can also be used to manipulate tissue. | 07-30-2009 |
Christopher Cunningham, Burlington, VT US
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20090152835 | STRAP FOR SNOWBOARD BOOTS OR BINDINGS - A binding or boot strap is provided that allows a rider to easily, rapidly and/or effectively tighten and/or loosen the strap about his or her boot. The strap includes a boot-engaging strap portion that engages with an engagement strap coupleable to the boot, as may be the case with boots used for step-in bindings, or to the binding, as may be the case with strap-type bindings. An arrangement for facilitating tightening/loosening of the two strap pieces so that a rider can slip his or her foot into or out from the boot or fasten the boot to or loosen it from a snowboard binding is also provided. In one embodiment, this arrangement includes a tightening element, such as for example a cord, lace or strap, suitably coupled to one or both strap portions such that a rider can pull on the tightening element to move the strap pieces relative to each other and tighten the strap. The tightening arrangement may be configured with a mechanical advantage whereby the force applied to the tightening element results in a greater force applied to the strap. To take up any excess amount of tightening element after the strap has been tightened, a retraction device, such as a self-winding spool, may be utilized. To separate the strap from the boot or binding, a hook and catch arrangement may be employed. | 06-18-2009 |
20100038885 | CONVERTIBLE TOE STRAP - A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resisted and a second configuration where both toe lift and forward movement is resisted. | 02-18-2010 |
20110175327 | CONVERTIBLE TOE STRAP - A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resisted and a second configuration where both toe lift and forward movement is resisted. | 07-21-2011 |
Christopher H. Cunningham, Mundelein, IL US
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20090158908 | CHIP CARTRIDGE FOR SHEET PUNCH - A punch includes a base and a chip cartridge that is movably coupled to the base. The chip cartridge is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base and defines a chamber that is configured to receive and hold chips produced during a punching operation. The chip cartridge includes a chip receiving portion that is configured to receive chips created during the punching operation and to permit entry of the chips into the chamber while the chip cartridge is in the first position. When the chip cartridge is in the second position, the chip receiving portion provides communication between the chamber and outside the chamber via an area less than or equal to about 200 percent of a surface area of the chip produced by the punch. | 06-25-2009 |
20130255433 | ACTUATING LEVER FOR A BINDER MECHANISM - An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess. | 10-03-2013 |
20140263878 | WRIST SUPPORT - A support device for supporting a hand and a wrist of a user includes a body having a hand support portion, a first raised support portion extending from the hand support portion, a second raised support portion spaced apart from the first raised support portion and extending from the hand support portion, and a recess defined at one end by the hand support portion and extending between the first and second raised support portions. The hand support portion is configured to extend across the hand of the user to support the hand. The first and second raised support portions are configured to engage opposing sides of the wrist of the user such that a mid portion of the wrist is suspended above the recess. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel Cunningham, Grand River, IA US
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20100012563 | DEBRIS REMOVAL DEVICE - A moss and debris removal device having an elongated member with a top edge and a bottom edge wherein the top edge and bottom edge have teeth. A line is mounted to the elongated member. The elongated member has a plurality of holes. In one embodiment, the teeth of the top edge and bottom edge of the elongated member have a V-shaped cross section. | 01-21-2010 |
David A. Cunningham, Superior, CO US
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20080232195 | Apparatus and Method for Processing Geophysical Information - A seismic information processing method for determining a property related to an earth subsurface structure includes performing a first processing operation on geophysical information using a computer operating according to a first processing parameter set and generating a first result from the first processing operation. The method may include performing a second processing operation on the first result using the computer and generating a second result from the second operation. At least one measurement point of the second result is evaluated using the computer. The first processing parameter set may be varied at least once to a second processing parameter for processing the geophysical information. The first operation, the second operation and the evaluation are repeated using the second processing parameter set. At least one of the first result, the second result and the evaluation is used for generating the property relating to the earth subsurface structure. | 09-25-2008 |
David George Cunningham, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090103927 | FIBER OPTIC LINK, A TRANSCEIVER FOR USE IN THE LINK, AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING FIBER OPTIC LINKS AND TRANSCEIVERS - A fiber optic link is provided that uses a relatively low-cost transceiver that incorporates relatively inexpensive low bandwidth optical and electrical components to achieve high data rate operations. The data rate of the fiber optic link can be greater than the data rate of the laser of the transceiver provided the laser meets certain noise requirements; in particular, the relative intensity noise (RIN) of the laser must be low enough to ensure low bit error rate (BER) operation of the link. | 04-23-2009 |
Edward John Cunningham, Savage, MN US
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20110249842 | RANGE CONTROL FOR WIRELESS HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods for wireless hearing assistance devices and in particular to a controllable range control for wireless hearing assistance device systems. An advertisement is used to allow the receiver to quickly receive streaming information, thus conserving power. In various embodiments, a system for communications with a hearing assistance device includes a wireless streaming device having a range control. The range control is configured to provide a first range for an advertisement transmission and a second range for a streaming information transmission. The first range is less than the second range, in various embodiments. | 10-13-2011 |
20150036855 | RANGE CONTROL FOR WIRELESS HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods for wireless hearing assistance devices and in particular to a controllable range control for wireless hearing assistance device systems. An advertisement is used to allow the receiver to quickly receive streaming information, thus conserving power. In various embodiments, a system for communications with a hearing assistance device includes a wireless streaming device having a range control. The range control is configured to provide a first range for an advertisement transmission and a second range for a streaming information transmission. The first range is less than the second range, in various embodiments. | 02-05-2015 |
Emmett M. Cunningham, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090298674 | CATALYSTS FOR HYDROCARBON OXIDATION - Embodiments of the invention provide catalysts for hydrocarbon oxidation. One embodiment of the invention provides a catalyst for hydrocarbon oxidation comprising: a liquid medium including aromatic hydrocarbon 150; bis(2,4-pentanedionato)platinum; bis(2,4-pentanedionato)palladium; ferrocene; magnesium 2-ethylhexanoate; and cerium (III) 2-ethylhexanoate, rhenium in an organo-metallic compound, or both. | 12-03-2009 |
20110236490 | TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF VIRAL INFECTION BY CHLORINATION - The invention provides methods and systems for treating or preventing viral infection. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating or preventing viral infection in an individual, the method comprising: administering to the individual, via at least one nasal cavity, nebulized ECAW containing a quantity of hypochlorous acid (HOCI) and a quantity of hypochlorite ion (OCI). | 09-29-2011 |
Emmett Manuel Cunningham, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090152372 | FUEL COMBUSTION CATALYST DELIVERY APPARATUS - Efficient and effective fuel combustion catalyst delivery apparatus is disclosed. A fuel combustion catalyst delivery apparatus may include a receptacle containing a material such as a liquid. The liquid may include one or more catalytic materials. The apparatus may further include a vibration pump configured to convert the liquid to an aerosol to be delivered into an intake air of a combustion zone, a pressure equalizer configured to maintain the pressure level of the receptacle at about the same pressure level as that of the intake air of the combustion zone, and a liquid delivery device configured to deliver the liquid to the vibration pump. The apparatus may further include an electronic control module and a mounting bracket or a docking station. The electronic control module may be used to control the vibration pump. The apparatus may further include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure level of the intake air of the combustion zone so that the vibration pump can regulate the delivery rate of the liquid into the intake air as the aerosol based on the pressure level of the intake air. The vibration pump may be also configured to regulate the delivery rate of the liquid into the intake air as the aerosol, based on an actual fuel consumption rate in the combustion zone. | 06-18-2009 |
20090288627 | CATALYST DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system and method for delivering catalytic molecular structure to a combustion chamber is disclosed. Catalyst base materials are reduced to a micronic fog by a device using the ultrasonic vibration of a piezoelectric disc. The liquid base materials evaporate instantly upon entering the engines air stream therefore releasing pure catalyst molecules into the combustion zone, thus reducing the time taken for catalytic combustion to the lowest denominator possible and allowing for the greatest effect achievable. This further reduces the amount of catalyst needed in the base solution compared to any other type of device or additive. The system also allows a user to control the delivery rate of the catalyst to the combustion chamber. | 11-26-2009 |
Eric J. Cunningham, Winnebago, IL US
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20090121688 | POLE COUNT CHANGING GENERATOR - Disclosed is a pole count changing generator capable of altering the number of poles contained within a generator. This pole count change is accomplished by changing the path through which electrical current is capable of traveling in response to a control signal sent to a pole count changing circuit. | 05-14-2009 |
20110266899 | TERMINAL LEAD INSULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR WOUND FIELD SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE - A terminal lead insulator assembly for use in a wound field synchronous machine has a generally cylindrical skirt extending in a first direction from a radially larger face. The radially larger face is formed with a plurality of radially outwardly extending ears. The ears include central openings for receiving electrical connections. A rotor assembly, a wound field synchronous machine and a method of assembling such a rotor assembly, each of which include the terminal lead insulator assembly as mentioned above, are also disclosed and claimed. | 11-03-2011 |
Gary Cunningham, Nashville, TN US
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20110086920 | Gamma Glutamylcysteine Treatment or Prevention of Oxidative Injury - The present invention concerns the γ-glutamylcysteine treatment to reduce oxidative damage caused by ischemia/reperfusion events such as pulmonary hypertension, transplant, cardiac bypass and other surgeries, and trauma. In specific embodiments, preservation methods and apparatuses for preserving tissue for transplantation purposes is provided. | 04-14-2011 |
Ginger Cunningham, Peoria, IL US
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20090260441 | On-machine method for determining transmission shaft assembly quality - An on-machine inspection method for detecting whether a shaft of a transmission system has failed uses a test probe from flaw detection apparatus to discover echo signals with known peaks corresponding to defined weakened portions in the shaft. The test probe is then moved to prescribed angular distances about an end face of the shaft to obtain the echo signals. | 10-22-2009 |
Glen Cunningham, Oakland Park, FL US
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20090122566 | Vehicle tail light assembly and method of use - A tail light assembly includes a plurality of tail lights having substantially same appearance affixed on the rear light panel of a vehicle and the assembly is electrically connected to the rear light control of the vehicle. Each of the tail lights includes an open housing having a reflective chrome interior surface and an axially disposed light bulb socket at a rear end of the surface; a colorless LED light bulb disposed in the light bulb socket; and a clear colorless front cover affixed upon a front perimeter of the housing. When the tail lights are not activated, the plurality of tail lights have a uniform chrome appearance, and when being activated, one or more tail lights emits a colored light substantially different from the chrome appearance, to indicate braking, turning or backing up of the vehicle. | 05-14-2009 |
Gregory P. Cunningham, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090019170 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION - A communication system including a routing server and gateway server through which digital communication sessions are established along selected network routes based upon security requirements is disclosed. A digital communication request having a security level required is transmitted to a routing server. The routing server then determines a route, if available, having a route security rating sufficient for the specified communication and initiates the communication using the gateway server. The route security score is calculated based upon a table of security ratings associated with a plurality of connected networks segments which comprise a digital communication network. | 01-15-2009 |
James D. Cunningham, Tulsa, OK US
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20100205179 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A social networking system allows users to upload information about themselves to a remote database, preferably over the Internet. Users are able to connect to other users thus establishing links. These links may be categorized based on the relationship between the users, e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc. The uploaded information may also be categorized using the same categories of relationships. The information of each user may then only be sent to users having a connection category that matches the information category. | 08-12-2010 |
20130080467 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A social networking system allows users to upload information about themselves to a remote database, preferably over the Internet. Users are able to connect to other users thus establishing links. These links may be categorized based on the relationship between the users, e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc. The uploaded information may also be categorized using the same categories of relationships. The information of each user may then only be sent to users having a connection category that matches the information category. | 03-28-2013 |
James P. Cunningham, Columbus, MS US
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20090013882 | Solar-powered waste compactor, method of powering a waste compactor, and hydraulic unit therefor - A hydraulic power device usable to power a compactor ram of a waste compactor is provided. The hydraulic power device includes a pump assembly having first and second pumps for providing pressurized hydraulic fluid to at least one hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly associated with the compactor ram. A battery is provided for storing energy and for providing energy to the pump assembly. A solar panel converts solar energy and charges the battery. A pump control unit simultaneously operates the pumps when an operating pressure of the pump assembly is less than a predetermined threshold and operates only the first pump when the operating pressure of the pump assembly is greater than the predetermined threshold. | 01-15-2009 |
20110265668 | SOLAR-POWERED WASTE COMPACTOR, METHOD OF POWERING A WASTE COMPACTOR, AND HYDRAULIC UNIT THEREFOR - A hydraulic power device usable to power a compactor ram of a waste compactor is provided. The hydraulic power device includes a pump assembly having first and second pumps for providing pressurized hydraulic fluid to at least one hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly associated with the compactor ram. A battery is provided for storing energy and for providing energy to the pump assembly. A solar panel converts solar energy and charges the battery. A pump control unit simultaneously operates the pumps when an operating pressure of the pump assembly is less than a predetermined threshold and operates only the first pump when the operating pressure of the pump assembly is greater than the predetermined threshold. | 11-03-2011 |
James R. Cunningham, Shakopee, MN US
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20080229420 | Predictive Assessment of Network Risks - In certain implementations, systems and methods for predicting technology vulnerabilities in a network of computer devices are based on software characteristics of processes executing at the computer devices. In one preferred implementation, the system identifies processes at various computing devices within an organization, identifies software characteristics associated with the processes, applies technology controls to the software characteristics, determines risk indexes based on the modified technology control, applies administrative controls to the risk indexes, aggregates the indexes to create risk model, determines alternative risk models, and presents the risk models for consideration and analysis by a user. | 09-18-2008 |
20110162073 | Predictive Assessment of Network Risks - In certain implementations, systems and methods for predicting technology vulnerabilities in a network of computer devices are based on software characteristics of processes executing at the computer devices. In one preferred implementation, the system identifies processes at various computing devices within an organization, identifies software characteristics associated with the processes, applies technology controls to the software characteristics, determines risk indexes based on the modified technology control, applies administrative controls to the risk indexes, aggregates the indexes to create risk model, determines alternative risk models, and presents the risk models for consideration and analysis by a user. | 06-30-2011 |
Jamie Cunningham, Roswell, GA US
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20100100229 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR COLLECTING RECYCLABLE GOODS - An apparatus and system are provided for facilitating a mechanism in which to collect and consolidate goods at a location for recycling. The apparatus includes a processor capable of defining a time period(s) and determining type(s) of recyclable goods and associating a defined time period(s) with one of the recyclable goods based on the type. A portion of the goods may be picked up from an entity upon expiration of the time period. The processor is also capable of receiving an indication that the portion of the goods are delivered to a location and consolidated with other goods of the same type. The other goods are delivered to the location from other entities and the processor is capable of determining whether the consolidated goods exceed a predetermined threshold and if so the processor is capable of generating an instruction to deliver the consolidated goods to a facility for recycling. | 04-22-2010 |
20130013518 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR COLLECTING RECYCLABLE GOODS - An apparatus and system are provided for facilitating a mechanism in which to collect and consolidate goods at a location for recycling. The apparatus includes a processor capable of defining a time period(s) and determining type(s) of recyclable goods and associating a defined time period(s) with one of the recyclable goods based on the type. A portion of the goods may be picked up from an entity upon expiration of the time period. The processor is also capable of receiving an indication that the portion of the goods are delivered to a location and consolidated with other goods of the same type. The other goods are delivered to the location from other entities and the processor is capable of determining whether the consolidated goods exceed a predetermined threshold and if so the processor is capable of generating an instruction to deliver the consolidated goods to a facility for recycling. | 01-10-2013 |
Jeffrey L. Cunningham, Cabot, AR US
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20080222788 | ILLUMINATED BATHTUB AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - A bathtub has a shell for transmitting light thorough a thickness. A light emitting diode is disposed under the shell, in which the light from the light emitting diode is transmitted thorough the thickness of the shell. A bathtub includes a reflector sheet for reflecting light from the light emitting diode. The light emitting diode may be disposed between the reflector sheet and the shell. A bathtub includes a light diffuser panel disposed between the shell and the light emitting diode. A bathtub includes a support panel is disposed between the shell and the light emitting diode. | 09-18-2008 |
20100176221 | MICROBUBBLE THERAPY METHOD AND GENERATING APPARATUS - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. A shower apparatus includes a head having a plurality of projections for engaging a surface of an object, and an orifice therein; and a micro bubble component for fluid communication with the orifice. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176520 | MICROBUBBLE THERAPY METHOD AND GENERATING APPARATUS - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. A micro bubble generating apparatus may include a housing body having a first fluid passage for a pressurized mixture of a liquid and a dissolved gas in a direction towards a fluid flow. An orifice member can be releasably engaged with the housing body and the orifice member may have a second fluid passage being disposed therein; and the second fluid passage being disposed at an angle with respect to the first fluid passage for generating a plurality of micro bubbles from the mixture; and an opening in the housing body for releasing the plurality of micro bubbles. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176521 | MICROBUBBLE THERAPY METHOD AND GENERATING APPARATUS - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. | 07-15-2010 |
20100179461 | MICROBUBBLE THERAPY METHOD AND GENERATING APPARATUS - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. One method of using micro bubbles includes providing a fluid mixture, including a saturated gas, to a fluid chamber connected a fitting; and producing a plurality of micro bubbles into a fluid. Another method of using micro bubbles includes providing a fluid mixture, including a saturated gas, into an air entrapment chamber; and producing a plurality of micro bubbles into a fluid. | 07-15-2010 |
20120234772 | Microbubble Therapy Method and Generating Apparatus - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. One method of using micro bubbles includes providing a fluid mixture, including a saturated gas, to a fluid chamber connected a fitting; and producing a plurality of micro bubbles into a fluid. Another method of using micro bubbles includes providing a fluid mixture, including a saturated gas, into an air entrapment chamber; and producing a plurality of micro bubbles into a fluid. | 09-20-2012 |
20130037972 | Microbubble Therapy Method and Generating Apparatus - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. | 02-14-2013 |
John F. Cunningham, Richmond, VA US
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20090065161 | Processes of making monohydrate form of magnesium ammonium phosphate and processes of making paper using same - Processes for producing the monohydrate form of magnesium ammonium phosphate in slurry from use of environmentally friendly reactants are described. Slurry containing the monohydrate form of magnesium ammonium phosphate can be fed directly to, and mixed with, paper making feedstock, such as feedstock for cigarette paper, without transformation of the monohydrate form to the hexahydrate form of magnesium ammonium phosphate. | 03-12-2009 |
20090277466 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SLIT-BANDED WRAPPER USING MOVING ORIFICES - A method and apparatus of manufacturing a web which is striped with add-on material, comprising: a first slurry supply which forms a sheet of base web and moves the sheet along a first path; a second slurry supply; and a moving orifice applicator operative so as to repetitively discharge the second slurry upon the moving sheet of base web. The moving orifice applicator includes a chamber box arranged to establish a reservoir of the second slurry across the first path, an endless belt having orifice groups, the endless belt received through the chamber box, and a drive arrangement operative upon the endless belt to continuously move the orifices along an endless-path and repetitively through the chamber box. The orifices communicate with the reservoir to discharge the second slurry as bands of add-on material to the base web. Orifices within the orifice groups can be spaced relative to one another to define bands of add-on material having a relative minimum in thickness or to define spaced apart bands. Orifices may also cooperate with a stationary or moving template to define segmented bands having gaps with complex edges. The web resulting from the method or the apparatus may be used for a smoking article. A smoking article may be constructed from wrapper made with the apparatus or the method. | 11-12-2009 |
20120298122 | REGISTERED BANDED CIGARETTE PAPER, CIGARETTES, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Registered banded wrapper, cigarettes using that wrapper paper, and methods of making cigarettes with that banded paper result in banded regions of cigarette paper which begin at substantially the same location on each cigarette. With the banded region positioned at a preferred predetermined distance from the end of the cigarette, cigarettes made with such paper exhibit an improved ignition propensity compared with random or quasi-randomly positioned banded regions. | 11-29-2012 |
20130180537 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SLIT-BANDED WRAPPER USING MOVING ORIFICES - A method and apparatus of manufacturing a web which is striped with add-on material, comprising: a first slurry supply which forms a sheet of base web and moves the sheet along a first path; a second slurry supply; and a moving orifice applicator operative so as to repetitively discharge the second slurry upon the moving sheet of base web. The moving orifice applicator includes a chamber box arranged to establish a reservoir of the second slurry across the first path, an endless belt having orifice groups, the endless belt received through the chamber box, and a drive arrangement operative upon the endless belt to continuously move the orifices along an endless-path and repetitively through the chamber box. | 07-18-2013 |
John Joseph Cunningham, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20090283560 | Machine and process for personal, side mounted biomechanically engineered lifting device; a means of lifting awkward and heavy loads - The side-mounted, biomechanically designed lifting device maximizes the lifting capability of human anatomy. A harness with a shoulder pad crosses the user's body diagonally. The load is supported by an adjustable load strap at the user's side from a support ring attached to the harness. One end of the support strap is attached to the harness and the other to a lifting handle. With this device and method heavy and awkward loads like plywood and drywall may be carried and manipulated easily. The side-mounted lifting harness causes the user to lean away from the load. This transfers the weight of a load to a point near the ground, below the vertical center of gravity of the user and between the lifter's feet. There is significant biomechanical advantage to this load configuration. One person can carry heavy, awkward loads safely and quickly with a minimum of physical stress. | 11-19-2009 |
John P. Cunningham, St. Louis, MO US
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20100316721 | Granular Sustained Release Preparation and Production Thereof - There is disclosed a novel sustained release granular resin-pharmaceutical composition comprising an ion exchange resin complexed with a pharmaceutical material wherein said complex is embedded into and on the surface of a diffusion barrier material. There is also disclosed a novel process for preparing the granulated complex wherein an aqueous granulating vehicle is employed to form the complex and the granulated product, thereby avoiding the use of coatings and large amounts of organic solvents in the process. | 12-16-2010 |
John R. Cunningham, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20110001404 | APPARATUS INCLUDING LOCKING MEANS AND ENCLOSURE WITH LOCKING MEANS - An apparatus includes a swivel having a first flange with a first pivot on one side of a swivel pivot, and a second flange with a second pivot on an opposite side of the swivel pivot, and first, second, third and fourth rods. The first and second rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the first pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The third and fourth rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the second pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The first and third rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a first plane, and the second and fourth rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a second plane, wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane. | 01-06-2011 |
Joseph Michael Cunningham, Woodstock, GA US
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20090240632 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A BROKERAGE ACCOUNT - The present invention is directed to methods and systems for determining whether brokerage accounts encompassing volatile portfolios maintain sufficient capital reserves under scenarios reflecting a variety of risk factors. The present invention provides methods to concurrently calculate volatility based margining requirements and value at risk. | 09-24-2009 |
Kenneth Dean Cunningham, Reno, NV US
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20090056170 | Ready cleat - Atheletes and avid recreationalist playing on artificial surfaces or grass, professional or amateur when ready to play sports want to begin the activity quickly. Footwear that's quickly attached for these uses are important. I can see manual dexterity for some to attach the ‘Ready Cleat’ may be an effort for some the vertical tie-ons must go underneath and over the horizontal at the heel and ankle area. This insists that you should tie each on separately one at a time. The toe level horizontal straps should connect over the vertical straps at the toe level though. But because of the suction mesh connection and the ability to pull each strap after its gone thru its aligning buckle the snugness of the fit can't be denied. The amount of material used, the structure of the cleat at the bottom and the tie on apparatus make this a viable product in the atheletic footwear market today. | 03-05-2009 |
Kenneth Thomas Cunningham, Hazlet, NJ US
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20100186237 | Fluidic utensils - Described herein are eating utensils forks, spoons and chopsticks which have imparted upon them the function of liquid dispensing and aspirating via fluidic passages inside of the utensils which attach to a container of a liquid affixed at a point either within or at the top end of the handle of the utensil. The attachment coupled with the action of the user of the utensil actuates the flow of the liquid from the container to the eating surface of the utensil. | 07-29-2010 |
20150047205 | Fluidic Utensils - Eating utensils, namely forks which have the function of liquid dispensing fluid, via fluidic passages inside of the utensils which attach to a container of a liquid affixed at a point within a cage part of the handle of the utensil. The attachment coupled with the action of the user of the utensil actuates the flow of the liquid from the container to a point on or near the eating surface of the utensil. | 02-19-2015 |
Kevin Cunningham, Newport News, VA US
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20110238373 | In-Flight Pitot-Static Calibration - A GPS-based pitol-static calibration system uses global output-error optimization. High data rate measurements of static and total pressure, ambient air conditions, and GPS-based ground speed measurements are used to compute pitot-static pressure errors over a range of airspeed. System identification methods rapidly compute optimal pressure error models with defined confidence intervals. | 09-29-2011 |
Kevin M. Cunningham, Washington, MI US
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20100051452 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN ELECTRODEPOSITION PROCESS - An electrode assembly for use with an electrodeposition process. According to an exemplary embodiment, the electrode assembly includes an electrode for exchanging electrical current with a solution, a passageway for removing gas that becomes trapped between a workpiece and the solution, and a sleeve for electrically isolating the electrode from the workpiece. | 03-04-2010 |
Kip Cunningham, Phoenix, AZ US
Lawrence J. Cunningham, Mechanicsville, VA US
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20080202561 | Methods and Compositions for Reducing Deposits In Engines Combusting Alcohol-Containing Fuels - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for reducing deposit formation in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol and a corrosion inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for reducing deposit formation in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol, a corrosion inhibitor, and a dispersant. | 08-28-2008 |
20110107658 | DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS - A fuel additive and method for reducing emissions from an engine combusting a middle distillate fuel. The fuel additive contains a synergistic combination of (a) a cetane improver and (b) a mineral oil co-additive. | 05-12-2011 |
20140283777 | Biodegradable Fuel Performance Additives - There is disclosed a biodegradable fuel additive composition derived from at least one animal or plant source, and a fuel composition containing a biodegradable fuel additive composition derived from at least one animal or plant source useful for reducing the formation of engine deposits and for improving fuel economy of a vehicle combusting the fuel composition. | 09-25-2014 |
Mark F. Cunningham, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20110024611 | CALIBRATION METHOD FOR VIDEO AND RADIATION IMAGERS - The relationship between the high energy radiation imager pixel (HERIP) coordinate and real-world x-coordinate is determined by a least square fit between the HERIP x-coordinate and the measured real-world x-coordinates of calibration markers that emit high energy radiation imager and reflect visible light. Upon calibration, a high energy radiation imager pixel position may be determined based on a real-world coordinate of a moving vehicle. Further, a scale parameter for said high energy radiation imager may be determined based on the real-world coordinate. The scale parameter depends on the y-coordinate of the moving vehicle as provided by a visible light camera. The high energy radiation imager may be employed to detect radiation from moving vehicles in multiple lanes, which correspondingly have different distances to the high energy radiation imager. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025841 | ESTIMATING VEHICLE HEIGHT USING HOMOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS - Multiple homography transformations corresponding to different heights are generated in the field of view. A group of salient points within a common estimated height range is identified in a time series of video images of a moving object. Inter-salient point distances are measured for the group of salient points under the multiple homography transformations corresponding to the different heights. Variations in the inter-salient point distances under the multiple homography transformations are compared. The height of the group of salient points is estimated to be the height corresponding to the homography transformation that minimizes the variations. | 02-03-2011 |
Melissa M. Cunningham, Philomath, OR US
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20100003693 | Compositions and Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Cryptosporidium Organisms In A Test Sample - The present invention describes novel oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acid sequences derived from | 01-07-2010 |
20110269133 | Compositions and Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Cryptosporidium Parvum In A Test Sample - The present invention describes novel oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acid sequences derived from | 11-03-2011 |
Melissa M. Cunningham, Gresham, OR US
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20110091894 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES FOR AMPLIFYING CHLAMYDOPHILA PNEUMONIAE NUCLEIC ACID - Oligonucleotides for use in determining the presence of | 04-21-2011 |
20120202213 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES FOR AMPLIFYING CHLAMYDOPHILA PNEUMONIAE NUCLEIC ACID - Amplification oligonucleotides for use in amplifying a sequence contained in nucleic acid derived from | 08-09-2012 |
Michael Cunningham, Spencer, IN US
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20080305207 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ARTIFICIALLY SWEETENED WINE - A method of producing an artificially sweetened wine is disclosed, comprising the steps of: a) providing a quantity of fermentable material; b) fermenting the material to produce a wine that is substantially dry; and c) adding an artificial sweetener to the wine to produce an artificially sweetened wine. | 12-11-2008 |
Michael Cunningham, Greenwood, IN US
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20080196392 | Flexible fuel injection for multiple modes of diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment - One embodiment is a system including a controller operable to control fuel injection events. The system is operable in a base mode, and at least one of a deNOx mode, a deSOx mode, and a deSoot mode. The base mode includes a pilot injection pulse, a main injection pulse, a post injection pulse, and a second post injection pulse. The deNOx mode includes a pilot injection pulse, a main injection pulse, and a post injection pulse. The deSOx mode includes a pilot injection pulse, a main injection pulse, a post injection pulse, a second post injection pulse, and a third post injection pulse. The deSoot mode includes a pilot injection pulse, a main injection pulse, a post injection pulse, a second post injection pulse, and a third post injection pulse. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 08-21-2008 |
20080282675 | Temperature determination and control of exhaust aftertreatment system adsorbers - One embodiment is a unique method including determining a temperature of a NOx adsorber. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 11-20-2008 |
20100043399 | REDUCTANT INJECTION RATE SHAPING METHOD FOR REGENERATION OF AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS - The invention provides methods for regenerating pollutant storage and catalytic components of an internal combustion engine's exhaust gas aftertreatment system. These methods include introducing reductant in to catalytic components requiring regeneration in series of discreet portions during a Scheduled Regeneration Event. Typically the flow of exhaust gas to the catalytic component undergoing regeneration is at least partially reduced. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael Cunningham, Jackson, NJ US
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20090019738 | Autograph Board - An autograph board includes a transparent pocket for receiving a sports card. A card inserter/extracting tool is employed to insert or extract the card from the pocket in a manner that does minimal damage to the card and prevents finger prints, smudges and the like. The tool preferably includes a ribbed rib section, a long flat shaft and a hook portion that engages the bottom of the card in a slot between the hook section and the shaft. A tapered writing implement holder snaps onto the rib surrounding the autograph board and preferably mimics the shape of the writing implement that might be used, for example, a ball point pen in the shape of a baseball bat. The autograph board can snap into a frame having a triangular peak and a plurality of indentations which are adapted to engage a nail or similar protrusion in the wall. | 01-22-2009 |
Patrick Cunningham, Hallowell, ME US
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20100085381 | COORDINATE SYSTEM RECOVERY TOOL AND METHOD - A method of recovering coordinate system information for a geographic data file for which coordinate system information is unavailable. The method includes obtaining a raster image corresponding to the geographic data file, and correlating the raster image to the earth's surface. A list of probable coordinate systems for the raster image is generated, and a statistical analysis is performed for each likely coordinate system candidate. The suggested coordinate systems are then ranked using statistical analysis. | 04-08-2010 |
Peter Cunningham, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090047328 | CAFFEINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Described are caffeine-based delivery vehicles. A first delivery vehicle is a malleable strip that dissolves in an oral cavity. Buccal absorption provides a prompt mental and physical stimulation for the user. The strips are formulated with beneficial ingredients comprising caffeine, taurine and/or nitric oxide. The strips are contained in a small crush-proof package for convenience. A second delivery vehicle is a gel. The gel provides a prompt and sustained effect. The sustained effect based on gastric absorption of ingested gel that does not absorb through contact with a user's oral cavity. A high viscosity of the gel enhances the buccal absorption. Like the strips, the gel is formulated with beneficial ingredients comprising caffeine, taurine and/or nitric oxide. The gel is contained in packages having an integrated, re-sealable straw. | 02-19-2009 |
Philip R. Cunningham, Troy, MI US
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20090130664 | Methods and compositions for the identification of antibiotics that are not susceptible to antibiotic resistance in pseudomonas aeruginosa - The “instant evolution” system was initially developed in | 05-21-2009 |
20090305235 | Novel Targets For The Identification Of Antibiotics That Are Not Susceptible To Antibiotic Resistance - To identify conserved and variable regions of the 16 S rRNA, an instant evolution experiment was performed on the entire 16 S rRNA. Analysis of these mutants identified regions that are required for function. These conserved sequences may be used as targets for pharmaceuticals that are taxonomically specific and which are refractory to the development of drug resistance. | 12-10-2009 |
20110021748 | Non-Natural Peptides as Models for the Development of Antibiotics - Described herein are methods of screening one of the RNA hairpins in the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria to identify peptides that bind to it. The RNA hairpin target may be the 970 loop (aka helix 31 (h31)) or a modified version thereof. The identified peptides may inhibit protein synthesis and, therefore, may be used as a model for new antibiotics. | 01-27-2011 |
20130150260 | PEPTIDE ANTIMICROBIALS - Provided are methods and compositions for in vivo display and screening of peptides for antimicrobial activity. The methods can include expressing a random peptide library in a microbial cell culture and identifying clones in which microbial cell growth or survival is affected by the peptide expressed by that clone. Also provided are peptide antimicrobials identified using these methods and compositions. | 06-13-2013 |
20130330736 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTICS THAT ARE NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA - The “instant evolution” system was initially developed in | 12-12-2013 |
20130331559 | NOVEL TARGETS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTICS THAT ARE NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE - To identify conserved and variable regions of the 16 S rRNA, an instant evolution experiment was performed on the entire 16 S rRNA. Analysis of these mutants identified regions that are required for function. These conserved sequences may be used as targets for pharmaceuticals that are taxonomically specific and which are refractory to the development of drug resistance. | 12-12-2013 |
20130337544 | METHODS AND COMPOSITION FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTICS THAT ARE NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE - Compositions are provided to identify functional mutant ribosomes that may be used as drug targets. The compositions allow isolation and analysis of mutations that would normally be lethal and allow direct selection of rRNA mutants with predetermined levels of ribosome function. The compositions of the present invention may be used to identify antibiotics to treat a large number of human pathogens through the use of genetically engineered rRNA genes from a variety of species. The invention further provides novel plasmid constructs to be used in the methods of the invention. | 12-19-2013 |
Ray E. Cunningham, Monroe, GA US
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20100287908 | Jet engine shield and debris deflector - A jet engine bird and debris shield device is disclosed that is designed as a deflector to deflect large birds, such as geese weighing in excess of eight pounds, and keep from entering the turbine blades of a jet engine. The shield device is aerodynamically shaped in the form of a frustro-conical cylinder aligned to the direction of flight and attaches to the air intake portion of the jet engine. The shield is formed with a series of openings or slots that allow sufficient air to be entrained into the jet engine intake. The orientation and shape of the slots direct the air directly to the turbine blades of the engine. | 11-18-2010 |
Rex Cunningham, Avon Park, FL US
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20090019611 | Delta Shade - DeltaShade is an attractive perennial, vegetatively propagated | 01-15-2009 |
Richard Cunningham, Tucson, AZ US
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20090327813 | METHOD TO RECOVER FROM A BOOT DEVICE FAILURE DURING REBOOT OR SYSTEM IPL - A method of automatic recovery from a boot device failure and an initial program load (IPL) failure of an operating system (OS) comprises: receiving and complying with a user selected option of an action upon an event of a boot device failure and an IPL failure. The user selected option may consist of taking the action of attempting an auto reboot of the server with the selected boot device and continuing the reboot attempts using the reduced priority boot devices from the bootlist until detection of a boot success, or taking no action allowing for manual user intervention. | 12-31-2009 |
Richard L. Cunningham, Washington, DC US
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20090181350 | Medical Device And Procedure Simulation - A device is disclosed that includes an interface member including a material and a manipulandum movable in a degree of freedom. The manipulandum is able to penetrate the material. A sensor is configured to output a position signal based on the position of the manipulandum. An actuator is configured to output haptic feedback by applying a compressive force to the material based on the position signal. In other embodiments, a method is disclosed that includes receiving a position signal associated with a position of a manipulandum, where at least a portion of the manipulandum penetrates the interface material. Haptic feedback is output by varying a density of the interface material based on the position signal. | 07-16-2009 |
20110148794 | Haptic Interface for Palpation Simulation - A method for interfacing a user with a computer running an application program, the computer generating a graphical environment comprising a graphical object and a graphical representation of at least a portion of a living body, comprises providing an object in communication with the computer, controlling the graphical object in relation to manipulation of at least a portion of the object by the user, and outputting a haptic sensation to the user when the graphical object interacts with a region within the graphical representation to provide the user with haptic feedback related to a simulated palpation of the region. | 06-23-2011 |
Robert Cunningham, Plainfield, IN US
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20110190531 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN ETHYL ACETATE SOLVENT AND CO-PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - Recovery of an ethyl acetate solvent, optionally with the recovery of ethanol, from a crude product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of the crude product are employed to allow recovery of the ethyl acetate solvent. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190532 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN ESTER FEED STREAM FOR ESTERS PRODUCTION AND CO-PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - Recovery of an ester feed stream, optionally with the recovery of ethanol, from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of the crude ethanol products are employed to allow recovery of the ester feed stream and for integration of the ester feed stream with an esters production process. The composition of the ester feed stream may vary, but at least comprises ethyl acetate and ethanol. The ester feed stream may be fed to one or more locations within the esters production process depending on the composition of the ester feed stream. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190547 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING ETHANOL - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of the crude ethanol products are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. | 08-04-2011 |
20120046502 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING ETHANOL WITH VAPOR SEPARATION - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of the crude ethanol products are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. | 02-23-2012 |
Robert Cunningham, Stamford, CT US
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20090162201 | UNIFORM FATIGUE LIFE SPHERICAL ELASTOMERIC BEARING - An elastomeric spherical bearing includes a multiple of elastomeric layers with an essentially equivalent fatigue life. | 06-25-2009 |
20090268997 | SPHERICAL ELASTOMERIC BEARING WITH IMPROVED SHIM THICKNESS - An elastomeric spherical bearing includes a multiple of shims, at least two of which have different thicknesses. In one exemplary embodiment, each of the shims has a different thickness with a generally equivalent stress on each shim. | 10-29-2009 |
20120314982 | SPHERICAL ELASTOMERIC BEARING WITH IMPROVED SHIM THICKNESS - An elastomeric spherical bearing includes a multiple of shims, at least two of which have different thicknesses. In one exemplary embodiment, each of the shims has a different thickness with a generally equivalent stress on each shim. | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Dunham Cunningham, St. Louis, MO US
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20100240800 | BIOCIDAL ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A composition having biocidal properties comprises pre-fabricated elastomeric particles, a biocidal agent, and an adhesive phase combining the elastomeric particles and the biocidal agent, wherein the pre-fabricated elastomeric particles and the adhesive phase are made of different materials, and wherein the biocidal agent is present in the adhesive phase but is substantially absent from the pre-fabricated elastomeric particles. Elastomeric compositions or products of this disclosure are useful to prevent communicable diseases resulting from bodily exposure to pathogenic bacteria such as | 09-23-2010 |
Robert E. Cunningham, Tucson, AZ US
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20090008849 | Jig for Mounting Objects on a Wall or Ceiling - An article, method, and kit for holding an object in place on a wall that include a jig with a support member and a platform member that is coupled to, and extends perpendicularly from, the support member. The support member has a top end including a portion adapted to be positioned behind a wall-facing surface of an object placed upon the platform member and an opening that is adapted to removably engage a coupling device on or in a wall such that the support member is disposed in a substantially vertical hanging position upon the wall. The jig may further include a brace member that forms a triangle by connecting a lower side of the platform member to the support member. | 01-08-2009 |
Robert J. Cunningham, Levittown, NY US
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20090090551 | Modular multi-channel snake connector - A snake electrical connector comprising a central snake cable having a plurality of conductors terminating at a base connector at each end of the snake cable. Each of the base connectors has a respective plurality of individual electrical contacts corresponding to each conductor. A fan-out is provided at each end of the snake cable, each fan-out having a connector conductively mated with the contacts in the base connector of the snake cable, and a plurality of cables extending therefrom with an end connector at the distal end of each cable. A latching mechanism is provided for selectively attaching and detaching the connector of a fan-out to a base connector of said snake cable. The connector may be provided as a kit wherein a plurality of fan-outs is included at least some of which have a different array of connectors at their distal ends. | 04-09-2009 |
Robert R. Cunningham, Clawson, MI US
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20100089359 | CAM COVER - Cam covers including a shell of the plastic material reinforced with a support structure and one or more end caps and methods for making cam covers incorporating a plastic shell and a metal or plastic support structure and one or more end caps are described herein. | 04-15-2010 |
Roy Daniel Cunningham, Columbus, MS US
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20100229453 | JIG HEAD WITH A RATTLE - A jig used for fishing includes a jig head having a rattle positioned within a housing. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the jig head moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap, and a hook for catching fish protrudes from the housing. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229454 | RATTLING WEIGHT FOR FISHING BAITS - A rattle is intended to be used with a fishing bait. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the fishing bait moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap. | 09-16-2010 |
Scott Cunningham, Cheshire, CT US
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20100006620 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING VARIABLE HEIGHT SURGICAL FASTENERS - A surgical device for applying a plurality of surgical staples is provided. The device includes a staple fastening assembly attached to a surgical instrument. The staple fastening assembly includes a pair of cooperating jaws, a jaw operating mechanism, and a gap sensor. A staple magazine having a plurality of staples and an anvil member having a plurality of staple pockets are attached to the jaws. The staple magazine includes a staple crimping cam and a staple dimpling cam that are operatively coupled to the surgical instrument. The jaw operating mechanism is operatively connected to a drive assembly in the surgical instrument for moving the jaws for automatically setting a tissue gap between the cooperating jaws. The gap sensor cooperates with the jaw operating mechanism for controlling staple formation. | 01-14-2010 |
20100094336 | SURGICAL SE SUTURE NEEDLE - A surgical needle possesses enhanced needle attributes including needle sharpness and resistance to bending or breaking during use. The surgical needle includes an elongated needle body defining a longitudinal y axis and x and z axes transverse to the y axis. The elongated needle body includes a central shaft and a first end for attachment to a suture and a second needled end for penetrating tissue. The needled end includes lower and upper opposed planar surfaces and a pair of side surfaces extending between the lower and upper planar surfaces and contiguous therewith. The upper surface and side surfaces extend to a pointed tip. The lower surface extends to a cutting edge defined at the intersection of the side surfaces and proximal of the pointed tip. The cutting edge extends in oblique relation relative to the longitudinal axis of the needle body and terminates at the pointed tip. The linear cutting edge intersects the upper planar surface at an angle ranging from about 15° to about 30° relative to the longitudinal axis. The needle end may define a first transverse cross-sectional dimension adjacent the central shaft, and having a general trapezoidal configuration. The needle end also defines a second transverse cross-sectional dimension adjacent the pointed tip, and having a general triangular configuration. The first cross-sectional dimension may define a dimension along the z-axes corresponding to a first width of the needle end with the first width being greater than a corresponding shaft width of the central shaft. The first cross-sectional dimension defines a dimension along the x-axis corresponding to a first height of the needle end with the first height being less than a corresponding shaft height of the central shaft. | 04-15-2010 |
20110108603 | DIRECTIONALLY BIASED STAPLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - In accordance with the present disclosure a cartridge for use with a surgical stapler is disclosed. The cartridge has a plurality of individual directionally biased surgical staples therein and associated pushers for ejecting the staples from the cartridge, each of the staples being supported within the cartridge in spaced relation from adjacent staples and each of the staples comprising a backspan, and a pair of deformable legs depending from the backspan. The legs are configured to come into contact with anvil pockets for formation of the staple. Each of the staples has a substantially uniform cross-section along substantially the entire length of each leg, the cross-section includes a shape that is selected from the group consisting of a trapezoid, a triangle and a semicircle. | 05-12-2011 |
20110168756 | DIRECTIONALLY BIASED STAPLE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING THE STAPLE - In accordance with the present disclosure a directionally biased staple is provided for use in all types of surgical staplers having anvil structure against which the staple is formed. The directionally biased staple may be constructed in a wide variety of cross-sectional configurations including rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal, etc. All of the configurations are distinguished by having a bending region requiring more force to twist or malform the staple than is required to properly form the staple. Preferably, these staples have Moment of Inertia Ratios on the order of between about 1.1 to about 3.0. The staple preferably corresponds in other respects to conventional formed staples, i.e. having at least a pair of leg members interconnected by a crown portion wherein the leg members are formed by direct contact with the anvil. An anvil assembly is also provided for minimizing the malformation of staples. | 07-14-2011 |
20130233905 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING VARIABLE HEIGHT SURGICAL FASTENERS - A surgical device for applying a plurality of surgical staples is provided. The device includes a staple fastening assembly attached to a surgical instrument. The staple fastening assembly includes a pair of cooperating jaws, a jaw operating mechanism, and a gap sensor. A staple magazine having a plurality of staples and an anvil member having a plurality of staple pockets are attached to the jaws. The staple magazine includes a staple crimping cam and a staple dimpling cam that are operatively coupled to the surgical instrument. The jaw operating mechanism is operatively connected to a drive assembly in the surgical instrument for moving the jaws for automatically setting a tissue gap between the cooperating jaws. The gap sensor cooperates with the jaw operating mechanism for controlling staple formation. | 09-12-2013 |
Scott Cunningham, Tucson, AZ US
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20090164406 | Item banking system for standards-based assessment - An computer item banking system for standards-based assessments has test items used in standards-based assessments wherein a plurality of item specifications are developed using a specification building feature to create new, edit, move, and delete specifications and to assign specifications to one or more standards; a plurality of test items are constructed and edited using a test building feature to specify the type of item being constructed, points available for the item, and the type of bank to which the item is assigned; bank types include agency-wide assessments including benchmark tests and end-of-course examinations, and formative assessments such as classroom quizzes. The system includes means for certification of test items and preventing use of uncertified test items to be used in agency-wide assessments under construction. | 06-25-2009 |
20140188849 | ITEM BANKING SYSTEM FOR STANDARDS-BASED ASSESSMENT - An computer item banking system for standards-based assessments has test items used in standards-based assessments wherein a plurality of item specifications are developed using a specification building feature to create new, edit, move, and delete specifications and to assign specifications to one or more standards; a plurality of test items are constructed and edited using a test building feature to specify the type of item being constructed, points available for the item, and the type of bank to which the item is assigned; bank types include agency-wide assessments including benchmark tests and end-of-course examinations, and formative assessments such as classroom quizzes. The system includes means for certification of test items and preventing use of uncertified test items to be used in agency-wide assessments under construction. | 07-03-2014 |
Scott Nelson Cunningham, Cheshire, CT US
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20100133321 | DIRECTIONALLY BIASED STAPLE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLY - In accordance with the present disclosure a directionally biased staple is provided for use in all types of surgical staplers having anvil structure against which the staple is formed. The directionally biased staple may be constructed in a wide variety of cross-sectional configurations including rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal, etc. All of the configurations are distinguished by having a bending region requiring more force to twist or malform the staple than is required to properly form the staple. Preferably, these staples have Moment of Inertia Ratios on the order of between about 1.1 to about 3.0. The staple preferably corresponds in other respects to conventional formed staples, i.e. having at least a pair of leg members interconnected by a crown portion wherein the leg members are formed by direct contact with the anvil. An anvil assembly is also provided for minimizing the malformation of staples. | 06-03-2010 |
20120193390 | Directionally Biased Staple And Anvil Assembly - An anvil assembly for use with a surgical stapler having a tissue contact surface and a plurality of staple pockets formed in the tissue contact surface. Each of the plurality of staple pockets including first and second staple forming cups, each of the first and second staple forming cups having an outside portion and an inside portion, the inside portion of the first and second staple forming cups being positioned in close relation to each other and the outside portion of the first and second staple forming cups being positioned in spaced relation to each other. Each of the first and second staple forming cups being defined by sidewalls and an elongated base surface, wherein upper portions of the sidewalls intersect the tissue contact surface at a line of intersection, and wherein the line of intersection is curved along a majority of its length between the outside portion and the inside portion of each of the staple forming cups. | 08-02-2012 |
20140183243 | DIRECTIONALLY BIASED STAPLE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLY - An anvil assembly having a tissue contact surface and a plurality of staple pockets formed in the tissue contact surface. Each of the plurality of staple pockets including first and second staple forming cups, each of the first and second staple forming cups having an outside portion and an inside portion, the inside portion of the first and second staple forming cups being positioned in close relation to each other and the outside portion of the first and second staple forming cups being positioned in spaced relation to each other. Each of the first and second staple forming cups being defined by sidewalls and an elongated base surface, wherein upper portions of the sidewalls intersect the tissue contact surface at a line of intersection, and wherein the line of intersection is curved along a majority of its length between the outside portion and the inside portion of each of the staple forming cups. | 07-03-2014 |
Terrance G. Cunningham, Cedar Springs, MI US
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20090113707 | METHOD FOR REFURBISHING A VALVE SEAT IN A FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A method of refurbishing a fuel injector body valve seat. The method includes removing a poppet valve from the valve bore guide, machining the bore and valve seat to remove cavitation, machining to create an undercut a the stress riser, nitriding the valve bore guide and radiusing fuel passage to a sufficient depth to restore hardness thereto. | 05-07-2009 |
Thomas Cunningham, Lexington, KY US
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20100227739 | Exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout while exercising in accordance with the present invention. A resistance assembly is secured to the foot engaging support for applying resistance as a user moves the foot engaging support about the curvilinear track. A slide including a curvilinear carriage rides upon the curvilinear track and a first user engaging support is coupled to the slide for movement about the curvilinear track. A linear carriage rides upon a linear carriage rail supported by the support frame and a resistance assembly is coupled to the linear carriage. A slide bar links the curvilinear carriage of the slide to the linear carriage for the application of resistance as the user engaging support is moved about the curvilinear track. | 09-09-2010 |
Timothy J. Cunningham, Boulder, CO US
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William D. Cunningham, South Barrington, IL US
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20100114751 | METHOD FOR TRADING USING VOLUME SUBMISSIONS - A method for reducing the amount of time for a user to submit an order is provided. Volume submission allows a user to submit and revise orders with a single action on a volume entry region. Typically, a user has to set a price and quantity. Many users wait for specific prices or track prices dynamically based on predefined criteria. These trading styles eliminate the need to set the price manually for each transaction. It is advantageous to provide a list or menu of buttons or selections with preconfigured volumes for the user to choose, thus allowing the single action of choosing the volume to submit the order. | 05-06-2010 |