Tidwell, US
Amy C. Tidwell, Houston, TX US
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20140357929 | Method and System for Hydrocarbon Release Management - Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The system utilizes remote controlled devices equipped with herder delivery components. The system may utilize herders to perform in-situ burning of the oil slick. This method may provide dedicated remote control device for each response vessel to further enhance the response to oil slicks. | 12-04-2014 |
20150144567 | Method and System for Oil Release Management - Method and system is described for enhanced oil release management system by using one or more booms, one or more skimmers and one or more floating burners. The method and system may include skimmers to capture a fluid that is supplied to the floating burner. | 05-28-2015 |
20150175452 | Method and System for Using Subsea Dispersants - Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The method and system for managing a hydrocarbon release includes one or more vessels configured to collect mineral fines, to transfer the mineral fines to a hydrocarbon, and inject the mineral fines into the hydrocarbons at or near the hydrocarbon release location. The method may include subsea dredging or sediment collection in the vicinity of the mineral fines injection. This approach may be utilized to provide a continuous supply of material without interruption to injection operations. | 06-25-2015 |
20150284925 | Method and System For Oil Release Management - Method and system is described for enhanced oil release management system by using one or more booms, one or more skimmers and one or more floating burners. The method and system may include skimmers to capture a fluid that is supplied to the floating burner. | 10-08-2015 |
Brad Tidwell, Bellevue, WA US
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20150093733 | SOFTWARE PRODUCT USING GAMING PROTOCOLS AND TECHNOLOGY TO HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS - A software product using gaming protocols and technology to help people deal with chronic conditions is described herein comprising four modules. The first module presents a therapeutic component to teach condition management skills. The second module presents a query component to assess various conditions. The third module presents an activities component to determine progress towards learning condition management skills. The fourth module presents a progression module to track that progress. Progress reports detailing the user's progress may be provided. | 04-02-2015 |
David Brin Tidwell, Monroe, LA US
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20100205796 | METHOD TO ASSEMBLE WASH LIQUID SPRAY NOZZLES FOR A PULP MAT - A method to assemble a nozzle-fastener assembly including: inserting a hollow stem through a wash liquid direction device; inserting the hollow stem through a mounting block; positioning an inside surface of the mounting block against a curved surface of a wash liquid distribution pipe and an outside surface of the block against the wash liquid direction device; attaching the nozzle-fastener to an aperture in the pipe such that an inlet to the hollow stem is in fluid communication with a wash liquid passage in the pipe, wherein the stem extends through the mounting block and the wash liquid direction device, and the stem includes a outlet for the wash liquid passing through the hollow stem and to the wash liquid direction device, and wherein the wash liquid direction device and mounting block are held together by the attachment of the nozzle-fastener to the aperture in the wash liquid pipe. | 08-19-2010 |
Drannan Tidwell, Federal Way, WA US
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20140150209 | LIFT ADJUST SLIDING DOOR ROLLER - A sliding door roller system comprising a wheel housing, two roller wheels rotatably coupled to the wheel housing, an upper base, a second housing configured to be secured to a door and a ratchet mechanism coupled to the first housing and second housing, discretely stepping the second housing away from the first housing in a plurality of positions. | 06-05-2014 |
Durrell Tidwell, Burleson, TX US
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20080208229 | Motor Assembly for a Powered Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided for cutting bone and other tissue. The surgical instrument is powered by a pressurized fluid and includes a rotatable shaft connected to a dissection tool. The instrument includes a housing member comprising a one-piece base. A rotor housing chamber is defined by the base, and the rotatable shaft is located in the rotor housing chamber. A first bearing housing is defined by the base, located adjacent the rotor housing chamber, and houses a first bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A second bearing housing is defined by the base, located on an opposite side of the rotor housing chamber from the first bearing housing, and houses a second bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A passage is defined by the base and operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the base to the rotor housing chamber in order to rotate the rotatable shaft. | 08-28-2008 |
20090312761 | Surgical Cutting Instrument with Dual Surface Interlocking Coupling Arrangement - A hand-held surgical cutting instrument for cutting bone material with a surgical micro-saw blade has a plurality of openings formed therein. The surgical cutting instrument includes a hand-graspable body for manipulating the cutting instrument and a blade coupling mechanism attached to the body and being configured to attach to the surgical micro-saw blade. The blade coupling mechanism includes a first coupling member including a first blade-contacting surface. The first blade-contacting surface has at least one first protrusion extending therefrom and is configured to engage a first opening in the surgical saw blade. The blade coupling mechanism includes a second coupling member including a second blade-contacting surface facing the first blade-contacting surface of the first coupling member. The second blade-contacting surface having at least one second protrusion extending therefrom and configured to engage a second opening in the surgical saw blade. | 12-17-2009 |
20090312779 | Surgical Cutting Instrument With Near-Perimeter Interlocking Coupling Arrangement - A blade coupling mechanism for a hand-held surgical cutting instrument includes a first coupling member including a first blade-contacting surface and a first outer perimeter sidewall adjacent the first blade contacting surface. It also includes a second coupling member including a second blade-contacting surface facing the first blade-contacting surface of the first coupling member. The second coupling member includes a second outer perimeter sidewall adjacent the second blade contacting surface. The second blade-contacting surface and the second outer perimeter sidewall meet to define an outer edge. The second coupling member including a bore through the second blade contacting surface. The bore and the second blade contacting surface meeting to define an inner edge. Blade-engaging protrusions project from at least one of the first and second blade-contacting surfaces. The protrusions are spaced closer to the outer edge than the inner edge. | 12-17-2009 |
20100314200 | LUBRICATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage. | 12-16-2010 |
20130204256 | Deflectable Finger Connection Feature on Surgical Saw Blade - A surgical cutting blade for cutting bone material when the blade is coupled to a hand-held surgical saw includes a distal portion comprising a plurality of cutting teeth, a shank portion adjacent the distal portion, and a proximal portion adjacent the shank portion. The proximal portion may include a longitudinally extending slot having a proximal opening. The slot may be shaped to receive a portion of the surgical saw through the proximal opening. The proximal portion may have a plurality of deflectable fingers respectively separated from a plurality of main body portions by respective gaps. The plurality of deflectable fingers may extend adjacent the longitudinally extending slot, and may deflect into the gaps to increase and decrease a width of a portion of the slot. | 08-08-2013 |
20150128402 | Deflectable Finger Connection Feature On Surgical Saw Blade - A surgical cutting blade for cutting bone material when the blade is coupled to a hand-held surgical saw includes a distal portion comprising a plurality of cutting teeth, a shank portion adjacent the distal portion, and a proximal portion adjacent the shank portion. The proximal portion may include a longitudinally extending slot having a proximal opening. The slot may be shaped to receive a portion of the surgical saw through the proximal opening. The proximal portion may have a plurality of deflectable fingers respectively separated from a plurality of main body portions by respective gaps. The plurality of deflectable fingers may extend adjacent the longitudinally extending slot, and may deflect into the gaps to increase and decrease a width of a portion of the slot. | 05-14-2015 |
Durrell G. Tidwell, Burleson, TX US
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20130032435 | Lubrication And Exhaust System For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage. | 02-07-2013 |
20130274775 | Lubrication And Exhaust System For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A cartridge includes a body, a reservoir, a filter, and a tab. The body is configured to be held in a fixed relationship relative to a stem, wherein the body comprises an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to receive a fluid from a surgical instrument via the stem. The outlet is configured to output a first portion of the fluid from the cartridge. The reservoir is configured to receive the fluid from the inlet. The filter is configured to filter the first portion of the fluid as the first portion of the fluid is directed from the inlet, through the filter, and to the outlet. The tab connected to the body and configured to engage with the stem. The tab is configured to, when the cartridge is moved to disengage from the stem, at least one of break away from the body and become functionally inoperable. | 10-17-2013 |
20140046355 | Motor Assembly For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided for cutting bone and other tissue. The surgical instrument is powered by a pressurized fluid and includes a rotatable shaft connected to a dissection tool. The instrument includes a housing member comprising a one-piece base. A rotor housing chamber is defined by the base, and the rotatable shaft is located in the rotor housing chamber. A first hearing housing is defined by the base, located adjacent the rotor housing chamber, and houses a first bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A second bearing housing is defined by the base, located on an opposite side of the rotor housing chamber from the first bearing housing, and houses a second bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A passage is defined by the base and operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the base to the rotor housing chamber in order to rotate the rotatable shaft. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074098 | Surgical Cutting Instrument With Dual Surface Interlocking Coupling Arrangement - A hand-held surgical cutting instrument for cutting bone material with a surgical micro-saw blade has a plurality of openings formed therein. The surgical cutting instrument includes a hand-graspable body for manipulating the cutting instrument and a blade coupling mechanism attached to the body and being configured to attach to the surgical micro-saw blade. The blade coupling mechanism includes a first coupling member including a first blade-contacting surface. The first blade-contacting surface has at least one first protrusion extending therefrom and is configured to engage a first opening in the surgical saw blade. The blade coupling mechanism includes a second coupling member including a second blade-contacting surface facing the first blade-contacting surface of the first coupling member. The second blade-contacting surface having at least one second protrusion extending therefrom and configured to engage a second opening in the surgical saw blade. | 03-13-2014 |
20150025535 | Surgical Cutting Instrument With Near-Perimeter Interlocking Coupling Arrangement - A blade coupling mechanism for a hand-held surgical cutting instrument includes a first coupling member including a first blade-contacting surface and a first outer perimeter sidewall adjacent the first blade contacting surface. It also includes a second coupling member including a second blade-contacting surface facing the first blade-contacting surface of the first coupling member. The second coupling member includes a second outer perimeter sidewall adjacent the second blade contacting surface. The second blade-contacting surface and the second outer perimeter sidewall meet to define an outer edge. The second coupling member including a bore through the second blade contacting surface. The bore and the second blade contacting surface meeting to define an inner edge. Blade-engaging protrusions project from at least one of the first and second blade-contacting surfaces. The protrusions are spaced closer to the outer edge than the inner edge. | 01-22-2015 |
Gary R. Tidwell, Birmingham, AL US
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20080250078 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SERVER-BASED ERROR PROCESSING IN SUPPORT OF LEGACY-BASED USAGE AND BILLING SYSTEMS - An error processing system comprising a client/server based PC application supported by SQL Server databases for use with legacy usage metering and billing services. The error processing system provides increased functionality, flexibility and reliability of error processing at a much lower cost than was possible using error processing and correction systems built into legacy usage metering systems. Error processing is simplified for users by implementation of a PC based GUI screens developed in Visual Basic. | 10-09-2008 |
Hunter Tidwell, Nashville, TN US
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20130287613 | PERISTALTIC MICROPUMP AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A peristaltic micropump comprising one or more conduits configured to transfer one or more pumped fluids, wherein each conduit comprises: an inlet ( | 10-31-2013 |
J. Thomas Tidwell, Kingsport, TN US
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20080242887 | Optimized liquid-phase oxidation - Disclosed is an optimized process and apparatus for more efficiently and economically carrying out the liquid-phase oxidation of an oxidizable compound. Such liquid-phase oxidation is carried out in a bubble column reactor that provides for a highly efficient reaction at relatively low temperatures. When the oxidized compound is para-xylene and the product from the oxidation reaction is crude terephthalic acid (CTA), such CTA product can be purified and separated by more economical techniques than could be employed if the CTA were formed by a conventional high-temperature oxidation process. | 10-02-2008 |
Justin Tidwell, Waxhaw, NC US
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20100131969 | Methods and apparatus for audience research in a content-based network - Methods and apparatus for accurate, secure and uniform exchange of audience research data. In one embodiment, viewership data is provided in real-time and offers the ability to monitor audience activities regarding, among others, broadcast, VOD or DVR content. A standardized message configuration is optionally used also to permit maximum uniformity and accessibility of the data. Accuracy of data exchange is enforced by implementing a method of detecting system failures, and the transmission of incomplete messages. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that stored data is not traceable to a specific user account. The methods and apparatus may also be utilized in conjunction with systems enabling the insertion and/or recommendation of content or advertising based on data collected regarding user actions or events. Business methods are also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
20110015989 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING AN AUDIENCE IN A CONTENT-BASED NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for identifying, distributing, and/or utilizing data regarding audience qualities within an advertisement management system. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus of the present invention provide a technique for classifying data collected about an audience, and creating and grouping qualifiers to those classifications. Methods and apparatus for managing an advertising inventory via a management system, and using the aforementioned audience data, are also disclosed. The inventory is defined in one variant by predicted secondary content insertion opportunities and a particular audience of the primary content associated with the insertion opportunity. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016479 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TARGETED SECONDARY CONTENT INSERTION - Methods and apparatus for identification and insertion of content targeted to a particular audience within a content-based network, such as a cable television or satellite network. In one embodiment of the invention, audience qualities are identified and distributed to an advertisement decision maker, which uses the information to fulfill advertisement placement opportunities. Qualifiers about an existing or projected audience are classified utilizing an algorithm for qualifier weight and variance in order to determine the proximity any given qualifier may be to a target audience for an advertisement. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. Business methods are also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016482 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING AN AUDIENCE IN A CONTENT-BASED NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for identifying, creating and distributing audience qualities and other information to an advertisement management system and/or an advertisement decision maker. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus of the invention provide a technique for classifying data collected about an audience, and creating and grouping qualifiers to those classifications. The invention further includes methods and apparatus for managing an advertising inventory via a management system. The inventory is defined in one variant by predicted or known secondary content insertion opportunities, and a particular audience of the primary content associated with the insertion opportunity. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. | 01-20-2011 |
20110110515 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIENCE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for collection and processing of data relating to users of a content-delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network is a cable or satellite or HFCu network, and the apparatus includes an architecture for routinely harvesting, parsing, processing, and storing data relating to the activities of the users (e.g., subscribers) of the network. In one variant, at least portions of the data are anonymized to protect subscriber privacy. | 05-12-2011 |
20110264530 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC SECONDARY CONTENT AND DATA INSERTION AND DELIVERY - Apparatus and methods for providing primary and secondary content and data to users. In one embodiment, management entities at a content delivery network core cooperate to provide primary content with contextually related or germane inserted secondary content to user devices. Inserted secondary content may include e.g., advertisements, multimedia applications, interactive programming, and scheduled programming. A network entity monitors user-specific data such as demographics, geographic location, and viewing patterns, and facilitates content selection and delivery based thereon. Content insertion may further be managed by a campaign manager according to business rules. In another embodiment, the primary and secondary content is pushed to a device at or near the network edge based on the applicability thereof to devices serviced by the edge device. | 10-27-2011 |
20120005527 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION - Methods and apparatus for collection, validation, analysis, and automated error correction of data regarding user interaction with content. In one embodiment, statistical methods are used to arrive at expected values for the collected data. The data is compared to the expected value and must meet one or more acceptance criteria (e.g., be within a prescribed range) to be considered valid. The prescribed range is determined by the network operator, or a computer program adapted to generate this value. The invention enables a network operator to assess a large volume of data without requiring significant amounts of manual monitoring and/or error correction. The ability to collect, validate and analyze data across multiple platforms is also provided. Still further, an automated system capable of learning evaluation and error correction patterns is disclosed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120124161 | APPARATUS AND METHODS ENSURING DATA PRIVACY IN A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for ensuring the privacy of users and/or devices in a content delivery network from which data regarding the users' interaction with content is collected and distributed. In one embodiment, “tuning” records which describe the interaction of users with content or other activities of interest are collected. It is determined whether an opportunity for compromise of the user's privacy (e.g., by derivative association) is present. If it is determined that such an opportunity exists, at least portions of the data are modified (e.g., collapsed). The modification may comprise replacing a first explicit data value with a second descriptive data value, increasing a range for the value, generalizing the value, removing the value, or encoding the value. Further processing of the collected tuning records may include, validating the data, accounting for latency, and generating reports based thereon. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124606 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CHARACTERIZING LATENCY IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for identification and characterization of latency in a content delivery network. In one embodiment, interaction of users with content is recorded via the collection of a plurality of tuning records; the latency is then utilize to adjust the timing on the tuning records to account for lapses in time for sending these from between entities of the network and the user devices, and for processing occurring at the devices as required. The latency is determined by taking into account an experimentally or manufacturer-derived device specific latency component, and a network latency component. The network latency component is determined in one variant by sending a message to the device from the network requesting a current system time (or other response). Once the timing of the tuning records is adjusted, these tuning records may be relied upon as being accurate representations of subscriber interaction with content on a second-by-second basis. Accordingly, tuning records may be obtained and analyzed for content which lasts for very short periods of time (e.g. advertisements). | 05-17-2012 |
20130276022 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING MEDIA OPTIONS IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Apparatus and methods for providing media options over a network. In one embodiment, the media options are presented in conjunction with a promotion or advertisement for particular content. The precise ones of a plurality of disclosed options that will be presented may be determined based at least in part on a campaign established by a content management entity and a current availability of the content. For example, certain media options may only be made available for content that is currently available, while other options may be only available for content available at a future date/time, or during a particular time window. Rules for determining which options are to be provided in conjunction with which content and/or advertisements are established and by a content management entity, such as an entity of a multiple systems operator (MSO). | 10-17-2013 |
20130298149 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION - Methods and apparatus for collection, validation, analysis, and automated error correction of data regarding user interaction with content. In one embodiment, statistical methods are used to arrive at expected values for the collected data. The data is compared to the expected value and must meet one or more acceptance criteria (e.g., be within a prescribed range) to be considered valid. The prescribed range is determined by the network operator, or a computer program adapted to generate this value. The invention enables a network operator to assess a large volume of data without requiring significant amounts of manual monitoring and/or error correction. The ability to collect, validate and analyze data across multiple platforms is also provided. Still further, an automated system capable of learning evaluation and error correction patterns is disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
20140359649 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIENCE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for collection and processing of data relating to users of a content-delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network is a cable or satellite or HFCu network, and the apparatus includes an architecture for routinely harvesting, parsing, processing, and storing data relating to the activities of the users (e.g., subscribers) of the network. In one variant, at least portions of the data are anonymized to protect subscriber privacy. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366051 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIENCE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for collection and processing of data relating to users of a content-delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network is a cable or satellite or HFCu network, and the apparatus includes an architecture for routinely harvesting, parsing, processing, and storing data relating to the activities of the users (e.g., subscribers) of the network. In one variant, at least portions of the data are anonymized to protect subscriber privacy. | 12-11-2014 |
20150058883 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TARGETED SECONDARY CONTENT INSERTION - Methods and apparatus for identification and insertion of content targeted to a particular audience within a content-based network, such as a cable television or satellite network. In one embodiment of the invention, audience qualities are identified and distributed to an advertisement decision maker, which uses the information to fulfill advertisement placement opportunities. Qualifiers about an existing or projected audience are classified utilizing an algorithm for qualifier weight and variance in order to determine the proximity any given qualifier may be to a target audience for an advertisement. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. Business methods are also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150188794 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CHARACTERIZING LATENCY IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for identification and characterization of latency in a content delivery network. In one embodiment, interaction of users with content is recorded via the collection of a plurality of tuning records; the latency is then utilize to adjust the timing on the tuning records to account for lapses in time for sending these from between entities of the network and the user devices, and for processing occurring at the devices as required. The latency is determined by taking into account an experimentally or manufacturer-derived device specific latency component, and a network latency component. The network latency component is determined in one variant by sending a message to the device from the network requesting a current system time (or other response). Once the timing of the tuning records is adjusted, these tuning records may be relied upon as being accurate representations of subscriber interaction with content on a second-by-second basis. Accordingly, tuning records may be obtained and analyzed for content which lasts for very short periods of time (e.g. advertisements). | 07-02-2015 |
20150189396 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING AN AUDIENCE IN A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for identifying, distributing, and/or utilizing data regarding audience qualities within an advertisement management system. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus of the present invention provide a technique for classifying data collected about an audience, and creating and grouping qualifiers to those classifications. Methods and apparatus for managing an advertising inventory via a management system, and using the aforementioned audience data, are also disclosed. The inventory is defined in one variant by predicted secondary content insertion opportunities and a particular audience of the primary content associated with the insertion opportunity. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. | 07-02-2015 |
20150312611 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING MEDIA OPTIONS IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Apparatus and methods for providing media options over a network. In one embodiment, the media options are presented in conjunction with a promotion or advertisement for particular content. The precise ones of a plurality of disclosed options that will be presented may be determined based at least in part on a campaign established by a content management entity and a current availability of the content. For example, certain media options may only be made available for content that is currently available, while other options may be only available for content available at a future date/time, or during a particular time window. Rules for determining which options are to be provided in conjunction with which content and/or advertisements are established and by a content management entity, such as an entity of a multiple systems operator (MSO). | 10-29-2015 |
Kenny Tidwell, Los Altos, CA US
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20090064333 | Pattern Discovery in a Network System - Patterns can be discovered in events collected by a network system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes collecting and storing events from a variety of monitor devices. In one embodiment, a subset of the stored events is provided to a manager as an event stream. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes the manager discovering one or more previously unknown event patterns in the event stream. | 03-05-2009 |
20150304333 | Network Zone Identification In A Network Security System - Different network segments can have overlapping address spaces. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a distributed agent of a security system receiving a security event from a network device monitored by the agent. In one embodiment, the agent normalizes the security event into an event schema including one or more zone fields. In one embodiment, the agent also determines one or more zones associated with the received security event, the one or more zones each describing a part of a network, and populates the one or more zone fields using the determined one or more zones. | 10-22-2015 |
Kristin A. Tidwell, Burnsville, NC US
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20140159446 | SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. | 06-12-2014 |
20150013069 | SUPPORT PILLOW WITH CENTER PANEL HAVING MULTIPLE FABRIC PIECES - A support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body is constructed of a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. A center panel is constructed multiple pieces of fabric and is coupled to the two sides using stitching. | 01-15-2015 |
Kristin A. Tidwell, Denver, CO US
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20090000036 | NURSING SUPPORT PILLOWS AND METHODS - A pillow system comprises a curved main pillow having a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved and is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. A padded attachment member may be removably attachable to the pillow body, and may have a flexible midportion that permits the attachment member to be folded in half. The pillow may include a belt having two portions that may be coupled to each other to secure the pillow body around a user. | 01-01-2009 |
20090007335 | SUPPORT PILLOWS WITH STRETCH PANELS - In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a stretchable material and has a variable width. | 01-08-2009 |
20090235459 | BOOSTER ACCESSORY FOR SUPPORT PILLOWS - A pillow system comprises a curved pillow body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a midsection and a pair of curved arms that each have an end. The system also includes a padded booster that is configured to rest on the top surface of the pillow body. The booster has a midportion and a pair of ends. The ends have a height that is larger than the height at the midportion, and the midportion is flexible to permit the booster to be folded in half. | 09-24-2009 |
20110117808 | TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods enable attaching toys or other items to child care equipment such as a play gyms, swings, bouncers, changing pads, and the like. Attachment is accomplished by passing a compressible portion of the item to be attached through an opening in the child care equipment. The opening may be provided by a hole in the equipment, or by a hole in a clip engaged with a rod embedded in or attached to the equipment. The clip may slide along the rod to adjust the position of the item. In one application, rods embedded in a play gym provide a structural support for a canopy of the play gym, and also may receive clips for attaching toys or other items to the play gym. | 05-19-2011 |
20110154572 | PILLOW WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A pillow includes a compressible fill material and a flexible shell covering the fill material. A track is at least partially embedded in the flexible shell, and a clip is slidingly engaged with the track. The clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the pillow. Various kinds of items may be attached. In another variation, a slipcover includes a flexible shell configured to conform to an outer shape of a particular pillow, and also includes a track at least partially embedded in the flexible shell. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track and defines an opening. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156455 | SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163520 | STROLLER LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A stroller liner includes a flexible body configured to nest in the seat portion of a stroller, a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the stroller liner, and a clip slidingly engaged with the track, the clip defining an opening for attaching an item to the stroller liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and may define one or more openings positioned to receive portions of a seat belt of the stroller through the body when the stroller liner is nested in the seat portion of the stroller, to secure a child in the stroller. | 07-07-2011 |
20130280983 | BABY HOLDING AND ENTERTAINING APPARATUS - A child play gym system includes a canopy that may be formed by a number of rods. A canopy track may be fixedly coupled to a particular rod, and a canopy clip may be slidingly coupled with the canopy track. A base may be coupled to the canopy so that the canopy arches over the base. A base track may be fixedly coupled to the base, and a base clip may be slidingly coupled with the base track. An item may include a body and a coupling member and may be coupled to the body by a tether. The coupling member may be resilient so that the item may be coupled to the canopy clip or the pad clip when the coupling member is compressed and inserted within an opening of the one of the clips so that the tether extends at least partially through the opening. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280984 | PLAY MAT AND SYSTEM - A play mat is formed from a cushion material enclosed by fabric. A flexible rod-like element with a substantially continuous outer surface may be fixedly coupled to a portion of the mat. A slidable member is slidingly coupled with the rod-like element. In some cases, at least one article is coupled to the slidable member. The article includes a first item coupled to a second item by a length of material. The first item may be resilient so that the article is coupled to the slidable member when the first item is compressed and passed through an opening of the slidable member so that at least a portion of the length of material is positioned within the opening. | 10-24-2013 |
20130340173 | SUPPORT PILLOW WITH CENTER PANEL - In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias. | 12-26-2013 |
Larry Tidwell, Alvin, TX US
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20100116492 | Locator tool and methods of use - Methods and devices are provided for accurately determining depths of certain structures in downhole strings. Locator tools comprise a shaft and a plurality of locator springs longitudinally mounted on the shaft. The locator springs are biased to expand and are configured to compress to allow the tool to traverse past restrictions in the downhole string. Each locator spring includes a locating pad that allows it to engage with an internal locating notch in the downhole string. The internal locating notch is sized to mate with the locator tool, i.e., to allow the locator springs to engage the internal locating notch. In this way, the depth of internal locating notches may be determined precisely and accurately by sensing engagement of the tool with the internal locating notch. Advantages of certain embodiments include more accurate depth determination, repeatable engagements of the tool, and reduced false engagements. | 05-13-2010 |
Leslie A. Tidwell, Ketchum, ID US
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20100005018 | PEER-TO-PEER LENDING SYSTEM FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL GOALS - A system and method for realizing a peer-to-peer lending system directed toward equipment based projects related to an identified social goal. The preferred embodiment contemplates an internet web system that facilitates the funding of pre-approved, small to medium sided “green” energy projects to encourage alternate energy efforts and related environmentally friendly projects. The invention utilizes a number of subsystems not found in prior art peer-to-peer lending systems that facilitate these kinds of projects including, but not limited to, integrating support for secondary loans into the system, allowing the system to use social friendly equipment as collateral for the loans, and reporting carbon credits created by realization of the projects, thus allowing lenders to provide loans to facilitate a specified social goal and measure their effectiveness in furthering a social goal. | 01-07-2010 |
Lisa C. Tidwell, Houston, TX US
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20080215471 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIORITIZING RECONCILEMENT INFORMATION SEARCHES - Systems and methods are disclosed for assisting a check-cashing entity to efficiently and accurately locate relevant positive pay information or other reconcilement information regarding a check or other negotiable instrument that has been presented in association with a request to cash, deposit, use as payment or other otherwise accept the check or negotiable instrument. In various embodiments, when a plurality of potentially useful reconcilement information sources are selected for querying in association with a proposed check-cashing transaction from amongst a set of available reconcilement information sources, factors relating to the transaction, factors relating to characteristics of the information sources, and factors relating to preferences on the part of the check-cashing entity may be considered in order to select and prioritize the querying of information sources that are deemed likely to hold desired reconcilement information. | 09-04-2008 |
Lon C. Tidwell, Emporia, KS US
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20080289840 | IMPACT POWER TOOL WITH A PRECISION CONTROLLED DRIVE SYSTEM - An improved impact power tool for carving and engraving an article comprises an air delivery system operable to communicate with a pressurized air source; a drive assembly operable to receive air from the pressurized air source via the air delivery system; a hand held device in driven communication with the drive assembly; and a housing for storage of the air delivery system and drive assembly. The tool includes an improved valve design, a throttle bias valve, and an air storage tank housed within the housing, and an improved housing construction. The improved valve design and air storage tank enable greater stroke speeds of a work tool over a wider power range while also improving the crispness and speed of the impact reaction time over the entire range. The throttle bias valve is in communication with an additional exhaust path, such that the bias valve allows improved control of the hand held device and improved operation over a wider range of air pressures. | 11-27-2008 |
20100307784 | PROPORTIONAL PILOT-CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATICALLY POWERED HAND-HELD TOOLS - A control system for use in conjunction with a primary power system and operable to control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool broadly comprises an air delivery assembly operable to communicate with a pressurized air source; a control assembly including an exhaust line from the primary power system and to the control assembly, a spool valve in fluid communication with the supply line and the exhaust line, and a control line in fluid communication with the spool valve and the hand-held tool; a tool assembly comprising the hand-held tool for performing delicate hand working operations; and a housing for at least partial storage of the air delivery assembly and the control assembly. The primary power system and the control system operate in conjunction with each other to both power and precisely control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool. | 12-09-2010 |
20120222762 | PROPORTIONAL PILOT-CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATICALLY POWERED HAND-HELD TOOLS - A control system for use in conjunction with a primary power system and operable to control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool broadly comprises an air delivery assembly operable to communicate with a pressurized air source; a control assembly including an exhaust line from the primary power system and to the control assembly, a spool valve in fluid communication with the supply line and the exhaust line, and a control line in fluid communication with the spool valve and the hand-held tool; a tool assembly comprising the hand-held tool for performing delicate hand working operations; and a housing for at least partial storage of the air delivery assembly and the control assembly. The primary power system and the control system operate in conjunction with each other to both power and precisely control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool. | 09-06-2012 |
20140220865 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SHARPENING A TOOL IN A FIXED GEOMETRY - A system for sharpening a tool bit in a fixed geometry has a base with a support platform and guide rod attached to and extending from the platform; a fixture including a longitudinal extending body with a plurality of linear bore holes extending through a transverse width of the fixture; and a tool bit support assembly removeably connected to the fixture for receiving the tool bit. In operation, the system provides for a user to insert the guide rod through one of the bore holes in the plurality and to position the tool bit in a fixed orientation for sharpening a free end of the tool bit. By forming the fixture with a specific number of bore holes, each positioned at a precise angle within the fixture, the system provides for the sharpening of the tool bit in a fixed geometry in a way that is consistent, precise, and repeatable. | 08-07-2014 |
Marcus Tidwell, North Royalton, OH US
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20090138435 | TECHNIQUES FOR SEARCHING AND PRESENTING SEARCH RESULTS - Techniques for searching and presenting search results to a user are provided. A search is decomposed into sub search combinations. Logical operator ordering is maintained within each sub search combination and each sub search combination is processed to acquire a waterfall count for the resulting answer set associated with processing that sub search combination. The sub search combinations and their waterfall counts are then presented to the user for visual inspection and analysis. | 05-28-2009 |
Marcus Philip Tidwell, North Royalton, OH US
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20120078941 | QUERY ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive user-specified input data from a user input device as a segment query that includes a plurality of criteria, and to store individual counts and at least one additional count in a storage medium. The individual counts are derived from processing the segment query as a corresponding plurality of queries associated with each of the criteria, and the at least one additional count comprises an intersection of at least two of the criteria, regardless of whether the user-specified input data includes an intersection operation. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
20120254800 | INDEPENDENT ATTRIBUTE FILTERING - A graphical user interface (GUI) tool is presented to a user for interacting with an underlying database. The GUI tool includes a field selection and attribute selections for the field. The user selects a field and an attribute for that field and is presented with a first list of values retrieved from the database for the selected attribute. Next, the user selects a filter for the attribute within the GUI tool and a second reduced list of values is presented to the user within the GUI tool representing the filtered first list of values acquired by applying the filter. | 10-04-2012 |
Michael R. Tidwell, Bloomington, IN US
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20110313639 | SERVICE BAY HIGH PRESSURE COMMON RAIL INJECTOR PERFORMANCE TEST - A method for testing a fuel injector including providing an engine with a common rail fuel injection system having one or more fuel injectors; operating the engine at a selected set of operating conditions; conducting a motoring event; allowing a first settling duration; measuring a first rail pressure; operating a first selected injector including operating the first selected injector singly in response to a selected fuel quantity, a selected number of combustion cycles, and a selected number of injections per combustion cycle; allowing a second settling duration; measuring a second rail pressure; calculating a pressure difference value in response to the first rail pressure and the second rail pressure; inferring an amount of fuel delivered by the first selected injector in response to the pressure difference value; and evaluating a first performance factor of the first selected injector in response to the amount of fuel delivered. | 12-22-2011 |
Michael Robert Tidwell, Bloomington, IN US
Michael W. Tidwell, Lakehills, TX US
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20130035351 | Oximes For Treatment Of Peripheral And Central Nervous System Exposure To Acetyl Cholinesterase Inhibitors - The present invention relates to non-charged oxime compounds which are acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) reactivators of inhibited AChE and which protect against organophosphate poisoning both peripherally and in the central nervous system. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for preparing the reactivator compounds and associated intermediates. | 02-07-2013 |
20140066421 | OXIMES FOR TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EXPOSURE TO ACETYL CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to non-charged oxime compounds which are acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) reactivators of inhibited AChE and which protect against organophosphate poisoning both peripherally and in the central nervous system. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for preparing the reactivator compounds and associated intermediates. | 03-06-2014 |
20140350262 | Reactivators Of Organophosphorous Inhibited Acetylcholinesterase - The present invention relates to organophosphate-inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivators with central nervous system (CNS) bioavailability and their associated methods of preparation including their use for treatment of exposure to AChE inhibitors such as an organophosphate (OP) insecticides and nerve agents. | 11-27-2014 |
Michael Wade Tidwell, Greenwood, IN US
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20100075976 | SUBSTITUTED PIPERAZINYL PYRAZINES AND PYRIDINES AS 5-HT7 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention provides selective 5-HT | 03-25-2010 |
Michael Wade Tidwell, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090099155 | 6-SUBSTITUTED 2,3,4,5-TETRAHYDRO-1H-BENZO[D]AZEPINES AS 5-HT2C RECEPTOR AGONISTS - The present invention provides 6-substituted 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzoazepines of Formula I as selective 5-HT | 04-16-2009 |
Michael Wade Tidwell, Lakehills, TX US
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20100160288 | Purine Compounds - A compound of the formula: | 06-24-2010 |
20120028961 | 6 Substituted 2, 3,4,5 Tetrahydro-1H-Benzo[d]Azepines as 5-HT2c Receptor Agonist - The present invention provides 6-substituted 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[d]azepines of Formula I as selective 5-HT | 02-02-2012 |
Paul Tidwell, Sammamish, WA US
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20080285088 | Techniques to manage facsimile communications - Techniques to manage facsimile communications are described. An apparatus may comprise a facsimile device having an assigned access number, and a call terminal having the assigned access number and a facsimile control module, the call terminal to establish a call connection in response to a call request with the access number, and the facsimile control module to detect facsimile information and transfer the call connection from the call terminal to the facsimile device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-20-2008 |
20080304635 | USER INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE AND PROTOCOL FOR RICH CLIENT CONTROLLED VOICEMAIL - Systems and methods that control a voice mail experience from a client side of a voice mail server system and enhance features thereof. A dynamic voice mail user interface can change based on what predetermined activity the user engages in. Moreover, a field component further enables a caller to identify characteristics of the voice mail. An XML based protocol empowers a client application to control state of the voice mail system, wherein a session Initiation Protocol (SIP) INFO request or response can carry out voicemail control command, result and event. | 12-11-2008 |
20120170725 | Communicating Information Pertaining to Cancelling of Forked Call Requests - Multiple instances of an incoming call in a unified communication system capable of communicating through multiple networks are provided to devices and/or applications associated with the called party. Upon acceptance or a global rejection of the incoming call through one of the end devices/applications, the remainder are provided a cancellation notice for the forked call request that includes information associated with which end device took the action, what type of action was taken, whether the action was based on automatic policy implementation. | 07-05-2012 |
Paul Tidwell, Leesburg, VA US
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20120174017 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR INNOVATION MANAGEMENT - An innovation management system and method are provided that automate a workflow through various stages, including identification of an innovation; collection of data about the innovation; assessment of the innovation; decision-making about whether/how to protect the innovation; submission of appropriate materials to obtain protection; and reassessment of the innovation after protection is in place. The system may prompt an innovator to establish an initial link between an innovation and an aspect of the business, such as a specific product line. The system may also facilitate assessment and reassessment of the innovation by prompting users to evaluate and modify the link between the innovation and the aspect of the business. The system may also generate customizable reports demonstrating a strength of the links between various innovations and various aspects of the business and/or product lines. | 07-05-2012 |
20130173497 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING NEW DOMAINS - Systems and methods for creating a new domain, such as a top-level domain or a second-level domain, make use of a Domain Manager that enables a user to enter data that is necessary or optional to implement the creation of a new domain. Systems such as, for example, a Registry and one or more Registrars, may use the data defined by the Domain Manager to create a new domain. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul Tidwell, Redmond, WA US
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20140002504 | GENERATION BASED UPDATE SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Paul Tidwell, Sammammish, WA US
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20140245420 | WEB TICKET BASED UPON A SYMMETRIC KEY USABLE FOR USER AUTHENTICATION - Described herein are various aspects pertaining to a web ticket that is used in connection with authenticating a user. The web ticket is generated through use of a symmetric key, and is less than two hundred bytes in size. A ticket issuer executing on a first computing device generates the web ticket responsive to receiving authentication data from a client computing device, and transmits the web ticket to such client computing device. The client computing device includes the web ticket in requests for data transmitted to a second server computing device that is in communication with the ticket issuer. The second server computing device includes a validator that validates the web ticket using the symmetric key, which is shared between the first server and the second server. | 08-28-2014 |
Paul D. Tidwell, Sammamish, WA US
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20090116634 | ACCOMMODATION OF TWO INDEPENDENT TELEPHONY SYSTEMS - Independent telephony systems are integrated by using symmetric forking from both systems. Calls received by either system are forked to the other system. Thus, a call can be accepted by one of the systems, using its external interfaces, and presented to all devices in both systems. Each system is enabled to leverage internal call control advanced features to enhance overall user experience. Internally inserted parameters to call requests are used between the two systems for preventing endless loop of calls between the integrated systems. | 05-07-2009 |
20090238358 | COMMUNICATING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CANCELLING OF FORKED CALL REQUESTS - Multiple instances of an incoming call in a unified communication system capable of communicating through multiple networks are provided to devices and/or applications associated with the called party. Upon acceptance or a global rejection of the incoming call through one of the end devices/applications, the remainder are provided a cancellation notice for the forked call request that includes information associated with which end device took the action, what type of action was taken, whether the action was based on automatic policy implementation. | 09-24-2009 |
20100034361 | AUGMENTING A CALL WITH CONTEXT - A method and system for providing context of a caller to a callee when a call is initiated is provided. The context system executing on the calling device collects context for the call. The calling device initiates the call and sends a message to the callee that includes the context. Upon receiving the message, the callee device notifies the caller that a call has been initiated and displays the received context. The callee can decide based on the received context whether to answer the call or not answer the call. | 02-11-2010 |
20130070914 | AUGMENTING A CALL WITH CONTEXT - A method and system for providing context of a caller to a callee when a call is initiated is provided. The context system executing on the calling device collects context for the call. The calling device initiates the call and sends a message to the callee that includes the context. Upon receiving the message, the callee device notifies the caller that a call has been initiated and displays the received context. The callee can decide based on the received context whether to answer the call or not answer the call. | 03-21-2013 |
20140044244 | VOICEMAIL SCREENING AND CALL RETRIEVAL - Handling an incoming call from a caller to a user includes prompting a caller to record a message to the user and sending a special command to a user communication device indicting that the incoming call is available for screening and retrieving. In response to the user indicating a desire to screen the incoming call, the user listens to the message while the caller is leaving the message. In response to the user indicating a desire to retrieve the incoming call, the call is transferred to the user communication device. In response to the user indicating a desire to screen the call, an incoming media stream from the incoming call may be forked so that the message is being recorded while the user is listening to the message at the user communication device. | 02-13-2014 |
Richard R. Tidwell, Pittsboro, NC US
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20080221191 | Cationic substituted benzofurans as antimicrobial agents - A method of treating a | 09-11-2008 |
20100249175 | Dicationic compounds which selectively recognize G-quadruplex DNA - Dicationic compounds that are highly selective for binding G-quadruplex DNA are described. Several compounds exhibit groove binding toward G-quadruplex DNA and in vitro and in vivo activity versus | 09-30-2010 |
20100331368 | 2,5-DIARYL SELENOPHENE COMPOUNDS, AZA 2,5-DIARYL THIOPHENE COMPOUNDS, AND THEIR PRODRUGS AS ANTIPROTOZOAL AGENTS - Novel dicationic 2,5-diaryl selenophene compounds are described. Also described are novel aza analogues of dicationic 2,5-diaryl thiophenes. The presently disclosed dicationic compounds exhibit in vitro activity versus | 12-30-2010 |
20110257199 | NOVEL TERARYL COMPOUNDS AS ANTIPARASITIC AGENTS - Novel dicationic terphenyl compounds and their aza analogues. Methods for combating microbial infections with novel dicationic terphenyl compounds and their aza analogues. Processes for synthesizing novel dicationic terphenyl compounds and their aza analogues. | 10-20-2011 |
Ryan Tidwell, Elk Grove, CA US
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20150382208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING WIRELESS PROBE DEVICES - Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, providing testing criteria to a probe device located at a venue enabling the probe device to perform testing of first communication services via a first wireless access technology utilizing a distributed antenna system of the venue and testing of second communication services via a second wireless access technology utilizing the distributed antenna system according to the testing criteria, and receiving performance data from a database server responsive to the data query, where the performance data is representative of test results generated from the testing of the first and second communication services by the probe device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-31-2015 |
20150382212 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND ADJUSTING MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION SERVICES AT A VENUE - Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, initiating first and second groups of communication sessions according to testing criteria where the first group of communication sessions is established via a local area wireless access technology utilizing the distributed antenna system and the second group of communication sessions is established via the second radio access technology utilizing the distributed antenna system, and measuring performance data for the first and second groups of communication sessions according to the testing criteria. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-31-2015 |
Ryan Shaw Tidwell, Seattle, WA US
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20150283764 | RADIUS FILLERS FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, COMPOSITE STRUCTURES THAT INCLUDE RADIUS FILLERS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Radius fillers for composite structures, composite structures that include radius fillers, and systems and methods of forming the same are disclosed herein. The methods include determining a transverse cross-sectional shape of an elongate void space, which extends within a transition region that is defined by a plurality of plies of composite material, and determining a material property field of the transition region. The methods further include forming the radius filler by combining a plurality of lengths of composite tape to define a radius filler cross-sectional shape, which corresponds to the transverse cross-sectional shape of the elongate void space, and orienting a plurality of lengths of reinforcing fiber in each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape based, at least in part, on the material property field of the transition region. The radius fillers include radius fillers with selectively oriented reinforcing fibers. The composite structures include the radius fillers. | 10-08-2015 |
Samuel P. Tidwell, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130256382 | MOVABLE MEMBER FOR USE WITH A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR - A cutting blade for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument is disclosed therein. The cutting blade can include one or more features to direct or displace substances released from within the tissue thickness compensators used with the surgical instrument. The cutting blade may include a textured surface that can cause substances from the tissue thickness compensator to spread across the blade surface. | 10-03-2013 |
Terry Tidwell, Brentwood, MO US
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20150310077 | Method and Apparatus for Accelerated Data Translation Using Record Layout Detection - Various methods and apparatuses are described for performing high speed translations of data. In an example embodiment, record layout detection can be performed for data. In another example embodiment, data pivoting prior to field-specific data processing can be performed. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310087 | Method and Apparatus for Record Pivoting to Accelerate Processing of Data Fields - Various methods and apparatuses are described for performing high speed translations of data. In an example embodiment, record layout detection can be performed for data. In another example embodiment, data pivoting prior to field-specific data processing can be performed. | 10-29-2015 |
Terry Tidwell, West Fork, AR US
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20140241731 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION BEAM ACQUISITION - A free space optical communication system ( | 08-28-2014 |
20150188628 | Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing Apparatus for Free Space Optical Communications with Moving Focal Plane Array - An acquisition, pointing, and tracking (ATP) apparatus for free space optical (FSO) communications systems incorporates a multi-element detector array positioned at a focal plane of an optical telescope. An optical communications element lies at the center of the detector array. In lieu of traditional beam steering, the apparatus performs pointing and tracking functions internally by first calculating a position of an optical maximum on the detector array, and then translating the detector array within the focal plane of the telescope such that the optical communications element lies at the optical maximum for transmitting and/or receiving optical communications signals. | 07-02-2015 |
Terry Tidwell, St. Louis, MO US
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20140114908 | Method and Apparatus for Accelerated Format Translation of Data in a Delimited Data Format - Various methods and apparatuses are described for performing high speed format translations of incoming data, where the incoming data is arranged in a delimited data format. As an example, the data in the delimited data format can be translated to a fixed field format using pipelined operations. A reconfigurable logic device can be used in exemplary embodiments as a platform for the format translation. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114929 | Method and Apparatus for Accelerated Format Translation of Data in a Delimited Data Format - Various methods and apparatuses are described for performing high speed format translations of incoming data, where the incoming data is arranged in a delimited data format. As an example, the data in the delimited data format can be translated to a mapped variable field format using pipelined operations. A reconfigurable logic device can be used in exemplary embodiments as a platform for the format translation. | 04-24-2014 |
Terry K. Tidwell, Parma, ID US
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20090090078 | COMBINATION PIPE TEST CAP AND CONCRETE SLEEVE - A combination pressure test cap for riser pipe and protective sleeve for protecting the riser pipe as it extends through a concrete slab, the test cap and the protective sleeve releasably connected together through use of a breakable connection. | 04-09-2009 |
Thomas Jackson Tidwell, Columbus, GA US
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20120073577 | COMBINATION PRESSURE THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA AND HEART CONDITIONS, DIABETES, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND CANCER - Methods for administering pressure changes to a user for the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions are disclosed herein. Methods of administering Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning Sessions (CVAC Session(s)) for the treatment of ischemia, diabetes and associated complications, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer are disclosed herein. | 03-29-2012 |
Timothy J. Tidwell, Houston, TX US
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20150056648 | METHODS OF DETERMINING BIOCIDE EFFICACY OR MECHANISM OF ACTION USING FLOW CYTOMETRY - Disclosed are methods of determining biocide efficacy using flow cytometry. The methods can be used to determine the synergy between at least two biocides. | 02-26-2015 |
Travis Tidwell, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140244004 | RECOGNITION-BASED INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION CONTROL WITH POSITION AND DERIVATIVE DECISION REFERENCE - The present disclosure generally relates to a method for performing industrial automation control may include detecting, via a sensor system, positions and/or motions of a human in an industrial automation system, determining at least one derivative value from the detected positions and/or motions, and determining a possible automation command and an undesirable condition based upon the detected positions and/or motions and the at least one derivative value. The method may then include implementing a control and/or notification action based upon the determined possible automation command and the undesired condition. | 08-28-2014 |
W. Hunter Tidwell, Nashville, TN US
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20150298123 | ORGAN ON CHIP INTEGRATION AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SAME - A platform for cultivation, maintenance, and/or analysis of one or more bio-objects includes one or more integrated bio-object microfluidics modules. Each integrated bio-object microfluidics module is configured to cultivate, maintain, analyze and/or mimic functionalities of a respective bio-object, and includes one or more on-chip pumps; a plurality of fluidic switches; and a microfluidic chip in fluid communication with the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches, having at least one chamber for accommodating the bio-object and a plurality of fluidic paths connecting the at least one chamber, the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches, and a power and control unit adapted for selectively and individually controlling the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches for performing bio-object microfluidics functions. | 10-22-2015 |