Putman, US
Andrew D. Putman, San Francisco, CA US
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20140067295 | TRACKING POWER STATES OF A PERIPHERAL DEVICE - During operation, an electronic device monitors data associated with different power states received from another electronic device via an interface circuit. Using the monitored data, the electronic device calculates a time duration that the other electronic device is in an active operating mode. Moreover, the electronic device determines power states of the other electronic device based on the calculated time duration and/or a time duration between times when data is received. Next, the electronic device calculates the power-consumption history of the other electronic device based on the determined power states and at least a model of power consumption in different power states of the other electronic device. By calculating the power-consumption history of the other electronic device, the electronic device may significantly improve the accuracy of a power-usage model for the other electronic device. | 03-06-2014 |
Anna-Maria A. Hays Putman, San Diego, CA US
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20120283171 | MODIFIED BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - Modified bovine somatotropin polypeptides and uses thereof are provided. | 11-08-2012 |
Claude Glen Putman, Norco, CA US
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20090064389 | Paintball field garment and gas delivery system - A paintball field garment with gas delivery system provides improved maneuverability and competitive advantages over prior art equipment. The invention features a gas supply system with a integrated conduit for the umbilical to reduce interference with the user and the environment. The garment also features a body armor system that deflects paintballs and reduces injuries from paintball impacts. | 03-12-2009 |
David Putman, Irvine, CA US
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20090030074 | SYNTHESIS, POLYMORPHS, AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION OF FAAH INHIBITORS - Pharmacological inhibition of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity leads to increased levels of fatty acid amides. The alkylcarbamic acid aryl ester of Formula (I), KDS-4103, is a FAAH inhibitor. Described herein is a process for the preparation of the compound of Formula (I), characterization of polymorphs of the FAAH inhibitor, and their uses therof. | 01-29-2009 |
20090099240 | METHODS FOR TREATING ENERGY METABOLISM DISORDERS BY INHIBITING FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are methods for treating energy metabolism disorders by administering a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor. The composition can also be administered to reduce body fat, body weight, or caloric intake. | 04-16-2009 |
David G. Putman, Ballston Spa, NY US
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20140363240 | Method and Composition For Consolidating and Mechanically Strengthening Soil and/or Sand - A composition and method for consolidating and mechanically strengthening soil and/or sand, comprising: a) preparing a dry mixture, comprising: the soil and/or sand, CaCl | 12-11-2014 |
Geoffrey D. Putman, Ballston Spa, NY US
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20140363240 | Method and Composition For Consolidating and Mechanically Strengthening Soil and/or Sand - A composition and method for consolidating and mechanically strengthening soil and/or sand, comprising: a) preparing a dry mixture, comprising: the soil and/or sand, CaCl | 12-11-2014 |
George W. Putman, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20140363240 | Method and Composition For Consolidating and Mechanically Strengthening Soil and/or Sand - A composition and method for consolidating and mechanically strengthening soil and/or sand, comprising: a) preparing a dry mixture, comprising: the soil and/or sand, CaCl | 12-11-2014 |
George W. Putman, Saratoga, NY US
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20080200746 | NATURAL ANALOG SYSTEM FOR REDUCING PERMEABILITY OF GROUND - A method of chemically and physically treating unconsolidated soils, over burden, fill and certain waste materials (the “ground”), or partly consolidated materials that can be excavated and broken up by normal earth moving and soil mixing equipment. This treatment results in the reduction of permeability in the ground, and as a result permits the prevention or control of contaminant migration from a site containing ground wastes of various types, thereby isolating these wastes. | 08-21-2008 |
Harold V. Putman, Lexington, KY US
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20090212105 | Automated banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records - A system controlled responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that is operative to read card data from user cards including identifying data, and authorizes operation of an automated banking machine responsive to the identifying data. The system is operative send a configuration XML message to a banking machine from an application server, wherein the configuration XML data includes configuration data targeted to the banking machine. The system comprising an application server is operative to send an application XML message to the banking machine, wherein the application XML application includes application data. In addition, the application data may be mapped to at least one corresponding resource on the banking machine responsive to the configuration data. The banking machine may performing a banking transaction using the at least one resource on the banking machine responsive to the application XML message. | 08-27-2009 |
20100230486 | Automated banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records - An automated banking machine controlled responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that can read identifying data from user cards. User operation of the automated banking machine is authorized responsive to the identifying data read by the card reader. The automated banking machine is allowed temporary usage of a machine application that enables the machine to perform an authorized banking transaction requiring operation of the card reader. | 09-16-2010 |
20110284630 | Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records - An automated banking machine controlled responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that can read identifying data from user cards. User operation of the automated banking machine is authorized responsive to the identifying data read by the card reader. The automated banking machine is allowed temporary usage of a machine application that enables the machine to perform an authorized banking transaction requiring operation of the card reader. | 11-24-2011 |
20120012652 | Automated banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records - An automated banking machine controlled responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that can read identifying data from user cards. User operation of the automated banking machine is authorized responsive to the identifying data read by the card reader. The automated banking machine is allowed temporary usage of a machine application that enables the machine to perform an authorized banking transaction requiring operation of the card reader. | 01-19-2012 |
Harold V. Putman, Canal Fulton, OH US
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20120168498 | BANKING MACHINE THAT OPERATES RESPONSIVE TO DATA BEARING RECORDS - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader operative to read card data from user cards corresponding to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of financial transactions carried out with the machine. The automated banking machine is operative to carry out financial transfers using resources of the ATM correlated to application instructions responsive to configuration data. | 07-05-2012 |
Harold Van De Vere Putman, Lexington, KY US
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20090106464 | Interface Device for Printing From a Host to an Imaging Apparatus Having a Pictbridge Port - An interface device is configured for printing from a host having a communications port to an imaging apparatus having a PictBridge port for receiving print data from a camera. The host includes an operating system having a spool subsystem. The interface device includes an input port configured to communicatively connect to the communications port; an output port configured to communicatively connect to the PictBridge port; and a controller interconnecting the input port and the output port. The controller is configured to execute program instructions to print from the host via the communications port to the imaging apparatus via the PictBridge port in real time using an output of the spool subsystem. | 04-23-2009 |
Hugh M. Putman, Houston, TX US
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20100317906 | PROCESS AND CATALYST FOR SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF DIENES AND ACETYLENES - A process for the selective hydrogenation of dienes and acetylenes in a mixed hydrocarbon stream from a pyrolysis steam cracker in which a front end a one step acetylene hydrogenation is carried out using catalyst comprising (A) 1 to 30 wt. % based on the total weight of the catalyst of a catalytic component of nickel only or nickel and one or more elements selected from the group consisting of copper, rhenium, palladium, zinc, gold, silver, magnesium, molybdenum, calcium and bismuth deposited on (B) a support having the a BET surface area of from 1 to about 100 m | 12-16-2010 |
Jeffrey R. Putman, Roswell, GA US
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20130138702 | MIGRATION OF DATA FROM A LEGACY SYSTEM - A method and system for translating data to be migrated from an older legacy database to a newer recipient database. A translation table in the older legacy database is updated. The translation table defines one or more recipient data elements in the newer recipient database based upon metadata of the older legacy database. The metadata of the older legacy database describes one or more legacy data fields in the older legacy database. The older legacy database utilizes a first operating system. The newer recipient database utilizes a second operating system. Legacy data elements in the older legacy database are translated to correspond to the one or more recipient data elements in the newer recipient database by utilizing the updated translation table. The legacy data elements translated in the older legacy database are used to migrate the legacy data elements translated from the older legacy database to the newer recipient database. | 05-30-2013 |
20140172789 | MIGRATION OF DATA FROM A LEGACY SYSTEM - A method and system for translating data to be migrated from an older legacy database to a newer recipient database. A translation table in the older legacy database is updated. The translation table defines recipient data elements in the newer recipient database based upon metadata of the older legacy database. The metadata of the older legacy database describes legacy data fields in the older legacy database. The older legacy database utilizes a first operating system. The newer recipient database utilizes a second operating system that differs from the first operating system. Legacy data elements in the older legacy database are translated to correspond to the recipient data elements in the newer recipient database by utilizing the updated translation table. The legacy data elements translated in the older legacy database are used to migrate the legacy data elements translated from the older legacy database to the newer recipient database. | 06-19-2014 |
20150081634 | MIGRATION OF DATA FROM A LEGACY SYSTEM - A method and system for translating data to be migrated from an older legacy database to a newer recipient database. Legacy data elements in the older legacy database are translated to correspond the one or more recipient data elements in the newer recipient database by utilizing a translation table in the older legacy database. The translation table defines recipient data elements in the newer recipient database based upon metadata of the older legacy database. The metadata of the older legacy database describes legacy data fields in the older legacy database. The older legacy database utilizes a first operating system. The newer recipient database utilizes a second operating system that differs from the first operating system. The legacy data elements translated in the older legacy database are used to migrate the legacy data elements translated from the older legacy database to the newer recipient database. | 03-19-2015 |
John B. Putman, Celebration, FL US
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20100303385 | UNIQUE DIGITAL IMAGING METHOD EMPLOYING KNOWN BACKGROUND - A method for using an image sensor includes steps that permit the calculation of a resolution of the image that is greater than the designed resolution of the image sensor. A specimen is placed onto a known background within the field of view of an image sensor having multiple pixels. The specimen is focused onto the image sensor in a first position relative thereto such that the known background is also focused on the image sensor. An image is recorded for the specimen and the known background focused on the image sensor in the first position, and a specimen region and background pixels are established from the image recorded. The specimen is moved to a second position relative to the image sensor so as to place a portion of the specimen region within a target background pixel. An image is recorded for the specimen and the known background focused on the image sensor in the second position, and the bit depth is calculated for the portion of the specimen region moved into the background pixel. | 12-02-2010 |
20120092480 | UNIQUE DIGITAL IMAGING METHOD EMPLOYING KNOWN BACKGROUND - An imaging apparatus includes a specimen placed on a known background of known bit depth values, and an image sensor having a field of view that includes at least a portion of the specimen and a portion of the known background. A sensor controller is included for recording an image of the portion of the specimen and the portion of the known background in the field of view, the apparatus further including means for effecting relative movement between the image sensor and the specimen. | 04-19-2012 |
20140027967 | CONTINUOUSLY SCANNING XY TRANSLATION STAGE - An XY translation stage includes a primary drive mechanism and a stage drive assembly. The primary drive mechanism rotates the stage drive assembly about an axis of rotation. The XY translation stage also includes an object stage that orbits freely in a defined plane without rotation of the object stage out of that defined plane. A stage pin associates the stage drive assembly with the object stage such that rotational movement of the stage drive assembly yields orbital movement of the object stage within the defined plane. The positioning of the stage pin relative to the axis of rotation is adjustable such that the diameter of the orbital movement of the object stage is adjustable. | 01-30-2014 |
20140063222 | AUTOMATIC MICROSCOPIC FOCUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF TRANSPARENT OR LOW CONTRAST SPECIMENS - A microscope system and method empirically determines the boundaries of the depth of field of an objective lens. The system and method are largely automated, with the manipulation of a specimen to be imaged being carried out by processors and associated equipment. Calculations of the empirical depth of field are also likewise automated. Upon empirically determining the boundaries of the depth of field, the specimen, particularly when transparent or translucent, can be accurately imaged at user-defined depths smaller than the depth of field. | 03-06-2014 |
John B. Putman, Cuyahoga Falls, OH US
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20090028463 | Unique digital imaging method - A method for using an image sensor to obtain an image of a specimen focused thereon, such that the resolution of the image obtained is greater than the designed resolution of the image sensor includes focusing the specimen onto an image sensor having multiple pixels. Relative movement is carried out between the specimen and the image sensor to place the specimen at a plurality of discrete positions relative to the image sensor, and establishes sub-pixels and a plurality of equivalent sub-pixels, wherein equivalent sub-pixels are those sub-pixels that have the same portion of the specimen focused thereon at different discrete positions. Images of the specimen are digitally captured by means of the image sensor at each of the plurality of discrete positions, wherein a pixel value is recorded for each of the multiple pixels of the image sensor. A sub-pixel value is then determined for each sub-pixel of the image sensor by comparing the pixel values attributed to equivalent sub-pixels, and a sub-pixelated image of the specimen is reproduced based on the sub-pixel values determined | 01-29-2009 |
John David Putman, Olive Branch, MS US
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20130295904 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR TIMER-BASED MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A method of management of a communication device in an aircraft may include transitioning the communication device from a normal mode to a disabled mode based on a calculated device sleep time based on data associated with transportation information of the device. One of these modes may be a state of the device in which a transceiver of the device is deactivated and the other mode may be a state of the device in which the transceiver is activated. Therefore, the device sleep time determines when the wireless device's transceiver may not be activated. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297525 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR LOGICAL CLUSTERING OF PACKAGE DATA AND DERIVED ANALYTICS AND SHARING OF SENSOR INFORMATION - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for verifying integrity of a cluster. The methods, systems, and computer-readable media may receive data identifying a first set of packages at a first location and generating a cluster based on the received data. Thereafter, additional data identifying a second set of packages at a second location may be received and the integrity of the cluster at the one or more additional locations may be verified. The integrity of the cluster may be verified based on a comparison of a verification cluster that is generated based on the received data at the second location with the originally generated cluster. | 11-07-2013 |
John J. Putman, Lodi, WI US
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20130211916 | AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME OPPORTUNITY-RELEVANT PROMOTIONS FOR AN AUTO BUYING ASSISTANT APPLICATION - Automatically receiving loan application promotions on a mobile device based on the mobile devices entering of a predetermined geographic area. The loan promotion application for the mobile device incorporates location-based promotion technology to provide financial institutions with the ability to deliver real-time opportunity-relevant loan promotions to potential borrowers based on the mobile device's physical presence at a point of sale. | 08-15-2013 |
Mark Putman, Memphis, TN US
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20090150249 | ENHANCED PRE-ALLOCATED CHECK NEGOTIABILITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods, and software are described for authorizing transactions undertaken with a negotiable instrument which is pre-allocated a specific amount of funds. A host computer system may receive a request to allocate funds to a negotiable instrument. The host may verify the availability of funds, and allocate the funds to the negotiable instrument. The host may then receive a request to authorize the transaction in which the negotiable instrument is used. The host may verify that the particular instrument has been allocated the specific amount indicated, and thereby authorize the transaction. | 06-11-2009 |
Mark V. Putman, Memphis, TN US
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20080215488 | Payer-Based Account Porting To Portable Value Distribution Systems And Methods - A value distribution method includes enrolling a payee into a source program through which the payee receives funds from a payer. The source program includes a stored value account into which the payer deposits the payee's funds. The stored value account has account information associated therewith. The method also includes receiving a porting trigger, and, in response to the porting trigger, establishing a target program for the payee. The target program includes a target account into which entities in addition to the payer may deposit funds. The method also includes porting at least a portion of the account information from the source program to the target program. | 09-04-2008 |
20080306844 | Payroll Receipt Using A Trustee Account Systems And Methods - A payroll receiving and accessing system includes an enrollment kit. The kit includes activation instructions and an enrollment form for assigning an account identifier that identifies an account for receiving payroll funds due an employee. The system also includes an account activation system programmed to receive an activation request by the employee to activate the account, provide to the employee disbursement options including at least receiving payroll funds by negotiable instrument and receiving payroll funds by presentation instrument, receive from the employee a selection from among the disbursement options, and establish the selection. The system also includes a trustee account for the benefit of the employee for receiving the payroll funds due the employee and a system configured to disburse the funds to the employee in accordance with the selection. | 12-11-2008 |
20120281248 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE PRINTING OF NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS - In a method of printing a negotiable instrument remotely, a request for the negotiable instrument is received at a host computer system. The request includes at least the monetary amount of the negotiable instrument. Identification information is generated, and information about the negotiable instrument is recorded in a database, including at least the identification information and the monetary amount. A digital file is constructed, including content formatted for printing directly on negotiable instrument stock, and the digital file is sent via an electronic communication interface to a remote location for printing. In some applications, the host computer system may retrieve jurisdiction-specific information from a database for inclusion in the digital file. Such as system may facilitate remote payments such as, for example, for the timely termination of a remote employee in a state that places strict requirements on how final earnings are paid to terminated employees. | 11-08-2012 |
20140244501 | Payer-Based Account Porting To Portable Value Distribution Systems And Methods - A value distribution method includes enrolling a payee into a source program through which the payee receives funds from a payer. The source program includes a stored value account into which the payer deposits the payee's funds. The stored value account has account information associated therewith. The method also includes receiving a porting trigger, and, in response to the porting trigger, establishing a target program for the payee. The target program includes a target account into which entities in addition to the payer may deposit funds. The method also includes porting at least a portion of the account information from the source program to the target program. | 08-28-2014 |
20150081526 | PAYROLL RECEIPT USING A TRUSTEE ACCOUNT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A payroll receiving and accessing system includes an enrollment kit. The kit includes activation instructions and an enrollment form for assigning an account identifier that identifies an account for receiving payroll funds due an employee. The system also includes an account activation system programmed to receive an activation request by the employee to activate the account, provide to the employee disbursement options including at least receiving payroll funds by negotiable instrument and receiving payroll funds by presentation instrument, receive from the employee a selection from among the disbursement options, and establish the selection. The system also includes a trustee account for the benefit of the employee for receiving the payroll funds due the employee and a system configured to disburse the funds to the employee in accordance with the selection. | 03-19-2015 |
Matthew C. Putman, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090028463 | Unique digital imaging method - A method for using an image sensor to obtain an image of a specimen focused thereon, such that the resolution of the image obtained is greater than the designed resolution of the image sensor includes focusing the specimen onto an image sensor having multiple pixels. Relative movement is carried out between the specimen and the image sensor to place the specimen at a plurality of discrete positions relative to the image sensor, and establishes sub-pixels and a plurality of equivalent sub-pixels, wherein equivalent sub-pixels are those sub-pixels that have the same portion of the specimen focused thereon at different discrete positions. Images of the specimen are digitally captured by means of the image sensor at each of the plurality of discrete positions, wherein a pixel value is recorded for each of the multiple pixels of the image sensor. A sub-pixel value is then determined for each sub-pixel of the image sensor by comparing the pixel values attributed to equivalent sub-pixels, and a sub-pixelated image of the specimen is reproduced based on the sub-pixel values determined | 01-29-2009 |
20100303385 | UNIQUE DIGITAL IMAGING METHOD EMPLOYING KNOWN BACKGROUND - A method for using an image sensor includes steps that permit the calculation of a resolution of the image that is greater than the designed resolution of the image sensor. A specimen is placed onto a known background within the field of view of an image sensor having multiple pixels. The specimen is focused onto the image sensor in a first position relative thereto such that the known background is also focused on the image sensor. An image is recorded for the specimen and the known background focused on the image sensor in the first position, and a specimen region and background pixels are established from the image recorded. The specimen is moved to a second position relative to the image sensor so as to place a portion of the specimen region within a target background pixel. An image is recorded for the specimen and the known background focused on the image sensor in the second position, and the bit depth is calculated for the portion of the specimen region moved into the background pixel. | 12-02-2010 |
20140027967 | CONTINUOUSLY SCANNING XY TRANSLATION STAGE - An XY translation stage includes a primary drive mechanism and a stage drive assembly. The primary drive mechanism rotates the stage drive assembly about an axis of rotation. The XY translation stage also includes an object stage that orbits freely in a defined plane without rotation of the object stage out of that defined plane. A stage pin associates the stage drive assembly with the object stage such that rotational movement of the stage drive assembly yields orbital movement of the object stage within the defined plane. The positioning of the stage pin relative to the axis of rotation is adjustable such that the diameter of the orbital movement of the object stage is adjustable. | 01-30-2014 |
20140063222 | AUTOMATIC MICROSCOPIC FOCUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF TRANSPARENT OR LOW CONTRAST SPECIMENS - A microscope system and method empirically determines the boundaries of the depth of field of an objective lens. The system and method are largely automated, with the manipulation of a specimen to be imaged being carried out by processors and associated equipment. Calculations of the empirical depth of field are also likewise automated. Upon empirically determining the boundaries of the depth of field, the specimen, particularly when transparent or translucent, can be accurately imaged at user-defined depths smaller than the depth of field. | 03-06-2014 |
Matthew C. Putman, New York, NY US
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20120092480 | UNIQUE DIGITAL IMAGING METHOD EMPLOYING KNOWN BACKGROUND - An imaging apparatus includes a specimen placed on a known background of known bit depth values, and an image sensor having a field of view that includes at least a portion of the specimen and a portion of the known background. A sensor controller is included for recording an image of the portion of the specimen and the portion of the known background in the field of view, the apparatus further including means for effecting relative movement between the image sensor and the specimen. | 04-19-2012 |
Phil Putman, Houston, TX US
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20090072635 | LINEAR MOTOR GEOMETRY FOR USE WITH PERSISTENT CURRENT MAGNETS - An electrically powered launcher is disclosed that can accelerate small payloads to orbital velocities. The invention uses a novel geometry to overcome limitations of other design, and allows full exploitation of existing superconducting materials. | 03-19-2009 |
Philip T. Putman, Houston, TX US
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20080258719 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FERROMAGNETIC WALL INSPECTION OF TUBULARS - Apparatus and methods for magnetic wall inspecting materials such as cylindrical and tubular members are disclosed. One apparatus includes a main magnetic coil producing lines of magnetic flux able to traverse a section of a tubular member in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member; and one or more magnetic focusing members positioned along the tubular and able to redirect certain flux lines so that they are more parallel to the tubular. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 10-23-2008 |
Philip Travis Putman, Huron, OH US
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20090302982 | NONDESTRUCTIVE CAPTURE OF HYPERVELOCITY PROJECTILES - Apparatus for inductive braking of a projectile are disclosed. Embodiments include a receiver that has a unidirectional conductor having a closed conductive pathway that encircles a passageway for a moving projectile. The unidirectional conductor permits current to flow through it in substantially only one direction around the passageway. As the projectile and its associated magnetic field move past the unidirectional conductor, the moving magnetic field induces a current flow through the closed conductive pathway, which in turn generates a magnetic field behind the projectile having the same polarity as the projectile's field. The two fields attract one another, which both exerts a braking force on the projectile and tends to align the two fields. Alignment of these fields centers the projectile away from the passageway wall. Because the unidirectional conductor permits current to flow in substantially only the direction that produces a field having the same polarity as the moving field, the opposite-polarity repulsive magnetic field that would otherwise be generated ahead of the projectile, which would otherwise deflect the projectile from its path, is suppressed. Methods of inductive braking are also disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
Richard Putman, Austin, TX US
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20080307280 | Scan cells with minimized shoot-through and scan chains and integrated circuits using the same - A scan including data and shift inputs, and input selection circuitry for selecting between the data and shift inputs during normal, capture, and shift modes in response to only a first control signal and a second control signal. The input selection circuitry includes a first storage element for storing a bit representing a state of the first control signal in response to a change in state of the second control signals and multiplexing circuitry. The multiplexing circuitry is operable in the normal mode to select the data input in response to a first state of the second control signal, in the capture mode to select the data input when the bit stored in the first storage element represents a first state of the first control signal, and in the shift mode to select the shift input when the bit stored in the first storage element represents a second state of the first control signal. A second storage element stores, in response to the first state of the first control signal, data presented at the selected one of the data and shift inputs. | 12-11-2008 |
Rodney J. Putman, Dewitt, IA US
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20100229906 | HUNTING BLIND - A floatable hunting blind shaped like a muskrat but includes a roof portion pivotally attached to a base portion to rotate between a closed position and an open position. A biasing member urges the roof portion towards the open position. A latch is provided that can be adjusted to retain the roof in the closed position or release the roof to be pivoted to the open position by the urging of the biasing member. | 09-16-2010 |
Travis Putman, Gardner, KS US
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20100186871 | AUTOMATED VIAL LABELING APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for applying a label to a specific location on a vial. The apparatus may comprise a label dispenser, a vial placement assembly for orienting the vial and placing it onto a track, a pushing device for pushing the vial down the track into an adhesive side of the label, and a labeling gate for contacting a non-adhesive side of the label to smooth the label onto the vial. The apparatus may further comprise a label positioning device for correcting unwanted curling of the label, a stopper positioned to engage a portion of the pushing device as the vial contacts the label to cause the pushing device to release the vial, and a label-release switch configured to signal for the label dispenser to release a trailing edge of the label once the vial contacts the labeling gate. | 07-29-2010 |
Tristan Sean Putman, Van Buren, AR US
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20120191616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE TRACKING - A system and method for tracking a vehicle includes a mobile tracking device that receives GPS data. The mobile tracking device transmits the location data to a tracking system whenever it detects certain events based on the data, such as the vehicle making a stop, resuming motion, changing direction, or exceeding a speed limit. The tracking system can associate received data on vehicle location with service calls and automatically generate an accurate bill reflecting the distance traveled to the service call and the duration of the stop. | 07-26-2012 |
William Allen Putman, Franklin, TN US
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20090185015 | INK CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT LID - An ink jet cartridge lid has a body having a first planar side and a second planar side opposite the first side. The first planar side has a raised portion having a first angled end wall and a second angled end wall. A third, side wall and a fourth, side wall each connect the first end wall to the second end wall of the lid. The second planar side has a recess therein with projections for compressing a foam insert The lid is installed onto an ink jet cartridge having an open-ended cavity and a foam insert disposed therein. | 07-23-2009 |