Shaw, US
Andrew Shaw, Morgantown, WV US
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20110065783 | HYDROXYLATED NEBIVOLOL METABOLITES - Hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites increase NO release from human endothelial cell preparations in a concentration dependent fashion following acute administration. In addition, hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites, including but not limited to 4-hydroxy-6,6′difluoro-, 4-hydroxy-5-phenol-6,6′difluoro-, and 4-hydroxy-8-pheno-6,6′difluoro-, have the ability to increase the capacity for NO release in human endothelial cells following chronic administration. This invention provides hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites and compositions comprising nebivolol and/or at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol and/or at least one additional compound used to treat cardiovascular diseases or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, this invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing vascular diseases by administering at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol that is capable of releasing a therapeutically effective amount of nitric oxide to a targeted site affected by the vascular disease. Also, this invention is directed to the treatment and/or prevention of migraine headaches administering at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol. This invention may also be used in conjunction with or as a single treatment of metabolic syndrome disorders. | 03-17-2011 |
Andrew A. Shaw, Morgantown, WV US
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20090030071 | Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Mexican Americans Using Nebivolol - Nebivolol has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as, but not limited to, hypertension, congestive heart failure, arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The present invention relates to methods for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular disorders in persons of Hispanic descent, particularly Mexican Americans, using compositions comprising nebivolol. | 01-29-2009 |
20110123613 | EXTENDED-RELEASE DOSAGE FORM - Provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising sustained release particles each having an inner core bead comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient an intermediate coating substantially surrounding the inner core bead, and an outer coating substantially surrounding the intermediate coating comprising a pH independent polymer. Also provided is a pharmaceutical formulation comprising two bead populations wherein each of the first and second bead populations have a different drug release profile. Also provided is a method of preparing an extended release dosage composition comprising one or more bead populations. | 05-26-2011 |
Bon F. Shaw, Blue Springs, MO US
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20090302035 | RUPTURE DISC WITH MACHINED LINE OF OPENING - A reverse acting rupture disc and methods of forming the same are provided. Generally, the rupture disc comprises a bulged portion and a circumscribing flange area surrounding the bulged portion. The bulged portion includes a mechanically formed line-of-opening recess comprising a singular channel. In certain embodiments, the mechanical process by which the recess is formed utilizes a high-speed mill which removes a portion of metal from the bulged portion of the disc without disrupting the substantially uniform metallic grain structure of the metal adjacent the channel. | 12-10-2009 |
20100006547 | REVERSE ACTING RUPTURE DISC WITH LASER-DEFINED ELECTROPOLISHED LINE OF WEAKNESS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE LINE OF WEAKNESS - A reverse acting rupture disc is provided having a laser defined electropolished line-of-weakness recess, and an improved method of forming an electropolished line-of-weakness recess in a reverse acting rupture disc that assures full opening of the disc upon reversal. A rupture disc blank is pre-bulged, final bulged, and then provided with a layer of resist material. A laser is used to remove at least a portion of the layer of resist material corresponding to a desired line-of-weakness recess in the concave face of the bulged rupture disc. The disc is then subjected to an electropolishing operation to remove metal from the lased area of the rupture disc, thereby forming a lustrous polished line-of-weakness recess in the disc of desired configuration and of a predetermined depth that is related to material thickness. The electropolished line of weakness is defined by spaced opposed channel portions separated by a central raised crown portion wherein the channel portions are of greater depth than the crown portion. The burst/reversal pressure of the disc having an electropolished line-of-weakness recess may be selectively controlled by varying the pre-bulging pressure on the disc. | 01-14-2010 |
20100127195 | IMPULSE ACTUATED VALVE - A valve for controlling flow of pressurized fluid from a confined area that is operable to relieve an overpressure condition as well as to allow flow of fluid in response to a pressure relief command. The valve including a valve body with a fluid passage therethrough, a reverse buckling rupture disc in the valve body in normally blocking relationship to the flow of fluid through the passage, and a selectively actuatable device carried by the valve body adjacent the convex surface. The actuatable device is operable to disrupt, without puncturing, the disc so as to initiate reversal and rupture of the disc and to permit flow of the pressurized fluid through the passage. | 05-27-2010 |
20100258200 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member ( | 10-14-2010 |
20110303523 | Burst Indicator - A burst indicator ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120204969 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member ( | 08-16-2012 |
20150028006 | CREATION OF LASER-DEFINED STRUCTURES ON PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES VIA TILING METHOD - Methods of creating various laser-defined control structures on pressure relief devices are provided that utilize a laser having a field of view that is smaller than the overall dimensions of the laser-defined structure to be milled into the pressure relief device. The methods generally involve partitioning the working surface of the device into a plurality of tiles within which a particular segment of the control structure will be milled. Upon milling of a control structure segment in one tile, the pressure relief device and/or laser is repositioned so that a control structure segment in another tile may be created. | 01-29-2015 |
Bonny René Shaw, New Kent, VA US
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20100323005 | Sodium Ibuprofen Tablets and Methods of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Compositions Including Sodium Ibuprofen - Sodium ibuprofen compositions and methods of manufacturing tablets and caplets comprising sodium ibuprofen are described. The formulation is advantageous because it allows for the formation of tablets having low sodium content and further provides tablets exhibiting improved physical stability, high tablet hardness and high strength, coupled with excellent dissolution and bioavailability characteristics. The formulations and processes are further advantageous because they can be produced in large quantities without an unacceptable number of defective tablets. | 12-23-2010 |
Bonny René Shaw, New Kent, VA US
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20100323005 | Sodium Ibuprofen Tablets and Methods of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Compositions Including Sodium Ibuprofen - Sodium ibuprofen compositions and methods of manufacturing tablets and caplets comprising sodium ibuprofen are described. The formulation is advantageous because it allows for the formation of tablets having low sodium content and further provides tablets exhibiting improved physical stability, high tablet hardness and high strength, coupled with excellent dissolution and bioavailability characteristics. The formulations and processes are further advantageous because they can be produced in large quantities without an unacceptable number of defective tablets. | 12-23-2010 |
Bradley Douglas Shaw, Plaistow, NH US
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20120126787 | MAGNETIC SHIELD FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMER IN ELECTRONIC WATT-HOUR METER - An electronic watt-hour meter; a current transformer operatively coupled to the electronic watt-hour meter; a first shield on a first side of the current transformer; and a second shield on a second side of the current transformer, wherein the second side is substantially parallel to the first side, wherein the first shield and the second shield each include a substantially magnetically permeable and conductive metal. | 05-24-2012 |
20120266619 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A cooling system for use in cooling an interior volume. The cooling system includes a first cooling assembly that is positioned within a housing that defines the interior volume. The first cooling assembly facilitates cooling the interior volume of the housing. A second cooling assembly is positioned external to the housing in flow communication with the first cooling assembly. The second cooling assembly is configured to channel a cooling fluid to the first cooling assembly. A control system is coupled to the first and second cooling assemblies. The control system is configured to channel cooling fluid from the second cooling assembly to the first cooling assembly when a temperature of air external to the housing is less than a temperature of air inside the housing, to facilitate reducing the air temperature inside the housing. | 10-25-2012 |
Bruce Shaw US
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20110192866 | Aggregate Material Feeder - The invention is an apparatus to more efficiency move aggregate material from a bulk shipping or storage container to a hot melt or intermediate tank. The apparatus allows the chips to flow from the shipping container into an enclosed chamber by means of a feed chute which opens close to the floor of the chamber so that, as the chips fall out of the feed chute onto the chamber floor, the chips form a pile of a predictable size. By raising or lowering the bottom end of the chute, the size of the pile is varied such that the outer edge of the chip pile reaches the chamber's exit portal, so the chips fall into the hot melt tank or a transportation system, taking the material to the hot melt tank with minimal bridging or complex instrumentation. | 08-11-2011 |
Bruce William Shaw, Fishers, IN US
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20110152334 | MGLU2 AGONISTS - The present invention provides novel mGlu2 agonists useful in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder. | 06-23-2011 |
Bryan D. Shaw, Powder Springs, GA US
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20110006134 | ADAPTABLE SHOWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shower head unit having at least one preferably rain like shower head, where the rain like shower head is connect to a support member for an overhead shower. The support member is adapted to be positioned between opposing walls of a bath tub, stall enclosure or outdoor shower having preferably a wall water pipe and a wall shower head attached to the wall water pipe. The support member is a pipe that has first and second ends and a nipple adapted to be coupled to the wall water pipe near the first end for carrying shower water to the rain like shower head and is located above the wall shower head. | 01-13-2011 |
20120263526 | BOLLARD COVERINGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - A bollard covering formed from a body, a body connector, a first center, a second center, a bottom, and a top is disclosed. The body connector and bottom further comprise post guide surfaces. In order to secure the bollard covering to the post, one or more holes are provided within the bottom, threaded to accommodate a set screw, or the like. Bollard covering elements are joined by welding, bonding, or mechanical fastening. Bollard coverings may be formed from standard inventory elements in order to create a standard inventory or a customized bollard covering product that may be economically configured on an individual bollard covering basis, or on small or large scale runs, with as much variation in optional components, features, and conveniences as may be required by the marketplace. | 10-18-2012 |
20150082535 | ADAPTABLE SHOWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shower head unit having at least one preferably rain like shower head, where the rain like shower head is connect to a support member for an overhead shower. The support member is adapted to be positioned between opposing walls of a bath tub, stall enclosure or outdoor shower having preferably a wall water pipe and a wall shower head attached to the wall water pipe. The support member is a pipe that has first and second ends and a nipple adapted to be coupled to the wall water pipe near the first end for carrying shower water to the rain like shower head and is located above the wall shower head. | 03-26-2015 |
Charles Stewart Shaw, Fairfax, VA US
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20080271971 | System and method for transferring mail between containers - A system and method for transferring mail between containers in an orderly and secure manner. The system and method utilize ejection rods to lift mail from an input tray into a transfer box assembly that deposits the mail into an output tray in an orderly, stable and secure manner, ensuring that mail is not shuffled or lost during the transfer process. | 11-06-2008 |
Christopher Shaw US
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20100116453 | INTEGRATED QUIESCENT PROCESSING OF MELTS - A quiescent melt handling system includes a melting furnace and a holding furnace communicating with the melting furnace for holding a molten metal melt. The holding furnace has a relatively large surface area and a relatively shallow depth, having a width to depth ratio in the range of 4-100 to 1. Also provided is structure in the holding furnace for separating inclusions from the melt in the holding furnace. A mold communicates with the holding furnace. A counter gravity casting system, which might comprise a vacuum assisted casting system, draws the melt into the mold. | 05-13-2010 |
C. Russell Shaw, Springville, UT US
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20100271808 | SECURITY SAFE LIGHT MODULE - Five embodiments of security safe light modules are disclosed which provide dedicated, low-power light modules for illuminating, on demand, the combination lock of security safes and, particularly, the combination lock of a security safe designed to store firearms. Several embodiments are designed to magnetically or adhesively adhere to the outer surface of the steel access door of a safe immediately above the combination lock dial or keypad, while others are designed to be permanently sandwiched between the outer surface of the access door and the combination lock which is secured to the door's outer surface with screws accessible from the inside of the safe. All embodiments include a housing preferably made of polymeric structural resin, a 3-volt lithium coin cell, a light emitting diode, and a switch. Certain embodiments provide a timed circuit which automatically shuts off power to the LED. | 10-28-2010 |
Dan D. Shaw, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090048041 | Vertically adjustable backboard - A vertically adjustable backboard support includes a fixed position structure to which a shiftable backboard structure is sliding attached for vertical adjustment between several selectable elevations. A torsion spring counterbalance apparatus on the fixed position structure facilitates manual shifting of the adjustable backboard structure to any of its vertically adjusted positions. A vertically disposed outer tube of the fixed position structure includes vertically spaced openings in one of its side walls for receiving a cam secured to a vertical operating rod rotatably mounted to the shiftable backboard structure for selecting and maintaining desired vertical positions of backboard adjustment. | 02-19-2009 |
Darryl W. Shaw, Lansdowne, VA US
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20110110366 | UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS IDENTIFIER - An approach is provided for supporting a plurality of communication modes through universal identification. A core identifier is generated for uniquely identifying a user among a plurality of users within the communication system. One or more specific identifiers are derived based upon the core identifier, wherein the specific identifiers serve as addressing information to the respective communication modes. The specific identifiers and the core identifier are designated as a suite of identifiers allocated to the user. | 05-12-2011 |
David F. Shaw, Boise, ID US
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20100289407 | LED ROOM LIGHT - Disclosed is a light bulb which utilizes LEDs which replaces an incandescent light bulb in a fixture for incandescent light bulbs. The LED light bulb includes a multi-faceted head on which multiple LEDs are placed, with the multi-faceted head being in contact with heat dissipation structures. The heat dissipation structures include a heat transfer column which extends from the LEDs to the base of the bulb. A removable cover is enclosed which has openings for air circulation within the globe of the light bulb. | 11-18-2010 |
20130099665 | EXTENDED OPTICS LED BULB - Disclosed is a light bulb which utilizes LEDs which replaces an incandescent light bulb in a fixture for incandescent light bulbs. The LED light bulb includes an optic which can be shaped to direct light to the side, and in different directions from the LED light source. Heat dissipation structures include a heat transfer column which extends from the LED to the base of the bulb, and fins which surround the optic or the support cone around the optic. A removable cover is enclosed which has openings for air circulation within the globe of the light bulb. | 04-25-2013 |
Dennis Shaw, Columbus, IN US
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20090127022 | PASSIVE VALVE AND RESONATOR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system includes first and second exhaust components with an inter-pipe that fluidly connects an outlet of the first exhaust component to an inlet of the second exhaust component. A passive valve is mounted within the inter-pipe. The second exhaust component defines an internal cavity that is at least partially packed with a high frequency absorption material and cooperates with the passive valve to effectively attenuate low and high frequency noise. | 05-21-2009 |
20130213731 | PASSIVE VALVE AND RESONATOR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system includes first and second exhaust components with an inter-pipe that fluidly connects an outlet of the first exhaust component to an inlet of the second exhaust component. A passive valve is mounted within the inter-pipe. The second exhaust component defines an internal cavity that is at least partially packed with a high frequency absorption material and cooperates with the passive valve to effectively attenuate low and high frequency noise. | 08-22-2013 |
Donald Shaw, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110165840 | TRANSLATING TELEMETRY STATIONARY ANTENNA - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing a translating telemetry stationary antenna. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for automatically aligning a stationary antenna with a corresponding rotor antenna. The method provides for mounting a stationary antenna with respect to a rotor antenna associated with a rotor. The method includes mounting a stationary antenna to an inner circumference of a support frame, mounting a plurality of radial air bearings to the support frame for maintaining radial alignment of the stationary antenna with respect to the rotor antenna, and mounting a plurality of axial air bearings to the support frame for maintaining axial alignment of the stationary antenna with respect to the rotor antenna. | 07-07-2011 |
Douglas Shaw, Santa Clara, UT US
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20080210134 | Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) from Sugar Processing Byproducts for use in Cementitious Applications and Methods Thereof - A process to make, in part, a refined material for use as crystallization accelerant in cementitious products. Evidence shows that calcium carbonate Fines (Ca | 09-04-2008 |
Edward E. Shaw, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20080255587 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a medical apparatus including a device used in the treatment of weight loss, obesity and potentially other associated health problems, e.g., type II diabetes. The device is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., bypassing a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The medical apparatus enables implantation of the device using minimally invasive techniques, such a transesophageal approach under visualization. The device may be implanted via a working channel of a medical scope, e.g., an endoscope or in combination with a medical scope. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255594 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a novel medical apparatus for treatment of obesity, diabetes, and/or other obesity-associated health problems. The apparatus is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., substantially isolating nutrients from a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The apparatus can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques, such a transesophageal approach under visualization. More specifically, the apparatus is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., substantially isolating nutrients from a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The apparatus may include a sleeve and at least one anchoring component attached to the sleeve with a releasable component. The sleeve may have different properties along its length or there may be multiple sleeves having different properties. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255678 | Medical apparatus and method of making the same - The invention relates to a medical apparatus including a device used in the treatment of weight loss, obesity and potentially other associated health problems, e.g., type II diabetes. The device is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., bypassing a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The medical apparatus enables implantation of the device using minimally invasive techniques, such a transesophageal approach under visualization. The device may be implanted via a working channel of a medical scope, e.g., an endoscope or in combination with a medical scope. | 10-16-2008 |
20100324584 | Medical Device Fixation Anchor Having Improved Compaction and Delivery - A medical fixation device having a device attachment portion, a compression bearing portion and a barb portion. The barb portion is separated from a device constraining means by the incorporation of the compression bearing portion. | 12-23-2010 |
20100324665 | Medical Device Fixation Anchor Suited for Balloon Expandable Stents - A balloon expandable anchor for a medical device. The anchor barb is contained within the device compacted delivery profile and is balloon expanded to rest outside of the expanded device profile. | 12-23-2010 |
20120130472 | STENT-GRAFT HAVING FACING SIDE BRANCH PORTALS - In various embodiments, a device for treating disease of a vessel includes a stent graft having an outer surface; and at least two side branch portals each having a proximal end and a distal end. Each distal end is substantially contiguous with the outer surface of the stent graft. In various other embodiments, the distal ends are generally axially further spaced apart than the proximal ends. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130475 | SLEEVES FOR EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present disclosure describes treatment of the vasculature of a patient with an expandable implant. The implant is constrained to a reduced delivery profile for delivery within the vasculature by at least one sleeve. The implant may be constrained to other diameters, such as an intermediate configuration having a diameter larger than the delivery profile and smaller than the deployment diameter. The sleeves may be expanded, allowing for expansion of the diameter of the expandable implant, by disengaging a coupling member from the sleeve or sleeves from outside of the body of the patient. The expandable implant may comprise a number of side branch fenestrations or fenestratable portions. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130478 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IN SITU FENESTRATION OF A STENT-GRAFT AT THE SITE OF A BRANCH VESSEL - The present disclosure includes a stent-graft comprising a first portion that is configured to engage a vessel wall, a second portion that is configured not to engage the vessel wall, and a perfusion window that is configured to permit blood flow. The stent-graft may further comprise a transition portion between the first portion and the second portion, and the perfusion window may be formed in the first portion, the second portion, and/or the transition portion. In a variety of embodiments, one of the first and the second portion may have a smaller diameter than the other. Similarly, in a variety of embodiments, the transition portion may be frustoconically shaped. | 05-24-2012 |
20120172927 | LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSIVE DEVICES - An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage. | 07-05-2012 |
20130073029 | MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION ANCHORS - An implantable medical device includes a frame that includes at least one elongate member. The implantable medical device also includes a fixation member comprising a first cuff, a second cuff, a tissue engagement member configured to anchor to tissue at an implant site to thereby hold the implantable medical device in a position at the implant site, and a cuff joining member comprising an arcuate shape and connected at a first end to the first cuff and at a second end to the second cuff. The first cuff substantially surrounds a perimeter of a first portion of the at least one elongate member, the second cuff substantially surrounds a perimeter of a second portion of the at least one elongate member, and the cuff joining member does not substantially surround a perimeter of any portion of the at least one elongate member. | 03-21-2013 |
20130116655 | BALLOON ASSEMBLIES HAVING CONTROLLABLY VARIABLE TOPOGRAPHIES - Various embodiments provide a device comprising a balloon disposed at least partially along a template, the template including an aperture, wherein the template has a substantially cylindrical portion that resists deformation in a radial direction, wherein the balloon expands radially during inflation, wherein a portion of the balloon at least partially protrudes about the aperture. Other embodiments are directed toward balloons having textured surfaces. | 05-09-2013 |
20130165967 | HEART OCCLUSION DEVICES - This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery. | 06-27-2013 |
20130204234 | SYSTEMS FOR THE REDUCTION OF LEAKAGE AROUND MEDICAL DEVICES AT A TREATMENT SITE - A flow reduction system is provided which includes any suitable system installable through and within the vasculature, configured to reduce flow of blood and other bodily fluids, and includes one or more components configured to fill spaces or “gutters” around and/or between medical devices installed in the vasculature. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204278 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVAL OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE OR THROMBUS AT A TREATMENT SITE - A system for removing plaque or thrombus from the vasculature and/or deployed medical devices is described. An embodiment can include a plaque reduction brush comprising at least one support adapted to allow the brush to be endoluminally deliverable via a delivery device to a treatment site; and a plurality of bristles extending from the at least one support and being arranged in a predetermined pattern along the at least one support, each of the plurality of bristles having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of bristles has a bending portion along the length that is more easily bent than another portion of the length thereof, said bending portion facilitating bending of the one or more of the plurality of bristles between a compressed delivery configuration and an expanded use configuration. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211506 | BRANCHED STENT GRAFT DEVICE AND DEPLOYMENT - A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen. | 08-15-2013 |
20130245666 | OCCLUSIVE DEVICES - An occlusive device includes a frame element having a distal end and a proximal end, and a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The occlusive device also includes an occlusive face having a peripheral edge, where the occlusive face positioned toward the proximal end of the frame element. The occlusive device also includes at least one anchor positioned at the peripheral edge of the occlusive face, where the at least one anchor extends at an acute angle to the peripheral edge of the occlusive face. | 09-19-2013 |
20130306232 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING SUPPORT FRAMES TO SUBSTRATES - Devices and methods for attaching support frames to substrates to form articles such as implantable stent grafts. | 11-21-2013 |
20130338625 | VASCULAR OCCLUSION AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338638 | VASCULAR OCCLUSION AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants. | 12-19-2013 |
20140046430 | SLEEVES FOR EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present disclosure describes treatment of the vasculature of a patient with an expandable implant. The implant is constrained to a reduced delivery profile for delivery within the vasculature by at least one sleeve. The implant may be constrained to other diameters, such as an intermediate configuration having a diameter larger than the delivery profile and smaller than the deployment diameter. The sleeves may be expanded, allowing for expansion of the diameter of the expandable implant, by disengaging a coupling member from the sleeve or sleeves from outside of the body of the patient. The expandable implant may comprise a number of side branch fenestrations or fenestratable portions. | 02-13-2014 |
20140243949 | STENT-GRAFT HAVING FACING SIDE BRANCH PORTALS - In various embodiments, a device for treating disease of a vessel includes a stent graft having an outer surface; and at least two side branch portals each having a proximal end and a distal end. Each distal end is substantially contiguous with the outer surface of the stent graft. In various other embodiments, the distal ends are generally axially further spaced apart than the proximal ends. | 08-28-2014 |
20140379019 | OCCLUSIVE DEVICES - An occlusive device includes a frame element having a distal end and a proximal end, and a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The occlusive device also includes an occlusive face having a peripheral edge, where the occlusive face positioned toward the proximal end of the frame element. The occlusive device also includes at least one anchor positioned at the peripheral edge of the occlusive face, where the at least one anchor extends at an acute angle to the peripheral edge of the occlusive face. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379020 | LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSIVE DEVICES - An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage. | 12-25-2014 |
Eric D. Shaw, Chevy Chase, MD US
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20090157389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTERIZED PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER AND MEDIA GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PRODUCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR, ASSESSMENT OF MEDIA IMAGES, AND PERSONNEL SELECTION SUPPORT - At least one computer-mediated communication produced by or received by an author is collected and parsed to identify categories of information within it. The categories of information are processed with at least one analysis to quantify at least one type of information in each category. A first output communication is generated regarding the at least one computer-mediated communication, describing the psychological state, attitudes or characteristics of the author of the communication. A second output communication is generated when a difference between the quantification of at least one type of information for at least one category and a reference for the at least one category is detected involving a psychological state, attitude or characteristic of the author to which a responsive action should be taken. The content of the second output communication and the at least one category are programmable to define a psychological state, attitude or characteristic in response to which an action should be taken and the action that is to be taken in response. | 06-18-2009 |
20110119048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTERIZED PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER AND MEDIA GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PRODUCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR, ASSESSMET OF MEDIA IMAGES, AND PERSONNEL SELECTION SUPPORT - At least one computer-mediated communication produced by or received by an author is collected and parsed to identify categories of information within it. The categories of information are processed with at least one analysis to quantify at least one type of information in each category. A first output communication is generated regarding the at least one computer-mediated communication, describing the psychological state, attitudes or characteristics of the author of the communication. A second output communication is generated when a difference between the quantification of at least one type of information for at least one category and a reference for the at least one category is detected involving a psychological state, attitude or characteristic of the author to which a responsive action should be taken. The content of the second output communication and the at least one category are programmable to define a psychological state, attitude or characteristic in response to which an action should be taken and the action that is to be taken in response. | 05-19-2011 |
20120084088 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTERIZED PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER AND MEDIA GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PRODUCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR, ASSESSMENT OF MEDIA IMAGES, AND PERSONNEL SELECTION SUPPORT - At least one computer-mediated communication produced by or received by an author is collected and parsed to identify categories of information within it. The categories of information are processed with at least one analysis to quantify at least one type of information in each category. A first output communication is generated regarding the at least one computer-mediated communication, describing the psychological state, attitudes or characteristics of the author of the communication. A second output communication is generated when a difference between the quantification of at least one type of information for at least one category and a reference for the at least one category is detected involving a psychological state, attitude or characteristic of the author to which a responsive action should be taken. | 04-05-2012 |
20120203545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTERIZED PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER AND MEDIA GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PRODUCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR, ASSESSMENT OF MEDIA IMAGES, AND PERSONNEL SELECTION SUPPORT - At least one computer-mediated communication produced by or received by an author is collected and parsed to identify categories of information within it. The categories of information are processed with at least one analysis to quantify at least one type of information in each category. A first output communication is generated regarding the at least one computer-mediated communication, describing the psychological state, attitudes or characteristics of the author of the communication. A second output communication is generated when a difference between the quantification of at least one type of information for at least one category and a reference for the at least one category is detected involving a psychological state, attitude or characteristic of the author to which a responsive action should be taken. | 08-09-2012 |
Eric S. Shaw, Waunakee, WI US
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20110106602 | System for Incentivizing Financial Account Users - A system to incentivize financial account holders, such as a checking account, by providing a cash bonus for certain activities in the financial account, including certain deposits, electronic payments, debit card purchases, and receiving an electronic statement (instead of paper statements). The cash bonus is calculated on the current time period, for example monthly and credited to the financial account at the end of such current time period. | 05-05-2011 |
Erid D. Shaw, Chevy Chase, MD US
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20080270121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PRODUCE INDICATIONS AND WARNING OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR - The present invention is a system and method for computer analysis of computer generated communications to produce indications and warnings of dangerous behavior. A method of computer analysis of computer generated communications in accordance with the invention, includes collecting at least one computer generated communication produced by or received by an author; parsing the collected at least one computer generated communication to identify categories of information therein; processing the categories of information with at least one analysis to quantify at least one type of information in each category; and generating an output communication when a difference between the quantification of at least one type of information for at least one category and a reference for the at least one category is detected involving a psychological state of the author to which a responsive action should be taken with content of the output communication and the at least one category being programmable to define a psychological state in response to which an action should be taken and what the action is to be taken in response to the defined psychological state. | 10-30-2008 |
Geoffrey S.l. Shaw, Scottsdale, AR US
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20110047056 | CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT AND INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE QUALITY OF DATA AND PROCESSES USED TO VALUE STRUCTURED DERIVATIVE INFORMATION PRODUCTS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for measurement and verification of data related to at least one financial derivative instrument, wherein the data related to the at least one financial derivative instrument is associated with at least a first financial institution and a second financial institution, and wherein the first financial institution and the second financial institution are different from one another. | 02-24-2011 |
20130297477 | CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT AND INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE QUALITY OF DATA AND PROCESS USED TO VALUE STRUCTURED DERIVATIVE INFORMATION PRODUCTS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for measurement and verification of data related to at least one financial derivative instrument, wherein the data related to the at least one financial derivative instrument is associated with at least a first financial institution and a second financial institution, and wherein the first financial institution and the second financial instruction are different from one another. | 11-07-2013 |
Gilbert B. Shaw, Portland, OR US
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20110098029 | SENSOR-BASED MOBILE SEARCH, RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098056 | INTUITIVE COMPUTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 04-28-2011 |
20120218436 | Sensor-Based Mobile Search, Related Methods and Systems - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 08-30-2012 |
20130128060 | INTUITIVE COMPUTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130294648 | INTUITIVE COMPUTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 11-07-2013 |
20130324161 | INTUITIVE COMPUTING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 12-05-2013 |
20140333794 | SENSOR-BASED MOBILE SEARCH, RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 11-13-2014 |
20150072728 | SMARTPHONE-BASED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - One arrangement concerns a portable device (e.g., a smartphone) that executes plural recognition agents, such as agents that perform fingerprint-based object recognition, fingerprint-based audio recognition, barcode reading, watermark decoding, etc. Each of the agents reads from and writes to a blackboard data structure, to which camera and microphone sensors also post their data. Queues of stored sensor data are thus available for the agents to process. In some arrangements, the agents also post—to the blackboard—estimates of the resource costs required to perform certain functions, and estimates of the quality of results that may be achieved by such functions. This allows the system to make informed decisions about how to deploy the device's limited resources (battery, processing cycles, network bandwidth, etc.). A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 03-12-2015 |
Glen David Shaw, Conway, AR US
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20090170360 | Sealed compression type coaxial cable F-connectors - Axially compressible, self-sealing, high bandwidth F-connectors for conventional hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. An internal, dual segment sealing grommet activated by compression provides a seal. Each connector has a rigid nut that is rotatably secured to a, tubular body. A rigid, conductive post coaxially extends through the connector. A post barbed end penetrates the cable within the connector. A tubular, metallic end cap is slidably fitted to a body shank, and thereafter forcibly compressed lengthwise during installation. The end cap has a ring groove for seating the enhanced grommet. The end cap can irreversibly assume any position, being held by end cap teeth. A tactile system comprising external convex projections on the body complemented by a resilient, external O-ring on the end cap aids installers who can properly position connectors with the sense of touch. | 07-02-2009 |
20090176407 | Compression type coaxial cable F-connectors - Axially compressible, high bandwidth F-connectors designed for conventional installation hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. Each connector has a rigid nut that is axially and rotatably secured to a molded plastic, tubular body. A rigid, conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post barbed end penetrates the cable within the connector. The body has a tubular shank with an obstruction-free surface and an integral stop ring. A tubular, metallic end cap is slidably fitted to the body shank, and thereafter forcibly compressed lengthwise, with travel limited by the stop ring. No detented structure is formed on the body, and the end cap can irreversibly assume any position, being held by end cap teeth. A tactile system comprising convex projections on the stop ring complemented by a resilient O-ring on the end cap helps installers determine correct placement through the sense of touch. | 07-09-2009 |
20110065317 | Compression type coaxial cable F-connectors with traveling seal and barbless post - Axially compressible, self-sealing, high bandwidth F-connectors for conventional hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. An internal, dual segment sealing grommet activated by compression elongates and deforms to provide a travelling seal. Each connector has a rigid nut that is rotatably secured to a, tubular body. A rigid, conductive post has a barbless shank that coaxially extends through the connector and penetrates the coaxial cable within the connector. A tubular, metallic end cap is slidably fitted to a body shank, and is thereafter forcibly compressed lengthwise during installation. The end cap has a ring groove for seating the enhanced grommet. The end cap can irreversibly assume any position, being held by end cap teeth. The grommet travels and extrudes during compression to mate and intermingle with a portion of the cable braid that is looped back to form a prepared cable end. | 03-17-2011 |
20110076885 | Coaxial fitting contact tube construction - Contact tubes and coaxial cable fittings with the tubes, including barrel connectors, right angle connectors, and sockets. The elongated, tubular contact tube extends coaxially within each fitting, establishing at least one female juncture for receiving the center conductor projecting from a coaxial connector. The insulators and bushings center and retain the contact tube within the connectors. The contact tubes are rolled from beryllium, copper alloy sheets having slotted portions defined on one or both sheet ends. The slotted portions comprise a plurality of parallel, curved, slots, each of which borders curved metal strips. Half slots at the bottom and top of the slotted portions adjoin each other after rolling to form an additional slot. Because of the shape of the slots and strips a generally pentagonal configuration is assumed after rolling and contraction of the slotted region, such that contact points overlap | 03-31-2011 |
20110180177 | CABLE ATTACHMENT WITH FILLING MATERIAL - A cable attachment has a body and a plunger. During installation, a filling material binds the cable to the attachment. | 07-28-2011 |
20130087652 | Cable Reel and Reel Carrying Caddy - A resilient cable caddy comprising a portable housing for storing reels of cable that has a lower base with a hinged top forming an enclosure for the reel. A reel of cable is rotatably mounted within the interior. A handle formed by abutting base and top portions enables carrying. Each reel comprises a spool with a central axle coupled at each end to spaced apart end caps, being retained by mounting rings. The spindles have bearing rings journalled to bearing races defined in the end caps. Both spindles comprise hubs disposed within case gudgeons. A two-piece spindle has a removable hub portion fitted to an internal socket. When reels are transported they may be stacked vertically atop one another with the one piece spindle engaging the empty and exposed spindle hub socket of an upper reel. Caddies may also be opened and stacked vertically for transportation | 04-11-2013 |
20130102190 | Coaxial Barrel Fittings and couplings with Ground Establishing Traveling Sleeves - Barrel connectors, a right angled adaptor and a single ended fitting include at least one axially displaceable traveling sleeve for insuring electrical continuity with coaxial connector, nominally an F-connector. Each barrel connector described comprises a rigid, metallic hollow body housing an internal contact tube. At least one coiled spring is retained within the body. At least one elongated, tubular traveling sleeve is coaxially disposed within each body end and normally biased outwardly by the springs. The metallic traveling sleeves comprise an elongated shank that contacts the spring, and a head that seats against the connector body ends during installation. Catches or rings defined upon or mounted to travelling sleeve shanks are received within suitable grooves for anchoring the traveling sleeves while facilitating limited axial displacements. The traveling sleeves, and the contact tube therewithin, normally are biased outwardly so that even limited torquing of an F-connector will establish a ground path. | 04-25-2013 |
20130137299 | Coaxial connector grounding inserts - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include grounding inserts for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. The connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Internal grounding inserts comprise a circular band coaxially engaging the post and portions on the band engaging the nut. Multiple radially spaced apart spring clips defined around the band grasp a flange portion of the post. The band is seated within a ring groove within the nut, making electrical contact. An alternative insert comprises a tubular band for contacting the post and an integral skirt abutting the nut's internal ring groove and contacting a portion of the socket to which the connector is coupled. | 05-30-2013 |
20130149884 | Compression Type Coaxial F-Connector With Traveling Seal and Grooved Post - Axially compressible, self-sealing, high bandwidth F-connectors for conventional hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. An internal, dual segment sealing grommet activated by compression elongates and deforms to provide a travelling seal. Each connector has a rigid nut that is rotatably secured to a, tubular body. A rigid, conductive post has a barbless shank with a groove that coaxially extends through the connector and penetrates the coaxial cable within the connector. A tubular, metallic end cap is slidably fitted to a body shank, and is thereafter forcibly compressed lengthwise during installation. The end cap has a ring groove for seating the enhanced grommet. The grommet travels and extrudes during compression to mate and intermingle with a portion of the cable braid that is looped back from a prepared cable end, and portions of the cable are urged towards the post groove for sealing. | 06-13-2013 |
20130164962 | Socketed Nut Coaxial Connectors with Radial Grounding Systems for Enhanced Continuity - Axially compressible F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include radially compressed grounding inserts seated within a body fitted to a nut socket. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular, metallic body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connectors, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. The nut has an integral, tubular socket at its rear that is engaged by a tubular, metallic connector body. The body front has at least one groove for receiving a peripheral grounding insert, preferably in the form of a coiled spring wrapped around the body, that is radially sandwiched within the nut socket to insure grounding. An end cap press fitted to the assembly coaxially engaging the body, closing the fitting. Internal O-rings may be combined for sealing the connector. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164975 | Coaxial Connector with Grommet Biasing for Enhanced Continuity - A compressible, F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal ring groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with integral wings spiraling away from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post | 06-27-2013 |
20130164976 | Enhanced coaxial connector continuity - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include adaptations for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. The connector may have a circumferential groove defined in the end cap mounting an annular D-ring which tensions contact between the post and nut. The connector may comprise a continuity coil seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut and the post for promoting continuity. The connector may comprise a pressure spring and an O-ring seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut for promoting continuity. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171869 | Coaxial Connector with Grommet Biasing for Enhanced Continuity - A compressible F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal annular groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with projections extending from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post. In one embodiment of the invention the projections are semicircular. In alternative embodiments the projections may be triangular or square, and projections on one grommet end may be radially offset from projections on the opposite end. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171870 | Coaxial Connector with Internal Nut Biasing Systems for Enhanced Continuity - A compressible, F-connector for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes at least one biasing system for promoting electrical continuity, despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Biasing systems emanating from the body pressure the nut. The biasing systems comprise pistons or bearings yieldably biased by springs seated within radially spaced-apart bores in the connector body that are pressured outwardly of the body towards the nut. Yieldable pressure applied to the nut by the biasing systems insures mechanical and electrical contact between the nut and the post. | 07-04-2013 |
20130295793 | COUPLING CONTINUITY CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector including a continuity element extending between a nut shroud and a body base. | 11-07-2013 |
20130337683 | Coaxial Connectors withPressure-Enhanced Continuity - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include biasing fingers for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a plurality of radially, spaced apart biasing fingers for pressuring the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post. In one form of the invention the fingers border spaced apart notches in the body, and extend parallel with the axis of the connector. In an alternative embodiment, fingers are defined between radially spaced-apart slots on a flange associated with the body. | 12-19-2013 |
20140137393 | Enhanced Coaxial Connector Continuity - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include adaptations for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. The connector may have a circumferential groove defined in the end cap mounting an annular D-ring which tensions contact between the post and nut. The connector may comprise a continuity coil seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut and the post for promoting continuity. The connector may comprise a pressure spring and an O-ring seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut for promoting continuity. | 05-22-2014 |
20140273621 | Enhanced Continuity Coaxial Connectors with Socketed Nut - An axially compressible F-connector for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable includes a rigid nut with a rear skirt forming a socket. A rigid, tubular post penetrates the nut and engages coaxial cable. An internal, slidable sleeve has a plug portion that is adapted to engage and seat within the socket. A tubular end cap completes the assembly. The tubular post coaxially extends through the connector, physically connecting the nut and coaxial cable it engages. However, grounding is insured by portions of the cable sheath that are sandwiched within the socket between the sleeve plug and the nut skirt by sealing O-rings affixed to the sleeve plug. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298650 | Coaxial Connector Grounding Inserts - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include grounding inserts for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. The connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Internal grounding inserts comprise a circular band coaxially engaging the post and portions on the band engaging the nut. Multiple radially spaced apart spring clips defined around the band grasp a flange portion of the post. The band is seated within a ring groove within the nut, making electrical contact. An alternative insert comprises a tubular band for contacting the post and an integral skirt abutting the nut's internal ring groove and contacting a portion of the socket to which the connector is coupled. | 10-09-2014 |
20140335725 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH CONTINUITY BUS - A coaxial cable connector including a continuity bus extending a ground circuit between a coaxial cable outer conductor and a coaxial cable connector part such as a coaxial cable connector fastener. | 11-13-2014 |
20140357119 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH GROMMET BIASING FOR ENHANCED CONTINUITY - A compressible F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal annular groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with projections extending from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post. In one embodiment of the invention the projections are semicircular. In alternative embodiments the projections may be triangular or square, and projections on one grommet end may be radially offset from projections on the opposite end. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357120 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH GROMMET BIASING FOR ENHANCED CONTINUITY - A compressible, F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal ring groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with integral wings spiraling away from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post. | 12-04-2014 |
20150033551 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR GROUNDING INSERTS - A coaxial cable connector and a grounding insert extending between an elongated hollow post and a nut interior and providing an electrically conductive path therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
Gordon A. Shaw, Plymouth, MN US
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20080233704 | Integrated Resistor Capacitor Structure - A resistor capacitor structure and a method of fabrication. A resistor capacitor structure provides a capacitance between at least two nodes within a microelectronic circuit. A bottom plate of the resistor capacitor structure comprises a resistance layer, which in turn provides a resistance path between an additional node within the circuit. The resistor capacitor structure may be formed on top or within interlevel dielectric layers. The resistance layer, alternatively, may be used to fill a cavity located between interlevel dielectric layers and accordingly provide a resistance path between the interlevel dielectric layers. | 09-25-2008 |
20140260710 | ULTRASOUND LIQUID DISPERSION HUMIDIFIER - Microstructure plating systems and methods are described herein. One method includes depositing a plating-resistant material between a microstructure and a bonding layer, wherein the microstructure comprises a plating process base material and immersing the microstructure in a plating solution. | 09-18-2014 |
20140332922 | PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRICAL FUSE WITH TEMPERATURE GRADIENT BETWEEN ANODE AND CATHODE - In some examples, a programmable electrical fuse includes at least one structural feature that increases a thermal gradient between an anode and a cathode of the programmable electrical fuse. For example, a device may include a semiconductor substrate, an electrically insulating layer overlying the semiconductor substrate, and a programmable electrical fuse overlying a portion of the electrically insulating layer. The programmable electrical fuse may include a cathode, an anode, and a conductor link connecting the cathode and the anode. The electrically insulating layer may define a first thickness between the semiconductor substrate and the cathode and a second thickness between the semiconductor substrate and the anode, and the first thickness being less than the second thickness. | 11-13-2014 |
Gordon Alan Shaw, Plymouth, MN US
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20100140670 | INTEGRATION OF MEMS AND CMOS DEVICES ON A CHIP - A method of forming CMOS circuitry integrated with MEMS devices includes bonding a wafer to a top surface layer having contacts formed to CMOS circuitry. A handle wafer is then removed from one of the top or bottom surfaces of the CMOS circuitry, and MEMS devices are formed in a remaining silicon layer. | 06-10-2010 |
James Shaw, Tenafly, NJ US
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20090327115 | FINANCIAL EVENT AND RELATIONSHIP EXTRACTION - For automated text processing, the inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary system that automatically extracts financial events from various unstructured text based sources, such as press releases and news articles. Extracted events, such as mergers & acquisitions, earnings guidance reports, and actual earnings announcements, are represented as structured data records which can be linked, searched, and displayed and used as a basis for controlling accessing to the source documents and other related financial documents for named entities. | 12-31-2009 |
James Shaw, Sterling, CT US
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20110165995 | COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 07-07-2011 |
20110165996 | COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 07-07-2011 |
20110165997 | ROTARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 07-07-2011 |
20110172058 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE ADAPTIVE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 07-14-2011 |
20110195819 | ADAPTIVE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 08-11-2011 |
20120190502 | ADAPTIVE EXERCISE PROFILE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor. A computer-controlled robotic resistance system is used for training, diagnosis and/or therapy. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system overcomes the limitations of the existing robotic rehabilitation, weight training, and cardiovascular training systems by providing a training and/or rehabilitation system that adapts a resistance or force applied to a user interactive element in response to the user's interaction with the training system, a physiological strength curve, and/or sensor feedback. For example, the system optionally provides for an automatic reconfiguration and/or adaptive load adjustment based upon real time measurement of a user's interaction with the system or sensor based observation by the exercise system as it is operated by the subject. | 07-26-2012 |
20130156070 | Miniaturized Thermocouple Scanner System - An apparatus and method for measuring, collecting, and processing the temperatures of a number of hot junctions in a thermocouple sensor array simultaneously comprises means for measuring the temperature of one or more reference junctions and means for collecting, processing, storing, and transmitting data collected from an array of thermocouple temperature sensors. The measured temperature(s) of the one or more reference junctions is used to correct the measured voltage in each of a plurality of thermocouple circuits to obtain accurate hot junction temperature measurements. The apparatus and method are particularly useful for collecting and processing temperature data from various locations within engines such as turbine, rocket, and internal combustion engines. | 06-20-2013 |
20140194250 | REMOTE ADAPTIVE MOTOR RESISTANCE TRAINING EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using a computer configured exercise system equipped with an electric motor to provide physical resistance to user motion in conjunction with means for sharing exercise system related data and/or user performance data with a secondary user, such as a medical professional, a physical therapist, a trainer, a computer generated competitor, and/or a human competitor. For example, the exercise system is used with a remote trainer to enhance exercise performance, with a remote medical professional for rehabilitation, and/or with a competitor in a competition, such as in a power/weightlifting competition or in a video game. The exercise system is optionally configured with an intelligent software assistant and knowledge navigator functioning as a personal assistant application. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194251 | ADAPTIVE MOTOR RESISTANCE VIDEO GAME EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor provided physical resistance in conjunction with a game system, such as a video game system, where the exercise system provides real physical resistance to a user interface. Results of user interaction with the user interface are integrated into a video game, such as running on a game console. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system provides actual physical interaction with a resistance device as input to the game console and game run thereon. | 07-10-2014 |
James C. Shaw, Tenafly, NJ US
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20080215555 | Hybrid Approach for Query Recommendation in Conversation Systems - Techniques are disclosed for combining natural language generation with query retrieval for context appropriate query recommendation. For example, a computer-implemented method for generating a recommended query for a conversation system in response to an original user query, wherein at least a portion of the original user query is not understandable to a query interpretation process, includes the following steps. Recommendation results are computed, in response to the original user query, using a natural language generation-based recommendation process. Recommendation results are computed, in response to the original user query, using a retrieval-based recommendation process. A recommended query is generated based on consideration of at least a portion of the natural language generation-based recommendation results and at least a portion of the retrieval-based recommendation results. | 09-04-2008 |
James G. Shaw, Draper, UT US
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20100313972 | Check Valve For A Self-Priming Pump - A check valve of the flapper type structured for use in a self-primer pump is structured for attachment to the pump casing in a manner that facilitates servicing of the check valve, and includes securement means that are positioned external to the casing and a flapper that is located through an opening of the casing in a manner that enables the servicing of the valve without dropping the flapper or the hardware into the interior of the pump. | 12-16-2010 |
20120014783 | Apparatus For Non-Clogging Pumps - Improvements in the operation and maintenance of non-clogging pumps are provided which increase pump efficiencies through improved impeller design and vacuum assembly design, and which increase seal lubrication efficiencies through improved seal lubricant reservoir system design. | 01-19-2012 |
John Shaw, Hampton Falls, NH US
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20110224393 | REGULATED AND CONTINUOUS POLYMERIZATION OF POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID POLYMERS - The present invention relates to methods and polymers based upon vinyl type monomers that contain pendant carboxylic acid groups and ester group functionality. The polymerization methods include regulation of heat flow such that parameters of monomer conversion, acid functionality, molecular weight, tacticity and/or copolymer composition may be adjusted to selected levels for a selected application. | 09-15-2011 |
20120258510 | VINYL ACID MONOMER RECOVERY - The present disclosure relates to a method for recovering a vinyl acid monomer by providing an aqueous fermentation broth which undergoes microbial fermentation of a nutrient medium containing a carbon source including at least one microorganism to produce a vinyl acid monomer. The method provides a direct overall route to bio-based polymers of the vinyl acid monomer, and in particular, polymers of polyitaconic acid. | 10-11-2012 |
20140259439 | Polycarboxylic Acid Polymers For Treatment of Leather - The present invention relates to methods and polymers based upon vinyl type monomers that contain pendant carboxylic acid groups that may be employed for retanning of leather sourced from animal skins or synthetic leather. | 09-18-2014 |
John J. Shaw, Burnsville, MN US
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20110029193 | MONITORING BATTERY HEALTH IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - Systems and methods of monitoring battery health in an HVAC system. The charge state of a rechargeable battery and the number of amp-hours provided to or from the rechargeable battery are monitored. The number of amp-hours provided is recorded and an end-of-life condition is detected based on the number of amp-hours provided during the charge or discharge cycle. In some constructions, the end-of-life condition is detected by comparing the number of amp-hours provided during the charge or discharge cycle to a threshold. In some constructions, the end-of-life condition is detected by calculating a rate of change of the number of amp-hours provided during a charge or discharge cycle and comparing the rate of change to a threshold. | 02-03-2011 |
John Jacob Shaw, Burnsville, MN US
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20100192548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REGENERATE A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - An exhaust system for use with a diesel engine includes a diesel particulate filter configured to capture particulate matter exhausted from the diesel engine, a first sensor operable to detect a particulate matter accumulation level within the diesel particulate filter, and a second sensor operable to detect an ambient temperature of an environment surrounding the diesel particulate filter. The exhaust system also includes a control module electrically coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the diesel particulate filter. The control module is operable to adjust a first regeneration threshold based on the detected ambient temperature. The control module is also operable to initiate regeneration of the diesel particulate filter when the detected particulate matter accumulation level reaches the first regeneration threshold. | 08-05-2010 |
John R. Shaw, Hampton Falls, NH US
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20090134144 | HEATING APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENT ARRAY - A heating apparatus assembly and method are provided for heating a surface. The heating apparatus contains a substrate with a multiplicity of heating elements disposed upon at least one surface of the substrate where each element is individually controllable. | 05-28-2009 |
John R. Shaw, Lewis Center, OH US
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20110053276 | MOLECULAR INDICATOR AND PROCESS OF SYNTHESIZING - A molecular indicator for detecting primary diamines includes an indicator structure coupled to (a) a bis-crown ether structure or (b) a structure having a bis-crown ether-like functionality. A package for detecting an analyte emitted by a packaged object includes a packaging material for the object. The package further includes a molecular indicator included with the packaging material for detecting the analyte. The molecular indicator includes an indicator structure coupled to a trapping structure for trapping the analyte. The molecular indicator is highly specific for the analyte, and the trapping of the analyte by the molecular indicator avoids reactive chemistry by-products. The molecular indicator can be synthesized by several different process schemes. | 03-03-2011 |
Joseph A. Shaw, Bozeman, MT US
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20090272888 | THERMAL INFRARED IMAGING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATION - A thermal infrared (IR) imaging system and associated calibration methods are described. In various illustrative embodiments, techniques are provided for the stabilization and radiometric calibration of a thermal IR imager without stabilization of the device's focal-plane-array (FPA) temperature. In one embodiment, a scene image is corrected for FPA temperature to produce a FPA-temperature-stabilized image, to which radiometric calibration can optionally be added through additional calculations and prior device characterization. In another embodiment, the internal shutter of the thermal IR imager is used as an equivalent external blackbody source to cancel the FPA-temperature-dependent offset from a scene image Radiometric calibration can be included through additional calculations and prior device characterization. In some embodiments, these techniques are combined to correct for dependence on FPA temperature of both the imager's responsivity and its zero-radiance-scene offset. | 11-05-2009 |
20100310120 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING MOVING OBJECTS IN A SCENE - A method and system for tracking moving objects in a scene is described. One embodiment acquires a digital video signal corresponding to the scene; identifies in the digital video signal one or more candidate moving objects; locates at least one candidate moving object in the digital video signal subsequent to identification of the at least one candidate moving object; tracks candidate moving objects that, for at least a predetermined period after they have been identified, continue to be located in the digital video signal; assigns a score to each tracked candidate moving object in accordance with how long after passage of the predetermined period the tracked candidate moving object has continued to be located in the digital video signal; combines the respective scores of the tracked candidate moving objects to obtain an overall score for the scene; and indicates to a user whether the overall score satisfies a predetermined criterion. | 12-09-2010 |
Kelly Ann Shaw, Franktown, CO US
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20080209400 | Approach for versioning of services and service contracts - An approach is provided for versioning of services and service contracts. According to the approach, when the executable code of a service external to one or more composite applications is generated, first version information is automatically stored in a contract that describes the service. The contract specifies an input interface and an output interface of the service. The first version information stored in the contract specifies a first executable version of the service. When the executable code of the service is re-generated, the first version information stored in the contract is automatically modified into second version information. The second version information specifies a second executable version of the service. | 08-28-2008 |
20080209555 | Approach for proactive notification of contract changes in a software service - An approach is provided for proactive notification of contract changes in a software service. According to the approach, when the executable code of a composite application operable to access the service is generated, an initial copy of a contract that describes the service is retrieved. A baseline representation of the contract is generated based on the initial copy of the contract. When the composite application is being executed, a determination is made based on the baseline representation whether the contract has experienced any changes. In response to determining that the contract has experienced a change, a notification is sent indicating that the contract has experienced the change. | 08-28-2008 |
Kenneth Shaw, Weston, CT US
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20090004262 | Nanoparticulate formulations and methods for the making and use therof - The present invention is directed to size-stabilized drug nanoparticulate compositions and methods of preparation thereof. | 01-01-2009 |
20110008453 | Stable Corticosteroid Nanoparticulate Formulations And Methods For The Making And Use Thereof - Disclosed are stable corticosteroid nanoparticulate formulations, methods of making and therapeutic uses thereof. | 01-13-2011 |
20110040112 | METHOD FOR MAKING 3A-HYDROXY, 3B- SUBSTITUTED-5A-PREGNAN-20-ONES - Applicants have discovered a method for the stereoselective and regioselective synthesis of 3α-hydroxy, 3β-methyl-5α-pregnan-20-one (ganaxolone) comprising reacting 5α-pregnane-3,20-dione; with an organometallic methylating agent in an inert solvent to provide a compound of the formula | 02-17-2011 |
20110236487 | SOLID GANAXOLONE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF - In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm. | 09-29-2011 |
20120264766 | PSEUDOBASE BENZO[C]PHENANTRIDINES WITH IMPROVED EFFICACY, STABILITY AND SAFETY - Pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of Formula I | 10-18-2012 |
20130156821 | SOLID GANAXOLONE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF - In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm. | 06-20-2013 |
20130243830 | Stable Corticosteroid Nanoparticulate Formulations and Methods for the Making and Use thereof - Disclosed are stable corticosteroid nanoparticulate formulations, methods of making and therapeutic uses thereof. | 09-19-2013 |
20130287851 | LIQUID GANAXOLONE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF - In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm. | 10-31-2013 |
20140154309 | SOLID GANAXOLONE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF - In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm. | 06-05-2014 |
Kenneth Shaw, Cheshire, CT US
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20110137323 | SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER - A surgical clip applier is provided including a housing; at least one handle pivotably connected to the housing; a channel assembly extending distally from the housing; a plurality of clips loaded in the clip carrier; a drive channel translatably supported in the housing and the channel assembly, the drive channel being translated upon actuation of the at least one handle; and a counter mechanism supported in the housing, the counter mechanism including indicia visible through the housing, wherein the indicia corresponds to a quantity of clips loaded in the clip applier, wherein the indicia decrements upon each firing of the clip applier resulting in a reduction in the quantity of clips remaining of the plurality of clips. | 06-09-2011 |
Lane G. Shaw, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090324979 | CALCIUM CARBONATE BARRIER FILMS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides polyolefin films comprising calcium carbonate that have a reduced moisture vapor transmission rate, methods of making the films, and packaging materials comprising the films. | 12-31-2009 |
Lee Shaw, Jersey City, NJ US
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20090274519 | Flood control device and method of using same - A water-fillable flood control device is provided that consists of a waterproof bag with a friction causing outer surface and having a mouth that can be closed with a waterproof seal after filling the bag with water. The bag can be filled by one person at a flood site using a filling/form sleeve and locally-available water. It is not necessary to fill the bag with sand, or add chemicals. The friction causing surface may be achieved by any means or method so long as the purpose is to hold the device in place for facilitating the stacking of a plurality of devices on top of each other to form a stable water control structure without the need for external supports. | 11-05-2009 |
Leslie Brandon Shaw, Ashburn, VA US
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20110104491 | Functionally Doped Polycrystalline Ceramic Laser Materials - A functionally doped polycrystalline ceramic laser medium and method of making thereof are provided. The medium includes a solid state polycrystalline Ytterbium doped Yttria or Scandia (Yb:Y | 05-05-2011 |
Luke N. Shaw, Goshen, IN US
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20080302119 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING REFRIGERATED AIR WITHIN A VEHICLE - A system for refrigerating ambient air flowing into a moving racing vehicle and delivering it to the passenger compartment, such as through the driver seat, into a helmet, driver's suit, and/or other locations within the cockpit to mitigate the effects of excessive heat, or to cool mechanical or electrical components of the vehicle. The system includes a coolant container unit, such an insulated cooler having inflow and outflow ports connected to a delivery conduit system, that receives fresh air from the vehicle's air intake system and directs it through a conduit system, such as coiled cooper tubing which is surrounded by an endothermic material dry ice (CO | 12-11-2008 |
Mark R. Shaw, Mason, OH US
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20100264194 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR - A surgical instrument can comprise a channel configured to support a staple cartridge and, in addition, an anvil pivotable between open and closed positions relative to the channel. The surgical instrument can further comprise a cutting member configured to incise tissue positioned captured between the staple cartridge and the anvil and, in addition, means for stopping the cutting member prior to a distal end datum, wherein the distal end datum can be defined by the distal-most staple cavity in the staple cartridge. In such embodiments, the incision within the tissue may not extend beyond the portion of the tissue that has been stapled. | 10-21-2010 |
Matt Shaw, Jackson, MN US
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20100003115 | LIFTING HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A lifting hook assembly for lifting an object, such as wheel weight, with a lifting apparatus, such as a forklift. The lifting hook assembly comprises an elongated body, an adjustable arm, a joint assembly, and a lifting arm. The elongated body acts as a frame and skeleton for the lifting hook assembly. The adjustable arm is in communication with a first end of the elongated body, and is engageable to the lifting apparatus. The joint assembly is adapted to fix the adjustable arm at two or more predetermined angles with respect to the elongated body. The adjustability of the joint assembly can enable the adjustable arm to engage the lifting apparatus directly above the center of mass of the wheel weight, thereby balancing the wheel weight. The lifting arm extends from a second end of the elongated body, and is engageable to the wheel weight. | 01-07-2010 |
Matthew Shaw, Jackson, MN US
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20110049840 | Drawbar Bore Adapter - In an example embodiment a drawbar pin bore adapter includes a bushing sized to fit within a drawbar pin bore of a first size and a retainer to secure the bushing to the drawbar. The bushing may include a primary portion having an outer diameter configured for insertion into the drawbar pin bore, an inner diameter configured to receive a drawbar pin of a second diameter; and an extension portion configured to protrude from the drawbar bore and engage the retainer to secure at least a portion of the bushing within the drawbar pin bore. | 03-03-2011 |
20130154236 | Drawbar Pin Retention Device - In an example embodiment, an automatic engaging drawbar pin retention device includes a biased locking plate configured to retain a drawbar pin within a drawbar bore. The locking plate may be movably coupled to a drawbar clevis between a pin-lock to at least partly cover the bore and prevent removal of the drawbar pin and a pin-unlock condition. | 06-20-2013 |
20150054259 | MULTI-CONFIGURATION, MULTI-PIN DRAWBAR RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A drawbar pin-retention assembly for use with a drawbar mechanism has a swinging drawbar, a support housing, and a device configured to prevent the swinging of the drawbar, the device having at least one drawbar pin. The pin-retention assembly includes a hanger bracket having a body portion and a pair of overhanging arms and a retaining bracket mounted on the hanger bracket with hinge tabs and pivotable about a pivot axis to move between a pin-retaining position and a pin-removal position. When the retaining bracket is pivoted to its pin-retaining position, a strap is positioned over the drawbar pin. Outward movement of the pin causes it to contact a forward portion of the strap forward of the pivot axis causing the retaining bracket to contact the hanger bracket thereby preventing pivoting of the retaining bracket in a first direction. The retaining bracket pivots by gravity to the pin-retention position. | 02-26-2015 |
Matthew J Shaw, Rockbridge, OH US
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20110045517 | Toxic Material Detection Apparatus and Method - A toxic material detection apparatus includes a sample collection portion including a sample inlet and a sample concentrator adapted to concentrate an environmental sample on a substrate. A sample distributing system transfers portions of the substrate to a color sensor and an ion mobility spectrometer for simultaneously analysis and toxin detection, particularly cholinesterase inhibitor detection. Optionally, a portion of the substrate may be directed to an archive for possible analysis at a later time. Reagents utilized include the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and the reactants acetylthiocholine iodide (ATCI) and 5,5′-dithio-bis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTB). A data management unit provides for near-real-time analysis of the samples in under 5 minutes. Simultaneous “hits” by both analysis methods indicate the presence of a cholinesterase inhibitor. | 02-24-2011 |
Michael Dave Shaw, Baxter Springs, KS US
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20110054310 | PORTABLE MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS FOR DOCUMENTATION OF DERMATOLOGICAL AREAS AND SUBJECTS OF INTEREST - An imaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a hand-held, battery powered imaging device that provides: (1) an Identification Picture wherein an image of the patient's face is captured for identification purposes; (2) an Area of Interest picture wherein an image of the general area of interest on the patient is captured; and (3) a Subject of Interest picture wherein an image of the subject lesion of interest is captured. Two digital imaging systems, including a wide-angle (e.g. fisheye) imaging system and a macro (close-up) imaging system, are provided to allow for the simultaneous capture of AOI and SOI images thereby capturing an image that identifies the location of the lesion on the body and an image that comprises a close-up view of the lesion. A light source or flash provides illumination during the image capture phase. A laser range finding configuration including spaced first and second lasers are angularly disposed so as to cast beams that intersect at a desired distance from the imaging apparatus thereby allowing the user to quickly position the imaging apparatus at a predetermined distance from the patient when capturing images. Audible output provides the user with input to assist in properly capturing the images, and a trigger-type actuator is provided to initiate image capture. | 03-03-2011 |
Michael F. Shaw, Lexington, KY US
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20090080700 | PROJECTILE TRACKING SYSTEM - A system and method for determining the track of a projectile use a thermal signature of the projectile. Sequential infrared image frames are acquired from a sensor at a given position. A set of frames containing spots with characteristics consistent with a projectile in flight are identified. A possible projectile track solution for said spots is identified. A thermal signature value for each pixel of each spot of the possible solution is determined. The determined thermal signature is then compared to an actual thermal signature for a substantially similar projectile track to ascertain whether the determined thermal signature substantially matches the actual thermal signature, which indicates that the possible projectile track solution is the correct solution. | 03-26-2009 |
Michael J. Shaw, Columbia, MD US
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20100215033 | PREFERENTIAL ROUTING OF SECURED CALLS - Installed in an IGAR gateway is intelligence for determining the capabilities of an endpoint. Many older generation secure phones are not IP capable and are thus not directly capable of operating in a VOIP environment. The intelligence allows backwards compatibility of IGAR to legacy phones by recognizing that the endpoint is not IP capable and forcing the secure connection to be routed over PSTN. IGAR could also be included between independent instances of a communications manager (CM). Currently IGAR is supported on only a single CM controlling PSTN gateways, and not between independent CMs. This embodiment recognizes that incoming PSTN call based on a DN and once answered, in-band digits are passed from the originating PBX to the destination PBX in order to route the call within the answering PBX. | 08-26-2010 |
Michael W. Shaw, Decatur, GA US
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20100130378 | MICROARRAY-BASED LINEAGE ANALYSIS AS A DIAGNOSTIC FOR CURRENT AND EMERGING STRAINS OF INFLUENZA B - Embodiments herein provide for methods, compositions and apparatus for detection and/or diagnosis of pathogenic virus lineage and/or strains. In some embodiments, the virus is influenza Type B virus. In other embodiments, an apparatus may include a microarray with attached capture probes, designed to bind to nucleic acid sequences from a single gene in a broad array of influenza strains. In some embodiments, compositions may include isolated nucleic acid sequences of use as capture probes, target sequences and/or label probe sequences, for diagnosis of and/or detection of influenza virus. | 05-27-2010 |
20110189193 | CELL LINES AND HOST NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES RELATED TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE - Host nucleic acids and host proteins that participate in viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A, and Ebola virus, have been identified. Interfering with or disrupting the interaction between a host nucleic acid or host protein and a virus or viral protein confers an inhibition of or resistance to infection. Thus, interfering with such an interaction in a host subject can confer a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a virus. The sequences identified can be used to identify agents that reduce or inhibit viral infection. | 08-04-2011 |
Neal Shaw, Shawnee, KS US
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20110004537 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORGANIZING TAX INFORMATION AND PROVIDING TAX ADVICE - A method includes providing to a user a set of computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a user's electronic device, generate a user interface displayable on a display device coupled to the user's electronic device, presenting to the user via the user interface a plurality of solicitations for a set of personal information describing characteristics of the user, receiving via the user interface the personal information set, and, based on the personal information set, generating to the user interface a checklist of tax return preparation information to be compiled by the user. | 01-06-2011 |
20120084185 | SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND METHOD FOR ONLINE, REAL-TIME DELIVERY OF CONSUMER TAX SERVICES - A system, a method, and a computer program for performing an online, real-time tax consultation for preparation of a client's taxes by a tax agent, wherein the tax agent is remote from the client, and the system is implemented via an electronic, online application accessible via a communications network. Embodiments allow for a client desiring tax preparation of a tax return to initiate the tax preparation with a tax agent via an online, integrated platform; electronically upload or otherwise push the client's tax-related information and documents to the tax agent; participate in an online tax consultation so that the tax agent may investigate, learn, or otherwise obtain the tax information necessary for completing the client's tax return; and electronically approve and file the completed tax return. | 04-05-2012 |
20130080302 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORGANIZING TAX INFORMATION AND PROVIDING TAX ADVICE - A method includes providing to a user a set of computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a user's electronic device, generate a user interface displayable on a display device coupled to the user's electronic device, presenting to the user via the user interface a plurality of solicitations for a set of personal information describing characteristics of the user, receiving via the user interface the personal information set, and, based on the personal information set, generating to the user interface a checklist of tax return preparation information to be compiled by the user. | 03-28-2013 |
20140172656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING TAX DATA FOR USE IN TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE - An automated system and method for acquiring tax data and importing it into tax preparation software. Tax documents are acquired electronically in a tax data acquisition process by scanning, faxing, or emailing them. Once a tax document is in electronic form, an optical character recognition (OCR) software process obtains tax data from the electronic tax document. Each piece of tax data that is obtained from the OCR software process is then imported into tax preparation software. Once the tax data has been imported into tax preparation software, the software may be used to complete a tax return. An important step in the tax return preparation process is automated so the need for tax professionals to spend time entering tax data into tax preparation software is reduced and data entry errors are reduced. Tax professionals may devote more time to preparing tax returns and less time to data entry. | 06-19-2014 |
Neil R. Shaw, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100293610 | ENFORCING SECURE INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR A MOBILE ENDPOINT COMPUTING DEVICE - Methods and apparatus enforce a secure internet connection from a mobiles endpoint computing device. A security policy for the endpoint is defined based on its location. From that location, an internet connection is established and detected. This event triggers the launching of a full VPN tunnel connection including an NDIS firewall forcing packet traffic through a port of the endpoint computing device assigned by the security policy and/or MAC/IP addresses of a VPN concentrator. Thereafter, the packet traffic is monitored for compliance with the security policy. This includes determining whether packet traffic over the assigned port is observed within a given time or packet traffic is attempted over other ports. Monitoring occurs whether or not the protocol of the VPN tunnel connection is known. Other features contemplate quarantining for improper operation of the VPN tunnel, undertaking remediation, and computer program products, to name a few. | 11-18-2010 |
Ralph L. Shaw, New Orleans, LA US
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20080219774 | Offshore Structure Support - A pile based braced caisson structural support device includes a number of legs. These legs are configured in a teepee type configuration such that the footprint of the base is larger than the footprint of the opposing end. This structural support can be used as a base for an offshore drilling platform in that the support reduces the lateral forces on the support caused by wave action. | 09-11-2008 |
Rebecca H. Shaw, St. Louis, MO US
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20080220914 | CUSHIONED KNOB ATTACHMENT FOR A BAT - A cushioning sleeve for a bat. The bat includes an axis, a cap, a barrel, a taper, a handle, and a knob. The handle includes a handle diameter in the knob and includes a knob diameter. The cushioning sleeve comprises a neck and a flared end. The neck is shaped to extend along the handle away from the knob and is shaped to cover part of the handle. The neck includes a substantially constant inside diameter and a substantially constant outside diameter. The flared end includes a terminal end having a diameter greater than the handle diameter. The terminal end diameter is also greater than the inside and outside diameters of the neck. The flared end is shaped to cover part of the knob. The neck transitions into the flared end at internal and external transitions. The external transition is shaped concave inwardly towards the axis of the bat. | 09-11-2008 |
Richard Shaw, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100130239 | Systems and Methods for Providing Anonymous Messaging - An exemplary messaging anonymity system (MAS) for providing anonymous messaging between a mobile device and a third-party service provider via a communications network can include a processor, a network interface, and a memory. The memory can be configured to store instructions that, when executed, perform the steps of an exemplary method. The exemplary method can include receiving a mobile-originated (MO) message from a mobile device, the MO message being destined for a third-party service provider, determining to provision an anonymous subscriber identification (ASI) to be used in lieu of a subscriber address associated with the mobile device, provisioning the ASI, and sending the MO message to the third-party service provider, wherein the ASI is presented to the third-party service provider as an originating subscriber address. | 05-27-2010 |
20100153204 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ITEM PRICE NOTIFICATION TO A MOBILE DEVICE - An exemplary system for delivering an item price notification to a mobile device can include a processor, an inventory database including a plurality of inventory items, and a memory that is in communication with the processor. The memory can be configured to store instructions that, when executed, perform the steps of an exemplary method. An exemplary method can include querying the inventory database to determine if an inventory item meets a price reduction threshold, generating the item price notification including a sale price for the inventory item, if the inventory item meets the price reduction threshold, and transmitting the item price notification to the mobile device. The query can be invoked by the mobile device being proximate the inventory item, such as the mobile device being located at a merchant premises. | 06-17-2010 |
20140162615 | Systems and Methods for Providing Anonymous Messaging - An exemplary messaging anonymity system (MAS) for providing anonymous messaging between a mobile device and a third-party service provider via a communications network can include a processor, a network interface, and a memory. The memory can be configured to store instructions that, when executed, perform the steps of an exemplary method. The exemplary method can include receiving a mobile-originated (MO) message from a mobile device, the MO message being destined for a third-party service provider, determining to provision an anonymous subscriber identification (ASI) to be used in lieu of a subscriber address associated with the mobile device, provisioning the ASI, and sending the MO message to the third-party service provider, wherein the ASI is presented to the third-party service provider as an originating subscriber address. | 06-12-2014 |
Richard Shaw, Trumbull, CT US
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20100258584 | System for transient storage and dispensing of solid particulate materials and its method of use - A dispensing system and method of use for the transient storage and dispensing of solid particulate materials is described. The dispensing system includes: a container comprising front and back walls and two side walls, a bottom, a pour spout affixed to the front wall, a container support tube joined to the side walls of the container; a container support stand comprising a base affixed to two upright members adjacent to the side walls of the container; a support rod which passes through the bag support tube and rotatably connects the container to the upright members of the container support stand; and a locking member which when engaged prevents rotation of the container; wherein the container can rotate at least about 180 degrees from the vertical when the locking member is not engaged. | 10-14-2010 |
Richard Shaw, Salem, VA US
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20100042953 | METHOD, COMPUTER, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING A HIERARCHICAL NAVIGATION SCHEME - A method, computer, and computer program for displaying user screens within a hierarchical navigation scheme are provided. A method includes generating a navigation tree including a plurality of nodes, wherein each node is at least one of a link to a user screen, a pointer to at least one parent node, and a link to a script. The method also includes generating a navigation bar including a plurality of node navigation tool buttons and a current path including at least a first node button representative of a currently selected first node, generating a child bar including at least the first node button, and displaying the navigation bar and the child bar within a user interface. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert Jensen Shaw, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20110031363 | Trophy mount - A trophy mount for displaying the skull and horn or antler of game animals comprising; a base with one or more holes in the base for attaching the base to a vertical surface, a wing that attaches to the base by means of an upper and lower hinge socket on the base that are able to receive an upper and lower wing joint from the wing with the sockets and joints sized to allow the wing to pivot with respect to the base which is secured to the vertical surface, a bracket that has one or more adjustment holes and a pivot hole, means for securing the bracket to the wing such that the bracket can be positioned at various angles with respect to the base, a center prong on the bracket that is sized to fit within a Foramen magnum of a vertebrate game animal, and a right and left side arm that are spaced, sized and positioned below and slightly in front of the center prong such that the right and left side arms fit into the condyloid fossa of a game animal's skull. | 02-10-2011 |
Robert K. Shaw, Lindenhurst, IL US
Ronald D. Shaw, Shakopee, MN US
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20110082661 | Card Interface Direction Detection System - A card interface direction detection system includes a card. A power pin is mounted to the card and connected to a power source. A ground pin is mounted to the card and connected to a ground. A direction pin is mounted to the card. A controller is coupled to an information handling system (IHS) and that includes an in node and an out node that are each connected to the direction pin. The in node is directly connected to the direction pin and a resistor is located between the out node and the direction pin such that a signal sent through out node results in a signal received through the in node that allows the controller to detect whether the mode of operation of the card is supported by the IHS. | 04-07-2011 |
Schuyler S. Shaw, Tipp City, OH US
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20080245624 | Latching device for electro-mechanical actuators - A latching device including a reversibly rotatable drive gear, a reversibly rotatable driven gear meshing with the drive gear, and a cantilever including a latching gear meshing with one of either the drive gear or the driven gear. The cantilever includes an electrically distortable polymeric material configured to distort in response to an applied current to position the latching gear in an intermeshing relationship with both the drive gear and the driven gear, such that the drive gear, driven gear, and latching gear selectively prevent rotational motion of the gear assembly in a predetermined direction. Also, an electromechanical brake assembly including a rotary motor and the latching device, where the gear assembly selectively prevents rotational motion of the rotary motor in a brake-disengaging direction. | 10-09-2008 |
Schuyler Scott Shaw, Tipp City, OH US
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20080257669 | Braking apparatus - The present invention discloses a braking apparatus for a vehicle having a brake pedal. The braking apparatus includes a master cylinder having a reservoir for retaining a brake fluid. At least one hydraulically actuated brake is in fluid communication with the master cylinder and a control unit is in electrical communication with the hydraulically actuated brake. A replenishment system is in fluid communication with the master cylinder and in electrical communication with the control unit for feeding the brake fluid into the replenishment system during a first condition and feeding the brake fluid from the replenishment system into the hydraulically actuated brake during a second condition after initial depression of the brake pedal to provide consistent pedal feel and braking pressure. | 10-23-2008 |
Stephen Shaw, Bethesda, MD US
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20090170125 | Cellular assay method for identifying pkc-0 inhibitors - The invention relates to a method for investigating the modulating effect of a test substance on a PKCθ-dependent signal transduction pathway or for finding a PKCθ modulator in a human or animal cell, including the steps | 07-02-2009 |
Steven A. Shaw, Warwick, RI US
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20110055041 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WORKFORCE TRANSITIONS BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT - A method includes configuring a labor pool, the labor pool including a plurality of human resources in a first workforce sector. In addition, the method includes configuring a plurality of business entities operating in a second workforce sector that is distinct from the first workforce sector. The configuration of a plurality of business entities includes storing job-opening information for a plurality of job openings. Further, the method includes normalizing the labor pool to a human-capital management (HCM) taxonomy. Additionally, the method includes normalizing the plurality of job openings to the HCM taxonomy. The method also includes facilitating a redeployment of at least one human resource in the normalized labor pool from the first workforce sector to the second workforce sector. The facilitating includes matching the at least one human resource to at least one job opening in the normalized plurality of job openings. | 03-03-2011 |
Steven R. Shaw, Bazeman, MT US
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20080289241 | Artificial Fishing Lure that Generates Visual and Audible Signals - A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish. | 11-27-2008 |
Steven R. Shaw, Bozeman, MT US
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20080286622 | Transient Recognition Control for Hybrid Fuel Cell Systems - This invention is directed to a novel power control scheme that uses feedforward information about load transient behavior to manage the flow of energy between components of a hybrid fuel cell system. The methods of the invention may also be applicable to hybrid systems with critical sources other than fuel cells. Methods of the invention for controlling a power generation system comprise using a transient recognition control module to estimate the steady state information of load transients. The transient recognition control module can be based upon a cluster weighted modeling algorithm, which can be formulated recursively and provide useful feed-forward information in real time. | 11-20-2008 |
Terry Shaw, Central City, NE US
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20100059947 | Combination Cart and Safety Ladder - A combination cart and safety ladder assembly for storing items selected for purchase and retrieving items from otherwise unreachable store shelves. The combination has a base, a plurality of wheels joined with the base, a cart section, and a ladder section having a plurality of steps. Preferably, the ladder section is moveable between a first position in which the ladder section prevents the wheels from transporting the base and a second position in which the wheels are free to transport the base. Most preferably, a resilient member biases the ladder section to its second position such that the wheels are free to transport the base unless the biasing force is overcome. When a user mounts the steps, the biasing force of the resilient member is overcome thereby moving the ladder section into its first position for preventing movement of the base and safely allowing the user to retrieve an item. | 03-11-2010 |
Timothy P. Shaw, Madison, TN US
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20090007752 | Guitar Body Reinforcement - A support for a body of a stringed instrument includes a brace structure having a plurality of legs radially disposed about a central body. The brace structure has a substantially flat first surface. A portion of the plurality of legs conforms to a soundhole opening which is integrated into the body of the stringed instrument. A brace for a body of a guitar includes a unitary structure adapted to mount to a soundboard of the guitar. The unitary structure has a plurality of arms radially disposed about a central body. A method of assembling a guitar includes mounting a brace structure to a soundboard of the guitar. Again, the brace structure has a plurality of legs radially disposed about a central body. | 01-08-2009 |
Venson Shaw US
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20110138427 | Video Service Buffer Management in a Mobile Rate Control Enabled Network - A system for a mobile wireless device to receive and display a video stream while preventing overflow or starvation of its receive buffer by requesting changes to the video streaming or encoding rates and by controlling the video playback frame rate. The current receive buffer level is used to make comparisons with several thresholds, the results of which are used to trigger actions. If the current receive buffer level has risen above a start level, then playback of the video can begin. If the current receive buffer level rises above an early detection threshold, then the video streaming device is requested to slow its streaming rate. If the current receive buffer level rises above a high level threshold, then the video streaming device is requested to stop streaming the video. If the current receive buffer level drops below a low level threshold, then the playback frame rate is slowed. | 06-09-2011 |
Wen-Long Ronnie Shaw, Reston, VA US
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20090132330 | Alert distribution and management system and interface components - A method for distributing product alerts among a plurality of facilities is provided. The method includes receiving alerts, processing the alerts into an alert repository, providing an interface to an external system, receiving, via the interface, a request from the external system for an alert related to a product at the facility, extracting the alert from the alert repository, and sending, via the interface, the alert to the external system. A system for managing product alert handling at a facility is also provided. The system includes an alert processor and an interface component. The alert processor maintains a database. The interface component receives a request from an external system for alert handling data, retrieves the alert handling data from the database, sends the data to the external system, receives an action based on the data from the external system, and implements the action to manage alert handling at the facility. | 05-21-2009 |
20090259572 | Collaborative alert distribution and management system - A method for managing remediation of alerted products implemented using a computer having a processor and a display device is provided. The method comprises identifying an alert related to a product. The method also comprises facilitating handling of the alert by a user of the product. The method further comprises receiving data related to alert handling from the product user. The method further comprises analyzing the data related to alert handling with other data related to the alert. The method further comprises displaying the analyzed data on the display device. The method further comprises, based on the analyzed data, monitoring remediation efforts related to the alert. | 10-15-2009 |
20140236844 | Systems and Methods for Product Event Management - A system for processing and managing product events is disclosed. The system may include one or memories storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform certain operations. The operations performed by the processors may include receiving a first product alert corresponding to a product event, wherein the product event is one of a recall event, a field correction event, or a repair instructions event, and receiving a second product alert. The operations may also include determining that the second product alert also corresponds to the product event, and responsive to determining that the second product alert also corresponds to the product event, generating an event data entry that represents the product event and includes the first product alert and the second product alert. | 08-21-2014 |
William D. Shaw, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080300461 | Endoscopic Device - An endoscopic surgical instrument for performing a procedure inside a patient. The instrument includes a handle assembly including a grip for holding the instrument and controls for controlling movement of the instrument. An elongate shaft having a grip end is mounted on the handle assembly. The shaft has a working end opposite the grip end. The shaft has a proximal portion adjacent the grip end and a distal portion adjacent the working end. The proximal portion has a centerline and is selectively rotatable with respect to the handle assembly. The distal portion has a centerline and is selectively articulatable relative to the proximal portion of the shaft. The instrument includes an end effector mounted on the working end of the elongate shaft. The end effector is selectively rotatable about the distal portion of the shaft. | 12-04-2008 |
Yeng-Jeng Shaw, Columbus, OH US
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20090048265 | NOVEL ANTITUMOR AGENTS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Antitumor compounds based on the α1-adrenoceptor antagonist, doxazosin, as well as compositions and methods of use. The disclosed compounds induce apoptosis in cancer cells. | 02-19-2009 |