Herron, US
Andrew M. Herron, Redmond, WA US
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20140317317 | ASSIGNING PRIORITIES TO DATA FOR HYBRID DRIVES - A hybrid drive includes multiple parts: a performance part (e.g., a flash memory device) and a base part (e.g., a magnetic or other rotational disk drive). A drive access system, which is typically part of an operating system of a computing device, issues input/output (I/O) commands to the hybrid drive to store data to and retrieve data from the hybrid drive. The drive access system assigns, based on various available information, a priority level to groups of data identified by logical block addresses (LBAs). With each I/O command, the drive access system includes an indication of the priority level of the LBA(s) associated with the I/O command. The hybrid drive determines, based on the priority level indications received from the drive access system, which LBAs are stored on which part or parts of the hybrid drive. | 10-23-2014 |
20140325166 | POWER SAVING MODE HYBRID DRIVE ACCESS MANAGEMENT - A hybrid drive includes multiple parts: a performance part (e.g., a flash memory device) and a base part (e.g., a magnetic or other rotational disk drive). A drive access system, which is typically part of an operating system of a computing device, issues input/output (I/O) commands to the hybrid drive to store data to and retrieve data from the hybrid drive. The drive access system supports multiple priority levels and obtains priority levels for groups of data identified by logical block addresses (LBAs). The LBAs read while the device is operating in a power saving mode are assigned a priority level that is at least the lowest of the multiple priority levels supported by the device, increasing the likelihood that LBAs read while the device is operating in the power saving mode are stored in the performance part of the hybrid drive. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325169 | DIRTY DATA MANAGEMENT FOR HYBRID DRIVES - A hybrid drive includes multiple parts: a performance part (e.g., a flash memory device) and a base part (e.g., a hard disk drive). A drive access system, which is typically part of an operating system of a computing device, issues input/output (I/O) commands to the hybrid drive to store data to and retrieve data from the hybrid drive. Some data can be stored in one part but not the other, and this data can be synchronized with (e.g., copied to) the other part at various times. The drive access system provides indications to the hybrid drive of when to synchronize data in one part with the other part. These indications are made so that potential interference with use of the device by the user and/or power saving modes of the device due to the synchronization is reduced. | 10-30-2014 |
20150193147 | ASSIGNING PRIORITIES TO DATA FOR HYBRID DRIVES - A hybrid drive includes multiple parts: a performance part (e.g., a flash memory device) and a base part (e.g., a magnetic or other rotational disk drive). A drive access system, which is typically part of an operating system of a computing device, issues input/output (I/O) commands to the hybrid drive to store data to and retrieve data from the hybrid drive. The drive access system assigns, based on various available information, a priority level to groups of data identified by logical block addresses (LBAs). With each I/O command, the drive access system includes an indication of the priority level of the LBA(s) associated with the I/O command. The hybrid drive determines, based on the priority level indications received from the drive access system, which LBAs are stored on which part or parts of the hybrid drive. | 07-09-2015 |
Brandy K. Herron, Scottsbluff, NE US
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20140188067 | Prevention and Treatment of Groin Dermatitis Methods and Systems - A unique garment designed to aid healing of minor skin ailments such as diaper rash. A urine absorbent, air flow permeable undergarment ( | 07-03-2014 |
Brian Herron, Dexter, MI US
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20090040034 | Data acquisition and display system for motor vehicle - The present invention is directed toward a data acquisition and display system for vehicles that connects to the vehicle's on-board computer(s) via a data link connector (DLC). The system includes a display module suitable for permanent or temporary attachment within the interior of a vehicle. The display module preferably includes a full color monitor that also functions as a touch screen for inputting commands to the computer within the display module. The computer includes a suitable processor, operating system, software and tangible data storage media to allow multiple user configurable functions. The display module collects information from the vehicle via multiple busses and senders through the data link connector and displays the information on the screen of the display module in a user configured graphics format. The direct connection between the display module and the data link facilitates bi-directional communication with the vehicle's on-board computer(s) for diagnostics as well as reprogramming of the on-board computer(s) which may be accomplished in real-time. | 02-12-2009 |
20090043446 | Data acquisition and display system for motor vehicles - The present invention is directed toward a data acquisition and display system for vehicles that includes a GPS receiver and connects to the vehicle's on-board computer(s) via a data link connector. The system includes a display module suitable for permanent or temporary attachment within the interior of a vehicle. The display module includes a display computer including a suitable processor, operating system, software and tangible data storage media to allow multiple user configurable functions for display on a full color monitor that also functions as a touch screen for inputting commands to the computer. The display module collects information from the GPS receiver via direct electrical communication and/or vehicle via multiple busses and senders through the data link connector and displays the information on the screen of the display module in a user configured graphics format. The direct connection between the display module and the data link facilitates bi-directional communication with the vehicle's on-board computer(s) for diagnostics as well as reprogramming of the on-board computer(s) which may be accomplished in real-time. | 02-12-2009 |
20090184812 | User Configured Display System For Motor Vehicle - The present invention is directed toward a data acquisition and display system for vehicles that connects to the vehicle's on-board computer(s) via a data link connector (DLC). The system includes a display module suitable for permanent or temporary attachment within the interior of a vehicle. The display module preferably includes a full color monitor that also functions as a touch screen for inputting commands to the computer within the display module. The computer includes a suitable processor, operating system, software and tangible data storage media to allow multiple user configurable graphics. The display module collects information from the vehicle via multiple busses and senders through the data link connector and displays the information on the screen of the display module in a user configured graphics format. The software is constructed and arranged to allow user configuration of the displayed graphics by clicking or touching the graphics image. | 07-23-2009 |
20100204878 | Modular Vehicular Diagnostic Tool - A vehicle computer interface and software upgrade tool is in the form of a module. A base module contains basic vehicle interface, information and software. Additional modules can be connected to the base module or similar modules to provide a user or technician with the latest interface and software upgrades for vehicles, new vehicle data and new reprogramming features for existing vehicles. This is an expandable system which enables a user of technician to only purchase a relatively small module or component that contains the new interface or information rather than having to repurchase an entire new scan tool or vehicle analyzer. The modules are readily connectable to a vehicle's data port, commonly known as an OBD II connector or port. The modules also include additional connection ports for power in, power out, USB and/or pin connectors which provide for the export of data and other connectors. These modules can also be used in conjunction with an intelligent cable. The intelligent cable has a small computer embedded within the cable to enable sensitive electronic components to be used without cable transmission losses or electrical disturbances. | 08-12-2010 |
20110153150 | Vehicle Tuner And Display Module And Docking Station - A data acquisition, data display, vehicle computer interface and programming tool in the form of a module. The module of the present invention can be set into a dock, which is connected to the vehicle's control modules. The vehicle can be reprogrammed to accept vehicle manufacture's updates and/or performance updates. Once the reprogramming is finished the module is removed from the dock and is be placed into/onto the vehicle's dashboard or other location readily viewable by the vehicle operator to report one or more of the vehicle's operating parameters. The present invention is readily connectable to a vehicle's data link for bi-directional communication with the various control modules on the vehicle. | 06-23-2011 |
20140086242 | DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS FROM A VEHICLE - The device for transmitting signals from a vehicle may include a controller, a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, and a fourth connector. The controller is in communication each of the connectors. The first connector includes a first connector type, which may be a male J1962 connector type, and is configured of transmitting more of a plurality of signals there through. The second connector includes a second connector type, which may be a female J1962 connector type, and is configured to transmit one of the plurality of signals there through. The third connector includes a third connector type, which may be an RJ45 jack, and is configured to transmit one of the plurality of signals there through. The fourth connector includes a fourth connector type, which may be a universal serial bus connector type, and is configured to send and receive the commands to/from the controller. | 03-27-2014 |
20140121894 | EMISSIONS MONITOR STOPLIGHT INTERFACE - A system includes a processor in communication with a port, wherein the port is configured to be connected to a port of a vehicle, the port being in communication with an electronic control unit. The system further includes a visual output device in communication with the processor. The processor being configured to read data from the electronic control unit, determine if the vehicle has (a) failed an emissions test, (b) the vehicle is running an emissions test, or (c) passed an emissions test. The processor is further configured to output to the visual output device if the vehicle has (a) failed an emissions test, (b) the vehicle is running an emissions test, or (c) passed an emissions test. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121937 | DIGITAL SIGNAL TO ANALOG SIGNAL GAUGE ADAPTER - A system for detecting and converting vehicle information for display includes a device including a first port and a second port. The first port being configured for communicating with a port of a vehicle to receive an input signal and the second port being configured for communicating an output signal from the device to a gauge. The system also includes a processor operatively coupled to the device. The processor is in communication with the first port and the second port is configured to read data from the input signal received at the first port, convert the data from the input signal to the output signal, wherein the output signal has an analog format, and output the output signal from the second port to drive at least one vehicle gauge. | 05-01-2014 |
20140172230 | Vehicle Communication and Cable Tester System - A device includes a processor in communication with a first port, a second port and a third port. The first port is configured to communicate via a diagnostic cable with an electronic control unit of a vehicle. The diagnostic able cable has a first end configured to connect to a vehicle port and a second end configured to connect to the first port. The processor is configured to selectively test the communication capability of the diagnostic cable when the first end of the diagnostic cable is connected to the third port and the second end of the diagnostic cable is connected to the first port. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172397 | VEHICLE SIMULATOR SYSTEM - A system includes a simulator device having a computing device having a computer processor and a computer readable medium. The simulator device further includes a communication port configured for communicating with an emissions inspection tool. The simulator device also has a database associated with the computing device and including multiple vehicle profiles, wherein individual ones of the multiple vehicle profiles include a plurality of Engine Control Units (ECUs), and wherein individual ones of the plurality of ECUs are configured to simulate a plurality of Parameter IDs (PIDs) and corresponding response codes. The individual ones of the multiple vehicle profiles are independently selectable for providing at least one PID response code to the vehicle inspection tool. The computing device is configured to perform a vehicle simulation for auditing a vehicle inspection tool. | 06-19-2014 |
20140297099 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES BETWEEN AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF A VEHICLE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - A device for sending and receiving messages between an electronic control unit of a vehicle and an external device includes a processor, a memory, a first port, and a second port. The memory, first port, and second port are each in communication with the processor. The first port is configures to communicate with the electronic control unit of a vehicle, while the second port is configured to communicate with the external device. The processor is configured to receive a request message from the external device via the second port, transmit the request message to the electronic control unit of the vehicle; receive requested information from the electronic control unit of the vehicle based on the request message, and determine an information subset in the requested information that should be transmitted to the external device; and transmitting the information subset to the external device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140309905 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES BETWEEN AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF A VEHICLE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - The system for sending and receiving messages from an electronic control unit of the vehicle includes a processor, a database, and a port in communication with the processor. The database contains information as to the emissions of the vehicle and the port is configured to communicate with the electronic control unit of the vehicle. The processor is configured to receive information from the electronic control unit of the vehicle, compare the information from the electronic control unit of the vehicle with information found in the database. By so doing, the processor can determine if the information from the electronic control unit of the vehicle does not match the information in the database. If this is the case, the system can provide an indication to the user of the system that the vehicle may have been tampered with and any emissions related testing may be incorrect. | 10-16-2014 |
Bryan Herron, Cookeville, TN US
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20150202556 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH FLOW PASSAGE IN ENDPLATE - A fluid filter assembly and a replaceable fluid filter cartridge are described where the fluid filter cartridge has an endplate that acts as a lid for the housing in which the fluid filter cartridge is installed. The endplate also includes a fluid flow passage formed therein through which filtered fluid exits or fluid to be filtered enters. | 07-23-2015 |
Burke A. Herron, Fort Thomas, KY US
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20100263300 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A construction block is provided that includes at least one base member that includes a plurality of lower side wall receptacles. The construction block further includes a plurality of side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies includes a plurality of interconnected panels. Each of the panels is hingedly connected to each adjacent one of the panels of the respective one of the side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies defines a hollow load chamber having an open top and an open bottom. At least some of the panels of each of the side wall assemblies are angled relative to one another. Each of the lower side wall receptacles receives one of the side wall assemblies. | 10-21-2010 |
20100326001 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A construction block includes a pair of base members and a pair of side wall assemblies. Each base member defines first and second upper channels and comprises a first plurality of ribs positioned within the first upper channel and a second plurality of ribs positioned within the second upper channel. Each side wall assembly defines a hollow load chamber having an open top and an open bottom and includes a plurality of hingedly interconnected panels, each including a thermoplastic material. A first side wall assembly is releasably engaged with at least some of the first plurality of ribs of a lower one of the base members, and a second side wall assembly is releasably engaged with at least some of the second plurality of ribs of the lower one of the base members. Each side wall assembly is releasably engaged with an upper one of the base members. | 12-30-2010 |
20110179745 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A construction block is provided that includes at least one base member that includes a plurality of lower side wall receptacles. The construction block further includes a plurality of side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies includes a plurality of interconnected panels. Each of the panels is hingedly connected to each adjacent one of the panels of the respective one of the side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies defines a hollow load chamber having an open top and an open bottom. At least some of the panels of each of the side wall assemblies are angled relative to one another. Each of the lower side wall receptacles receives one of the side wall assemblies. | 07-28-2011 |
20120216483 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A construction block is provided that includes at least one base member that includes a plurality of lower side wall receptacles. The construction block further includes a plurality of side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies includes a plurality of interconnected panels. Each of the panels is hingedly connected to each adjacent one of the panels of the respective one of the side wall assemblies. Each of the side wall assemblies defines a hollow load chamber having an open top and an open bottom. At least some of the panels of each of the side wall assemblies are angled relative to one another. Each of the lower side wall receptacles receives one of the side wall assemblies. | 08-30-2012 |
Charles "alex" Herron, Waynesboro, VA US
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20120070808 | TEACHING SYSTEM COMBINING LIVE AND AUTOMATED INSTRUCTION - Just prior to a scheduled session with a live instructor, a student is presented with an automated lesson which prepares him for the live instruction. The automatic lesson presents and practices skills that will be needed for the live lesson. Thus, when the instructor appears, the student is entirely prepared for the live lesson and optimum use may be made if the instructor's time. After the live lesson is complete, the student may be returned to an automated debriefing, which helps imprint major aspects of the live lesson of the students of mine. Thus, the learning process is improved through the combination of live and automatic instruction. | 03-22-2012 |
Charles L. Herron, Mckean, PA US
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20140249982 | Medium for Brokering Tax Liens - A computer-readable storage medium is presented for brokering tax liens in a way that calculates, in a loan agreement, an amount of an advance on new tax liens by subtracting a note balance from the product of an amount of total eligible tax liens and an advance rate. One signatory party can guarantee the re-purchase of unredeemed tax liens upon expiration of an agreed-upon deadline. The loan agreement can be periodically renewed by replacing the oldest tax liens with new tax liens for a recomputed purchase price on a new basis. The signatures of all parties to the loan agreement are then secured. | 09-04-2014 |
20150187020 | Method of Brokering Tax Liens - A method is presented for brokering tax liens in a way that calculates, in a loan agreement, an amount of an advance on new tax liens by subtracting a note balance from the product of an amount of total eligible tax liens and an advance rate. One signatory party can guarantee the re-purchase of unredeemed tax liens upon expiration of an agreed-upon deadline. The loan agreement can be periodically renewed by replacing the oldest tax liens with new tax liens for a recomputed purchase price on a new basis. The signatures of all parties to the loan agreement are then secured. | 07-02-2015 |
Christopher J. Herron, Spartanburg, SC US
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20130288194 | FLUORIDE VARNISH - A tooth varnish that is free from pinus extracts, free of substantial undesired coloring agents, with a reduced viscosity, delivered in a user-friendly, flow-through, unit dose applicator and having improved fluoride release, uptake, and remineralization properties. | 10-31-2013 |
20140162208 | FLUORIDE VARNISH - A tooth varnish that is free from pinus extracts, free of substantial undesired coloring agents, with a reduced viscosity, delivered in a user-friendly, flow-through, unit dose applicator and having improved fluoride release, uptake, and remineralization properties. | 06-12-2014 |
20150342844 | FLUORIDE VARNISH - A tooth varnish that is free from pinus extracts, free of substantial undesired coloring agents, with a reduced viscosity, delivered in a user-friendly, flow-through, unit dose applicator and having improved fluoride release, uptake, and remineralization properties. | 12-03-2015 |
Daniel Herron, Sammamish, WA US
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20120131039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING LOGIC IN DATA FILES - The described implementations relate to computer programming. One implementation provides a technique that can include storing logic expressions in a data file. The technique can also include executing application code. The executing can include receiving a query, reading an individual logic expression from the data file, processing the query using the individual logic expression to determine a query result, and providing the query result in response to the query. | 05-24-2012 |
Daniel L. Herron, Chicago, IL US
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20100166914 | CENTER-FILLED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - Center-filled confectionery products and methods of making center-filled confectionery products are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a confectionery product comprising a hard confectionery shell surrounding a filling. The confectionery shell comprises a plurality of segments having different colors. The filling is selected from the group consisting of a liquid, a paste, a powder, a hard confectionery and combinations thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
Daniel M. Herron, Port Washington, NY US
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20100312260 | INTERRUPTED TISSUE APPOSITION DEVICES - An interrupted suturing device for applying one or more suture elements to tissue is provided. The device includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a suture channel and a tip member that is coupled to the shaft and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The tip member has a return channel, where open ends of the suture channel are axially aligned with open ends of the return channel. A drive mechanism is operatively coupled to the actuator to drive the suture element along the suture and return channels, while the tip member is operatively coupled to the drive mechanism to cause movement of the tip member between the extended and retracted positions. | 12-09-2010 |
Daniel Thomas Herron, Sammamish, WA US
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20130268521 | RELATED PIVOTED SEARCH QUERIES - Systems and methods for responding to search queries with search results and related pivoted search queries is presented. Responsive to a search query, one or more entities related to the search query are identified as pivot entities. For each pivot entity a set of pivoted search queries is identified and included among the search results responsive to the search query. | 10-10-2013 |
David Kent Herron, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090062271 | Antithrombotic Diamides - This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa and/or thrombin, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor. | 03-05-2009 |
Derek Herron, Lubbock, TX US
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20150083803 | Systems and Methods for Individualized Customer Retail Services Using RFID Wristbands - An RFID bracelet, wristband or other ticketing medium having an embedded RFID chip, is provided by an issuing organization such as a sports franchise and is utilized by a customer, such as a season ticket holder, for example. The bracelet tracks the customer's consumer behavior and provides incentives to use the bracelet, such as individualized targeted discounts on merchandise and concessions at an event. Customer information gathered is in real time and can be useful in marketing and promoting efforts in the current season. This allows the issuing organization to promote/market to a specific game or to a specific season ticket holder. Middleware mediates transactions between the RFID chip and the venue or a vendor, as well as other transactions. | 03-26-2015 |
Derrick Matthew Herron, Canastota, NY US
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20120248176 | SOLDER PASTES FOR PROVIDING IMPACT RESISTANT, MECHANICALLY STABLE SOLDER JOINTS - A solder is provided that produces a more impact resistant solder joint that is usable in high-end applications. The solder joint has a strong interconnection that can perform all of the normal functions of a solder joint while being more impact resistant. Furthermore, the solder joint retains its capabilities over the service life of a high-end product such as a computer or a cell phone. The solder meets the requirements of the soldering industry both today and into the future, including but not limited to an ability to be printed or dispensed with standard methods and conformity to health and safety standards. | 10-04-2012 |
Devin Herron, Fairport, NY US
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20140355750 | CONTACT CENTER SKILLS MODELING USING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) INCIDENT CATEGORIZATION STRUCTURE - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for modeling of agent skills based on or more closely matching categorization structures of the CRM system. According to one embodiment, defining skills of each of a plurality of customer service agents in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can comprise defining a set of product information representing products or services for which support is available through the CRM system. A set of incident information representing incidents handled by the CRM for one or more of the products or services can also be defined and a structure of the incident information can be based on a structure of the product information. A set of skills information for each of the plurality of customer service agents can also be defined. A structure of the skills information can be based on the structure of the product information and the structure of the incident information. | 12-04-2014 |
Donn Michael Herron, Fogelsville, PA US
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20080216512 | Air separation process utilizing refrigeration extracted from LNG for production of liquid oxygen - A cryogenic air separation process is set forth wherein, in order to provide the refrigeration necessary when at least a portion of the oxygen product is desired as liquid oxygen, LNG-derived refrigeration is used to liquefy a nitrogen stream in the process. A key to the present invention is that, instead of feeding the liquefied nitrogen to the distillation column, the liquefied nitrogen is heat exchanged against the air feed to the distillation column system. | 09-11-2008 |
20090100863 | System to Cold Compress an Air Stream Using Natural Gas Refrigeration - An air stream is compressed in multiple stages using refrigeration derived from a refrigerant comprising natural gas for inter-stage cooling. The possibility of natural gas leaking into the air stream is reduced by use of an intermediate cooling medium (“ICM”) to transfer the refrigeration from the refrigerant to the inter-stage air stream. The compressed air stream can be fed to a cryogenic air separation unit that includes an LNG-based liquefier unit from which a cold natural gas stream is withdrawn for use as said refrigerant. | 04-23-2009 |
20100107634 | Rankine Cycle For LNG Vaporization/Power Generation Process - A method and system for generating power in a vaporization of liquid natural gas process, the method comprising pressurizing a working fluid; heating and vaporizing the working fluid; expanding the working fluid in one or more expanders for the generation of power, the working fluid comprises: 2-11 mol % nitrogen, methane, a third component whose boiling point is greater than or equal to that of propane, and a fourth component comprising ethane or ethylene; cooling the working fluid such that the working fluid is at least substantially condensed; and recycling the working fluid, wherein the cooling of the working fluid occurs through indirect heat exchange with a pressurized liquefied natural gas stream in a heat exchanger, and wherein the flow rate of the working fluid at an inlet of the heat exchanger is equal to the flow rate of the working fluid at an outlet of the heat exchanger. | 05-06-2010 |
20110308275 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERIODIC COOLING, STORING, AND HEATING OF ATMOSPHERIC GAS - Disclosed is a method and a system. The method and system involve compressing an atmospheric gas stream to form a supercritical atmospheric gas stream, forming at least a first stream from the supercritical atmospheric gas stream, directing the first stream to a regenerator for cooling to form a first cooled stream, directing the first cooled stream from the regenerator, expanding the first cooled stream to form a liquefied atmospheric gas stream, storing at least a portion of the liquefied atmospheric gas stream, pressurizing at least a portion of the stored portion of the liquefied atmospheric gas stream, and heating at least a portion of a pressurized liquefied atmospheric gas stream in the regenerator. In the method and system, refrigeration below the critical temperature of the atmospheric gas is directly or indirectly provided to at least one portion of the system from a non-combustible source. | 12-22-2011 |
20130153037 | Liquid Distributor With A Mixer - An apparatus for distributing a flow of a liquid descending in an inner space of a packed column includes: a collector to collect the flow of the liquid; a mixer below and vertically spaced apart from the collector to receive and mix the liquid collected; a first conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a first sector of the collector to a first zone of the mixer; and a second conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a second sector of the collector to a second zone of the mixer. A geometric center of the first sector of the collector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the first zone of the mixer and/or a geometric center of the collector's second sector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the mixer's second zone. | 06-20-2013 |
Dylan Scott Herron, Arvada, CO US
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20150339320 | Pattern-retaining Method for Displaying Large Volumes of Geographic Based Data Using Statistical Depopulation - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a method for graphically displaying large volumes of data points on a display in an intuitive and readily understandable manner using statistical depopulation by defining multiple regionation levels using a combination of location based data and density based data with a random selection process to add more data points as more detail is requested while retaining the same overall pattern as when all points are displayed. Also disclosed are various embodiments for using the geographic bounds of a screen display to determine the appropriate level of data to display. The embodiments described ensure that the user is not overwhelmed by too much data on screen for areas with multiple data points, while ensuring that areas with few data points are also represented on the display. | 11-26-2015 |
Eric J. Herron, Chillicothe, IL US
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20130001176 | FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH ROTATING FILTER ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A fluid filtration system for use with an internal combustion engine includes a fluid inlet, a fluid manifold fluidly connected to the fluid inlet, and a plurality of filter elements rotatably coupled to the fluid manifold such that an order of fluid flow through the plurality of filter elements is varied according to a position of an individual fuel filter element of the plurality of fuel filter elements with respect to the fluid manifold. The fluid filtration system may be configured such that fluid flows in series through the plurality of filter elements and the plurality of filter elements is configured to be rotated such that the order of fluid flow through the plurality of filter elements is varied such that a filter element of the plurality of filter elements which was previously a final filter element in the series becomes a first filter element in the series. | 01-03-2013 |
20140021118 | Fuel Filtration System, Filter Exchange Module Therefor, And Method Of Replacing Fuel Filters - A fuel filtration system includes an electric pump, a filter assembly, and conduits for fluidly connecting the pump and filter assembly in series with a fuel tank to define a kidney filtration loop. The filter assembly includes a filter assembly head, including attachment openings therethrough, and a filter exchange module, including a mounting plate having externally threaded mounting connectors extending outwardly from one face thereof and internally threaded bores opening through another face thereof. In a mounted configuration, a fuel filter is threaded onto each mounting connector such that the filter is fluidly aligned with a fuel flow opening through the mounting plate, fasteners are positioned through the attachment openings and threadably received within the bores, and fuel flow passages of the filter assembly head define a flow distribution in which one pair of filters is fluidly in parallel and another pair of filters is fluidly in series. | 01-23-2014 |
Gregory L. Herron, Sugar Hill, GA US
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20150174663 | REUSABLE CASTINGS MOLDS - The invention is directed to a reusable mold for making a contact lens and the reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves is made from an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness less than HK 350. The invention is also directed to a method for making an optical part by single point diamond turning an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness HK less than 350. | 06-25-2015 |
Heather Herron, Portland, OR US
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20130306504 | STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR CARRYING A BAG - A strap member includes a first primary strap including a first notch formed along its inner edge and a second primary strap includes a second notch formed along its inner edge, the first notch and second notch defining a recess in the strap member. An intersection point positioned within the recess is at an intersection of lines being one of collinear and tangential with portions of the inner edges of the first and second primary straps. An elastic member extends between the first primary strap and the second primary strap. | 11-21-2013 |
Heather L. Herron, Beaverton, OR US
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20150257516 | Strap Assembly for Carrying a Bag - A strap member includes a first primary strap including a first notch formed along its inner edge and a second primary strap includes a second notch formed along its inner edge, the first notch and second notch defining a recess in the strap member. An intersection point positioned within the recess is at an intersection of lines being one of collinear and tangential with portions of the inner edges of the first and second primary straps. An elastic member extends between the first primary strap and the second primary strap. | 09-17-2015 |
Heather L. Herron, Portland, OR US
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20100301086 | Golf Bag or Other Shoulder-Borne Device Having Double Strap to Single Strap Convertibility - Golf bags and other shoulder borne devices have strapping systems capable of converting between a single strap configuration and a double strap configuration. The strapping system includes two main straps. In the double strap configuration, the first strap member has three ends, each of which is attached to a location on the golf bag (or other structure), and the second strap member has one free end attached to the golf bag (or other structure) and one free end attached to a central area of the first strap member. When converting to the single strap configuration, the first strap member is removed from the golf bag (or other structure) completely, and the free end of the second strap member that was attached to the first strap member is removed therefrom and engaged with the golf bag (or other structure). | 12-02-2010 |
20120325699 | Golf Bags Having a Flip Pocket and/or a Symmetric Club Separator - Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket at the engaged position; (b) an anti-slip element for preventing movement of the golf bag body with respect to a securing strap; and/or (c) a divider to help keep the golf clubs separated from one another when stored in the main compartment. Optionally, an outer perimeter of the divider may be symmetric about a first axis extending in a front-to-rear direction, symmetric about a second axis extending in a side-to-side direction, and/or symmetric about a third axis extending in a top-to-bottom direction (when the golf bag is oriented in an upright manner). Methods of making and using such golf bags also are described. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325700 | Golf Bags Having a Flip Pocket and/or a Symmetric Club Separator - Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket at the engaged position; (b) an anti-slip element for preventing movement of the golf bag body with respect to a securing strap; and/or (c) a divider to help keep the golf clubs separated from one another when stored in the main compartment. Optionally, an outer perimeter of the divider may be symmetric about a first axis extending in a front-to-rear direction, symmetric about a second axis extending in a side-to-side direction, and/or symmetric about a third axis extending in a top-to-bottom direction (when the golf bag is oriented in an upright manner). Methods of making and using such golf bags also are described. | 12-27-2012 |
20130075289 | Golf Bag or Other Shoulder-Borne Device Having Double Strap to Single Strap Convertibility - Golf bags and other shoulder borne devices have strapping systems capable of converting between a single strap configuration and a double strap configuration. The strapping system includes two main straps. In the double strap configuration, the first strap member has three ends, each of which is attached to a location on the golf bag (or other structure), and the second strap member has one free end attached to the golf bag (or other structure) and one free end attached to a central area of the first strap member. When converting to the single strap configuration, the first strap member is removed from the golf bag (or other structure) completely, and the free end of the second strap member that was attached to the first strap member is removed therefrom and engaged with the golf bag (or other structure). | 03-28-2013 |
20130092573 | Lightweight Modular Golf Bag Having External Frame - A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. A plurality of poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body internal to the plurality of poles extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. A plurality of pole sleeves are attached to the pliable bag body. Each pole sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the length of a pole such that each pole runs through at least one pole sleeve. The plurality of pole sleeves provide structure to the pliable bag body by securing the pliable bag body to the plurality of poles in an extended position. At least one additional storage compartment may be detachably connected between at least two of the plurality of poles. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092574 | Lightweight Modular Golf Bag With Frame - A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. Poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. Poles may be affixed to the pliable bag body using internally positioned pole sleeves, one or more slits in the pliable bag body, or a combination thereof. Also, storage compartments may be detachably connected between the poles. | 04-18-2013 |
20140346066 | Golf Bags Having a Flip Pocket and/or a Symmetric Club Separator - Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket at the engaged position; (b) an anti-slip element for preventing movement of the golf bag body with respect to a securing strap; and/or (c) a divider to help keep the golf clubs separated from one another when stored in the main compartment. Optionally, an outer perimeter of the divider may be symmetric about a first axis extending in a front-to-rear direction, symmetric about a second axis extending in a side-to-side direction, and/or symmetric about a third axis extending in a top-to-bottom direction (when the golf bag is oriented in an upright manner). Methods of making and using such golf bags also are described. | 11-27-2014 |
20150083618 | Lightweight Modular Golf Bag With Frame - A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. Poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. Poles may be affixed to the pliable bag body using internally positioned pole sleeves, one or more slits in the pliable bag body, or a combination thereof. Also, storage compartments may be detachably connected between the poles. | 03-26-2015 |
James Herron, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090312188 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NUCLEIC ACIDS SEQUENCING BY PHASED SYNTHESIS - A system and methods of sequencing a nucleic acid by detecting the identity of a fluorescent nucleotide analogue incorporated at the 3′ end of a growing nucleic acid strand are provided. One method includes the steps of (a) immobilizing a plurality of complexes comprising a template nucleic acid, a primer configured to hybridize to the template and a polymerase, at a plurality of optical sensing sites of a substrate, wherein the substrate is part of a waveguide-based optical scanning system; (b) extending the primer by a single nucleotide with the polymerase and one or more fluorescent nucleotide analogues using a polymerase extension reaction, wherein each type of fluorescent nucleotide analogue comprises a unique fluorescent tag optionally configured to inhibit further primer extension and/or a blocking agent at the 3′ end and wherein incorporation of the fluorescent nucleotide analogue reversibly terminates the polymerase extension reaction; (c) detecting the unique tag of the fluorescent nucleotide analogue by optically scanning the substrate using the optical scanning system to identify the fluorescent nucleotide analogue incorporated by the polymerase reaction; (d) recording the results of the optical scanning of the substrate; (e) reversing the termination of the polymerase extension reaction by providing a photo-cleaving pulse of light to one or more of the optical sensing sites of the substrate to cleave the fluorescent tag or the blocking agent; and (f) repeating steps (b) through (e). | 12-17-2009 |
Jeffrey Herron, Seattle, WA US
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20140210745 | Using Neural Signals to Drive Touch Screen Devices - Methods and apparatus for using are provided for using neural signals to drive touch screen devices. An electromyography (EMG) device can receive neural based on electrical activity of one or more voluntary muscles of a user of the EMG device. The EMG device can filter the neural signals to generate a plurality of channel signals. A touch event can be determined based on the plurality of channel signals. The touch event can relates to user input for a touch-based interface of a touch-enabled device. The touch-enabled device can receive an indication of the touch event. The touch-enabled device can determine a touch operation for the touch-enabled device based on the touch event and then perform the touch operation. | 07-31-2014 |
Jeffrey Herron, Redmond, WA US
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20140247822 | DYNAMIC RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS POINT - The claimed subject matter provides for systems and/or methods for a dynamic range wireless access point to initiate deliberate and/or selective communications with one or more wireless devices over a short range radio path. One embodiment of an access point system comprises a processor that transfers one or more wireless devices to a long range radio path once a transition condition has been met. In another embodiment, an access point system may affect transactions between user/customer's smart devices and a commercial place of business where the access point system and the smart devices initiate communications when the smart devices are deliberately placed within the proximity of the access point antenna and/or the smart devices are brought within the vicinity of the access point antenna such as by passing through the entrance or exit to the place of business. | 09-04-2014 |
Jeffrey Andrew Herron, Redmond, WA US
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20130090064 | DYNAMIC RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS POINT - The claimed subject matter provides for systems and/or methods for a dynamic range wireless access point to initiate deliberate and/or selective communications with one or more wireless devices over a short range radio path. One embodiment of an access point system comprises a processor that transfers one or more wireless devices to a long range radio path once a transition condition has been met. In another embodiment, an access point system may affect transactions between user/customer's smart devices and a commercial place of business where the access point system and the smart devices initiate communications when the smart devices are deliberately placed within the proximity of the access point antenna and/or the smart devices are brought within the vicinity of the access point antenna such as by passing through the entrance or exit to the place of business. | 04-11-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Herron, Bordentown, NJ US
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20140179681 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF TARGETED DRUG DEVELOPMENT - Provided herein are compounds having anti-proliferative effect. Also provided are compounds that can modulate the activity of multi-domain proteins comprising a dimerization arm and interdomain tether, such as EGFR, where an untethered, extended conformation is the active state and a tethered conformation is the inactive state, resulting in an autoinhibited configuration. Also provided are methods and pharmacophores for identifying such compounds. Other aspects provide methods or therapeutic treatment for proliferative diseases, disorders, or conditions, such as those associated with EGFR. | 06-26-2014 |
Jessica P. Herron, Providence, RI US
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20140282276 | GESTURES INVOLVING DIRECT INTERACTION WITH A DATA VISUALIZATION - Functionality is described herein for directly interacting with parts of a data visualization. For instance, the functionality allows a user to directly interact with data items to filter them out from the data visualization, and later restore them to the data visualization. The functionality also allows a user to directly interact with an axis to sort the data items in the data visualization. The functionality also allows a user to directly interact with a label of the data visualization to choose a new label, and to reorganize the information represented by the data visualization in response thereto. Further, before finalizing any update to the data visualization, the functionality may provide a preview of the updated data visualization. | 09-18-2014 |
John R. Herron, Corvallis, OR US
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20100224550 | CENTER TUBE CONFIGURATION FOR A MULTIPLE SPIRAL WOUND FORWARD OSMOSIS ELEMENT - A center tube is disclosed which allows a draw solution to flow through all membrane elements in a membrane system in parallel. The center tube may include a cylindrical wall with two open ends and a barrier element there between separating an upstream chamber and a downstream chamber within the cylindrical wall. At least one non-perforated bypass tube may be located substantially within the cylindrical wall, which extends a length of the downstream chamber and/or the upstream chamber so that the upstream chamber is configured to communicate with a second upstream chamber of a second center tube and/or the downstream chamber is configured to communicate with a second downstream chamber of the second center tube. | 09-09-2010 |
20110081469 | OSMOTIC PUMP FOR FORWARD OSMOSIS DEVICES - A self-regulating FO system is disclosed comprising a container containing a source water supply, a forward osmosis membrane element located within the container comprising an area of osmotic membranes, an osmotic agent inlet and a drink outlet, an osmotic pump element also located within the container comprising an area of osmotic membranes, an osmotic agent inlet and a drink outlet, and an osmotic agent tank located above the container. The osmotic agent tank comprises a feed tube connected to an outlet located on the bottom of the osmotic agent tank. The feed tube communicates with the osmotic agent inlet of the forward osmosis membrane unit and the osmotic agent inlet of the osmotic pump element. A return tube communicates with the drink outlet of the osmotic pump element and a port near the top of the osmotic agent tank. | 04-07-2011 |
20110168381 | Osmotic Water Transfer System and Related Processes - A forward osmosis water transfer system is disclosed which recycles water from an incoming wastewater stream into an outgoing dilute process brine stream. The system includes a saturated brine stream, a first portion of which is diverted to form a saturated process brine stream and a second portion of which is diverted to at least one forward osmosis membrane. The at least one forward osmosis membrane moves water from the incoming wastewater stream into the incoming diverted saturated brine stream thereby creating an outgoing concentrated wastewater stream and the outgoing dilute process brine stream. | 07-14-2011 |
20120000846 | POLYMER COATED HYDROLYZED MEMBRANE - A method of forming a polymer coated hydrolyzed membrane includes forming a membrane from a first hydrophilic polymer by immersion precipitation, coating the membrane with a thin layer of a second hydrophilic polymer more pH tolerant than the first hydrophilic polymer to form a dense rejection layer, and exposing the coated membrane to a high pH solution thereby forming a hydrolyzed ultrafiltration membrane. A polymer coated hydrolyzed membrane includes a porous membrane formed from a first hydrophilic polymer by immersion precipitation and from hydrolysis, and a dense rejection layer applied to the membrane and formed from a second hydrophilic polymer more pH tolerant than the first hydrophilic polymer. | 01-05-2012 |
20120174639 | Food Waste Concentration System and Related Processes - A forward osmosis system and process for producing fertilizer and recycling water from a food waste methane digester wastewater stream. The process includes: forming a residual wastewater stream from food waste using digesters; coarse filtering the residual wastewater stream; acid treating the filtered, residual wastewater stream so that ammonium is retained therein; diverting the acid treated, filtered, residual wastewater stream to one side of at least one forward osmosis membrane; and concentrating the acid treated, filtered, residual wastewater stream to form fertilizer by contacting a saturated salt brine in a forward osmosis draw loop to an opposite side of the at least one forward osmosis membrane and osmotically pulling water across the at least one forward osmosis membrane from the acid treated, filtered, residual wastewater stream to the saturated salt brine, thereby diluting the saturated salt brine. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174791 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE - A method of forming a gas separation membrane including: depositing a first hydrophilic polymer solution; depositing on top of the first hydrophilic polymer solution a second, different hydrophilic polymer solution, thereby forming a two-layer polymer solution; forming the two-layer polymer solution into one of a forward osmosis membrane and a pressure retarded osmosis membrane by bringing the second, different hydrophilic polymer solution into contact with water to form the dense layer; coating one of the forward osmosis membrane and the pressure retarded osmosis membrane with a thin layer of a third, different, hydrophilic polymer more pH tolerant than the first and second hydrophilic polymer solutions to form a dense rejection layer thereon; and exposing one of the coated forward osmosis membrane and the coated pressure retarded osmosis membrane to a high pH solution. A gas separation membrane formed from the foregoing process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175300 | TWO-LAYER MEMBRANE - A method of forming a two-layered membrane by immersion precipitation including: depositing a first hydrophilic polymer solution with a formulation optimized to produce a high performance porous layer; depositing on top of the first hydrophilic polymer solution a second, different hydrophilic polymer solution optimized to produce a high performance dense layer; and forming the two-layer polymer solution into one of a forward osmosis membrane and a pressure retarded osmosis membrane by bringing the second, different hydrophilic polymer solution into contact with water to form the dense layer. A two-layered membrane formed by immersion precipitation includes: a porous layer formed from a first hydrophilic polymer solution with a formulation optimized to produce a high performance porous layer; and a dense layer on top of and supported by the porous layer, the dense layer formed from a second, different hydrophilic polymer solution optimized to produce a high performance dense layer. | 07-12-2012 |
20120231535 | Organic Forward Osmosis System - An organic forward osmosis system includes an acid treatment stage comprising an acid treatment operation configured to produce an acid treated, digester centrate stream in a forward osmosis reject loop and a fertilizer stream. A forward osmosis stage is coupled to the acid treatment stage and includes a forward osmosis operation configured to remove water from the acid treated, digester centrate stream by: diverting the acid treated, digester centrate stream to one side of at least one forward osmosis membrane; and contacting an opposite side of the at least one forward osmosis membrane with a salt brine stream in a forward osmosis draw loop and osmotically pulling water across the at least one forward osmosis membrane from the acid treated, digester centrate stream to the salt brine stream using only a concentration gradient; thereby producing a concentrated, acid treated, digester centrate stream and a diluted salt brine stream. | 09-13-2012 |
20130186822 | LOW ENERGY FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PROCESSING SYSTEM - Described herein are systems and processes employing a low energy forward osmosis membrane water processing system to simultaneously (1) detoxify reverse osmosis (RO) residual (reject) brines from ground water treatment, and (2) expand available industrial and agricultural ground water supplies. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186827 | FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE BASED ON AN IPC SPACER FABRIC - A forward osmosis (FO) membrane structure comprising a support based on an integrated permeate channel (IPC) fabric and a forward osmosis membrane embedded in the support is disclosed. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190539 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECONDARY USES OF GLYCOL AND WATER AFTER DEICING - A system and method for extracting the glycol from used or spent glycol mixtures, particularly aircraft deicing fluid, and simultaneously using the extracted water to hydrate brines, such as pavement deicing brines, are disclosed. The system provides comprehensive fluid handling and no discharge, as it re-concentrates glycol from spent aircraft deicing fluids. | 07-25-2013 |
20130220581 | FORWARD OSMOSIS WITH AN ORGANIC OSMOLYTE FOR COOLING TOWERS - A system is described in which a cooling tower is operated with a solution of a non-volatile organic molecule osmolyte and water. Makeup water for the tower is provided by forward osmosis using the fluid as the draw solution for the extraction of water from feeds which require dewatering or from low value available water. | 08-29-2013 |
20140001122 | SUBMERGED PLATE FORWARD OSMOSIS SYSTEMS | 01-02-2014 |
20140091040 | BICARBONATE CONVERSION ASSISTED RO TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR NATURAL GAS FLOWBACK WATER - Bicarbonate conversion assisted reverse-osmosis (RO) treatment systems for treatment of contaminated water, particularly natural gas flowback water. The systems and processes provide for simultaneous conversion of the primary salt in gas production flowback waters from sodium bicarbonate to sodium sulfate, and flotation removal of organic contaminants, for the enhanced water recovery by RO of these waters. In the systems and processes, RO processes are enhanced by lowering the osmotic potential of the water being processed, by converting the bicarbonate ions to sulfate ions. | 04-03-2014 |
20140183134 | FORWARD OSMOSIS AND PRESSURE RETARDED OSMOSIS SPACER - Described herein is a structure for a permeate spacer for use in spiral wound osmosis membrane elements, having at least two sets of parallel ribs, wherein the ribs in the first set are oriented at about a 90 degree angle to the ribs in the second set. The permeate spacer is used by sandwiching it inside a membrane envelope or leaf, and is particularly useful for non-pressure-driven processes, such as forward osmosis (FO) and pressure-reduced osmosis (PRO). | 07-03-2014 |
20150014248 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING STRONG BRINES - Methods and systems for generating strong brines are disclosed in which a feed stream and a draw inlet stream are passed through a forward osmosis membrane to create a concentrate and a draw outlet stream, the draw outlet stream is passed through a reverse osmosis membrane to create a reverse osmosis permeate flow and a reverse osmosis retentate flow, the reverse osmosis retentate flow is passed through a first nanofiltration membrane to create a first nanofiltration permeate flow and a first nanofiltration retentate flow; and the first nanofiltration retentate flow is passed through a second nanofiltration membrane to create a second nanofiltration permeate flow and a second nanofiltration retentate flow. In some embodiments, the process is repeated through a third nanofiltration membrane. The process may be repeated through a third nanofiltration membrane. | 01-15-2015 |
20150353397 | WATER REUSE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are processes, methods, and devices for use in water reclamation, including a system comprising an osmotic membrane bioreactor (OMBR), a microporous membrane bioreactor (MBR), a biological nitrogen removal system (BNR), and a source of high osmotic pressure solution (draw solution), and a reconcentration process to achieve high water recovery at low energy expenditure, which may produce purified water streams of different qualities in parallel. Disclosed processes, methods, and systems for the treating of waste water may further provide for production other useful products, for example, fertilizers. One embodiment of the disclosed systems, processes, or methods may include a hybrid membrane bioreactor comprising a semipermeable membrane and a porous membrane. | 12-10-2015 |
John R. Herron US
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20150353397 | WATER REUSE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are processes, methods, and devices for use in water reclamation, including a system comprising an osmotic membrane bioreactor (OMBR), a microporous membrane bioreactor (MBR), a biological nitrogen removal system (BNR), and a source of high osmotic pressure solution (draw solution), and a reconcentration process to achieve high water recovery at low energy expenditure, which may produce purified water streams of different qualities in parallel. Disclosed processes, methods, and systems for the treating of waste water may further provide for production other useful products, for example, fertilizers. One embodiment of the disclosed systems, processes, or methods may include a hybrid membrane bioreactor comprising a semipermeable membrane and a porous membrane. | 12-10-2015 |
John Steven Herron, Lyons, CO US
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20120198289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WRITE PROTECTING PORTIONS OF MAGNETIC TAPE STORAGE MEDIA - Systems and methods for writing data on a magnetic tape having a plurality of partitions and accessed by a tape drive having an associated tape drive processor in communication with a host computer having an associated host processor include storing a read-only partition identifier associated with each of the plurality of partitions, comparing a requested write partition identifier with the stored read-only partition identifiers, and writing data to the requested write partition only if the associated read-only identifier indicates that the requested write partition is not a read-only partition. | 08-02-2012 |
Jon Herron, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140181084 | TYPE-AHEAD SEARCH OPTIMIZATION - Techniques are provided for efficiently performing a series of searches. After an initial set of search results is determined from a data set based on a search query, one or more additional characters are added to the search query. In response, another search is performed, using the updated search query, but the new search is limited to searching the initial set of search results. Thus, the original data set is not accessed or searched again. This is possible due to the nature of the data. Each subsequent search is based on one or more characters that were added to a previous search query. Thus, each subsequent search is constrained to the search results that were identified in a previous search. | 06-26-2014 |
20150052500 | TESTING COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTABLE INSTRUCTIONS - Briefly, embodiments of methods or systems for testing software modules are disclosed. | 02-19-2015 |
Jon Michael Herron, Atlanta, GA US
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20120030215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELEVISION SEARCH ASSISTANT - A television guide search query is received from a user. A plurality of suggested search terms are selected. Each of the plurality of suggested search terms is assigned to, and is ranked within, one of a plurality of categories A number of suggested search terms to be returned to the user, n | 02-02-2012 |
20120290586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELEVISION SEARCH ASSISTANT - A television guide search query is received from a user. A plurality of suggested search terms are selected. Each of the plurality of suggested search terms is assigned to, and is ranked within, one of a plurality of categories A number of suggested search terms to be returned to the user, n | 11-15-2012 |
Marjory Beth Herron, Green Cove Springs, FL US
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20140012590 | System and Method for Inter-Relating Multiple Data Types - A system and method of inter-relating multiple data types to provide a comprehensive data output reflecting non-retail sales of pharmaceuticals is disclosed. In particular, the system and method of the present invention provides for receiving non-retail pharmaceutical delivery information of pharmaceuticals deliver to outlets from manufacturers or distributors, where the data is primarily inconsistent and features many voids ( | 01-09-2014 |
Matthew Herron, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150031946 | DIRECT VISION CRYOSURGICAL PROBE AND METHODS OF USE - A direct vision cryosurgical and methods of use are described herein where the device may generally comprise an elongated rigid structure with a distal end, a proximal end, and a central lumen. The distal end may comprise a non-coring optically transparent needle tip with at least one lateral fenestration in communication with the central lumen. The distal end may also house at least one imaging device configured for distal imaging. A proximal end of the device may comprise a handle with a means for connecting the imaging device(s) to an imaging display(s), and a means for accessing bodily tissue in the vicinity of the distal end with a cryo-ablation probe through the central lumen and the lateral fenestration(s) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | 01-29-2015 |
Matthew A. Herron, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110308016 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - An apparatus for supporting a patient in radiation therapy and other applications. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure and a panel carried by the support structure. The support structure can have first and second support members, such as rigid girders or other structures comprising substantially dielectric materials. The panel is also a rigid structure comprising substantially dielectric materials. The panel can further include a pass-through zone or other type of zone that is compatible with an ionizing radiation beam. For example, the panel can have a grid or solid low-density structure that mitigates beam contamination. The support structure and the panel together are configured to position a magnetic marker implanted in the patient in a navigational zone in which a magnetic field transmitted from the marker is not affected by conductive components or loops of conductive material in the pedestals or cantilevered support structures of conventional patient support systems. | 12-22-2011 |
Matthew A. Herron, Redwood City, CA US
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20090211027 | Patient Support Systems for Use with Radiation Therapy Systems and Other Applications - An apparatus for supporting a patient in radiation therapy and other applications. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure and a panel carried by the support structure. The support structure can have first and second support members, such as rigid girders or other structures comprising substantially dielectric materials. The panel is also a rigid structure comprising substantially dielectric materials. The panel can further include a pass-through zone or other type of zone that is compatible with an ionizing radiation beam. For example, the panel can have a grid or solid low-density structure that mitigates beam contamination. The support structure and the panel together are configured to position a magnetic marker implanted in the patient in a navigational zone in which a magnetic field transmitted from the marker is not affected by conductive components or loops of conductive material in the pedestals or cantilevered support structures of conventional patient systems. | 08-27-2009 |
Maynard Herron, Hesston, KS US
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20140345481 | VARIABLE SPEED ROUND BALE CHAMBER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR SENSOR - A sensor detects a characteristic of accumulated crop material and a controller manipulates the speed of a baling chamber in response thereto. The speed of a baling chamber of a variable speed baler is manipulated in response to a characteristic of an accumulated crop material. For example, the height of accumulated crop material in an accumulation area may be detected and the speed of the baling chamber manipulated in response thereto. The rate of growth of the bale may also be determined and used in manipulating the speed of the baling chamber. | 11-27-2014 |
20140373737 | VARIABLE SPEED ROUND BALE CHAMBER CONTROL USING BALE GROWTH RATE - In an example embodiment, a sensor detects a characteristic of accumulated crop material and a controller manipulates the speed of a baling chamber in response thereto. In an example method, the speed of a baling chamber of a variable speed baler is manipulated in response to a characteristic of an accumulated crop material. For example, the height of accumulated crop material in an accumulation area may be detected and the speed of the baling chamber manipulated in response thereto. The rate of growth of the bale may also be determined and used in manipulating the speed of the baling chamber. | 12-25-2014 |
Maynard M. Herron, Hesston, KS US
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20110023732 | Round Baler With Variable Speed Baling Mechanism - In an example embodiment, a baler includes a variable speed baling chamber. The variable speed baling chamber may include a baling chamber and a variable speed drive. A method of baling crop material includes running a baling chamber at a first speed during a bale-forming cycle and running the baling chamber at a second speed during a non-bale-forming cycle, such as a bale wrapping cycle. | 02-03-2011 |
20110067374 | Baler Starter Roll - In one embodiment, a starter roll for a baler includes a continuous chevron-shaped rib provided on a contact surface of the starter roll. The rib may include a center portion arranged generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the starter roll and outwardly and rearwardly extending wings. A plurality of ribs may be provided to form guide channels for guiding wrapping material that is provided to the bale and engaged by the starter roll outward to cover the edges of a bale and distribute the wrapping material over the lateral surface of the bale. | 03-24-2011 |
20120222565 | Continuous Round Baler With Pickup - In an example embodiment, a continuous baler includes a round baler and a pickup conveyor for providing crop to the round baler. The pickup conveyor may include a conveyor belt and a controller for manipulating the conveyor belts. In one example embodiment, the speed of the conveyor is adjusted in accordance with the operation of the baler. | 09-06-2012 |
20120234651 | Continuous Round Baler - In an example embodiment, a continuous baler includes a round baler and an adjustable conveyor for providing crop to the round baler. The adjustable conveyor may include a conveyor belt and a controller for manipulating the conveyor belts. In one example embodiment, the speed of the conveyor is adjusted in accordance with the operation of the baler. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240527 | Baler Mesh Wrap Control With Tension Variance - In an example embodiment, a bale wrap mechanism is configured to wrap a bale with a pre-tensioned wrap material and include a wrap material dispensing mechanism and a wrap material tensioning mechanism. The dispensing mechanism is configured to provide wrap material to a rotating bale in a baling chamber, and the tension mechanism is configured to pretension the wrap material by manipulating the speed of the meshwrap supply relative to the speed of the rotating bale in accordance with a predetermined scheme. The tensioning mechanism may include a brake to manipulate a material wrap payoff roll and a controller to manipulate the brake. A user interface may be used to provide a desired scheme to the controller, such as a desired tension. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240795 | Roller Bale Chute Accumulation - In an example embodiment, a roller bale chute accumulator apparatus includes a roller bale chute configured to receive a bale from a discharge opening of a baler and a bale drop mechanism configured to change the roller bale chute between a drop condition for dropping the bale from the roller bale chute and a non-drop condition for maintaining the bale on the roller bale chute. In one example embodiment the bale drop mechanism comprises a brake that is configured to manipulate a roller of the roller bale chute. In another example embodiment, a foldable bale chute portion is movable between a lower bale drop position and an upward non-drop position. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247348 | UNIFORM DENSITY PACKER STUFFER SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a stuffer method of a baler, the method comprising conveying with a plurality of pivotally-biased elements coupled along a moveable link a first portion of crop material from an inlet of a stuffer chute to a location proximal to an outlet of the stuffer chute; and responsive to a crop material density of the first portion meeting or exceeding a first predefined threshold density, conveying with a subset of the plurality of pivotally-biased elements a subsequent portion or portions of crop material from the inlet to the first portion until the subsequent portion or portions meets or exceeds a second predefined threshold density that substantially equals the first predefined threshold density. | 10-04-2012 |
20130167499 | TINE PICKUP WITH NARROW TINE SPACING FOR A BALER - In one embodiment, a reel assembly for a pickup assembly of an agricultural machine, the reel assembly comprising: a rotatable bulkhead; plural rows of tines rotatable with the bulkhead; and a reel cover coupled to the bulkhead and comprising plural slots through which the tines extend. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167500 | OFFSET TINE ROWS OF A PICKUP ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a reel assembly for a pickup assembly of an agricultural machine, the reel assembly comprising: a rotatable shaft; a bulkhead rotatable with the shaft, the bulkhead comprising alternating tine occupying and non-tine occupying areas; a first row of tines extending from a first of the tine occupying areas according to a first orientation at a given moment in time; and a second row of tines offset from the first row, the second row of tines extending from the first of the tine occupying areas according to the first orientation at the given moment in time. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167739 | STUFFER CHUTE FILL INDICATOR - In one embodiment, a stuffer chute assembly comprising: a duct defining a passageway, the duct having a lower inlet opening and an upper outlet opening, the duct comprising a lower surface with plural slots located proximal to the upper outlet; plural rotating devices arranged transversely across the duct, the plural rotating devices extending at least partially both through the plural slots and into the passageway, each of the plural rotating devices comprising plural fingers along the circumference of the rotating device to engage crop material in the duct; and a sensor coupled to at least one of the plural rotating devices, the sensor configured to sense a parameter corresponding to density of the crop material in the duct. | 07-04-2013 |
20140165859 | SQUARE BALER HAVING FLYWHEEL PLANETARY DRIVE - A powered square baler is operable to be powered by a prime mover to form a bale by compressing loose material. The powered square baler broadly includes a chassis, a plunger assembly, a flywheel, and a planetary gear train. The chassis includes a baler frame that presents a baling chamber to receive the loose material. The plunger assembly includes a reciprocating plunger head slidably mounted relative to the baler frame and operable to reciprocate into and out of the chamber and apply a compressive force to the loose material. The flywheel is rotatably mounted on the chassis and is operable to be driven by the prime mover. The planetary gear train is drivingly attached to the flywheel and is drivingly attached relative to the plunger assembly to transmit power between the flywheel and the plunger assembly and thereby drive the plunger head. | 06-19-2014 |
Melissa Davenport Herron, Campbellsville, KY US
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20090108036 | Display Receptacle Unit for Dolls and Stuffed Animals - A display receptacle having a front wall, back wall with a bottom and sides disposed therebetween having a handle extending thereacross with at least one aperture through the receptacle body wall whereby the head-portion of a doll or stuffed animal can be supported therein and extended therethrough with the displayed article body portion contained within the receptacle thereby creating a display receptacle for the doll or stuffed animal. The present invention further provides that the receptacle may have a top surface enclosing said receptacle having a fastening member providing access to and closure of said receptacle. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael Herron, Cambridge, MA US
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20150260034 | DETERMINING MINERALOGY OF AN EARTH FORMATION USING LINEAR REGRESSIONS - A method for determining mineralogy of a formation includes determining a model of arenites in the formation by performing a first type of linear regression on a plurality of elemental dry weights of the formation based upon a sum of elemental dry weights of calcium and magnesium being at least a given value, or performing a second type of linear regression on the elemental dry weights based upon the sum of the elemental dry weights of elemental calcium and magnesium being less than the given value. A model of arkoses in the formation is determined by performing a third type of linear regression on the elemental dry weights. A partitioning function is then determined. The mineralogy of the formation is then determined by applying the partitioning function to the model of arenites and the model of arkoses, and adding the model of arenites and the model of arkoses together. | 09-17-2015 |
Michael A. Herron, Overland Park, KS US
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20110124028 | AUTOMATED MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system. | 05-26-2011 |
20130198958 | Fail-safe release mechanism for use with patient positioning support apparati - A fail-safe release mechanism for use with patient positioning support apparati having a base structure and a patient support structure, to prevent collapse of the patient support during disconnection of the patient support structure from the base structure. | 08-08-2013 |
20130257238 | SLIDING HINGES AND RELATED METHODS AND DEVICES SUITABLE FOR APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED EVALUATION OF MICROORGANISM GROWTH IN TEST SAMPLES - Devices and systems include housing members with sliding hinges that allow straight linear outward extension before allowing the front housing member to pivot open provide access to interiors for service using smaller footprints and/or without disrupting abutting instrument operation. | 10-03-2013 |
20130312181 | SYNCRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS - An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312182 | SYNCRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS - An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient positioning support system, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient positioning support system. | 11-28-2013 |
20140068861 | PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH VIRTUAL PIVOT-SHIFT PELVIC PADS, UPPER BODY STABILIZATION AND FAIL-SAFE TABLE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure. | 03-13-2014 |
20140109316 | PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH VIRTUAL PIVOT-SHIFT PELVIC PADS, UPPER BODY STABILIZATION AND FAIL-SAFE TABLE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure includes a patient support structure incorporating an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot-shift mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base supports and suspends the patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to the support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure. | 04-24-2014 |
Michael M. Herron, Cambridge, MA US
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20150046090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING ROCK PROPERTIES USING TERAHERTZ-BAND DIELECTRIC MEASUREMENTS - A method of analyzing physical properties of a sample includes obtaining the sample and obtaining an electromagnetic spectrum of the sample using terahertz spectroscopy. A sample complex permittivity is computed from the electromagnetic spectrum of the sample. The method further includes estimating the constituents and the constituent fractions and computing an estimated effective complex permittivity based upon a model and the constituent fractions. The method further includes comparing the computed sample complex permittivity with the estimated effective complex permittivity in order to determine the physical properties the sample. | 02-12-2015 |
20150285944 | Hydrocarbon Saturation From Total Organic Carbon Logs Derived From Inelastic And Capture Nuclear Spectroscopy - The accurate determination of formation hydrocarbon or water saturation is a useful step in the petrophysical evaluation of petroleum reservoirs. This disclosure presents a new method for estimating hydrocarbon saturation directly from a porosity log and a total organic carbon (TOC) log. The method is enabled by the recent development of a geochemical spectroscopy logging tool that combines inelastic and capture gamma ray measurements to provide a robust and accurate TOC log. The method differs from the prior approach of using carbon-to-oxygen ratios that is most often applied in cased hole evaluation. The main advantages of this method are that it does not use knowledge of formation water resistivity, it does not rely on a resistivity model, it does not use an extensive calibration database, and it is largely independent of clay or other lithology effects. Here, the principles of the method and the main challenges are described, and calculations that explore uncertainties in the saturation estimates arising from uncertainties in the log inputs are presented. The statistical uncertainty in the estimate of hydrocarbon saturation is as good as 10 saturation units (s.u.) in conventional reservoirs with porosities of 15 porosity units (p.u.) or greater. The method has been applied to the determination of hydrocarbon saturation in a variety of formations, including bitumen-filled dolomite, heavy oil sand, and shaly-sands with both open hole and cased hole wells. The method works equally well in formations drilled and logged with either oil- and water-based mud. The saturation estimates have been benchmarked against a combination of conventional and new logging approaches (e.g., resistivity, magnetic resonance and dielectric logs) and core measurements, with generally excellent agreement among independent | 10-08-2015 |
Michael M. Herron, Ridgefield, CT US
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20090168955 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EXPLORING GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS UTILIZING STRONTIUM MEASUREMENTS - Formation strontium concentrations are measured utilizing a borehole tool. A log may be provided as a function of depth or distance. The strontium measurements can be correlated chronostratigraphically to provide a depth to absolute time correlation. Measures of strontium made in the borehole can be correlated to information obtained via seismic exploration of the formation traversed by the borehole. Measures of strontium in multiple boreholes of a single formation can be correlated. | 07-02-2009 |
20130046469 | DIFFUSE REFLECTANCE INFRARED FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROSCOPY FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF EARTH MATERIALS - The subject disclosure relates to the evaluation of lithology, mineralogy and organic content of earth materials. More particularly, the subject disclosure relates to evaluating lithology, mineralogy and organic content of earth materials using diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS). | 02-21-2013 |
20140214324 | Predicting Mineralogy Properties From Elemental Compositions - A method for predicting at least one property of a geological formation may include generating mapping function values relating a plurality of reference elemental compositions to corresponding reference properties thereof based upon at least one non-linear mapping function. The method may further include determining a sample elemental composition of at least one sample associated with the geological formation and performing, using a processor, an interpolation to map the sample elemental composition to at least one sample property based upon the mapping function values and the at least one non-linear function. | 07-31-2014 |
Nicholas Hayden Herron, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20110042038 | POWER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH STAGGERED COOLANT CHANNELS - A manifold is provided for supporting a power module assembly with a plurality of power modules. The manifold includes a first manifold section. The first face of the first manifold section is configured to receive the first power module, and the second face of the first manifold section defines a first cavity with a first baseplate thermally coupled to the first power module. The first face of the second manifold section is configured to receive the second power module, and the second face of the second manifold section defines a second cavity with a second baseplate thermally coupled to the second power module. The second face of the first manifold section and the second face of the second manifold section are coupled together such that the first cavity and the second cavity form a coolant channel. The first cavity is at least partially staggered with respect to second cavity. | 02-24-2011 |
20110043303 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FILTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A filter for an automotive electrical system includes a substrate having first and second conductive members. First and second input terminals are mounted to the substrate. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive member, and the second input terminal is electrically connected to the second conductive member. A plurality of capacitors are mounted to the substrate. Each of the capacitors is electrically connected to at least one of the first and second conductive members. First and second power connectors are mounted to the substrate. The first power connector is electrically connected to the first conductive member, and the second power connector is electrically connected to the second conductive member. A common mode choke is coupled to the substrate and arranged such that the common mode choke extends around at least a portion of the substrate and the first and second conductive members. | 02-24-2011 |
20110069466 | LOW INDUCTANCE POWER ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY - A power electronics assembly is provided. A first support member includes a first plurality of conductors. A first plurality of power switching devices are coupled to the first support member. A first capacitor is coupled to the first support member. A second support member includes a second plurality of conductors. A second plurality of power switching devices are coupled to the second support member. A second capacitor is coupled to the second support member. The first and second pluralities of conductors, the first and second pluralities of power switching devices, and the first and second capacitors are electrically connected such that the first plurality of power switching devices is connected in parallel with the first capacitor and the second capacitor and the second plurality of power switching devices is connected in parallel with the second capacitor and the first capacitor. | 03-24-2011 |
20110168435 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of electrically conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers. Each dielectric layer is interposed between adjacent conductive layers to form a body of alternate conductive layers and dielectric layers. At least one of the electrically conductive layers protrudes beyond an end of the body. | 07-14-2011 |
20120279790 | VEHICLE WITH DRIVE SYSTEM PROVIDING REDUCED EMISSIONS - In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a drive system is provided for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle that provides reduces electromagnetic emissions. The system includes, but is not limited to, an electric motor and a transmission having a collar for receiving a portion of a drive shaft. The collar has an inside diameter proportioned to an outside diameter of the drive shaft to cause capacitive coupling between the transmission and the drive shaft thereby reducing electromagnetic emissions along the drive shaft. | 11-08-2012 |
Nicholas Hayden Herron, San Francisco, CA US
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20120231306 | Battery Pack Venting System - A thermal management system is provided that minimizes the effects of thermal runaway within a battery pack. The system is comprised of a sealed battery pack enclosure configured to hold a plurality of batteries, where the battery pack enclosure is divided into a plurality of sealed battery pack compartments. The system also includes a plurality of battery venting assemblies, where at least one battery venting assembly is integrated into each of the sealed battery pack compartments, and where each of the battery venting assemblies includes an exhaust port integrated into an outer wall of the battery pack compartment and a valve, the valve being configured to seal the exhaust port under normal operating conditions and to unseal the exhaust port when at least one of the batteries within the battery pack compartment enters into thermal runaway. | 09-13-2012 |
20120237803 | Battery Pack Directed Venting System - A thermal management system is provided that minimizes the effects of thermal runaway within a battery pack, the system using an integrated battery venting assembly comprised of an integrated exhaust port, a valve retention plate that covers the exhaust port and includes a plurality of retention plate ports, and a plurality of valves that are configured to seal the retention plate ports under normal conditions and unseal the retention plate ports during thermal runaway. As hot gas passes through the retention plate ports, the plate is configured to melt and be ejected, thereby allowing subsequent hot gas to pass through the larger exhaust port. A perforated cover plate may be used to protect the external surfaces of the retention plate and valves. An internally mounted exhaust guide may be used to direct the flow of hot gas expelled during the thermal runaway event. | 09-20-2012 |
Nicholas Hayden Herron, Burlingame, CA US
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20130153317 | Vehicle Battery Pack Thermal Barrier - An integration assembly for a battery pack mounted between the passenger cabin floor panel of an electric vehicle and the driving surface is provided, the assembly utilizing a multi-layer thermal barrier interposed between the battery pack enclosure and the passenger cabin floor panel, where the multi-layer thermal barrier provides noise isolation, thermal isolation and vibration damping, and where the multi-layer thermal barrier is compressed when the battery pack enclosure is mounted to the vehicle. The multi-layer thermal barrier is comprised of a first layer formed from a compressible and conformable elastic material and a second layer formed from a conformable thermally insulating material. The multi-layer thermal barrier may also include a moisture barrier layer that encases the first and second layers, for example a moisture barrier layer fabricated from a plastic. A sealant may be used to seal and bond the moisture barrier layer to the battery pack enclosure. | 06-20-2013 |
Norman Herron, Neward, DE US
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20130264561 | ELECTROACTIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to a composition including (a) a dopant, (b) a first host having at least one unit of Formula I, and (c) a second host compound. Formula I has the structure | 10-10-2013 |
Norman A. Herron, Newark, DE US
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20110118429 | CHARGE TRANSPORT MATERIALS - Charge transport materials are provided, and methods for making the same. | 05-19-2011 |
Patrick D. Herron, Dunedin, FL US
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20140072935 | Method of Regulating Caloric Intake - A method, including: selecting at least one favored food item; determining a target caloric intake for a period, determining an amount of calories desired for a caloric up-adjustment, wherein the up-adjustment reduces any caloric intake shortfall from the target caloric intake for the period; and making at least one food recommendation including a number of servings of one favored food item or any combination of more than one favored food item. A total caloric impact of the recommendation includes a caloric content of the recommended food plus an allotment for an expected transient increase in caloric intake necessary to reach a same level of satiety during a subsequent transient increase in appetite. The food recommendation is selected to be a food recommendation including a total caloric impact that best matches the desired up-adjustment calories. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072936 | Method of Tracking Consumption and Associated Effects - A method, including: tracking a quantity of an item consumed and when the consumption occurs; tracking if an effect was felt and a magnitude of the effect felt; selecting an item of interest; displaying in graphical form the quantity of the item of interest consumed and when the consumption of the item of interest occurred; displaying in graphical form when the effect was felt and the magnitude of the effect felt; and determining if a relationship can be drawn between the display of the quantity of the item of interest consumed and when the consumption of the item of interest occurred and the display of the magnitude of the effect felt and when the effect was felt. | 03-13-2014 |
20150025809 | Method of Regulating Caloric Intake - A method, including: determining steady state values for daily caloric parameters that conform a person to weight management goal, the daily caloric parameters including a daily base metabolic rate (BMR) and a target offset from a daily total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), wherein the TDEE includes the BMR; determining an intake shortfall for a plurality of days between actual daily offsets and the steady state target offset; making a recommendation including food to be consumed to reduce the shortfall, the recommendation effective to account for a transient change in a hunger response resulting from the consumption of the recommended food; causing consumption on an up adjustment day; and determining transient values for at least one of the daily caloric parameters to be used subsequent to the consumption on the up-adjustment day effective to bring an average of the actual daily offsets closer to the steady state target offset. | 01-22-2015 |
Randall L. Herron, Waynesboro, VA US
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20100194417 | Interface Device - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is an interface device comprising a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has on each outer side a groove or ridge for use in initial engagement of the test adapter with the receiver. The test adapter has an engagement member having a plurality of clips arranged such that at least one clip engages with the groove or ridge on a side of the receiver. The test adapter further has a screw mechanism for drawing the engagement in and out of the test adapter to engage and disengage the test adapter with the receiver. | 08-05-2010 |
20110111619 | INTERFACE - An interface having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has a body and a latch post connected to the body. The latch post has a body, a neck, and a tip with the tip being larger than the neck. The test adapter has a frame and an engagement assembly. The engagement assembly has a drive shaft having first and second ends, a drive knob connected to the first end of the drive shaft, a drive nut connected to the drift shaft near the second end of the drive shaft. The drive nut has a threaded interior portion. The drive assembly further has a drive screw and a drive screw housing. The drive screw has a threaded exterior portion such that the threaded exterior portion of the drive screw engages with the threaded interior portions of the drive nut. A spring extends from the drive screw longitudinally away from the threaded portion of the drive screw. The spring has an enlarged portion at its distal end. The drive screw housing surrounds the springs and has a recessed portion adjacent the enlarge portion of the spring when the engagement assembly is in a disengaged position. | 05-12-2011 |
Roy Herron, Starr, SC US
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20130333701 | HEATED CPAP HOSE AND FITTING - A flexible hose is adapted to maintain its inner wall temperature above the dew point of air transported between a CPAP machine's humidifier and mask, preventing condensation, An electrically energizable heating element forms a helical reinforcement member. The hose's first end has a standard CPAP soft end cuff. The second end comprises a special end fitting including: a support ring, electrical jack, and a specially shaped over-molded plastic cuff The support ring has a ring portion threadably secured onto the helical reinforcing member, and a receptacle extending therefrom. A coaxial electrical jack is received within the receptacle, with the energizable heating element of the helix being wired to the prongs of the jack. A soft plastic cuff is molded over much of the ring portion and receptacle, to provide further integrity of the end fitting, while the remaining portion of the cuff conforms to the standard CPAP end cuff configuration. | 12-19-2013 |
Susan Herron, Cambridge, MA US
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20150260034 | DETERMINING MINERALOGY OF AN EARTH FORMATION USING LINEAR REGRESSIONS - A method for determining mineralogy of a formation includes determining a model of arenites in the formation by performing a first type of linear regression on a plurality of elemental dry weights of the formation based upon a sum of elemental dry weights of calcium and magnesium being at least a given value, or performing a second type of linear regression on the elemental dry weights based upon the sum of the elemental dry weights of elemental calcium and magnesium being less than the given value. A model of arkoses in the formation is determined by performing a third type of linear regression on the elemental dry weights. A partitioning function is then determined. The mineralogy of the formation is then determined by applying the partitioning function to the model of arenites and the model of arkoses, and adding the model of arenites and the model of arkoses together. | 09-17-2015 |
20150285944 | Hydrocarbon Saturation From Total Organic Carbon Logs Derived From Inelastic And Capture Nuclear Spectroscopy - The accurate determination of formation hydrocarbon or water saturation is a useful step in the petrophysical evaluation of petroleum reservoirs. This disclosure presents a new method for estimating hydrocarbon saturation directly from a porosity log and a total organic carbon (TOC) log. The method is enabled by the recent development of a geochemical spectroscopy logging tool that combines inelastic and capture gamma ray measurements to provide a robust and accurate TOC log. The method differs from the prior approach of using carbon-to-oxygen ratios that is most often applied in cased hole evaluation. The main advantages of this method are that it does not use knowledge of formation water resistivity, it does not rely on a resistivity model, it does not use an extensive calibration database, and it is largely independent of clay or other lithology effects. Here, the principles of the method and the main challenges are described, and calculations that explore uncertainties in the saturation estimates arising from uncertainties in the log inputs are presented. The statistical uncertainty in the estimate of hydrocarbon saturation is as good as 10 saturation units (s.u.) in conventional reservoirs with porosities of 15 porosity units (p.u.) or greater. The method has been applied to the determination of hydrocarbon saturation in a variety of formations, including bitumen-filled dolomite, heavy oil sand, and shaly-sands with both open hole and cased hole wells. The method works equally well in formations drilled and logged with either oil- and water-based mud. The saturation estimates have been benchmarked against a combination of conventional and new logging approaches (e.g., resistivity, magnetic resonance and dielectric logs) and core measurements, with generally excellent agreement among independent | 10-08-2015 |
Susan Herron, Ridgefield, CT US
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20130046469 | DIFFUSE REFLECTANCE INFRARED FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROSCOPY FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF EARTH MATERIALS - The subject disclosure relates to the evaluation of lithology, mineralogy and organic content of earth materials. More particularly, the subject disclosure relates to evaluating lithology, mineralogy and organic content of earth materials using diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS). | 02-21-2013 |
20140214324 | Predicting Mineralogy Properties From Elemental Compositions - A method for predicting at least one property of a geological formation may include generating mapping function values relating a plurality of reference elemental compositions to corresponding reference properties thereof based upon at least one non-linear mapping function. The method may further include determining a sample elemental composition of at least one sample associated with the geological formation and performing, using a processor, an interpolation to map the sample elemental composition to at least one sample property based upon the mapping function values and the at least one non-linear function. | 07-31-2014 |
Tadd F. Herron, Greenville, NC US
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20150034342 | FREIGHTER CARGO FIRE PROTECTION - An automated fire protection system for a freighter such as an aircraft may include a single fire retardant source for a first deck and a second deck. The system may further include a plurality of sensors for detecting fire and a plurality of nozzles for dispersing the retardant, wherein each nozzle is paired with one of the plurality of sensors. Once a fire is detected by one of the sensors, the fire protection system may eject fire retardant through only one or more nozzles paired with the sensor that detected the fire. Because retardant may be accurately dispersed close to the detected fire location through less than the plurality of nozzles, an amount of on-board retardant may be decreased, thereby decreasing weight of the fire suppression system. In an embodiment, the fire retardant may only be discharged during the descent, further decreasing the weight of the fire system. | 02-05-2015 |
Terry Michael Herron, Gillespie, IL US
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20100167720 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LOCAL LOOP INFORMATION - A method and apparatus for providing local loop information in a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request for local loop information pertaining to a transmission channel, and determines if the transmission channel has one or more local loops. The method retrieves data associated with the one or more local loops if the transmission channel has one or more local loops, and analyzes the data associated with the one or more local loops to determine at least one facility type that supports the transmission channel. | 07-01-2010 |
Thomas G. Herron, Bend, OR US
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20100136448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING FUEL CELL PURGE CYCLES - A system for optimizing the purge cycle of a fuel cell stack responsive to the performance of the fuel cell. The system includes a controller that measures a process parameter indicative of the rate at which water is being produced in the fuel cell. If the measured value exceeds a threshold value, then the purge assembly is automatically actuated. | 06-03-2010 |
20100297511 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEM - A control system and method for a fuel processing system. The control system automates the operation of a fuel processing system by monitoring operating parameters and automatically controlling the operation of the system responsive to the monitored parameters, predefined subroutines and/or user inputs. | 11-25-2010 |
20110076574 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROLLER - A fuel cell system that includes a control system for regulating the power produced by the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack adapted to produce electrical power from a feed. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system includes a fuel processing assembly adapted to produce the feed for the fuel cell stack from one or more feedstocks. The control system regulates the power produced by the fuel cell system to prevent damage to, and/or failure of, the system. | 03-31-2011 |
20120231356 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROLLER - A fuel cell system that includes a control system for regulating the power produced by the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack adapted to produce electrical power from a feed. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system includes a fuel processing assembly adapted to produce the feed for the fuel cell stack from one or more feedstocks. The control system regulates the power produced by the fuel cell system to prevent damage to, and/or failure of, the system. | 09-13-2012 |
Tina M. Herron, Dunedin, FL US
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20140072935 | Method of Regulating Caloric Intake - A method, including: selecting at least one favored food item; determining a target caloric intake for a period, determining an amount of calories desired for a caloric up-adjustment, wherein the up-adjustment reduces any caloric intake shortfall from the target caloric intake for the period; and making at least one food recommendation including a number of servings of one favored food item or any combination of more than one favored food item. A total caloric impact of the recommendation includes a caloric content of the recommended food plus an allotment for an expected transient increase in caloric intake necessary to reach a same level of satiety during a subsequent transient increase in appetite. The food recommendation is selected to be a food recommendation including a total caloric impact that best matches the desired up-adjustment calories. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072936 | Method of Tracking Consumption and Associated Effects - A method, including: tracking a quantity of an item consumed and when the consumption occurs; tracking if an effect was felt and a magnitude of the effect felt; selecting an item of interest; displaying in graphical form the quantity of the item of interest consumed and when the consumption of the item of interest occurred; displaying in graphical form when the effect was felt and the magnitude of the effect felt; and determining if a relationship can be drawn between the display of the quantity of the item of interest consumed and when the consumption of the item of interest occurred and the display of the magnitude of the effect felt and when the effect was felt. | 03-13-2014 |
20150025809 | Method of Regulating Caloric Intake - A method, including: determining steady state values for daily caloric parameters that conform a person to weight management goal, the daily caloric parameters including a daily base metabolic rate (BMR) and a target offset from a daily total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), wherein the TDEE includes the BMR; determining an intake shortfall for a plurality of days between actual daily offsets and the steady state target offset; making a recommendation including food to be consumed to reduce the shortfall, the recommendation effective to account for a transient change in a hunger response resulting from the consumption of the recommended food; causing consumption on an up adjustment day; and determining transient values for at least one of the daily caloric parameters to be used subsequent to the consumption on the up-adjustment day effective to bring an average of the actual daily offsets closer to the steady state target offset. | 01-22-2015 |
Todd Herron, South Lyon, MI US
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20150329825 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING STEM CELL-DERIVED CARDIOMYOCYTES - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods employing stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. In some embodiments, methods of generating cardiomyocytes from stem cells (e.g., induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells or IPSCs) and embryonic stem cells) are provided. In some embodiments, uses of such cells for research, compound screening and analysis, and therapeutics are provided. | 11-19-2015 |
William Herron, Midland, MI US
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20140220347 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A SILICON POWDER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE CRYSTALLINITY OF A SILICON POWDER - An electrode composition comprises a silicon powder comprising non-crystalline and crystalline silicon, where the crystalline silicon is present in the silicon powder at a concentration of no more than about 20 wt. %. An electrode for an electrochemical cell comprises an electrochemically active material comprising non-crystalline silicon and crystalline silicon, where the non-crystalline silicon and the crystalline silicon are present prior to cycling of the electrode. A method of controlling the crystallinity of a silicon powder includes heating a reactor to a temperature of no more than 650° C. and flowing a feed gas comprising silane and a carrier gas into the reactor while maintaining an internal reactor pressure of about 2 atm or less. The silane decomposes to form a silicon powder having a controlled crystallinity and comprising non-crystalline silicon. | 08-07-2014 |