Mullins, US
Austin Gray Mullins, Bradenton, FL US
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20130087673 | Systems And Methods For Applying Reinforcement Material To Existing Structures - In one embodiment, a system for applying reinforcement material to an existing structure includes a work rail adapted to be temporarily secured to a bottom surface of the structure, adhesive applying apparatus supported by the work rail, the adhesive applying apparatus being adapted to form an adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the structure adjacent the work rail, and reinforcement material applying apparatus supported by the work rail, the reinforcement material applying apparatus being adapted to apply reinforcement material to the adhesive layer formed on the bottom surface of the structure. | 04-11-2013 |
Billy R. Mullins, Johnson City, TN US
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20130343833 | Wall Raising Apparatus - A wall jack includes a center elongated section, a lower elongated section having a distal end portion pivotally connected to a proximal end portion of the center section and an upper elongated section having a proximal end portion pivotally connected to a distal end portion of the center section. The wall jack is movable between an extended and collapsed position. In the extended position, the lower section is releasably locked to the proximal end portion of the center section and the upper section is releasably locked to the distal end portion of the center section such that the center, lower and upper sections form a longitudinally extending wall jack. In the collapsed position, the upper section is rotated in a first direction into the center section, and the lower section is rotated in a second direction that is opposite the first direction into the center section. | 12-26-2013 |
Brendan Mullins, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130310139 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SELECTABLE PAYLINES - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive primary wagers on a first payline and a second payline. The systems and methods may receive one or more secondary wagers on one or more selected paylines. The selected paylines may be based on data received from a player. The systems and methods may determine a selected paylines payout based on the one or more selected paylines. | 11-21-2013 |
20140087823 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SCRIPTED FUNCTIONALITY - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may determine one or more key values. The systems and methods may determine one or more scripted scenarios based on the determined one or more key values. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more determined scripted scenarios. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087831 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SCRIPTED FUNCTIONALITY - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may determine one or more key values. The systems and methods may determine one or more scripted scenarios based on the determined one or more key values. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more determined scripted scenarios. | 03-27-2014 |
20140235324 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SCRAPE AWAY FEATURE - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers. The systems and methods may include scrape away functionality. The system, device, and/or method may include a plurality of reels with one or more paylines formed on at least a portion of the plurality of reels. The system, device, and/or method may include a memory which may include a plurality of scrape away structures. The system, device, and/or method may include a processor which may generate one or more areas where each area may cover one or more symbols. Further, the processor may remove the one or more areas to reveal one or more covered symbols based on a selected tool and a selected area. | 08-21-2014 |
Brendan Michael Mullins, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130310137 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SELECTABLE PAYLINES - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive primary wagers on a first payline and a second payline. The systems and methods may receive one or more secondary wagers on one or more selected paylines. The selected paylines may be based on data received from a player. The systems and methods may determine a selected paylines payout based on the one or more selected paylines. | 11-21-2013 |
Brian John Mullins, Chicago, IL US
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20140279058 | CAPACITY CALCULATOR - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for calculating the capacity of a provider by calculating, using biographical data representing the provider, a first total units of service that are available to be offered to consumers during a first time period; calculating a second total units of service potentially available from the provider for a proposed second time period using a projection based in part on a model of consumer demand for the units of service; determining a third total units of service that are unavailable during the second time period based on at least one known or projected unavailability; and calculating a capacity based on the third total units of service and the second total units of service, the capacity being a capacity for a proposed promotion representing a maximum total of instruments to be offered in the proposed promotion by the provider. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Mullins, Germantown, TN US
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20110260004 | Parachute with One-Way Valve Device - A multi-celled ram-air parachute possessing one or more internal one-way valved air passages between at least two parachute cells to maintain positive air pressure within the parachute for the purpose of maintaining shape and rigidity when less than optimal airspeed is present thereby increasing a user's control and safety. | 10-27-2011 |
Charles Duane Mullins, Kingsport, TN US
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20100199864 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A BALE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES - An apparatus and method are described for forming a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. Also described is a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, which can be safely stacked vertically for transportation and storage purposes. | 08-12-2010 |
20100236194 | PACKAGES, PACKAGING SYSTEMS, METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING - The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging. | 09-23-2010 |
20110203228 | PACKAGES, PACKAGING SYSTEMS, METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING - The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging. | 08-25-2011 |
20120167785 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING A BALE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES - An apparatus and method are described for forming a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. Also described is a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, which can be safely stacked vertically for transportation and storage purposes. | 07-05-2012 |
20140182247 | PACKAGES, PACKAGING SYSTEMS, METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING - The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging. | 07-03-2014 |
Chris Mullins, Sammamish, WA US
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20130031564 | Asynchronously Refreshing, Networked Application with Single-Threaded User Interface - An invention is disclosed for updating a networked, single-threaded application's data model without blocking the application's entire user interface. In embodiments of the invention, a client executes a networked application with a single-threaded user interface that communicates with a server to refresh its data model. The client sends a message to the server that requests a refresh of the data model. Before the data model has been refreshed, the client receives local user input to perform an action on the data model. The client sends a message to the server to cancel the refresh. When the client receives an acknowledgement from the server that the refresh has been cancelled, the client performs the action. After performing the action, the client sends a second message to the server that requests a refresh of the data model, and then refreshes the data model upon receiving the refreshed data model from the server. | 01-31-2013 |
Christine M. Mullins, Vestal, NY US
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20090112743 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING ACCORDING TO EU VAT RELATED LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - A system and method for reporting according to the EU VAT related legal requirements and, in the preferred embodiment, within SAP environment is described. Because the report will aid in legally required reporting for EU VAT, it will also aid in the avoidance of penalties that may be legally imposed for non-compliance to EU VAT rules. This invention will also allow for better reporting and improved EU VAT Reclamation process. The present invention provides for data collection of EU VAT related invoice transactions made electronically based on additional fields which are provided in SAP. Additionally, a new report is created and is run based on input criteria. | 04-30-2009 |
Christopher Mullins, Penn Laird, VA US
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20080211683 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOOSE WIRING MONITOR - A system is provided in which the voltage phases, neutral, and ground are monitored and an alarm is generated if specific trigger conditions are met. These conditions are indicative of a possible loose neutral, loose wiring, or general over/under voltage condition. Specific algorithms can be used to determine the possibility of a loose wiring condition, and if limits are met, various alarm modes are started. | 09-04-2008 |
20080217108 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DRIVE-THRU PRODUCT DELIVERY VERIFIER - A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured. | 09-11-2008 |
20090027061 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR MONITORING SYSTEM - A system and method for determining the status of each monitored conductor, and optionally indicating peak current or other parameters are provided. Wireless self-powered sensor elements can eliminate much of the wiring required in traditional systems, and greatly ease the installation in difficult underground locations. | 01-29-2009 |
20110109320 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR A SAFE POWERLINE COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUMENTATION FRONT-END - A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment. | 05-12-2011 |
20120029715 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DEMAND MANAGEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device. | 02-02-2012 |
20140253097 | System, Method, and Apparatus for a Safe Powerline Communications Instrumentation Front-End - A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment | 09-11-2014 |
20140257587 | Method and Apparatus for a Demand Management Monitoring System - A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device. | 09-11-2014 |
Christopher Lee Mullins, Kirkland, WA US
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20100076856 | Real-Time Auction of Cloud Computing Resources - A cloud computing environment may be built out with cloud computing resources in geographically separate regions. An auction process may be used to ensure that the cloud computing resources are utilized at an optimal level on both a per-region basis and global basis. Computing resource auction prices may reflect local peak and off-peak pricing while offering buyers access to off-peak computing from peak-usage regions at some risk of latency or network outages. Long-running jobs may bid for execution resources on a global basis and move execution to follow low cost availability through, for example, off-peak local hours. | 03-25-2010 |
Christropher Lee Mullins, Kirkland, WA US
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20100154045 | Mesh Platform Utility Computing Portal - A utility computing portal supports public and private modules for application development in a cloud computing environment. The public modules support downloads, customer support and access to a development community. The private modules are accessible to users with valid login credentials or those authenticated via a related entity, such as a Live ID. The private modules may include modules for testing, analysis, and billing. The utility computing portal also supports access to application configuration, for example, allowing a manager to change the number of front end and backend physical/virtual machines available to various application roles. | 06-17-2010 |
20110295651 | MESH PLATFORM UTILITY COMPUTING PORTAL - A utility computing portal supports public and private modules for application development in a cloud computing environment. The public modules support downloads, customer support and access to a development community. The private modules are accessible to users with valid login credentials or those authenticated via a related entity, such as a Live ID. The private modules may include modules for testing, analysis, and billing. The utility computing portal also supports access to application configuration, for example, allowing a manager to change the number of front end and backend physical/virtual machines available to various application roles. | 12-01-2011 |
Courtnee Mullins, Advance, NC US
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20100206826 | PORTABLE GRILLING UTENSIL RACK - An outdoor storage rack includes a set of supports mounted to a base through a respective hinge assembly such that said rack is movable between an extended and a stored position. | 08-19-2010 |
D'Anna N. Mullins, Maumee, OH US
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20090181383 | Cancer Risk Biomarker - The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying biomarkers that indicate a biological state, in particular cancer or predisposition to cancer. Also provided are methods and compositions for identifying a greater risk for a cancer-related condition in an subject. | 07-16-2009 |
D'Anna N. Mullins, Columbus, OH US
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20110269145 | Cancer Risk Biomarkers - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying biomarkers that indicate a biological state, in particular cancer or predisposition to cancer. | 11-03-2011 |
Dewey L. Mullins, Marietta, GA US
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20100108558 | FROZEN, LIGHTWEIGHT CURABLE SEALANT - A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate. | 05-06-2010 |
Donald E. Mullins, Blacksburg, VA US
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20080233080 | Inulins, Levans, Fructans And Other Smaller-Than-Cellulose Termite Feeding Attractants, And Termite - The present invention discloses Resistance Management (RM) practices that are critical to safeguarding | 09-25-2008 |
Donald M. Mullins, Shoreline, WA US
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20090112540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE PART DATA EXTRACTION - A computer implemented method for generating a section cut in a model of a part. A location on the part is identified. An axis system is created at the location in the model of the part, wherein the axis system has an axis that is normal to a surface at the location in the model of the part. Section cuts intersecting the surface and plies below the surface are created. A plurality of sampling points on the surface is identified based on the section cuts. Core sampling is preformed using the plurality of sampling points to generate sampled data. | 04-30-2009 |
20090112820 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE PART DATA EXTRACTION - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for providing ply lay-up data for a composite part. A designation of a location is received for the composite part in a three dimensional object from a requester. A three dimensional model is opened in which the composite part is located. The ply lay-up data is extracted for a section within the composite part within the three dimensional model to form extracted ply lay-up data for the section. An output file is created containing a drawing of the composite part overlaid with a grid containing the section with the ply lay-up data identifying a ply stacking sequence, an orientation of each ply in the ply stacking sequence, and a material for the each ply in the ply stacking sequence. The output file is returned to the requester. | 04-30-2009 |
20090112973 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE PART DATA EXTRACTION - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for providing ply lay-up data for a composite part. A designation of a location is received for the composite part in a three dimensional object from a requester. A three dimensional model is opened in which the composite part is located. The ply lay-up data is extracted for a section within the composite part within the three dimensional model to form extracted ply lay-up data for the section. An output file is created containing a two dimensional drawing for the section with the ply lay-up data identifying a ply stacking sequence, an orientation of each ply in the ply stacking sequence, and a material for the each ply in the ply stacking sequence. The output file is returned to the requester. | 04-30-2009 |
Edward Mullins, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20100079132 | AMPLIFIER TOPOLOGY AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACES USED AS SHUNT RESISTORS - An integrated circuit current shunt amplifier ( | 04-01-2010 |
20120002714 | Communication on a Pilot Wire - Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating on a pilot wire between Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) and an Electric Vehicle (EV). The EVSE and EV exchange a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal on the pilot wire to control charging operations of the EV. Data communications may also be transmitted on the pilot wire, such as between transmit and receive modems. The modems transmit communication signals either continuously, without regard to the state of the PWM signal, or only when the PWM is in an off-state. If transmitting while PWM is on, the modem needs a large coupling impedance and/or a large signal injection. To transmit only when the PWM is off, the modem may use a blocking diode in the coupling circuit or may synchronize to the pulses in the PWM signal. | 01-05-2012 |
20120068784 | Coupling Circuits for Power Line Communication Devices - Coupling circuits for power line communication (PLC) devices are described. In an embodiment, a PLC device may comprise a processor and a coupling circuit coupled to the processor. The coupling circuit may in turn comprise a transmitter path and a receiver path. In some implementations, the transmitter path may include a first amplifier, a first capacitor coupled to the first amplifier, a first transformer coupled to the first capacitor, and a plurality of line interface coupling circuits coupled to the first transformer, where each of the line interface coupling circuits is configured to be connected to a different phase of an electrical power circuit. Meanwhile, the receiver path may include a plurality of capacitors, where each of the plurality of capacitors coupled to a corresponding one of the line interface circuits, a filter network coupled to the plurality of capacitors, and a second amplifier coupled to the filter network. | 03-22-2012 |
Edward Scott Mullins, New York, NY US
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20140082749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE AND PERSISTENT RETENTION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION - An information processing system provisions a client account for a user to enable a client computer associated with the user to store information in an elastic storage system and to prohibit the client computer, the information processing system, and the elastic storage system from altering and from deleting the stored information during an authorized retention period. Data messages are received from one or more client computers and include information that is required to be stored for the authorized retention period. That information is transmitted via one or more data communications networks to the elastic storage system for storage so that the stored information is non-rewriteable and non-erasable during the authorized retention period. The secure data center receives the retrieved copy and provides it to the user device. The elastic storage system permits deletion, modification, or destruction of the stored information only when a trusted independent third party having predetermined authentication information associated with the client account provides the predetermined authentication information to the elastic storage system. | 03-20-2014 |
Gary D. Mullins, Lake Tapawingo, MO US
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20080297164 | WIRING ANALYZER ADAPTER - An adapter for connecting a wiring cable to be tested to a wiring analyzer. The adapter includes a body; a first set of contacts positioned on a first side of the body for electrically connecting with the wiring analyzer; and a second set of contacts positioned on a second side of the body and electrically connected to the first set of contacts for connecting with a connector on the cable to be tested. The first and second sides of the body are less than 4 inches apart so that the first set of contacts is positioned less than 4 inches from the second set of contacts. The body may include hanging structure for hanging the adapter on an interface of the wiring analyzer and a latch for securing the adapter to the interface. | 12-04-2008 |
Gregory Loyd Mullins, Atlanta, GA US
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20110217869 | Connector Hat With Extended Mounting Posts For Securing A Connector Shell To A Circuit Board - Concepts and technologies described herein provide for securing a connector shell to a circuit board using a separate connector hat with elongated mounting posts. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a connector hat includes a one-piece body with a top surface and a pair of mounting posts. The mounting posts extend downwards from opposing side edges of the top surface. The posts are of sufficient length to extend beyond a bottom surface of a connector shell to which the connector hat is configured to attach, and through a bottom surface of an associated circuit board. The two-piece connector assembly design utilizing the connector hat with mounting posts allows the mounting posts to be manufactured at any desirable length to facilitate installation of the connector assembly to a circuit board. | 09-08-2011 |
20120156928 | Connector Hat with Extended Mounting Posts for Securing a Connector Shell to a Circuit Board - Concepts and technologies described herein provide for securing a connector shell to a circuit board using a separate connector hat with elongated mounting posts. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a connector hat includes a one-piece body with a top surface and a pair of mounting posts. The mounting posts extend downwards from opposing side edges of the top surface. The posts are of sufficient length to extend beyond a bottom surface of a connector shell to which the connector hat is configured to attach, and through a bottom surface of an associated circuit board. The two-piece connector assembly design utilizing the connector hat with mounting posts allows the mounting posts to be manufactured at any desirable length to facilitate installation of the connector assembly to a circuit board. | 06-21-2012 |
20120325908 | Heat-Dissipating Card Connector - This disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with a heat-dissipating card connector for use with a card reader connected to an electronic device. The connector has a body configured to receive a card that has circuitry, when the card is inserted into the card reader. The connector body includes a plurality of electronic contacts that engage the card circuitry and operationally link the card to the electronic device. The connector body includes at least one heat conductive spring that includes a card engaging portion. The card engaging portion contacts the card and directs heat from the card when the card is inserted in the card reader. A heat directing element, also part of the heat conductive spring, transfers heat from the card engaging portion to a heat-dissipating structure of the electronic device when the card is inserted in the card reader. | 12-27-2012 |
James Mullins, Seattle, WA US
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20090092628 | Conserved-element vaccines and methods for designing conserved-element vaccines - Embodiments of the present invention include conserved-element vaccines and methods for designing and producing conserved-element vaccines. A conserved-element vaccine (“CEVac”) is a recombinant and/or synthetic vaccine that incorporates only highly conserved epitopes from an observed set of pathogen variants. The conserved epitopes are identified computationally by aligning biopolymer sequences, such as concatenated polypeptide sequences that together represent a pathogen proteome, corresponding to an observed set of pathogen variants, and computationally selecting conserved subsequences according to a number of subsequence-selection criteria. These subsequence-selection criteria may include a minimum conserved-subsequence length, a threshold frequency of occurrence of a particular monomer at each conserved, single-monomer position within a conserved subsequence, a threshold combined occurrence for a set of allowable variant monomers at a particular conserved, variable position within a conserved subsequence, and a maximum number of variable positions within a subsequence. A set of conserved subsequences identified according to the subsequence-selection criteria are then filtered to remove subsequences identical to, or too similar to, naturally-occurring host subsequences, and are then assembled into expression vectors for incorporation into microbial hosts for biosynthesis of a recombinant CEVac or assembled into one or more synthetic constructs for a synthetic CEVac. | 04-09-2009 |
20110269937 | Conserved-Element Vaccines and Methods for Designing Conserved-Element Vaccines - Embodiments of the present invention include conserved-element vaccines and methods for designing and producing conserved-element vaccines. A conserved-element vaccine (“CEVac”) is a recombinant and/or synthetic vaccine that incorporates only highly conserved epitopes from an observed set of pathogen variants. The conserved epitopes are identified computationally by aligning biopolymer sequences, such as concatenated polypeptide sequences that together represent a pathogen proteome, corresponding to an observed set of pathogen variants, and computationally selecting conserved subsequences according to a number of subsequence-selection criteria. These subsequence-selection criteria may include a minimum conserved-subsequence length, a threshold frequency of occurrence of a particular monomer at each conserved, single-monomer position within a conserved subsequence, a threshold combined occurrence for a set of allowable variant monomers at a particular conserved, variable position within a conserved subsequence, and a maximum number of variable positions within a subsequence. A set of conserved subsequences identified according to the subsequence-selection criteria are then filtered to remove subsequences identical to, or too similar to, naturally-occurring host subsequences, and are then assembled into expression vectors for incorporation into microbial hosts for biosynthesis of a recombinant CEVac or assembled into one or more synthetic constructs for a synthetic CEVac. | 11-03-2011 |
20150056237 | METHOD OF ALTERING THE IMMUNDOMINANCE HIERARCHY OF HIV GAG BY DNA VACCINE EXPRESSING CONSERVED REGIONS - The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus. | 02-26-2015 |
James I. Mullins, Seattle, WA US
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20130302364 | HIGHLY IMMUNOGENIC HIV P24 SEQUENCES - The invention relates to peptides comprising part or all of a conserved element within a Center-of-Tree (COT) sequence derived from a family of polypeptides encoded by naturally occurring variants of HIV. The invention also relates to immunogenic compositions and vaccines comprising said peptides. The invention also relates to methods for the identification of HIV controller patients based on the detection of the T cells of the patient to mount a cytotoxic T cell response against said peptides and to methods for the identification of immunogenic peptides within a family of variant polypeptides. | 11-14-2013 |
Jeff Allen Mullins, Allen Park, MI US
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20090078240 | Push Rod Engine With Inboard Exhaust - A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having an engine block with first and second cylinder banks arranged at an angle and longitudinally offset relative to one another and a camshaft disposed within the engine block for actuating valves associated with each cylinder includes first and second cylinder heads associated with the first and second cylinder banks and having an intake runner for each cylinder with an entrance disposed on an outward side, and an exhaust runner for each cylinder exiting the cylinder head on an inward side of the cylinder head generally rearward of an associated cylinder to facilitate positioning of one or more turbochargers and a fuel pump in the valley generally between the cylinder heads with the fuel pump disposed forward of the exhaust runner exits and associated exhaust manifolds while accommodating four valves per cylinder actuated by four pushrods extending through the cylinder heads forward of corresponding exhaust runner exits. | 03-26-2009 |
Jeffery L. Mullins, Douglasville, GA US
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20090107028 | BUOY HOLDER FOR FISH CULLING - A culling buoy holder that includes multiple tubes laid side by side in a parallel fashion and affixed to a mounting structure or to each other. The tubes are sized in length and diameter such that a culling buoy may be inserted down through the bore of a tube, with a float first orientation, until the float dangles below the lower open end of the tube. Further, while tube bore sizes are large enough to permit the passing of a buoy float, they are small enough that the clipping apparatus comprising the opposite end of the buoy cannot pass. Advantageously, each buoy, once inserted through an individual tube of the buoy holder, is effectively separated from other buoys as it securely hangs in its individual tube. | 04-30-2009 |
Jennifer Mullins, Newton, MA US
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20110314698 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear that includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper comprises at least one alterable portion that switches between at least a first state and a second state upon exposure to a liquid. The first state allows viewing of a first image of the alterable portion and second state allowing viewing of a second image of the alterable portion. | 12-29-2011 |
Jerome Lee Mullins, Kingston, WA US
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20130079959 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POWER PRODUCTION, CONTROL, AND/OR TELEMATICS, SUITABLE FOR USE WITH LOCOMOTIVES - A power system housed in modules or containers may be located as a unitary structure for example secured to a locomotive platform, allowing easy retrofits. A control subsystem may maintain an RPM of a prime mover at minimum that still provides an expected level of power from an electric machine for any one of a finite number of throttle settings. The control subsystem may dynamically adjust loads between various combinations of series and/or parallel couplings. A set of processor executable instructions may be configured for specific platforms by selecting appropriate set of values based on number of loads (e.g., driven axles), rating (e.g., horse power), other criteria (e.g., manufacturer, model, year). Characteristics may be determined and verified, and operation based on the outcome of such. A telematics system method logs and provides remote access to operational data, engine data, power system data, anti-idling overrides, unauthorized changes, and/or location. | 03-28-2013 |
20150032303 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POWER PRODUCTION, CONTROL, AND/OR TELEMATICS, SUITABLE FOR USE WITH LOCOMOTIVES - A power system housed in one or more modules or containers may be located as a unitary structure where desired, for example secured to a locomotive platform, allowing easy retrofits. A control subsystem may maintain an RPM of a prime mover at minimum that still provides an expected level of power from an electric machine for any one of a finite number of throttle settings. The control subsystem may dynamically adjust loads between various combinations of series and/or parallel couplings. A set of processor executable instructions may be configured for specific platforms by selecting appropriate set of values based on number of loads (e.g., driven axles), rating (e.g., horse power), other criteria (e.g., manufacturer, model, year). Characteristics may be determined and verified, and operation based on the outcome of such. A telematics system method logs and provides remote access to operational data, engine data, power system data, anti-idling overrides, unauthorized changes, and/or location. | 01-29-2015 |
Jerrod D. Mullins, Wagoner, OK US
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20080237284 | CUP HOLDER FOR A SHOPPING CART - A cup holder for a shopping cart includes a container ring and a securing mechanism. The container ring is configured to removably hold a beverage container while the securing mechanism is configured for removably securing the container ring relative to a shopping cart. The securing mechanism includes a first portion configured for slidable mounting in a first direction onto a top edge of a wall of a basket of the shopping cart. A second portion of the securing mechanism is configured for slidable insertion, in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction, into a hole in the basket of the shopping cart. | 10-02-2008 |
Kathryn Mullins, Soddy Daisy, TN US
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20130102753 | LOW RESIDUAL SOLVENT POLYAMIDEIMIDE POWDER FROM SUSPENSION POLYMERIZATION - Disclosed is a method for generating a fine slurry of polyamideimide resin which can be conveniently isolated and dried. The product is completely free of dialkylamide solvents or other toxic substances. | 04-25-2013 |
20130217812 | Low Toxicity Solvent System for Polyamideimide and Polyamide Amic Acid Resins and Coating Solutions Thereof - Disclosed is a low toxicity aprotic alkyl amide solvent system used for the dissolution and application of polyamideimide and polyamide amic acid polymer resins. The solvent system can be used for the dissolution of polyamideimide and polyamide amic acid resins as an efficient method for incorporating these resins into functional coating compositions with the use of the solvent system. | 08-22-2013 |
Kathryn D. Mullins, Lexington, KY US
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20090252541 | TONER TRANSFER BELT WITH TEXTURED SURFACE FOR ENHANCED TRANSFER AND METHOD OF FORMING TEXTURED SURFACE - An intermediate toner transfer belt includes an endless member made of a layer of a material having an endless functional surface adapted to transfer a toner image. The layer of material is textured so as to define a multiplicity of protruding portions of the material spaced apart from each other and integral with and extending outwardly from a remaining base portion of the material. The protruding portions have outer tips spaced apart from one another with outer surfaces thereon also spaced apart from one another such that the endless surface of the endless member is formed by the spaced apart outer surfaces of the outer tips of the protruding portions of the material. Further, the protruding portions are irregular in pattern and shape relative to one another and generally undulate toward and away from the remaining base portion of the material. | 10-08-2009 |
20090252542 | Image Fixing System With Improved Lubrication - Disclosed is an image fixing system for use in an image forming system. The image fixing system of the present invention includes a heated member and a pressure member. Further disclosed is a lubricant for use in the image fixing system. The lubricant includes a fluorinated oil. Further, the lubricant includes less than or equal to about 25 percent by weight of a polytetrafluoroethylene filler. | 10-08-2009 |
20110277687 | Process and Apparatus for Forming a Tubular Article - An apparatus and process are provided for forming a tubular article. A tube holder is mounted to a support stand via an automatic alignment device. A tubular metal sleeve is placed in the tube holder. A coating material is provided. A bullet-shaped or spherical element is passed through the metal sleeve such that the element runs along an inner circumferential surface of the metal sleeve. The automatic alignment device allows the metal sleeve and the tube holder to level themselves such that the element is substantially aligned with the metal sleeve as the element moves through the metal sleeve. The element spreads the coating material generally evenly along the inner circumferential surface of the metal sleeve as the element passes through the metal sleeve. | 11-17-2011 |
Kathryn Dowlen Mullins, Lexington, KY US
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20100154978 | Toner Adder Brush Roller and Method for Controlled Installation of Brush Filament Population - A method for controlled installation of a brush filament population on a shaft for making a toner adder brush roller includes applying a layer of adhesive over a surface of a roller shaft, applying a template over at least a portion of the shaft surface, and flocking a multiplicity of filaments on the shaft surface to provide a brush on the roller shaft having a filament population controlled by the application of the template. The method also includes removing the template from the shaft surface after flocking the multiplicity of filaments such that a set of filaments less than the multiplicity of filaments is removed with the template. The method further includes flocking additional filaments on the portion of the shaft surface after removing the template from the portion of the shaft surface, the additional filaments differs from said previously flocked filaments in one of material, length, denier, or combinations of the foregoing. | 06-24-2010 |
20130009447 | TONER ADDER BRUSH ROLLER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED INSTALLATION OF BRUSH FILAMENT POPULATION - A method for controlled installation of a brush filament population on a shaft for making a toner adder brush roller includes applying a layer of adhesive over a surface of a roller shaft, applying a template over at least a portion of the shaft surface, and flocking a multiplicity of filaments on the shaft surface to provide a brush on the roller shaft having a filament population controlled by the application of the template. The method also includes removing the template from the shaft surface after flocking the multiplicity of filaments such that a set of filaments less than the multiplicity of filaments is removed with the template. The method further includes flocking additional filaments on the portion of the shaft surface after removing the template from the portion of the shaft surface, the additional filaments differs from said previously flocked filaments in one of material, length, denier, or combinations of the foregoing. | 01-10-2013 |
Kathy Mullins, Dublin, OH US
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20140330579 | Medical Kiosk and Method of Use - A medical kiosk designed to provide tele-medicine services, check-in services, and/or prescription services for a user. The medical kiosk can include a user video conferencing system that is designed to enable the user to have a real-time or near real-time tele-conference with a medical provider located remotely from the medical kiosk. | 11-06-2014 |
Keith Mullins, Kent, WA US
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20110231585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE TYPE OF INTERFACE TO WHICH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE IS CONNECTED - A peripheral device is connectable to a computer having one of a first interface and a second interface. The first interface communicates with the peripheral device over a differential data connection having a first data conductor and a second data conductor. The second interface communicates with the peripheral device over a clock conductor and a single ended data connection which includes a data conductor. The peripheral device has first and second communication conductors configured for connection to the first and second data conductors in the differential data connection when the computer includes the first interface and is configured for connection to the first data conductor in the single ended data connection and the clock conductor when the computer is provided with the second interface. The peripheral device includes an interface detection component coupled to the first and second communication conductors and configured to detect which of the first and second interfaces the peripheral device is connected to. The peripheral device also includes a controller component configured to communicate between the peripheral device according to a protocol corresponding to the detected interface. | 09-22-2011 |
20120124247 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE TYPE OF INTERFACE TO WHICH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE IS CONNECTED - A peripheral device is connectable to a computer having one of a first interface and a second interface. The first interface communicates with the peripheral device over a differential data connection having a first data conductor and a second data conductor. The second interface communicates with the peripheral device over a clock conductor and a single ended data connection which includes a data conductor. The peripheral device has first and second communication conductors. The peripheral device includes an interface detection component coupled to the first and second communication conductors and configured to detect which of the first and second interfaces the peripheral device is connected to. | 05-17-2012 |
Keith A. Mullins, Kent, WA US
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20100071264 | COUPLING APPARATUS FOR BARRIER ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure relates generally to barrier assemblies, and more particularly, to the coupling of a barrier operator to the barrier that the operator is to move. In one embodiment, a barrier operator coupling includes a wedge member that is fixedly attached to an output shaft of the barrier operator. A housing is brought to bear against a wedge member, and an adjustment device is used to maintain the force between the wedge member and the housing. | 03-25-2010 |
Kenton R. Mullins US
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20120027835 | SURGICAL PROSTHESIS HAVING BIODEGRADABLE AND NONBIODEGRADABLE REGIONS - A prosthesis for repairing a hernia includes an adhesion-resistant biodegradable region and an opposing tissue-ingrowth biodegradable region. When the prosthesis is implanted into the patient, the adhesion-resistant biodegradable region covers a fascial defect of the hernia, and the tissue-ingrowth biodegradable region is located above the adhesion-resistant biodegradable region while being exposed substantially only to the hoses subcutaneous tissue layer. This orientation allows the tissue-ingrowth biodegradable region to become firmly incorporated with the host's body tissue. The adhesion-resistant biodegradable region faces the internal organs and decreases the incidence of adhesions and/or bowel obstruction. | 02-02-2012 |
Kieran Mullins, Windsor, CT US
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20110040582 | ONLINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSURANCE UNDERWRITING - A user accesses online forms, enters information, and submits the data to an insurance underwriting server. The information may address health, family history, the applicant's profession, or planned physical activities. The applicant also authorizes the server to retrieve stored information about the applicant. The stored information may include DMV records, prescription drug records, credit reports, information from prior insurance applications, or medical records. The server receives the applicant's information and authorization to access the stored information. The server retrieves the stored information, then computes mortality risk based on the applicant's information and the retrieved information. If the mortality risk is deemed to be too high, the server can transition the user and/or applicant to a customer service representative, or the server can decline to underwrite an insurance policy. If the mortality risk is not too high, the server computes a premium rate that corresponds to the mortality risk, and offers to underwrite an insurance policy for the applicant at the specified premium rate. | 02-17-2011 |
Leslie Mullins, Madison, GA US
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20140312773 | System and Method for Thermal Protection for a Universal Load Control Cabinet - A universal load control module may include a power supply that operates over a wide voltage range, a microcontroller, and one or more functional control blocks. A functional control block may include a dimmer circuit for controlling a lighting load that provides reverse phase cut mode dimming, forward phase cut mode dimming, and hybrid phase cut mode dimming, as well as thermal protection. One or more universal control modules may be housed in a cabinet that include a cabinet control module. The cabinet may include additional thermal protection measures. | 10-23-2014 |
20140312869 | Universal Phase Dimming Module - A universal load control module may include a power supply that operates over a wide voltage range, a microcontroller, and one or more functional control blocks. A functional control block may include a dimmer circuit for controlling a lighting load that provides reverse phase cut mode dimming, forward phase cut mode dimming, and hybrid phase cut mode dimming, as well as thermal protection. One or more universal control modules may be housed in a cabinet that include a cabinet control module. The cabinet may include additional thermal protection measures. | 10-23-2014 |
Linda Mullins, Hoodsport, WA US
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20140127969 | MAN-MADE BEEHIVE - The present invention is a man-made beehive that allows a plurality of bees to store more of a plurality of honey than a traditional beehive that includes a natural cedar wood general rectangular shape two queen hive, a plurality of brood boxes removably held within the two queen hive, the broad boxes house a plurality of eggs, larvae and pupae from the bees utilized by the man-made beehive and a plurality of screened bottom boards positioned in the bottom portion of the two queen hive. The man-made beehive also includes a telescoping cover positioned on the top portion of the two queen hive to protect the man-made beehive and a queen excluder that is positioned between a pair of the broad boxes. | 05-08-2014 |
Lisa Ann Mullins, West Chester, OH US
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20110262570 | Transcriptional Profiling and Biomarker-Based Methods for Identifying and Evaluating Agents for Antioxidant Efficacy in Cosmetic Skin Care Formulations - Gene panels, microarrays and biomarker panels relating to genes and gene products associated with age-related oxidative damage to skin, and transcriptional profiling-based methods for identification and evaluation of cosmetic agents for prevention, reversal, or reduction of oxidative damage to skin. Cosmetic agents and compositions comprising the cosmetic agents, capable of inducing nrf2-mediated activation of the antioxidant response element to increase expression of Phase 2 enzymes, methods for restoring optimal redox status to skin employing the agents, and methods for identifying and evaluating cosmetic agents acting via the nrf2-mediated mechanism. | 10-27-2011 |
20130280187 | Compositions and Methods for Improving the Appearance of Facial Pores - A method of improving the appearance of facial pores is provided. The method includes the step of applying a composition having an effective amount of carob fruit extract to an area of facial pores, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient for the material to improve the appearance of the facial pores. The method may also include the step of identifying facial pores on a facial skin surface. | 10-24-2013 |
20130336906 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING SKIN - A method of improving the appearance of aging skin that includes applying an effective amount of artichoke leaf extract and carob fruit extract in combination to a target area of skin that exhibits a sign of aging skin. The composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the aging skin. | 12-19-2013 |
20150023893 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING SKIN - A method of improving the appearance of aging skin that includes applying an effective amount of artichoke leaf extract and vitamin B | 01-22-2015 |
Michael Mullins, Eastlake, OH US
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20110303211 | Efficient Forced Air Heater - Provided is a forced air heater. The forced air heater may comprise a housing defining a duct. The duct may be adapted for a flow of fluid therethrough. The heater may be adapted to provide a flow of fluid through the duct that is substantially laminar or transient. | 12-15-2011 |
Michael D. Mullins, Fairfield, OH US
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20150007485 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSECT TRAPPING AND DETECTION - An insect trap can include a first planar surface, the first planar surface having a retention flap and a flange, where the first planar surface, the retention flap, and the flange can cooperate to define a pouch. The insect trap can include a second planar surface, the second planar surface being substantially parallel to the first planar surface, where at least a portion of the second planar surface can include a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive. The insect trap can include a plurality of spacers, the spacers being positioned between the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface and the second planar surface are spaced apart, and an attractant pad, the attractant pad containing a carbon dioxide generating material, where the attractant pad can be selectively removable from the pouch. | 01-08-2015 |
Michael E. Mullins, Houghton, MI US
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20110192807 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING CONTAMINANTS IN A WASTE FLUID - The invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for the treatment of organic and inorganic waste in a waste fluid. The method involves a co-current plug flow of fluid in a reactor in which ozone mass transfer conforms to the effective life of the ozone used in the treatment. Hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide can be added to the waste fluid. The combined fluids to be treated travel the reactor through a series of surfaces in a packed reactor. The apparatus includes a diffuser for ozone which assists in the co-current plug flow of fluids. The diffuser can have a porosity of about 10 microns. The invention further envisions a compact system for efficient treatment of waste fluids. | 08-11-2011 |
20130110138 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCAFFOLDS, METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF TREATING A PERIPHERAL NERVE OR SPINAL CORD INJURY | 05-02-2013 |
Michael J. Mullins, Chesterfield, VA US
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20130192616 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, and at least one air inlet operable to establish a predetermined resistance to draw under a prescribed test of said smoking article. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192619 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD - An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube. | 08-01-2013 |
Michael L. Mullins, Riverview, FL US
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20110235573 | MOBILE AD HOC NETWORK CONFIGURED AS A VIRTUAL INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORK - According to one embodiment, a method for facilitating communication of a MANET is provided. A MANET may include a plurality of nodes configured as a virtual IP network. The virtual IP network may comprise a plurality of physical paths of the MANET. The physical paths may couple an IP network to an IP node. Each physical path may traverse a distinct set of nodes of the MANET. The physical paths may be represented to the IP network as a logical path comprising one or more virtual IP nodes. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael T. Mullins, Villa Hills, KY US
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20100216623 | CLEAN-IN-PLACE DECANTER CENTRIFUGE - A clean-in-place decanter centrifuge for processing a combined liquid and solid material to separate the solid material from the liquid. The centrifuge is designed for use in the food processing industry, particularly for dairy products, and therefore has fluid injectors for cleaning all surfaces within the centrifuge including the opposed mating surfaces which function as non-contacting seal mechanisms. The centrifuge has no metal-to-metal contact areas within the interior of the bowl and scroll assembly. In one embodiment, the outer wall of the bowl and scroll assembly comprises a plurality of drain lines located in the rear wall section of the bowl to allow essentially all liquid to drain from the bowl and scroll assembly. In another embodiment, the bowl hub comprises at least one drain line to allow lubrication oil to drain into said cavity and prevent ingress of lubrication oil into said bowl and scroll assembly. In another embodiment, the discharge housing further comprises an enclosure bound by the interior surface of the exterior wall of the discharge housing, partitions within the discharge housing, and the outer wall of the rotating bowl, said partitions being separated from the outer wall of the rotating bowl by non-contacting seals whereby fine solid material that migrates into said enclosure is removable from the discharge housing by liquid sprayed from one or more fluid injectors inserted into said enclosure. | 08-26-2010 |
Mike Mullins, Eastlake, OH US
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20090276974 | Cordless Hand-Held Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner and Charger Unit Therefore - A cordless hand-held rechargeable vacuum cleaner and a charging base unit for the vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner charging unit is configured to receive electrical power from a USB port, such as a USB port located on a computer. The charging unit can also be configured to receive power from an external power supply that includes a USB port which allows the base unit to be charged from a standard electrical outlet via the external power supply. The vacuum cleaner is useful for cleaning around computers and other electrical equipment, and can be easily gripped by a person's hand. | 11-12-2009 |
Nicholas J. Mullins, Raleigh, NC US
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20090258221 | Light-Reflective Articles and Methods for Making Same - Light-reflective article including polymeric substrate; tie layer disposed on polymeric substrate and having composition including metal element; support layer including diamond-like carbon disposed on tie layer; and light-reflective layer disposed on support layer and having composition including metal element. Light-reflective article further including lubricious, optically-transparent protective layer disposed on light-reflective layer and including diamond-like carbon, silicon, and oxygen. Method for fabricating article. | 10-15-2009 |
Oliver Mullins, Ridgefield, CT US
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20090084175 | SPECTROSCOPIC PH MEASUREMENT USING OPTIMIZED MIXTURES OF REAGENTS TO EXTEND MEASUREMENT RANGE - An indicator mixture that allows pH measurement over a broader range of pH or to a higher accuracy than available using conventional spectroscopic techniques. In particular, the mixture of the present invention is comprised of two or more reagents such that when combined, the reagent mixture is capable of either detecting: (1) a pH range broader or more accurate than that the reagents individually, or (2) pH more accurately than the reagents individually. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the mixture. | 04-02-2009 |
20100228485 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING RESERVOIR CHARGE MODELING AND DOWNHOLE FLUID ANALYSIS - A method for estimating properties of fluids in rock formations at selected locations within a geologic basin includes generating an initial model of the basin. The model includes as output spatial distribution of at least rock formation mineral composition, rock formation porosity and composition of fluids in the rock formation porosity. An initial estimate of fluid composition is generated for at least one rock formation at at least one selected location within the basin. A sample of fluid is extracted from pore spaces of the at least one rock formation from within a wellbore drilled therethrough. Composition of the fluid sample is analyzed from within the wellbore. The initial model of the basin is adjusted such that model predictions substantially match the analyzed fluid composition. The adjusted model is used to generate an initial estimate of fluid composition at at least one additional geodetic location within the basin. | 09-09-2010 |
20120065951 | METHOD TO PREDICT DENSE HYDROCARBON SATURATIONS FOR HIGH PRESSURE HIGH TEMPERATURE - A method for characterizing one or more properties of a geological formation including brine and a dense vapor phase includes inputting at least one first property of the geological formation including resistivity of a vapor phase into a model including an equation of state (EOS) model, the model accounting for a high temperature effect on the dense vapor where that the dense vapor has a non-infinite resistivity. At least the EOS model is solves to provide data relating to at least one second property of the geological formation. The data relating to the at least one second property is output to a display device for visual inspection. | 03-15-2012 |
Oliver C. Mullins, Ridgefield Road, CT US
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20120147704 | Integrated Formation Modeling Systems and Methods - Integrated formation modeling systems and methods are described. An example method of performing seismic analysis of a subterranean formation includes obtaining seismic data of the formation, obtaining fluid from the formation and analyzing at least some of the fluid to determine a fluid parameter. The example method additionally includes generating a model of the formation based at least on the seismic data and modifying the model based on the fluid parameter. | 06-14-2012 |
Oliver Clinton Mullins, Ridgefield, CT US
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20120232799 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF PETROLEUM FLUID EMPLOYING ANALYSIS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT COMPONENTS - A methodology that performs downhole fluid analysis of fluid properties of a reservoir and characterizes the reservoir based upon such downhole fluid analysis. The methodology acquires at least one fluid sample at a respective measurement station and performs downhole fluid analysis to measure properties of the fluid sample, including concentration of a plurality of high molecular weight components. For each of a plurality of type classes corresponding to different subsets of a predetermined set of high molecular weight components, a model is used to predict the concentration of the components of the given type class for the plurality of measurement stations. The predicted concentrations of the high molecular weight components for the plurality of type classes are then compared with corresponding concentrations measured by downhole fluid analysis for the plurality of measurement stations to identify the best matching type class. The results of the comparison are used for reservoir analysis, | 09-13-2012 |
20130100453 | MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FRACTION DROPOUT USING MICROPATTERNED SURFACES - Accurate, real-time detection of dew point of a gaseous sample can be accomplished using the systems and techniques described herein. A gaseous sampling chamber defining an interior volume includes a patterned structure having a roughened surface exposed to the gaseous sampling chamber. The patterned structure includes an open volume accessible by the roughened surface, for example, representing at least about 10% of the interior volume of the gaseous sampling chamber. An illumination source is configured to illuminate at least a portion of the patterned structure. A light detector is configured to receive at least a portion of illumination returned from the patterned structure. A condensate detector is configured to determine a presence of a condensate on the roughened surface in response to an optical property of the patterned surface as modified by the presence of dew. | 04-25-2013 |
20130289961 | Methods For Producing Fluids From Geological Formation - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to reservoir characterization techniques and methods for accurately predicting scale tendencies of formation fluids, developed with the newly discovered phenomena that extreme downhole conditions affect the properties of reservoir fluids, including both the brine and dense hydrocarbon gas phases. In one aspect, there is disclosed a method for producing fluids from a geological formation. The method comprises inputting at least one property of a geological formation into an equation of state (EOS) model. The EOS model accounts for bound water, a high temperature effect on the brine and a high temperature effect on the dense gas phase. The EOS model is solved to determine a character of fluids contained in the geological formation, and inputting a production condition or a plurality of production conditions into the EOS model. A character of the fluids is determined based on the determined character of the fluids in the geological formation and the input production conditions. The solution can be output to a display device. Planning of the production of fluids from the geological formation can be performed. Production conditions can be controlled or adjusted. | 10-31-2013 |
Patrick Bradley Mullins, East Lyme, CT US
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20120252758 | Novel Bicyclic Pyridinones - Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I | 10-04-2012 |
20140045790 | Novel Bicyclic Pyridinones - Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I | 02-13-2014 |
Paul Mullins, Hoodsport, WA US
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20140127969 | MAN-MADE BEEHIVE - The present invention is a man-made beehive that allows a plurality of bees to store more of a plurality of honey than a traditional beehive that includes a natural cedar wood general rectangular shape two queen hive, a plurality of brood boxes removably held within the two queen hive, the broad boxes house a plurality of eggs, larvae and pupae from the bees utilized by the man-made beehive and a plurality of screened bottom boards positioned in the bottom portion of the two queen hive. The man-made beehive also includes a telescoping cover positioned on the top portion of the two queen hive to protect the man-made beehive and a queen excluder that is positioned between a pair of the broad boxes. | 05-08-2014 |
Randal L. Mullins, Steele, AL US
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20090295880 | CONTINUOUS PRINTHEAD GAS FLOW DUCT INCLUDING DRAIN - In an inkjet printhead using a gas flow, typically air, to deflect select drop into catch, gas flow (air) ducts are employed to direct the air across the drop trajectories. Improved air ducts include liquid flow channels in a wall of the air duct are provided to allow ink to be removed from the air duct without disrupting the air flow in the duct. A process for cleaning the air duct using the liquid flow channel is also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
Randall L. Mullins, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130124186 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for linking virtual content to various types of object, such a static physical objects, through the use of triggers of varying formats. The virtual content can be updated by a content curator over time. The virtual content can be translated into a plurality of languages and can be selectively transmitted to a mobile communications device upon receipt of the trigger. | 05-16-2013 |
20130346061 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for linking virtual content to various types of object, such a static physical objects, through the use of triggers of varying formats. The virtual content can be updated by a content curator over time. The virtual content can be translated into a plurality of languages and can be selectively transmitted to a mobile communications device upon receipt of the trigger. | 12-26-2013 |
20150066993 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for linking virtual content to various types of object, such a static physical objects, through the use of triggers of varying formats. The virtual content can be updated by a content curator over time. | 03-05-2015 |
Raymond Mullins, Abingdon, VA US
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20110133481 | Ecologically Friendly Generator - The present invention relates to the field of generators and engines. Specific embodiments of the invention include a generator comprising: a combustion chamber for combusting fuel to produce a high pressure flow of air or gas; a combustion wheel comprising: a rim with circumferentially spaced combustion plates protruding radially outward from the rim for receiving the high pressure flow of air or gas; a wheel hub providing means for rotating the wheel on an axis of rotation upon interaction of the high pressure flow on the combustion plates; spokes comprising one or more magnets, wherein the spokes operably connect the hub to the rim and provide for the magnets to interact with pick-up coils; pick-up coils for receiving energy from the magnets during rotation of the wheel and for producing electrical energy therefrom; and optionally comprising a battery for receiving and storing energy from the pick-up coils. | 06-09-2011 |
Raymond Mullins, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20120137838 | Wrench and system and method for connecting a wrench to an adjacent object - A wrench may have a cord extending from the wrench to tether the wrench to an adjacent object. The first end of the wrench may be configured to enclose a nut or a bolt. The second end of the wrench may have one or more holes through which the cord may be inserted. Each end of the cord may have a hook. The cord and/or the hooks may be used to secure the second end of the wrench to the adjacent object. Cords having different lengths may be provided so that a distance between the second end of the wrench and the adjacent object may be accommodated. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137839 | Wrench and system and method for connecting a wrench to an adjacent object - A wrench may have a cord extending from the wrench to tether the wrench to an adjacent object. The first end of the wrench may be configured to enclose a nut or a bolt. The second end of the wrench may have one or more holes through which the cord may be inserted. The portion of the wrench having the one or more holes may be perpendicular to the rest of the wrench. Each end of the cord may have a hook. The cord and/or the hooks may be used to secure the second end of the wrench to the adjacent object. Cords having different lengths may be provided so that a distance between the second end of the wrench and the adjacent object may be accommodated. | 06-07-2012 |
Richard M. Mullins, Cape Coral, FL US
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20080258104 | Calcium hypochlorite compositions comprising zinc salts and lime - The present invention is directed to a granular water treatment composition, comprising: 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 55 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to a water treatment tablet, comprising 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 10 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. | 10-23-2008 |
20090317486 | WEEKLY FLOATER POOL SANITIZER - A composition for the treatment of a liquid, particularly a body of water, such as a swimming pool, spa, or the like. The composition includes calcium hypochlorite, a water soluble zinc salt for controlling algae, and sodium aluminate as an agglomerating agent that may safely be combined with said calcium hypochlorite and said zinc salt. A floating chemical dispenser for containing and dispensing chemicals to treat a body of water. The dispenser includes an upper end float, a container adapted to contain chemicals, the container removably joined with the upper end float, and a free end float joined with the container. The free end float is configured so that a central axis of the container and upper end float is not substantially orthogonal to a surface of the water. | 12-24-2009 |
20110233145 | Calcium hypochlorite compositions comprising zinc salts and lime - The present invention is directed to a water treatment composition, comprising: 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 55 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to a water treatment tablet, comprising 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 10 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. Methods of treating recreational water using the compositions are also disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
Robert Mullins, Centerville, UT US
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20080303646 | Tactile Feedback Device for Use with a Force-Based Input Device - A tactile device comprising a tactile device and a feedback mechanism operable with a sensing surface to receive a force input from a user and transfer that force input to a force sensing element. The tactile device is configured to allow the user to touch the tactile device and register an input force with the force sensing element. The tactile device is also operable with the feedback mechanism to provide feedback to the user that the force input from the user has been registered with the force sensing element. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert F. Mullins, Coralville, IA US
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20110182908 | Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Macular Degeneration-Related Disorders - The invention relates to methods for treating, preventing and diagnosing macular degeneration-related disorders. | 07-28-2011 |
Russell Warren Mullins, Tulsa, OK US
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20090176555 | Game play of thirty like items - The present invention relates to a method of playing a game in which the players determine a value for a point total that would equal a win and a total of wins that would equal a champion. For example, one point equals a win and one win equals a champion or three points equal a win and four wins equal a champion. Each player is assigned a number or draws a number or chooses a number from 1 to 6. A method of generating a set of five numbers with six possibilities each is used for the initial roll. The flow of the game is specific upon the evaluation of the first roll and subsequent rolls. In all cases colors, shapes or dice can be substituted for numbers. A point occurs with a match of four and a win occurs with a match of five. Players continue to roll as long as on each roll the player has at least one match. Players hold the items that match and roll the remainder. All players have a chance to win on an initial roll. In all cases the spin of a set of spinners or flip over of a set of cards can substitute for a roll. The presentation of the game can be virtual or physical. | 07-09-2009 |
Stephen Mullins, Seattle, WA US
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20130297360 | FLIGHT-PRICE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A flight-ticket price may be monitored by obtaining an itinerary record associated with a previously-booked flight itinerary, identifying a group of flight segments that corresponds to a ticket, “fingerprinting” the ticket, and determining a schedule to periodically monitor prices associated with the ticket. During at least one price-monitoring period, an up-to-date version of the itinerary record is obtained and “fingerprinted”. The “fingerprints” are used to verify that the flight ticket has not changed significantly, current pricing data is obtained, and a cost saving is determined to be currently obtainable, considering possible change penalties, by re-ticketing or re-booking the group of flight segments. | 11-07-2013 |
Stephen Wayne Mullins, Tulsa, OK US
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20090176555 | Game play of thirty like items - The present invention relates to a method of playing a game in which the players determine a value for a point total that would equal a win and a total of wins that would equal a champion. For example, one point equals a win and one win equals a champion or three points equal a win and four wins equal a champion. Each player is assigned a number or draws a number or chooses a number from 1 to 6. A method of generating a set of five numbers with six possibilities each is used for the initial roll. The flow of the game is specific upon the evaluation of the first roll and subsequent rolls. In all cases colors, shapes or dice can be substituted for numbers. A point occurs with a match of four and a win occurs with a match of five. Players continue to roll as long as on each roll the player has at least one match. Players hold the items that match and roll the remainder. All players have a chance to win on an initial roll. In all cases the spin of a set of spinners or flip over of a set of cards can substitute for a roll. The presentation of the game can be virtual or physical. | 07-09-2009 |
Wayne L. Mullins, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120203612 | Computerized Auction Software Method for Providing a Discount Off a High Bid Before a Bid is Placed - A method and system for conducting an auction. The auction system provides a criteria for a seller to offer an item for sale with a discount off the bid that is displayed before a bid is made by the bidder, and/or a discount that is advertised from a minimum discount up to a maximum discount off the bid amount that is declared and displayed after the auction is closed. The discount(s) apply to the bidders initial bid and each raised bid and are not contingent on or to another condition. The auction system provides a mechanism to conduct an auction that allow persons to pay a bid fee to register as a bidder, register an opening bid with a discount that is stated before a bid is made by the bidder and a means for when the auction opens at a later date, to accept the registered opening bids. | 08-09-2012 |