Fulmer, US
Benjamin B. Fulmer, Mountain Brook, AL US
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20150209097 | Surgical Cutting Device - A surgical knife has been developed. The knife includes a blade with an edge that contacts tissue of a patient and a differential amplifier circuit that provides a signal of voltage and current to the blade at a certain frequency and waveform. The device also includes an output monitor feedback circuit that monitors frequency and amplitude data from the differential amplifier circuit and a return monitor feedback circuit that monitors that monitors frequency and amplitude data from the tissue of the patient. The device has a microprocessor that receives the frequency and amplitude data from the output monitor and the return monitor and adjust the voltage, frequency and waveform provided by the differential amplifier. | 07-30-2015 |
Brian Fulmer, Hooper, UT US
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20110187086 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - In at least one embodiment, a side curtain airbag assembly for protecting an occupant of a vehicle is provided. The side curtain airbag assembly comprises an inflatable cushion configured to be installed between a roof rail and an upper vehicle trim of the vehicle. The inflatable cushion is deployable from an uninflated state to an inflated state by gas from a gas generator. The inflatable cushion includes a side protection panel having an upper perimeter portion and one or more sub chambers. The sub chambers inflate downward from the upper perimeter portion. An upward deploying chamber is in fluid communication with the side protection panel and inflates upward between the roof rail and the upper vehicle trim. | 08-04-2011 |
20140265275 | DELAYED VENT IN AIRBAG CURTAIN - An airbag, or inflatable curtain airbag assembly, can include one or more chambers and vents. The vents can be in fluid communication with one or more of the chambers. The vents can be configured to delay passage of inflation gas from an interior of the airbag into an interior chamber or to an exterior of the airbag upon deployment of the airbag. The vents can also be configured to transition from a closed configuration to an open configuration when an internal pressure of the airbag reaches a predetermined value. | 09-18-2014 |
20140375034 | DELAYED VENTING IN A CURTAIN AIRBAG - An airbag, or inflatable curtain airbag assembly, can include one or more chambers and vents. The vents can be in fluid communication with one or more of the chambers. The vents can be configured to delay passage of inflation gas from an interior of the airbag into an interior chamber or to an exterior of the airbag upon deployment of the airbag. The vents can also be configured to transition from a closed configuration to an open configuration when an internal pressure of the airbag reaches a predetermined value. | 12-25-2014 |
Bruce E. Fulmer, Mentor, OH US
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20100176104 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE GMAW SHORT CIRCUIT FREQUENCY CONTROL AND METHOD OF HIGH DEPOSITION ARC WELDING - An electric arc welding device for performing a pulse welding process by a current between an advancing electrode and workpiece where the welder comprises a short detecting circuit for creating a short signal upon occurrence of a short circuit between the advancing electrode and the workpiece and a boost circuit to create a plasma boost pulse after the short circuit is cleared during the time period when the welder is not outputting the peak pulse current. The peak pulse current to background current ratio is high and the duration of the peak pulse is short. | 07-15-2010 |
20130175247 | WELDER WITH POSITIONAL HEAT CONTROL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An electric arc welder for producing a weave pattern across a workpiece with a succession of individual weld short runs or bead, each of which has a center portion extending between two transversely spaced edges. The welder comprising a power source, a wire feeder to direct a welding wire through a movable torch to the workpiece and a controller for creating a welding current between the wire and the workpiece. A mechanical device is used to move the torch along the bead and the controller has a program to perform a first weld process while the torch is moving along the center portion and a second weld process when the torch is adjacent the edges, where the first weld process has less heat input than the second weld process. | 07-11-2013 |
Bryan Fulmer, Pewaukee, WI US
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20130001942 | POKA-YOKE FOR A SET OF HYDRAULIC FITTINGS - A hydraulic manifold assembly having a block including a plurality of fluid ports provided on a common surface of the block, and a set of hydraulic fittings. Each fitting is assigned to a prescribed one of the ports. Each fitting includes a hollow bolt insertable into the prescribed fluid port, and a banjo block having a first aperture for receiving the hollow bolt and a second aperture intersecting the first aperture. The second aperture provides an external fluid port for fluidly coupling a remote device. The plurality of banjo blocks includes at least one adjacent pair of banjo blocks that are unique from each other and have exterior shapes complementary to each other to control the relative orientation therebetween when coupled to the prescribed fluid ports. The exterior shapes of the adjacent banjo blocks cooperate to prevent misassembly. | 01-03-2013 |
20150239523 | VARIABLE RIDE HEIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Actuator assemblies and methods and systems for using the same. One actuator assembly includes an actuator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a command signal from a vehicle electronic control unit, receive a data signal from a sensor, determine a control signal for the actuator based on the command signal from the vehicle electronic control unit and the data signal from the sensor, transmit the control signal to the actuator, determine a status signal based on the control signal, and transmit the status signal to the vehicle electronic control unit. | 08-27-2015 |
Bryan Todd Fulmer, Byron, MI US
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20080265664 | Method for estimating master cylinder pressure during brake apply - A method for estimating master cylinder pressure during brake apply of a brake system of a vehicle, wherein the brake system includes a brake pedal. A first master cylinder pressure is estimated from brake pedal position during brake apply. A second master cylinder pressure is estimated from vehicle deceleration during brake apply. The master cylinder pressure is estimated during brake apply to be equal to the first master cylinder pressure when the vehicle deceleration is below a predetermined deceleration value. The master cylinder pressure is estimated during brake apply to be equal to a value which is less than the first master cylinder pressure and greater than or equal to the second master cylinder pressure when the vehicle deceleration is at or above the predetermined deceleration value. At least the estimated master cylinder pressure during brake apply is used to control the vehicle. | 10-30-2008 |
Christopher Robert Fulmer, Jupiter, FL US
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20100278394 | Apparatus for Iris Capture - An apparatus comprising an illumination source and an imaging sensor is provided to measure an iris for biometric identification purposes. The illumination source is configured to illuminate an eye to produce reflected light. The imaging sensor is configured to receive the reflected light. An optical path is formed for the reflected light from the eye to the imaging sensor. | 11-04-2010 |
David L. N. Fulmer, Missouri City, TX US
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20150376041 | AQUEOUS SYSTEMS HAVING LOW LEVELS OF CALCIUM CONTAINING COMPONENTS - Hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or transition metal salts may be added to an aqueous system to inhibit corrosion and/or scale deposition within the aqueous system. The aqueous system may include a calcium containing component in an amount ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 200 ppm. The hydroxycarboxylic acid may have two or more carboxylic acid groups. The transition metal salt may have or include a transition metal, such as but not limited to, Zn (II), Zn (IV), Sn, Al, Mn, Mo, and combinations thereof. The aqueous system may be or include a cooling tower, a cooling water system, and combinations thereof. | 12-31-2015 |
David N. Fulmer, Missouri City, TX US
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20140241939 | CORROSION INHIBITORS FOR COOLING WATER APPLICATIONS - A new corrosion inhibitor composition containing a carboxylic acid and its water soluble salts with zinc can be used for corrosion inhibition on the carbon steel pipe and heat exchangers in industrial cooling water. This new composition of matter contains less carboxylic acid and Zn | 08-28-2014 |
20150362452 | METHOD OF MEASURING AND MONITORING CONDUCTIVITY IN-SITU IN HIGH TEMPERATURE AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - Monitoring of conductivity within a steam generating system may proceed in real time and without interruption of the steam generating system by use of a boron doped diamond based electrochemical band sensor placed within the steam generating system. The boron doped diamond based electrochemical band sensor has a diamond body and a plurality of boron doped diamond band electrodes disposed within the diamond body. At least a portion of each of the plurality of boron doped diamond band electrodes is doped with boron to provide metallic conduction. | 12-17-2015 |
20150376799 | NON-PHOSPHOROUS CONTAINING CORROSION INHIBITORS FOR AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - Hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or transition metal salts may be added to an aqueous system to inhibit corrosion and/or scale deposition within the aqueous system. In a non-limiting embodiment, a phosphorous-containing component may not be added to or include in the aqueous system. The hydroxycarboxylic acid may have two or more carboxylic acid groups. The transition metal salt may have or include a transition metal, such as but not limited to, Zn (II), Zn (IV), Sn, Al, Mn, and combinations thereof. The aqueous system may be or include a cooling tower, a cooling water system, and combinations thereof. | 12-31-2015 |
David R. Fulmer, Redmond, WA US
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20120141095 | VIDEO PREVIEW BASED BROWSING USER INTERFACE - A first video preview corresponding to a first video program is played back. When it is time to transition from playing back the first video preview to playing back a second video preview corresponding to a second video program, the transition is made from playing back the first video preview to playing back the second video preview. The transition can be made by sliding the first video preview off a display while sliding the second video preview onto the display. Additionally, metadata associated with the first video program can be displayed for an amount of time before playback of the first video preview ceases, and metadata associated with the second video program can be displayed for an amount of time after playback of the second video preview begins. | 06-07-2012 |
20120266216 | Registration of Applications and Complimentary Features for Interactive User Interfaces - An exemplary computer-implementable method includes receiving a call from an application executing on a host computer, the host computer having a collection of graphical user interfaces, and, in response to the call, registering the application whereby the registering comprises providing one or more entry points for the application wherein each entry point corresponds to at least one of the graphical user interfaces of the collection of graphical user interfaces. Various other exemplary methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
20150356998 | VIDEO PREVIEW BASED BROWSING USER INTERFACE - A first video preview corresponding to a first video program is played back. When it is time to transition from playing back the first video preview to playing back a second video preview corresponding to a second video program, the transition is made from playing back the first video preview to playing back the second video preview. The transition can be made by sliding the first video preview off a display while sliding the second video preview onto the display. Additionally, metadata associated with the first video program can be displayed for an amount of time before playback of the first video preview ceases, and metadata associated with the second video program can be displayed for an amount of time after playback of the second video preview begins. | 12-10-2015 |
Dennis Fulmer, Greensburg, PA US
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20110120929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WATER USING IRON - Systems and associated methods for treating contaminant-containing wastewater are provided. The systems generally include a reducing zone for reducing the oxidation-reduction potential of the water and a clean-up zone comprising zero valent iron for removing at least a portion of the contaminant from the contaminant-containing water. The systems are operable to remove one or more contaminants from the contaminant-containing water and are operable for extended durations without clogging due to the formation of iron hydroxides. | 05-26-2011 |
20120160757 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WATER USING IRON - Systems and associated methods for treating contaminant-containing wastewater are provided. The systems generally include a reducing zone for reducing the oxidation-reduction potential of the water and a clean-up zone comprising zero valent iron for removing at least a portion of the contaminant from the contaminant-containing water. The systems are operable to remove one or more contaminants from the contaminant-containing water and are operable for extended durations without clogging due to the formation of iron hydroxides. | 06-28-2012 |
Dennis L. Fulmer, Greensburg, PA US
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20100276360 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POLISHING WASTEWATER UTILIZING NATURAL MEDIA FILTRATION - Wastewater treatment systems, methods and apparatus for polishing a wastewater stream comprising a plurality of contaminants are provided. One system includes a vessel containing a plurality of natural media filtration agents selected to remove selected ones of the plurality of contaminants from the wastewater stream. In one embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of bauxite residue and at least one other natural media filtration agent. In another embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of compost and at least one other natural media filtration agent. The vessel includes a wastewater inlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. The vessel includes a wastewater outlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. | 11-04-2010 |
20120223029 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POLISHING WASTEWATER UTILIZING NATURAL MEDIA FILTRATION - Wastewater treatment systems, methods and apparatus for polishing a wastewater stream comprising a plurality of contaminants are provided. One system includes a vessel containing a plurality of natural media filtration agents selected to remove selected ones of the plurality of contaminants from the wastewater stream. In one embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of bauxite residue and at least one other natural media filtration agent. In another embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of compost and at least one other natural media filtration agent. The vessel includes a wastewater inlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. The vessel includes a wastewater outlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. | 09-06-2012 |
20130240452 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POLISHING WASTEWATER UTILIZING NATURAL MEDIA FILTRATION - Wastewater treatment systems, methods and apparatus for polishing a wastewater stream comprising a plurality of contaminants are provided. One system includes a vessel containing a plurality of natural media filtration agents selected to remove selected ones of the plurality of contaminants from the wastewater stream. In one embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of bauxite residue and at least one other natural media filtration agent. In another embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of compost and at least one other natural media filtration agent. The vessel includes a wastewater inlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. The vessel includes a wastewater outlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. | 09-19-2013 |
Doreen May Fulmer, Lancaster, PA US
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20080218055 | Lightweight High Deflection Angle Cathode Ray Tube and Method of Making the Same - A cathode ray tube has an envelope ( | 09-11-2008 |
Gary B. Fulmer, Tigard, OR US
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20130294915 | Composite modular self actuating variable pitch marine propeller - This invention provides a composite modular self-actuating, variable pitch propeller with a cylindrical hub housing assembly, a plurality of blades that automatically adjust between an initial, fixed low pitch setting and multiple higher pitch settings that occur in response to centrifugal force, water pressure, spring tension and height adjustment of the upper section of the device and cam profile of the inner section of the blades and adjacent cam ramp on the hub. Also provided is an over hub exhaust design that allows engine exhaust to exit thru ports in the exterior wall of the hub section. Additionally, a threaded cap and spring in the top section provides a means of adjustment to limit the maximum high pitch. Finally, each blade includes a protruding cam profile perpendicular to the blade shaft axis, with a flat surface acting as a low pitch stop and a profile that extends upward. | 11-07-2013 |
Gregory R. Fulmer, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20140259441 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A reduced dye transfer cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a treating for receiving laundry for treatment includes a treating chemistry application phase where a treating chemistry is supplied to the treating chamber, the treating chemistry including at least one water soluble cationic dye absorber, a surfactant system, and an emulsifier. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259442 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving the laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation implemented by a controller of the laundry treating appliance includes receiving by the controller an input indicative of the laundry comprising at least one new laundry item. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259443 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of treating a load of fabric items in a fabric treating appliance according to cycle of operation, the fabric items having a surface with at least a first charge, the fabric treating appliance including a tub defining a fabric treating chamber for receiving the fabric items for treatment according to the cycle of operation includes introducing into the treating chamber a dye fixative, a surface charge modifying agent, and a treating liquid including at least one treating agent configured to remove soils. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259444 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotating drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for the receipt of laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a dye fixative removal phase that includes supplying heated water in the treating chamber and adjusting the pH of the heated water. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259445 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A reduced dye transfer cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment includes a pre-wetting phase, a wash phase, and a rinse phase and further includes a dye fixative phase, a first dye absorber phase, and a second dye absorber phase. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277751 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A clothes dryer for drying fabric items in accordance with a treating cycle of operation, includes a treating chamber receiving fabric items for treatment and a controller having a memory in which is stored a set of executable instructions comprising at least one user-selectable cycle of operation, the controller may receive an indication of a dye transfer event and implement a cycle of operation based thereon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298590 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILTER BACKWASHING - A method and apparatus for operating a laundry treating appliance comprising a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry for treatment according to at least one cycle of operation wherein a dye containing liquid is generated in the treating chamber during the operation, the method comprising backwashing the pre-filter to remove the non-dye material from the pre-filter. | 10-09-2014 |
J. David Fulmer, West Linn, OR US
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20090293692 | Table saw throat plates and table saws including the same - Throat plates for table saws and table saws including the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the throat plates and/or saws include at least one securement mechanism adapted to secure and prevent inadvertent removal of the throat plate from the throat of the saw. In some embodiments, at least one of the securement mechanisms also provides a height adjustment mechanism and/or prevents vertical removal of the throat plate. In some embodiments, the throat plate includes an accessory mounting port that provides a portal for accessories, including safety accessories, to extend through the plate from beneath the table of the saw. In some embodiments, the port extends from the plate's outer perimeter to divide the plate's rear end portion into a pair of spaced-apart members. In some embodiments, these members are independently secured to the table saw and retained apart from each other by one or more of the securement mechanisms. | 12-03-2009 |
20100050843 | Table saw - Table saws and table saws designed to incorporate safety systems are disclosed. The table saws may include vertical slide elevation mechanisms positioned toward the rear of the saw and constructed so that an arbor block and blade can retract when a safety system detects an unsafe condition. Other table saw parts and components are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100083804 | Discrete proximity detection system - A machine is described having at least one dangerous portion. The machine also includes a safety system to detect dangerous proximity between a person and the dangerous portion and perform a predetermined action to limit or prevent injury to the person from the dangerous portion. The machine may include high voltage generation means, connection means, and electronic detection means. | 04-08-2010 |
20100132524 | Contact detection system for power equipment - A woodworking machine having one or more dangerous portions is disclosed. The machine also includes a safety system configured to detect accidental contact between a person and at least one of the dangerous portions by electrically coupling a signal to the person's body, and detecting if the signal becomes coupled to the dangerous portion. | 06-03-2010 |
20100288095 | Table saws with safety systems - Table saws are disclosed. The table saws may include a circular blade, an elevation mechanism configured to raise and lower the blade relative to the work surface; and a spring to provide a force biasing the blade up or down relative to the work surface. The spring may be a gas spring connected between a trunnion and an elevation plate. | 11-18-2010 |
20110126682 | Table saws with safety systems and systems to mount and index attachments - Table saws and table saws designed to implement safety systems that detect contact between a person and a dangerous portion of the saw are disclosed. Table saw components, mounting systems for table saws, and table saw attachments are also disclosed. One embodiment may include a first clamp surface, a second clamp surface spaced apart from the first clamp surface so that a base portion of a riving knife or splitter can be placed between the clamp surfaces with the opposing sides of the base portion generally parallel to the first and second clamp surfaces. | 06-02-2011 |
20110138978 | Brake cartridges for power equipment - Safety systems for power equipment and components and brake cartridges for use in those safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems, components and brake cartridges are specifically applicable for woodworking equipment such as saws. An exemplary brake cartridge includes a housing and a braking component configured to engage a moving part of the power tool upon occurrence of a predetermined event. The brake cartridge may further include a switch configured so that proper installation of the cartridge in the power tool triggers the switch. | 06-16-2011 |
20120042763 | Table saw throat plates and table saws including the same - Throat plates for table saws and table saws including the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the throat plates and/or saws include at least one securement mechanism adapted to secure and prevent inadvertent removal of the throat plate from the throat of the saw. In some embodiments, at least one of the securement mechanisms also provides a height adjustment mechanism and/or prevents vertical removal of the throat plate. In some embodiments, the throat plate includes an accessory mounting port that provides a portal for accessories, including safety accessories, to extend through the plate from beneath the table of the saw. In some embodiments, the port extends from the plate's outer perimeter to divide the plate's rear end portion into a pair of spaced-apart members. In some embodiments, these members are independently secured to the table saw and retained apart from each other by one or more of the securement mechanisms. | 02-23-2012 |
20120137848 | Miter saw with improved safety system - Miter saws are disclosed having a base, a blade supported by the base, a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the blade, and a reaction system associated with the detection system to cause a predetermined action to take place upon detection of the dangerous condition. The blade is rotatable, and moves into a cutting zone to cut a workpiece. The predetermined action may be to stop the blade from rotating, to create an impulse against movement of the blade into the cutting zone, or to cause the blade to move away from the cutting zone. The reaction system may include a brake member coupled to a housing. | 06-07-2012 |
20140360819 | BRAKE CARTRIDGES AND MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR BRAKE CARTRIDGES - Safety systems for power equipment, components, cartridges and mounting systems for cartridges are disclosed. The safety systems, components, cartridges and mounting systems are specifically applicable for woodworking equipment such as saws. A cartridge system for use in safety systems for power tools might include a cartridge adapted to perform a predetermined action when triggered, where the predetermined action causes the deceleration and/or retraction of a working portion of the power tool, where the cartridge includes a first connector, and where a second connector is mounted in the power tool and adapted to connect to the first connector. | 12-11-2014 |
20150020668 | BLADE TILT MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS - Blade tilt mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The disclosed tilt mechanisms provide easy and intuitive operation. They also provide auto-locking so that a user simply releases a component to lock the blade at a specific angle. The tilt mechanisms also provide defined incremental steps for the tilt of the blade and the steps are typically spaced at 1-degree intervals. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020669 | BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS - Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop. | 01-22-2015 |
20150040737 | TABLE SAWS WITH SAFETY SYSTEMS AND SYSTEMS TO MOUNT AND INDEX ATTACHMENTS - Table saws and table saws designed to implement safety systems that detect contact between a person and a dangerous portion of the saw are disclosed. Table saw components, mounting systems for table saws, and table saw attachments are also disclosed. One embodiment may include a first clamp surface, a second clamp surface spaced apart from the first clamp surface so that a base portion of a riving knife or splitter can be placed between the clamp surfaces with the opposing sides of the base portion generally parallel to the first and second clamp surfaces. | 02-12-2015 |
20150107427 | SYSTEMS TO MOUNT AND INDEX RIVING KNIVES AND SPREADERS IN TABLE SAWS - Mounting systems to secure and index riving knives and spreaders in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include three mounts or screws attached to an elevation carriage. A clamp plate fits over the heads of the mounts and a handle pivots to move the clamp plate against flanges on the heads of the mounts to clamp a riving knife or spreader in place. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107428 | FENCES FOR TABLE SAWS - Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the table). Another embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned along a top surface of the fence and configured so that the fence unclamps from the saw when the actuator, handle or lever is pressed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150151371 | TABLE SAW THROAT PLATES AND TABLE SAWS INCLUDING THE SAME - Throat plates for table saws and table saws including the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the throat plates and/or saws include at least one securement mechanism adapted to secure and prevent inadvertent removal of the throat plate from the throat of the saw. In some embodiments, at least one of the securement mechanisms also provides a height adjustment mechanism and/or prevents vertical removal of the throat plate. In some embodiments, the throat plate includes an accessory mounting port that provides a portal for accessories, including safety accessories, to extend through the plate from beneath the table of the saw. In some embodiments, the port extends from the plate's outer perimeter to divide the plate's rear end portion into a pair of spaced-apart members. In some embodiments, these members are independently secured to the table saw and retained apart from each other by one or more of the securement mechanisms. | 06-04-2015 |
20150273725 | TABLE SAWS WITH DETECTION AND REACTION SYSTEMS - Woodworking machines and safety system for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system. | 10-01-2015 |
20150283630 | TABLE SAWS WITH ELEVATION MECHANISMS - Table saws are disclosed. The table saws may include a circular blade, a first elevation mechanism configured to raise and lower the blade relative to the work surface, and a second elevation mechanism configured to change the elevation of the blade independent of the first elevation mechanism. The first elevation mechanism may include a linear slide and the second elevation mechanism may include a pivot joint. | 10-08-2015 |
20150375314 | TABLE SAWS - Table saws are disclosed. The table saws can include a blade, an arbor, an arbor block, an elevation carriage, and a latch that connects the arbor block and the elevation carriage. The arbor block can have a first position in which the latch connects the arbor block and the elevation carriage, and a second position in which the latch does not connect the arbor block and the elevation carriage. The arbor block can pivot from the first position to the second position upon the occurrence of a retraction force. The table saw can include an actuator to cause the occurrence of the retraction force, and detection electronics to detect contact between the blade and a person. Woodworking machines with detection and reaction systems are also disclosed. A reaction system can include an explosive that causes retraction of a cutting tool. | 12-31-2015 |
20160046034 | FENCES FOR TABLE SAWS - Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the table). Another embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned along a top surface of the fence and configured so that the fence unclamps from the saw when the actuator, handle or lever is pressed. The fence may be configured to include a material support shelf that is selectably extendable and retractable. | 02-18-2016 |
John Fulmer, Old Orchard Beach, ME US
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20090162241 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - An iron-base alloy of the present invention comprises a 20 to 50% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition A and a 48 to 78% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition B to which additional alloying to which additional alloying elements (and lubricant) are added in preparation of a powdered metal blended mixture. The resulting mixture composition of the embodiment comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; to 3.0% of Cu; and the balance being primarily Fe and unavoidable impurities. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the resulting mixture composition. | 06-25-2009 |
20110002805 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - A method of forming an iron based sintered body which comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; 0.3 to 3.0% of Cu and microstructure of about 20-50% dispersed martensite in a matrix of fine pearlite is provided. The method utilizes a step of cooling a sintered article at a rate not exceeding 0.5˜C/sec. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the method. | 01-06-2011 |
John Michael Fulmer, Avondale Estates, GA US
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20140279810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING BUSINESS RULES FOR DECISION ENGINES - Systems and methods for developing business rules for decision engines are provided. A user interface may be provided for inputting business rules and one or more sets of data. The business rules may be in a format of a decision table and/or a decision matrix. The business rules may be applied on the sets of data to generate rule feedback, using an internal decision engine, which denotes coverage of the data by the business rules. The rule feedback may be provided on the user interface, such as with a data coverage indicator utilizing colors, and/or data coverage statistics. The business rules may be defined and validated prior to implementation in an external decision engine. Importable business rules that are adapted to be executed by the external decision engine may be generated based on the business rules. Components of the system may be executed locally on a personal computer. | 09-18-2014 |
Keith J. Fulmer, Grasonville, MD US
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20080302742 | Adjustable shelf for storing electronic devices - An adjustable shelf assembly, which may be a rack mount shelf, that can adjustably accommodate a plurality of electronic devices. In an example embodiment, the shelf assembly is designed to hold several electronic devices, oriented vertically. This is accomplished by providing a shelf with multiple adjustments, including partitions to adjust the width left to right of each receiver receptacle. In addition, a rear slide mechanism adjusts front to back to accommodate the depth of the electronic devices. | 12-11-2008 |
Leon Fulmer, Prosperity, SC US
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20080246679 | Small, narrow profile multiband antenna - A multiband antenna system includes a helical antenna having a first leg and a second leg wherein the first leg consists of a coaxial conductor. The multiband antenna also includes an antenna sub-system coupled to the helical antenna wherein the coaxial conductor feeds the antenna sub-system. A radome encloses components of the antenna system, and the radome may be covered by a radio-frequency transparent sock for concealment purposes. | 10-09-2008 |
20090033578 | Wide band biconical antenna with a helical feed system - A wide band biconical antenna with a helical feed system comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) that maintains a plurality of antenna elements having an entry conic and a termination conic arranged about a common axis. Each of the antenna elements receive a signal from a signal splitter via respective feed lines that each have the same physical length. In addition, the antenna system includes a matching system disposed within the ground plane formed by the entry conic of each of the antenna elements. The antenna elements are retained within retention sections that maintain helical support channels that allow the feed lines to be arranged in a helical manner about the antenna elements. | 02-05-2009 |
Mark Fulmer, West Chester, PA US
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20140067082 | BIORESORBABLE CERAMIC COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A THREE DIMENSIONAL SCAFFOLD - The present disclosure is directed to a bioresorbable ceramic composition having a plurality of biocompatible ceramic granules, each of the granules having a coating of a plurality of calcium containing particles, where at least a portion of the particles are bound to at least a portion of an outer surface of each of the granules, and further where the composition is flowable in a dry state. The present disclosure is also directed to a three dimensional scaffold for bone repair that includes the bioresorbable composition, which upon implantation to a locus of repair defines an interconnected pore network between outer walls of the coated granules of the composition. Finally, the present disclosure is directed to methods of forming both the bioresorbable ceramic composition and the three-dimensional ceramic scaffold. | 03-06-2014 |
Mark Fulmer, Glenmoore, PA US
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20080226691 | BONE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS HAVING FIBER-REINFORCEMENT AND/OR INCREASED FLOWABILITY - The present invention relates in general to implantable compositions, and method for preparing same, containing a calcium salt-containing component, optionally demineralized bone, a plurality of discrete fibers, optionally a flow additive, and optionally continuous reinforcing fibers or an array of organized fibers in the form of mesh. Advantageously, the discrete fibers have a specific aspect ratio (length/diameter) from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The addition of a small amount of discrete fibers and/or the continuous reinforcing fibers or fiber mesh can cause drastic increases in certain mechanical properties including flexural strength, flexural toughness, and/or screw pullout strength. | 09-18-2008 |
20100048763 | BONE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS HAVING FIBER-REINFORCEMENT AND/OR INCREASED FLOWABILITY - The present invention relates in general to implantable compositions, and method for preparing same, containing a calcium salt-containing component, optionally demineralized bone, a plurality of discrete fibers, optionally a flow additive, and optionally continuous reinforcing fibers or an array of organized fibers in the form of mesh. Advantageously, the discrete fibers have a specific aspect ratio (length/diameter) from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The addition of a small amount of discrete fibers and/or the continuous reinforcing fibers or fiber mesh can cause drastic increases in certain mechanical properties including flexural strength, flexural toughness, and/or screw pullout strength. | 02-25-2010 |
Mark T. Fulmer, Glenmoore, PA US
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20130289621 | Drug-Impregnated Encasement - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material, hi one embodiment, the sleeve may be made in least in part from caprolactone to add stretchability to the sleeve. | 10-31-2013 |
Mark Thomas Fulmer, Glenmoore, PA US
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20080262630 | Drug-Impregnated Encasement - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material, hi one embodiment, the sleeve may be made in least in part from caprolactone to add stretchability to the sleeve. | 10-23-2008 |
Mark Thomas Fulmer, Gelnmoore, PA US
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20100041770 | POLYMER-CERAMIC COMPOSITE AND METHOD - Methods and devices are shown for a composite material that is easily applied to a surface such as a bone defect in need of filling or reinforcement, etc. The composite material provides good mechanical properties such as compressive strength upon curing in the presence of water. Selected materials and methods as described are further bioabsorbable with absorption rates that are controllable to provide desired morphology over time. In selected embodiments a pharmaceutical agent further provides benefits such as bone growth, infection resistance, pain management, etc. | 02-18-2010 |
Mark Thomas Fulmer, West Chester, PA US
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20150018969 | Drug-Impregnated Encasement - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material. | 01-15-2015 |
Philip Fulmer, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100096255 | GAP FILL IMPROVEMENT METHODS FOR PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS - Methods and apparatus are provided for depositing phase-change materials. In one embodiment, a method is provided for processing a substrate including positioning a substrate in a processing chamber having a phase change material-based target coupled to a first power source, one or more coils coupled to a second power source, a substrate support coupled to a third power source, providing a processing gas to the processing chamber, biasing the phase change material-based target with continuous DC or pulsed DC power, applying power to the coils to generate an inductively coupled plasma, applying a bias to the substrate support, sputtering material from the target, ionizing the sputtered materials, and depositing the sputtered materials on the substrate surface. | 04-22-2010 |
20120175245 | GAP FILL IMPROVEMENT METHODS FOR PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS - Methods and apparatus are provided for depositing phase-change materials. In one embodiment, a method is provided for processing a substrate including positioning a substrate in a processing chamber having a phase change material-based target coupled to a first power source, one or more coils coupled to a second power source, a substrate support coupled to a third power source, providing a processing gas to the processing chamber, biasing the phase change material-based target with continuous DC or pulsed DC power, applying power to the coils to generate an inductively coupled plasma, applying a bias to the substrate support, sputtering material from the target, ionizing the sputtered materials, and depositing the sputtered materials on the substrate surface. | 07-12-2012 |
Philip David Fulmer, San Jose, CA US
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20160107953 | MODULAR REFINING REACTOR AND REFINING METHODS - Methods and apparatus for refining feedstocks, such as crude or synthetic oil, and like feedstocks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a reactor for refining a feedstock includes: a chamber having an inner volume to hold a liquid feedstock, a feedstock inlet port, a process gas inlet port, and an outlet port; a gas diffuser housed within the chamber and coupled to the process gas inlet port; and a radical generator coupled in fluid communication with the inner volume via the gas diffuser. In some embodiments, a method for refining feedstock includes: providing liquid feedstock to an inner volume of a reactor; flowing a radicalized process gas from a radical generator into the inner volume and into contact with the feedstock via a gas diffuser to fractionate the feedstock and produce one or more fractions of product in a vaporous mixture; and collecting a desired product from the vaporous mixture. | 04-21-2016 |
Preston A. Fulmer, Richmond, VA US
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20110269669 | SELF-DECONTAMINATING COATINGS CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES - Disclosed herein is a composition having: a polymeric material and an antimicrobial peptide derived from | 11-03-2011 |
20140221495 | ELECTROSPUN POLYMER NANOFIBERS WITH SURFACE ACTIVE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT ANTIMICROBIALS - A fiber having a polymeric matrix and a quarternary ammonium salt. The quarternary ammonium salt contains at least one aliphatic group and no aromatic groups, is not covalently incorporated into the polymeric matrix, and is present on both the surface and in the interior of the fiber. The fiber may be made by electrospinning a solution of the polymer and the quarternary ammonium salt. | 08-07-2014 |
Robert Fulmer, Chicago, IL US
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20130223769 | BAG ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - A bag assembly includes a base member configured to be releasably coupled to a horizontal surface to maintain a position of the bag assembly with respect to the surface. The bag assembly further includes a support member attached to and extending outwardly from the base member. A bag member is disposed adjacent the support shaft and includes at least one compartment, the compartment having at least two openings for access into the compartment. The bag member rotates about the support shaft to access the at least two openings. | 08-29-2013 |
R. Tracey Fulmer, Cape Coral, FL US
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20110113574 | Grout Cleaning Device - A grout cleaning device includes a housing having a front end, a lower region, and a handle; the lower region being separated from the handle. The cleaning device includes a rotatable brush operatively coupled to the housing at the housing front end for scrubbing grout. A motor is located in the housing and operatively coupled to the brush for rotating the brush. An ultraviolet light is operatively coupled to the housing at the housing lower region for sanitizing grout. | 05-19-2011 |
Scott D. Fulmer, Liverpool, NY US
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20090265912 | EVAPORATOR FAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DEVICE - A tool is provided for maintaining the position of a fan during periods in which the retaining nut is applied or removed from the electric motor drive shaft. The tool includes a central portion with an opening to fit over the nut and to act as a fulcrum for the tool. Extending radially outward from each side of the central portion is a torque member that fits against the respective blades to hold them in place during rotation of the nut. | 10-29-2009 |
20110088411 | Start-Up Control for Refrigeration System - A transport refrigeration system has an engine driving an electric generator. A compressor is powered by the generator. At least one first electric fan is positioned to drive an airflow across a heat rejection heat exchanger. At least one second electric fan is positioned to drive an airflow across a heat absorption heat exchanger. A controller is coupled to the compressor and first and second fans. The controller is configured to: start the engine; engage the generator and at least one of the first fans before the engine has reached running speed; after the engine has reached running speed, start the compressor; and after starting the compressor, start at least one of the second fans. | 04-21-2011 |
20120042667 | MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED DEFROST TERMINATION - An apparatus and method are disclosed for terminating a refrigeration unit's defrost function. The refrigeration unit comprises an evaporator, a temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the evaporator during a defrost function, and a controller configured to calculate the rate of temperature change and terminate the defrost function when the rate meets a specified criteria, such as a predetermined rate or a sharp increase in the rate after the evaporator temperature has increased above the freezing point of water. | 02-23-2012 |
20130175016 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger ( | 07-11-2013 |
20130247598 | Current Limit Control On A Transport Refrigeration System - A method for controlling the operation of a transport refrigeration system to limit current drawn by a compressor powered by AC electric current includes the steps of: (a) determining whether an ambient temperature in which the refrigeration unit is operating has been greater than a set point ambient temperature for a first time period; (b) determining whether the refrigeration unit has been operating in a temperature pulldown mode; (c) determining whether the AC electric current is equal to or exceeds a preset maximum current limit; (d) determining whether a time period between a last defrost cycle and a next previous defrost cycle is less than fifteen minutes; and (e) if the determination is YES in both of step (a) and step (b) and is also YES in at least one of step (c) and step (d), reducing the preset maximum current limit to a reset maximum current limit. | 09-26-2013 |