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Chad Simkins, Rockford, MI US
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20160138324 | VACUUM WINDOWS WITH RETICULATED SPACER - A vacuum window unit including two spaced apart and substantially parallel sheets of glass, a spacer having a plurality of walls perpendicular to the sheets of glass, the spacer defining a reticulated or a honeycomb or a cellular structure, and a vacuum, a partial vacuum, or a substantially reduced gas pressure as compared to a normal atmospheric pressure between the sheets of glass and within the cells of the spacer. The spacer is positioned between the two sheets of glass to maintain spacing between the two sheets of glass. | 05-19-2016 |
James M. Simkins, Park City, UT US
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20100191786 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING BLOCK WITH PREADDER STAGE - A digital signal processing block with a preadder stage for an integrated circuit is described. The digital signal processing block includes a preadder stage and a control bus. The control bus is coupled to the preadder stage for dynamically controlling operation of the preadder stage. The preadder stage includes: a first input port of a first multiplexer coupled to the control bus; a second input port of a first logic gate coupled to the control bus; a third input port of a second logic gate coupled to the control bus; and a fourth input port of an adder/subtractor coupled to the control bus. | 07-29-2010 |
20100192118 | METHOD OF AND CIRCUIT FOR IMPLEMENTING A FILTER IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - According to an embodiment of the invention, a method of configuring a filter in a circuit to be implemented in an integrated circuit is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a high level design of the circuit; identifying a filter in the high level design; analyzing coefficients of the filter; and transforming the filter of the high level design to a filter using a processing block of the circuit configured to accommodate a common coefficient, wherein the processing block is coupled to receive taps associated with the common coefficient. A computer program product and a circuit for configuring a filter in a circuit to be implemented in an integrated circuit are also disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
20140133246 | CONFIGURABLE EMBEDDED MEMORY SYSTEM - An embodiment of a memory module is disclosed. This memory module is a configurable hard macro. A portion of this memory module includes a data input multiplexer coupled to select between cascaded data and direct/bused data. Such portion further includes, a memory coupled to receive output from the data input multiplexer for storage therein, and a register input multiplexer coupled to select between read data from the memory and the cascaded data. This memory module further includes: a register coupled to receive output from the register input multiplexer, a latch/register mode multiplexer coupled to select between the read data from the memory and registered data from the register, and a data output multiplexer coupled to select between the cascaded data and output from the latch/register mode multiplexer to provide output data. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeffrey Robert Simkins, Rensselaer, NY US
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20150226089 | GRID VALVE ASSEMBLY - A grid valve assembly for a steam turbine is provided. The grid valve assembly may include an annular stationary member disposed between an upstream stage and a downstream stage of the steam turbine. The annular stationary member may define a plurality of stationary member openings extending radially therethrough from an outer circumferential surface to an inner circumferential surface thereof. The grid valve assembly may also include an annular rotatable member rotatably disposed about the outer circumferential surface of the annular stationary member. The annular rotatable member may define a plurality of rotatable member openings extending radially therethrough. | 08-13-2015 |
Jeffrey Robert Simkins, Albany, NY US
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20130323026 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AND ALIGNING DIAPHRAGMS IN TURBOMACHINES - A clamping and support system for a turbine is disclosed. The clamping and support system may include a support bar coupled with a lower diaphragm portion of the turbine. The support bar may have a protuberance extending from a first end portion thereof that may at least partially extend into a slot formed in the lower diaphragm portion of the turbine. The clamping and support system may also include a clamping bar coupled with a second end portion of the support bar. The clamping bar may at least partially extend into a slot formed in an upper diaphragm portion of the turbine such that at least a portion of the lower diaphragm portion and at least a portion of the upper diaphragm portion are interposed between the clamping bar and the protuberance of the support bar, thereby coupling the lower diaphragm portion with the upper diaphragm portion. | 12-05-2013 |
John Curtis Simkins, Tremont, IL US
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20140026833 | Cooling Fan Shroud - A cooling fan shroud comprises multiple, functionally identical sections that form a ring-like structure that completely surrounds the fan when the shroud is installed onto an aperture plate or other structure. The shroud makes the cooling system more efficient by improving air flow at a given fan speed by reducing fan tip clearance, and increasing air flow due through the fan. An alternative, single piece shroud is also provided which can be retrofitted to an existing cooling system. | 01-30-2014 |
Laura Simkins, Fairfax, VA US
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20110078719 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZING INPUT AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO STREAMS - A method and system for the automatic identification of audio, video, multimedia, and/or data recordings based on immutable characteristics of these works. The invention does not require the insertion of identifying codes or signals into the recording. This allows the system to be used to identify existing recordings that have not been through a coding process at the time that they were generated. Instead, each work to be recognized is “played” into the system where it is subjected to an automatic signal analysis process that locates salient features and computes a statistical representation of these properties. These features are then stored as patterns for later recognition of live input signal streams. A different set of features is derived for each audio or video work to be identified and stored. During real-time monitoring of a signal stream, a similar automatic signal analysis process is carried out, and many features are computed for comparison with the patterns stored in a large feature database. For each particular pattern stored in the database, only the relevant characteristics are compared with the real-time feature set. Preferably, during analysis and generation of reference patterns, data are extracted from all time intervals of a recording. This allows a work to be recognized from a single sample taken from any part of the recording. | 03-31-2011 |
Mark Benjamin Simkins, Macungie, PA US
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20090049223 | INTERFACE WITH MULTIPLE PACKET PREEMPTION BASED ON START INDICATORS OF DIFFERENT TYPES - Preemption techniques are disclosed which permit multiple high-priority packets to preempt a single low-priority packet. In one aspect, a first device is configured for communication with a second device via an interface bus. The first device comprises interface circuitry configured to receive from the second device a start indicator of a first type and a start indicator of a second type, and to allow at least one data segment associated with the start indicator of the second type to preempt at least one data segment associated with the start indicator of the first type. The start indicator of the second type may have a longer pulse width than that of the start indicator of the first type, such as a double-length pulse width. The first and second devices may comprise physical layer and link layer devices of a communication system. | 02-19-2009 |
Matt Simkins, Redwood City, CA US
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20090114489 | Coupled Dual Pivot Brake Device - The dual pivot, side-pull type caliper brake described in the current invention comprise of two brake arms. The first brake arm is pivoted to the second arm. The second brake arm pivots on a fixing bolt. The fixing bolt connects the brake caliper to the frame or fork of a bicycle. A Bowden wire actuates the brake arms. A centering spring aligns both brake arms relative to the fixing bolt. The centering spring is preloaded against the fixing bolt, as well as the second brake arm. | 05-07-2009 |
Nelson E. Simkins, Rittman, OH US
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20090255950 | Towelette dispenser - A towelette dispenser is provided with an integrally molded lid. The lid has a central aperture for allowing access to a roll of towelettes maintained within a tub receiving the lid therein. The separation bar bridges the aperture, and provides a rip fence in the form of a fingered thimble that is angled with respect to the lid as a whole. The thimble is offset near one edge of the annular opening so that a user may access the back side thereof to thread an edge of the leading towelette through the thimble without having to remove the lid from the tub. A well is provided in the smaller portion of the aperture and a cap for the lid is provided with a stuffer tab to urge the leading edge of the next towelette into the well when the cap is closed. Barrier caps are also provided to seal the interior of the tub during shipment and storage before the first use of the towelette dispenser. The barrier caps have removable portions that permit access to the interior of the lid and are removable without having to remove the lid from the tub. | 10-15-2009 |
20110049177 | TOWELETTE DISPENSER - A towelette dispenser is provided with an integrally molded lid. The lid has a central aperture for allowing access to a roll of towelettes maintained within a tub receiving the lid therein. The separation bar bridges the aperture, and provides a rip fence in the form of a fingered thimble that is angled with respect to the lid as a whole. The thimble is offset near one edge of the annular opening so that a user may access the back side thereof to thread an edge of the leading towelette through the thimble without having to remove the lid from the tub. A well is provided in the smaller portion of the aperture and a cap for the lid is provided with a stuffer tab to urge the leading edge of the next towelette into the well when the cap is closed. Barrier caps are also provided to seal the interior of the tub during shipment and storage before the first use of the towelette dispenser. The barrier caps have removable portions that permit access to the interior of the lid and are removable without having to remove the lid from the tub. | 03-03-2011 |
Stephen Simkins, Watertown, CT US
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20120141502 | ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO E6 PROTEINS OF HPV AND USE THEREOF - The subject invention provides an antibody composition for detecting E6 protein of at least one HPV strain in a sample. The subject antibodies may be used to detect oncogenic HPV E6 proteins in a sample, and the antibodies find use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including methods of diagnosing and treating cancer. Kits for performing the subject methods and containing the subject antibodies are also provided. Also disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating an antibody that specifically binds to amino-terminus of E6 proteins of at least two HPV strains. | 06-07-2012 |
20150153345 | ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO E6 PROTEINS OF HPV AND USE THEREOF - The subject invention provides an antibody composition for detecting E6 protein of at least one HPV strain in a sample. The subject antibodies may be used to detect oncogenic HPV E6 proteins in a sample, and the antibodies find use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including methods of diagnosing and treating cancer. Kits for performing the subject methods and containing the subject antibodies are also provided. Also disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating an antibody that specifically binds to amino-terminus of E6 proteins of at least two HPV strains. | 06-04-2015 |
Stephen G. Simkins, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20100227335 | MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-7 (MMP-7) MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER - Compositions and methods for diagnosing ovarian cancer in a patient and for identifying patients with an increased likelihood of having ovarian cancer are provided. The compositions include novel monoclonal antibodies, and variants and fragments thereof, that specifically bind to MMP-7. Monoclonal antibodies having the binding characteristics of an MMP-7 antibody of the invention and monoclonal antibodies that bind to an MMP-7 epitope of a disclosed antibody are further provided. Hybridoma cell lines that produce an MMP-7 monoclonal antibody of the invention are also disclosed herein. The compositions find use in diagnostic methods as well as in screening methods for identifying patients having an increased likelihood of having ovarian cancer. Kits comprising one or more of the disclosed MMP-7 monoclonal antibodies and for practicing the methods of the invention are further provided. Polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence for an MMP-7 epitope of a disclosed monoclonal MMP-7 antibody and methods of using these polypeptides in the production of MMP-7 antibodies are also encompassed by the present invention. | 09-09-2010 |
20100227343 | GLYCODELIN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER - Compositions and methods for diagnosing ovarian cancer in a patient and for identifying patients with an increased likelihood of having ovarian cancer are provided. The compositions include novel monoclonal antibodies, and variants and fragments thereof, that specifically bind to glycodelin. Monoclonal antibodies having the binding characteristics of a glycodelin antibody of the invention and monoclonal antibodies that bind to a glycodelin epitope of a disclosed antibody are further provided. Hybridoma cell lines that produce a glycodelin monoclonal antibody of the invention are also disclosed herein. The compositions find use in diagnostic methods as well as in screening methods for identifying patients having an increased likelihood of having ovarian cancer. Kits comprising one or more of the disclosed glycodelin monoclonal antibodies and for practicing the methods of the invention are further provided. Polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence for a glycodelin epitope of a disclosed monoclonal glycodelin antibody and methods of using these polypeptides in the production of glycodelin antibodies are also encompassed by the present invention. | 09-09-2010 |
20130022998 | GLYCODELIN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER - Compositions and methods for diagnosing ovarian cancer in a patient and for identifying patients with an increased likelihood of having ovarian cancer are provided. The compositions include novel monoclonal antibodies, and variants and fragments thereof, that specifically bind to glycodelin. Monoclonal antibodies having the binding characteristics of a glycodelin antibody of the invention and monoclonal antibodies that bind to a glycodelin epitope of a disclosed antibody are further provided. Hybridoma cell lines that produce a glycodelin monoclonal antibody of the invention are also disclosed herein. Kits comprising one or more of the disclosed glycodelin monoclonal antibodies and for practicing the methods of the invention are further provided. Polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence for a glycodelin epitope of a disclosed monoclonal glycodelin antibody and methods of using these polypeptides in the production of glycodelin antibodies are also encompassed by the present invention. | 01-24-2013 |