Vaughan, US
Ada Vaughan US
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20130190712 | WASHABLE BABY DIAPER WITH CENTRAL INTERIOR OPENING - An exemplary embodiment of a washable and reusable baby diaper with central interior opening. The preferred embodiment of said diaper is comprised of two main components including an approximately hourglass shaped two layer outer containing element, and a contoured absorbent soaker pad with a plurality of fabric layers sewn together. The outer fabric of the containing element is laminated on its interior surface to provide dryness protection. A unique longitudinal central interior opening provides a means for keeping said soaker pad in place during wear, containing solid waste, and allowing for ease of washing and use. | 07-25-2013 |
Anthony S. Vaughan, Missouri City, TX US
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20110276216 | AUTOMOTIVE CRUISE CONTROLS, CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES - A cruise control includes an input ( | 11-10-2011 |
Anthony S. Vaughan, Vail, AZ US
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20150134224 | AUTOMOTIVE CRUISE CONTROLS, CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES - A cruise control includes an input ( | 05-14-2015 |
Anthony Scott Vaughan, Missouri City, TX US
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20120236648 | ELECTRICALLY ADDRESSED NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MAINTENTANCE - An electrically addressed non-volatile memory is maintained by measuring a voltage threshold for each selected memory cell in the electrically addressed non-volatile memory. The voltage threshold is a voltage around which a controllable voltage signal applied to a control gate of a selected memory cell produces a change in value read from the selected memory cell. A measured voltage threshold distribution of the measured voltage thresholds is generated for the selected memory cells. The voltage threshold distribution is analyzed to identify memory cells having greater probabilities of read errors, for example. In response to the analysis, an operating parameter that affects the memory cells identified as having greater probabilities of read errors is selectively changed. | 09-20-2012 |
Benjamin R. Vaughan, Blacksburg, VA US
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20120260814 | Advanced Muzzle Loader Ammunition - A muzzle loaded ammunition round having a bullet and a consumable cartridge case. The cartridge case is hollow and is filled with at least one propellant composition, the cartridge case being constructed from a consumable material, such as foamed celluloid. The bullet is commonly engaged to the propellant composition at least via the cartridge case, the propellant composition having a charge weight. | 10-18-2012 |
20120318123 | Muzzle Loader Powder Increment using Celluloid Combustible Container - An encapsulated propellant charge comprised a sealed combustible container comprised of a consumable material and having a substantially cylindrical shape. The sealed combustible container comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall therebetween. The top wall, the bottom wall and the side wall define a chamber; which contains a propellant composition. | 12-20-2012 |
Brad Vaughan, Mt. Lebanon, PA US
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20090044117 | RECORDING AND EXPORTING SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATIONS USING A PRESENTATION APPLICATION - A presentation application for recording and exporting slide show presentations is provided. Using the presentation application, a user can give a slide show presentation and request that the presentation application record the presentation. The presentation application may enable a microphone to record audio for the presentation. The presentation application may keep track of the timing between transitions in the slides of the presentation. Using the audio and the transition timing, the presentation application can create an audio-visual media file, such as an MPEG file. Using the presentation application, the user can export the audio-visual media file to another source or program, such as the Internet or QuickTime. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044123 | ACTION BUILDS AND SMART BUILDS FOR USE IN A PRESENTATION APPLICATION - A presentation application for animating objects placed on slides is provided. Using the presentation application, the user may add objects to slides of a presentation, and apply animations to the objects. The animations may include action builds (e.g., fundamental animations) and smart builds (e.g., complex combinations of action builds). The animations used in slides may be pre-processed, or may instead be rendered in real-time as the slides are being presented. The real-time rendering may be performed by graphics circuitry, such as the GPU of a video card. | 02-12-2009 |
20090144651 | INTERACTIVE FRAMES FOR IMAGES AND VIDEOS DISPLAYED IN A PRESENTATION APPLICATION - A presentation application for framing objects, such as images and videos, is provided. Using the presentation application, the user may select a frame from a plurality of available frames. The presentation application may mask portions of the displayed object that would lie outside of the selected frame before displaying the selected frame. The presentation application may provide an interface that allows the user to adjust the size of the frame and the object. The presentation application may automatically adjust the size of the frame when the size of the object is changed, and vice versa. | 06-04-2009 |
Brandon Vaughan, Romeo, MI US
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20140124178 | RE-CORABLE COAXIAL HOSE SYSTEM - Abstract: The Re-Corable Coaxial Hose System allows temperature control to be added around material-carrying tubing in both new and existing dispensing systems. The jacketing system seals around the material-carrying tube and allows a thermal transfer fluid to be circulated in the resulting annular space so as to change the temperature of the material being dispensed. Because the system is comprised of a series of tubing and hoses it is flexible and can be routed around corners and through wire tracks and can be used in both manual and robotic applications. Because the seals around the material-carrying tube can be released and subsequently re-sealed, the internal material-carrying tube can be replaced, defined as “re-coring” the hose assembly. | 05-08-2014 |
Brent Vaughan, Kearns, UT US
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20100297663 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSAYING, MAINTAINING, AND ENHANCING THE ACTIVITY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT - A method for non-invasively assessing a subject's health includes evaluating a state of a subject's immune response. Such a method may include obtaining a salivary sample from the subject and assaying the salivary sample for IgA. The state of a component of the subject's immunity may be evaluated in conjunction with the administration of one or more substances known to elicit a cell-mediated immune response to the subject to determine the effect of the one or more substances on the subject's humoral, or antibody-mediated, immune response. Assay methods may also be used to optimize the dosage of an immune support component to be administered to a particular subject. Systems that include assays for evaluating the state of a subject's immune response and nutraceuticals are also disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |
Brent M. Vaughan, Kearns, UT US
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20100119531 | NUTRICEUTICAL GELS - A nutriceutical food product includes a solid matrix and a liquid combined into a gel. The nutriceutical food product may include an immune modulator, such as transfer factor and/or a nanofraction immune modulator. A fruit component may be included in the nutriceutical food product. The fruit component may include at least one oligoproanthocyanidin-containing fruit, such as acai. | 05-13-2010 |
Brent M. Vaughan, Draper, UT US
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20160000853 | NUTRICEUTICAL GELS - A nutriceutical food product includes a solid matrix and a liquid combined into a gel. The nutriceutical food product may include an immune modulator, such as transfer factor and/or a nanofraction immune modulator. A fruit component may be included in the nutriceutical food product. The fruit component may include at least one oligoproanthocyanidin-containing fruit, such as açai. | 01-07-2016 |
Brian Newell Vaughan, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120197214 | PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKADE DEVICE - A continuous nerve block apparatus comprising: (a) a hollow needle including a conduit extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being beveled between ten and fifty degrees; and, (b) a connector operatively coupled to the hollow needle, the connector including at least a first through passage in fluid communication with the conduit of the hollow needle, the connector including a first orifice allowing fluid communication from an exterior of the connector to the first through passage, the connector also including at least one valve. | 08-02-2012 |
Brooks Vaughan, Houston, TX US
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20080272655 | Uninterruptible Power Supply With Remote Capabilities - An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with remote capabilities, and systems and methods of implementing the same, are disclosed. An exemplary UPS system with remote capabilities includes a battery unit and a remote unit configured to be physically separated from the battery unit so that a user can electrically connect an electronic device to the battery unit without having to physically connecting the electronic device directly to the battery unit. The UPS system also includes a user interface on the remote unit. The user interface is operable to output status of the battery to a user even if the user is separated from the battery unit. | 11-06-2008 |
20090243445 | Electronic Device With Modular Bezel, And Method Of Configurating Electronic Device With Modular Bezel - A modular bezel for an electronic device can include a front panel and a connection device. The connection device can be configured to connect the modular bezel to a front portion of the electronic device and be configured to be disposed in a plurality of locations on the front portion of the electronic device, such as receptors of the electronic device that are not occupied by an electronic component or are not configured to receive or be occupied by an electronic component. Thus, the electronic device can be configured in a variety of different ways using the modular bezel. | 10-01-2009 |
Christopher M. Vaughan, Seattle, WA US
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20090171930 | Relevancy Sorting of User's Browser History - Various embodiments provide a Web browser that employs a relevancy algorithm to make an educated guess as to the likelihood of a user's intended destination when the user begins to enter text into a browser's address bar. In one or more embodiments, the relevancy algorithm employs various parameters and assigns weights to the parameters to arrive at a collection of suggestions to provide to the user. By using various rules, associated weightings, and the relevancy algorithm, relevant suggestions can be provided to a user to facilitate their navigation activities. | 07-02-2009 |
20090198649 | EXTENSIBLE DATA PROVIDER QUERYING AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM - Embodiments provide an independent layer between an application user interface and various data sources so that both the user interface and data sources can be added to, removed, or modified without affecting the other. The independent layer provides scalability to allow data sources and data providers to be plugged into a system in an easy manner. In one or more embodiments, the independent layer provides a common set of query APIs that can be used by client applications to make queries on one or more data sources. The independent layer then communicates the queries to one or more data providers associated with individual data sources. Queries are executed on the data sources and results are returned back up through the data providers and independent layer for consumption by a client application. In at least some embodiments, the client application comprises a web browser that makes use of the independent layer. | 08-06-2009 |
20090319938 | Displaying a User's Default Activities in a New Tab Page - In one or more embodiments, a Web browser is configured to enable a user to open a new tab and, responsively, display one or more activities in a new tab page for the user. The user can then select, from the new tab page, one or more activities to be performed. In at least some embodiments, a user can select an object in a first tab page, open a new tab page, and select an activity on the new tab page that is to be performed relative to the selected object. | 12-24-2009 |
20110078185 | EXTENSIBLE DATA PROVIDER QUERYING AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM - Embodiments provide an independent layer between an application user interface and various data sources so that both the user interface and data sources can be added to, removed, or modified without affecting the other. The independent layer provides scalability to allow data sources and data providers to be plugged into a system in an easy manner. In one or more embodiments, the independent layer provides a common set of query APIs that can be used by client applications to make queries on one or more data sources. The independent layer then communicates the queries to one or more data providers associated with individual data sources. Queries are executed on the data sources and results are returned back up through the data providers and independent layer for consumption by a client application. In at least some embodiments, the client application comprises a web browser that makes use of the independent layer. | 03-31-2011 |
20120124024 | EXTENSIBLE DATA PROVIDER QUERYING AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM - Embodiments provide a query and aggregation layer that is communicatively coupled to, and independent of, a presentation layer and a storage layer. The query and aggregation layer includes a data model configured to expose an access mechanism that is usable to access different data sources in the storage layer. A search query is received from the presentation layer, and one or more data providers identified in the search query are ascertained. At least some of the data providers are creatable on a same thread as that of the data model. Also, the search query is issued to identified data providers in the query and aggregation layer effective to cause the identified data providers to execute the search query on data sources associated with the identified data providers. Additionally, search results are received at the data model from the identified data providers and returned to the presentation layer. | 05-17-2012 |
20120150875 | RELEVANCY SORTING OF USER'S BROWSER HISTORY - Various embodiments provide a Web browser that employs a relevancy algorithm to make an educated guess as to the likelihood of a user's intended destination when the user begins to enter text into a browser's address bar. In one or more embodiments, the relevancy algorithm employs various parameters and assigns weights to the parameters to arrive at a collection of suggestions to provide to the user. By using various rules, associated weightings, and the relevancy algorithm, relevant suggestions can be provided to a user to facilitate their navigation activities. | 06-14-2012 |
20130275415 | RELEVANCY SORTING OF USER'S BROWSER HISTORY - Various embodiments provide a Web browser that employs a relevancy algorithm to make an educated guess as to the likelihood of a user's intended destination when the user begins to enter text into a browser's address bar. In one or more embodiments, the relevancy algorithm employs various parameters and assigns weights to the parameters to arrive at a collection of suggestions to provide to the user. By using various rules, associated weightings, and the relevancy algorithm, relevant suggestions can be provided to a user to facilitate their navigation activities. | 10-17-2013 |
20130304750 | RELEVANCY SORTING OF USER'S BROWSER HISTORY - Various embodiments provide a Web browser that employs a relevancy algorithm to make an educated guess as to the likelihood of a user's intended destination when the user begins to enter text into a browser's address bar. In one or more embodiments, the relevancy algorithm employs various parameters and assigns weights to the parameters to arrive at a collection of suggestions to provide to the user. By using various rules, associated weightings, and the relevancy algorithm, relevant suggestions can be provided to a user to facilitate their navigation activities. | 11-14-2013 |
20140222868 | Extensible Data Provider Querying and Scheduling System - Embodiments present a common access mechanism that can be used by one or more applications to access different data sources in a storage layer and have data stored in the data sources returned to the one or more applications. The common access mechanism can be presented by a data model that is implemented by a query and aggregation layer of an extensible querying/scheduling system. At least some individual data sources store data in different formats and have their own specific access mechanisms of which the one or more applications are unaware. In embodiments, the data model creates one or more data providers that are individually associated with individual data sources and knowledgeable of how to access data stored in an associated data source. At least some of the data providers receive queries for data and execute the queries using a different thread than the data model. At least some of the data providers are creatable on a thread that is a same thread as the data model. | 08-07-2014 |
Clayton Vaughan, Fort Dodge, IA US
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20090114094 | GREASE ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improvement is provided in grease trap assemblies for grease traps to be positioned on the roof of commercial buildings such as restaurants. The improvement comprises a system for degreasing that uses, in combination, a grease absorbent material that is porous rock, preferably lava, and a grease digestible microbe capable of digesting fatty acids from cooking fats and oils. Each can as well be used alone, but best results are achieved with the combination. | 05-07-2009 |
20110151548 | GREASE ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improvement is provided in grease trap assemblies for grease traps to be positioned on the roof of commercial buildings such as restaurants. The improvement comprises a system for degreasing that uses, in combination, a grease absorbent material that is porous rock, preferably lava, and a grease digestible microbe capable of digesting fatty acids from cooking fats and oils. Each can as well be used alone, but best results are achieved with the combination. | 06-23-2011 |
Craig W. Vaughan, Cranberry Township, PA US
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20120294679 | PROCESS FOR THICKENING A DRILLING MUD WASTE MATERIALS AND A MODIFIED DRILLING MUD WASTE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a process for thickening drilling mud waste materials including the steps of mixing a drilling mud waste materials having greater than zero percent by weight free liquid with an effective amount of one or more anionic copolymers to form a treated drilling mud waste materials. The anionic copolymer is derived from either (a) an anionic monomer, a nonionic monomer, and a cross-linking monomer, resulting in a cross-linked anionic copolymer; or (b) a non-cross-linked, linear chain co-polymer of an anionic polymer and a nonionic polymer; or (c) a blend of the combination of (a) and (b). A modified drilling mud waste material is disclosed having zero percent by weight free liquid. | 11-22-2012 |
David L. Vaughan, Cross Plains, WI US
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20100236209 | REEL MOWER - An non-contact type reel mower includes a reel having a high rotational inertia, and a cutting gap adjustment system. The reel includes an axle, a plurality of blades helically disposed about the axis at a radial distance from the axis, and a blade support member coupling the blades to the axle, in a manner that locates a majority of the mass of the reel at a location as far from the axle as possible, while still fitting within the size constraints of a standard size mower package. The cutting gap adjustment system includes carrier plates having a forward end pivotally coupled at a forward end of the mower, and a mid portion that supports or carries the reel and a rearward end that is coupled to the mower chassis by an adjustment device. The plates operate as levers pivoting about the pivot points to raise and lower the reel relative to a fixed bedknife to adjust the cutting gap when the adjustment device is actuated at the rearward end of the plates. The adjustment device extends upwardly from the chassis to permit actuation by a user from the top of the mower. The bedknife also serves as a structural member for the chassis of the mower. | 09-23-2010 |
Dennis Vaughan, North Miami, FL US
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20090299451 | DEVICE FOR LOADING SELF-EXPANDING STENTS - A device upon which a self-expanding stent may be crimped is utilized to safely load the self-expanding stent directly into a transfer tube or a delivery tube. The device comprises a compliant member, an expandable member, an expansion member and a retrieval member. | 12-03-2009 |
20130061463 | DEVICE FOR LOADING SELF-EXPANDING STENTS - A loading device for self-expanding stents that utilizes a rod with a stop on one end, a compressible sleeve that is slidably mounted on the rod and a compressible member slidably mounted on the rod and configured to increase the diameter of the compressible sleeve when forced against it. | 03-14-2013 |
Dennis B. Vaughan, Miami, FL US
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20120253455 | LOW PROFILE IMPROVED RADIOPACITY INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICE - A stent or other intraluminal medical device having markers formed from housings integral with the stent and marker inserts having a higher radiopacity than the stent provides for more precise placement and post-procedural visualization in a vessel, by increasing the radiopacity of the stent under X-ray fluoroscopy. The housings are formed integral to the stent and the marker inserts are made from a material close in the galvanic series to the stent material and sized to substantially minimize the effect of galvanic corrosion. The housings are also shaped to minimize their impact on the overall profile of the stent. | 10-04-2012 |
Donetta Vaughan US
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20130338466 | NERVE SURVEILLANCE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A nerve surveillance electrode assembly for a surgical access instrument including a substrate, at least one electrode, at least one lead, and a connector such that the nerve surveillance electrode assembly may be selectively applied to a surgical access instrument in such a way that the nerve surveillance electrode assembly is positioned to detect nerves while the surgical access instrument is being advanced toward a surgical target site. | 12-19-2013 |
Douglas E. Vaughan, Chicago, IL US
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20090136460 | USE OF ADENOSINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS TO PROMOTE CELL ADHESION IN CELL-BASED THERAPIES - Intracoronary delivery of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) is an emerging concept for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and enhancement of EPC adhesion to vascular endothelium should improve cell retention within targeted organs, as well as vascular development. The present inventors have shown that stimulation of adenosine receptors (AdoR) in murine embryonic EPCs (eEPCs) and cardiac endothelial cells (cECs) rapidly, within minutes, increased eEPC adhesion to cECs. eEPCs and cECs were found to predominantly express functional A | 05-28-2009 |
20110065756 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY-RELATED DISEASES - The invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for combination therapy of diabetes and diabetes-related diseases and conditions (e.g., obesity). The invention finds use in patients suffering from or at risk for diabetes or diabetes-related conditions generally, and in patients also suffering from or at risk for fluid retention (e.g., edema, congestive heart failure) and/or in need of synergistic anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, and anti-diabetic effect. | 03-17-2011 |
Edward Vaughan, Brooksville, FL US
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20110071873 | Method and apparatus for mitigating aviation risk by analyzing and modeling air crew fatigue - Apparatus and method for analyzing and managing fatigue primarily in aviation occupations. The invention is adaptable to other occupations where assuring crew rest is critical. Air crew specific graphical user interfaces (GUIs) allow for the insertion of sleep into crew work schedules. Alternative sleep models are used for different modes of sleep. The invention produces as an output work/sleep schedules with an associated effectiveness determination. | 03-24-2011 |
Edward Vaughan, Leesburg, VA US
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20140100974 | TELEPHONE NUMBER PAYMENT SYSTEM - An automated method for enabling a customer to make a payment for goods or services using one of several possible payment choices selectable by the customer by entering the customer's mobile telephone number and a personal identification number (PIN) at a point of payment terminal and then selecting one of several possible previously entered credit card numbers or payment mechanisms. Once the payment option is selected, the point of sale terminal conducts the transaction with the selected payment option. | 04-10-2014 |
Eric Scott Vaughan, Washington, DC US
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20090043186 | Miniature circular mapping catheter - An ablation device, including a catheter and an ablation element incorporating one or more balloons at the distal end of the catheter, has a continuous passageway extending through it from the proximal end of the catheter to the distal side of the expandable ablation element. The ablation device ablates tissue by subjecting it to ultrasound energy, cryogenic energy, chemical, laser beam, microwave, or radiation energy. A probe carrying electrodes is introduced through this passageway and deploys, under the influence of its own resilience, to a structure incorporating a loop which is automatically aligned with the axis of the expandable ablation device, so that minimal manipulation is required to place the probe. Pulmonary vein potential is monitored in real time via the electrodes. The probe may have an atraumatic tip with a ball formed at the leading edge. The atraumatic tip prevents any tissue damage such as perforation of heart wall. | 02-12-2009 |
Ian R. Vaughan, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20130013077 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTING THE POSTERIOR ASPECT OF A FEMORAL KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS COMPONENT - The present disclosure provides a femoral component having an anterior flange and a condyle opposite the anterior flange. The condyle can be augmented by a femoral posterior augment. The femoral posterior augment is securable to the condyle by a fastener which is actuated to a securement position by a rotatable driver which does not contact the anterior flange through rotation of the driver sufficient to actuate the fastener to secure the femoral augment to the condyle. | 01-10-2013 |
20140222155 | TAPERED TIBIAL AUGMENT - In typical knee repair or replacement surgery, a femoral implant includes a pair of convex condylar surfaces that can slide within corresponding concave bearing indentations on a tibial bearing surface. The tibial bearing surface is disposed on a proximal side of a tibial platform. A stem can extend distally from the tibial platform, and can attach to a cut proximal end of the tibia. A tibial augment can attach to the distal side of the tibial platform, and can reduce or eliminate a lateral overhang of the tibial platform with respect to the cut proximal end of the tibia. The tibial augment may have a tapered periphery. The taper may extend inward in a distal direction. The taper may vary along the periphery of the tibial augment, so that at least a portion of a medial taper is different from at least a portion of a lateral taper. | 08-07-2014 |
Jack Vaughan, Charleston, WV US
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20080223926 | BIOMETRIC CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT - An example apparatus for allowing operation of equipment by an authorized operator comprises a biometric scanner receiving a biometric input from an authorized operator, and transmitting an authorization signal. The apparatus may further includes a base station that allows the equipment to operate while the base station receives the authorization signal from the biometric scanner, and which prevents the equipment from operating shortly after the authorization signal is no longer received from the biometric scanner. | 09-18-2008 |
20080229409 | CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT USING REMOTE DISPLAY - An example display unit for facilitating operation of equipment includes a housing, an electronic display supported by the housing, and an electronic circuit located within the housing. The display unit may include one or more data receivers, such as a wireless receiver and/or an electrical interface. A biometric scanner, including a biometric sensor and proving an authorization signal when an authorized biometric input is detected by the biometric sensor, may be configured to electrically (and optionally mechanically) interconnect to the display unit. The example display unit receives an authorization status for operation of the equipment from the biometric scanner, and displays the authorization status and operational parameters relating to equipment use on the electronic display. | 09-18-2008 |
20130200997 | CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT USING REMOTE DISPLAY - A wireless deadman system for controlling operation of equipment from a portable device includes a base station with an equipment control system, the base station wirelessly transmitting operational parameters for the equipment. A portable display unit has a housing, an electronic display, an electronic circuit, and a data receiver. A portable authorization device includes a liveness sensor and transmits an authorization signal when the sensor detects a liveness input. The display unit receives an authorization status for operation of the equipment from the portable authorization device and receives the operational parameters from the base station, the display displaying the authorization status and the operational parameters of the equipment on the electronic display. The equipment control system allows the equipment to operate when the authorization signal is provided and prevents the equipment from operating after the authorization signal is no longer provided. | 08-08-2013 |
James A. Vaughan, Pahrump, NV US
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20120164857 | Cable Adapter and Adapted System - An electrical adapter enables the conductors of a flexible cable to be extended into an armored conduit with electrical ground continuity and a rigid structural attachment. The adapter is cylindrical and has removable cover over an oblique aperture providing a highly rigid and strengthened fixture, which has a ground wire clamp for securement of the wires of the cable. An adapter collar is secured rotationally to one end of the adapter body for connecting the adapter to a nipple of an armored conduit mounted to a wall structure. The ground wire is secured to the ground wire fixture, and with the adapter collar secured to the armored conduit, electrical ground continuity is extended from the flexible cable to the armored conduit. With the removable cover secured over the access aperture, exposure of the ground wire clamp and the conductors of the flexible cable is eliminated. | 06-28-2012 |
James Aron Vaughan, Austin, TX US
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20150242834 | SPLIT PAYMENT ENGINE AND METHOD TO FACILITATE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION AGGREGATION - Various embodiments relate generally to computer software, network communications and networked applications, and computing devices, including wired and wireless mobile and computing devices, for interfacing with a payment processor that provides electronic payments as a service, and more specifically, to a split payment engine and method for fulfillment of goods and services, such as reserving a rental property and ancillary goods and services, via, for example, aggregation of electronic transactions. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a request acquire multiple goods or services from different good or service providers, and initiating a split payment operation at a processor to apply against an account. The split payment operation includes determining that the split payment operation is associated with either a first or a second state, and causing, if the request is in the first state, payments collectively represented as a single transaction in association with the account. | 08-27-2015 |
20150242835 | CORRELATING TRANSACTIONS FOR AN AGGREGATED ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH SPLIT PAYMENT OPERATIONS - Various embodiments relate generally to computer software, network communications and networked applications, and computing devices, including wired and wireless mobile and computing devices, for interfacing with a payment processor that provides electronic payments as a service, and more specifically, to correlate transactions generated by split payment operations to fulfill and correlate online orders of goods and services offered by multiple provider entities, via, for example, aggregation of electronic transactions. In some embodiments, a method includes causing presentation of one or more web pages to facilitate rental of real property, and receiving data representing electronic transactions subject to a split payment operation. The method can include monitoring the electronic transactions, and generating data representing a correlation identifier indicating that a first electronic transaction is associated with a subset of electronic transactions subject to the split payment operation. | 08-27-2015 |
James H. Vaughan, Blaine, MN US
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20080300664 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING A CORONARY SINUS/CARDIAC VEIN PACING AND DEFIBRILLATION LEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE ELECTRODE SPACING - A medical electrical lead, which may be useful in coupling an implantable medical device, is comprised of a first and second lead. The first lead has a first electrode coupled adjacent a distal end portion thereof. The distal end portion of the first lead is anchorable in the coronary sinus of a patient. The second lead is coupled with and moveable along the first lead. The second lead has a second electrode located thereon wherein the position of the first and second electrodes may be varied relative to one another by movement of the second lead along the first lead. A rubber tip holds the relative position of each electrode. | 12-04-2008 |
Jamey Vaughan, Peachtree City, GA US
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20080302929 | Method And Apparatus For Installing A Motion Sensor In A Luminaire - A method and apparatus for motion sensor installation includes an apparatus for installing a lighting accessory to a first luminaire having a luminaire housing. The bracket includes a coupling member operative to couple the bracket to one of the luminaire housings. A support member extends from the coupling member, and is operative to support the lighting accessory a first distance from the luminaire housing. An attachment member that is operative to attach the lighting accessory to the lighting accessory extends from the support member. The bracket couples the lighting accessory to the luminaire housing without extending the length of the luminaire or creating a substantial gap between two luminaires in a linear configuration. In one aspect, the lighting accessory can be a motion sensor that is operative to control the power to one or more of the luminaires. | 12-11-2008 |
Jamey Nunnally Vaughan, Senoia, GA US
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20100208476 | Light Fixture Having Socket Track Assemblies with Detachable Row Aligner - A light fixture includes an elongated channel and one or more lamp socket assemblies. The lamp socket assemblies include at least one lamp socket and a removable row aligner device. The row aligner device is separated from the lamp socket assembly and one side of the row aligner device is positioned in the base of the channel. A second light fixture slidably receives a second side of the row aligner device to provide a properly aligned row of two light fixtures. The lamp socket assemblies include pivot tabs that extend through and pivot within apertures of the channel. The pivot tabs allow the socket track assemblies to rotate from a shipping position where the lamps sockets are housed within the channel to an operational position where the lamp sockets are positioned upright for receiving lamps. | 08-19-2010 |
Joel Vaughan, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150350521 | FACILITATING COORDINATED MEDIA AND/OR INFORMATION CAPTURING AND AGGREGATION - A system and method for facilitating coordinated media and/or information capturing and aggregation are disclosed. A set of portable media capture devices may be determined for the coordinated media capture. Capture requests configured to start capture functionality on this set of portable media capture devices in coordination with each other may be determined and transmitted to the portable media capture devices. Media and/or information may be captured by the portable media capture devices in accordance with the capture requests. The captured media and/or information may be accessed by users of the portable media capture devices in an aggregated format. The aggregated format may include a panoramic, three dimensional, motion, a corroborated view, a collage, a blend, and/or any other aggregated format(s). | 12-03-2015 |
John Vaughan, Pepperell, MA US
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20120178442 | MULTIMODE LAND MOBILE RADIO - A multimode land mobile radio (LMR) and a method of communicating land mobile radio (LMR) content using an LMR device are provided. The LMR includes an LMR communication portion configured to provide communication with an LMR network and a cellular data network communication portion configured to provide communication with a cellular data network. | 07-12-2012 |
20130044710 | SYSTEM PROVIDING LAND MOBILE RADIO CONTENT USING A CELLULAR DATA NETWORK - A system and method for providing land mobile radio (LMR) content using a cellular data network is provided. The method includes communicating the LMR content via at least one of an LMR network and a cellular data network. The method further includes encapsulating the LMR content using a packet switching protocol when communicating the LMR content via the cellular data network. | 02-21-2013 |
John Thomas Vaughan, Stillwater, MN US
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20130278260 | System and Method for Parallel Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction Using Digital Beamforming - Systems and methods for beamforming algorithms for transmit-receive parallel magnetic resonance imaging (“pMRI”) applications are described. For any transmit configuration (e.g., using a single or multiple transmit elements) a weighted sum of the complex image data from each receiver is formed with a spatially-varying weighting. The weighting factor is obtained by solving an optimal refocusing problem at a set of points in the image space, which can include all the pixels in the image. The optimal refocusing of the transmit-receive configuration accounts for the spatially-varying SNR in deriving the coefficients of the weighted sum at every image pixel. | 10-24-2013 |
20130285659 | System and Method for Control of RF Circuits for Use With an MRI System - A system and method for automatically adjusting electrical performance of a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system during a medical imaging process of a subject to control changes in loading conditions of the RF coil caused by the subject during the medical imaging process. | 10-31-2013 |
John Thomas Vaughan, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090115417 | Three dimensional RF coil structures for field profiling - In one illustrative embodiment, a radio frequency (RF) coil is disclosed. The RF coil may include a plurality of transmission line elements, wherein at least one of the plurality of transmission line elements may have at least one dimension different than a dimension of another one of the plurality of transmission line elements. In some cases, each of the transmission line elements may include a signal line conductor and a ground plane conductor separated by a dielectric. | 05-07-2009 |
J. Thomas Vaughan, Stillwater, MN US
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20090237077 | RF COIL FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATION - An RF coil system for magnetic resonance applications includes a multi-channel RF coil transceiver and a multi-channel RF coil. The RF coil system is structured for reconfiguration between a plurality of operational modes. | 09-24-2009 |
J. Thomas Vaughan, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110312499 | COIL ELEMENT DECOUPLING FOR MRI - An RF coil adjacent an imaging region includes a plurality of conducting coil elements, with each conducting coil element including a proximal portion and a distal portion. The RF coil also includes a capacitance between the distal portions of the at least two conducting coil elements. A mutual coupling inductance between at least two conducting coil elements of the plurality of conducting coil elements is substantially cancelled by the capacitance between the distal portions of the at least two conducting coil elements. | 12-22-2011 |
Kevin E. Vaughan, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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20130138671 | AUTOMATICALLY RECOMMENDING ASYNCHRONOUS DISCUSSION FORUM POSTS DURING A REAL-TIME COLLABORATION - An approach for augmenting a real-time collaboration is presented. Content of a real-time collaboration is received. A key word which is included in the content or a theme of the content is determined. A match between the key word or theme of the real-time collaboration content and a theme of post(s) in a threaded discussion forum is determined. Based on the match, a display, on a monitor used for the real-time collaboration, of link(s) to the post(s) is initiated. | 05-30-2013 |
20140330909 | AUGMENTING A REAL-TIME COLLABORATION WITH RANKED ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD POSTS - An approach for augmenting a current instant message (IM) session is presented. The subjects of the first and second posts of electronic bulletin boards are determined to be similar to the text dialog of the IM session. The first post is determined to be from a first user who previously collaborated with a participant of the text dialog. The second post is determined to be from a second user who has not collaborated with the participant. Based in part on the first post being from the first user who previously collaborated with the participant and the second post being from the second user who has not collaborated with the participant, a first hyperlink to the first post is displayed relative to a second hyperlink to the second post to indicate the first post is ranked higher in relevance to the current IM session than the second post. | 11-06-2014 |
Laurence Michael Vaughan, Cockeysville, MD US
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20110059455 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIRECT CHEMICAL LYSIS - A direct chemical lysis composition includes an assay compatible buffer composition and an assay compatible surfactant. When combined with a specimen storage composition, such compositions prevent undesired modifications to nucleic acid and proteins lysed from cells in the biological sample. Assays of samples from such compositions do not require expensive and time-consuming steps such as centrifugation and prolonged high temperature processing. The direct chemical lysis composition of the present invention permits direct nucleic acid extraction from the cells in the biological sample without the need to decant off the transport media or otherwise exchange the transport media with assay compatible buffers. There is no need to combine the sample with proteinase K or another enzyme to extract nucleic acids from the cells. A method for lysing cells to obtain target nucleic acid for assay and a kit for combining the direct chemical lysis composition with a sample are also contemplated. | 03-10-2011 |
Laurence Michael Vaughan, Cockeyville, MD US
Lawrence Vaughan, Las Vegas, NV US
Lawrence Cameron Vaughan, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140045596 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF ONLINE GAMING CLIENTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining the location of online gaming clients are provided. The method includes receiving an initial connection request, identifying at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location, analyzing, using the computer device, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client, and allowing the client to use the computer device if the location is within a pre-determined area. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047431 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UPDATING ONLINE GAMING CLIENTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus for updating online gaming clients are provided. The method includes receiving an initial connection request, receiving a persistent connection request, establishing a persistent connection in response to the persistent connection request, receiving a request for state data via the persistent connection, determining, by the computer device, the requested state data, and transmitting the requested state data via the persistent connection. The method also includes receiving a user update via the persistent connection, and updating state data based on the user update. | 02-13-2014 |
Michael Gerard Vaughan, Bellmore, NY US
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20140156370 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COUPONS OVER A PAYMENT PROCESSING NETWORK - A system of electronically requesting, generating and processing a coupon over a payment processing network is provided. During a sales transaction, a purchaser at a point of sale (POS) terminal provides a customer identifier using a card with a magnetic stripe which is read by a magnetic card reader and then transmitted across the payment processing network along with product identifiers on the products being purchased. The customer identifier includes a banking identification number (BIN) which is read by a first server in the payment processing network and then forwarded to a coupon server. The coupon server uses the customer identifier and product identifier to select any coupons that are available for use by the purchaser and transmits the coupons back to the POS terminal, where the coupons are applied to the sales transaction. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156375 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COUPONS OVER A PAYMENT PROCESSING NETWORK - A system of electronically requesting, generating and processing a coupon over a payment processing network is provided. During a sales transaction, a purchaser at a point of sale (POS) terminal provides a customer identifier using a card with a magnetic stripe which is read by a magnetic card reader and then transmitted across the payment processing network along with product identifiers on the products being purchased. The customer identifier includes a banking identification number (BIN) which is read by a first server in the payment processing network and then forwarded to a coupon server. The coupon server uses the customer identifier and product identifier to select any coupons that are available for use by the purchaser and transmits the coupons back to the POS terminal, where the coupons are applied to the sales transaction. | 06-05-2014 |
Michael Lee Vaughan US
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20120252304 | CONVERTIBLE ITEM FOR FOLDING INTO A PLAY FIELD - Described is a convertible item that is portable and that can be easily folded into a playing field through the use of one or more pop-up elements. For example, the convertible item is a substantially flat item that can transition between a first state, in which it is substantially flat, to a second state, in which the pop-up element is affixed in an upright position. In the second state, the convertible item operates as a playing field to allow users to play on its surface. For example, the playing field includes goals (in a soccer or hockey aspect) or can be formed to include a ramp (in a toy skateboard aspect). The convertible item is any suitably flat item, such as a folder for papers, or a greeting card. Thus, it can transition between a folder or card, to a playing field. | 10-04-2012 |
Neil Vaughan, White, GA US
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20100090050 | MODULAR CREEL - A portable creel for organizing yarn packages and directing yarn to a tufting machine. A portable creel provides flexibility for carpet manufactures in that operators can pre-load portable creels with yarn packages for future runs and move them into position when needed. In one aspect, the portable creel comprises an outer frame and a movable inner frame. The inner frame is configured to hold a plurality of yarn packages and the outer frame comprises a plurality of tubes configured to direct the yarn from the yarn packages to a header. The header, in turn, directs the yarn from the portable creel to specific portions of a tufting machine. | 04-15-2010 |
Neil Vaughan, Rydal, GA US
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20110100277 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING THE TENSION OF YARN IN A TUFTING MACHINE - A tufting machine for forming tufted carpet having means for inserting loops of at least two different yarns into a backing material moving through the tufting machine and means for controlling the deviation of the ratio of different yarns projecting from a top surface of the backing material. It is contemplated that the tufting machine can be used to maintain the color of the tufted carpet at a desired color during the operation of the tufting machine. | 05-05-2011 |
20120137944 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING A TUFTING MACHINE FOR FORMING TUFTED CARPET - The invention relates to a control system for a tufting machine configured for forming tufted carpet. The tufting machine can have a system controller in communication with the tufting machine and with a plurality of yarn feed controllers for controlling operation of yarn feed motors that are configured to supply yarn from a source of yarn to the tufting machine. The system controller is programmable to enable input of a plurality of predetermined yarn feed profiles for selected stitches of a programmed pattern to be tufted such that, although at least two of the predetermined yarn feed profiles can be different, substantially the same feed length of yarn is used from each of the plurality of yarns. | 06-07-2012 |
20130047904 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING A TUFTING MACHINE FOR FORMING CARPET WITH ENHANCED SEAMS - A carpet and method for producing same that comprises an enhanced seam suitable for separation of an installation portion of the carpet and sacrificial edge portions of the produced carpet. | 02-28-2013 |
20130340660 | Methods and Devices for Controlling a Tufting Machine for Forming Tufted Carpet - The invention relates to a control system for a tufting machine configured for forming tufted carpet. The tufting machine can have a system controller in communication with the tufting machine and with a plurality of yarn feed controllers for controlling operation of yarn feed motors that are configured to supply yarn from a source of yarn to the tufting machine. The system controller is programmable to enable input of a plurality of predetermined yarn feed profiles for selected stitches of a programmed pattern to be tufted such that, although at least two of the predetermined yarn feed profiles can be different, substantially the same feed length of yarn is used from each of the plurality of yarns. | 12-26-2013 |
Paul A. Vaughan, Dallas, TX US
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20090118764 | ANTERIOR PARTIAL TRANSPEDICULAR STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CERVICAL SPINE - Techniques for anterior partial transpedicular stabilization for cervical spine are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, techniques may be realized as a vertebral stabilizing assembly comprising a first vertebral screw having a shaft with a threaded portion and an engaging portion, a second vertebral screw having a shaft with a threaded portion and an engaging portion, and a beveled connecting member configured to be coupled to the first vertebral screw and the second vertebral screw. The threaded portion of the first vertebral screw may be configured for threading engagement with a vertebral body of a first vertebra along a first plane, and the threaded portion of the second vertebral screw may be configured for threading engagement with a vertebral body of the first vertebra along a second plane. The first vertebral screw may cross the second vertebral screw but the first vertebral screw may not intersect the second vertebral screw. | 05-07-2009 |
20110270315 | Techniques For Anterior Partial Transpedicular Stabilization - Techniques for anterior partial transpedicular stabilization are disclosed. The vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae including a first vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion, and a second vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion. The vertebral stabilization assembly may also include a third vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion, and a fourth vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion. The vertebral stabilization assembly may further include a beveled connecting member having a first end and a second end and the first end of the beveled connecting member is configured to engage with the first vertebral screw and the second vertebral screw and the second end of the connecting member configured to engage with the third vertebral screw and the fourth vertebral screw. | 11-03-2011 |
20140172025 | VERTEBRAL SCREW ARRANGEMENT WITH LOCKING PIN - Techniques for anterior partial transpedicular stabilization are disclosed. The techniques may be realized as a vertebral stabilization assembly including a first vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion, and a second vertebral screw having a shaft with a first end, a threaded portion, and an engaging portion, the threaded portions configured for threading engagement of the vertebral screw with a vertebral body of a first vertebra. The vertebral stabilization assembly may further include a beveled connecting member having a first end and a second end configured to be disposed adjacent to a first side portion of an anterior side of the first vertebra, the first end of the beveled connecting member configured to engage with the first vertebral screw and the second vertebral screw. | 06-19-2014 |
Paul Bradford Vaughan, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090119597 | ACTION REPRESENTATION DURING SLIDE GENERATION - Techniques for displaying object animations on a slide are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, objects on a slide may be assigned actions when generating or editing the slide. The effects of the actions on the slide are depicted using one or more respective representations which represent the slide as it will appear after implementation of one or more corresponding actions. | 05-07-2009 |
20100169790 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A PRESENTATION - Techniques for remotely controlling a presentation application are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, a device, such as a handheld device, is linked over a network with a presentation running on a presentation application. In one embodiment, the remote control application allows the presentation to be controlled over the network by direct communication with the presentation application. In certain embodiments, the remote control application displays parts of the presentation, such as a slide being currently presented, and allows navigation of the presentation. In addition, in certain embodiments, the remote control application displays presentation notes, preview slides, or other information useful to a presenter operating the remote control application. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169951 | REMOTE SLIDE PRESENTATION - Techniques for remotely viewing a presentation are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, a host device executing a presentation application makes a presentation available over a network. In one embodiment, a remote device receives presentation data corresponding to a currently displayed slide of the presentation. The remote device may then display a representation of the currently displayed slide at the remote location. | 07-01-2010 |
20120284774 | REMOTE SLIDE PRESENTATION - Techniques for remotely viewing a presentation are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, a host device executing a presentation application makes a presentation available over a network. In one embodiment, a remote device receives presentation data corresponding to a currently displayed slide of the presentation. The remote device may then display a representation of the currently displayed slide at the remote location. | 11-08-2012 |
20130125003 | ACTION REPRESENTATION DURING SLIDE GENERATION - Techniques for displaying object animations on a slide are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, objects on a slide may be assigned actions when generating or editing the slide. The effects of the actions on the slide are depicted using one or more respective representations which represent the slide as it will appear after implementation of one or more corresponding actions. | 05-16-2013 |
Randal Vaughan, Fountain Inn, SC US
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20080236717 | PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING A MULTILAYER DEVICE AND DEVICE MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A process for forming a multilayer ceramic capacitor. The process includes depositing a ceramic precursor on a substrate and an electrode ink in a predetermined pattern on the ceramic precursor to form a green sheet. The electrode ink has an adhesion promoter incorporated therein. The green sheet is overlayed with at least one second green sheet to form a layered green sheet which is then fused under pressure. | 10-02-2008 |
Richard Vaughan, Wanaque, NJ US
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20120271653 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL MESSAGING - A computer system generates medical messages based on an analysis of medical information associated with healthcare providers. The analyzed medical information may be derived from medical records and/or insurance claims, such as those that may be managed by a clearing house entity that manages the processing of medical insurance claims. Healthcare providers having certain patients that meet various analysis criteria may be identified for purposes of generating the messages that can serve to inform the health care providers about potential medical treatments and procedures, such as new drugs, that be significant for the health care provider and may also be significant to the patients of the health care provider who may be identified in the messages. | 10-25-2012 |
Richard A. Vaughan, Seattle, WA US
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20100205018 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INVENTORY - A system and method for managing inventory data are provided. A travel server obtains inventory data from one or more inventory suppliers and stores the inventory data as SKU group, SKU and SKU inventory records. The travel server utilizes the SKU group, SKU and SKU inventory records. The travel server utilizes the SKU group, SKU and SKU inventory records to process user requests for available inventory and supplier inventory action requests. | 08-12-2010 |
20100318386 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING RESERVATION REQUESTS FOR ONE OR MORE INVENTORY ITEMS - A system and method for managing reservation requests for one or more inventory items are provided. A user reservation request is obtained and processed to identify inventory data matching the reservation request. Reservation transaction, reservation items and reservation inventory records are generated corresponding to the user reservation request. If the transaction can be completed, a confirmation is sent to the user and a notification is sent to a supplier. | 12-16-2010 |
Richard George Vaughan, Marietta, GA US
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20080270591 | Event Notification - A method, apparatus, computer program product, and computer system for ensuring consistency between data displayed by multiple independent client programs that can simultaneously display server-provided data. The data are accessible only from a server that is not persistently connected to the client computer systems) displaying the data, so the client programs cannot retrieve the data independently without sending a request to the server. Client programs do not poll the server by sending a request to learn that data capable of being displayed by the multiple client programs have been updated. Instead, client programs are notified by the server program receiving the request to change the data at the time the request is received. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert A. Vaughan, Leander, TX US
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20090171161 | STEERABLE ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS - Flexible, steerable, endoscopic instruments include a handle, a flexible shaft, and an end effector. The handle includes an actuator for controlling the end effector. The handle also includes a steering mechanism for steering the endoscopic instrument. The steering mechanism includes one or more tensioning members configured to increase or decrease a tension force on one or more steering wires that are attached to one or more steerable portions of the flexible shaft. | 07-02-2009 |
20090259141 | STEERABLE TOOL GUIDE FOR USE WITH FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC MEDICAL DEVICES - An articulatable, steerable tool guide includes a maneuverable head subassembly, a flexible or rigid insertion tube subassembly, and a handle subassembly. The tool guide defines at least one inner lumen extending through the length of the tool guide, with each such lumen being adapted to receive a flexible endoscopic medical device. | 10-15-2009 |
20100249814 | TISSUE MANIPULATION AND SECUREMENT SYSTEM - Tissue manipulation and securement systems are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member and has a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member pivotably coupled to the lower jaw member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to the upper jaw member and is used to urge the jaw members from a low-profile configuration to an open configuration for receiving tissue. The tissue manipulation assembly may be advanced through a shape-lockable endoscopic device, a conventional endoscope, or directly by itself into a patient. A second tool can be used in combination with the tissue manipulation assembly to engage tissue and manipulate the tissue in conjunction with the tissue manipulation assembly. | 09-30-2010 |
Robert Keith Vaughan, Huntersville, NC US
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20090030751 | Threat Modeling and Risk Forecasting Model - A system and method for determining residual business risks by correlating threats, controls, business continuity factors, and other general risk considerations is described. Requirements of an initiative of a project are mapped to a taxonomy, and the mapped requirements are rated with respect to its importance to the project. Projected changes in the mapped requirements are forecasted over a specified period of time, such as an eighteen month period. A threat to the project is mapped to the taxonomy, and the mapped threat is rated with respect to its impact on the project. Projected changes in the effectiveness of the control are forecasted based upon historical data, a maturity rating, and the rated effectiveness of the control. Residual risk associated with the project is then determined, and adjustments to one or more resources associated with the project may be made to reduce the determined residual risk. | 01-29-2009 |
Ron Vaughan, Gilbert, AZ US
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20130075494 | VAFN SYSTEMS WITH NOZZLE LOCKING ASSEMBLIES - A nozzle locking assembly is provided for an aircraft with a thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) having a transcowl and a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system having a nozzle. The nozzle locking assembly includes a rod coupled to a fixed structure of the aircraft; and a locking mechanism mounted on the transcowl and configured to, when the transcowl is in a first position, engage the rod to unlock the nozzle locking assembly and to, when the transcowl is in a second position, disengage from the rod to lock the nozzle locking assembly | 03-28-2013 |
20130078081 | VAFN SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED DRIVE COUPLING ASSEMBLIES AND BRAKES - An actuation system is provided for a variable area fan nozzle assembly of an aircraft. The actuation system includes a motor configured to generate a torque; a nozzle; and a drive coupling assembly coupled to the motor and the nozzle. The drive coupling assembly includes a first position in which the torque from the motor is transferred to the nozzle to translate the nozzle and a second position in which the torque from the motor is not transferred to the nozzle. The drive coupling assembly includes a first end portion and a second end portion, the first and second end portions mating with one another in the first position and disengaged from one another in the second position. | 03-28-2013 |
20130145743 | CASE ASSEMBLY WITH FUEL DRIVEN ACTUATION SYSTEMS - A thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) for a case assembly of an aircraft is provided. The TRAS includes a fuel-driven motor; one or more actuators coupled to the fuel-driven motor; and a transcowl coupled to the actuators such that the fuel-driven drives the transcowl during operation. | 06-13-2013 |
20130145768 | CASE ASSEMBLY WITH FUEL OR HYDRAULIC DRIVEN VAFN ACTUATION SYSTEMS - A variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system for an aircraft is provided. The VAFN system includes a fluid-driven motor configured to receive a fluid; one or more actuators coupled to the fluid-driven motor; and a nozzle assembly coupled to the actuators such that the motor drives the nozzle assembly during operation. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146708 | CASE ASSEMBLIES WITH COMMON CONTROLS - A case assembly for an aircraft is provided. The assembly includes a thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) configured to provide braking assistance to the aircraft; a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system configured to adjust an engine exhaust of the aircraft; and a common control group coupled to the TRAS and the VAFN system for controlling operation of the TRAS and the VAFN system. | 06-13-2013 |
20130264399 | THRUST REVERSER ACTUATOR WITH PRIMARY LOCK - Actuator assembly includes a housing assembly, a ball screw, a ball nut, and a lock. The ball screw is rotationally mounted on and extends from the housing assembly, is coupled to receive an actuator drive torque, and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to rotate. The ball nut is rotationally supported on the ball screw and is configured, in response to rotation of the ball screw, to translate thereon between a stowed position and a deployed position. The lock is disposed at least partially within the housing assembly and is configured to move between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock prevents the ball nut from translating out of the stowed position when the lock is in the lock position and the ball nut is in the stowed position. | 10-10-2013 |
20140230583 | ACTUATOR INCLUDING HANDLING-PROOF POSITION FEEDBACK MECHANISM - An actuator includes a housing assembly, an actuator shaft, an actuation member, and an anti-rotation rod. The actuator shaft is rotationally mounted in the housing assembly, is adapted to receive a drive torque, and is configured, upon receipt of the drive torque, to rotate. The actuation member is mounted on the actuator shaft, and is configured to translate in response to rotation of the actuator shaft. The anti-rotation rod is coupled to the actuator housing and extends therefrom. The anti-rotation is rod configured to at least selectively engage, and thereby prevent rotation of, the actuation member. | 08-21-2014 |
20150078879 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE COWL DOOR MOVEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for controlling the movement of an aircraft engine cowl door between an open position and a closed position. The system includes an electric motor, at least one actuator, and an electrically operated brake. The actuator is coupled to the motor and is operable to move the cowl door between the closed and the open position. The electrically operated brake is coupled to the electric motor and the at least one actuator and is configured, upon being energized, to supply a unidirectional resisting torque load to the electric motor that does not prevent motor rotation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150107220 | VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED DRIVE COUPLINGS - A VAFN system is provided for a fan case of an engine. The system includes a motor; a gearbox; an actuator; a nozzle; and a drive coupling extending between the gearbox and the actuator and configured to transmit the mechanical torque from the motor to the actuator. The drive coupling includes an external tube extending from a first one of the gearbox or the actuator, the external tube defining first and second slots extending in a longitudinal direction, and an internal tube extending from a second one of the gearbox or the actuator and at least partially extending within the external tube, the internal tube including a pin with first and second ends respectively positioned within the first and second slots such that the internal tube is configured to translate within the external tube and to be rotatably coupled to the external tube. | 04-23-2015 |
20150300294 | ROTARY HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVEN HYBRID THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEM WITH END-OF-STROKE SNUBBING - An aircraft thrust reverser actuation system includes a plurality of actuator assemblies that are each configured, upon receipt of a drive torque, to move to a position. The rotary hydraulic motor is coupled to each of the actuator assemblies and is configured, upon receipt of hydraulic fluid, to rotate and supply the drive torque to each of the actuator assemblies. The control valve is in fluid communication with the rotary hydraulic motor and is configured, upon receipt of electrical current, to move to a valve position based on the magnitude of the received electrical current, to thereby control the direction and flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motor. The valve control is configured, upon receipt of thrust reverser commands, to supply the electrical current to the control valve and selectively vary the magnitude of the electrical current based on the positions of the actuator assemblies. | 10-22-2015 |
Ryan Vaughan, Nassau, NY US
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20110130034 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED MOLDED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A substrate structure is provided, the substrate structure comprising: a molded substrate located within a connector body of a coaxial cable connector and an electrical structure mechanically connected to the molded substrate. The electrical structure is located in a position that is external to a signal path of a radio frequency (RF) signal flowing through the coaxial cable connector. | 06-02-2011 |
Ryan A. Vaughan, Macomb, MI US
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20130069346 | INTERIOR ROOF RETAINER - An airbag deployment system for a vehicle is provided. The airbag deployment system can include an airbag positioned between a vehicle frame and a headliner. The airbag deployment system can also include a retainer positioned along the headliner. The retainer can have a rib positioned and configured above the airbag. When the airbag is deployed, the rib can urge the airbag away from the rib in a direction of a lower, external side edge of the headliner, toward an interior portion of the vehicle. | 03-21-2013 |
Sean A. Vaughan, Maple Valley, WA US
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20130025422 | WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEM WITH STANDOFF DISTANCE CONTROL - A cutting head of a waterjet cutting system is provided having an environment control device and a measurement device. The environment control device is positioned to act on a surface of a workpiece at least during a measurement operation to establish a measurement area on the surface of the workpiece substantially unobstructed by fluid. The measurement device is positioned to selectively obtain information from within the measurement area indicative of a position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece. A control system is further provided and operable to position the cutting head relative to the workpiece at a standoff distance based at least in part on the information indicative of the position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece obtained by the measurement device. A method of operating a waterjet cutting system is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
Stephen Vaughan, Medford, MA US
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20110257738 | FLOW OPTIMIZED POLYMERIC HEART VALVE - A polymeric heart valve is disclosed which includes a valve body having a central axis and including a conduit extending along the central axis from an inflow end to an outflow end; and at least three flexible leaflets extending from the body into the conduit, each of the leaflets defining an attachment curve with the body. Respective pairs of leaflets each define a commissure located proximal the body. The at least three leaflets define a partially open position at rest, a fully open position deflecting away from the central axis during forward blood flow along a direction from the inflow end to the outflow end, and a closed position deflecting toward the central axis during reverse blood flow along a direction from the outflow end to the inflow end. | 10-20-2011 |
20120142995 | RADIOPAQUE CANNULA MARKER - A method is disclosed of applying a radiopaque marker to a cannula for use with an intracardiac pump, the method including: obtaining a band of radiopaque polymer material; placing the band around an outer diameter of the cannula, the cannula including a flexible tubular wall formed around and supported by a coil of shape memory material; placing a heat shrink tube around the band and the cannula; heating the band and the polymer tube to: soften the band, cause the heat shrink tube to shrink and apply force on the softened band towards the cannula, and cause the softened band to be welded to the cannula to form a radiopaque marker in a portion of the tubular wall; and removing the heat shrink tube. | 06-07-2012 |
Steven Bradley Vaughan US
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20120167479 | Materials Processing Medium and Method - An abrasive element consisting substantially of a glass material that is at least partially devitrified. | 07-05-2012 |
Steven E. Vaughan, Rochester, MN US
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20110219371 | Managing and Reporting Conflicts Between Multiple Users Accessing A Logically Partitioned Computer System - A management system for managing computer resources assigned by a hypervisor to one or more logical partitions and/or one or more appliance partitions in a multi-user computer system receives login information from a new user logging into the computer system through a service interface (e.g. a hardware management console) or a non-service interface, builds a conflict list, and sends the conflict list for presentation to the new user. The new user is notified of any users that are logged into any part of the computer system that could conflict with the new user's actions. Such users may be logged into the computer system through service and/or non-service interfaces. In one embodiment, the new user can choose to continue logging in irrespective of any conflicts shown. After choosing to continue, the new user is preferably requested to input an end-time. This end-time may be displayed, in turn, to all subsequent users that log into any part of the computer system that could cause conflict. The management system is preferably a component of the hypervisor. | 09-08-2011 |
Steven R. Vaughan, Chisago Lake Township, MN US
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20140331601 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE SORBENT PARTICLES, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A thermoplastic composition is disclosed that includes a thermoplastic polymer and volatile organic compound sorbent particles, and that exhibits a viscosity of no greater than 15,000 centipoise at 177° C. | 11-13-2014 |
Susanne F. Vaughan, Austin, TX US
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20120174581 | Closed-Loop Systems and Methods for Geothermal Electricity Generation - A system includes at least one pipe system defining a closed-loop fluid conduit configured to circulate a fluid into a cased well and through at least a portion of a subterranean thermal reservoir to heat the fluid. The system further includes a thermal power system coupled to the at least one pipe system and configured to generate electricity from heat carried by the fluid. | 07-12-2012 |
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Taylor Vaughan, Melbourne, FL US
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20090123902 | Method And System For The Preparation Of The General Education Development Test - The present invention is directed to a method and system for individualizing preparation for a high school equivalency test. The method and system comprise obtaining from the individual an initial skills assessment in one or more subject areas of the high school equivalency test. The initial skills assessment provides a raw score in one of the subject areas. The method and system further comprise determining an Alpha score for the respective subject area based on the initial skills assessment. The Alpha score is a difference between a passing score for the high school equivalency test and the raw score from the initial skills assessment in the same subject area. | 05-14-2009 |
Thomas A. Vaughan, Farmville, VA US
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20090088672 | INTERCHANGEABLE BACK SCRATCHING DEVICE - A back scratching device for mounting on a corner which includes a mounting element and a scratching element. The mounting element is mounted on the wall while the scratching element is releasable attached to the mounting element. The external surface of the scratching element is a material appropriate for scratching the user's back. | 04-02-2009 |
20090133205 | BACK SCRUBBING DEVICE - A back scrubbing device for mounting on a wall which includes a base, a platform, a hinged frame and a latching means for securing a scrubbing material on the platform within the frame. The device consists of a layered base and a hinged frame. A platform is attached to the external surface of the base. Within the hinged frame are frame elements which are generally centered over the platform. Along one edge of the hinged frame are hinges which connect the hinged frame to the base. Along the opposite edge is a securing mechanism, preferably a latch. | 05-28-2009 |
Tim Vaughan, Pueblo West, CO US
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20120325069 | Slice blade assembly with non-welded replaceable blades - A slice blade assembly for various produce items is provided. A circular array of V-shaped blades is carried in an outer support ring. Each blade is held in place by a new non-welded block and nut which interlock with bent tabs formed at the tips of each blade. Each blade is adjustable since each blade is bendable at its apex. Each worn or damaged blade may be removed and replaced without replacing the block and nut that support the blade. | 12-27-2012 |
Tim Vaughan, Pueblo, CO US
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20140065275 | Fruit chunking and spear forming method and apparatus - A system for automatically forming chunks and spears at high speed from unpeeled fruit items is provided. The fruit is sliced into unpeeled wedges. The unpeeled wedges are conveyed into a plurality of staggered transverse chunking blades, wherein the flesh, but not the peel, is cut sequentially from the center of each wedge outwardly, flattening each wedge. A peel removal knife is located to sever the peel of each wedge from the center outwardly after the transverse chunk cutting blades have cut the flesh. Spears may be formed by deleting some of the transverse chunking blades. | 03-06-2014 |
Ty C. Vaughan, Charlotte, NC US
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20120290355 | Identification of Customer Behavioral Characteristic Data - Systems and methods for identifying one or more customer behavioral characteristics based on data received from one or more sources is provided. The system and method include receiving customer data from a first source which may include a current access parameter and a plurality of previous access parameters. A pattern may be identified in the current access parameter and previous access parameters. The system and method may include receiving customer data from a second data source different from the first data source. A second current access parameter and second plurality of previous parameters may be received and a pattern may be identified between the second current access parameter and the second previous parameters. The identified patterns may be compiled to identify one or more customer behavioral characteristics. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290398 | Content Distribution Utilizing Customer Behavioral Characteristic Data - Systems and methods for providing content to a user at an account accessing device is described A first user input may be received at a first account processing device. A type of channel between the user and the account accessing device, a temporal parameter associated with the first access, user used financial entity services associated with at least one account of the user and current allowable actions on the first account by the user may be determined. A second user input may be received indicating an action, of the current allowable actions, of the user at the first account accessing device. Content for output to the user upon another occurrence of the user accessing the first account accessing device may be determined. The content may be based upon at least one behavioral characteristic of the user and may be an offer for at least one user unused financial entity service. | 11-15-2012 |
William M. Vaughan, Panama City, FL US
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20150238379 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR TREATING CONCUSSIVE SYMPTOMS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND FOR PRE-TREATMENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM INJURIES - A system and method are provided for performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to stop a cascading effect of an inflammatory response to an injury. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is performed during the inflammation to suppress the release of cytokines, most preferably, within 72 hours of sustaining the injury. Subject to evaluation of the patient, at least a second hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment is performed. | 08-27-2015 |