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Alexander D. Cope, Boca Raton, FL US
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20080255930 | Individually Controlled and Protected Targeted Incentive Distribution System - A targeted information and incentive distribution system that protects consumer privacy and analyzes individuals', including individual households' or individual groups, purchase histories obtained from several retailers and other providers of goods and/or services to determine targeted information and/or incentives to deliver to individuals. Purchase history and other relevant data for each individual user are accumulated at a computer that is under the control of that user and analyzed to determine which targeted information items and/or incentives to deliver to that individual user. Purchase history data in the exemplary embodiment is only maintained at the user's computer so as to increase the privacy for the user of this extensive purchase history data that was derived from multiple sources. Abridged purchase history data that does not contain information to identify the individual to which it pertains is uploaded for comprehensive analysis to develop future purchase incentive programs. | 10-16-2008 |
Cathy S. Cope, North Las Vegas, NV US
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20140283424 | TRANSLUCENT PET TAG COVER - The invention is directed to covers, and more particularly to pet tag covers designed to reduce sound caused by movement and impact. Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a pet tag cover comprising two translucent cover halves and an adhesive edge. Each translucent cover half has an inner side and an outer side. The adhesive edge is located along the inner side of each translucent cover half. In another embodiment, at least one cover half further includes an inner side with an indent. Each indent is centered within the inner side and configured to receive a pet tag. In another embodiment, at least one inner side of a translucent cover edge defined the adhesive edge to be located between the edge of the inner side and the indent. | 09-25-2014 |
Christopher R. Cope, North Potomac, MD US
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20130086549 | FLOW-OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOUD COMPUTING - A cloud computing interface includes a high-level compiler uses a modified flow language referred-to as “Resilient Optimizing Flow Language” (ROFL) that converts inputs relating to source program and data definitions to generate bytecode objects that can be used by an execution engine to allocate input data to “processes” created by the execution engine based on available resources, so as to evaluate or perform particular tasks on the input data. | 04-04-2013 |
20130262827 | APPARATUS AND METHOD USING HYBRID LENGTH INSTRUCTION WORD - A parallel processing computer architecture utilizes hybrid length instruction words that mix vectors and Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) or other parallel processing instructions to enable data-parallel and task-parallel instructions to be run simultaneously with reduced redundancy and code size inefficiency. | 10-03-2013 |
Daniel P. Cope, Boca Raton, FL US
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20080255930 | Individually Controlled and Protected Targeted Incentive Distribution System - A targeted information and incentive distribution system that protects consumer privacy and analyzes individuals', including individual households' or individual groups, purchase histories obtained from several retailers and other providers of goods and/or services to determine targeted information and/or incentives to deliver to individuals. Purchase history and other relevant data for each individual user are accumulated at a computer that is under the control of that user and analyzed to determine which targeted information items and/or incentives to deliver to that individual user. Purchase history data in the exemplary embodiment is only maintained at the user's computer so as to increase the privacy for the user of this extensive purchase history data that was derived from multiple sources. Abridged purchase history data that does not contain information to identify the individual to which it pertains is uploaded for comprehensive analysis to develop future purchase incentive programs. | 10-16-2008 |
Daniel S. Cope, West Chester, OH US
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20090321491 | Edge Detection System - An edge detection system including an elongated sheet defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one edge and a sensor positioned relative to the elongated sheet, the sensor defining a scan field having a null zone, wherein the sensor is moveable relative to the sheet in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to align the null zone with the edge. | 12-31-2009 |
20100198552 | Camber Tracking System - An edge detection system including an elongated sheet defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one edge and a sensor positioned relative to the elongated sheet, the sensor defining a scan field having a null zone, wherein the sensor is moveable relative to the sheet in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to align the null zone with the edge. | 08-05-2010 |
David Cope, Medfield, MA US
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20080284257 | DIRECT DRIVE CONTROLLER WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK - A reliable and cost-efficient direct drive force feedback motor is suitable for joystick applications, allowing multiple degrees of output freedom, requiring no coil commutation, and permitting compact packaging. A multiple degree-of-freedom motor consistent with the invention comprises an output shaft, a stator, and a rotor. The stator comprises first and second lamination stacks, each lamination stack having an interior curved surface and a coil wound thereon, the lamination stacks being disposed adjacent the output shaft. The rotor is fixed to the output shaft and movably supported adjacent the stator with an air gap disposed between the rotor and the stator, the rotor including at least one magnet disposed thereon and being movable along the interior curved surface of the lamination stacks in directions defining at least first and second degrees of freedom. Energization of the coil of the first lamination stack establishes a first magnetic field to urge the output shaft to rotate in a first plane, and energization of the coil of the second lamination stack establishes a second magnetic field to urge the output shaft to rotate in a second plane substantially orthogonal to the first plane. | 11-20-2008 |
David B. Cope, Medfield, MA US
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20090121558 | Flexible Electromagnetic Valve Actuator Modeling and Performance - The system contains a first planar permanent magnet having a first direction of magnetization and a first opening formed therein. A second planar permanent magnet has a second direction of magnetization and a second opening formed therein. The second opening is axially aligned with the first opening. The direction of magnetization of the first planar permanent magnet opposes the direction of magnetization of the second planar permanent magnet. A plurality of stationary coils are provided, wherein at least one of the stationary coils is located within the first opening and at least one of the stationary coils is located within the second opening. A pair of extension members traverses the first opening and the second opening. A magnetizable slug is integral with each of the extension members. | 05-14-2009 |
20100200788 | Method and System for a Magnetic Actuator - The system contains a top permanent magnet and a bottom permanent magnet. The bottom magnet is axially aligned with the top magnet. The top magnet and the bottom magnet have substantially opposing magnetization. A top coil is positioned substantially enclosing the top magnet. A bottom coil is positioned substantially enclosing the bottom magnet. A ferromagnetic spacer is positioned between the top magnet and the bottom magnet. A slug is slidably positioned within the top coil and bottom coil. The slug has an opening formed therein. The slug opening is sized and positioned to slidably receive at least one of the top magnet, the bottom magnet, and the ferromagnetic spacer. An actuating member is integral with the slug. | 08-12-2010 |
20110158057 | MAGNETIC DISPLAY FOR WATCHES - A smaller sized flip dot display utilizes a magnetically actuated segment that rotates between two orientations. The orientations display two different optical states. There are disclosed various designs implementing magnetic actuators in conjunction with one or more of microcontrollers, capacitors, balanced flippers, sequentially driven flippers and other features to reduce power consumption of small mobile devices such as watches. | 06-30-2011 |
20150361926 | INCREASED DIESEL ENGINE EFFICIENCY BY USING NITROUS OXIDE AS A FUEL ADDITIVE - A diesel engine fuel delivery system is equipped for addition of N | 12-17-2015 |
20150361930 | IMPROVED DIESEL ENGINE EFFICIENCY BY TIMING OF IGNITION AND COMBUSTION USING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT - An exemplary embodiment of a UV light injector assembly is used to apply intense light that includes short wavelength UV to the interior of an engine cylinder near the desired time of fuel ignition. In an example embodiment, the light is produced by a short-arc xenon flash lamp. This flash lamp includes an integral reflector (e.g., a parabolic reflector) to collimate the majority of its light into parallel rays. The assembly includes a window for passing UV light into the cylinder. To direct the collimated rays of light from the flash lamp through the window a UV-transparent condensing lens is used to focus the light from the flash lamp onto the window. | 12-17-2015 |
20160032873 | REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION OF SPARK IGNITION ENGINES - Atomic oxygen is provided for the purpose of promoting reliable ignition and smooth combustion in a spark ignition internal combustion engine is to disperse a low concentration of an atomic oxygen precursor, such as nitrous oxide (N2O), into the flammable mixture of air and gasoline vapor prior to the time of ignition. The introduction of N2O may take place in the intake manifold, in the stream of exhaust gas being returned as part of the EGR process, or directly into the combustion chamber (for example through a small orifice in the base of the spark plug or through a small nozzle located elsewhere in the cylinder head). Introduction of N2O directly into the combustion chamber may be continuous, or it may be pulsed so as to occur at the time of or shortly before, spark ignition. | 02-04-2016 |
Delbert Cope, Orlando, FL US
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20140186801 | INSTRUCTOR-LEAD TRAINING ENVIRONMENT AND INTERFACES THEREWITH - An infantry training simulation system comprising at least one firing lane, with at least one display arranged substantially near the end of the firing lane. A trainee experiencing the simulation can carry at least one physical or virtual weapon, which is typically similar to a traditional infantry weapon. To facilitate navigation and other interaction with the simulation, the weapon is preferably outfitted with at least one controller. At least one computer is communicatively coupled to the display and the weapon. The computer can monitor input from the at least one controller, and modifies the training simulation displayed on the display based on the input. | 07-03-2014 |
Dennis Allen Cope, Crossville, TN US
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20090221408 | RAPID FILM BONDING USING PATTERN PRINTED ADHESIVE - Various processes for the creation of a film to film bond using printed patterns of adhesive traces. In some implementations of the process, control of the process including control of the temperature of the adhesive and film to a temperature approaching the heat distortion temperature for the film will vary the strength of the bond from a frangible bond to a bond the tears the film, (a film-tearing bond). Some implementations of the process may be used to produce bonded films at web speed rates that are significantly higher than commercial rates for heat seal processes. | 09-03-2009 |
Frederick O. Cope, Dublin, OH US
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20150023876 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND KITS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CD206 EXPRESSING CELL-RELATED DISORDERS - A method of diagnosing a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder by administering a pharmaceutical composition to a subject, the composition including a carrier molecule having a detectable moiety attached thereto. The carrier molecule has a dextran backbone, and at least one receptor substrate conjugated, directly or indirectly, to the dextran backbone, wherein the receptor substrate is chosen so as to specifically bind to CD206. A method of treating a CD206 expressing cell-related disorder is also provided, as well as an ex vivo method and kit for quantitating the number of cells expressing CD206 in a bodily fluid. | 01-22-2015 |
Frederick O. Cope, Westerville, OH US
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20100003674 | Adult stem cells, molecular signatures, and applications in the evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy of mammalian conditions - MicroRNA genes are associated with regulatory elements of living cells of all species. The perturbations of the expression of these genes and their gene products in the cell or genomic structure or chromosomal architecture of a cell provide specific signatures on the condition of the cell and even the organism. Evaluation of miR gene expression can therefore be used to indicate the presence and state of specific cell types and/or their state of differentiation relative to their surrounding tissue. The present invention relates to the identification of a stem cell-specific signature or signatures composed of protein and/or nucleic acid markers expressed by virtue of the position of a cell or cells in the time line of its/their development and the impact of the cells' environment on this signature as it relates to the cells' stem cell potential. The composition and combination of these signatures provides a means of identifying, manipulating and differentiating said adult stem cells and thus, their acquisition and utilization in research, diagnosis, and therapy of normal and pathological conditions. | 01-07-2010 |
20120270826 | ADULT STEM CELLS, MOLECULAR SIGNATURES, AND APPLICATIONS IN THE EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND THERAPY OF MAMMALIAN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to the identification of a stem cell-specific signature or signatures composed of protein and/or nucleic acid markers expressed by virtue of the position of a cell or cells in the time line of its/their development and the impact of the cells' environment on this signature as it relates to the cells' stem cell potential. The composition and combination of these signatures provides a means of identifying, manipulating and differentiating said adult stem cells and thus, their acquisition and utilization in research, diagnosis, and therapy of normal and pathological conditions. | 10-25-2012 |
Frederick Oliver Cope, Westerville, OH US
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20130345289 | ADULT STEM CELLS, MOLECULAR SIGNATURES, AND APPLICATIONS IN THE EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND THERAPY OF MAMMALIAN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to the identification of a stem cell-specific signature or signatures composed of protein and/or nucleic acid markers expressed by virtue of the position of a cell or cells in the time line of its/their development and the impact of the cells' environment on this signature as it relates to the cells' stem cell potential. The composition and combination of these signatures provides a means of identifying, manipulating and differentiating said adult stem cells and thus, their acquisition and utilization in research, diagnosis, and therapy of normal and pathological conditions. | 12-26-2013 |
Gary A. Cope, Keller, TX US
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20120247874 | Gearbox with Passive Lubrication System - A lubrication system includes a reserve housing configured to retain a lubrication fluid. A supply line in fluid communication with the reserve housing is configured to provide pressurized lubrication fluid to the reserve housing. An overflow tube has an overflow port, the overflow tube being configured to prevent the volume of the lubrication fluid from exceeding a certain amount. A metering jet is configured to allow the lubrication fluid to flow from the reserve housing onto a component, such as a bearing, in the gearbox at a predetermined rate. The metering jet provides flow of the lubrication fluid onto the bearing even when the supply line no longer provides pressurized lubrication fluid to the reserve housing. | 10-04-2012 |
20140191079 | Disconnecting a Rotor - According to one embodiment, a clutch may be coupled between a rotor system and a power train of a rotorcraft. The clutch may be operable to disengage the rotor system from the power train during operation of the power train. A clutch control system in communication with the clutch and include a rotorcraft condition sensor operable to sense an operating condition of the rotorcraft and a control unit operable to prevent the clutch from disengaging the rotor system from the power train if the operating condition of the rotorcraft fails to satisfy a predetermined criterion. | 07-10-2014 |
George C. Cope, Lyons, CO US
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20100011232 | DIGITAL COMPONENT POWER SAVINGS IN A HOST DEVICE AND METHOD - A control arrangement, for example, in a digital component that forms part of a system, draws an input current for its operation and is configured for monitoring an interface for any one of a group of commands and, upon detecting an issued one of the group of commands, operates the component for executing the issued command in an operational mode, and during an idle time on the interface, the control arrangement exclusively monitors the interface for any one of the group of commands such that the input current is limited to a leakage current. The component may draw less than 1 milliamp of current during the idle mode. | 01-14-2010 |
20130138990 | DIGITAL COMPONENT POWER SAVINGS IN A HOST DEVICE AND METHOD - A control arrangement, for example, in a digital component that forms part of a system, draws an input current for its operation and is configured for monitoring an interface for any one of a group of commands and, upon detecting an issued one of the group of commands, operates the component for executing the issued command in an operational mode, and during an idle time on the interface, the control arrangement exclusively monitors the interface for any one of the group of commands such that the input current is limited to a leakage current. The component may draw less than 1 milliamp of current during the idle mode. | 05-30-2013 |
George Christian Cope, Lyons, CO US
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20150293857 | ENCRYPTION KEY STORAGE AND MODIFICATION IN A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - Methods, systems, and devices are described for encryption key storage and modification in a data storage device. A portion of an encryption key may be stored in a first storage medium, and one or more bits of the encryption key may be stored in a one-time writable storage location. Data received at the data storage device may be encrypted using the encryption key, and may be stored in a storage medium. In the event that it is no longer desired to allow users to access the encrypted data stored in the storage medium, the one or more bits of the encryption key stored in a one-time writable storage location may be modified. Such modification thereby prevents decryption of the encrypted data and effectively precludes access to the encrypted data. | 10-15-2015 |
Jason Cope, Columbia, MD US
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20140337457 | USING NETWORK ADDRESSABLE NON-VOLATILE MEMORY FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE NODE-LOCAL INPUT/OUTPUT - Data storage systems and methods for storing data in computing nodes of a super computer or compute cluster are described herein. The super computer storage may be integrated with or coupled with a primary storage system. In addition to a CPU and memory, non-volatile memory is included with the computing nodes as local storage. A high speed interconnect remote direct memory access (HRI) unit is also included with each computing node. When data bursts occur, data may be stored by a first computing node on the local storage of a second computing node through the HRI units of the computing nodes, bypassing the CPU of the second computing node. Further, the local storage of other computing nodes may be used to store redundant copies of data from a first computing node to make the super computer data resilient while not interfering with the CPU of the other computing nodes. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337557 | MINIMIZING MICRO-INTERRUPTIONS IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING - Data storage systems and methods for storing data in computing nodes of a super computer or compute cluster are described herein. The super computer storage may be coupled with a primary storage system. In addition to a CPU and memory, non-volatile memory is included with the computing nodes as local storage. The super computer includes a plurality of computing groups, each including a plurality of computing nodes. There is one burst buffer fabric per group and one input/output node per group. When data bursts occur, data may be stored by a first computing node on the local storage of a second computing node in the computing group through the burst buffer fabric without interrupting the CPU in the second computing node. Further, the local storage of other computing nodes may be used to store redundant copies of data from a first computing node to make the super computer data resilient. | 11-13-2014 |
Jason B. Cope, Dallas, TX US
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20090061377 | PREFABRICATED ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT-BASED TOOTH MOVEMENT DEVICE - An adjustable appliance for exerting corrective forces to malpositioned teeth, the appliance comprising a rod member, the rod member having a first anchor attachment portion for securing to an implant, a substantially hollow tubular member defining an inner cavity, the rod member being slidably engaged with the substantially hollow tubular member, and a first force member coupled with the substantially hollow tubular member and at least one tooth of a patient. | 03-05-2009 |
Jason M. Cope, Columbia, MD US
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20140108473 | MAINTAINING ORDER AND FAULT-TOLERANCE IN A DISTRIBUTED HASH TABLE SYSTEM - Data storage systems and methods for storing data are described herein. The storage system includes a first storage node is configured to issue a first delivery request to a first set of other storage nodes in the storage system, the first delivery request including a first at least one data operation for each of the first set of other storage nodes and issuing at least one other delivery request, while the first delivery request remains outstanding, the at least one other delivery request including a first commit request for each of the first set of other storage nodes. The first node causes the first at least one data operation to be made active within the storage system in response to receipt of a commit indicator along with a delivery acknowledgement regarding one of the at least one other delivery request. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108723 | REDUCING METADATA IN A WRITE-ANYWHERE STORAGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for reducing metadata in a write-anywhere storage system are disclosed herein. The system includes a plurality of clients coupled with a plurality of storage nodes, each storage node having a plurality of primary storage devices coupled thereto. A memory management unit including cache memory is included in the client. The memory management unit serves as a cache for data produced by the clients before the data is stored in the primary storage. The cache includes an extent cache, an extent index, a commit cache and a commit index. The movement of data and metadata is by an interval tree. Methods for reducing data in the interval tree increase data storage and data retrieval performance of the system. | 04-17-2014 |
20150347434 | REDUCING METADATA IN A WRITE-ANYWHERE STORAGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for reducing metadata in a write-anywhere storage system are disclosed herein. The system includes a plurality of clients coupled with a plurality of storage nodes, each storage node having a plurality of primary storage devices coupled thereto. A memory management unit including cache memory is included in the client. The memory management unit serves as a cache for data produced by the clients before the data is stored in the primary storage. The cache includes an extent cache, an extent index, a commit cache and a commit index. The movement of data and metadata is by an interval tree. Methods for reducing data in the interval tree increase data storage and data retrieval performance of the system. | 12-03-2015 |
Jason M. Cope, Durham, NC US
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20090309997 | Image Capturing Device - An image-capturing device, such as a camera or a camera-equipped wireless communication device, includes touch-sensitive user controls disposed on a housing of the device. The touch-sensitive user controls detect user movement along the controls, and allow a user to control one or more image-capturing functions of the device based on a detected direction of user movement along the touch-sensitive user controls. | 12-17-2009 |
Jason M. Cope, Ankeny, IA US
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20100243773 | HIGH THROUGHPUT, SEED SAMPLING AND COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing a sample of seeds or representative seed portions are provided. In various embodiments, the system and method include a force applying member and a seed container that includes at least one compartment containing a seed. The force applying member is configured to apply a force to the seed so as to break the seed into two or more seed particles, which in some embodiments may be collected in a seed particle collector. The present invention improves on the prior art by greatly reducing (and in some embodiments eliminating) the manual processes typically involved in generating tissue samples from seeds and preparing the tissue for genetic analysis. Additionally, the present invention is scaleable, and can be configured to generate samples from many seeds in a short period of time. The present invention also minimizes the risk of contamination and cross-contamination of the seed particles. | 09-30-2010 |
20110054969 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO GAIN ACCESS TO AND EXTRACT INTACT IMMATURE EMBRYO FROM DEVELOPING MAIZE KERNELS OR SPECIFIC INTRENAL TISSUE OR STRUCTURE FROM ONE OR MORE SEEDS - A high throughput apparatus and method for gaining access to and extracting internal tissue or structure of interest from a seed or plurality of seed is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus utilizes means to expose the internal tissue or structure and means to separate at least some of the exposed internal tissue or structure for collection and evaluation. In one aspect, a method utilizes some force or action to expose the internal tissue or structure and some force or action to separate the internal tissue or structure. | 03-03-2011 |
20110062256 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A TEST SAMPLE FROM INDIVIDUAL SEEDS OR TISSUE STRUCTURES - The present invention is generally directed to a system and method for obtaining a test sample from a seed or seeds. The method generally includes placing at least one seed into a seed sampling chamber, breaking the seed into a plurality of seed particles inside the seed sampling chamber, placing a sampling element into the seed sampling chamber, and collecting at least a portion of the plurality of seed particles with the sampling element by attracting at least a portion of the seed particles to a surface of the sampling element or by forcing at least a portion of the seed particles into a feature of the sampling element. In some embodiments, the method further includes using a sampling element transfer device to transfer the sampling element to an extraction well, which may be used to extract DNA or proteins from the collected portion of seed particles. | 03-17-2011 |
20110160068 | AUTOMATED SEED SAMPLING APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated high throughput apparatus, method and system for seed sampling is provided. The seed sampling system includes an ablation subsystem having a controlled cutting path and a seed handling subsystem comprising a staging system having a plurality of seed staging positions for staging a batch of seed in a sequential manner, and a carrier system for simultaneously presenting seed staging positions at the cutting path for removing a sample portion from each seed in the batch. A method of this invention includes providing ablation means having a controlled cutting path, automatically staging a batch of seed at a plurality of staging positions in a sequential manner, simultaneously presenting the batch of seed at the cutting path, and removing a sample portion from each seed in the batch. | 06-30-2011 |
20110297589 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEED SELECTION - Apparatuses and methods for selecting one or more seeds from a group of seeds based on a predetermined characteristic of the selected seeds are provided. In various embodiments, the seeds are selected from multiple containers of seeds and re-configured into a single container for later use. The apparatus includes an array of seed selectors that expel the selected seeds from the corresponding compartments through contact with the compartments. A transfer member then directs each expelled seed to a cavity of a collection tray or into an envelope or other receptacle. A controller may run operation of the apparatus and associate the selected seeds with the cavities and/or receptacle into which they are deposited. In this way, numerous seeds may be automatically selected substantially simultaneously or in rapid succession and re-configured in a short period of time and with limited user intervention. | 12-08-2011 |
20120126554 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PICKING UP AND RELEASING OBJECTS IN BULK - A seed handling tool includes a handle connected to a working body. The working body includes a working surface, which further includes a plurality of seed retention points. A seed retention source is provided to allow the seed handling tool to pick up and retain seeds at the seed retention points. In some embodiments, the seeds may also be released from the seed retention points. A method for retaining a plurality of seeds by the seed handling tool includes moving the seed handling tool to a position where the working surface is adjacent to a plurality of seeds, and picking up and retaining seeds at a plurality of seed retention points fixed at the working surface. In some embodiments, the method may also include releasing the plurality of seeds from the seed retention points. | 05-24-2012 |
20120315377 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF A SUBSTANCE ON ONE OR MORE SEEDS - Embodiments of the present invention provide automated apparatus, systems, and methods for dispensing a substance on a seed. An example embodiment provides a system for automated dispensing of a substance on a seed. The system comprises a seed container with a plurality of compartments each configured to retain a seed. The system further comprises a supply tank configured to retain the substance. The system also comprises at least one dispensing tip configured to dispense the substance and a pump connected to the supply tank and to the dispensing tip. The pump is configured to pump the substance from the supply tank to the dispensing tip. The system further comprises a controller configured to move at least one of the seed container or the dispensing tip relative to the other and to direct the pump to pump the substance into a compartment of the seed container. | 12-13-2012 |
20130037636 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT, SEED SAMPLING AND COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing a sample of seeds or representative seed portions are provided. In various embodiments, the system and method include a force applying member and a seed container that includes at least one compartment containing a seed. The force applying member is configured to apply a force to the seed so as to break the seed into two or more seed particles, which in some embodiments may be collected in a seed particle collector. The present invention improves on the prior art by greatly reducing (and in some embodiments eliminating) the manual processes typically involved in generating tissue samples from seeds and preparing the tissue for genetic analysis. Additionally, the present invention is scaleable, and can be configured to generate samples from many seeds in a short period of time. The present invention also minimizes the risk of contamination and cross-contamination of the seed particles. | 02-14-2013 |
20130118066 | LARGE SCALE METHOD FOR DISPENSING GRAINS OF POLLEN - A method is provided for bulk pollination of a plurality of plants. In various embodiments, the method includes collecting a plurality of known grains of pollen, loading the plurality of known grains of pollen into a bulk pollen distributing apparatus, sensing a target pollination location of each of the plurality of plants using an electronic sensor, and distributing the known grains of pollen to the plurality of plants with the bulk pollen distributing apparatus when the electronic sensor senses the target pollination location of each of the plants within a predefined proximity, thereby pollinating the plurality of plants. A plurality of plants may be prepared for controlled pollination by preventing pollination of the plurality of plants by an alternate pollen source. Known grains of pollen may be dispensed to create predetermined gamete crosses with known plants. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118067 | METHOD FOR DISPENSING GRAINS OF POLLEN - Methods for dispensing pollen contained in a solution onto a plant for pollination are provided herein. In one example embodiment, a method for dispensing grains of pollen comprises introducing a plurality of grains of pollen into a solution to create a pollen solution mixture. In some embodiments, the pollen solution mixture is contained in a pollen storage container. The method further comprises connecting the pollen storage container containing the pollen solution mixture to a dispensing device. The method further includes propelling at least a portion of the pollen solution mixture from the pollen storage container using the dispensing device to pollinate a plant. | 05-16-2013 |
20130313347 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A TEST SAMPLE FROM INDIVIDUAL SEEDS OR TISSUE STRUCTURES - The present invention is generally directed to a system and method for obtaining a test sample from a seed or seeds. The method generally includes placing at least one seed into a seed sampling chamber, breaking the seed into a plurality of seed particles inside the seed sampling chamber, placing a sampling element into the seed sampling chamber, and collecting at least a portion of the plurality of seed particles with the sampling element by attracting at least a portion of the seed particles to a surface of the sampling element or by forcing at least a portion of the seed particles into a feature of the sampling element. In some embodiments, the method further includes using a sampling element transfer device to transfer the sampling element to an extraction well, which may be used to extract DNA or proteins from the collected portion of seed particles. | 11-28-2013 |
Jason Micah Cope, Columbia, MD US
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20140108707 | DATA STORAGE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEM FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING - Data storage systems and methods for storing data are described herein. The storage system may be integrated with or coupled with a compute cluster or super computer having multiple computing nodes. A plurality of nonvolatile memory units may be included with computing nodes, coupled with computing nodes or coupled with input/output nodes. The input/output nodes may be included with the compute cluster or super computer, or coupled thereto. The nonvolatile memory units store data items provided by the computing nodes, and the input/output nodes maintain where the data items are stored in the nonvolatile memory units via a hash table distributed among the input/output nodes. The use of a distributed hash table allows for quick access to data items stored in the nonvolatile memory units even as the computing nodes are writing large amounts of data to the storage system quickly in bursts. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108863 | HANDLING FAILED TRANSACTION PEERS IN A DISTRIBUTED HASH TABLE - Data storage systems and methods for storing data are described herein. The storage system includes at least two data storage nodes for storing portions of a distributed hash table and related data. After a first node attempts to complete a write request at a second node and is unable to complete the request, the first node ceases responses to interactions from other nodes. Once the first node's failure to respond has caused a sufficient number of nodes to cease responding, the nodes enter a service mode to resolve the live lock. While in live lock, the nodes determine the oldest, unfulfilled request using a system-wide logical timestamp associated with write requests. Once the oldest request is determined, a removal vote to remove the non-responsive node from the group is initiated and, if other nodes agree, the non-responsive node is removed from the group of nodes. | 04-17-2014 |
20150370480 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA STORAGE ARCHIECTURE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING HASH ON METADATA IN REFERENCE TO STORAGE REQUEST - Data storage systems and methods for storing data are described herein. The storage system may be integrated with or coupled with a compute cluster or super computer having multiple computing nodes. A plurality of nonvolatile memory units may be included with computing nodes, coupled with computing nodes or coupled with input/output nodes. The input/output nodes may be included with the compute cluster or super computer, or coupled thereto. The nonvolatile memory units store data items provided by the computing nodes, and the input/output nodes maintain where the data items are stored in the nonvolatile memory units via a hash table distributed among the input/output nodes. The use of a distributed hash table allows for quick access to data items stored in the nonvolatile memory units even as the computing nodes are writing large amounts of data to the storage system quickly in bursts. | 12-24-2015 |
Jason Micah Cope, Highland, MD US
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20140351300 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA TRANSFER BETWEEN COMPUTE CLUSTERS AND FILE SYSTEM - A data migrating system and method are provided in which a Burst Buffer Network Aggregator (BBNA) process is configured either on the File Servers or on the File System's dedicated I/O nodes to coalesce data fragments stored in participating Burst Buffer nodes under the direction of a primary BB node appointed by a data generating entity prior to transfer of the full data stripe into the File System. The “write” request in the form of a full data stripe is distributed into a plurality of data fragments among participating BB nodes along with corresponding metadata. The primary BB node gathers the metadata from the participating BB nodes, sends the metadata list to the BBNA unit, responsive to which the BBNA unit allocates a buffer sufficient to store the full data stripe, and transfers data fragments from participating BB nodes into the full data stripe buffer, thereby coalescing the data fragments into the full data stripe, which is subsequently transferred from the buffer in the BBNA unit into the File System. | 11-27-2014 |
Jason Michael Cope, Ankeny, IA US
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20140054184 | Apparatus, Method and System for Simultaneously Picking up and Releasing Objects in Bulk - A seed handling tool includes a handle connected to a working body. The working body includes a working surface, which further includes a plurality of seed retention points. A seed retention source is provided to allow the seed handling tool to pick up and retain seeds at the seed retention points. In some embodiments, the seeds may also be released from the seed retention points. A method for retaining a plurality of seeds by the seed handling tool includes moving the seed handling tool to a position where the working surface is adjacent to a plurality of seeds, and picking up and retaining seeds at a plurality of seed retention points fixed at the working surface. In some embodiments, the method may also include releasing the plurality of seeds from the seed retention points. | 02-27-2014 |
20140115730 | Apparatuses and Methods for Evaluating and Sorting Pollen and Plants - A method for sorting pollen containing genetic elements of interest may include associating a genetic marker with seeds defining the genetic elements of interest, growing plants from the seeds, collecting pollen from the seeds, evaluating the pollen for presence of the genetic markers, and sorting the pollen based on presence or absence of the genetic markers. A method of determining viability of pollen may evaluate the optical density of grains of pollen and compare the optical density to an optical density threshold. Further, a method for identifying plants defining a genetic marker with seeds defining the genetic element of interest, growing plants from the seeds, and evaluating the plants for presence of the genetic marker. Additionally, a method for identifying a genotype of pollen may include evaluating pollen via spectral and/or hyperspectral imaging, | 04-24-2014 |
Jason R. Cope, Littleton, CO US
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20090171560 | PRIORITIZING ALTERNATIVE LANDING FACILITIES IN FLIGHT PLANNING - A processor-performed method of aircraft flight planning. A decision point is identified along a route of the aircraft. The decision point and an anticipated range of the aircraft at the decision point are used to define an elliptical area substantially forward of the decision point and substantially along the route. Based on location of one or more landing facilities relative to the defined elliptical area, one or more of the facilities are selected as one or more alternative destinations. | 07-02-2009 |
Jeffrey L. Cope, Augusta, GA US
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20080230435 | GOLF ACCESSORY HOLDER AND DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - Multiple embodiments of a golf accessory holder and a divot tool are disclosed. A golf accessory holder ( | 09-25-2008 |
Kimila C. Cope, Boiling Springs, SC US
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20120100198 | INSECT REPELLENT TEXTILE MATERIALS - An insect repellent textile material comprises a textile substrate and at least one insect repellent compound disposed on at least one surface of the textile substrate. An insect repellent garment comprises a treated textile material as described above. A process for treating a textile material or garment comprises the steps of providing a textile material or garment, providing a liquid treatment composition, applying the liquid treatment composition to the textile material or garment, and drying the textile material or garment. | 04-26-2012 |
Leslie Cope, Hatfield, PA US
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20140030287 | ENOLASE PEPTIDE CONJUGATE VACCINES AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - The present invention relates to peptides of the enolase protein from | 01-30-2014 |
20140294888 | PROTECTIVE VACCINE BASED ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS SA2451 PROTEIN - The present invention relates to methods of inducing an immune response to | 10-02-2014 |
20140377260 | PROTECTIVE VACCINE BASED ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS SA2074 PROTEIN - The present invention relates to methods of inducing an immune response to | 12-25-2014 |
Leslie Cope, Rahway, NJ US
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20150158935 | PROTECTIVE VACCINE BASED ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS SA2493 PROTEIN - The present invention relates to methods of inducing an immune response to | 06-11-2015 |
Leslie Cope, Baltimore, MD US
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20110117551 | DETECTION AND PROGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER - Methods and tools are provided for detecting and predicting lung cancer. The methods and tools are based on epigenetic modification due to methylation of genes in lung cancer or pre-lung cancer. The tools can be assembled into kits or can be used seperately. Genes found to be epigentically silenced in association with lung cancer include ACSL6, ALS2CL, APC2, ART-S1, BEX1, BMP7, BNIP3, CBR3, CD248, CD44, CHD5, DLK1, DPYSL4, DSC2, EDNRB, EPB41L3, EPHB6, ERBB3, FBLN2, FBN2, FOXL2, GNAS, GSTP1, HS3ST2, HPN, IGFBP7, IRF7, JAM3, LOX, LY6D, LY6K, MACF1, MCAM, NCBP1, NEFH, NID2, PCDHB15, PCDHGA12, PFKP, PGRMC1, PHACTR3, PHKA2, POMC, PRKCA, PSEN1, RASSF1A, RASSF2, RBP1, RRAD, SFRP1, SGK, SOD3, SOX17, SULF2, TIMP3, TJP2, TRPV2, UCHL1, WDR69, ZFP42, ZNF442, and ZNF655. | 05-19-2011 |
20140371096 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING THYROID NEOPLASIA - The present invention features compositions and methods for characterizing thyroid lesions (e.g., benign follicular adenomas (FAs), papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC) and follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinomas (FVPTCs)). | 12-18-2014 |
20150315589 | METHODS OF INHIBITING CANCER STEM CELLS WITH HMGA1 INHIBITORS - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of inhibiting cancer stem cells and growth of aggressive and/or poorly differentiated metastatic tumors comprising the cancer stem cells with HMGA1 inhibitors. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides methods of selecting and treating a subject with aggressive and/or poorly differentiated metastatic cancer using HMGA1 inhibitors. | 11-05-2015 |
Leslie D. Cope, Hatfield, PA US
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20100166772 | ANTIGEN-BINDING PROTEINS TARGETING S. AUREUS ORF0657n - The present invention features antigen binding proteins that bind to a region found to have an epitope that can be targeted to provide protection against | 07-01-2010 |
20110091480 | Antigen-Binding Proteins Targeting S. Aureus Orf0657n - The present invention features antigen binding protein that bind an ORF0657n target region (SEQ ID NO: 1). ORF0657n is an | 04-21-2011 |
20110229508 | POLYPEPTIDES FOR INDUCING A PROTECTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - The present invention features polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence structurally related to SEQ ID NO: 1 and uses of such polypeptides and compositions thereof. SEQ ID NO: 1 is a full length | 09-22-2011 |
20110229509 | POLYPEPTIDES FOR INDUCING A PROTECTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - Disclosed are polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence structurally related to SEQ ID NO 1 and uses of such polypeptides and compositions thereof. SEQ ID NO 1 is a full length | 09-22-2011 |
20140147461 | POLYPEPTIDES FOR INDUCING A PROTECTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - The present invention features polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence structurally related to SEQ ID NO: 1 and uses of such polypeptides and compositions thereof. SEQ ID NO: 1 is a full length | 05-29-2014 |
Leslie D. Cope, Mesquite, TX US
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20090118486 | USPA1 AND USPA2 ANTIGENS OF MORAXELLA CATARRHALIS - The present invention discloses the existence of two novel proteins UspA1 and UspA2, and their respective genes uspA1 and uspA2. Each protein encompasses a region that is conserved between the two proteins and comprises an epitope that is recognized by the MAb 17C7. One or more than one of these species may aggregate to form the very high molecular weight form (i.e. greater than 200 kDa) of the UspA antigen. Compositions and both diagnostic and therapeutic methods for the treatment and study of | 05-07-2009 |
20090137788 | USPA1 AND USPA2 ANTIGENS OF MORAXELLA CATARRHALIS - The present invention discloses the existence of two novel proteins UspA1 and UspA2, and their respective genes uspA1 and uspA2. Each protein encompasses a region that is conserved between the two proteins and comprises an epitope that is recognized by the MAb 17C7. One or more than one of these species may aggregate to form the very high molecular weight form (i.e. greater than 200 kDa) of the UspA antigen. Compositions and both diagnostic and therapeutic methods for the treatment and study of | 05-28-2009 |
Leslie M. Cope, Baltimore, MD US
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20140221242 | GENOME-WIDE METHYLATION ANALYSIS AND USE TO IDENTIFY GENES SPECIFIC TO BREAST CANCER HORMONE RECEPTOR STATUS AND RISK OF RECURRANCE - To better understand the biology of hormone receptor-positive and negative breast cancer and to identify methylated gene markers of disease progression, a genome-wide methylation array analysis was performed on 103 primary invasive breast cancers and 21 normal breast samples using the Illumina Infinium HumanMethylation27 array that queried 27,578 CpG loci. Forty CpG loci showed differential methylation specific to either ER-positive or ER-negative tumors. Each of the 40 ER-subtype-specific loci was validated in silico using an independent, publicly available methylome dataset from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). In addition, 100 methylated CpG loci were identified that were significantly associated with disease progression. Arrays containing the ER-subtype-specific loci and their use in methods of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer are provided. | 08-07-2014 |
Matthew Paul Cope, Johnston, IA US
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20160060713 | Systems and Methods for Genotyping Seed Components - The invention provides methods for obtaining genetic material from plant embryos while preserving their viability as well as methods for performing a molecular analysis of plant embryos, particularly with small quantities of genetic material. The methods may include the steps of collecting shed cellular material from one or more embryos; obtaining DNA from the shed cellular material; performing a molecular analysis of the DNA; and germinating at least one of said one or more embryos. A further extension of this method includes determining whether to germinate and grow the embryo or to discard the embryo based on its genotype as part of a breeding process. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060714 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENOTYPING SEED COMPONENTS - The invention provides methods for obtaining genetic material from plant embryos while preserving their viability as well as methods for performing a molecular analysis of plant embryos, particularly with small quantities of genetic material. The methods may include the steps of collecting shed cellular material from one or more plant embryos; obtaining DNA from the shed cellular material; performing a molecular analysis of the DNA; and germinating at least one of said one or more plant embryos. A further extension of this method includes determining whether to germinate and grow the embryo or to discard the embryo based on its genotype as part of a breeding process. Also provided are methods of genotyping embryos using embryo shed cellular material contained in or on agar and methods of analyzing plant embryonic tissue derived from microspores. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060715 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENOTYPING SEED COMPONENTS - The invention provides methods for obtaining genetic material from plant embryos while preserving their viability as well as methods for performing a molecular analysis of plant embryos, particularly with small quantities of genetic material. The methods may include the steps of collecting shed cellular material from one or more plant embryos; obtaining DNA from the shed cellular material; performing a molecular analysis of the DNA; and germinating at least one of said one or more plant embryos. A further extension of this method includes determining whether to germinate and grow the embryo or to discard the embryo based on its genotype as part of a breeding process. Also provided are methods of genotyping embryos using embryo shed cellular material contained in or on agar and methods of analyzing plant embryonic tissue derived from microspores. | 03-03-2016 |
Michael D. Cope, Forney, TX US
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20090302290 | HIGH IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM - An impact protection system is disclosed. A plurality of anchor posts is provided with at least one transverse support member between at least two of the plurality of anchor posts. The at least one transverse support member attaches rigidly between the anchor posts to transfer impact force from one anchor post to the next as a compressive force along an axis of the transverse support member. | 12-10-2009 |
Ralph D. Cope, Elkton, MD US
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20080308213 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPLICING AN ELONGATE MULTI-LAYERED WORKPIECE - An apparatus for splicing an elongate multi-layered workpiece includes: (a) drives and guides cooperating to drive the workpiece along a working path; (b) a cutter for severing the workpiece; (c) a layer manipulator for separating layers; (d) an applicator for applying adhesive; and (e) a deflector unit for deflecting the workpiece from the working path. The cutter effects the severing to present first and second workpiece segments. The layer manipulator effects inter-layer separation in one segment to present an interlayer zone in the one segment. A drive inserts the other segment in the interlayer zone. The layer manipulator urges the layers together to capture the other segment within the interlayer zone to establish a multi-layer structure. A drive and at least one of the workpiece deflector unit and the applicator situate the multi-layer structure adjacent to the applicator for finishing the splicing by applying adhesive to the multi-layer structure. | 12-18-2008 |
Ralph Douglas Cope, Elkton, MD US
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20090301642 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A COMPOSITE - A method for processing a composite includes consolidating a section of a continuous length of a first feedstock together with a section of a continuous length of a second feedstock to form a consolidated section. The first feedstock is made of a first composite layer that is releasably bonded to a first release layer, and the second feedstock is made of a second composite layer that is releasably bonded to a second release layer. The first release layer is then separated from the consolidated section and from a portion of the first composite layer a distance beyond an edge of the consolidated section. The first composite layer is then cut within the distance beyond the edge to release the consolidated section from the remaining continuous length of the first feedstock. | 12-10-2009 |
20110247743 | AUTOMATED BIAS-PLY PREPARATION DEVICE AND PROCESS - A material preparation device is provided. The material preparation device includes a bias-ply assembly, a feedstock assembly and an application head. The bias-ply assembly is configured to pass a bias-ply backing material along a first path. The feedstock assembly is configured to pass a feedstock along a second path that crosses the first path at a select angle. The feedstock includes resin pre-impregnated fiber reinforced material (pre-preg) having the fibers at a first orientation relative to an edge of the feedstock. The application head is configured to transfer the pre-preg from the feedstock to the bias-ply backing material at a location where the first path crosses the second path to form a bias-ply with the fibers of the pre-preg having a second different orientation relative to an edge of the formed bias-ply. | 10-13-2011 |
20140259630 | Cutting Mechanism - There is disclosed a cutting mechanism | 09-18-2014 |
20140260858 | Composite Material Lay-up Equipment - There is disclosed composite material lay-up equipment | 09-18-2014 |
20150273773 | Composite Material Lay-up Equipment - There is disclosed composite material lay-up equipment for applying a plurality of individual lengths of elongate fibre reinforcement material to an article, the equipment comprising: a support head; a cutting mechanism carried by the support head for severing a plurality of individual lengths of elongate fibre reinforcement material. The cutting mechanism comprises a plurality of cutting elements coupled to and moveable with respect to the support head and a cassette removably attached to the support head and having a plurality of corresponding counteracting elements statically mounted thereto. Each cutting element is displaceable relative to the corresponding counteracting element to perform a cutting stroke in which the respective cutting and counteracting elements cooperate to sever a length of elongate fibre reinforcement material extending through the nip formed between them. | 10-01-2015 |
20150336336 | Cutting Mechanism - There is disclosed a cutting mechanism for severing elongate fibre reinforcement material in composite material lay-up equipment, the cutting mechanism comprising a cutting element and a counteracting element which cooperate to sever fibre reinforcement material extending through the nip between them, the cutting element being mounted on an elongate arm which is pivotable about a pivot axis A spaced from the nip, to displace the cutting element relatively to the counteracting element to perform a cutting stroke, the mechanism further comprising guide means arranged to guide the fibre reinforcement material through the nip in a feed direction transverse to the pivot axis A, and an actuation device for driving the elongate arm in a cutting stroke, the actuation device acting on the elongate arm at a position away from the cutting element. There is also provided composite material lay-up equipment comprising the cutting mechanism. | 11-26-2015 |
Richard Cope, Duluth, GA US
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20120236509 | Lightweight Unitary Display - A lightweight display includes a plurality of display modules having a plurality of pixels carried by a display mounting frame. A support frame integral with the display mounting frame provides support. An electronic support member carries electrical components electrically communicating with the plurality of display modules for controlling the display of an image. Wherein the depth of the plurality of display modules, display mounting frame, support frame and electronic support member is less than four inches when defining a display assembly. Also wherein the display assembly has a screen size measured diagonally in a range of 114 inches to 224 inches and a weight in the range of 90 pounds to 120 pounds and wherein the display assembly has an aspect ratio ranging from 1.67 to 1.82. | 09-20-2012 |
20130076605 | Ubiquitously Mountable Image Display System - A ubiquitously mountable image display system includes a shape-reconfigurable display screen component to which is attached a plurality of circuit modules each having at least one light source. The shape-reconfigurable display screen component is formed of a material that accommodates flexing of the display screen component without creating a perceivable aberration in separation distance between two or more picture elements of an image that is rendered upon a viewing plane of the display screen component when light from the plurality of light sources is directed towards the viewing plane. | 03-28-2013 |
20150160501 | Ubiquitously Mountable Image Display System - A ubiquitously mountable image display system includes a shape-reconfigurable display screen component to which is attached a plurality of circuit modules each having at least one light source. The shape-reconfigurable display screen component is formed of a material that accommodates flexing of the display screen component without creating a perceivable aberration in separation distance between two or more picture elements of an image that is rendered upon a viewing plane of the display screen component when light from the plurality of light sources is directed towards the viewing plane. | 06-11-2015 |
20150247627 | Lightweight Unitary Display - A lightweight display includes a plurality of display modules having a plurality of pixels carried by a display mounting frame. A support frame integral with the display mounting frame provides support. An electronic support member carries electrical components electrically communicating with the plurality of display modules for controlling the display of an image. Wherein the depth of the plurality of display modules, display mounting frame, support frame and electronic support member is less than four inches when defining a display assembly. Also wherein the display assembly has a screen size measured diagonally in a range of 114 inches to 224 inches and a weight in the range of 90 pounds to 120 pounds and wherein the display assembly has an aspect ratio ranging from 1.67 to 1.82. | 09-03-2015 |
Richard C. Cope, Duluth, GA US
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20080211652 | Dynamic Vehicle Display System - A dynamic and customizable vehicle display system may include a flexible and addressable display panel that is conformable and attachable to a non-planar vehicle surface. A display module may receive data signals from a vehicle and send control signal to generate desired images on the addressable display. The display may operate in a plurality of modes and may switch modes upon the occurrence of a particular event. A user input device may be provided to customize the characteristics of the displayed images and the display module may be programmed to dynamically change image characteristics in response to the occurrence of particular events. | 09-04-2008 |
20080211653 | Vehicle with Interior Video Display for Exterior View - The present invention relates generally to vehicle display systems, vehicles comprising vehicle display systems, and methods of operating vehicles comprise vehicle display systems. In particular, the vehicle display systems comprise a detection device adapted to receive physical signals from outside the vehicle and generate data signals in response to the physical signals; a display module adapted for communication with the detection device, wherein the display module is adapted to receive the data signals from the detection device and to generate control signals in response to the data signals; and a display unit comprising at least a first flexible addressable display panel adapted for communication with the display module, wherein the first flexible display panel is adapted for mounting inside the vehicle and to receive at least some of the control signals from the display module and to generate at least a portion of the view simulating image in response to the at least some of the control signals. | 09-04-2008 |
20080246389 | Systems and Methods for Front Contacts for Electroluminescent Apparatus and Flexible Display - Systems and methods are provided for front contacts utilized with electroluminescent displays. The method includes arranging a plurality of electroluminescent elements, where each electroluminescent element includes at least one top electrode, and where the electroluminescent elements are operable to emit electroluminescence from the top electrode, and providing a conductive layer, where the conductive layer is flexible and substantially transparent. The method further includes adhering the conductive layer to a first top electrode of a first electroluminescent element of the plurality of electroluminescent elements and to a second top electrode of a second electroluminescent element of the plurality of electroluminescent elements. The system includes a flexible support structure and a plurality of electroluminescent elements arranged on the flexible support structure, where each electroluminescent element includes at least one top electrode, and where the electroluminescent elements are operable to emit electroluminescence from the top electrode. The system further includes a conductive layer, where the conductive layer is flexible and substantially transparent and where the conductive layer is electrically connected to a first top electrode of a first electroluminescent element of the plurality of electroluminescent elements and a second top electrode of a second electroluminescent element of the plurality of electroluminescent elements. | 10-09-2008 |
20090021162 | Emissive Movie Theater Display - A flexible movie theater display is presented. In an exemplary embodiment, the movie display of the invention is in the form of a FLEXED, a flexible emissive display, comprising a flexible substrate, display elements coupled to the flexible substrate, and conductors used to deliver a drive voltage to the display elements. A FLEXED of the invention can be partitioned among conductors to provide a cinema-sized uniformly bright display. A FLEXED of the invention can be mounted on multiple surfaces of a theater to provide a FLEXED Surround experience for the viewer. A FLEXED can be used to display digital recordings, allowing movie studios and distributors to save costs by eschewing film for digital production alternatives. A FLEXED of the invention is an economical lightweight display that is easy to manufacture, distribute and install. | 01-22-2009 |
20090219225 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - A flexible display includes a plurality of pixel chips, chixels, provided on a flexible substrate. The chixels and the light emitters thereon may be shaped, sized and arranged to minimize chixel, pixel, and subpixel gaps and to provide a desired bend radius of the display. The flexible substrate may include light manipulators, such as filters, light convertors and the like to manipulate the light emitted from light emitters of the chixels. The light manipulators may be arranged to minimize chixel gaps between adjacent chixels. | 09-03-2009 |
20150214195 | Flexible Display - A flexible display includes a plurality of pixel chips, chixels, provided on a flexible substrate. The chixels and the light emitters thereon may be shaped, sized and arranged to minimize chixel, pixel, and sub-pixel gaps and to provide a desired bend radius of the display. The flexible substrate may include light manipulators, such as filters, light converters and the like to manipulate the light emitted from light emitters of the chixels. The light manipulators may be arranged to minimize chixel gaps between adjacent chixels. | 07-30-2015 |
20160027763 | Flexible Display Apparatus and Methods - A flexible display includes a plurality of pixel chips, chixels, provided on a flexible substrate. The chixels and the light emitters thereon may be shaped, sized and arranged to minimize chixel, pixel, and sub-pixel gaps and to provide a desired bend radius of the display. The flexible substrate may include light manipulators, such as filters, light converters and the like to manipulate the light emitted from light emitters of the chixels. The light manipulators may be arranged to minimize chixel gaps between adjacent chixels. | 01-28-2016 |
Richard Craig Cope, Duluth, GA US
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20120251072 | Mobile, Personsize Display System and Method of Use - A mobile personsize display system and method of use; in general, a platform, a support frame, a module display frame, an LED panel display formed of a plurality of LED display modules having a plurality of pixels, four or more casters, a battery powered supply, a media player (electrically communicating with the plurality of display modules for controlling the display of an image(s) on the LED panel display, and a removable content storage device and; thus, functions as a rugged person size mobile, light weight, battery powered display to inform customers and passers-by about product and service offerings via a rugged person size mobile light weight battery powered display. | 10-04-2012 |
20130120521 | Systems for Facilitating Virtual presence - A virtual presence system includes a display having a structural matrix configured to arrange a plurality of spaced pixel elements. A plurality of spaced pixel elements collectively form an active visual area wherein an image is displayable. At least one image capture device is disposed within the active visual area for capturing an image. | 05-16-2013 |
20130271940 | RETRACTABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A retractable display configured as a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies or panels, a transport box having a lid configured to enclose the display system, the box or subassemblies having a rack system configured to support the plurality of linked display subassemblies in the transport box, a lift mechanism configured to assemble and disassemble the plurality of releasably interlinked display subassemblies into a seamless display, and an alignment system configured to align one display subassembly with a neighboring display subassembly and thus, functions as a rugged self-contained transport box of a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies capable of automated assembly into a seamless display larger than its transport box. | 10-17-2013 |
20150317121 | Mobile, Personsize Display System and Method of Use - A mobile personsize display system and method of use; in general, a platform, a support frame, a module display frame, an LED panel display formed of a plurality of LED display modules having a plurality of pixels, four or more casters, a battery powered supply, a media player (electrically communicating with the plurality of display modules for controlling the display of an image(s) on the LED panel display, and a removable content storage device and; thus, functions as a rugged person size mobile, light weight, battery powered display to inform customers and passers-by about product and service offerings via a rugged person size mobile light weight battery powered display. | 11-05-2015 |
Richard F. Cope, Midland, MI US
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20100243208 | TUBE-SIDE SEQUENTIALLY PULSABLE-FLOW SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER APPRATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a tube-side sequentially pulsable-flow, shell-and-tube heat exchanger apparatus and a chemical processing system comprising and methods of heat exchange employing the same. | 09-30-2010 |
20110051548 | ROTATABLE MIXING DEVICE AND DYNAMIC MIXING METHOD - The present invention generally relates to a rotatable mixing device, a dynamic mixing apparatus, and a high throughput workflow system and dynamic mixing method employing the same. | 03-03-2011 |
20110220582 | COALESCER DEVICE AND SEPARATION METHOD - The present invention generally relates to a coalescer device and separation method employing the coalescer device for coalescing material comprising a dispersed liquid phase from an emulsion. | 09-15-2011 |
20140060329 | MECHANICAL GAS POCKET PREVENTER/BREAKER - Described is an apparatus useful for mechanically delaying formation of or breaking a pocket and a method of delaying formation of or breaking a gas pocket employing the apparatus. | 03-06-2014 |
Rod Cope, Broomfield, CO US
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20100192119 | TOOLS FOR SOFTWARE STACKS - A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to providing support for software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool receives information about a stack, obtains support information specific to that stack and outputs the information to a user. A parsing functionality is also provided for selectively combining support information from the constituent projects of the stack. | 07-29-2010 |
20110191743 | STACK MACROS AND PROJECT EXTENSIBILITY FOR PROJECT STACKING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects. | 08-04-2011 |
20120079448 | Stack or Project Extensibility and Certification for Staking Tool - A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects. | 03-29-2012 |
20150143328 | OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS - Various tools for use in connection with software projects that may contain open-source software code therein. The tools may include systems and methods for improving results regarding scans of the software projects based on insight data obtained from at least one user's analysis of the results of a previous scan. The systems and methods may also include an application-specific collaboration tool. | 05-21-2015 |
Ronald Gene Cope, Decatur, TX US
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20090038242 | Bulk materials rapid distribution network and apparatus - A nationwide bulk materials rapid distribution network and apparatus (i.e. an improved grain elevator) for rapid distribution of any bulk materials including dry bulk, liquids, liquefied gases, and vapor gases is disclosed, comprising the transloading of all kinds of incoming land based pipelines, barges, ships, freight cars, trucks, and grain trailers (hereinafter transport vehicles collectively) unloaded into the receiving means of the apparatus for loading to other transport vehicles through a load out spout emanating from the spout floor on the other side of the grain elevators for dry bulk or by outgoing pipeline to the transport vehicles. The incoming transport vehicles can then be returned to service as quickly as possible for re-deployment, thus minimizing demurrage, and the loaded transport vehicles can be dispatched to the user sites where the materials are needed with minimum delay. | 02-12-2009 |
Sammy Cope, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140162584 | SAFETY GUN HOLSTER - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a wired switch or sensor with a mounting system is mounted on a holster and is interfaced either electrically or through a radio transmitter to the radio in order to trip a panic button. | 06-12-2014 |
Sandra M. Cope, Elkton, MD US
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20080251454 | DENSE GAS MEANS FOR EXTRACTION OF A SOLUTE FROM SOLIDS - The present invention provides methods and systems for the extraction of solutes from solid matter using dense gases in a mechanical auger separation system. | 10-16-2008 |
Steven Cope, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090106950 | MAGNETIC BRACELET HOOD CLASP - A clasp for an ornamental object comprising a base, a top, and a link. The link engages the base. The engagement occurs where at least one projection and an aperture from the link respectively engage at least one cavity and a post from the base. The engagement between the base and top is further secured by moving the top and the base proximal each other such that the link is positioned between the two. Magnetic force is used to position the top and base proximal each other. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven A. Cope, Newark, DE US
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20080308213 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPLICING AN ELONGATE MULTI-LAYERED WORKPIECE - An apparatus for splicing an elongate multi-layered workpiece includes: (a) drives and guides cooperating to drive the workpiece along a working path; (b) a cutter for severing the workpiece; (c) a layer manipulator for separating layers; (d) an applicator for applying adhesive; and (e) a deflector unit for deflecting the workpiece from the working path. The cutter effects the severing to present first and second workpiece segments. The layer manipulator effects inter-layer separation in one segment to present an interlayer zone in the one segment. A drive inserts the other segment in the interlayer zone. The layer manipulator urges the layers together to capture the other segment within the interlayer zone to establish a multi-layer structure. A drive and at least one of the workpiece deflector unit and the applicator situate the multi-layer structure adjacent to the applicator for finishing the splicing by applying adhesive to the multi-layer structure. | 12-18-2008 |
Steven Andrew Cope, Newark, DE US
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20110247743 | AUTOMATED BIAS-PLY PREPARATION DEVICE AND PROCESS - A material preparation device is provided. The material preparation device includes a bias-ply assembly, a feedstock assembly and an application head. The bias-ply assembly is configured to pass a bias-ply backing material along a first path. The feedstock assembly is configured to pass a feedstock along a second path that crosses the first path at a select angle. The feedstock includes resin pre-impregnated fiber reinforced material (pre-preg) having the fibers at a first orientation relative to an edge of the feedstock. The application head is configured to transfer the pre-preg from the feedstock to the bias-ply backing material at a location where the first path crosses the second path to form a bias-ply with the fibers of the pre-preg having a second different orientation relative to an edge of the formed bias-ply. | 10-13-2011 |
Warren B. Cope, Olathe, KS US
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20090237364 | FEEDBACK-PROVIDING KEYPAD FOR TOUCHSCREEN DEVICES - Computer-readable media, computerized methods, and a touchscreen device manipulating user-input elements are provided. Generally, manipulation includes identifying a predefined configuration associated with a request received from a user and/or application, deriving configuration settings from the predefined configuration, and transmitting the configuration settings to an electromechanical device that adjusts a portion of user-input elements to an extended orientation and activates a portion of user-input elements. In embodiments, the extended user-input elements positioned in the extended orientation are activated, while the remainder are set to an idle condition. Typically, the extended user-input elements produce outwardly-extending protrusions expressed at a flexible touchpad incorporated in the touchscreen device. These outwardly-extending protrusions may replicate keys of a standard keyboard and correspond with the presently-running application implemented on the touchscreen device. User-initiated actuations of activated user-input elements provide a tactile feedback that substantially simulates a click generated by standard keyboard keys. | 09-24-2009 |
20100077448 | USER LEVEL SECURITY FOR AN EMULATED REMOVABLE MASS STORAGE DEVICE - A communication session is established, via a wireless communication link, with a mobile communication device that is connected to a computer system. The mobile communication device is enumerated by the computer system as a locally attached mass storage device. An authentication executable file is sent to the mobile communication device. A response generated by the computer system executing the authentication executable file is received from the mobile communication device. Based on the response generated by the computer system executing the authentication executable file, access to a data file that is stored by a mass storage system via a network is granted. | 03-25-2010 |
20110066702 | PLUG-IN FILE SHARING - A method of operating a wireless modem is described. The method comprises identifying a first wireless modem to a computer system as locally attached mass storage, wherein the first wireless modem is removable from the computer system without opening a case of the computer system, registering the first wireless modem on a wireless network, receiving information from the wireless network about shared data, wherein the shared data is data that is shared with a second wireless modem, sending a storage request to the wireless network, and receiving data that is shared with the second wireless modem. | 03-17-2011 |
20120023293 | EMULATING A REMOVABLE MASS STORAGE DEVICE - A wireless communication device transfers instructions to a host device over a USB connection responsive to being connected to the host device over the USB connection. The instructions direct the host device to enumerate the wireless communication device as a USB MSC device. The wireless communication device wirelessly transfers a device identifier for the wireless communication device to a wireless communication network responsive to being connected to the host device over the USB connection. The wireless communication network processes the device identifier to limit communication service for the wireless communication device to communications with a particular data storage system. | 01-26-2012 |
20120072228 | SELECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES BASED ON DEVICE STATUS - What is disclosed is a method of operating a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving a registration request from a wireless communication device, and in response, monitoring device status and updating a data structure with device status data for the wireless communication device. The method also includes processing the device status data to determine if a first device status condition is met by the device status data, and if the first device status condition is met by the device status data, selecting a supplemental content provider from a plurality of supplemental content providers based on the first device status condition. The method also includes receiving a content request from the wireless communication device for primary content from a primary content provider, and in response, determining an anonymous key associated with the wireless communication device and transferring the anonymous key for delivery to the selected supplemental content provider. The method also includes receiving supplemental content transferred by the selected supplemental content provider responsive to the transferred anonymous key, receiving the primary content transferred by the primary content provider, and transferring the primary content and the supplemental content to the wireless communication device. | 03-22-2012 |
20130109355 | PROXY REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION FOR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES | 05-02-2013 |
20140092721 | RECONNECTING DROPPED CALLS USING AN INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM - A Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) system controls an Internet Protocol (IP) communication session between a first communication device and a second communication device. A SIP control server receives a SIP bye message from the first communication device indicating a loss of the IP communication session, and in response, transfers a notification request for the second communication device to a SIP registration server. The SIP registration server processes a SIP registration message from the second communication device, and in response to the notification request and the SIP registration message, transfers a registration notification for the second communication device to the SIP control server. The SIP control server receives the registration notification for the second communication device, and in response, transfers a SIP invite message to re-establish the IP communication session to the first communication device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140164134 | PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES BASED ON DEVICE STATUS - A wireless communication system monitors device status of a wireless communication device to generate device status data. The system associates a device identifier with the device status data and an anonymous key. The system receives a content request from the wireless communication device and transfers the anonymous key and the device status data to an advertising system. The transferred device status data does not identify the wireless communication device. The system receives the anonymous key and advertising data transferred from the advertising system and associates the advertising data with the wireless communication device based on the anonymous key. The system transfers the content and the advertising data to the wireless communication device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140219137 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PROVIDING INTEGRATED WIRELESS AND PACKET COMMUNICATION SERVICES - A communication system receives a communication for a phone number and determines if the phone number is shared by a wireless phone and a packet appliance. If the phone number is shared, then the communication system determines if the wireless phone is logged-in to a wireless network and if the packet appliance is logged-in to a packet network. If the wireless phone is logged-in, then the communication system transfers the communication to the wireless network for delivery to the wireless phone. If the packet appliance is logged-in, then the communication system transfers the communication to the packet network for delivery to the packet appliance. The communication may be simultaneously transferred to the wireless network and the packet network if the phone number is shared and the wireless phone and the packet appliance are both logged-in. | 08-07-2014 |
William Cope, Maricopa, AZ US
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20100030034 | Apparatus and Method for Detecting Cardiac Events - A method and system which includes a minimally invasive, implantable device with a sensor configured for collecting electrical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor configured for collecting mechanical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor for collecting optical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor for collecting biochemical data associated with cardiac performance, and a processor for deriving cardiac conditions and actuating an alarm upon identifying a cardiac event. | 02-04-2010 |