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Brian L. Allen, Massillon, OH US
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20130112073 | LUBE PUMP TELESCOPING ENCLOSURE - Enclosure ( | 05-09-2013 |
Brian T. Allen, Hilliard, OH US
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20100086178 | Illumination Source For An Image Based Occupant Classification System And Vehicle Using Same - An image based occupant classification system includes a supplemental restraint system, an image sensor, and an illumination source. The image sensor is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to monitor vehicular conditions. The illumination source is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to selectively actuate in response to the collision indicator. Vehicles are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087982 | Methods For Testing An Image Based Occupant Classification System - A method for testing an image based occupant classification system includes identifying a plurality of disturbances for an image based occupant classification system and identifying a plurality of test occupants for a vehicle. The method further includes randomly selecting at least one disturbance from the plurality of disturbances and randomly selecting a test occupant from the plurality of test occupants. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087990 | Image Based Occupant Classification Systems For Determining Occupant Classification And Seat Belt Status And Vehicles Having Same - An image based occupant classification system includes an image sensor and an image processor. The image sensor is configured to capture vehicular occupant information. The image processor is in communication with the image sensor. The image processor is configured to perform first sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine occupant classification. The image processor is further configured to perform second sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine a seat belt status. Each of the first sampling operations is conducted at a separate time from each of the second sampling operations. Vehicles are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
20100235149 | Method Of Designing A Motor Vehicle - A method of designing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes simulating a collision of a motor vehicle using a computer model that corresponds to the motor vehicle. Collision data is collected from the simulation and used to determine calibration information for an air bag system. | 09-16-2010 |
20110209522 | Method For Crash Testing A Motor Vehicle - A method for crash testing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method provides a crash test routine where an inflatable restraint is deployed using a single deployment pattern throughout at least one government regulation zone. This helps to prevent overlap of a transition zone and can help make the deployment of the inflatable restraint more predictable. This can increase occupant safety and simply testing. | 09-01-2011 |
Christopher J. Allen, Euclid, OH US
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20090322322 | SCANNING SUSCEPTOMETER - According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a magnet assembly to produce a static magnetic field and a set of high-T | 12-31-2009 |
20110291655 | FAILSAFE PROTECTION FROM INDUCED RF CURRENT FOR MRI RF COIL ASSEMBLY HAVING TRANSMIT FUNCTIONALITY - An electrically-controlled failsafe switch is included in an MRI transmit-and-receive RF coil assembly so as to protect it from induced RF currents in the event it is disconnected from an MRI system, but inadvertently left linked to strong MRI RF fields during imaging procedures using other RF coils. | 12-01-2011 |
20120306499 | FAILSAFE PROTECTION FROM INDUCED RF CURRENT FOR MRI RF COIL ASSEMBLY HAVING TRANSMIT FUNCTIONALITY - An electrically-controlled failsafe switch is included in an MRI transmit-and-receive RF coil assembly so as to protect it from induced RF currents in the event it is disconnected from an MRI system, but inadvertently left linked to strong MRI RF fields during imaging procedures using other RF coils. | 12-06-2012 |
20160033598 | FAILSAFE PROTECTION FROM INDUCED RF CURRENT FOR MRI RF COIL ASSEMBLY HAVING TRANSMIT FUNCTIONALITY - An electrically-controlled failsafe switch is included in an MRI transmit-and-receive RF coil assembly so as to protect it from induced RF currents in the event it is disconnected from an MRI system, but inadvertently left linked to strong MRI RF fields during imaging procedures using other RF coils. | 02-04-2016 |
Clinton L. Allen, Medina, OH US
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20110120657 | METHOD FOR CONFORMING A LABEL - An apparatus and method are provided for conforming a label to the contour of a container. The apparatus includes a conveyor configured to move the container along a travel path, a heat source positioned along the conveyor and configured to heat at least a portion of the label to a sufficient temperature to achieve a sufficient degree of plasticity as the container moves along the travel path, and a mechanical pressure applicator positioned along the conveyor downstream from the heat source. The mechanical pressure applicator is configured to apply pressure to at least a portion of the heated label to conform it to the contour of the container as the container moves along the travel path. The method includes heating at least a portion of the label to a sufficient temperature to achieve a sufficient degree of plasticity, and applying mechanical pressure to at least a portion of the heated label to conform it to the contour of the container. | 05-26-2011 |
20130112343 | METHOD OF CONFORMING A LABEL TO THE CONTOUR OF A CONTAINER - A method of conforming upper and lower detached edge portions of a label to upper and lower contoured sections of a container, includes moving the container along a travel path, and heating at least the upper and lower detached edge portions of the label to a sufficient temperature to achieve a sufficient degree of plasticity as the container moves along the travel path. The method also includes moving the container between a compression plate and a vertically oriented belt disposed about at least two rotatable drums, thereby applying pressure to at least a portion of the label. The method further includes applying pressure to the upper detached edge portion of the label with a first linear brush held in a rigid supporting structure, and applying pressure to the lower detached edge portion of the label with a second linear brush held in a rigid supporting structure. | 05-09-2013 |
Dan Allen, Newbury, OH US
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20100313326 | OUTER GARMENT - Surgical garments and methods are disclosed for maintaining a sterile field between a garment wearer seated on a surgical chair and a patient positioned between the wearer's legs. | 12-16-2010 |
David George Allen, Willoughby, OH US
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20140182579 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION CONDUIT - A solar energy collection conduit ( | 07-03-2014 |
David O. Allen, Hillsboro, OH US
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20080283527 | Container and closure assembly - A container and closure assembly is provided that defines an opening and has a lip positioned around the opening. The lip defines an inner surface, an outer surface, and a top surface. The container and closure assembly also includes a closure to attach to the container. The closure includes a top portion, a first skirt extending from the top portion, and a second skirt extending from the top portion. The closure also includes a latch and a hinge connected to the latch. The latch includes an actuator extending from the connection location and a follower portion extending from the connection location. The follower portion of the latch includes a blocking structure. Movement of actuator causes movement of blocking structure. The latch is movable between a first position in which the blocking structure is positioned in contact with the lip and a second position in which the blocking structure is spaced from the lip. | 11-20-2008 |
20080284064 | Process of making a closure adapted to be used with a container - A process is disclosed for making a closure having (i) a top portion, and (ii) a latch member that includes an actuator portion and a follower portion, the follower portion including a blocking structure. The process includes providing a mold assembly that defines a space therein which corresponds to the closure, the mold assembly including (i) a first mold portion that defines a first subspace which corresponds to the actuator portion, and (ii) a second mold portion that defines a second subspace which corresponds to the blocking structure. The process further includes advancing a material into the space so as to form the closure. The process also includes moving the second mold portion in relation to the first mold portion after the advancing step so as to remove the actuator portion from the first subspace. In addition, the process includes urging an internal wall of the first mold portion into contact with the actuator portion in response to movement of the second mold portion in relation to the first mold portion so as to cause the actuator portion to move in relation to the top portion. Additionally, the process includes moving the follower portion in relation to the second mold portion in response the urging step so as to cause the blocking structure to move away from of the second subspace. | 11-20-2008 |
20080290091 | Container lid arrangement - A lid arrangement for a container comprises a peripheral portion surrounding an integrally formed central portion. A first scored portion defines a boundary between the central portion and the peripheral portion. A second scored portion is also formed in the central portion. The second scored portion extends substantially parallel to the first scored portion and a strip is formed in the central portion between the first scored portion and the second scored portion. A tab member is connected to the strip of the central portion. The tab member includes a handle that protrudes from the upper surface of the central portion. When a threshold force pulls the handle of the tab member away from the central portion, the strip separates from the peripheral portion along the first scored portion. | 11-27-2008 |
20130212986 | Container and Closure Assembly - A closure is provided for a container having a body defining an opening and a chime around the opening extending radially outward from the container body. The closure includes a top panel having a periphery and a continuous circumferential skirt extending from the periphery and configured to define a gap between the skirt and the chime. The closure further includes a pair of latch elements defined in diametrically opposite portions of the skirt, each latch element including a lug projecting radially inward from the skirt to engage the under surface of the chime. The skirt is continuous across the pair of latch elements and is flexible so that pulling one of the portions of the skirt away from the container disengages the lug from the under surface of the chime and generate a hoop tension that reduces the gap at portions of the skirt adjacent the other latch element. | 08-22-2013 |
Davis Allen, Rootstown, OH US
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20140080859 | Bis-Quaternary Ammonium Cyclophane Compounds that Interact with Neuronal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors - Provided are bis-quaternary ammonium cyclophane compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and or gastrointestinal tract disorders. | 03-20-2014 |
Davis D. Allen, Rootstown, OH US
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20100222377 | BIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CYCLOPHANE COMPOUNDS THAT INTERACT WITH NEURONAL NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS - Provided are bis-quaternary ammonium cyclophane compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and or gastrointestinal tract disorders. | 09-02-2010 |
Dennis Lee Allen, Beavercreek, OH US
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20090177092 | Noninvasive sensor system and method for detection of internal pathologic conditions - The present invention is directed to a system for non-invasively detecting the presence or absence of a trauma in a tissue region utilizing a dual-modality wand-detector. The wand integrates an electromagnetic transceiver and an ultrasound transducer to simultaneously obtain interrogation signatures from the tissue region by minimizing impedance mismatches that occur due to reflected energy at interfaces. Thereafter, the interrogation signals are processed in a signal processing system utilizing dual modality and impedance software to obtain trauma condition data that is subsequently displayed. | 07-09-2009 |
Derek Allen, Marietta, OH US
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20160035471 | Non-Linear Multi-Pole Magnetization of Flexible Magnetic Sheets - A non-linear multi-pole magnetization pattern is used to magnetize flexible magnetizable sheets. The non-linear pattern is produced by a magnetizing mechanism having a set of angled magnets. Shifting of magnetic sheet positions in a stack is eliminated by randomizing the positions of the multiple magnetic poles in such manner that as the magnetic sheets are stacked, each sheet will have a multi-pole configuration different from the adjacent sheets below and above it on the stack. | 02-04-2016 |
Estella Allen, Stow, OH US
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20090108023 | Dispenser pump head for controlling misdirection - A pump head for a displacement pump used in a bottle dispenser and configured to minimize misdirection of solution dispensed through an orifice thereof. The pump head is an integrally molded one piece structure, having an elliptical outlet orifice that lies in a substantially horizontal plane, and having a major axis substantially twice that of the minor axis. The configuration and the positioning of the orifice minimizes clogging or coagulation of certain solutions, obscures such coagulation from view, and minimizes the misdirection of any dispensing through the nozzle orifice that would otherwise result from clogging or coagulation. The pump head is particularly adapted for use with displacement pumps employed in bottle dispensers and the like. | 04-30-2009 |
20120325863 | DISPENSER PUMP HEAD FOR CONTROLLING MISDIRECTION - A pump head for a displacement pump used in a bottle dispenser and configured to minimize misdirection of solution dispensed through an orifice thereof. The pump head is an integrally molded one piece structure, having an elliptical outlet orifice that lies in a substantially horizontal plane, and having a major axis substantially twice that of the minor axis. The configuration and the positioning of the orifice minimizes clogging or coagulation of certain solutions, obscures such coagulation from view, and minimizes the misdirection of any dispensing through the nozzle orifice that would otherwise result from clogging or coagulation. The pump head is particularly adapted for use with displacement pumps employed in bottle dispensers and the like. | 12-27-2012 |
Frank Andrew Allen, Dayton, OH US
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20120055985 | ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM - An electronic labeling system is disclosed. The system uses identification and tracking information to provide security control over the merchandise, to issue pricing updates to the labels, to generate targeted marketing campaigns, and/or to perform various reporting functions. | 03-08-2012 |
Garry R. Allen, Chesterland, OH US
Gary Allen, East Cleveland, OH US
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20110169394 | TRANSPARENT THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITES FOR LIGHT SOURCE THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A light emitting apparatus is provided. The light emitting apparatus includes a light transmissive envelope, a light source being in thermal communication with a heat sink, and a plurality of heat fins in thermal communication with the heat sink and extending in a direction such that the heat tins are adjacent the light transmissive envelope. The plurality of heat fins comprises a carbon nanotube filled polymer composite. | 07-14-2011 |
Gary Allen, Chesterland, OH US
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20150023028 | LENSES FOR COSINE CUBED, TYPICAL BATWING, FLAT BATWING DISTRIBUTIONS - A lighting apparatus with uniform illumination distribution, according to various embodiments, can include a lens for area lighting. In one embodiment, the lens comprises a plurality of cross-sections identified by a thickness ratio defined at different angles. The thickness ratio is determined relative to the thickness of the cross-section defined at a center angle of the lens. In another embodiment, the lighting apparatus with uniform illumination distribution includes a lens having an inner surface and an outer surface. A profile of the inner surface and the outer surface is composed of a plurality of piecewise circular arcs defined with radii and circle centers. The lens is formed as a complex curve lens by joining the piecewise circular arcs of the inner surface and the outer surface. | 01-22-2015 |
Gary R. Allen, Chesterland, OH US
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20080278073 | LOW WATTAGE FLUORESCENT LAMP - A low-wattage mercury vapor discharge fluorescent lamp is provided. The lamp has a discharge sustaining fill of mercury vapor and an inert gas having 1-100 mole % xenon, balance comprising a rare gas or rare gas mixture, such as krypton or argon. The fill gas has a total pressure of 0.5-4 torr, and the lamp being adapted to operate below 10 watts per foot of arc length. | 11-13-2008 |
20090096342 | HIGHLY EMISSIVE MATERIAL, STRUCTURE MADE FROM HIGHLY EMISSIVE MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a high temperature material modified to exhibit enhanced IR emittance in the wavelength range where a black body operating at the same high temperature exhibits peak emittance, to a light-transmissive body comprising the high temperature material, to a high intensity lamp comprising the high temperature material, and to a method of preparing the same. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098389 | HIGHLY EMISSIVE MATERIAL, STRUCTURE MADE FROM HIGHLY EMISSIVE MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a high temperature material modified to exhibit enhanced IR emittance in the wavelength range where a black body operating at the same high temperature exhibits peak emittance, to a light-transmissive body comprising the high temperature material, to a high intensity lamp comprising the high temperature material, and to a method of preparing the same. | 04-16-2009 |
20090167179 | MINIATURE CERAMIC METAL HALIDE LAMP HAVING A THIN LEG - A low watt ceramic metal halide lamp has a body with a discharge chamber disposed therein. First and second hollow legs extend from the discharge chamber and received first and second electrode assemblies, respectively, therethrough with first ends of the electrode assemblies disposed in spaced relation in the discharge chamber. Use of thin legs limits heat flux from the discharge chamber. Preferably, thin legs are defined by a load dissipation factor of the ceramic part being less than 0.065 mm | 07-02-2009 |
20110080096 | LED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprising an at least substantially omnidirectional light assembly including an LED-based light source within a light-transmissive envelope. Electronics configured to drive the LED-based light source, the electronics being disposed within a base having a blocking angle no larger than 45°. A plurality of heat dissipation elements (such as fins) in thermal communication with the base and extending adjacent the envelope. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080740 | LED LAMP WITH UNIFORM OMNIDIRECTIONAL LIGHT INTENSITY OUTPUT - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080742 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) BASED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, ovoid, egg-shaped, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 04-07-2011 |
20110170289 | COMPACT LIGHT-MIXING LED LIGHT ENGINE AND WHITE LED LAMP WITH NARROW BEAM AND HIGH CRI USING SAME - A directional lamp comprises a light source, a beam forming optical system configured to form light from the light source into a light beam, and a light mixing diffuser arranged to diffuse the light beam. The light source, beam forming optical system, and light mixing diffuser are secured together as a unitary lamp. The beam forming optical system includes: a collecting reflector having an entrance aperture receiving light from the light source and an exit aperture that is larger than the entrance aperture, and a lens disposed at the exit aperture of the collecting reflector, the light source being positioned along an optical axis of the beam forming optical system at a distance from the lens that is within plus or minus ten percent of a focal length of the lens. | 07-14-2011 |
20110242816 | LIGHTWEIGHT HEAT SINKS AND LED LAMPS EMPLOYING SAME - A heat sink comprises a heat sink body, which in some embodiments is a plastic heat sink body, and a thermally conductive layer disposed over the heat sink body. In some embodiments the thermally conductive layer comprises a copper layer. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp comprises the aforementioned heat sink and an LED module including one or more LED devices in which the LED module is secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. Some such LED-based lamps may have an A-line bulb configuration or an MR or PAR configuration. Disclosed method embodiments comprise forming a heat sink body and disposing a thermally conductive layer on the heat sink body. The forming may comprise molding the heat sink body, which may be plastic. In some method embodiments the heat sink body includes fins and the disposing includes disposing the thermally conductive layer over the fins. | 10-06-2011 |
20120044682 | COMPACT LED LIGHT ENGINE WITH REFLECTOR CUPS AND HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL LAMPS USING SAME - A light engine comprises a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices arranged in a plane and a corresponding plurality of reflector cups wherein each LED device is disposed in a corresponding reflector cup and wherein the light engine does not include either a diffuser or a light mixing cavity. A directional lamp comprises the aforesaid light engine and an imaging lens arranged to generate an image of the light engine at about infinity. The directional lamp may further include a collecting reflector (for example, a conical, parabolic, or compound parabolic reflector) extending between a relatively narrower entrance aperture at which the light engine is disposed and a relatively wider exit aperture at which the imaging lens is disposed. The imaging lens may be arranged to generate a defocused image of the light engine at about infinity to soften the beam edge. | 02-23-2012 |
20120080699 | LIGHTWEIGHT HEAT SINKS AND LED LAMPS EMPLOYING SAME - A heat sink comprises a heat sink body, a reflective layer disposed over the heat sink body that has reflectivity greater than 90% for light in the visible spectrum, and a light transmissive protective layer disposed over the reflective layer that is light transmissive for light in the visible spectrum. The heat sink body may comprise a structural heat sink body and a thermally conductive layer disposed over the structural heat sink body where the thermally conductive layer has higher thermal conductivity than the structural heat sink body and the reflective layer is disposed over the thermally conductive layer. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp comprises the aforesaid heat sink and an LED module secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. The LED-based lamp may have an A-line bulb configuration, or may comprise a directional lamp in which the heat sink defines a hollow light-collecting reflector. | 04-05-2012 |
20120182711 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL LED BASED SOLID STATE LAMP - A lighting apparatus includes a bilaterally symmetrical light engine comprising first and second light emitting diode (LED) devices or planar LED device arrays facing opposite directions, and an envelope including phosphor spaced apart from and surrounding the bilaterally symmetrical light engine. The phosphor is effective to convert light emitted by the light engine to emission light. The bilaterally symmetrical light engine may be configured to emit light having a bilaterally symmetrical intensity distribution that is uniform except at emission angles within 10° of the symmetry plane of the bilaterally symmetrical light engine. Each of the first and second LED devices or planar LED device arrays may comprise at least one hemispherically emitting LED device including an LED chip and an encapsulant encapsulating the LED chip and shaped to refract light emitted by the LED chip into a uniform distribution over a hemispherical solid angle. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182737 | LED LIGHT ENGINE/HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY - According to a first embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) light engine is described. The light emitting diode includes one or more LED devices disposed on a front side of an LED light engine substrate. A heat sink having a mating receptacle for the LED light engine is also provided. The LED light engine substrate and the mating receptacle of the heat sink define a tapered fitting by which the LED light engine is retained in the mating receptacle of the heat sink. | 07-19-2012 |
20140160763 | LED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprising an at least substantially omnidirectional light assembly including an LED-based light source within a light-transmissive envelope. Electronics configured to drive the LED-based light source, the electronics being disposed within a base having a blocking angle no larger than 45°. A plurality of heat dissipation elements (such as fins) in thermal communication with the base and extending adjacent the envelope. | 06-12-2014 |
20140268638 | LED LAMP WITH UNIFORM OMNIDIRECTIONAL LIGHT INTENSITY OUTPUT - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 09-18-2014 |
Gary R. Allen, Cleveland, OH US
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20140198507 | COMPACT LIGHT-MIXING LED LIGHT ENGINE AND WHITE LED LAMP WITH NARROW BEAM AND HIGH CRI USING SAME - A directional lamp comprises a light source, a beam forming optical system configured to form light from the light source into a light beam, and a light mixing diffuser arranged to diffuse the light beam. The light source, beam forming optical system, and light mixing diffuser are secured together as a unitary lamp. The beam forming optical system includes: a collecting reflector having an entrance aperture receiving light from the light source and an exit aperture that is larger than the entrance aperture, and a lens disposed at the exit aperture of the collecting reflector, the light source being positioned along an optical axis of the beam forming optical system at a distance from the lens that is within plus or minus ten percent of a focal length of the lens. | 07-17-2014 |
Gary Robert Allen, Euclid, OH US
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20150270451 | HEAVILY PHOSPHOR LOADED LED PACKAGES HAVING HIGHER STABILITY - Heavily phosphor loaded LED packages having higher stability and a method for increasing the stability of heavily phosphor loaded LED packages. A silicone overlayer is provided on the phosphor silicone blend layer. | 09-24-2015 |
Gary Robert Allen, Chesterland, OH US
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20090122530 | SOLID STATE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED COLOR QUALITY - Disclosed herein are solid state illumination systems which provide improved color quality and/or color contrast. The systems provide total light having delta chroma values for each of the fifteen color samples of the color quality scale that are preselected to provide enhanced color contrast relative to an incandescent or blackbody light source, in accordance with specified values which depend on color temperature. Illumination systems provided herein may comprise one or more organic electroluminescent element, or they may comprise a plurality of inorganic light emitting diodes, wherein at least two inorganic light emitting diodes have different color emission bands. Methods for the manufacture of illumination systems having improved color quality and/or color contrast are also provided. | 05-14-2009 |
20090256460 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING HELIUM LEAKAGE THROUGH METAL HALIDE LAMP ENVELOPES - A lamp and method for the reduction of gas loss in a high temperature lamp includes providing a light source and a surrounding shroud, using a fill gas outside of the light source and inside the shroud having a thermal conductance greater than nitrogen, and modifying the shroud so that it contains at least 20% of the initial fill gas for at least the rated life of lamp operation. The shroud is preferably modified by one or more of selecting the shroud material, controlling the thickness of the shroud, providing a coating on the shroud, and the selection of the fill gas. | 10-15-2009 |
20100019642 | GAS-FILLED SHROUD TO PROVIDE COOLER ARCTUBE - A lamp is provided having an arctube having a light-transmitting envelope. The arctube is surrounded by a gaseous medium confined by a containment envelope such as a hermetic shroud. The gaseous medium is preferably He or H | 01-28-2010 |
20100109529 | ARCTUBE FOR INDUCTION HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMP - An oblate spheroidal arctube body geometry provides for a significant reduction in stress cracks and results in lamps that operate at greater than 400 watts for extended periods of time leading up to greater than 20,000 hours. Preferably, the major diameter (OD) ranges between approximately 20 and 40 mm. Wall thickness (T) is preferably on the order of approximately 1.0 to 3.0 mm. An aspect ratio defined as AR (major axial dimension/minor axial dimension) is preferably between 1.1 and 2.0. A radius of curvature (R1) between the spheroidal portion and the leg of the arctube body preferably ranges from—approximately 3 mm to 12 mm or which can be expressed as a curvature 1/R1 ranging from 0.08 to 0.33 mm | 05-06-2010 |
20100109831 | INDUCTION COIL WITHOUT A WELD - A multi-turn coil formed from a single sheet of conductive material and the method of forming same eliminates the use of a weld. The multi-turn coil includes a single sheet of conductive material having at least a first turn in a first plane, and at least a second turn in a second plane, where the first plane is parallel to the second plane. An interconnecting fold interconnects the first and second turns, and any additional turns. The method of forming a multiple turn coil includes providing a continuous strip of conductive material having at least first and second turns extending through substantially 360° and formed in a first plane. The method further includes displacing at least the first turn from the first plane into generally overlapping, parallel relation with the second turn. | 05-06-2010 |
20100110694 | COMPACT BEAM FORMER FOR INDUCTION HID LAMP - A light distribution assembly includes an electrodeless HID light source providing emitted light along substantially first and second hemispherical zones. A first optical element redirects a portion of light from the first hemispherical zone into a first desired direction in the second hemispherical zone. A second optical element redirects at least a portion of light within the second hemispherical zone. Other optical elements may be added to tailor the light distribution. Various combinations of these components may be used to create the desired illumination pattern. | 05-06-2010 |
20130021794 | LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH A LIGHT SOURCE COMPRISING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation. | 01-24-2013 |
20130056783 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN LARGE AREA FLEXIBLE OLED ASSEMBLY - A large area, flexible, OLED assembly has improved thermal management by providing a metal cathode of increased thickness of at least 500 nm. A thermal heat sink trace may be used as alternative or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode where the trace leads from a central region of the OLED toward a perimeter region, or by other backsheet thermal management designs. External heat sinking, for example to a plate, fixture, etc. may be additionally used or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode and/or backsheet design to provide further thermal management. | 03-07-2013 |
20130201680 | LED LAMP WITH DIFFUSER HAVING SPHEROID GEOMETRY - Embodiments of a lamp are described that use light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate an intensity distribution that is consistent with incandescent lamps. In one embodiment, the lamp comprises a diffuser having a spheroid geometry with a light reflective upper portion and a light transmissive lower portion. The lamp also includes a thermal management system with a plurality of optically active heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the diffuser. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the diffuser to promote convective heat dissipation. | 08-08-2013 |
20130279174 | METHODS FOR TAILORING THE PROPERTIES OF A REFLECTIVE COATING - Methods are provided for forming a reflective coating by applying a precursor material onto the substrate; soft curing the precursor material at a first curing energy level; and thereafter, hard curing the precursor material at a second curing energy level having a higher amount of energy than the first curing energy level to form the reflective coating. Other methods are provided for forming a reflective coating a surface of a plastic substrate by heating the surface of the plastic substrate to a deposition temperature, applying a polymeric resin onto the heated surface, and crosslinking the polymeric resin to form the reflective coating. The polymeric resin can include a cross-linkable powder, a cross-linker, and a pigment, with the deposition temperature being about 10° C. or greater than the melting point of the cross-linkable binder. Lighting apparatus formed from such methods are also provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20140063798 | THERMAL SOLUTION FOR LED CANDELABRA LAMPS - A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g, diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070690 | LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH A LIGHT SOURCE COMPRISING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed radially about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation. | 03-13-2014 |
20140160766 | LENS-REFLECTOR COMBINATION FOR BATWING LIGHT DISTRIBUTION - The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for producing a batwing light distribution. A lens is illuminated with a light source, preferably an LED, and the lens is configured to internally reflect a portion of the illuminating light back in a direction generally opposite to the initial illumination direction. Another portion of the light from the light source may pass through other lens surfaces but may also be reflected back past the light source with a reflector positioned on the other side of the lens from the light source. The light source may be mounted on a frame so as to obscure light therefrom from view. | 06-12-2014 |
20150030764 | PROCESS FOR RECLAIMING INORGANIC POWDERS FROM POLYMER-BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS - Processes for recovering inorganic powder materials from polymer-based coating compositions used to deposit a polymer-based coating. The process includes combining a polymer precursor, first solvent, and inorganic powder material to form a suspension, and applying the suspension to a substrate to form a layer. At least a portion of the suspension that did not adhere to the substrate is then collected. Residual portions of the first solvent and polymer precursor are at least partially removed from this portion of the suspension to yield a crude inorganic powder material comprising a residual portion of the inorganic powder and optionally a partially-cured polymer precursor, the latter of which can be removed by treating the crude inorganic powder material with a second solvent. | 01-29-2015 |
20150103529 | METHODS OF FORMING REFLECTIVE COATINGS AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS PROVIDED THEREWITH - Methods and materials capable of controlling the type and relative amounts of reflectance (e.g., specular vs. diffusive reflection) in reflective coatings, especially for inclusion in a lighting fixture or other lighting source. A method of forming a reflective coating on a substrate includes applying to the substrate a precursor material that comprises a cross-linkable binder resin, a cross-linking agent, and scattering pigment particles. The pigment particles are predominantly at or near an outer surface of the applied precursor material. Thereafter, the applied precursor material undergoes a single or multistep cure to form the reflective coating by cross-linking the binder resin. The cure energy level and duration inhibit migration of the pigment particles and/or the binder resin in the applied precursor material so that the pigment particles remain predominantly at or near an outer surface of the reflective coating. | 04-16-2015 |
20150109758 | LED LAMP WITH ND-GLASS BULB - LED based lamps are disclosed. In an embodiment, an LED based lamp includes a concave optical diffuser, a concave neodymium-doped glass bulb, a reflector, a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light, and a heat sink body. The concave optical diffuser has a first interior volume, and the concave neodymium-doped glass bulb is positioned within the first interior volume. The neodymium-doped glass bulb defines a second interior volume, and both the reflector and the printed circuit board are positioned within the second interior volume. The reflector includes a sloped annular wall with an inner reflective surface and an outer reflective surface, and a bottom portion of the reflector is connected to the printed circuit board. The heat sink is thermally connected to the printed circuit board and to the reflector. | 04-23-2015 |
20150276546 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SPECTRALLY TUNED MIXED-COLOR LED LIGHT ENGINES - A method of determining a modified spectral content of a light emitting diode (LED) light engine includes separating spectral data from the LED light engine into at least two spectral component bands, calculating respective efficacies for each of the at least two spectral components, simulating a first LED spectral component for a predetermined peak position and intensity, modifying spectral data from an existing LED to match a predetermined peak wavelength, applying factorial design-of-experiment techniques to the simulated first LED spectral component and the modified spectral data to obtain a selection of spectra, and selecting a spectrum from the results of the applying step, wherein the selected spectrum includes characteristics of the modified spectral content. The method includes the step of producing a LED light engine/electronic driver combination having the selected spectrum. A non-transitory medium having computer executable instructions is disclosed. | 10-01-2015 |
Gray R. Allen, Chesterland, OH US
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20110242817 | LIGHTWEIGHT HEAT SINKS AND LED LAMPS EMPLOYING SAME - A heat sink includes a thermally conductive layer comprising at least one of fullerenes and nanotubes disposed in a polymeric host. The thermally conductive layer may be disposed on a heat sink body, which may be thermally insulating and/or plastic, and may include surface area enhancing heat radiating structures, such as fins, with the thermally conductive layer being disposed over at least the surface area enhancing heat radiating structures. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp embodiment includes the heat sink and an LED module including one or more LED devices secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. A method embodiment includes forming the heat sink body and disposing the thermally conductive layer on the heat sink body. The disposing may comprise spray coating. An external energy field may be applied during spray coating to impart a non-random orientation to nanotubes in the polymeric host. | 10-06-2011 |
Jason Randolph Allen, Loveland, OH US
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20150345397 | ANGLED IMPINGEMENT INSERT - An engine component with particulate mitigation features is provided. The engine component comprises an internal engine component surface having a cooling flow path on one side thereof and a second component adjacent to the first component. The second component, for example an insert, may have a plurality of openings forming an array wherein the openings extend through the second component at a non-orthogonal angle to the surface of the second component. | 12-03-2015 |
Jason Randolph Allen, West Chester, OH US
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20150345305 | FASTBACK VORTICOR PIN - A structure for disrupting the flow of a fluid, the structure comprising: (a) a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall spaced apart from one another, yet joined, by a floor and a ceiling; and, (b) a vorticor pin extending incompletely between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall in a direction parallel to an X-axis, the vorticor pin concurrently rising above and extending away from the floor to a height, in a direction parallel to a Y-axis, to provide a gap between the vorticor pin and the ceiling, the vorticor pin comprising: (i) a front surface extending incompletely between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall, the front surface extending above the floor and having an arcuate portion that is transverse with respect to a Z-axis, which is perpendicular to the X-axis and the Y-axis, and (ii) a rear surface extending between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall, the rear surface extending between the front surface and the floor, the rear surface having an inclining section that tapers in height, taken parallel to the Y-axis, in a direction parallel to the Z-axis. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeremiah D. Allen, Fairborn, OH US
Jeremy L. Allen, Rocky River, OH US
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20150222000 | Battery Cell Having Air Electrode Assembly Bonded to Can and Method of Manufacture - An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The first electrode is provided in an electrode assembly that is bonded to the can in an air diffusion region to prevent doming of the electrode assembly. | 08-06-2015 |
Jeremy L. Allen, Westlake, OH US
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20150140456 | Battery Cell Having Inward Extending Cup Edge and Method of Manufacture - An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The cup has a peripheral wall and a cup edge portion that extends inward, away from the can wall at angle less than 180° relative to a longitudinal axis of the cell housing. The gasket likewise has a base that extends inward, and a surface of the cup edge portion is sealingly engaged with the gasket base. | 05-21-2015 |
Jerry L. Allen, Westfield Center, OH US
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20090056122 | System for the simultaneous introduction of two items into a conduit | 03-05-2009 |
20090057628 | System for the simultaneous introduction of two items into a conduit | 03-05-2009 |
20090314517 | Communications cable with fabric sleeve - A communications cable ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100071678 | Method and apparatus for introducing an item into a conduit - A projectile is utilized to introduce an item into a conduit which already has a cable therein. The projectile includes a body member having a longitudinal opening therethrough. The body member is longitudinally split so that the cable may be received in the opening. The item is attached to the body member. When the projectile with a portion of the cable received therein is put into a conduit and air under pressure is introduced into the conduit, the projectile is pushed along the cable and if the cable is undulating in the conduit, it is straightened and positioned out of the way of the item being introduced. | 03-25-2010 |
Kurt William Allen, Lebanon, OH US
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20100230032 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING FOAM CUSHIONS - A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect. | 09-16-2010 |
20120297735 | Method And Machine For Making Foam Cushions - A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect. | 11-29-2012 |
Matthew Richard Allen, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140131352 | Molded Container with a Structured Varnish Coating - An integrally molded container having a structured cured varnish coating that is in direct contact with the surface of the container is provided. The structured cured varnish coating produces one or more visual effects. | 05-15-2014 |
20150144517 | Packaged Consumer Product - A packaged consumer product comprising: a package container; a consumer product disposed within the package container; a package closure disposed in communication with the package container; and an indicia comprising an array of visual elements disposed upon adjacent surfaces of the package container and package closure. | 05-28-2015 |
Matthew Richard Allen, West Chester, OH US
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20150266334 | PROCESS FOR PRINTING AND SECURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN ON NON-FIBROUS SUBSTRATES AND ARTICLE COMPRISING NON-FIBROUS SURFACE HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN THEREON - A process for creating a stable 3D pattern on a non-fibrous substrate comprises depositing a heat-expandable composition on the substrate; causing the disposed composition to expand in volume, thereby forming a 3D pattern having a perimeter; causing the composition to solidify; and applying a varnish coating over the pattern's perimeter and an area of the substrate adjacent thereto such that the varnish covers a sealing region extending at least 0.5 mm from the perimeter on both sides thereof. An article of manufacture comprises a non-fibrous outer surface having a 3D decorative pattern applied thereto and coated with a varnish coating covering a sealing region extending at least 0.5 mm from the pattern's perimeter on both sides thereof. | 09-24-2015 |
Matthew Richard Allen, Mason, OH US
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20150096661 | Processes and Machines for Decorating Articles of Manufacture - Processes and machines for decorating exterior surfaces of elongated, three-dimensional, discrete articles of manufacture, with decorative indicia and textural patterns. | 04-09-2015 |
Patrick J. Allen, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100022977 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING A TEMPERATURE CHANGE ELEMENT - A wearable article useful for facilitating toilet training. The wearable article includes a temperature change element providing a cool/wet signal when wetted which causes discomfort to the wearer. The temperature change element comprises a temperature change substance disposed on an impermeable material in order to maximize the thermal signal provided to the skin of the wearer. | 01-28-2010 |
20120330257 | Wearable Article Having A Temperature Change Element - A wearable article useful for facilitating toilet training. The wearable article includes a temperature change element providing a cool/wet signal when wetted which causes discomfort to the wearer. The temperature change element comprises a temperature change substance disposed on an impermeable material in order to maximize the thermal signal provided to the skin of the wearer. | 12-27-2012 |
Patrick Jay Allen, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080215024 | Absorbent Article Having a Dehydration Indicator - A wearable article comprising a dehydration indicator adapted to measure a urine ionic strength correlated to a specific gravity of the wearer's urine and provide a visible signal when the urine ionic strength reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined threshold of the specific gravity. The wearable article may be a disposable absorbent article. The dehydration indicator may also be comprised in an insert for use with a wearable article. The dehydration indicator may provide qualitative or quantitative information about the ionic strength of the wearer's urine. | 09-04-2008 |
20090306613 | Absorbent Article with Sensation Member - An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation member, which sensation member may be defined in part by the topsheet or may be separate from the topsheet. The sensation member may be a wetness sensation member, a temperature sensation member, or a combination of the two. A visible highlight(s) may be associated with the sensation member. | 12-10-2009 |
Paul B. Allen, Medina, OH US
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20090183443 | UNIVERSAL STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT FOR SEISMIC BRACE - A structural attachment fitting for bracing includes a clamp, and a bracket pivotally coupled to the clamp. The structural attachment fitting is part of a sway brace assembly for providing sway bracing for a conduit, pipe, or other system. The clamp is a generally C-shape clamp having a slot for receiving different types of sway braces, such as pipe, angle, or strut. The slot has multiple sections or parts configured to receive different thicknesses of material. A lower leg of the clamp may have a rounded top surface that better engages a pipe used as a sway brace. A set screw of the clamp is tightened to presses the sway brace against a step on the lower leg of the clamp. The set screw is angled toward a closed end of the slot. The pressing of the set screw tip against the sway brace deforms the sway brace material. | 07-23-2009 |
20090183462 | I-BEAM SEISMIC SWAY BRACE CLAMP - An I-beam clamp, used for engaging the bottom flange of an I-beam or bar joist, includes a pair of threaded rods and a pair of brackets that can be moved relative to each other along the threaded rods. One of the brackets, a clamp bracket, has a set screw configured to engage a top surface of the I-beam flange, to hold the clamp in place once it is installed on the I-beam. The other of the brackets, a nut bracket, has half-threaded portions for selectively engaging the threaded rods, to hold the nut bracket in place relative to the threaded rods, and to disengage from the threaded rods, in order to allow positioning of the nut bracket along the threaded rods. The nut bracket may include a spring clip or other device to provide force to bias into engagement the threaded rods with the half-threaded portions. | 07-23-2009 |
Paul Bryson Allen, Medina, OH US
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20090020206 | WRAP-AROUND TOEGUARD FOR A PNEUMATIC TIRE - A wrap-around toeguard | 01-22-2009 |
Paul Michael Allen, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20100167255 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED VISUALLY-BASED LESSONS - An interactive visually-based educational system and method that provides improved teacher-student, parent-teacher and teacher-teacher communication and collaboration. A plurality of data, such as video files, audio files, image files, document files, lesson templates, animations and the like, are received from a teacher, a supervisor, and the like, via a computer network. The received data is stored in a dynamic digital image library. The dynamic digital image library includes means for organizing the received data into easily identifiable and searchable curriculum categories. The received data is further used for generating visually-based lessons corresponding to the plurality of categories associated therewith, which lessons are stored in a digital interactive visual lesson library. The stored visually-based lessons are customized using personalized and other additional data and stored. The customized personalized visually-based lessons are interactively accessed via corresponding applications by associated students, teachers, and parents. | 07-01-2010 |
Robert Allen, Cleveland, OH US
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20150225027 | POWER EQUIPMENT DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE ATTACHMENTS - The disclosed technology relate to a device and system that include an outdoor power equipment power unit or cart configured to releasably couple a number of different interchangeable attachments or work implements to a common power unit, where some attachments include and/or require operator presence control, while other attachments do not include and/or require operator presence control. The outdoor power equipment power unit includes a power transfer coupling member operatively coupled to the drive shaft and configured to transfer rotational power to the associated attachment; and an operator presence actuation member operatively coupled to the operator presence control member, the operator presence actuation member configured to rotate in response to user actuation of the operator presence control member. | 08-13-2015 |
Robert D. Allen, Newbury, OH US
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20100242177 | Padded patient immobilizer for surgery tables - A device for restraining the movement of a body lying over the top surface of a tiltable treatment table comprises a yoke spanning said top surface and being secured at both ends to an accessory-mounting rail running along the side of the table. The yoke includes a channel into which rides a shuttle. An angled support bracket has a vertical leg mounting a padded barrier, and a horizontal plate attached to the shuttle across a slot in the channel. The translation of the barrier, support bracket and shuttle along the channel, and the orientation of the barrier can be adjusted and locked in place by a single knobbed tightening screw. A neck support is secured over a median portion of the yoke. The device may be used by placing one or more of the padded barriers against the shoulders, hips, feet or the head of a patient lying in the Trendelenburg or other tilted position on an operating table in order to prevent gravity-induced shift of the body. | 09-30-2010 |
Robert Dan Allen, Newbury, OH US
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20140245537 | Trendelenburg Patient Restraint For Surgery Tables - A patient positioning device is provided for restraining movement of a body lying over a top surface of a table and includes a rigid support frame extending transversely over the top surface of the table. A cervical-thoracic notch restraint is securely fixed to the upper support surface of the support frame, via a repositionable fastener, to thereby inhibit movement of the cervical-thoracic notch restraint along the longitudinal axis of the table. The repositionable fastener comprises a holding strength per unit of surface area that is sufficient to support the weight of the body on the table when in an inclined position relative to a ground surface. In one example, a head stabilizer is used to inhibit lateral movement of the head. In another example, a lateral stabilizing pillow is used to inhibit torsional movement of the body. | 09-04-2014 |
20150257920 | Arm Restraint For Surgery Tables - An arm restraint system is provided for restraining movement of an arm of a patient's body lying over a top surface of a table. The system includes a rigid support frame located at a lateral edge of said table and a padded restraint configured to at least partially receive the arm of said patient. The padded restraint is securely fixed to the rigid support frame, via a repositionable fastener, to inhibit movement of the patient's arm relative to the rigid support frame and thereby maintain the arm at a position laterally adjacent to the patient's body without the arm being restrained by tucking. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257958 | Protection Device For Surgery Tables - A patient protection device is provided for an operating room table. A rigid support frame extends transversely over a top surface of said table, including a main body with an upper support surface and a pair of support legs that are secured to the table. A receptacle tray to receive medical equipment is securely mounted to the rigid support frame via a removable connection. The receptacle tray includes a first planar surface positioned above a body lying over said top surface of said operating room table. The receptacle tray is slidable, relative to the rigid support frame, along a direction substantially parallel to the upper support surface of the rigid support frame. | 09-17-2015 |
Steven Allen, Mason, OH US
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20130307422 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCES - A driver circuit for a light source including one or more solid state light sources, a luminaire including the same, and a method of so driving the solid state light sources are provided. The driver circuit includes a rectifier circuit that receives an alternating current (AC) input voltage and provides a rectified AC voltage. The driver circuit also includes a switching converter circuit coupled to the light source. The switching converter circuit provides a direct current (DC) output to the light source in response to the rectified AC voltage. The driver circuit also includes a mixing circuit, coupled to the light source, to switch current through at least one solid state light source of the light source in response to each of a plurality of consecutive half-waves of the rectified AC voltage. | 11-21-2013 |
Steven C. Allen, Mason, OH US
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20130088142 | ARRANGEMENT OF SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCES AND LAMP USING SAME - Arrangements of solid state light sources for color-mixing, and light sources including the same, are provided. A substrate has and a plurality of different color LED chips coupled thereto. The emitted light is mixed to produce a white light output. The LED chips are arranged on the substrate in a manner that improves color-mixing, for example, by forming LED sets including one or more LED chips of different colors, by skewing the LED chips, and/or by forming a non-rectangular array or a circular array of LED sets and/or chips. The color-mixing LED arrangement may be used in a lamp or other light source together with collimating optics to collimate and further mix the color-mixed light output from the LED arrangement. The color-mixing LED arrangement may be provided as a single package with multiple LED chips or as multiple packages of one or more LED chips. | 04-11-2013 |
Thomas R. Allen, Fairview Park, OH US
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20150308030 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BLEACHING TEXTILES - Embodiments of the invention described herein provide systems and methods for bleaching textiles that are more reliable and reproducible. This disclosure provides for process control that allows a particular dosage rate or concentration of ozone to be held throughout the process. This disclosure also provides a hybrid washing machine that includes a blowing system for recirculating ozonated air during the bleaching process. The hybrid washing machine may incorporate features of a sealed vessel, a washing machine, and the air circulation volume typically associated with commercial dryers. | 10-29-2015 |
Thomas R. Allen, Cleveland, OH US
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20100313610 | OZONE LAUNDRY SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD OF USE WITH CONTINUOUS BATCH AND TUNNEL WASHERS - An ozone laundry system and its method of use with continuous batch or tunnel washers is provided, wherein ozone can be injected into a plurality of different chambers along the continuous batch or tunnel washer and wherein the interfacing of a plurality of system controls occurs on a centralized HMI controller along with DOM and ORP monitoring. Vacuum sensors over vacuum switches are used to compensate for a slightly positive pressure at the ozone outlet, due to a long tube run with a weak vacuum. | 12-16-2010 |
William Maxwell Allen, Liberty Township, OH US
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20120296036 | POLYMER-WAX COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 11-22-2012 |
20120321869 | FILMS OF POLYMER-WAX COMPOSITIONS - Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321870 | FILMS OF POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321871 | FILMS OF STARCH-POLYMER-WAX-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328804 | MOLDED ARTICLES OF POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. | 12-27-2012 |
20130012093 | FIBERS OF POLYMER-WAX COMPOSITIONS - Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions. | 01-10-2013 |
20130053478 | STARCH-POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053480 | POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 02-28-2013 |
20140145374 | Methods of Molding Thermoplastic Polymer Compositions Comprising Hydroxylated Lipids - Methods of molding polymer-hydroxylated lipid compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymers and hydroxylated lipids. | 05-29-2014 |
20140296388 | FIBER OF STARCH-POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296390 | Starch-Polymer-Oil Compositions, Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296391 | Molded Articles Of Starch-Polymer-Wax-Oil Compositions - Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. | 10-02-2014 |
20140309347 | Polymer-oil Compositions, Methods of Making and Using the Same - Compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions. | 10-16-2014 |
William Maxwell Allen, Liberty, OH US
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20110300376 | REINFORCEMENT OF PAPER PULP-BASED MATERIALS USING A REACTIVE ALKYD OLIGOMER CAPABLE OF FORMING A REPROCESSABLE REINFORCEMENT RESIN IN SITU - Disclosed herein are paper pulp-based materials that are reinforced with reprocessable alkyd resins, which are formed in situ with the materials. Also disclosed herein are methods for coating paper pulp-based materials with alkyd resins, and methods of recycling alkyd resin coated paper pulp-based materials. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300382 | Fibers and Nonwovens Made from uncross-linked alkyd oligomers - Disclosed herein are articles produced from the vitrification of uncross-linked alkyd oligomers. The articles include fibers, nonwovens, and articles made from nonwovens such as, for example, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene articles, drapes, gowns, sheeting, and bandages. Also disclosed herein is a method for making articles composed of uncross-linked alkyd oligomers. | 12-08-2011 |
20130004691 | MOLDED ARTICLES OF POLYMER-WAX COMPOSITIONS - Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. | 01-03-2013 |
20130053479 | FIBERS OF POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions. | 02-28-2013 |
20130158169 | MOLDED ARTICLES OF STARCH-POLYMER-WAX-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. | 06-20-2013 |
William Maxwell Allen, Liberty Twp., OH US
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20080200591 | Melt Processable Reactive Pellets Capable of Forming Ester Condensates and Process for Forming Melt Processable Reactive Pellets - Reactive compositions are formed into melt processable reactive pellets. The reactive compositions include at least one filler such as talc, clay, pulp, etc. and a reactive mixture comprising at least one polyhydric alcohol and a reactant selected from the group consisting of at least one organic polyacid; at least one organic anhydride; and combinations thereof. Alternatively, the reactive compositions comprise at least one filler and a prepolymer formed from the reactive mixture. | 08-21-2008 |