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Adam Kennedy, Sandy, OR US
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20090221167 | Electrical connector - An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a mate assist system for assisting in mating the electrical connector to a mating electrical connector. The mate assist system includes a lever pivotably connected to the housing, a slider slidably connected to the housing, and a system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever from an unlocked position. The system for preventing unintentional movement of the lever includes a first latch adapted to be manually actuated by a user and a second latch on the slider adapted to be automatically moved by the mating electrical connector when the housing is initially mounted on the mating electrical connector. Both the first and second latches are moved to enable movement of the lever from the unlocked position. | 09-03-2009 |
Allan R. Kennedy, Centerville, OH US
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20100161343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF OBTAINING DIAGNOSTIC DATA FROM A DEVICE AT A REMOTE LOCATION - A system and method of obtaining diagnostic data from a device at a remote location in one embodiment includes establishing a communications link between a service location and a customer location remote from the service location, transmitting first diagnostic data from a device at the customer location over the communications link, receiving the first diagnostic data at the service location, generating an action request at the service location in response to the received first diagnostic data, transmitting the action request to the customer location, receiving the action request at the customer location, authorizing the received action request, obtaining second diagnostic data associated with the action request from the device, and transmitting the second diagnostic data to the service location. | 06-24-2010 |
Brian B. Kennedy, Portland, OR US
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20100039438 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EMPHASIZING SELECTED AVIATION CHART INFORMATION - Methods and systems for visually organizing aviation or aeronautical charts with color emphasis and de-emphasis features selected by a user. | 02-18-2010 |
20100185383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING CHANGES ON NAVIGATION PROCEDURE CHARTS - A system and method are provided for identifying changes on navigation procedure charts. A processing system is coupled with a user interface and a display device for access and display of old and new navigation procedure charts from different revision cycles. A computer software-based differences engine of the processing system obtains an old navigation procedure chart from an old chart storage memory and a new navigation procedure chart from a new chart storage memory. The differences engine determines changes in information from the old navigation procedure chart to the new navigation procedure chart. The navigation procedure charts may, for example, be aeronautical charts. The changes in information are visually identified such that the user can easily determine the changes that have been made from an old chart to a corresponding new chart. | 07-22-2010 |
20100220113 | Zoomed Viewing of Terminal Charts - The different advantageous embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for generating a display of magnified information. A selection is received of an area of a chart on a display device to form a selected area through a user input device. Coordinates are identified for the selected area. A category assigned to the selected area is identified using the coordinates identified. Related areas of the chart are identified using the category identified. The selected area and the related areas are compiled to form display information and the display information is displayed on the display device having a selected size. | 09-02-2010 |
Christopher J. Kennedy, Maryville, TN US
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20090240681 | MEDICAL RECORDS NETWORK - A medical records network is configured for communicating a plurality of electronic medical records over authenticated peer-to-peer connections among a plurality of client computer systems. The medical records network includes a first client computer system running a first agent application for generating an authentication request and a record request query to request access to one or more medical records stored on one or more other client computer systems. A proxy computer system receives and processes the authentication request and determines whether the first client computer system should be granted access to the medical records network. If the first client computer system is authenticated, the proxy computer system processes the record request query and forwards a proxy query to those client computer systems in a specific geographic region. The client computer systems receiving the record request query respond indicating whether they have access to the requested record(s). If so, the proxy computer system facilitates an encrypted peer-to-peer communication channel between the first client computer system and the client computer system(s) responding affirmatively in order to communicate the record(s) to the first client computer system. | 09-24-2009 |
Craig Stephen Kennedy, St. Louis, MO US
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20080243562 | Web Enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Car Services Having a Bidirectional Communication Link with a Repair Facility - 3 - An Internet enabled, business-to-business computerized transaction system is disclosed in its preferred embodiment for use in providing rental car services for high volume users and comprises an Internet web portal through which the high volume user may access an integrated business computer network for the rental vehicle service provider. The rental vehicle services provider computer network is configured to interconnect a geographically diverse plurality of branch offices, cataloguing their available rental vehicles and schedules for same as well as handling all transactional data relating to its business. The Internet web portal provides ubiquitous connectivity and portability for a multi-level business organization who regularly places high volumes of rental purchases with its business partner. Utilizing the method and apparatus of the present invention large volumes of rental transactions may be placed, monitored, altered during performance, and closed out with financial accounting and payment being made virtually without human intervention. | 10-02-2008 |
20080243563 | Web Enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Car Services Including Data Display Functionality - 4 - An Internet enabled, business-to-business computerized transaction system is disclosed in its preferred embodiment for use in providing rental car services for high volume users and comprises an Internet web portal through which the high volume user may access an integrated business computer network for the rental vehicle service provider. The rental vehicle services provider computer network is configured to interconnect a geographically diverse plurality of branch offices, cataloguing their available rental vehicles and schedules for same as well as handling all transactional data relating to its business. The Internet web portal provides ubiquitous connectivity and portability for a multi-level business organization who regularly places high volumes of rental purchases with its business partner. Utilizing the method and apparatus of the present invention large volumes of rental transactions may be placed, monitored, altered during performance, and closed out with financial accounting and payment being made virtually without human intervention. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249814 | Web Enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Car Services - 3 - An Internet enabled, business-to-business computerized transaction system is disclosed in its preferred embodiment for use in providing rental car services for high volume users and comprises an Internet web portal through which the high volume user may access an integrated business computer network for the rental vehicle service provider. The rental vehicle services provider computer network is configured to interconnect a geographically diverse plurality of branch offices, cataloguing their available rental vehicles and schedules for same as well as handling all transactional data relating to its business. The Internet web portal provides ubiquitous connectivity and portability for a multi-level business organization who regularly places high volumes of rental purchases with its business partner. Utilizing the method and apparatus of the present invention large volumes of rental transactions may be placed, monitored, altered during performance, and closed out with financial accounting and payment being made virtually without human intervention. | 10-09-2008 |
20110153372 | Extended Web enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Vehicle Services - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, authorized purchasers can select a rental vehicle service provider from a among a plurality of competitive rental vehicle service providers via at least one graphical user interface (GUI) menu, and the authorized purchasers can further interact with the system and method to (1) automatically book a rental vehicle reservation with a selected competitive rental vehicle service provider without human intervention on the part of personnel of the selected competitive rental vehicle service provider operating the computer system and (2) manage the booked rental vehicle reservation. In an exemplary embodiment, the reservations created and managed through the system and method are replacement rental vehicles and the authorized purchasers are insurance company personnel. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153375 | Method and System for Managing Rental Vehicle Reservations with User Authorization Limits - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, authorization limits can be assigned to the users who create and manage replacement rental vehicle reservations through the system, where these authorization limits impose financial commitment monetary limits that the users can make on replacement rental vehicle reservations over a specified period of time. In an exemplary embodiment, these authorization limits are customized on a per user basis. | 06-23-2011 |
20130159033 | Extended Web Enabled Multi-Featured Business To Business Computer System For Rental Vehicle Services - A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in connection with managing rental vehicle reservations where the authorization periods for rental vehicle reservations can be automatically extended in response to various conditions being met. In an exemplary embodiment, an authorization period for a rental vehicle reservation for a replacement vehicle corresponding to a disabled vehicle can be automatically extended based on vehicle repair data for the disabled vehicle. In another exemplary embodiment, an authorization period for a rental vehicle reservation for a replacement vehicle corresponding to a disabled vehicle can be automatically extended if an extension request is within certain predetermined limits. | 06-20-2013 |
20130218614 | Extended Web enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Vehicles Services - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, rental vehicle transactions corresponding to replacement rental vehicle reservations can be managed throughout their operational lives over the Internet and through a plurality of graphical user interface screens, whereby teams of users are organized into work groups to share in the management of the reservations. | 08-22-2013 |
20130246104 | Extended Web Enabled Multi-Featured Business To Business Computer System For Rental Vehicle Services - A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in connection with managing rental vehicle reservations where different parties can be empowered to perform various management actions on the reservations. In this way, the workload with respect to reservation management can be spread over multiple parties. In a disclosed embodiment, the different parties can be parties such as insurance companies, repair facilities, assist companies, credit hire companies, lawyers, and fleet management companies. | 09-19-2013 |
20140052478 | Method and System for Marketing Vehicles for Sale or Lease to Replace Totaled Vehicles - Methods and systems are disclosed for marketing vehicles for sale or lease to drivers whose ordinary vehicles have been totaled. In an exemplary embodiment, data about a totaled vehicle may be entered by an insurance adjuster into a computer system, and this data can be leveraged to trigger the marketing of vehicles for sale or lease to a driver to replace the totaled vehicle. | 02-20-2014 |
Daniel C. Kennedy, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080213048 | Method for fabricating and transporting an integrated buoyancy system - A buoyancy system includes a plurality of buoyancy joints distributed along a riser system. Each joint can include a riser pipe, an external frame disposed around a riser and a vessel, and a buoyant cladding disposed between the vessel and the frame. | 09-04-2008 |
Daniel Shawn Kennedy, Mcfarland, WI US
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20080201177 | FINANCIAL PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR COMPREHENSIVE ACCIDENTAL MEDICAL INSURANCE - The present invention is directed to a system, method, and product for providing comprehensive accident medical insurance. The invention manages the administration of medical insurance policy in which medical providers are paid on behalf of an Insured Person for all or part of medical expenses incurred by the Insured Person solely as a result of an accident. | 08-21-2008 |
David Kennedy, Dallas, TX US
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20110014850 | Gravity Racing Car - An improved gravity racing car which includes an interior cavity for the arrangement of removable weights/ballast, removable tires, and body savers/sliders which is particularly suited for use in gravity racing down a track with lane dividers and turns, twists and/or banking section of race track. The participant may alter the number and configuration of weights/ballast within the car body, alter the type of tires used for a particular race, and alter the number and position of body savers/sliders on the car, thereby adjusting the performance characteristics of the car during a race event on various track layouts and configurations. | 01-20-2011 |
David J. Kennedy, Newbury, OH US
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20110045606 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET MOLECULE IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - A method is provided for detecting a target molecule in a biological sample. One step of the method includes immobilizing the biological sample on a membrane. Next, the membrane-bound biological sample is contacted with at least one detection moiety. The membrane-bound biological sample is then separately mated with a substrate and the target molecule detected. At least one step of the method is performed under positive pressure or a vacuum. | 02-24-2011 |
20130337469 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET MOLECULE IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - A method is provided for detecting a target molecule in a biological sample. One step of the method includes immobilizing the biological sample on a membrane. Next, the membrane-bound biological sample is contacted with at least one detection moiety. The membrane-bound biological sample is then separately mated with a substrate and the target molecule detected. At least one step of the method is performed under positive pressure or a vacuum. | 12-19-2013 |
Dennis K. Kennedy, Mesa, AZ US
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20090206208 | Reaction drive rotor/wing variable area nozzle - In an exemplary variable area nozzle, a fixed duct section has an inlet and an outlet oriented approximately perpendicular to the inlet. A controllable nozzle member is disposed adjacent the outlet of the fixed duct section. The controllable nozzle member has an area that is adjustable to maintain a substantially constant nozzle pressure ratio. The controllable nozzle member may include first and second flap doors hinged and pivotable in opposite directions between an open position and a closed position and that also may be hinged and pivotable in a same direction so thrust from gas exiting the nozzle is vectorable. When disposed in rotor tips of an aircraft capable of rotary wing flight and fixed wing flight, the variable area nozzle may maintain a substantially constant nozzle pressure ratio near an optimized nozzle pressure ratio as the aircraft transitions from rotary wing flight to fixed wing flight. | 08-20-2009 |
20120199271 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A composite structural member is provided. The structural member includes a tubular shaft having a mating region of stiffness, and possibly thickness, greater than another region of said shaft. The shaft defines a lumen, and a fitting is disposed in the lumen. The fitting has a coupling region that defines at least one recessed portion bounded by one or more non-recessed portions, and the mating region mates with the coupling region of said fitting. As such, the shaft and fitting are mechanically restrained from at least some relative movement due to interference of the shaft and the fitting. A sleeve may be coupled to said shaft, for example, by including a tubular inner surface that proximately surrounds at least part of said shaft and mating region, for discouraging expansion of the mating region of said shaft. | 08-09-2012 |
20140377073 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BLADE ATTACHMENT - Systems and methods for blade attachment are proved. The systems and methods include an aircraft system having a rotor hub including a blade connector and a composite blade including a lug fitting assembly. The lug fitting assembly includes a fitting core including a lug fitting aperture, a lug bushing coupled within the lug fitting aperture, and an outer fitting substantially surrounding the fitting core. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377076 | JOINT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF - A joint assembly is provided. The joint assembly includes a first component formed from a first material and a second component including a portion that extends at least partially into the first component and that has an uneven outer profile. The first material is configured to form the first component into a shape that is substantially complementary to a shape of the portion to facilitate restricting movement of the second component in an axial direction. | 12-25-2014 |
Diana J. Kennedy, Tucson, AZ US
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20100259607 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING - Methods and apparatus for imaging according to various aspects of the present invention may generate an enhanced image of a target in an environment using image data from a sensor. The methods and apparatus may scale the image data to a higher resolution and register the image represented by the image data with other images of the same target. The enhanced image of the target is generated according to the registered images. | 10-14-2010 |
Don C. Kennedy, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20110147552 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR USE WITH A WATER HEATER - A mounting bracket for mounting a temperature sensor, a gas valve, a power delivery unit, a controller and/or any other suitable object or device to a water heater tank or other appliance. An illustrative but non-limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a polymeric body that has a sensor portion configured to receive a temperature sensor. The sensor portion may have a distal end that extends into and supports the temperature sensor within the water heater tank. The polymeric body may also includes a threaded portion that is configured to threadably engage a threaded spud in a water heater tank such that the distal end of the sensor portion extends into the water tank of the water heater. Various features for increasing the strength and durability of the bracket are also disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
20140209767 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR USE WITH A WATER HEATER - A mounting bracket for mounting a temperature sensor, a gas valve, a power delivery unit, a controller and/or any other suitable object or device to a water heater tank. An illustrative but non-limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a polymeric body that has a sensor portion configured to receive a temperature sensor. The sensor portion may have a distal end that extends into and supports the temperature sensor within the water heater tank, and may include a shell disposed over at least a portion of the sensor portion. | 07-31-2014 |
Douglas Kennedy, Moab, UT US
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20100264854 | Configurable Interior and/or Exterior Portable Article Illumination System - One embodiment relates to a portable article illumination system with an enclosure disposed between openings in the interior and external surfaces of a portable article. A removable illumination device may be disposed within the enclosure such as a selectably engageable portable lighting device. The interior and exterior openings may each be substantially covered by transparent and opaque members respectively. The transparent members cover the interior and exterior openings and are disposed proximal to the enclosure with respect to the opaque members. The transparent members may further provide optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior and/or exterior region. The opaque members substantially cover the transparent members thereby optically obstructing the optical pathways which extend from the enclosure through the corresponding transparent member to the interior or exterior region. The opaque members are selectively passable to selectively unobstruct the respective optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior or exterior region. | 10-21-2010 |
20110103048 | Coordinated Feedback Rotational Switching Mechanism and Modular Illumination System - A portable illumination system comprising distal and proximal members rotatably coupled to one another. The rotatable coupling between the members includes resistive rotational feedback across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. A rotational switching mechanism is configured to switch between an activated state and a deactivated state. The activated state includes an electrical coupling between an electrical power source and an electro-optical output device across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state corresponds to a linear or lengthwise alignment between the distal activated indicator and the activated proximal indicator. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the resistive rotational feedback may be coordinated with the plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state. A second alternative embodiment of the portable illumination system includes a rotational switching mechanism with an electrical switching system and an operationally independent resistance system. | 05-05-2011 |
Greg Kennedy, Moab, UT US
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20100264854 | Configurable Interior and/or Exterior Portable Article Illumination System - One embodiment relates to a portable article illumination system with an enclosure disposed between openings in the interior and external surfaces of a portable article. A removable illumination device may be disposed within the enclosure such as a selectably engageable portable lighting device. The interior and exterior openings may each be substantially covered by transparent and opaque members respectively. The transparent members cover the interior and exterior openings and are disposed proximal to the enclosure with respect to the opaque members. The transparent members may further provide optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior and/or exterior region. The opaque members substantially cover the transparent members thereby optically obstructing the optical pathways which extend from the enclosure through the corresponding transparent member to the interior or exterior region. The opaque members are selectively passable to selectively unobstruct the respective optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior or exterior region. | 10-21-2010 |
20110103048 | Coordinated Feedback Rotational Switching Mechanism and Modular Illumination System - A portable illumination system comprising distal and proximal members rotatably coupled to one another. The rotatable coupling between the members includes resistive rotational feedback across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. A rotational switching mechanism is configured to switch between an activated state and a deactivated state. The activated state includes an electrical coupling between an electrical power source and an electro-optical output device across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state corresponds to a linear or lengthwise alignment between the distal activated indicator and the activated proximal indicator. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the resistive rotational feedback may be coordinated with the plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state. A second alternative embodiment of the portable illumination system includes a rotational switching mechanism with an electrical switching system and an operationally independent resistance system. | 05-05-2011 |
Gregg L. Kennedy, Cleveland, OK US
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20080230659 | Stand for supporting an article relative to a floor - A stand quickly and reliably supports an article at a desired location relative to a floor or other support surface for convenient use. The stand includes a base portion that is adapted to engage a support surface. A post portion includes a lower member connected to the base portion, an intermediate member, and a first coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the lower member relative to the intermediate member. The post portion also includes an upper member and a second coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the intermediate member relative to the upper member. Lastly, the stand includes a platform portion that is adapted to support an article. The lower member, the intermediate member, and the upper member of the post portion are each hollow and provide a passageway that extends from an opening formed through the base portion to an opening formed through the platform portion. | 09-25-2008 |
20090146488 | DOUBLE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FOR RAISING AND LOWERING A DUMP TRUCK TAILGATE - A mechanism raises and lowers a tailgate provided on a dump box of a dump truck, trailer, or similar vehicle. The dump box has an open end and is supported on the frame for movement between a lowered position for storing and transporting items and a raised position for dumping the items out of the dump box. A tailgate is supported on the bump box for movement between a closed position, wherein the tailgate closes the open rear end of the dump box, and an opened position, wherein the tailgate is spaced away from the open end of the dump box. A double cylinder assembly extends between the dump box and the tailgate for selectively moving the tailgate between the closed and opened positions. | 06-11-2009 |
20110308926 | ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A PIVOT LEVER ASSEMBLY - A pivot lever assembly includes an electrical contactor arrangement that provides electrical continuity from a source of electrical power through an electrical control switch provided on a movable portion of the pivot lever assembly to an electrically controlled accessory. The pivot lever assembly includes a base. A first electrical contactor is provided on the base. The pivot lever assembly also includes a rocker that is supported for pivoting movement relative to the base. A second electrical contactor is provided on the rocker. The first electrical contactor and the second electrical contactor slidably engage one another when the rocker is pivoted relative to the base so as to maintain electrical continuity therebetween. | 12-22-2011 |
20130257135 | NON-CIRCULAR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FOR RAISING AND LOWERING A DUMP TRUCK TAILGATE - An apparatus includes a dump box having an open end and a tailgate supported on the dump box for movement between a closed position, wherein the tailgate closes the open rear end of the dump box, and an opened position, wherein the tailgate is spaced away from the open end of the dump box. A cylinder assembly extends between the dump box and the tailgate. The cylinder assembly includes a cylinder and a piston that is able to move relative to the cylinder for selectively moving the tailgate between the closed and opened positions. The cylinder assembly has a cross-sectional shape that is non-circular. | 10-03-2013 |
Gregory Kennedy, Maplewood, MN US
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20100191497 | ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system further includes a single probe conductivity monitoring system for monitoring the performance of a reverse osmosis membrane. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 07-29-2010 |
20100237001 | ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system further includes a single probe conductivity monitoring system for monitoring the performance of a reverse osmosis membrane. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 09-23-2010 |
20110147298 | ANNULAR COLLAR FOR ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges, and an annular collar to adapt and connect the manifold to the cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 06-23-2011 |
Guy Kennedy, Underhill, VT US
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20110075255 | Low Numerical Aperture Exclusion Imaging - In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention an apparatus for a low numerical aperture exclusion imaging apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include an electromagnetic illumination source for illuminating a portion of a specimen, and for collecting an image created by the electromagnetic radiation an objective lens optically coupled to the electromagnetic illuminated portion of the specimen. The apparatus also includes an optical blocking plate disposed between the objective lens and a focusing lens. The optical blocking plate is positioned to substantially block undesired electromagnetic radiation from image sources distally aligned in the same optical axis as the specimen. This invention enhances narrow depth of field characteristics in imaging. It also enhances discreet imaging in a narrow focus field by eliminating some of most of the light which contributes to wide depth of field focus. This is useful for optical sectioning ranging from microscopy to photography. | 03-31-2011 |
Guy G. Kennedy, Underhill, VT US
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20090028505 | Optical Fiber Microscopy Launch System and Method - A launch system and method for microscopy having an optical fiber positioned proximate a sample slide with an optical fiber mounting element so as to deliver an EMR from the optical fiber into a first sample slide and to a surface of a second sample slide at a critical angle for total internal reflection at an interface of the surface of the second sample slide and a sample positioned proximate to the surface of the second sample slide. | 01-29-2009 |
20090245731 | Optical Fiber Microscopy Launch System and Method - A sample slide, launch system, and method for microscopy having a fiber insertion portal terminating within the sample slide and having a fiber insertion axis such that when an optical fiber is inserted within the fiber insertion portal the optical fiber is positioned so to deliver an EMR to a surface of the sample slide at a desired angle. | 10-01-2009 |
20100209048 | Optical Fiber Microscopy Launch System and Method - A sample slide, launch system, and method for microscopy having two optical fibers positioned proximate a sample slide with optical fiber mounting elements to deliver EMR to a surface of the sample slide at a critical angle for total internal reflection microscopy. In one exemplary embodiment, the EMR from the first optical fiber and the EMR from the second optical fiber may have different polarization states and/or wavelengths. | 08-19-2010 |
Herbert J. Kennedy, Monroeville, AL US
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20110262760 | BONDING WOOD COMPOSITES WITH RESIN SOLIDS-FORTIFIED PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN - The invention comprises an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin liquid fortified with powdered (e.g., spray dried) phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, preparing wood composites, particularly oriented strand board (OSB), waferboard, particleboard, medium density fiber board, and hardboard, using the solids-fortified liquid resin, and related wood composites bonded with the solids-fortified resin. | 10-27-2011 |
James Kennedy, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110213341 | DISINFECTING CAPS HAVING SEALING FEATURES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Caps can be used to cover and disinfect medical connectors. Some caps can create a seal with the medical connectors to prevent antiseptic from entering a fluid paths defined by a connector. Support members can aid in creating or maintaining the seal. | 09-01-2011 |
James A. Kennedy, Corvallis, OR US
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20100034923 | ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION OF LYSOZYME IN WINE - The present disclosure provides methods that decrease the interaction between tannins found in wine (such as polymeric tannins) and lysozyme added to wine as an antimicrobial agent, for example by adding a tannin-binding agent to the wine prior to adding lysozyme to the wine. In particular examples, such methods increase lysozyme antimicrobial activity (for example by increasing the effective lysozyme concentration) in the wine, since lysozyme bound to tannin is not available for providing antimicrobial activity. Also provided are methods for making wine. Compositions that include wine, lysozyme, and one or more tannin-binding agents that decrease the interaction between tannins and lysozyme are also disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
James C. Kennedy, St. Louis, MO US
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20090221057 | Bio-Breeder System for Biomass Production - A system for converting flue gases into useful biofuels and oxygen. The system uses flue gases and thermal energy from smokestack industries to grow algae in a controlled environment. The flue gases are used as nutrients for the growth of algae through photosynthesis which is then processed into biofuels. The algae growth occurs in a controlled environment to minimize contamination of the algae as well as to optimize the algae growth. Sunlight and artificial light is modulated to provide the optimum light source for the photosynthesis process. | 09-03-2009 |
James C. Kennedy, Worthington, OH US
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20110091273 | Rebound Control Material - An impact attenuator system including a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material with a tan δ of not less than about 0.05 to assist rebound control. | 04-21-2011 |
James Lehr Kennedy, Columbus, OH US
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20100002865 | Mutual Assistance Routing System for Improved Utilization of Customer Service Resources - The invention disclosed is a new system and method for providing the mutual sharing of resources devoted to customer service. The system utilizes a telecommunications switching apparatus to rout incoming customer contacts to one or more pools of customer service agents. The system provides for a universal customer service interface that allows customer service agents to assist customers of other related companies. The automated system for sharing customer service resources includes a mutual assistance routing system in communication with requesting users of customer service agents, responding providers of customer service agents, databases containing customer information, thereby allowing customers who contact the requesting user to be served by shared agents. | 01-07-2010 |
20110206189 | System for Automatic TTY Equipment Detection and for Notification of the Hearing Impaired - The invention is directed to efficient notification of the hearing impaired during emergencies. A message initiating agency and an administrator create an outbound message for delivery and further selects a number of campaign related parameters. A telecommunications interface module is provided that is capable of detecting the presence of a connected TTY device, and a connected TTY device logging system for recording in a database the occurrences of detection of a TTY devices associated with a particular telecommunications interface, or outbound message contact. The system delivers the campaign message to one or more telecommunications interfaces, delivers a TTY compatible message or a provides notification to said administrator of the detection of a connected TTY device, and records the incidence of failures to deliver the campaign message. | 08-25-2011 |
20120260194 | USER CONFIGURABLE UNIVERSAL INTERFACE FOR MANAGING UTILITY SERVICES - Managing utility services comprises a user interface that is linked to user configurable utility accounts, said interface further comprising a linking application for entering utility account information for linked utility accounts; account management features accessible from the user interface further comprising a bill payment utility, an account information system, a utility directory database, a service control system, and an informational system; an interface screen providing a link for displaying account information, menu options for configuring utility usage, a settings menu for configuring the interface of the system, and a messaging system providing messages associated with utility services; and a module for managing emergency notifications and consumer messages that provides for reporting of utility interruption, dangers situations, and informational content for managing the effects of utility interruption. | 10-11-2012 |
James S. Kennedy, Hugo, MN US
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20090071980 | Light-Emitting Beverage Dispenser - The present disclosure relates to a beverage dispenser having a container that has a cavity and a pouring spout. The beverage dispenser also includes a handle connectedly engaged with the container and a switching element disposed in the handle. The switching element selectively activates a light source and the light source selectively illuminates a field of view that is anterior the pouring spout. | 03-19-2009 |
James Vance Kennedy, Rexburg, ID US
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20110089123 | MOBILE WATER TREATMENT - A mobile water treatment apparatus to on-load a dirty fluid into a storage container attached to a motor vehicle and transport the fluid in the storage container from a first location and to a second location where the fluid is filtered by a filtration system attached to the motor vehicle. The filtered fluid is discharged from the mobile water treatment apparatus at the second location. | 04-21-2011 |
20120152816 | MOBILE WATER TREATMENT - A mobile water treatment apparatus to on-load a dirty fluid into a storage container attached to a motor vehicle and transport the fluid in the storage container from a first location and to a second location where the fluid is filtered by a filtration system attached to the motor vehicle. The filtered fluid is discharged from the mobile water treatment apparatus at the second location. | 06-21-2012 |
Jason L. Kennedy, Portland, OR US
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20100207371 | TRAILER FRAME ASSEMBLY - A trailer having a pair of closed, rectangular frame rails; a plurality of round pipe cross members, each cross member extending completely through each rectangular frame rail; and a plurality of axle suspension supports mounted on each rectangular frame rail. | 08-19-2010 |
Jason N. Kennedy, St. Louis, MO US
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20090208051 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FLUOROGENIC DETERMINATION OF LEAD CONCENTRATIONS - A method and apparatus for the use of fluorogenic probes for development of a rapid, and cost-effective determination of lead clearance following lead hazard control activities. The invention involves the use of fluorogenic chemosensors for efficient detection of lead in dust on hard surfaces at regulatory levels. The use of methods for lead visualization based on one or more of the fluorogenic type compounds would be highly beneficial to lead abatement projects. The identification of areas of high lead concentration (hotspots) can allow work to be focused on areas that have the greatest impact on clearance. Also, a rapid and cost-effective means of determining if lead clearance has been met can improve compliance with lead abatement activities. This would decrease the amount of time and materials spent in general surface cleaning and allow the elimination of isolated areas of lead concentration that may otherwise have been missed. | 08-20-2009 |
Jeff M. Kennedy, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20110225257 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ITINERARY MESSAGING SERVICE - Messages are targeted to travelers based on travel itineraries. Targeting may also be based on real-time travel status information. The targeted messages communicate their purpose and priority to respective travelers within the context of the travel itineraries. A disclosed method includes accessing a travel itinerary database including a plurality of travel itineraries. Each travel itinerary is associated with a traveler and defines itinerary segments of a corresponding travel schedule. A message is associated with a set of targeting rules used to identify a subset of itineraries in the travel itinerary database. The targeting rules may be used with real-time travel status information to identify the subset of itineraries. | 09-15-2011 |
Joel L. Kennedy, Mt. Pleasant, TN US
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20090179167 | Inflation/deflation adaptor assembly for inflating and deflating inflatable cargo dunnage bags - An inflation/deflation assembly, which can be mounted upon the inflation valve assembly of an inflatable bag, so as to permit both the inflation and deflation of the inflatable as may be desired. The inflation/deflation assembly comprises an outer housing, and a control rod is rotatably disposed within the housing so as to be rotatably movable between two positions angularly spaced apart from each other. When the control rod is disposed, for example, at a first one of the two positions, the inflatable bag can be inflated, whereas, when the control rod is disposed at the second one of the two positions, the inflatable bag can be deflated. | 07-16-2009 |
John W. Kennedy, Stevensville, MD US
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20090328242 | Replication of Undifferentiated Cells in a Weightless Environment, Uses Thereof and a Facility for Such Replication and the Acceleration of the Evolution of Plants and Animals - The present invention provides manufacturing processes for biological replication of undifferentiated plant and animal cells and tissue in a weightless condition, including those systems used in current stem cell research and development and use of undifferentiated parenchyma in plants. The present invention further provides methods for adapting plants and animals to survive outside their native environments. In particular, undifferentiated cells from plants or animals are replicated under weightless conditions in which cell replication or proliferation is accelerated and sustained. Under such conditions, the undifferentiated cells can be “forced” to express sets of genes useful for survival in particular environmental conditions. In this manner, cells surviving prolonged exposure to specific environmental conditions can be selected for and cultivated to produce an organism adapted to that particular environment in an accelerated manner. Methods of identifying specific genes associated with adaptation of a plant or animal to a specific environment are also disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
20130086702 | Replication of Undifferentiated Cells in a Weightless Environment, Uses Thereof and a Facility for Such Replication and The Acceleration of the Evolution of Plants and Animals - The present invention provides manufacturing processes for biological replication of undifferentiated plant and animal cells and tissue in a weightless condition, including those systems used in current stem cell research and development and use of undifferentiated parenchyma in plants. The present invention further provides methods for adapting plants and animals to survive outside their native environments. In particular, undifferentiated cells from plants or animals are replicated under weightless conditions in which cell replication or proliferation is accelerated and sustained. Under such conditions, the undifferentiated cells can be “forced” to express sets of genes useful for survival in particular environmental conditions. In this manner, cells surviving prolonged exposure to specific environmental conditions can be selected for and cultivated to produce an organism adapted to that particular environment in an accelerated manner. Methods of identifying specific genes associated with adaptation of a plant or animal to a specific environment are also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
Joseph Kennedy, Beaverton, OR US
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20090168855 | LINK CALIBRATION - In some embodiments, provided are methods and circuits to control the power efficiency of a transceiver or a transmitter in a scalable I/O link (a link whose bandwidth and power can be adjusted to meet changing performance demands). | 07-02-2009 |
20120281323 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PASSIVE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION - For one disclosed embodiment, an integrated circuit may comprise an internal transmission line in one or more layers of the integrated circuit. The internal transmission line may be coupled to receive a signal from an external transmission line at a first end of the internal transmission line without use of termination circuitry. The internal transmission line may transmit the signal passively to a second end of the internal transmission line. The integrated circuit may also comprise first circuitry having an input coupled to the internal transmission line at a first location of the internal transmission line to receive the signal and second circuitry having an input coupled to the internal transmission line at a second location of the internal transmission line to receive the signal. The second location may be different from the first location. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 11-08-2012 |
J. Phillip Kennedy, Nashville, TN US
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20100035929 | UNNATURAL DISPYRIN ANALOGUES, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are dispyrin analogue compounds useful as H3 receptor activity modulators, methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with histamine H3 receptor activity using same. In one aspect, the disclosed analogues can have a structure represented by a formula: | 02-11-2010 |
Keith Kennedy, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20110027533 | GRANULES - The present application is directed to a structure comprising a substrate and a structural layer on the substrate. The structural layer comprises a surface opposite the substrate. The structural layer comprises a binder and granules. Generally, the granules are bonded to the substrate with the binder. The granules have a diameter less than 420 micrometers and an average diameter of between 250 and 300 micrometers. Generally, the granule is exposed above the surface of the structural layer. | 02-03-2011 |
Kerry Kennedy, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20090150301 | FINANCIAL PRODUCT RISK MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products is disclosed. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options. | 06-11-2009 |
Kevin Kennedy, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080288322 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for facilitating the management of project resources such that high levels of supervision and project management may be achieved. Embodiments of the systems and methods further enable rapid response project management through the interaction of a client relationship management system, a phone system, an email communication system, and an analysis system. Further, in at least one embodiment, a résumé and notice of client contact automation system may be integrated with the various other components to facilitate project resource selection and client satisfaction. | 11-20-2008 |
Kevin D. Kennedy, Huntsville, AL US
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20090297995 | Mechanical Acoustic Noise Generator System for Scramjet Engine - A noise generator system is provided with each noise generator being pivotally mounted to a mounting surface associated with the air intake of a turbineless jet engine. Each noise generator is positioned so as to convert a laminar or transitional air stream into a turbulent air stream such that a turbulent air-fuel mixture is realized in the combustion section of the engine to achieve more efficient operation. | 12-03-2009 |
Kevin Scott Kennedy, Lexington, KY US
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20100003610 | Electrophotographic Roller With Resistance to Nip Banding - An endless electrophotographic member, such as a developer roller, which indicates an improved resistance to nip banding. The improvement to nip banding may be provided by the use of an organic salt within a roller surface region. The roller may provide, at a nip location, a resistive surface layer having an electrical resistance that avoids the development of nip banding and relatively dark regions on printed media. | 01-07-2010 |
20130243500 | Electrophotographic Roller with Resistance to Nip Banding - An endless electrophotographic member, such as a developer roller, which indicates an improved resistance to nip banding. The improvement to nip banding may be provided by the use of an organic salt within a roller surface region. The roller may provide, at a nip location, a resistive surface layer having an electrical resistance that avoids the development of nip banding and relatively dark regions on printed media. | 09-19-2013 |
Kimberly A. Kennedy, St. Charles, MO US
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20100084482 | THERMOSTAT - A thermostat includes an improved user interface, including automatic scheduling, remote control, system failure warning messages, and Energy Star compliance messages. Diagnostics can be provided without additional communication links to the thermostat. A sub-base accepts multiple thermostats and uses color coded terminals to ease installation. Glow-in-the dark features reduce power needs. In one embodiment, thermostats are coupled to AC power sources and communicate using wireless communications to control an HVAC system. A dampered system can be effected through a thermostat that communicates directly with zoned dampers. | 04-08-2010 |
Larry Kennedy, Cowence, KS US
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20100030642 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION PRODUCT PLACEMENT DATA - A system, computer program product and method are disclosed for sending advertising data to an end user device. The system includes but is not limited to a processor in data communication with a computer readable medium; and a computer program embedded in the computer readable medium, the computer program comprising instructions to monitor video data for advertising key data, instructions to monitor end user data exchanged between end user devices for the advertising key data, instructions to receive data from an end user device indicating a product selected from a selected data segment in the video data and instructions to send advertising data relating to key data in the selected data segment to the end user device. The computer program product executes a computer program to perform the method. | 02-04-2010 |
20130254803 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION PRODUCT PLACEMENT DATA - A system and method are disclosed for sending advertising data to an end user device. The system includes but is not limited to a processor in data communication with a computer readable medium; and a computer program embedded in the computer readable medium, the computer program including but not limited to instructions to send first password data to a first group of end user devices that have exchanged a first advertising key data in a first advertising category; and instructions to send first advertising data encoded using the first password to the first group of end user devices. | 09-26-2013 |
Larry Kennedy, Lawrence, KS US
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20100058420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DIGITAL TELEVISION OPERATIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to monitor spectral characteristics of a target channel, a first channel and a second channel, where the target channel is of a digital terrestrial television system, where the first channel is an upper adjacent channel to the target channel, and where the second channel is a lower adjacent channel to the target channel. The controller is adapted to generate an emission mask based on the monitored spectral characteristics and detect interference between the target channel and at least one of the first and second channels based at least in part on the emission mask. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100109926 | System and Method to Modify a Metadata Parameter - A method includes receiving first encoded digital audio data including a metadata parameter having a first value. The first encoded digital audio data has a first dynamic range. The method includes receiving second encoded digital audio data including the metadata parameter having the first value. The second encoded digital audio data has a second dynamic range. The method also includes outputting first decoded digital audio data including the metadata parameter. The first decoded digital audio data corresponds to the first encoded digital audio data. The method also includes outputting second decoded digital audio data including a modified metadata parameter having a second value. The second decoded digital audio data corresponds to the second encoded digital audio data. | 05-06-2010 |
20100223647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution device having a support structure adapted for removably receiving a server module, a plurality of encoders, and an Internet Protocol (IP) router module; and a bus adapted for placing the server module, the plurality of video encoders, and the IP router module in communication with each other, where the server module is adapted to receive media content, where the plurality of video encoders is adapted to generate a plurality of encoded media contents from the media content and the video encoders generate the encoded media contents in temporal proximity to each other, where the IP router module is adapted to distribute the plurality of encoded media contents over an IP network. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
20100241258 | System and Method to Modify a Metadata Parameter - A method includes receiving digital audio data at an audio adjustment system. The method includes converting a portion of the digital audio data to an analog audio signal with a digital-to-analog converter of the audio adjustment system to form a sample analog audio signal. The method includes determining a dynamic range of the sample analog audio signal with the audio adjustment system. The method also includes modifying a metadata parameter of the digital audio data with the audio adjustment system when the dynamic range of the sample analog audio signal is below a threshold. The metadata parameter is a dialog normalization parameter. | 09-23-2010 |
20110134763 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION - A method and system for diagnosing synchronization offsets in IPTV program signals includes generating audio counter values for audio packets and video counter values for video packets, such that synchronized audio packets and video packets have corresponding counter values. The correspondence may be fixed or may be a variable relationship during the IPTV program duration. The difference in arrival times of the audio and video packets may be measured at various IPTV network nodes, and compared to the IPTV program clock. Aberrant values for arrival times may result in a network synchronization alarm at an identified IPTV network node. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142417 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR UPDATING ADVERTISING DATA FOR RECORDED VIDEO DATA - A method is disclosed including but not limited to, receiving a video data stream at a multimedia processor end user device; storing the video data stream at a digital video recorder; monitoring a playback of the stored video data stream at the multimedia processor end user device; detecting an advertising trigger in the playback of the video data stream at the multimedia processor end user device; logging a time for the trigger detected in the video data stream in a trigger log at the multimedia processor end user device; sending the trigger log including data to an advertising server so that the advertising verification system can correlate the time the trigger occurred with an advertising schedule; receiving a replacement advertising data stream from the advertising server based on the advertising trigger; and receiving a replacement advertising data stream during the playback of the video data. | 06-16-2011 |
20120306677 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MODIFY A METADATA PARAMETER - A method includes receiving digital audio data at an audio adjustment system. The method includes converting a portion of the digital audio data to an analog audio signal with a digital-to-analog converter of the audio adjustment system to form a sample analog audio signal. The method includes determining a dynamic range of the sample analog audio signal with the audio adjustment system. The method also includes modifying a metadata parameter of the digital audio data with the audio adjustment system when the dynamic range of the sample analog audio signal is below a threshold. The metadata parameter is a dialog normalization parameter. | 12-06-2012 |
20130265446 | System and Method to Transmit Digital Broadcast Grade Video Via a Cellular Data Network - A particular method includes receiving a media stream that includes digital broadcast grade video. The method further includes compressing the media stream to form a compressed digital media stream using a Joint Photographic Experts Group 2000 compliant compression coding system. The method further includes converting the compressed digital media stream into data packets. The method further includes selecting a cellular data network from a plurality of available cellular data networks based on one or more quality of service factors. The method further includes transmitting the data packets via the cellular data network. | 10-10-2013 |
Mac Kennedy, Houston, TX US
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20110147002 | Subsea Differential-Area Accumulator - An accumulator for a subsea blowout preventer unit including a blowout preventer includes a body. The body includes a hydraulic fluid chamber and a gas chamber. The hydraulic fluid chamber has a smaller inner diameter than the gas chamber. The accumulator further includes a hydraulic fluid port in fluid communication between the hydraulic fluid chamber and the subsea blowout preventer, a hydraulic piston slidably and sealingly mounted in the hydraulic fluid chamber, and a charge piston slidably and sealingly mounted in the gas chamber. A pressure port receives pressure to provide a force on the opposite side of the charge piston from the hydraulic piston. | 06-23-2011 |
Mac M. Kennedy, Houston, TX US
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20100206389 | PRESSURE-COMPENSATED ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE - A pressure-compensated accumulator bottle is provided. In one embodiment, the accumulator bottle includes a housing and an interior wall that generally define first, second, and third chambers within the housing. In this embodiment, a spring is disposed in the second chamber and configured to apply a biasing force on a first piston disposed within the first chamber. Further, in this embodiment, an additional piston is disposed within the third chamber and is configured to facilitate balancing of the pressure of a fluid disposed in the second chamber with the pressure of the external environment such that the magnitude of a second biasing force applied on the first piston by the pressure of the fluid depends at least in part on the pressure of the external environment. Hydraulic circuits and systems including a pressure-compensated accumulator bottle are also disclosed. | 08-19-2010 |
20110302911 | Methods And Systems For Subsea Electric Piezopumps - In at least some embodiments, an apparatus includes a hydraulic directional control manifold and a plurality of electric piezopumps. The apparatus also includes an electric piezopump controller that operates the plurality of electric piezopumps in varying combinations to provide generation and directional control of hydraulic power to linear hydraulic actuators using localized closed-loop hydraulic fluid. | 12-15-2011 |
20120305120 | PRESSURE-COMPENSATED ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE - A pressure-compensated accumulator bottle is provided. In one embodiment, the accumulator bottle includes a housing and an interior wall that generally define first, second, and third chambers within the housing. In this embodiment, a spring is disposed in the second chamber and configured to apply a biasing force on a first piston disposed within the first chamber. Further, in this embodiment, an additional piston is disposed within the third chamber and is configured to facilitate balancing of the pressure of a fluid disposed in the second chamber with the pressure of the external environment such that the magnitude of a second biasing force applied on the first piston by the pressure of the fluid depends at least in part on the pressure of the external environment. Hydraulic circuits and systems including a pressure-compensated accumulator bottle are also disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
Matthew Kennedy, Groveport, OH US
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20100261155 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO VIRAL FUSION PROTEINS - Provided herein are isolated paramyxovirus pre-triggered fusion proteins, or functional fragments thereof, which contain one or more CRAC domains in a location that is away from the transmembrane domain. Also provided herein is a computer model of the structure of the pre-triggered F protein. Compositions that directly or indirectly bind and interfere with the normal activity or binding of the pre-triggered F proteins, or the CRAC domains, are useful as antiviral agents in the treatment of paramyxovirus infections. Thus, disclosed herein are methods of screening for antiviral agents, using the isolated pre-triggered F protein, or functional fragments thereof. | 10-14-2010 |
Michael B. Kennedy, Baltimore, MD US
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20120033852 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FIND THE PRECISE LOCATION OF OBJECTS OF INTEREST IN DIGITAL IMAGES - The present invention is a method and system to precisely locate objects of interest in any given image scene space, which finds the presence of objects based upon pattern matching geometric relationships to a master, known set. The method and system prepares images for feature and attribute detection and identifies the presence of potential objects of interest, then narrows down the objects based upon how well they match a pre designated master template. The method by which matching takes place is done through finding all objects, plotting its area, juxtaposing a sweet spot overlap of its area on master objects, which in turn forms a glyph shape. The glyph shape is recorded, along with all other formed glyphs in an image's scene space and then mapped to form sets using a classifier and finally a pattern matching algorithm. The resulting objects of interest matches are then refined to plot the contour boundaries of the object's grouped elements (arrangement of contiguous pixels of the given object called a Co-Glyph) and finally snapped to its component actual dimensions e.g., x, y of a character or individual living cell. | 02-09-2012 |
Michael C. Kennedy US
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20120015344 | Methods, compositions, and apparatus for the detection of viral strains - The disclosure generally relates to a particulate composition formed from a conductive polymer bound to magnetic nanoparticles. The particulate composition can be formed into a biologically enhanced, electrically active magnetic (BEAM) nanoparticle composition by further including a binding pair member (e.g., an antibody or a fragment thereof that specifically recognizes a virus strain or a virus surface protein) bound to the conductive polymer of the particulate composition. The disclosure further provides compositions, kits, detection apparatus, and methods for detecting specific viral strains including those with pandemic potential. In the various embodiments, a triplex including the BEAM nanoparticle, a virus or virally derived material (e.g. strain- and/or strain subtype specific viral surface protein or fragments thereof), and a viral strain subtype-specific binding pair member (e.g., a glycan that recognizes a specific virus strain subtype) is formed and detected, such as by use of a biosensor. | 01-19-2012 |
Neil T. Kennedy, Chesapeake Beach, MD US
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20100079255 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESPONDER ACCOUNTING - A method and apparatus for accounting for responders at a site, includes obtaining a first RFID from a scanning of a responder radio performed in a vicinity of the site; determining, by using the first RFID, a responder identity from a RFID database that associates each one of a plurality of responder identities to a corresponding responder radio RFID; adding at least one of the responder identity and the first RFID to an active responder database for the site; initiating an acknowledgement to the responder radio; obtaining a second RFID as a result of a second scanning; and removing the responder identity from the active responder database when the second RFID matches the first RFID. | 04-01-2010 |
Nicholas Kennedy, Washington, DC US
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20110065494 | Sports wagering exchange and method therefor - A system and method for purchasing and trading wagering shares representing one of two possible outcomes of an event before and during the event. During each of one or more stoppages of the event, the price of the wagering shares representing a first outcome of the event and the price of the wagering shares representing a second outcome of the event are adjusted according to a progression of the event and to market supply and demand for the wagering shares. Purchasing, by bettors, of the wagering shares prior to the start of the event and trading, between the bettors, of the wagering shares prior to the start of the event and during each of the stoppages of the event is facilitated by an exchange. | 03-17-2011 |
Patrick R. Kennedy, Gates Mills, OH US
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20080286506 | IN-MOLD LABELING SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - A container or other article is integrally molded to a labeling assembly. The labeling assembly includes a release surface for releasably supporting an adhesive label for identifying a feature of the container. A method of making a container having an in-mold labeling assembly is also disclosed. A labeling assembly is provided in a mold cavity so that the top face of the labeling assembly faces away from the hollow mold cavity. Moldable material is introduced into the mold cavity to form the container and the formed container is integrally molded to the labeling assembly. A method for tracking the contents of a container using such an assembly is also provided. | 11-20-2008 |
Paul E. Kennedy, Silver Spring, MD US
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20080241167 | CC CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR 5 DNA, NEW ANIMAL MODELS AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR HIV INFECTION - The susceptibility of human macrophages to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection depends on cell surface expression of the human CD4 molecule and CC cytokine receptor 5. CCR5 is a member of the 7-transmembrane segment superfamily of G-protein-coupled cell surface molecules. CCR5 plays an essential role in the membrane fusion step of infection by some HIV isolates. The establishment of stable, nonhuman cell lines and transgenic mammals having cells that coexpress human CD4 and CCR5 provides valuable tools for the continuing research of HIV infection. In addition, antibodies which bind to CCR5, CCR5 variants, and CCR5-binding agents, capable of blocking membrane fusion between HIV and target cells represent potential anti-HIV therapeutics for macrophage-tropic strains of HIV. | 10-02-2008 |
Paul T. Kennedy, Burnsville, MN US
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20100179624 | Warming device constructions with a poncho-type patient gown - A warming device includes a poncho-type patient gown having a major body portion with inside and outside surfaces, a central panel in the major body portion, opposing sleeve portions in the central panel, and a head opening in the central panel, between the sleeve portions. An inflatable convective warming apparatus is supported on a surface of the patient gown, extending from a lower edge of the patient gown at least to the head opening. | 07-15-2010 |
Peter Edward Kennedy, North Liberty, IN US
Peter H. Kennedy, Murdock, MN US
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20090048053 | AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION FOR A CONTINOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL - An auxiliary transmission assembly includes a variable ratio gear assembly that is connected between an engine and the primary transmission of a motor vehicle, and an external input device to form a continuously variable transmission for the vehicle. The external input device is operably engaged with the output of the variable ratio gear assembly and can alter the speed of the output independently of the input to the gear assembly from the engine. The amount of variance provided by the external input device is determined by a controller that senses the change in load on the vehicle engine and operates the external input device to maintain the speed of the vehicle in accordance with a user input for the desired speed. | 02-19-2009 |
Robert A. Kennedy, Frisco, TX US
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20100254312 | DYNAMICALLY TRANSFORMED CHANNEL SET ROUTING - A crosslayer routing operation in a network of cognitive radios retrieves routing input parameters from a crosslayer interface, creates additional parameters from retrieved parameters, processes retrieved and additional parameters using a knowledge mapping and reasoning engine, utilizes numeric or linguistic results for targeted routing operations, updates a routing knowledge database; and sends relevant routing information to a route controller. | 10-07-2010 |
Robert C. Kennedy, Columbia, TN US
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20100143061 | CHIP CATCHER FOR WELD TIP DRESSER - An apparatus for collecting weld tip chips created by a weld tip dresser is provided that “catches” the chips at the cutting tool and collects them in a container, preventing their disbursement on the factory floor. The apparatus includes a body adapted for connection to the weld tip dresser and with an opening therethrough configured to permit the weld tip dresser therethrough. The body defines an air inlet passage extending from an outer surface of the body to the opening. The body defines an air outlet passage from the opening to the outer surface. A pressurized air supply is connected to the body at the air inlet passage and is configured to blow air through the air inlet passage to blow chips from the opening through the air outlet passage. A container is operatively connected to the body at the air outlet passage for collecting chips blown from the opening. | 06-10-2010 |
Russell Kennedy, Hot Springs, AR US
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20090194199 | Variable guide for a gang saw - A guide arm for a gang sawmill is provided adjacent to an inlet of a gang saw and is movable about a pivot pin depending on the actual curvature of a cant to adjust (continuously or fixed) the position of an incoming cant to maximize the yield of usable boards produced by the gang saw by moving the cant relative to the saw as a conveyor feeds the cant through the gang saw. | 08-06-2009 |
20100276250 | HIGH SPEED BOARD FEEDER - A transfer mechanism that transfers boards from a first conveyor onto a second conveyor having lugs using a stop, a cammed wheel for lifting boards over the stop, and a programmable computer controller for controlling the cammed wheel independent of the speed of the first and second conveyors. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300833 | BOARD LUMBER POSITIONING FENCE - Provided is a positioning fence for use in lumber sawmills that facilitates automated positioning of lumber for cutting and a method of positioning lumber for cutting. A continuous moving track loop has a plurality of paddles laterally positionable across the width of the track. Electromagnets are used to control the position of the paddles and, thus, the position of lumber being transported by the paddles. Also provided are uses of the positioning fence to position lumber for cutting. | 12-02-2010 |
20110072990 | LUMBER PRINTER - Provided is a printer for printing stamps on boards and a method of printing stamps on boards. The printer is capable of printing multiple types of stamps simultaneously on boards. | 03-31-2011 |
20120037476 | BOARD LUMBER POSITIONING FENCE - Provided is a positioning fence for use in lumber sawmills and method of using the positioning fence that facilitates automated positioning of lumber for cutting and a method of positioning lumber for cutting. Also provided is a retrofit position fence table and a method of using the retrofit position fence table. A continuous moving track loop has a plurality of paddles laterally positionable across the width of the track. A track moving device is used to adjust the final locked position of the paddles if the paddles are not locked in the desired position. | 02-16-2012 |
20120285136 | METHOD OF PROTECTING A LUG AND A CHAIN OF A LUMBER DRAG CHAIN AND A PROTECTED LUMBER DRAG CHAIN - Provided is a method of protecting a drag chain for a lumber mill and a drag chain having a chain guard and a lug guard. The chain guard and lug guard each only require use of a single weld washer for mounting. | 11-15-2012 |
20130118367 | LUMBER PRINTER - Provided is a printer for printing stamps on boards and a method of printing stamps on boards. The printer is capable of printing multiple types of stamps simultaneously on boards. | 05-16-2013 |
20140048178 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUBLE EVEN ENDING LUMBER - Provided are a system and method for cutting boards into two board pieces, even ending one of the board pieces at a first side while travelling transversely on a conveyor and even ending the other board piece at a second side of the conveyor. | 02-20-2014 |
Shannon Forest Kennedy, Janesville, WI US
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20080201177 | FINANCIAL PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR COMPREHENSIVE ACCIDENTAL MEDICAL INSURANCE - The present invention is directed to a system, method, and product for providing comprehensive accident medical insurance. The invention manages the administration of medical insurance policy in which medical providers are paid on behalf of an Insured Person for all or part of medical expenses incurred by the Insured Person solely as a result of an accident. | 08-21-2008 |
Sharon Kennedy, Randallstown, MD US
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20090317770 | User Health Profiles Derived From Oral Care Implements - A computer-implemented method includes a step of presenting an indication of a health profile of a person based on information obtained from an oral care implement. Also, a method includes displaying an indication of a history of the health profile of a a person based on second information previously received from the oral care implement. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320225 | Oral Care Implement With Mechanical Energy Harvesting - A mechanical energy harvesting toothbrush may employ circuits and devices to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Such conversion can be done using piezoelectric devices to convert stresses and strains from bending of the toothbrush head and/or bristles during use, and can be done using electromagnetic generators involving passing a magnet through a coil to induce current. The resulting electric energy may be rectified, and stored in a storage device, such as a capacitor or rechargeable battery. A switching circuit may be configured to detect the level of energy stored in the storage device, and to close an electrical connection when a predetermined level of energy (e.g., a charge) has been reached. The predetermined level may correspond to a desired amount of brushing (e.g., taking into account stroke length and force, and the number of strokes), and the closing of the electrical connection may be used to power output devices when that desired amount of brushing has been reached. | 12-31-2009 |
20110076090 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - An oral care implement ( | 03-31-2011 |
20110135379 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system and method wherein a dispenser is mounted to the handle of an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush. The dispenser holds an oral care material and is alterable between a storage state wherein a dispending end of the dispenser nests within the handle and an application state wherein the dispensing end of the dispenser is un-nested and exposed for oral care use. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care system comprising: an oral care implement comprising a head, a handle having a longitudinal axis, and one or more oral surface engaging elements; a dispenser having a reservoir containing an oral care material and an applicator for dispensing the oral care material from the reservoir; the dispenser alterable between: (i) a storage state wherein the applicator or the dispensing end of the dispenser is nested within the handle; and (ii) an application state wherein the applicator or the dispensing end is un-nested from the handle and exposed for oral care use. | 06-09-2011 |
20110211901 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A fluid delivery system usable in an oral care implement and a reservoir containing a flowable substance. A capillary channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver flowable substance(s) through one or more outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the rate of fluid flow through the capillary channel is different in at least a first flow section than in a second flow section. In another embodiment, the rate of flow between flow sections of the wicking member is different than in at least one of the flow sections. A variety of flowable substances can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214240 | FLUID DISPENSING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A fluid dispensing oral care implement with fluid delivery system. The implement includes a storage member containing a fluid. A channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver fluid(s) through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the fluid outlet is comprised of a wicking or capillary material and is disposed in the head of the implement. In some embodiments, the implement may include a valve and a specially configured storage cap. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 09-08-2011 |
20110289708 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include at least one tooth polishing unit having a polishing element including a supporting base and a broadened flexible tooth polishing head extending angularly outwards from the base and defining a polishing surface. In a preferred embodiment, the polishing element is made of an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the polishing element may be comprised of a plurality of individual polishing members. | 12-01-2011 |
20110314623 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system and method for applying a fluid to an oral surface, including a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the invention can be an oral care system comprising: a toothbrush; and a dispenser detachably coupled to the toothbrush, the dispenser comprising: an internal reservoir containing a fluid; and a conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir and terminating in an orifice for dispensing the fluid; and a plug having a proximal plug portion disposed within the conduit and a distal plug portion disposed within a socket of the toothbrush. | 12-29-2011 |
20120034016 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system, such as a toothbrush having a detachable dispenser containing an oral care material. In one embodiment, the dispenser may include a housing; an internal reservoir for containing a fluid and a dispensing orifice for dispensing the fluid; a first cam surface, the first cam surface being non-rotatable with respect to the housing; a reciprocator comprising an actuator, a drive screw, and a second cam surface, the reciprocator being rotatable with respect to the housing; an elevator forming a transverse end wall of the reservoir, the elevator being non-rotatable with respect to the housing and threadily coupled to the drive screw; wherein rotation of the actuator causes the elevator to (1) axially advance, and (2) axially reciprocate. | 02-09-2012 |
20120114410 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - A portable oral care system comprising a toothbrush having a detachable handle portion forming a dispenser containing an oral care product. The dispenser is configured as a dispensing pen having a dispensing orifice or applicator at one end. The dispenser includes a ratchet-type fluid dispensing system for delivering the oral care product. The dispenser includes a self-biasing push button actuator formed of a deformable elastomeric material with an elastic memory. A user may detach the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the product to an oral surface by depressing the actuator, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage. | 05-10-2012 |
20120189986 | GENERATING A CHEMICAL AGENT IN SITU - A method of cleaning teeth by providing a device for generating a chemical agent in situ on an as-needed basis via the application of an electrical potential across a pair of conductors in communication with an electrolyte. The chemical agents may include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, chlorine and/or hypochlorite. The device may include a voltage source and a first set of electrodes for applying an electrical potential to the electrolyte. The device may also include a second set of electrodes disposed about an anode of the first set of electrodes. The first and second sets of anodes cooperate to produce ions, peroxides, ozone and/or other chemical agents via the application of electrical potential to the electrolyte. | 07-26-2012 |
20120272996 | ORAL CARE DISPENSER & ORAL CARE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - An oral care dispenser and oral care system implementing the same. In one embodiment, the dispenser may comprise a collar having an axial passageway in which a drive component is rotatably coupled. The collar comprises a segmented neck portion and a non-segmented body portion that comprises a plurality of protuberances extending into the axial passageway. The drive component comprises at least one resilient arm that interacts with the plurality of protuberances to generate an audible signal during relative rotation. | 11-01-2012 |
20120275841 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system and method comprising an oral care implement such as a toothbrush having a plurality of tooth engaging elements and a cavity adapted to detachably house a dispenser containing an oral care agent. In one embodiment, the dispenser may be configured as a dispensing pen having an applicator on one end. A user may dismount the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the agent to the oral surface, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage. | 11-01-2012 |
20120275843 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system and method comprising an oral care implement such as a toothbrush having a plurality of tooth engaging elements and a cavity adapted to detachably house a dispenser containing an oral care agent. In one embodiment, the dispenser may be configured as a dispensing pen having an applicator on one end. A user may dismount the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the agent to the oral surface, and re -mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage. | 11-01-2012 |
20120291213 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH MECHANICAL ENERGY HARVESTING - A mechanical energy harvesting toothbrush may employ circuits and devices to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Such conversion can be done using piezoelectric devices to convert stresses and strains from bending of the toothbrush head and/or bristles during use, and can be done using electromagnetic generators involving passing a magnet through a coil to induce current. The resulting electric energy may be rectified, and stored in a storage device, such as a capacitor or rechargeable battery. A switching circuit may be configured to detect the level of energy stored in the storage device, and to close an electrical connection when a predetermined level of energy (e.g., a charge) has been reached. The predetermined level may correspond to a desired amount of brushing. The closing of the electrical connection may be used to power output devices when that desired amount of brushing has been reached. | 11-22-2012 |
20120309042 | DIAGNOSTIC ORAL DEVICE - Described herein are devices and methods for identifying the existence of an oral condition in a subject. | 12-06-2012 |
20120322023 | DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING ORAL CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions. | 12-20-2012 |
20130192010 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - An oral care implement ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130291325 | Oral Care System, Kit and Method - An oral care system wherein a dispenser is mounted to the handle of an oral care implement. The dispenser holds an oral care material and is alterable between a storage state wherein a dispensing end of the dispenser nests within the handle and an application state wherein the dispensing end of the dispenser is un-nested and exposed for oral care use. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298341 | ORAL CARE DISPENSER & ORAL CARE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - An oral care system comprising a toothbrush and a dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and an internal reservoir containing an oral care material; a drive component rotatably disposed within the housing and comprising a drive screw, the drive component being axially retained relative to the housing through mechanical interference; and an elevator coupled to the drive screw so that rotation of the drive component in a first rotational direction causes the elevator to axially advance along the drive screw in a first axial direction to dispense the oral care material from a dispensing orifice. | 11-14-2013 |
20130309629 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH FLUID APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An oral care implement, e.g., toothbrush, having a wick applicator and a method of assembling the same is disclosed. The implement includes a head, a handle connected to the head by a neck portion, and a recess. The recess is arranged for receipt of the wick applicator. The handle includes an internal fluid reservoir holding a fluid in communication with the recess. The wick applicator is arranged to enable a fluid to pass therethrough by capillary action and has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second portion of the wick applicator comprises at least one projection for engaging at least one cooperating portion of the recess to secure the wick applicator in the recess at an operative position, whereupon the wick applicator is in fluid communication with the fluid in the reservoir. | 11-21-2013 |
20130316070 | DEVICE TO PROVIDE ENHANCED FLOSSING BENEFITS - A dental floss dispenser having a wicking delivery system with a reservoir for storing a solution of oral care ingredients generally in fluid form. The reservoir includes an absorbent wicking porous pad that extends through at least a portion of the floss dispensing device to deliver the solution to the dental floss. When the floss is pulled through the porous pad holding the oral care ingredient(s), the porous pad activates (e.g., coats, impregnates, saturates) the floss, providing the consumer with new benefits such as enhanced deep cleaning, new flavors, better plaque dissolving capabilities, ease of floss use and maneuverability, whitening, and deposition of therapeutic actives into the gum pockets. | 11-28-2013 |
20130330116 | MOUTHWASH FORMULATIONS FOR USE WITH TOOTHBRUSH DELIVERY DEVICE - Disclosed are compositions suitable for use with an oral care implement. The compositions provide improved sensory appeal, and comparable reduction in volatile sulfur compounds and antibacterial activity to advanced formula toothpaste formulations. The compositions include a high percentage of antibacterial agent and flavoring, when compared to conventional toothpastes, and some mouth washes formulations, such that only minor amounts of the composition can be delivered to the oral care implement to provide improved reduction in volatile sulfur compounds, antibacterial efficacy, and optionally a cooling sensation. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340185 | INTERDENTAL CLEANING DEVICE - An interdental cleaning device that delivers an oral care fluid to a cleaning element via capillary action. The invention can be an interdental cleaning device comprising: a housing forming an internal reservoir containing an oral care fluid; an applicator extending from the housing, the applicator comprising a stem and at least one cleaning element extending from the stem; and wherein the stem comprises a capillary material that extends into the reservoir to be in fluid communication with the oral care fluid so that the capillary material of the stem delivers the oral care fluid from the reservoir to the at least one cleaning element via capillary action. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340188 | TOOTHBRUSH INCLUDING A DEVICE FOR INDICATING BRUSHING FORCE - A toothbrush that includes a piezochromic polymer or a proximity dye based polymer effective to emit an optical signal indicative of brushing force. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000047 | TOOTHBRUSH HAVING ORAL CARE FLUID DELIVERY | 01-02-2014 |
20140106309 | GENERATING A CHEMICAL AGENT IN SITU - A method of cleaning teeth by providing a device for generating a chemical agent in situ on an as-needed basis via the application of an electrical potential across a pair of conductors in communication with an electrolyte. The chemical agents may include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, chlorine and/or hypochlorite. The device may include a voltage source and a first set of electrodes for applying an electrical potential to the electrolyte. The device may also include a second set of electrodes disposed about an anode of the first set of electrodes. The first and second sets of anodes cooperate to produce ions, peroxides, ozone and/or other chemical agents via the application of electrical potential to the electrolyte. | 04-17-2014 |
20140115803 | FLUID DISPENSING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A fluid dispensing oral care implement with fluid delivery system. The implement includes a storage member containing a fluid. A channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver fluid(s) through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the fluid outlet is comprised of a wicking or capillary material and is disposed in the head of the implement. In some embodiments, the implement may include a valve and a specially configured storage cap. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 05-01-2014 |
20140119809 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having an internal reservoir. In one embodiment, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising: a handle having an internal reservoir containing an oral care fluid; a head coupled to the handle; an applicator located on the head; a partition member positioned within the internal reservoir that divides the internal reservoir into a storage chamber and an overflow chamber; a passageway extending through the partition member from the storage chamber to the overflow chamber, the passageway terminating as a first opening in a first surface of the partition member and as a second opening in a second surface of the partition member; and a wick member having a first end in fluid communication with the applicator and a second end terminating in an end surface that abuts the second surface of the partition member to prohibit axial movement of the wick member in a first axial direction. | 05-01-2014 |
20140259485 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include at least one tooth polishing unit having a polishing element including a supporting base and a flexible tooth polishing head extending angularly from the base and defining a polishing surface. In a preferred embodiment, the polishing element is made of an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the polishing element may be comprised of a plurality of individual polishing members. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261544 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of whitening teeth. In one embodiment, the invention may be a method of whitening teeth that includes: providing a toothbrush having a handle and a detachable oral care agent dispenser supported by the handle, the dispenser including a reservoir containing a tooth whitening agent; decoupling the dispenser from the handle of the toothbrush; and applying the tooth whitening agent to an oral surface using the dispenser. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287380 | ORAL CARE GELS - The invention provides an orally acceptable plaque indicator gel comprising a dye in sufficient concentration to visibly stain plaque upon application, optionally for use in combination with an orally acceptable plaque removal gel comprising an antiplaque agent in sufficient concentration to remove plaque and or kill bacteria upon application, in each case the gel having a specific viscosity permitting efficient application using a pen dispenser, as well as reduced dye or antiplaque agent concentration, together with methods of using the same. | 09-25-2014 |
20140322666 | ORAL CARE GEL DISPENSER SYSTEMS - The invention provides an oral care system comprising a gel in a pen dispenser, the dispenser comprising a chamber which permits dispensing of a measured amount of the gel, wherein the gel exhibits a Herschel-Bulkley yield stress of 10 to 230 dynes/cm2, a Herschel-Bulkley viscosity of 3 to 500 poise, and a Herschel-Bulkley rate index of 0.4 to 0.6, the specific viscosity permitting efficient application of the gel, as well as methods of using the same. | 10-30-2014 |
20150072301 | DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING ORAL CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions. In one aspect, the invention is a device including a detector capable of detecting a marker of an oral condition; a self-contained indicator that is actuated by a signal from the detector, wherein the indicator is one of a structural indicator adapted to undergo a physical change that is haptically perceptible, a dye adapted to be released into a user's mouth, and a flavor adapted to be released into a user's mouth; and wherein said device is detachably securable to an oral care implement | 03-12-2015 |
20150087074 | DIAGNOSTIC ORAL DEVICE - Described herein are devices and methods for identifying the existence of an oral condition in a subject. | 03-26-2015 |
Stephen M. Kennedy, Columbus, OH US
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20100023930 | SOFTWARE TOOL FOR SCENARIO-BASED CODE INSPECTIONS - A computer program product for scenario-based source code inspection is provided. The computer program product comprises a computer-usable data carrier storing instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to display a plurality of functions, the plurality of functions comprising: a first function for creating one or more scenario paths in the source code by providing the ability to create hyperlinks from subroutine/macro calls to the subroutine or macro source in the code and commentary addition; and a second function for inspecting code in execution order and inspecting uninspected lines of code by providing the ability to annotate the code with any errors and observations found and mark lines inspected. | 01-28-2010 |
Steven C. Kennedy, Houston, TX US
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20090133882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOWNHOLE ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEM PROTECTION - A fluid conditioning system designed to be installed between the well perforation and the intake of a pump used to effect artificial lift is used to filter and chemically treat production fluids. The fluid conditioning system is an apparatus that provides scale inhibitors and/or other chemical treatments into the production stream. In some embodiments, the fluid conditioning system may be a part of the production stream filter wherein the filtering material is comprised of a porous medium that contains and supports the treatment chemical. In other embodiments, the chemical treatment may be accomplished by the gradual dissolution of a solid phase chemical. The treating chemical may be recharged or replenished by various downhole reservoirs or feeding means. In yet other embodiments, the treating chemical may be replenished from the surface by means of a capillary tube. In certain other embodiments, the apparatus may be retrievable from the surface thereby permitting recharge or replenishment of the chemical in the apparatus on an as-needed basis. The filtration apparatus may incorporate a bypass valve that allows fluid to by-pass the filter as sand or other particulate matter fills up or blocks the filter. | 05-28-2009 |
Steven Charles Kennedy, Houston, TX US
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20080293280 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES - An electrical connector assembly for a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors comprises a body having a respective recess for receiving a terminating pin each of the conductors. A respective spigot sealingly engages within each of the recesses and has a passage for receiving an associated one of the terminating pins. Furthermore a seal is associated with each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the associated terminating pin. The provision of a separate spigot for each of the conductors and for sealing engagement within a respective recess in the body enables the spigots to be sealingly fitted to the conductors prior to each spigot being introduced into its recess and sealingly engaged therein. This provides improved insulation of the conductor and increased creepage distance between the mating electrical parts and the outer surface of the housing of the assembly. It also provides the additional advantage that the seal on the conductor tends to be smaller than in prior arrangements so that there is less thermal expansion of the seal when the parts get hot in a downhole environment. | 11-27-2008 |
20090272538 | ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a pump assembly for pumping a wellbore fluid in a wellbore includes a pump, a fluid separator, a motor for driving the pump, and a shroud disposed around the fluid separator for guiding a gas stream leaving the fluid separator, wherein the gas stream is prevented from mixing with fluids in the wellbore. | 11-05-2009 |
Steven Roger Kennedy, Chandler, AZ US
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20090134015 | ENHANCED OXYGEN NON-STOICHIOMETRY COMPENSATION FOR THIN FILMS - A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium, including the step of reactively or non-reactively sputtering at least a first data storing thin film layer over a substrate from a sputter target. The sputter target is comprised of cobalt (Co), platinum (Pt), a first metal oxide further comprised of a first metal and oxygen (O) and, when non-reactively sputtering, a second metal oxide. The first data storing thin film layer is comprised of cobalt (Co), platinum (Pt), and a stoichiometric third metal oxide comprising the first metal and oxygen (O). During sputtering, any non-stoichiometry of the third metal oxide in the first data storing thin film layer is compensated for using oxygen (O) from the second metal oxide in the sputter target, or using oxygen (O) from the oxygen-rich gas atmosphere. The first metal is selected from boron (B), silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), hafnium (Hf), zirconium (Zr), titanium (Ti), tin (Sn), lanthanum (La), tungsten (W), cobalt (Co), yttrium (Y), chromium (Cr), cerium (Ce), europium (Eu), gadolinium (Gd), vanadium (V), samarium (Sm), praseodymium (Pr), manganese (Mn), iridium (Ir), rhenium (Re), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn). The sputter target is further comprised of chromium (Cr) and/or boron (B). | 05-28-2009 |
Theron J. Kennedy, Wichita Falls, TX US
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20090090581 | STAIR SYSTEM FOR OILFIELD TANK - A stair system for a mobile storage tank includes a platform subsystem attached to a wall of the mobile storage tank, a staircase subsystem coupled to the platform subsystem, and a rail subsystem attached to the staircase subsystem. The platform subsystem includes a retractable platform extension, and the staircase and rail subsystem are configured to be extended for use and retracted for transit and non-use modes of operation. | 04-09-2009 |
20120125713 | Stair System for Oilfield Tank - A mobile oilfield storage tank includes a front wall and a removable stair system coupled thereto. The stair system includes a platform suitable for use as a walkway and a platform extension operably associated therewith. The platform extension creates a continuous walkway between the platform and a platform of an adjacent mobile oilfield storage tank. | 05-24-2012 |
20120312825 | Stair System for Oilfield Tank - A mobile storage tank includes a wall, a platform secured to the wall, and a structure that provides ascending access to the platform. The structure is configured to transition between a retracted position and an extended position. | 12-13-2012 |
Thomas J. Kennedy, Waunakee, WI US
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20090075962 | GROWTH STIMULANT COMPOSITIONS - An improved weight and growth stimulant for domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs and sheep is comprised of an anabolic agent that is subcutaneously administered in the form of a dual release implant formulation. Increased gains are particularly improved when zeranol is administered in an immediate-release and controlled-release formulation which allows for a one-time dosage injection. | 03-19-2009 |
Timothy F. Kennedy, Houston, TX US
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20120001735 | EXTENDED RANGE PASSIVE WIRELESS TAG SYSTEM AND METHOD - A passive wireless tag assembly comprises a plurality of antennas and transmission lines interconnected with circuitry and constructed and arranged in a Van Atta array or configuration to reflect an interrogator signal in the direction from whence it came. The circuitry may comprise at least one surface acoustic wave (SAW)-based circuit that functions as a signal reflector and is operatively connected with an information circuit. In another embodiment, at least one delay circuit and/or at least one passive modulation circuit(s) are utilized. In yet another embodiment, antennas connected to SAW-based devices are mounted to at least one of the orthogonal surfaces of a corner reflector. | 01-05-2012 |
20120081265 | DEPLOYABLE WIRELESS FRESNEL LENS - Apparatus and methods for enhancing the gain of a wireless signal are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the apparatus can include a screen comprised of one or more electrically conductive regions for reflecting electromagnetic radiation and one or more non-conductive regions for permitting electromagnetic radiation therethrough. The one or more electrically conductive regions can be disposed adjacent to at least one of the one or more non-conductive regions. The apparatus can also include a support member disposed about at least a portion of the screen. The screen can be capable of collapsing by twisting the support member in opposite screw senses to form interleaved concentric sections. | 04-05-2012 |
Timothy L. Kennedy, Reno, NV US
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20110117989 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PERSISTENCE GAME WITH MULTIPLE SYMBOL EVALUATIONS - In one embodiment, the gaming system and method disclosed herein employs a symbol accumulation sequence and a symbol evaluation sequence. The symbol accumulation sequence includes an accumulation of a designated quantity of symbols in association with a persistence game. The symbol accumulation sequence also includes the maintenance of a persistence game arrangement that displays a designated quantity of currently accumulated symbols (which in certain instances, includes some, but not all of the total number of symbols accumulated). In one embodiment, the symbol evaluation sequence includes the gaming system determining and providing an award based on the accumulated symbols of the persistence game. In another embodiment, the symbol evaluation sequence includes the gaming system determining and providing an award based on at least one of the accumulated symbols of the persistence game and at least one symbol generated for a current play of a wagering game. | 05-19-2011 |
20130203478 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PERSISTENCE GAME WITH MULTIPLE SYMBOL EVALUATIONS - In one embodiment, the gaming system and method disclosed herein employs a symbol accumulation sequence and a symbol evaluation sequence. The symbol accumulation sequence includes an accumulation of a designated quantity of symbols in association with a persistence game. The symbol accumulation sequence also includes the maintenance of a persistence game arrangement that displays a designated quantity of currently accumulated symbols (which in certain instances, includes some, but not all of the total number of symbols accumulated). In one embodiment, the symbol evaluation sequence includes the gaming system determining and providing an award based on the accumulated symbols of the persistence game. In another embodiment, the symbol evaluation sequence includes the gaming system determining and providing an award based on at least one of the accumulated symbols of the persistence game and at least one symbol generated for a current play of a wagering game. | 08-08-2013 |
Todd B. Kennedy, Gates Mills, OH US
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20110180607 | Placard Having Embedded RFID Device for Tracking Objects - A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface. | 07-28-2011 |
Tom Kennedy, Newark, DE US
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20110162591 | ASSISTED COMMISSIONING METHOD FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A method is provided for commissioning a combustion control system for controlling operation of a boiler combustion system. The method includes the step of mapping a plurality of sets of coordinated servo positions for the fuel flow control device and the air flow control device at a plurality of selected firing rate points between a minimum firing rate and a maximum firing rate by using an algorithm and an iterative process to identify the coordinated air and fuel actuator positions instead of a trial and error method. | 07-07-2011 |
T. Scott Kennedy, East Boothbay, ME US
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20090008021 | Apparatus and Methods for the Attachment of Materials to Polyurethane Foam, and Articles Made Using Them - One aspect of the present invention relates to a laminated foam product, wherein the adhesive binding the foam to the laminate comprises the mixture from which the foam is made. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for making a laminated foam product. A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a laminated foam product. | 01-08-2009 |
20110171282 | Materials Comprising Water-Soluble Polymer Particles and Methods of Making and Using Them - One aspect of the invention relates to new materials for storing, protecting, selectively releasing, and applying active ingredients (e.g. pharmaceuticals and other chemicals). In certain embodiments, the invention provides materials impregnated with water-soluble polymer particles which contain active ingredients which may be selectively released and dispensed in response to contact with water or another liquid. | 07-14-2011 |
20110232188 | BIOPOLYMER-BASED GROWTH MEDIA, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Compositions and methods are disclosed that relate to a biopolymer medium for growing plants. In certain embodiments, the biopolymer growth medium comprises or consists essentially of polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) or a mixture of them. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of producing a biopolymer growth medium. | 09-29-2011 |
William Kennedy, Peterborough, NH US
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20110208745 | MOBILE AUTONOMOUS UPDATING OF GIS MAPS - An apparatus for mobile autonomous updating of GIS maps is provided, comprising an autonomous mobile data collecting platform with a map identifying one or more GIS features. The platform has at least one data collecting sensor for collecting data for at least one of the GIS features and patrols at least a portion of a region included in the map while updating its GIS position as it patrols. The autonomous mobile data collecting platform applies the at least one data collecting sensor during patrolling to collect data for at least one of the GIS features and updates the GIS map to reflect differential data collected for at least one GIS feature. | 08-25-2011 |
William D. Kennedy, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100138317 | METHOD TO CREATE A CUSTOMIZED E-COMMERCE STORE - An electronic commerce system includes a host with two-way communication to a plurality of distributors. Each of these distributors offers an addressable inventory of merchandise that consists of discrete items. The host sorts the discrete items according to a class designation such that members of a same class are assigned a unique tag. A store builder may electronically request at least one of the unique tags. The host then creates a customized store with a unique name, look and feel, and product selection for the store builder. This store provides a consumer with access, via said distributor, to items assigned that unique tag. | 06-03-2010 |
William R. Kennedy, St. Paul, MN US
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20120035497 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING TACTILE SENSORY DEFICIT - Various device embodiments comprise a substrate with a smooth surface, and a plurality of objects on the smooth surface. Each of the plurality of objects have a predetermined dimension capable of being sensed by a healthy person with a normal tactile sensory ability. Each of the plurality of objects have a different, predetermined dimension corresponding to distinct levels of tactile sensory ability. | 02-09-2012 |
20140275862 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING SWEAT GLAND OUTPUT - Various method embodiments for performing a sweat test include triggering sweating in a test area of a test subject, drying the test area, and applying a test device on the test area. The test device is used to monitor sweat production of individual SGs within the test area to provide test results for each functional SG in the test area. The test results for each functional SG in the test area are recorded. | 09-18-2014 |