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Brian Underhill, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110101167 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPOSING A MOMENTUM BOUNDARY WHILE REORIENTING AN AGILE VEHICLE WITH CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPES - Methods and systems are provided for reorienting an agile vehicle, such as a satellite or spacecraft, using a control moment gyroscope (CMG) array. The CMG array comprises a plurality of CMGs onboard the agile vehicle. A method comprises obtaining an input torque command for reorienting the vehicle using the CMG array and, when the angular momentum of the CMG array violates or is approaching a momentum boundary criterion, decreasing the input torque command in the kinetic momentum direction, resulting in a modified torque command, and operating the CMG array using the modified torque command. | 05-05-2011 |
20110295449 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING ANGULAR VELOCITY USING A GYROSCOPE ARRAY - Methods and systems are provided for reducing angular velocity of a vehicle using a gyroscope array. A method comprises dithering a gyroscope of the gyroscope array, obtaining current through a gimbal motor of the gyroscope while dithering the gyroscope, determining a gimbal rate command to reduce angular velocity of the vehicle based on the current through the gimbal motor obtained while dithering the gyroscope, and operating the gimbal motor of the gyroscope based on the gimbal rate command. | 12-01-2011 |
David M. Underhill, Tarzana, CA US
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20130129679 | INTERFERON BETA AS ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS - The present invention describes method of treating bacterial infections, including MRSA. In various embodiments, the methods can use interferon beta, which is found to have antimicrobial activity. In certain embodiments, the interferon beta can be human interferon beta. In other embodiments, the interferon beta can be mouse interferon beta. In further embodiments, the interferon beta can be human interferon beta containing amino acid substitutions to make the human interferon beta more cationic in neutral pH. | 05-23-2013 |
20150110834 | FUNGAL MYCOBIOME AS PROBIOTICS, DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS - The present invention relates to methods of using fungal mycobiome as a means of treating and/or diagnosing diseases in a subject. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease based on the composition of fungal strains present in the gut of a subject, and treating the subject by administering a probiotic biotherapy. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing a severe form of ulcerative colitis by detecting the presence of a deficiency in dectin-1 expression in | 04-23-2015 |
David M. Underhill, Seattle, WA US
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20110008318 | TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 5 LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides an immunomodulatory flagellin peptide having at least about 10 amino acids of substantially the amino acid sequence GAVQNRFNSAIT, or a modification thereof, and having toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) binding. Methods of inducing an immune response are also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
20120269855 | TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 5 LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides methods to elicit an immune response with an immunomodulatory flagellin polypeptide having toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) binding, and further comprising an ADCC targeting molecule. | 10-25-2012 |
Derek Underhill, Tempe, AZ US
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20110024155 | Device For Securing Household Systems From Young Children - A device for securing electrical outlets, switches, telephone jacks, computer network outlets, etc., from the reach of a young child is provided. The device can be easily installed over any standard outlet or switch. The device is made as a single piece and comprises a first portion adapted to substantially cover the outlet or switch but leaving access to it, a second portion adapted to cover the first portion such that the outlet or switch is no longer accessible when the second portion is in a closed position, and a third portion, between the first portion and the second portion, forming a living hinge allowing the device to bend along a line of the hinge. The device further includes a child-resistant lock. Preferably, the device has a sleek design and protrudes no more than necessary (e.g., in the case of an electrical outlet, no more than one-half inch) from the wall when installed. Thus, the device will not only secure the outlet but also camouflage it from an inquisitive child looking for objects in the room to play with. | 02-03-2011 |
20120006577 | Device For Securing Household Systems From Young Children - A device for securing indoor electrical outlets, light switches, telephone jacks, computer network outlets, etc., from the reach of a young child is provided. The device can be easily installed over any standard outlet or switch. The device comprises a two-piece structure: the first piece includes a plate and a first hinge portion, and the second piece includes a cover and a second hinge portion. The plate is adapted to substantially cover the outlet or switch but still leave access to it when the cover is open, and the cover is adapted to substantially cover the first plate such that the outlet or switch is no longer accessible when the cover is closed. The plate is hingeably attached to the cover. The hinge comprises a first hinge portion integrally part of the plate and a second hinge portion integrally part of the cover. The device further includes a child-resistant lock. | 01-12-2012 |
Derek Michael Underhill, Chandler, AZ US
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20160001666 | Portable Vehicle Battery Jump Start Apparatus with Safety Protection and Jumper Cable Device Therefor - A handheld device for jump starting a vehicle engine includes a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack and a microcontroller. The lithium ion battery is coupled to a power output port of the device through a FET smart switch actuated by the microcontroller. A vehicle battery isolation sensor connected in circuit with positive and negative polarity outputs detects the presence of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs. A reverse polarity sensor connected in circuit with the positive and negative polarity outputs detects the polarity of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs, such that the microcontroller will enable power to be delivered from the lithium ion power pack to the output port only when a good battery is connected to the output port and only when the battery is connected with proper polarity of positive and negative terminals. | 01-07-2016 |
Elijah Aaron Underhill, Columbia, MD US
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20090075119 | Tunable low loss material compositions and methods of manufacture and use therefore - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of making an electronically tunable dielectric material comprising mixing particles of at least one electronically tunable dielectric phase and particles of at least one compound of low loss complex perovskites, and particles of optional one other family of materials; and sintering the material. | 03-19-2009 |
20110111943 | TUNABLE LOW LOSS CERAMIC COMPOSITE COMPOUNDS BASED ON A BARIUM STRONTIUM TITANATE/BARIUM MAGNESIUM TANTALATE/NIOBATE - An embodiment of the present invention provides an electronically tunable dielectric material, comprising at least one electronically tunable dielectric phase; and at least one compound of low loss complex perovskites, wherein said low loss complex pervoskites comprise two B site cations. | 05-12-2011 |
Gregory H. Underhill, Champaign, IL US
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20130274124 | ADHESION SIGNATURES - The present invention provides arrays comprising polypeptides associated with extracellular matrix that can be used to isolate, differentiate, or culture certain cell types including stem cells, cancer cells, and/or primary hepatocytes. The array comprises at least a pair of polypeptides that comprise a polypeptide associated with extracellular matrix or functional fragments thereof. The invention also provides for methods of diagnosing and/or prognosing a certain disease or disorder through contacting a cell sample from a patient with an array comprising at least a pair of polypeptides that comprise a polypeptide sequence associated with extracellular matrix or functional fragments thereof. | 10-17-2013 |
Jason Underhill, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080295453 | ENGINEERED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME - A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy, glass-reinforced polyurethane (foamed or unfoamed), or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising a thermoplastic material, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising a thermoplastic material provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure. Certain embodiments of the present invention include reinforcing members having a plurality of lobes or arms. Additional embodiments include indentations along the reinforcing members, such as the arms, to aid in bonding between the thermoplastic outer material and reinforcing member within the thermoplastic material. | 12-04-2008 |
20090075031 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy, glass-reinforced polyurethane (foamed or unfoamed), or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising a thermoplastic material, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising a thermoplastic material provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure. Certain embodiments of the present invention include reinforcing members having a plurality of lobes or arms. Additional embodiments include indentations along the reinforcing members, such as the arms, to aid in bonding between the thermoplastic outer material and reinforcing member within the thermoplastic material. Certain embodiments of the present invention include reinforcing members used in combination with a foamed area and a thermoplastic material. | 03-19-2009 |
20090094929 | REINFORCED STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND FRAME STRUCTURES - Disclosed are frame members and mullions for a window frame that comprise a reinforcing member that is surrounded by an outer plastic layer. The outer plastic layer is held securely to the reinforcing member as a result of a waist banding effect that comprises an inward force created by the outer plastic layer as it cools and contracts around the reinforcing member. In addition, lobes are formed in the reinforcing member that assist in holding the outer plastic layer to the reinforcing member. Window inserts can be removed and replaced using adapters and removable brackets. Frame members and mullions can be built sufficiently strong to provide structural support. The frame can also be used to hold photovoltaic cells and protective coverings for photovoltaic cells. Structural members are also disclosed that have reinforcing members with apertures, debossing, scarification and/or indentations that secure the thermoplastic layer to the reinforcing member. | 04-16-2009 |
20110179647 | LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENT - A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising HDPE, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising HDPE provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure. | 07-28-2011 |
20120304569 | REINFORCED STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND FRAME STRUCTURES - Disclosed are frame members and mullions for a window frame that comprise a reinforcing member that is surrounded by an outer plastic layer. The outer plastic layer is held securely to the reinforcing member as a result of a waist banding effect that comprises an inward force created by the outer plastic layer as it cools and contracts around the reinforcing member. In addition, lobes are formed in the reinforcing member that assist in holding the outer plastic layer to the reinforcing member. Window inserts can be removed and replaced using adapters and removable brackets. Frame members and mullions can be built sufficiently strong to provide structural support. The frame can also be used to hold photovoltaic cells and protective coverings for photovoltaic cells. Structural members are also disclosed that have reinforcing members with apertures, debossing, scarification and/or indentations that secure the thermoplastic layer to the reinforcing member. | 12-06-2012 |
20140199514 | REINFORCED STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND FRAME STRUCTURES - Disclosed are frame members and mullions for a window frame that comprise a reinforcing member that is surrounded by an outer plastic layer. The outer plastic layer is held securely to the reinforcing member as a result of a waist banding effect that comprises an inward force created by the outer plastic layer as it cools and contracts around the reinforcing member. In addition, lobes are formed in the reinforcing member that assist in holding the outer plastic layer to the reinforcing member. Window inserts can be removed and replaced using adapters and removable brackets. Frame members and mullions can be built sufficiently strong to provide structural support. The frame can also be used to hold photovoltaic cells and protective coverings for photovoltaic cells. Structural members are also disclosed that have reinforcing members with apertures, debossing, scarification and/or indentations that secure the thermoplastic layer to the reinforcing member. | 07-17-2014 |
Karen Underhill, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110058756 | DECORATIVE GIFT BAG INSERT - A device for enhancing the appearance and physical stability of a gift bag, including a pair of elongated flat members, an elongated support member connected between the respective elongated flat members, and a decoration having a first compressed storage configuration and a second decompressed actuated configuration and connected to the elongated support member. The pair of elongated flat members may be oriented generally perpendicular to the elongated support member and generally parallel to each other to define a bag-insertion configuration and inserted into a bag having a generally rectangular bottom panel and oppositely disposed parallel sides extending therefrom such that each respective flat member is positioned adjacent a respective oppositely disposed side panel. The decoration may be opened into the decompressed actuated configuration. | 03-10-2011 |
Ken Underhill, West Chester, PA US
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20110028998 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SUTURE PASSER - A bi-directional suture passing instrument configured to approach soft tissues perpendicularly, enables safer and more efficient surgical repairs and minimally invasive techniques to be employed, useful in areas such as annulus repair, meniscal repair, shoulder arthroscopy, hernia repair, laproscopic repair, and wound closure. | 02-03-2011 |
Kenneth R. Underhill, West Chester, PA US
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20140107656 | POP ON SPREADER SYSTEM - A post that is configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation element that is attached to a bone part can include a post body that is elongate along a first direction and defines a proximal end and a distal end that is spaced from the proximal end along the first direction. The post body can include an internal surface that defines a socket at the distal end. The socket can be configured to receive the head of the bone fixation element. The post can further include a locking member that is disposed within the socket such that when the socket receives the head of the bone fixation element the locking member couples the post body to the bone fixation element. The post body is polyaxially pivotable relative to the head when the post body is coupled to the bone fixation element. | 04-17-2014 |
Kenneth R. Underhill, Strasburg, PA US
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20150060094 | Forward Advancing Landscape Edging Apparatus - An apparatus for cutting an edging trench around a landscape bed is constructed with a cutting blade that is rotated to help move the apparatus in the desired direction of travel while being operated to create an edging trench. The machine can be constructed in self-propelled, non-self-propelled or manually operated stick forms. The apparatus has a cutting blade that is configured in a cone-shaped manner with the narrow diameter located toward the center of the apparatus. The rotor is formed with a pair of thin slicing blades mounted on a spline shaft removable from the apparatus for maintenance. A first slicing blade shears the grass along the top of the trench and forms a vertical wall, while a second slicing blade forms a sloped wall. Displaced soil is discharged from the cutting blade and spread directly over the adjacent landscape bed to eliminate the need for subsequent clean-up operations. | 03-05-2015 |
20150238177 | POP ON SPREADER SYSTEM - A post that is configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation element that is attached to a bone part can include a post body that is elongate along a first direction and defines a proximal end and a distal end that is spaced from the proximal end along the first direction. The post body can include an internal surface that defines a socket at the distal end. The socket can be configured to receive the head of the bone fixation element. The post can further include a locking member that is disposed within the socket such that when the socket receives the head of the bone fixation element the locking member couples the post body to the bone fixation element. The post body is polyaxially pivotable relative to the head when the post body is coupled to the bone fixation element. | 08-27-2015 |
Kerrie V. Underhill, Bolton, MA US
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20130083591 | Alternating Wordline Connection in 8T Cells for Improving Resiliency to Multi-Bit SER Upsets - An integrated circuit memory is disclosed in which an array of 8 T SRAM cells is arranged in rows and columns using a plurality of write wordlines for each row of 8 T SRAM cells to control write access to cells in the row associated with a first parity/ECC word and a second write wordline operable to control write access to cells in the row associated with a second parity/ECC word. | 04-04-2013 |
Kevin Underhill, Mckinney, TX US
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20090123894 | System and method for adjusting a direction of fire - A method for adjusting a direction of fire includes moving a view of at least one sensor between a target area and an impact area, where a sensor performs target location. Sensor data is received from the sensor. The sensor data includes target area sensor data generated in response to sensing the target area and impact area sensor data generated in response to sensing the impact area. Image processing is performed on the sensor data to determine at least one angle between a first line from the sensor to the target area and a second line from the sensor to the impact area. Further, a set of refinements to coordinates corresponding to the target area is determined according to the at least one angle and an impact distance between the at least one sensor and the impact area. The set of refinements is communicated in order to facilitate firing upon the target area. | 05-14-2009 |
Mark Underhill, San Diego, CA US
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20100107056 | Constructing And Maintaining Web Sites - Creation and maintenance of a web page can be facilitated using an interactive web application that runs in a browser at a client machine. The interactive web application can be provided to the client machine over a network by a development application at a server. Using the interactive web application, a user can configure various aspects of a web page, including but not limited to layout, colors, fonts, tools, live dynamic content, and the like, directly on the sever without knowledge of mark-up language coding or other techniques such as cascading style sheets. | 04-29-2010 |
20120210208 | Constructing And Maintaining Web Sites - Creation and maintenance of a web page can be facilitated using an interactive web application that runs in a browser at a client machine. The interactive web application can be provided to the client machine over a network by a development application at a server. Using the interactive web application, a user can configure various aspects of a web page, including but not limited to layout, colors, fonts, tools, live dynamic content, and the like, directly on the sever without knowledge of mark-up language coding or other techniques such as cascading style sheets. | 08-16-2012 |
Mark H. Underhill, East Aurora, NY US
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20150229235 | Active Voltage Bus System and Method - A voltage converter ( | 08-13-2015 |
Mark J. Underhill, East Aurora, NY US
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20110074319 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REGENERATION ENERGY IN AN ELECTRONIC MOTOR DRIVE HAVING AN LC FILTER TO REDUCE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS FROM THE MOTOR BACK TO THE VOLTAGE SOURCE - The present invention provides a unique improvement ( | 03-31-2011 |
Michael Underhill, Bothell, WA US
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20100286799 | APPROACH FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING THE DEVICE INSTANCE OF A BACNET DEVICE - An approach for automatically setting the device instance of a device such as a unitary controller without reliance on a router and/or global controller, or something like a special extension to an associated router and/or global controller. The approach may be implementable entirely by logic in the unitary controller. | 11-11-2010 |
20150163095 | APPROACH FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING THE DEVICE INSTANCE OF A BACNET DEVICE - An approach for automatically setting the device instance of a device such as a unitary controller without reliance on a router and/or global controller, or something like a special extension to an associated router and/or global controller. The approach may be implementable entirely by logic in the unitary controller. | 06-11-2015 |
Michael L. Underhill, Bothell, WA US
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20090134927 | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER SYSTEM - A system or circuit for simulating a potentiometer, thermistor, or the like. A pulse stream, having a duty cycle which is varied as a changing pulse width or as a differing number of time slices per time period, may be input to the system. The pulse stream to a transistor or switch-like mechanism may allow a controlled connection of a fixed value resistor to a reference voltage or ground to provide various resultant values of impedance or resistance. A measuring circuit connected to the output of the system may determine a value which is of the fixed value resistor divided by the duty cycle of the pulse train effectively controlling the connection of the resistor to ground. One or more additional circuits may be connected in parallel to achieve greater accuracy. | 05-28-2009 |
Murray N. Underhill, King, NC US
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20130298828 | THERMAL SPRAY APPARATUS - A thermal spray apparatus ( | 11-14-2013 |
Richard L. Underhill, Neenah, WI US
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20090240224 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable absorbent article has a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover for absorbing liquid body waste. A flow control layer is disposed between the liner and the absorbent body. The flow control layer is adapted to retard the flow of liquid body waste penetrating the liner toward the absorbent body. The flow control layer has a plurality of apertures for permitting at least some of the liquid body waste that passes through the liner to flow past the flow control layer toward the absorbent body without migrating laterally outward around lateral side edges of the flow control layer. | 09-24-2009 |
Richard Louis Underhill, Neenah, WI US
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20090056894 | Tissue machine parent roll with a Z-direction intensive property profile - The intrinsic tissue sheet properties of tissue sheets wound into a parent roll during manufacturing can be purposely varied in order to provide a z-directional gradient within the parent roll. For example, the moisture content of the tissue sheet can be made lower in the core region of the parent roll and greater in the outer region of the parent roll. Such gradients can ultimately provide more uniformity of the intrinsic property within the final tissue product. | 03-05-2009 |
20090264842 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE SYSTEM - A method for providing a system of absorbent articles including offering a chassis primarily performing a base function, wherein the chassis is an absorbent article; and offering first and second enhancement products, wherein the chassis and the first and second enhancement products are adapted such that the first and second enhancement products may be coupled to the chassis. Further, a method for educating a consumer with regard to various conditions requiring an absorbent article including providing first and second packages, each including a description of a condition and an enhancement product adapted to address the conditions; allowing the consumer to learn about the conditions and what may be used to address the conditions; and providing a third package including a chassis and description of a base condition, such that the chassis may be combined with the first and/or second enhancement products. | 10-22-2009 |
20140150339 | HIGH YIELD BAMBOO PLANTATION - The present invention provides high yield mixed species bamboo plantations and methods for planting the same. The invention comprises a method of planting two or more bamboo species in alternating rows or in other configurations. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a plantation comprising two or more bamboo species that are substantially uniform in regards to height, circumference and density at maturity are well suited for use in pulp and paper applications. | 06-05-2014 |
Rod Underhill, Julian, CA US
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20090307314 | MUSICAL INTEREST SPECIFIC DATING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING PROCESS - A method for determining dating compatibility of users of an online system based on music interests includes obtaining music preferences of users by ranking different genres of music according to the desirability of those genres of music to the first user and comparing the music preferences of the users to provide users with potential matches. | 12-10-2009 |
20100082574 | Method for song credit search and discovery - The present invention relates to a computer method and system for maintaining and delivering data, text, and graphics relating to musical and voice recordings over the Internet to end users operating personal computers and portable electronic devices in an inter-connected manner. The Database of Music related information (Song for Song) improves on what currently exists by providing factual information, not only by Album, but for each individual song. | 04-01-2010 |
20110145045 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 06-16-2011 |
20120010904 | METHOD FOR REVERSE PHYSICIAN - PATIENT MATCHING FOR IN-PERSON HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND TELE-CONSULTATIONS - A method of matching patients and health care providers includes registering a patient user and associating the patient user with a unique identifier. Information about the patient user is obtained and the patient user information is associated with the unique identifier. A health care provider can be registered and information about the health care provider can be obtained. | 01-12-2012 |
20130123017 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES - A sweepstakes solution-generating computer system includes a processor and a memory for storing computer-executable instructions causing the computer system to receive sweepstakes parameters for a proposed sweepstakes (the sweepstakes parameters including sponsor information and prize information) and provide an indication of whether the value of the prizes identified by the prize information exceed a predetermined amount which requires consulting an attorney in order to generate a sweepstakes solution. Based on the indication that the value of the prizes does not exceed the predetermined amount, the system generates a sweepstakes solution. | 05-16-2013 |
20130339110 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 12-19-2013 |
20140316863 | MONETARY DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIORAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAN-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL CONTENT - A method includes identifying a media file for distribution and identifying a plurality of commercial messages as possible content that can be associated with the media file when it is distributed. Votes from a plurality of customers can be received, with each vote reflecting a customer's preference for at least one of the plurality of commercial messages. The votes can be calculated and at least one preferred commercial message can be designated based on the calculation. At least one preferred commercial message can be associated with the media file to create a combined media file and the combined media file can be distributed and/or made available for distribution. | 10-23-2014 |
Rodney Underhill, Plano, TX US
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20100037464 | Packaging Scissors - Scissors for cutting thermoformed plastic packages, or similar packages, have lever members including a handle portion, a offset portion and a cutting portion. The cutting portion includes cooperating blades of approximately 2.5 inches, with one of the blades having a pointed tip for piercing the packaging material. The offset portion keeps the user's hand at least 1.5 to 2 inches above a cutting plane, such that the cut material, which has sharp edges, does not scratch or cut the user's hand. | 02-18-2010 |
20100293793 | Packaging scissors - Scissors for cutting thermoformed plastic packages, or similar packages, have lever members including a handle portion, a offset portion and a cutting portion. The cutting potion includes cooperating blades of approximately 2.5 inches, with one of the blades having a pointed tip for piercing the packaging material. The offset portion keeps the user's hand at least 1.5 to 2 inches above a cutting plane, such that the cut material, which has sharp edges, does not scratch or cut the user's hand. | 11-25-2010 |
Rodney E. Underhill, Julian, CA US
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20130005465 | AUDIO PLAYLIST SELECTIONS AND RELATED ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of providing an entertainment game includes receiving information about a number of players that will be playing the game and receiving information about a music challenge in which the players will be competing. The music challenge is a subject, topic, or category for which there are a plurality of songs that are responsive to the music challenge. A database of songs can be provided from which each player can choose a selected song with each selected song being selected by a respective player in response to the music challenge. At least a portion of the selected songs can be played and the players can be polled to receive votes from the players for the song that best answers the challenge. | 01-03-2013 |
20130132994 | MEDIA CONTENT AGGREGATOR AND CONTENT RATING SYSTEM - Methods and systems include providing a plurality of rebroadcasting devices at a plurality of different geographic locations and controlling the plurality of rebroadcasting devices to receive local television broadcasts via their respective digital television tuners and upload the received local television broadcasts to a network server. The uploaded local television broadcasts can be received at the network server from the respective rebroadcasting devices. One or more of the uploaded local television broadcasts can be delivered to one or more computer devices via the Internet. | 05-23-2013 |
20130246156 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING PLAYBACK OF MEDIA FILES - Disclosed herein are methods and systems from encouraging complete playback of media files, such as music albums. Media files can be provided to a user for playback using a specific media player that can determine if the media files are played through in the entirety by the user, or if the user only listens to certain portions and/or fast-forwards through parts of the media file. User are encouraged to listed the entire media file, including advertisements included therein, by offering the users rewards for doing so. Whether or not a user gets a reward can also be contingent on what media file is played, what time the media file is play, who the user is, and/or other factors. | 09-19-2013 |
Scot Lee Underhill, Lake Havasu City, AZ US
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20130186906 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system for all sports enthusiasts includes a malleable hose with a mouth piece that connects to water in a water bottle, water bottles, a back pack hydration bladder system, a bed side hydration system, or the like. The malleable hose and mouth piece may be adapted to conventional systems to provide a ready-accessible source of hydration in a simple, easy and safe manner. A user can stay focused and keep a competitive advantage with the hydration system, as it eliminates the need to reach for a bottle or a water hose by having the malleable tube right where it is needed, when you need it, with no priming or pumps. | 07-25-2013 |
Thomas Underhill, Seattle, WA US
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20130110925 | SHARING NOTES IN ONLINE MEETINGS | 05-02-2013 |
20130191719 | NOTEBOOK DRIVEN ACCUMULATION OF MEETING DOCUMENTATION AND NOTATIONS - A notebook component within a note-taking application is utilized as a centralized mechanism for recording notations and providing documentation related to a particular meeting. The meeting participants are provided with centralized access to the notebook component and thus are able to update the notebook record of the meeting collaboratively and in real time. In addition to user-driven updates, updates may also be generated on an automatic or semi-automatic basis. Updates may be made before, during or after the actual meeting. Updates may originate from an application data source outside of the note-taking application itself. | 07-25-2013 |
Thomas C. Underhill, Seattle, WA US
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20140292767 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR CREATING AND LAYING OUT A GRAPHIC WITHIN AN APPLICATION PROGRAM - A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are provided for creating and laying out a graphic within a drawing application program. The method includes receiving a data model defining a set of data and data relationships to be represented in the graphic, receiving a graphic definition describing the mapping of the data from the data model to a set of algorithms, algorithm parameters, constraints, constraint rules, and shape properties, determining a shape size and position for the layout nodes utilizing the set of algorithms, constraints, and constraint rules from the graphic definition, and creating a list of shapes and shape properties for the graphic, including size and position. The method further includes determining if the graphic fits a given layout into a specific area based on the set of constraint values and if the graphic does not fit the specific area, then modifying the set of constraint values using the constraint rules. | 10-02-2014 |
Thomas C. Underhill, Redmond, WA US
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20140123002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LINKED NOTE-TAKING - A method for providing linked note-taking includes receiving a notification from an online presentation service presenting a document that a note file relating to the document has been created in a client application, requesting at least a portion of the document and document information from the online presentation service, receiving, from the online presentation service, the at least a portion of the document and document information retrieved from a client application where the document resides, receiving a note within the note file and associating the note with at least a portion of the document and document information without locally opening the document in the client application. | 05-01-2014 |
Thomas Charles Underhill, Seattle, WA US
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20080313533 | DYNAMICALLY LAYING OUT IMAGES AND ASSOCIATED TEXT USING PRE-DEFINED LAYOUTS - Technologies are described herein for dynamically laying out images and associated text using pre-defined layouts. The pre-defined layouts are created and data defining the layouts is stored in a layout definition file. An application program provides a user interface for dynamically laying out the images and associated text using the contents of the layout definition file. The user interface includes a canvas onto which a user may place one or more images and a layout gallery through which a user may select a pre-defined layout to be applied to images placed on the canvas. The layout gallery includes selectable visual representations corresponding to each of the available pre-defined layouts. When one of the visual representations is selected, the corresponding pre-defined layout is dynamically applied to images on the canvas. The visual representations displayed in the layout gallery may also be utilized to generate a preview of the layout. | 12-18-2008 |
20090172559 | CREATING AND EDITING DYNAMIC GRAPHICS VIA A WEB INTERFACE - Technologies are described herein for creating and editing dynamic graphics via a World Wide Web (“Web”) interface. A Web service is provided for generating dynamic graphics in response to requests received from client computers. In response to requests from client computers, the Web service generates requested dynamic graphics and returns the generated dynamic graphics to the client computers in response to the requests. Parameters may be provided to the Web service indicating a list of text items, a layout type, a visual style, a color, and other aspects of a dynamic graphic. A user interface is also provided for creating and editing a dynamic graphic within a Web browser application. | 07-02-2009 |
20100171754 | CONVERTING DIGITAL INK TO SHAPES AND TEXT - A shape expressed using digital ink is recognized and a beautified shape is inserted into a document in a native document format. A user interface (“UI”) control is displayed adjacent to the beautified shape which, when selected, will display selectable items for modifying the beautified shape. Insertion of the beautified shape may be undone, the beautified shape may be deleted, and the format of the beautified shape may be modified. Digital ink may also be received that corresponds to text. The digital ink is inserted into a document, displayed, and the text represented by the digital ink is recognized. A UI control is displayed adjacent to the digital ink that will display one or more selectable UI items corresponding to recognition alternates. When selected, the selectable items will cause the text of the corresponding recognition alternate to be inserted into the document. | 07-08-2010 |
20150227494 | CREATING AND EDITING DYNAMIC GRAPHICS VIA A WEB INTERFACE - Technologies are described herein for creating and editing dynamic graphics via a World Wide Web (“Web”) interface. A Web service is provided for generating dynamic graphics in response to requests received from client computers. In response to requests from client computers, the Web service generates requested dynamic graphics and returns the generated dynamic graphics to the client computers in response to the requests. Parameters may be provided to the Web service indicating a list of text items, a layout type, a visual style, a color, and other aspects of a dynamic graphic. A user interface is also provided for creating and editing a dynamic graphic within a Web browser application. | 08-13-2015 |
Tyler Underhill, Waltham, MA US
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20140324370 | Battery State-of-Charge Aggregation Method - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method of managing a state of charge of a battery having a plurality of battery cells. The method may include calculating an individual state of charge for each battery cell, calculating an average state of charge for the battery cells, defining a minimum and a maximum average state of charge threshold, and calculating an overall state of charge for the battery such that when the average state of charge is below the minimum threshold, the overall state of charge is calculated based on the state of charge of a subset of battery cells having the lowest state of charge, and when the average state of charge is above the maximum threshold, the overall state of charge is calculated based on the state of charge of a subset of battery cells having the highest state of charge. | 10-30-2014 |
Vann Underhill, Barberville, FL US
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20110073025 | Method And System For Transplanting Large Trees - A method for moving large trees by cutting trenches around the tree so as to define a generally rectangular root ball for the tree and positioning a box structure in an excavated area along one side of the defined root ball so that the box structure can be pulled beneath the tree to as to sever the root ball. One side of the box structure is open and has a cutting plate that can be pulled under the tree. A pulling mechanism is positioned in a second excavated area on an opposite side of the root ball and cables are attached to the box structure so that it can be pulled beneath the root ball to sever and capture the ball. The open side of the box structure is then closed and lifting devices attached to the structure to allow the tree to be lifted from the ground. | 03-31-2011 |
William Underhill, Richmond, TX US
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20080219096 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MOVING CHECKSHOTS - Methods and apparatus for creating a velocity profile of a formation surrounding a borehole by checkshot measurements while moving the tool along the borehole. A conveyance and a sensor section are configured to move the sensor section in the borehole. At least one receiver is configured to detect signals generated at or near the surface while the sensor section is moving in the borehole. | 09-11-2008 |
20110067857 | DETERMINING PROPERTIES OF A SUBTERRANEAN STRUCTURE DURING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - A technique includes receiving, during a hydraulic fracturing operation in a subterranean structure, pressure data and fluid injection rate data. One or more properties of the subterranean structure are determined in real-time using the received pressure data and fluid injection rate data. | 03-24-2011 |
William B. Underhill, Richmond, TX US
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20110188348 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING ACOUSTIC ACTIVITY IN A SUBSURFACE FORMATION - A method and apparatus is disclosed for monitoring microseismic activity in a formation. The method and apparatus include placing a tool string having a shuttle including a sensor thereon in a stimulation well, and activating the shuttle to acoustically couple the sensor to an inner surface of a casing. The sensor is acoustically decoupled from the tool string. Fluid is then injected into the formation via the tool string. The sensor is reengaged with the tool string. The tool string may then be removed from the stimulation well or moved to another position along the wellbore. | 08-04-2011 |
20120127827 | TECHNIQUE AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING A CROSS WELL SURVEY - A technique includes providing a source in a first well and a seismic receiver in a second well to detect a seismic event that is caused by the source. The technique includes referencing clocks in the source and receiver to a common reference time frame and determining a time in the reference time frame at which the seismic source generates the seismic event. | 05-24-2012 |
20130194892 | Autonomous System for Hydrofracture Monitoring - A system includes a plurality of sensor assemblies that are adapted to be deployed in a wellbore and acquire sensor data indicative of microseismic activity due to a hydraulic fracturing operation in the wellbore. At least one of the sensor assemblies includes a command interface and at least one sensor and is adapted to use the command interface to identify a command stimulus that is communicated downhole and initiate an acquisition by the sensor in response to identifying the command stimulus. | 08-01-2013 |
Williams B. Underhill, Richmond, TX US
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20130021874 | Methods for Locating A Cement Sheath in A Cased Wellbore - A distributed acoustic wave detection system and method is provided. The system may include a fiber optic cable deployed in a well and configured to react to pressure changes resulting from a propagating acoustic wave and an optical source configured to launch interrogating pulses into the fiber optic cable. In addition, the system may include a receiver configured to detect coherent Rayleigh noise produced in response to the interrogating pulses. The CRN signal may be used to track the propagation of the acoustic waves in the well. Such capability allows the location of the cement sheath, as well as measuring the bonding of cement to at least a casing string at least partially surrounded by a cement sheath. | 01-24-2013 |