Bowman, US
Anthony Walker Bowman, Stafford, VA US
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20120012424 | Universal Fan Support Bracket and Fan Assemblies for Elevated Work Platforms - An adjustable fan support frame for positioning an electric fan on a step ladder, scissor lift or other elevated working platform. The fan support frame may be configured for four-point attachments to be ladder or other elevated working platform. The fan may be attached to the frame by a pair of attachment arms with pivot joints, which may include an adjustable friction member to permit the fan to be rotated about the attachment arms and then fixed in a given orientation. The pivot arms may be similarly attached to the frame with pivot joints which may also be configured with friction members for controllable positioning of the arms with respect to the support frame. The frame may be supported by diagonal brace members coupled to the frame by a pivot joint and attached to the ladder or other elevated working platform via an attachment surface. | 01-19-2012 |
Brian Payton Bowman, Apex, NC US
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20100235907 | Authorization Caching In A Multithreaded Object Server - Systems and methods are included for accessing resource objects in a multi-threaded environment. A request is received from a requester to perform an operation with respect to a resource object, where the requested resource object has multiple associations with other objects. A determination as to whether an authorization cache entry corresponding to the requested resource object contains sufficient permission data for granting or denying the request for access to the requested resource object is made. A grant or deny of access to the requested resource object is returned when the authorization cache entry corresponding to the requested resource object contains sufficient permission data. | 09-16-2010 |
20140020069 | Authorization Caching in a Multithreaded Object Server - Systems and methods are included for accessing resource objects in a multi-threaded environment. A request is received from a requester to perform an operation with respect to a resource object, where the requested resource object has multiple associations with other objects. A determination as to whether an authorization cache entry corresponding to the requested resource object contains sufficient permission data for granting or denying the request for access to the requested resource object is made. A grant or deny of access to the requested resource object is returned when the authorization cache entry corresponding to the requested resource object contains sufficient permission data. | 01-16-2014 |
Bruce R Bowman US
Charles D. Bowman, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090323885 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Comprising Graphite Having an Enhanced Neutron Diffusion Coefficient for Enhancing Power Reactor Performance - The present invention relates to the field of energy generation. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for use in generating energy with graphite-moderated nuclear reactors. Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems, and methods for use in generating power that use graphite having a neutron diffusion coefficient higher than that of Acheson graphite. Specifically included embodiments comprise providing artificial graphite manufactured under high pressure during the graphitization process to cause a larger neutron diffusion coefficient than graphite not produced under pressure (Acheson graphite). Suitable graphite according to the invention includes graphite prepared under high pressure during the graphitization phase of the manufacturing process, which produces graphite with an increased diffusion coefficient by reducing the microcrystal diffraction scattering and increasing the non-diffractive (inelastic) scattering of the graphite. | 12-31-2009 |
Cynthia Bowman, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US
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20110132731 | STEERING WHEEL SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of steering wheels with switches for sunroofs or convertible tops and vehicles having the same are disclosed herein. One embodiment disclosed herein is of a steering wheel assembly for a vehicle having a sunroof located in an aperture of a roof of the vehicle having a panel movable with respect to the roof to open and close the aperture. The assembly comprises a steering wheel disposed in the vehicle and a sunroof switch disposed on the steering wheel and electrically connectible to the sunroof to move the sunroof panel. | 06-09-2011 |
Daniel Bowman, Seattle, WA US
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20090112538 | VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT - Embodiments of the invention provide virtual reality tools and simulations used for improved health care customer management. The virtual reality tools may be used by a product manufacturer or seller to assist in relationship management with health care partners including identifying improved solutions for a variety of problems, strengthening infection prevention processes and systems, improving order and flow in the operating room and other care-delivery environments, identifying benefits from new products, providing techniques for evaluating new health care systems and processes, etc. | 04-30-2009 |
20090112541 | VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INFECTION CONTROL SOLUTIONS - Embodiments of the invention provide virtual reality tools used to develop improved infection control solutions. The virtual reality tools may be applied to a variety of health care environments to develop improved infection control solutions, including improved training systems for modifying human behavior regarding hand washing (or other infection control behaviors), improved systems for evaluating the effectiveness of a proposed infection control solution, and for a producer/seller of anti-microbial products to demonstrate the superiority of one product over another or the superiority of one proposed solution over another. | 04-30-2009 |
Darrell S. Bowman, Blacksburg, VA US
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20080264194 | INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC MANUAL TRANSMISSION LEVER-TYPE SHIFT SELECTOR - A bimodal shifter assembly provides a radically simplified mechanical arrangement for movement of the shifter in each of two modes along distinct shift paths. | 10-30-2008 |
David Allen Bowman, Marietta, GA US
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20080300537 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STEERING A CATHETER END IN MULTIPLE PLANES - A catheter extrusion includes one or more extra steering wire lumens to route one or more steering wires that facilitate steering of a distal end in more than one plane. To make room in an extrusion, for extra steering wires, the extrusion may define a smaller operational lumen. Alternatively, a designer/manufacturer may increase the size of the extrusion from to facilitate one or more extra operational lumen(s). | 12-04-2008 |
David J. Bowman, Charlotte, NC US
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20080219778 | SINGLE MOTOR BLOWER - An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements. The apparatus includes a supply material having discrete elements and a transporter system downstream of the supply material having discrete elements. In the preferred embodiment, the transporter system includes: (i) a high speed, inline blower (ii) a material agitator upstream of the inline blower and (iii) a planetary transmission connected to the shaft of the blower for providing a lower speed mechanical output to the material agitator. The material agitator may include a plurality of concentric rings with serrations on the upper surface of each ring. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus further includes an applicator assembly connected downstream to the transporter system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080299883 | Wall Scrubber For Blown Insulation - An insulation system comprising: a supply of material having discrete elements; an applicator assembly for installation of the material having discrete elements to a surface; and a scrubber for finishing the face of the material, the scrubber including: (a) a vacuum conduit; (b) a blade assembly attached to the vacuum conduit; (c) a drive for the blade assembly; and (d) a vacuum substantially adjacent the face of the material during finishing. In the one embodiment, the system comprises a transporter system downstream of the supply of material having discrete elements for delivery of the material to the applicator assembly. Also, in one embodiment, the blade assembly comprises an axis of rotation perpendicular to the face of the material during finishing. | 12-04-2008 |
20090107064 | FIRE, ACOUSTIC, AND THERMAL RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION - A structure having an area separation wall including: a first building unit; a second building unit; and an area separation wall having only outer membranes. Preferably, the area separation wall is fire resistance rated. The outer membranes provide acoustic attenuation without adversely affecting the fire resistance of the area separation wall. The area separation wall provides improved thermal resistance. In one embodiment, the area separation wall includes: an interior support structure and at least one outer membrane on each side of the interior support structure. The outer membranes provide acoustic attenuation. Between the outer membranes is a substantially organic material barrier. The structure may also include a tying structure connecting the area separation wall to the first unit and the second unit. | 04-30-2009 |
20090107072 | FIRE, THERMAL, AND/OR SOUND RESISTANT CONFINED SPACE CONSTRUCTION - A structure having a confined space. The structure includes: (a) a first building unit, (b) a second building unit, (c) a confined space located between the building units, and (d) a structure connecting the fire resistance rated, confined space to the first unit and the second unit. The confined space includes: (i) an interior support structure, (ii) an outer membrane on each side of the interior support structure, (iii) a substantially organic material between the outer membranes, and (iv) at least one secondary support member attached to the interior support structure for preventing bowing of the outer membranes. The confined space provides fire, sound, or thermal resistance and combinations thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
20090107079 | STRUCTURE HAVING A CONFINED SPACE WITH IMPROVED THERMAL, FIRE AND SOUND RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - A structure including a first building unit; a second building unit; and a confined space between the building units. The units may be oriented horizontally or vertically. In an embodiment, the confined space is substantially filled with an organic containing material having a verified minimum installed density of greater than about ½ pound per cubic foot. In an embodiment, the confined space is substantially filled with an organic containing material comprising greater than about 20 percent organic material. Also in an embodiment, the structure comprises a structure connecting the confined space to the first unit and the second unit. The confined space provides improved fire, thermal and acoustic resistance properties. | 04-30-2009 |
David R. Bowman, Lynnwood, WA US
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20080266630 | Suspension for maintaining mirror flatness of a MEMS device in a scanner systenm or the like - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a MEMS device may comprise a coil frame having a drive coil disposed thereon and being supported by one or more suspension arms disposed along an axis of the coil frame, and a mirror platform having a mirror disposed thereon. The mirror platform may be coupled to the coil frame at connection points generally disposed along the axis in order to reduce deflection of the mirror platform to reduce stress on the mirror in order to maintain the relative flatness of the mirror surface. Furthermore, the mirror platform may include flexible members disposed near an edge of the mirror platform generally along the axis to isolate the mirror platform and the mirror from warping of the coil frame and twist of the suspension arms to further maintain the relative flatness of the mirror. | 10-30-2008 |
David Roy Bowman, Lynnwood, WA US
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20120001834 | Scanned Beam Display Having a Redirected Exit Cone - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a scanned beam display, comprises a light source to generate a beam to be scanned and a scanning platform to scan the beam into an exit cone. The scanning platform receives the beam at a selected feed angle, and the scanning platform has a surface structure to redirect the exit cone at an exit angle that is less than the feed angle. | 01-05-2012 |
Dwayne E. Bowman, Woodinville, WA US
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20110035370 | IDENTIFYING RELATED SEARCH TERMS BASED ON SEARCH BEHAVIORS OF USERS - A system is disclosed that identifies related search terms by performing a term co-occurrence analysis of search query submissions of users. The system may give different amounts of weight to different search query submissions based, for example, on whether subsequent user actions reveal that particular searches were successful. The system may use the identified related search terms to correct spelling errors in search queries received from users. | 02-10-2011 |
Elizabeth Bowman, Wichita, KS US
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20090278100 | Mower deck jack lever - An apparatus for elevating a lawn mower deck, comprising a handle, that may be comprised of two sections that are angled with respect to each other, and an extension arm that is angled in relation to the handle, having an angled difference of less than 90 degrees, where the handle and extension arm pivot about a set of wheels. The apparatus is fixed to a mower deck using drilled holes in the front deck wheel flanges, or through the use of a plate that has the necessary defined holes, that is also fixed to the mower deck. The extension arm utilizes a pin that is placed in the extension arm pivot hole, and also through a corresponding hole on the plate, and where the movement of the handle toward the ground causes the extension arm to raise the mower deck. The apparatus is fixed in position using a second pin, that locks the movement of the arm and deck, in relation to each other. The rotation of the jack lever exceeds 90 degrees, so that the mower deck is first raised, and then slightly lowered to a resting position. This allows the mass of the mower deck to assist in maintaining the raised position. | 11-12-2009 |
Eric A. Bowman, Cordova, TN US
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20100082476 | COMPREHENSIVE METHOD FOR INCREASING CREDIT SCORES - A comprehensive method for guaranteeing an increase in the credit score of a qualified consumer, which subsequently assists the consumer in securing all types of loan financing, including, but not limited to, mortgage financing, business financing, and general loan financing (e.g., automobile, motorcycle, boat, etc.), includes program components that are designed for a one year timeframe, although credit scores may be improved in less time, or the timeframe can be extended as needed. The components include an education component, a proactive component, a monitoring component, and a measuring/results component. | 04-01-2010 |
Eric Vaun Bowman, Topeka, KS US
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20080268093 | Compositions For Feline Consumption - The invention provides compositions for feline consumption and methods of preparing such compositions. The compositions comprise at least about 65% by weight meat and have an essentially solid mass which assumes the shape of its container. The compositions are characterized as having a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the mass after removal from a container. | 10-30-2008 |
Erik J. Bowman, Mclean, VA US
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20090287935 | COMMON ACCESS CARD HETEROGENEOUS (CACHET) SYSTEM AND METHOD - What is disclosed is a system and method that allows a secondary certificate authority to rely on one or more existing primary certificate authorities to establish identity of a user and provide identity certificates. The secondary certificate authority applies business rules to those identity certificates to establish a community of privilege, and then issues and maintains new privilege certificates without issuing new private keys or smart cards. The new privilege certificates bind the original identity, the sponsor, i.e., the primary certificate authority, and the privilege. The new privilege certificates can be used on a Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) transaction basis, for example, to grant access to unclassified and Multi-Level Secure (MLS) resources without further reference to the existing primary certificate authorities. | 11-19-2009 |
Gabe Bowman US
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20100058894 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LEACHING A METAL-BEARING ORE FOR THE RECOVERY OF A METAL VALUE - A system and method for recovering a metal value from a metal-bearing ore material are provided. A metal-bearing ore can be mixed with certain substances and to form an agglomerated ore. In an intermediate state, between agglomeration and heap formation, bacteria can be added to the metal-bearing ore material to produce an augmented ore. The augmented ore can then be formed into a heap. | 03-11-2010 |
Gary Bowman, Lexington, NC US
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20110261952 | FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY FOR WALL MOUNTING A PHONE - A faceplate assembly includes a cover plate having a front wall and a rim surrounding a perimeter of the front wall. The rim has a rim opening therethrough. The front wall has a pair of mounting posts extending therefrom that are configured to be received in keyholes of a phone to support the phone. A subplate configured to be mounted to a wall outlet. The subplate has an end wall and a base with a base opening therethrough and the subplate is configured to hold a modular jack. The cover plate is coupled to the subplate such that the rim and base openings are aligned with one another and are configured to receive a patch cord therethrough. | 10-27-2011 |
Gavin Bowman, O'Fallon, MO US
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20110021461 | COMBINATIONS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE - The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof. | 01-27-2011 |
Gavin R. Bowman, O'Fallon, MO US
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20110172269 | ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK FAT - The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal. | 07-14-2011 |
Gregory Bowman, Pikesville, MD US
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20100253328 | MAGNETIC TWEEZERS METHOD TO MEASURE SINGLE MOLECULE TORQUE - A system and a method for determining the torque imposed on a filament, such as a single DNA strand or macromolecule, using a magnetic probe and an imaging device. | 10-07-2010 |
Gregory C. Bowman, Findlay, OH US
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20100022684 | Processes for making silane, hydrophobated silica, silica masterbatch and rubber products - The present invention provides a process for making silica-filled rubber masterbatch using silica hydrophobated with a trimethoxy silane coupling agent that is soluble in an alcohol-water solution containing at least about 70 wt % water. One embodiment uses a mixture of trimethoxy silanes, one or more of which react with rubber to bond the silica to the rubber, and one or more of which do not react with rubber, but do hydrophobate the silica. Hydrophobated silica is mixed with latex polymer and incorporated into rubber during coagulation of the latex, which is preferably coagulated with calcium chloride. The present invention further provides a process for making the trimethoxy silane coupling agents. Preferred trimethoxy silane coupling agents include bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-disulfide and bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Rubber products, particularly tires, compounded with the inventive silica masterbatch can be processed for a long time before scorching because the silica masterbatch provides a long scorch time. | 01-28-2010 |
20130192746 | Processes for Making Silane, Hydrophobated Silica, Silica Masterbatch and Rubber Products - The present invention provides a process for making silica-filled rubber masterbatch using silica hydrophobated with a trimethoxy silane coupling agent that is soluble in an alcohol-water solution containing at least about 70 wt % water. One embodiment uses a mixture of trimethoxy silanes, one or more of which react with rubber to bond the silica to the rubber, and one or more of which do not react with rubber, but do hydrophobate the silica. Hydrophobated silica is mixed with latex polymer and incorporated into rubber during coagulation of the latex, which is preferably coagulated with calcium chloride. The present invention further provides a process for making the trimethoxy silane coupling agents. Preferred trimethoxy silane coupling agents include bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-disulfide and bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Rubber products, particularly tires, compounded with the inventive silica masterbatch can be processed for a long time before scorching because the silica masterbatch provides a long scorch time. | 08-01-2013 |
20140083598 | Processes for Making Silane, Hydrophobated Silica, Silica Masterbatch and Rubber Products - The present invention provides a process for making silica-filled rubber masterbatch using silica hydrophobated with a trimethoxy silane coupling agent that is soluble in an alcohol-water solution containing at least about 70 wt % water. One embodiment uses a mixture of trimethoxy silanes, one or more of which react with rubber to bond the silica to the rubber, and one or more of which do not react with rubber, but do hydrophobate the silica. Hydrophobated silica is mixed with latex polymer and incorporated into rubber during coagulation of the latex, which is preferably coagulated with calcium chloride. The present invention further provides a process for making the trimethoxy silane coupling agents. Preferred trimethoxy silane coupling agents include bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-disulfide and bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Rubber products, particularly tires, compounded with the inventive silica masterbatch can be processed for a long time before scorching because the silica masterbatch provides a long scorch time. | 03-27-2014 |
Gregory P. Bowman, Madison, AL US
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20080294505 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TASK ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for managing an assessment of tasks using a computer implemented task assessment management system are provided. The method includes generating a program objective by a customer that defines an end-product to be supplied to the customer by a contractor and generating a plurality of tasks that support supplying the end-product to the customer, the plurality of tasks including at least one metric that defines the performance of the task to support supplying the supplying the end-product to the customer. The method also includes evaluating the contractor performance in completing each of the plurality of tasks using the respective at least one metric, the self-assessment stored in a memory of the task assessment management system and evaluating the contractor performance in completing each of the plurality of tasks by the customer using the respective at least one metric and the self-assessment. | 11-27-2008 |
20080301570 | SPACIOTEMPORAL GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR COLLABORATIVE AND SECURE INFORMATION SHARING - A collaborative information sharing system as described herein employs a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays a spaciotemporal rendering along with icons that represent items of interest, such as aircraft, vessels, radar equipment, and communications equipment. The GUI is also used to display item data that describes, defines, or identifies the items of interest. The item data may be provided by multiple information sources residing in different network security domains. The system combines item data governed by disparate security protocols in a manner that allows users having different security credentials to collaborate and share the information while still providing the required security and data protection. | 12-04-2008 |
Houston R. Bowman, Sacramento, KY US
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20090026047 | Conveyor Belt Skirt Assembly - A conveyor belt skirt assembly adapted to be attached to a side wall of a conveyor mechanism to retain conveyed material on a conveyor belt of the conveyor mechanism. The conveyor belt skirt assembly includes a skirt having a generally vertical leg member and an inclined foot member attached to the bottom end of the leg member. A bracket including an arm and a finger pivotally attaches the skirt to the conveyor mechanism. | 01-29-2009 |
Howard Bowman, Birmingham, AL US
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20090124535 | VISCOUS TERPOLYMERS AS DRUG DELIVERY PLATFORM - Disclosed are terpolymer compositions of lactide, glycolide, and caprolactone and methods of making such polymers with an initiator. Methods of using the terpolymers as a drug delivery platform are also disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
20100168807 | BIOACTIVE TERPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Described herein are terpolymer compositions, kits comprising the compositions, implant devices comprising the compositions, and methods of making and using same, including point of use methods. | 07-01-2010 |
20110129422 | Viscous Terpolymers as Drug Delivery Platform - Disclosed are terpolymer compositions of lactide, glycolide, and caprolactone and methods of making such polymers with an initiator. Methods of using the terpolymers as a drug delivery platform are also disclosed. | 06-02-2011 |
20120077028 | TERPOLYMER BLENDS AND THEIR USE AS PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - Disclosed herein are blends prepared from polyester terpolymers that function as pressure-sensitive adhesives. The disclosed articles comprise the terpolymer blends adhered to a release liner. The disclosed implant devices comprise the pressure-sensitive adhesive blend adhered to a surface thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive blend can promote adhesion of the implant device to a location in a subject. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077887 | TERPOLYMERS AS PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - Disclosed herein are terpolymers that can function as pressure-sensitive adhesives. The disclosed articles comprise the terpolymers adhered to a release liner. The disclosed implant devices comprise the pressure-sensitive adhesive terpolymer adhered to a surface thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive terpolymer can promote adhesion of the implant device to a location in a subject. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078155 | BIODEGRADABLE TERPOLYMERS AND TERPOLYMER BLENDS AS PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - Disclosed herein are terpolymers and blends prepared from polyester terpolymers that can function as pressure-sensitive adhesives. The disclosed articles can comprise the terpolymer and terpolymer blends coated to a conformable backing member. The terpolymer and terpolymer blends can further comprise a bioactive agent. | 03-29-2012 |
Jack Bowman, Henderson, KY US
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20110130231 | MAGNETIC EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD - Magnetic expandable broadhead arrowheads and methods for magnetically holding the blades of broadhead arrowheads in the retracted position are disclosed. Embodiments include deployable cutting blades that are magnetically held in a retracted position during launch and flight and deploy outwardly upon impact with a target. Other embodiments include magnets where the force holding the cutting blades in the retracted position is localized adjacent either the deployable ends or the pivoting ends of the cutting blades. Still other embodiments include magnets adjacent to substantially the entire length of elongated cutting blades while the blades are in the retracted position. Alternate embodiments include elongated cutting blades that extend in a rearward direction when retracted and cutting blades that extend in a forward direction when retracted. | 06-02-2011 |
20110165977 | MAGNETIC EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD - Magnetic expandable broadhead arrowheads and methods for magnetically holding the blades of broadhead arrowheads in the retracted position are disclosed. Embodiments include deployable cutting blades that are magnetically held in a retracted position during launch and flight and deploy outwardly upon impact with a target. Other embodiments include magnets where the force holding the cutting blades in the retracted position is localized adjacent either the deployable ends or the pivoting ends of the cutting blades. Still other embodiments include magnets adjacent to substantially the entire length of elongated cutting blades while the blades are in the retracted position. Alternate embodiments include elongated cutting blades that extend in a rearward direction when retracted and cutting blades that extend in a forward direction when retracted. | 07-07-2011 |
James L. Bowman, Prudenville, MI US
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20090025238 | CONSTRUCTION TOOL FOR INSTALLING STAIRWAY COMPONENTS | 01-29-2009 |
James R. Bowman, Richmond, VA US
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20110150973 | ELECTROSPUN DEXTRAN FIBERS AND DEVICES FORMED THEREFROM - The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen. | 06-23-2011 |
Jason L. Bowman, Livinia, MI US
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20090051183 | Vehicle Ditch Molding - A vehicle ditch molding for insertion and retention in a recess, such as a roof ditch, formed between a first vehicle body panel and a second vehicle body panel is disclosed. The vehicle ditch molding may include a head extending outward from a ditch molding centerline and configured to cover an opening to the recess, and a stem extending from the head along the ditch molding centerline and configured to be narrower than the opening to the recess. Also, the vehicle ditch molding may include a pair of wings extending outward from the stem, with each of the wings having an upper surface facing the head and a lower surface, with each having a wing lower notch extending into the wing lower surface defining an inner living hinge extending between the respective wing lower notch and the corresponding upper surface. | 02-26-2009 |
Jay Bowman, Florence, KY US
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20100088984 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SUCH - A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units. | 04-15-2010 |
20110138725 | COMPOSITE PRE-FORMED CONSTRUCTION ARTICLES - A composite building panel that includes a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, containing an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a top surface, and a bottom surface; at least one embedded framing stud longitudinally extending across the central body between the opposite faces, having a first end embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, a second end extending away from the bottom surface of the central body, and one or more expansion holes in the embedded studs between the first end of the embedded stud and bottom surface through which the polymer matrix expands. A concrete layer can optionally cover a portion of the top surface and/or bottom surface. The building panel can be positioned perpendicular to a structural wall and/or foundation to provide a floor panel. The second end of the framing studs can be embedded in a second central body to provide an insulated concrete form. | 06-16-2011 |
20110214391 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SUCH - A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units. | 09-08-2011 |
Jay J. Bowman, Florence, KY US
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20090218474 | SINGLE FACED INSULATED CONCRETE FORM - An insulated concrete forming panel comprising an insulative interior wall portion that provides a form for supporting uncured concrete, wherein the uncured concrete forms a concrete structural portion upon curing of the uncured concrete, and wherein the insulative interior wall portion remains attached to the concrete structural portion after formation. | 09-03-2009 |
20110174561 | Hydrocarbon Fueled-Electric Series Hybrid Propulsion Systems - A hybrid propulsion system for powering vehicles such as class 8 DOT classified semi-tractor trucks under normal load conditions and at highway speeds comprises an internal combustion engine, an AC generator powered by the engine, DC battery packs, an AC/DC controller, and an AC electric motor driving the drive train of the vehicle. The AC generator and the DC battery packs provide input to the AC/DC controller, which, in turn, converts the DC input from the DC battery packs via a DC circuit to AC so that the output from the AC/DC controller to the electric motor is AC for powering the vehicle. The DC battery packs may comprise thin plate flooded lead acid cells and may be connected in series, in parallel or a combination thereof. Vehicles may be retrofitted to incorporate the propulsion system. | 07-21-2011 |
20110268912 | Construction Panels - A construction panel. The panel includes an insulating member having a first surface and a second surface and a concrete member having a surface that is in substantial contact with the first surface of the insulating member. The panel also includes a structural member having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the structural member extends into at least a portion of the insulating member and at least a portion of the concrete member, and wherein the second portion of the structural member extends beyond the second surface of the insulating member. | 11-03-2011 |
20140059959 | Composite Pre-Formed Building Panels - A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more structural reinforcing elements longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes. | 03-06-2014 |
20140260031 | Composite Pre-Formed Building Panels - A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more structural reinforcing elements longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey Bowman, Atlantic Beach, FL US
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20090051503 | WIRELESS TIMER SYSTEM - A wireless timer system ( | 02-26-2009 |
Jeffrey A. Bowman, Gibsonton, FL US
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20090270894 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INTERNAL IRRIGATION - A surgical cutting instrument comprises an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member includes a proximal section, an intermediate section, a distal section, and a side wall. The side wall defines a central lumen extending from the proximal section to the distal section. The side wall also includes means for conducting fluid within a sidewall of the outer tubular member from the proximal section to the distal section and includes a distal opening positioned to direct fluid at the bur and a treatment site. The inner tubular member is rotatably received within the central lumen. A distal end of the inner tubular member forms a bur extending distally beyond, and exposed relative to, the distal section of the outer tubular member. | 10-29-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Bowman, Willoughby Hills, OH US
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20100325694 | CENTRALIZED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of centralized identity authentication for use in connection with a communications network includes registering users of the communications network such that each registered user's identity is uniquely defined and determinable, and registering a plurality of vendors having a presence on the communications network. The registered vendors selectively transact with registered users, wherein the transactions include: (i) the registered vendor selling goods and/or services to the registered user; (ii) the registered vendor granting the registered user access to personal records maintained by the registered vendor; and/or (iii) the registered vendor communicating to the registered user personal information maintained by the registered vendor. The method also includes each user's identity being authenticated over the communications network prior to completion of transactions between registered vendors and registered users. | 12-23-2010 |
Jeffry J. Bowman, Willoughby Hills, OH US
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20110071847 | SECURE ON-LINE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PRESCRIPTION DRUG FULFILLMENT - A method of processing drug prescriptions via a communications network includes registering doctors, pharmacies and patients as participants such that each registered participant's identity is uniquely defined and determinable. Registered doctors from which prescriptions are received via the communications network have their identities authenticated. Each of the received prescriptions indicates a respective registered patient's identity for whom the prescription is intended. Registered patients from which orders are received via the communications network also have their identities authenticated. Each of the received orders indicates the prescription being ordered. The method also includes forwarding the orders to registered pharmacies via the communications network. | 03-24-2011 |
20120130747 | SECURE ON-LINE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PRESCRIPTION DRUG FULFILLMENT - A method of processing drug prescriptions via a communications network includes registering doctors, pharmacies and patients as participants such that each registered participant's identity is uniquely defined and determinable. Registered doctors from which prescriptions are received via the communications network have their identities authenticated. Each of the received prescriptions indicates a respective registered patient's identity for whom the prescription is intended. Registered patients from which orders are received via the communications network also have their identities authenticated. Each of the received orders indicates the prescription being ordered. The method also includes forwarding the orders to registered pharmacies via the communications network. | 05-24-2012 |
20130125213 | CENTRALIZED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of centralized identity authentication for use in connection with a communications network includes registering users of the communications network such that each registered user's identity is uniquely defined and determinable, and registering a plurality of vendors having a presence on the communications network. The registered vendors selectively transact with registered users, wherein the transactions include: (i) the registered vendor selling goods and/or services to the registered user; (ii) the registered vendor granting the registered user access to personal records maintained by the registered vendor; and/or (iii) the registered vendor communicating to the registered user personal information maintained by the registered vendor. The method also includes each user's identity being authenticated over the communications network prior to completion of transactions between registered vendors and registered users. | 05-16-2013 |
20140019362 | CENTRALIZED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of centralized identity authentication for use in connection with a communications network includes registering users of the communications network such that each registered user's identity is uniquely defined and determinable, and registering a plurality of vendors having a presence on the communications network. The registered vendors selectively transact with registered users, wherein the transactions include: (i) the registered vendor selling goods and/or services to the registered user; (ii) the registered vendor granting the registered user access to personal records maintained by the registered vendor; and/or (iii) the registered vendor communicating to the registered user personal information maintained by the registered vendor. The method also includes each user's identity being authenticated over the communications network prior to completion of transactions between registered vendors and registered users. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020075 | CENTRALIZED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of centralized identity authentication for use in connection with a communications network includes registering users of the communications network such that each registered user's identity is uniquely defined and determinable, and registering a plurality of vendors having a presence on the communications network. The registered vendors selectively transact with registered users, wherein the transactions include: (i) the registered vendor selling goods and/or services to the registered user; (ii) the registered vendor granting the registered user access to personal records maintained by the registered vendor; and/or (iii) the registered vendor communicating to the registered user personal information maintained by the registered vendor. The method also includes each user's identity being authenticated over the communications network prior to completion of transactions between registered vendors and registered users. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020076 | CENTRALIZED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of centralized identity authentication for use in connection with a communications network includes registering users of the communications network such that each registered user's identity is uniquely defined and determinable, and registering a plurality of vendors having a presence on the communications network. The registered vendors selectively transact with registered users, wherein the transactions include: (i) the registered vendor selling goods and/or services to the registered user; (ii) the registered vendor granting the registered user access to personal records maintained by the registered vendor; and/or (iii) the registered vendor communicating to the registered user personal information maintained by the registered vendor. The method also includes each user's identity being authenticated over the communications network prior to completion of transactions between registered vendors and registered users. | 01-16-2014 |
Jerry W. Bowman, Lawton, MI US
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20100075996 | PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - Described herein is pyrrolo{2,3-d}pyrimidine compounds, their use as Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing this compounds, and methods for the preparation of these compounds. | 03-25-2010 |
20120122901 | PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - Described herein is pyrrolo{2,3-d}pyrimidine compounds, their use as Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing this compounds, and methods for the preparation of these compounds. | 05-17-2012 |
Joel Brent Bowman, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090145498 | Strainer Housing Assembly And Stand For Pump - A pump for use with a fluid circulation system for a recreational water body is disclosed. The pump includes a strainer housing, an impeller housing integrally formed with respect to the strainer housing, and an impeller cover mounted with respect to the impeller housing. The strainer housing includes a top portion having an outer surface adapted to engage with a strainer housing cover for mounting the strainer housing cover with respect to the strainer housing. A plurality of cams are formed circumferentially with respect to the outer surface of the top portion of the strainer housing. The cams are configured and dimensioned to cooperate with corresponding cam members formed with respect to an inner surface of the strainer housing cover. A positioning tab is formed with respect to the top portion of the strainer housing for appropriate alignment of the strainer housing cover. A positioning notch is formed with respect to the inner surface of the strainer housing cover. The notch cooperates with the tab to ensure proper strainer housing cover alignment. A stand is provided that defines a receiving chamber for receiving a securing feature that is mounted with respect to downwardly extending base portions associated with an impeller housing and an impeller cover. | 06-11-2009 |
John V. Bowman, Farmington, MI US
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20110066358 | PATTERN RECOGNITION FOR RANDOM MISFIRE - A control system includes a jerk determination module and a misfire confirmation module. The jerk determination module determines a jerk of a crankshaft associated with a firing event in an engine. The misfire confirmation module selectively confirms that a misfire detected in the engine is valid based on the jerk. | 03-17-2011 |
20110253101 | CYLINDER COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND CONTROL - An engine control system includes a disturbance module, a misfire threshold determination module, a disturbance ratio module, and a spark control module. The disturbance module determines a disturbance value for a past combustion stroke of a cylinder based on rotation of a crankshaft. The misfire threshold determination module determines a jerk value indicative of a misfire within the cylinder. The disturbance ratio module determines a disturbance ratio for the past combustion stroke based on the disturbance value and the jerk value. The spark control module determines a spark timing for a future combustion stroke of the cylinder, determines a spark timing correction for the future combustion stroke based on the disturbance ratio, determines a corrected spark timing based on the spark timing and the spark timing correction, and generates spark during the future combustion stroke based on the corrected spark timing. | 10-20-2011 |
20120078485 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CRANKSHAFT POSITION BASED INDICATED MEAN EFFECTIVE PRESSURE (IMEP) - A system for a vehicle includes a filtering module and an indicated work module. The filtering module generates engine speeds based on positions of teeth of a toothed wheel that rotates with a crankshaft and based on a crankshaft position signal generated by a crankshaft position sensor. The crankshaft position sensor generates the crankshaft position signal based on rotation of the toothed wheel. The indicated work module generates an indicated work for a combustion cycle of a cylinder of an engine based on squares of first and second ones of the engine speeds and outputs the indicated work. | 03-29-2012 |
20120310505 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING INDICATED MEAN EFFECTIVE PRESSURE OF CYLINDERS IN AN ENGINE - A system for an engine includes first, second, third, and fourth modules. The first module determines an expected response of crankshaft speed due to combustion within a cylinder of the engine. The second module determines a value based on the expected response and a measured response of crankshaft speed due to combustion within the cylinder of the engine. The third module estimates an indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP) for the cylinder of the engine based on the value. The fourth module selectively adjusts an operating parameter of the engine based in the estimated IMEP. | 12-06-2012 |
20130159240 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS AND QUALITY MONITORING OF SYSTEM-LEVEL FAULTS - System fault codes, component fault codes, and failure modes may be received at a system. A first level model comprising first level causal relationships and first level causal weights between the system fault codes and the component fault codes may be generated. A second level model comprising second level causal relationships and second level causal weights between the component fault codes and the failure modes may be generated. The first level model and the second level model may be combined to generate a model such as graphical model. One or more causal probabilities may be determined using the graphical model. | 06-20-2013 |
20130312504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MISFIRE BASED ON A FIRING PATTERN OF AN ENGINE AND ENGINE TORQUE - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a threshold determination module and a misfire detection module. The threshold determination module determines at least one of an acceleration threshold and a jerk threshold based on a misfire type. The misfire detection module detects a misfire in a cylinder of an engine when: (i) crankshaft acceleration is less than the acceleration threshold; and/or (ii) crankshaft jerk is less than the jerk threshold. Crankshaft jerk is a derivative of crankshaft acceleration with respect to time. | 11-28-2013 |
Jonathan Bowman, Houston, TX US
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20120018165 | Marine Well Containment System and Method - A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel. | 01-26-2012 |
Jonathan Bud Bowman, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110178937 | Systems and Methods for Detecting Unexpected Utility Usage - A utility management system associated with at least one multiple unit residential facility comprises an onsite metering system configured to monitor at least one metering sensor. A property management system is configured to communicate occupancy data for at least one residential unit. A utility management server comprises a usage database capable of receiving usage data from the onsite metering system, along with an occupancy database capable of receiving occupancy data from the property management system. The utility management server also includes usage analysis software configured to compare the usage data with the occupancy data for at least one residential unit to determine whether one or more exceptions exist. A notice generation system is configured to receive exception data from the utility usage analysis system. The notice generation system is capable of running notice generation software configured to generate a notice when an exception has been identified in the exception data. | 07-21-2011 |
Joseph M. Bowman, Abingdon, VA US
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20080250752 | Embeddable breakaway utility pole - An embeddable breakaway utility pole comprises separate upper and lower aluminum pole pieces, wherein the lower pole piece is to be embedded below ground surface. The upper and lower pole pieces are interconnected by a weld which defines a breakaway zone enabling the upper pole piece to break off the lower pole piece in response to vehicular impact. The weld can be connected to a backer ring which provides a guide surface that axially aligns the pole pieces. Alternatively, the pole can be formed of a single pole piece which is welded between its ends to form a weakened region that defines the breakaway zone. | 10-16-2008 |
20100281786 | EMBEDDABLE BREAKAWAY UTILITY POLE - An embeddable breakaway utility pole comprises separate upper and lower aluminum pole pieces, wherein the lower pole piece is to be embedded below ground surface. The upper and lower pole pieces are interconnected by a weld which defines a breakaway zone enabling the upper pole piece to break off the lower pole piece in response to vehicular impact. The weld can be connected to a backer ring which provides a guide surface that axially aligns the pole pieces. Alternatively, the pole can be formed of a single pole piece which is welded between its ends to form a weakened region that defines the breakaway zone. | 11-11-2010 |
20140144729 | ROPE ARRESTING APPARATUS - A rope arresting apparatus for use with a rope having a first end and a weighted second end is disclosed. The rope arresting apparatus includes a cam portion for exerting frictional force on the rope and a pinching portion. The cam portion has a resting position and a pinching position. At the resting position, the cam portion is in frictional contact with the rope when the tension on the weighted second end of the rope is less than or equal to tension on the first end of the rope. A pinching point is formed when the cam portion at the pinching position engages the rope against the pinching portion. | 05-29-2014 |
Julian C. Bowman, Midvale, UT US
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20100217268 | INTERVERTEBRAL MILLING INSTRUMENT - An intervertebral milling instrument for removing calcified fibrous cartilage (CFC) from adjacent vertebrae during spinal fusion or spacer implantation surgery. The milling instrument includes a grinding wheel carried within a guide housing sized to fit closely into the intervertebral space, and to expose the grinding wheel on opposite sides thereof for controlled removal of CFC layers from adjacent cortical end plates. The grinding wheel is rotatably driven as by attachment to a surgical drill, preferably to include saline supply to and suction removal from the grinding site. The controlled removal of CFC layers is limited to about 100 to about 250 microns, thereby avoiding exposing the cortical end plates without excessive bone removal. The instrument is conveniently provided in a kit having multiple guide housings and associated grinding wheels of different sizes to fit into different intervertebral spaces. | 08-26-2010 |
Keith Bowman, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100079184 | Sequential circuit with error detection - Sequential circuits with error-detection are provided. They may, for example, be used to replace traditional master-slave flip-flops, e.g., in critical path circuits to detect and initiate correction of late transitions at the input of the sequential. In some embodiments, such sequentials may comprise a transition detector with a time borrowing latch. | 04-01-2010 |
Keith A. Bowman, Hillsboro, OR US
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20080307277 | DELAY FAULT DETECTION USING LATCH WITH ERROR SAMPLING - Some embodiments provide sampling of a data signal output from a path stage using a latch, sampling of the data signal output from the path stage using an edge-triggered flip-flop, comparing a first value output by the latch with a second value output by the edge-triggered flip-flop, and generating an error signal if the first value is different from the second value. | 12-11-2008 |
20130285685 | SELF-CONTAINED, PATH-LEVEL AGING MONITOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - An aging monitor circuit that provides a more accurate estimate of aging and/or delay in a circuit and/or circuit path. The aging monitor circuit employs a separate aging path with driving and receiving flip flops (FFs) and a tunable replica circuit (TRC) to enable measurements of single-transition DC-stressed path delay that only propagates through stressed transistors or other circuit element(s). A finite state machine (FSM) in the aging monitor circuit is configured to adjust a frequency of a clock signal output by a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) in response to an error signal output by the receiving FF. The error signal is generated in response to single transition DC-stressed path delay, and therefore enables the adjustment of the frequency of the clock signal to correspond to an amount or effect of the delay. | 10-31-2013 |
20140032980 | RESILIENT REGISTER FILE CIRCUIT FOR DYNAMIC VARIATION TOLERANCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The disclosed system and method detect and correct register file read path errors that may occur as a result of reducing or eliminating supply voltage guardbands and/or frequency guardbands for a CPU, thereby increasing overall energy efficiency of the system. | 01-30-2014 |
20140122947 | Sequential Circuit with Error Detection - Sequential circuits with error-detection are provided. They may, for example, be used to replace traditional master-slave flip-flops, e.g., in critical path circuits to detect and initiate correction of late transitions at the input of the sequential. In some embodiments, such sequentials may comprise a transition detector with a time borrowing latch. | 05-01-2014 |
Kevin Bowman, Washington, MO US
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20110047680 | Batting Helmet Having Localized Impact Protection - A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet. | 03-03-2011 |
Kevin Bowman, Hermann, MO US
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20090031484 | Protective face guard with transparent shield - A protective face guard for use in playing sports. The guard includes a shield having a transparent portion extending over an unobstructed viewing area to enable the wearer to have a clear line of vision. The unobstructed viewing area is preferably greater in diameter than about 44 mm for baseball play and greater in diameter than about 60 mm for softball play so as to enhance visibility over more conventional face guards. The transparent portion of the shield is constructed of a material that will withstand the impact of a ball, and is preferably made of clear or tinted polycarbonate material. The guard is configured to be secured to a helmet or other headgear in a manner to further support the shield upon impact and minimize flex. | 02-05-2009 |
Lewis H. Bowman, Columbia, SC US
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20090300792 | Endogenous regulator of RNA silencing in plants - Compositions and methods are described which use RAV proteins and genes that encode such proteins to regulate RNA silencing in plant cells. Novel ntRAV proteins and genes are also described. | 12-03-2009 |
20140366225 | Endogenous Regulator of RNA Silencing in Plants - Compositions and methods are described which use RAV proteins and genes that encode such proteins to regulate RNA silencing in plant cells. Novel ntRAV proteins and genes are also described. | 12-11-2014 |
Linden H. Bowman, Ellicott City, MD US
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20080314794 | Product Display Carton - A display carton includes a display box having an open top. The display box includes a bottom panel; a rear wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel; a pair of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom panel; and a pair of front walls, each front wall extending inwardly from a side wall and attached to a bottom front wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel. The pair of front walls and the bottom front wall form a substantially unobstructed center viewing area for a product displayed in the display carton. The display carton also includes a single removable insert. The insert includes a foldable sheet having at least one set of dividers extending inwardly from the side walls, upwardly from the bottom panel, and parallel to the rear wall, thereby defining at least two product receiving compartments for supporting product. | 12-25-2008 |
20090007467 | Advent-Type Calendar Container Frame and Methods for Assembly - An advent-type calendar with a plurality of chambers holding a plurality of containers each container receiving a gift item and corresponding to a time period (a day, for example) of an occasion. The containers are successively removed and opened to reveal the gift item, then rotated and replaced into the chamber to indicate that the corresponding time period has been achieved or surpassed and the container has been used or emptied. | 01-08-2009 |
20110139862 | Take-out Box - A carry out box formed of a single sheet of flexible material cut, scored and folded having front, bottom, first and second side walls; a sealable top closure; a back wall having an integral panel extending substantially above the assembled container top formed by the folded material forming the back wall of the container; a plurality of corner folds disposed at each end of the first and second sidewalls in the vertical plane, each the corner fold folded toward the corner fold sharing a common sidewall therewith in the same plane and parallel to the common sidewall, each corner fold having an overlapping portion with a opening therethrough. The opening in each corner fold portion is disposed to align with the opening in the overlapping corner fold forming a reinforced opening therethrough. The box also features a handle having two ends, the handle extending in a loop over the top closure with the first handle end passing through the opening formed by the overlapping portion of the corner fold adjacent to the first side wall and anchored therein. The second handle end passing through the opening formed by the overlapping portion of the corner fold adjacent to the second side wall and anchored therein. | 06-16-2011 |
20110255808 | STRAP WITH RIGID BARS - An embodiment of the invention includes a device having a first barb proximate a first end of a strap and a second barb proximate a second end of the strap. A first sheath is proximate a portion of the first barb and the first end of the strap, wherein the first sheath has a length less than the length of the first barb. A second sheath is proximate a portion of the second barb and the second end of the strap, wherein the second sheath has a length less than the length of the second barb. The device further includes container having a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is positioned within the first and second apertures such that the first barb engages the container at the first aperture and the second barb engages the container at the second aperture. | 10-20-2011 |
20130105504 | Handle for take-out box | 05-02-2013 |
20140041160 | Gift Bag Band - An embodiment of the invention provides a band having an elongated body portion including a first end and a second end, a first fastener on the first end, and a complementary second fastener on the second end for releasably engaging the first fastener. The band further includes a flap cut out from the elongated body portion, wherein the flap has an aperture dimensioned to receive a display hook. The band includes at least one upper fold and at least one lower fold. The upper and lower folds segment the elongated body portion into a front segment, an upper back segment, and a lower back segment. The front segment lies in a first plane, and the upper and lower back segments lie on a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. The flap is cut from the second plane and lies on the first plane. | 02-13-2014 |
20140061418 | Gift Bag Holder - An embodiment of the invention provides a device for holding an article, wherein the device includes a front panel including a first aperture positioned above a second aperture. The first aperture is dimensioned to receive a display hook; and, the second aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain the article. A rear panel is hingedly connected to the front panel, wherein the rear panel includes a third aperture positioned above at least one fourth aperture. The third aperture is dimensioned to receive the display hook; and, the fourth aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain a second article. The device further includes a card removably connected to the rear panel via perforations. | 03-06-2014 |
Lynn M. Bowman, Chesapeake, VA US
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20100000176 | Combination Structural Support And Thermal Protection System - A combination structural support and thermal protection system is provided. A cured preceramic polymer matrix reinforced with carbon fibers can be used alone or in a multiple component system. | 01-07-2010 |
Marc Bowman, Mcminnville, OR US
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20100176960 | Branch current monitor with an alarm - A power meter for monitoring current in a power cable annunciates an alarm if the current transgresses one or more alarm current limits. False alarms are avoided by delaying the activation of the alarm for a delay interval following determination that current is flowing in the monitored conductor. | 07-15-2010 |
20100295540 | BRANCH POWER MONITORING SYSTEM - A power monitoring system that reduces the need for external power calculation devices while simplifying the configuration of power meters. | 11-25-2010 |
20150054609 | SPLIT CORE TRANSFORMER WITH SELF-ALIGNING CORES - A first housing portion of a split core sensing transformer includes a guide element arranged to engage a guide surface of a separable second housing portion and to control rotation and translation of the housing portions to align the housing portions during joining. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054610 | SENSING TRANSFORMER WITH PIVOTABLE AND ROTATABLE SPLIT CORES - A split core sensing transformer comprises a first core portion and a second core portion joined to the first core portion for pivoting relative to the first core portion about a first axis and for rotation relative to the first core portion about a second axis substantially normal to said first axis. | 02-26-2015 |
Marc Bowman, Portland, OR US
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20090065247 | Multi - voltage housing - A housing for one or more electrical components that are connected to sources of a plurality of voltages comprises a box, a first cover to cover a first portion of the opening in the box and a second cover to cover a second portion of the opening. The first cover includes a separator that projects into the box when the first cover is installed to divide the interior of the box and so that components connectable to a higher voltage can be separated from components connectable to a lower voltage. | 03-12-2009 |
20100308792 | BRANCH CURRENT MONITOR WITH CONFIGURATION - A tool for configuring a branch current monitor facilitates mapping the connections of branch circuits to voltage sources in a power distribution panel. | 12-09-2010 |
20120310557 | SIMPLIFIED ENERGY METER CONFIGURATION - A power and energy meter self configures the pulse weight and pulse duration for pulse communication. | 12-06-2012 |
Mark E. Bowman, Kansas City, MO US
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20080289264 | CLOSET SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a closet system with a housing that includes four adjacent sidewalls having a lower portion and an upper portion, a cap coupled to the upper portion, and an opening; a motor assembly including a motor connected to a power supply, at least two pulleys, a shaft rotatably connected to the motor, and at least one cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is guided by the one pulley and the second end is guided by the other pulley, and wherein the cable is retractably connected to the shaft; and a platform wherein the cable first end is connected proximate the middle of an edge of the platform and wherein the cable second end is connected proximate the middle of an opposing edge of the platform. | 11-27-2008 |
Martin R. Bowman, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090077193 | Enhanced Single-Node Protocol for Data, Address and Control Operations - An integrated circuit digital device, acting as a master, communicates with at least one peripheral device, acting as a slave, using an enhanced single-node protocol for data, address and control operation. The peripheral device may be selected from any number of different functions. The peripheral device may be packaged in a low pin count integrated circuit package. At a minimum, the peripheral device integrated circuit package may have a ground terminal, V | 03-19-2009 |
Matthew D. Bowman, Vernon, CT US
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20100261763 | ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. For example, the present invention provides chalcone and cyanopyridine compounds, and derivatives thereof, exhibiting high antibacterial activities having multiple electron withdrawing group substituents, such as halogens and fluorinated alky groups, and optionally having hydroxyl and/or alkoxyl groups substituents. | 10-14-2010 |
20120277252 | Antibacterial Agents and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. For example, the present invention provides chalcone and cyanopyridine compounds, and derivatives thereof, exhibiting high antibacterial activities having multiple electron withdrawing group substituents, such as halogens and fluorinated alkyl groups, and optionally having hydroxyl and/or alkoxyl groups substituents. | 11-01-2012 |
Matthew D. Bowman, Waunakee, WI US
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20090270423 | ANTIBACTERIAL SMALL MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR THEIR SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. | 10-29-2009 |
Paul P. Bowman, Manalapan, NJ US
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20110167691 | FINGER ALIGNMENT DEVICES FOR TRIGGERS AND TRIGGER-ACTIVATED DEVICES INCORPORATING THE SAME - Alignment devices for assisting proper location of fingers relative to the triggers of trigger-activated devices, trigger-activated devices, finger position indicating triggers for trigger-activated devices, and methods for activating a trigger-activated device are disclosed. Alignment devices for assisting proper location of a finger relative to a trigger may include a body having a trigger face configured to engage a user's finger, a trigger-engaging region, and a position indicator disposed on the trigger face. The trigger-engaging region may be adapted to couple the alignment device to a trigger of a trigger-activated device. The trigger-engaging region may be configured to position the trigger face in a predetermined position relative to the trigger. The position indicator may be disposed on the trigger face. The position indicator may be configured to provide an indication that at least a portion of the finger is positioned in a predetermined lateral position relative to the trigger. | 07-14-2011 |
Ricky L. Bowman, Richmond, VA US
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20110083682 | RECONSTITUTED TOBACCO WITH BONDED FLAVORANT, SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHODS - A process of manufacturing a reconstituted tobacco material is provided which includes: preparing a heated mixture of water and sugar; providing a liquid flavorant such as menthol; mixing tobacco particles, water and a gum binder with the mixture of water and sugar and with the flavorant to form a reconstituted tobacco mixture; and forming the reconstituted tobacco mixture, such as by casting or extruding the reconstituted tobacco mixture, into a reconstituted tobacco material. Exemplary menthol reconstituted tobacco products provided herein enable high levels of menthol to be retained in a tobacco product. | 04-14-2011 |
Robert A. Bowman, Westport, CT US
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20100159961 | Mobile messaging platform - A method for providing mobile messages includes generating a message based on received content. A first functional bind to an aggregator is identified. A second functional bind to the aggregator is also identified. The first functional bind and the second functional bind are distinct communication connections to the aggregator. First message recipients are associated with the first functional bind, and second message recipients are associated with the second functional bind. The message is provided in parallel to the aggregator for the first message recipients through the first functional bind and for the second message recipients through the second functional bind. | 06-24-2010 |
20110238853 | MEDIA AND DATA SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - A method for synchronizing information includes generating media corresponding to a program. One or more media timestamps are associated with the media. Data corresponding to the program is also generated. One or more data timestamps are associated with the data. At least a portion of the media is provided for presentation on a computing device. A current media timestamp corresponding to currently playing media is received. Data having a greatest data timestamp that is less than or equal to the current media timestamp is identified based at least in part on a comparison of the current media timestamp to the one or more data timestamps. The identified data is provided for presentation on the computing device. | 09-29-2011 |
20140157195 | MEDIA PLAY OF SELECTED PORTIONS OF AN EVENT - A system is provided for selectively presenting a portion of an event to a user. The system includes a first device, a second device, and a network allowing communication between the first and the second device. An application at the first device displays a plurality of sub-events that characterize an event; receives an input from a user whereby the user selects a sub-event from the plurality of sub-events; sends a request to a second device, the request comprising information associated with the selected sub-event; receives media data from the second device whereby the media data represents the selected sub-event; and presents the received media data. An application at the second device receives the request from the first device, selects the media data that represents the selected sub-event from a database using the information associated with the selected sub-event, and sends the selected media data to the first device. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert G. Bowman, Midland, MI US
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20100076208 | HYDRO-OXIDATION PROCESS USING A CATALYST PREPARED FROM A GOLD CLUSTER COMPLEX - A process and catalyst for the hydro-oxidation of an olefin having three or more carbon atoms, such as propylene, to form an olefin oxide, such as propylene oxide. The process involves contacting the olefin with oxygen in the presence of hydrogen and a hydro-oxidation catalyst under reaction conditions; the catalyst comprising gold nanoparticles deposited on a nanoporous titanium-containing support, prepared by depositing a gold-ligand cluster complex onto the support to form a catalyst precursor, and then heating and/or chemically treating the catalyst precursor to form the hydro-oxidation catalyst composition. The hydro-oxidation catalyst exhibits stabilized catalyst activity, enhanced lifetime, and improved hydrogen efficiency. | 03-25-2010 |
Robert S. Bowman, Lemitar, NM US
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20090101572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PRODUCED WATER - A system and method were used to treat produced water. Field- testing demonstrated the removal of contaminants from produced water from oil and gas wells. | 04-23-2009 |
Ronald R. Bowman, Chandler, AZ US
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20100025807 | Discrete Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Sealed Trench Junction Termination - A discrete semiconductor device has a substrate with a first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A first semiconductor layer is formed over the substrate. The first semiconductor layer having the first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A second semiconductor layer over the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has a second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A trench is formed through the second semiconductor layer and extends into the second semiconductor layer. The trench has a rounded or polygonal shape and vertical sidewalls. The trench is lined with an insulating layer and filled with an insulating material. A boundary between the first and second semiconductor layers forms a p-n junction. The trench surrounds the p-n junction to terminate the electric field of a voltage imposed on the second semiconductor layer. The discrete semiconductor device can also be a transistor, thyristor, triac, or transient voltage suppressor. | 02-04-2010 |
20100025809 | Integrated Circuit and Method of Forming Sealed Trench Junction Termination - An integrated circuit having a substrate with a first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A buried layer is formed in the substrate. The buried layer has a second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A first semiconductor layer is formed over the buried layer. The first semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A trench is formed through the first semiconductor layer and buried layer and extends into the substrate. The trench is lined with an insulating layer and filled with an insulating material. A second semiconductor layer is formed in the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has the first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A third semiconductor layer is formed in the second semiconductor layer. The third semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. The first, second, and third semiconductor layers form the collector, base, and emitter of a bipolar transistor. | 02-04-2010 |
20120175729 | Discrete Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Sealed Trench Junction Termination - A discrete semiconductor device has a substrate with a first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A first semiconductor layer is formed over the substrate. The first semiconductor layer having the first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A second semiconductor layer over the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has a second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A trench is formed through the second semiconductor layer and extends into the second semiconductor layer. The trench has a rounded or polygonal shape and vertical sidewalls. The trench is lined with an insulating layer and filled with an insulating material. A boundary between the first and second semiconductor layers forms a p-n junction. The trench surrounds the p-n junction to terminate the electric field of a voltage imposed on the second semiconductor layer. The discrete semiconductor device can also be a transistor, thyristor, triac, or transient voltage suppressor. | 07-12-2012 |
20120299148 | Integrated Circuit and Method of Forming Sealed Trench Junction Termination - An integrated circuit having a substrate with a first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A buried layer is formed in the substrate. The buried layer has a second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A first semiconductor layer is formed over the buried layer. The first semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A trench is formed through the first semiconductor layer and buried layer and extends into the substrate. The trench is lined with an insulating layer and filled with an insulating material. A second semiconductor layer is formed in the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has the first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A third semiconductor layer is formed in the second semiconductor layer. The third semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. The first, second, and third semiconductor layers form the collector, base, and emitter of a bipolar transistor. | 11-29-2012 |
Roy Wade Bowman, Cumming, GA US
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20090276043 | TWO-LAYER EXTERNAL BREAST PROSTHESIS WITH SELF-SHAPING FEATURE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A two-layer external breast prosthesis comprising a first inner layer comprised of a self-shaping dispersion and a second outer layer comprised of an elastic material, wherein the second outer layer is relatively stiffer than the first inner layer. | 11-05-2009 |
Shayne Bowman, Cumming, GA US
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20100005399 | Systems and Methods for Processing Attachments Associated with Electronic Messages - Attachments that are received through one or more message transport services are processed. An object identifier is received through an electronic message received through one of a plurality of message transport services. A thumbnail graphic of a portion of the contents of the object associated with the object identifier is generated and displayed in a display window. | 01-07-2010 |
Steven R. Bowman, Edgewater, MD US
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20110168080 | NOVEL METHOD FOR THE BOTTOM-SEEDED GROWTH OF POTASSIUM LEAD CHLORIDE CRYSTALS FROM POLYCRYSTALLINE SEEDS - A method and apparatus for growing a single crystal Kb | 07-14-2011 |
20110206069 | Blue Dysprosium Laser - A quasi-three level laser system having crystalline YAG or YLF doped with trivalent Dysprosium can be pumped with a laser diode in the UV, and produce a pulsed laser blue emission from the 4 F | 08-25-2011 |
20130083402 | TAILORED INTERFACES BETWEEN OPTICAL MATERIALS - An optical system having two or more different optical elements with a corresponding interface between the optical elements. At least one of the optical elements has an anti-reflective structure that is transferred to the interface between two optical elements, typically by embossing. Also disclosed is the related method for making the optical system. | 04-04-2013 |
20130119308 | Melt Stabilization and Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Cesium Germanium Halides - The method described herein allows for melt stabilization and vapor-phase synthesis of a cesium germanium halide utilizing germanium dihalides formed in situ. This disclosure allows for the melting of cesium germanium halides without decomposition, which allows for growing crystals of these materials from the melt. This disclosure allows for a direct synthesis of these materials without the use of water or the introduction of other possible contaminants. | 05-16-2013 |
Suzette Bowman, Woodbridge, VA US
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20090032201 | Roman shade with inverted fan shape at its bottom - A window covering in the style of a Roman shade has a straight bottom edge when the shade is lowered and that forms into an inverted fan shape when the shade is raised. Spaced parallel creases in the shade simulate pleats when the shade is in a lowered position and promote accordion-folded pleats when the shade is raised. A pull cord behind the shade lifts the shade from its bottom edge and along its vertical centerline. A two-part bottom rail is secured in the bottom edge of the shade, and each part extends from an outer side edge of the shade to the midportion of the bottom edge, so that when the cord is pulled to raise the shade, the two parts pivot downwardly about the midportion, imparting an inverted fan shape to the bottom edge. | 02-05-2009 |
Tim Bowman, Essex, MD US
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20090205211 | Power tools - A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool. | 08-20-2009 |
20110232112 | Power Tools - A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool. | 09-29-2011 |
20130174427 | Power Tools - A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool. | 07-11-2013 |
Timothy Bowman, Cartersville, GA US
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20080257572 | Systems for Aerating Soil - Systems for aerating soil are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: a plurality of aerating members, each of the aerating members having circumferential ends, longitudinal end portions, an aerating portion and aerating stud members, the end portions of the aerating members being angled with respect to the aerating portion; and a plurality of aerating stud members extending from the aerating portion of the aerating members; the aerating members being configured such that a circumferential end of a first of the aerating members attaches to a corresponding circumferential end of an adjacent one of the aerating members. | 10-23-2008 |
20110101909 | SYSTEMS INVOLVING GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER - Systems involving generation of electrical power are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: two rechargeable batteries; a DC-to-AC inverter; and a self-recharging system operative to alternately recharge a first of the batteries using charge provided from a second of the batteries, and recharge the second of the batteries using charge provided from the first of the batteries; wherein the DC-to-AC inverter is operative to direct charge from the first of the batteries to a load during recharge of the second of the batteries, and to direct charge from the second of the batteries to the load during recharge of the first of the batteries. | 05-05-2011 |
Timothy D. Bowman, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100023638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING AUDIO - A system and method is provided of synchronizing data streaming. The method can include the operation of receiving an incoming media packet having a timestamp from a media server at a client device. A further operation is synchronizing the clocks for a client device with a clock for a media server. The timestamp can be compared with a next play time for a packet. Another operation can be placing the incoming media packet into a user buffer at a playing position in the user buffer based on the next play time. The incoming media packet can then be played using a media output device accessible to an end user. | 01-28-2010 |
20100023639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING AUDIO USING A SEND QUEUE - A system and method are provided for preparing a streaming media system for initial presentation of a media stream. The system includes a media server configured to send out media packets for a media stream at periodic clocked intervals. A framer can be located with the media server to divide the media stream into media packets. A media client is also provided to receive the media packets for the media stream from the media server. A send queue can be located in the server. The send queue can be configured to store a defined length of programming from the media stream, and the send queue can immediately fill a client's user buffer when an activation event occurs. | 01-28-2010 |
Timothy S. Bowman, Canton, CT US
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20100051615 | FIRE CLASSIFIED FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLY - A floor box assembly includes a floor box, a mounting plate, a below-floor insulation kit, and an intumescent stem. When the floor box is installed on a floor deck having flutes and valleys, the mounting plate straddles one or more valleys and supports the floor box. The below-floor insulation kit closes off the flutes adjacent to the valley straddled by the mounting plate, and the intumescent stem penetrates the floor deck at the bottom of the valley. When installed, the floor box assembly is held together by attachment fasteners extending from the mounting plate through the floor deck and the below-floor insulation kit. | 03-04-2010 |
Troy Bowman, Gilbert, AZ US
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20100191605 | System and Method for Managing Account Linkages - An account management system allows a prepaid account provider to link a prepaid account to a purchaser of the prepaid instrument used to access the prepaid account. The system uses a prepaid instrument identifier and purchase data collected during the purchase of the prepaid instrument to create the linkage. The purchase data includes information identifying the purchaser, such as the purchaser's account number or name, the purchasing instrument used, the value placed on the prepaid instrument, value-added services requested by the purchaser, and transaction details such as the place and time of purchase. Using the linked prepaid instrument data and purchase data, the prepaid account provider extracts the purchased value from the purchaser's account, opens a prepaid account that is associated with the purchaser and the prepaid instrument, and deposits the purchased value into the prepaid account. The prepaid account provider may track the expenditure of funds from the prepaid account and provide value-added tracking services to the purchaser. The funds remain associated with the purchaser after being deposited in the prepaid account. | 07-29-2010 |
William Bowman, Hamilton, OH US
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20090212595 | VEHICLE SIDE FAIRING SYSTEM - A vehicle side fairing having a first fairing panel fixedly secured to the underside of a trailer box, and a second fairing panel slidable mounted to plural cylindrical bars mounted on the underside of the trailer box in a fore and aft orientation. The second fairing panel is secured to the wheel set with a mechanical fastener that selectively joins and releases the second fairing panel and the wheel set. | 08-27-2009 |
William E. Bowman, Miami, FL US
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20110169450 | BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS - A battery includes an on-board microprocessor-controlled MOSFET-switched cell monitoring and protection system which provides over-charge protection, low-voltage protection, thermal-runaway protection and cell balancing. The output voltage of the battery is fully regulated and user adjustable. Internal switching provides for switching the battery on or off from a control interface on the battery housing or from a remotely located switch. The battery preferably incorporates lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO | 07-14-2011 |