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Alex English, Walla Walla, WA US
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20140265037 | Inductively Heated Extruder Heater - One embodiment of a heated nozzle for extruding meltable material consists of an electrically conductive nozzle, comprised of an inlet, an outlet, and a passage connecting inlet and outlet. The nozzle fits into a hole or gap cut or formed through a loop of high permeability soft magnetic material such as ferrite or pressed iron powder. Electrically conductive wire is coiled around and through this magnetic loop to form a coil. A high-frequency alternating current is supplied to the coil, inducing a magnetic field in the magnetic core. The magnetic field, when passing through the electrically conductive nozzle, induces eddy currents that heat the nozzle to melt the material entering the inlet. | 09-18-2014 |
Alex R. English, Walla Walla, WA US
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20150140153 | Inductively Heated Extruder Heater - One embodiment of a heated nozzle for extruding meltable material consists of an electrically conductive nozzle, comprised of an inlet, an outlet, and a passage connecting inlet and outlet. The nozzle fits into a hole or gap cut or formed through a loop of high permeability soft magnetic material such as ferrite or pressed iron powder. Electrically conductive wire is coiled around and through this magnetic loop to form a coil. A high-frequency alternating current is supplied to the coil, inducing a magnetic field in the magnetic core. The magnetic field, when passing through the electrically conductive nozzle, induces eddy currents that heat the nozzle to melt the material entering the inlet. Another embodiment consists of an electrically conductive nozzle, comprising inlets, outlets, and passages connecting inlets and outlets, fitted into a hole penetrating two faces of a hollow, high-permeability, soft magnetic core with a coil of electrically conductive wire wound in a coil around the nozzle, inside the hollow magnetic core. A high frequency alternating current passing through this coil induces eddy currents in the nozzle to heat materials entering the inlet or inlets and passing out the outlet or outlets. | 05-21-2015 |
Angelia F. English, Vancouver, WA US
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20150342273 | CONVERTIBLE BOOT BAND - A convertible boot band includes an interior band extending from a first to a second end from a first to a second border and having front and back, first and second end loops coupled proximate the interior band first and second ends, and at least a first gripping portion connected to the interior band back surface. The apparatus may include an exterior layer of pliant material overlaying the interior hand front surface. The apparatus may include the end loops formed into the exterior layer. The apparatus may include a removable clip, including a closure coupling. | 12-03-2015 |
Anne English, Leeds GB
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20100260721 | Enrichment of Cells - The present invention relates to methods of isolating and enriching mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) comprising treating a tissue sample comprising cells and extracellular matrix with an amount of a collagenase that is sufficient to free MSCs from the extracellular matrix in a liquid medium and then isolating a fraction of the medium containing MSCs. The isolated MSCs can be isolated in surprisingly large numbers such that the fraction can have immediate use in a number of clinical contexts. This represents an advance of prior art techniques that either require the pooling of large volumes of sample tissues from different sources or require MSCs to be expanded in culture. The invention therefore further concerns the clinical use of cells isolated according to the methods of the first aspect of the invention. | 10-14-2010 |
Ann Michelle English, Palmyra, VA US
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20150225456 | IDENTIFICATION OF MHC CLASS I PHOSPHO-PEPTIDE ANTIGENS FROM BREAST CANCER UTILIZING SHLA TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLEMENTARY ENRICHMENT STRATEGIES - The present invention describes novel tumor-specific phosphorylated peptides, nucleic acids encoding those peptides, and antibodies generated against said peptides. The genes, peptides, and antibodies described herein may be used as diagnostic indicators of the presence of breast cancer and/or used in therapeutics to treat breast cancer. | 08-13-2015 |
Benjamin Loren English, Beaverton, OR US
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20160104460 | DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH A VIRTUAL DISPLAY - A system for generating a virtual display that is displayed on an existing monitor using a memory (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU) memory, random access memory (RAM), etc.) of a connected device (e.g., a computer) as a frame buffer for the virtual display. For example, the virtual display may use the RAM or the memory of the GPU of the connected device as a second frame buffer to generate the frames displayed in the virtual display. The virtual display is not a physical display and, thus, does not require any additional hardware or physical space. Rather, the virtual display is displayed on a pre-existing display. The pre-existing display is also used to display the frames generated in a first frame buffer. | 04-14-2016 |
Brendan English, Hull, MA US
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20140311377 | SWITCHING DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR OPERATION ON A CONVENTIONAL RAILROAD TRACK - RailPods are an alternative personal rapid transit system that operate on and utilize existing railroad infrastructure. RailPods are one to two passenger vehicles that travel on one rail of a traditional railroad track. RailPods provide on-demand transportation to cities and towns where rail exists or can be built. | 10-23-2014 |
20160002865 | AUTOMATED TRACK INSPECTION SYSTEM - An autonomous device for rail track inspection includes a drive wheel system propelling the device via a drive wheel system, an automatic track loading fixture for and applying a load on rails, and sensors for taking track gauge measurement. Different automatic track loading fixtures may require stopping for load and measurement, or loading and measuring while still in motion. A switch agnostic system for operation with devices on a conventional railroad track system includes a linear slider movably mounted along a linear sliding support; multiple sensors mounted to the linear slider, the sensors operable to identify a rail of a track junction; and multiple roller bearings operable to engage the rail of the track junction and control the device across the track junction in response to movement of the linear slider along the linear sliding support. | 01-07-2016 |
Bruce Edward English, Schenectady, NY US
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20160028360 | Hybrid Thrryristor Controlled Series Capacitor and Passive Damping Filter for Series Capacitors - Provided is a series capacitor for controlling a flow of power on a transmission line, and includes a filter circuit, and a thyristor-controlled circuit, wherein an interconnection and operation of the filter circuit and the thyristor-controlled circuit are performed based on a coordination of control thereof, to connect to a series capacitor bank on a transmission line. | 01-28-2016 |
Candice English, Anchorage, AK US
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20150275590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RUNNING TUBULARS INTO SUBTERRANEAN WELLBORES - A guide assembly for running a liner through a borehole extending through a subterranean formation, the guide assembly having a central axis, a first end configured to be coupled to the liner, and a second end opposite the first end. The guide assembly includes a guide shoe disposed at the second end, a drive assembly including a radially outer housing, and a rotor concentrically disposed in the housing. The rotor has a first end distal the guide shoe and a second end fixably coupled to the guide shoe, and is configured to rotate about the central axis relative to the housing about the central axis. | 10-01-2015 |
20150300093 | Expandable Bi-Center Drill Bit - A downhole tool for enlarging a borehole, the tool including a body having a central axis, an uphole end, a downhole end, a bore extending from the uphole end, and an aperture extending radially from the bore to a radially outer surface of the body. Additionally, the tool includes a mandrel disposed in the bore, the mandrel having a first end, a second end, a radially outer surface, and a radially inner surface. The mandrel outer surface includes an inclined surface. Further, the tool includes a first blade disposed in the aperture. The first blade has a radially retracted position and a radially extended position configured to engage with a borehole sidewall to enlarge the borehole. The mandrel is configured to translate axially relative to the body to slide the inclined surface along the first blade to transition the first blade between the radially refracted and extended positions. | 10-22-2015 |
Chad English, Ottawa CA
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20090195790 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for measuring the coordinates of a point on the surface of an object comprises a projection system for projecting a beam of energy onto the surface of the object, a receiving system for receiving reflected beam energy from the target surface, and a detector for detecting the received energy. The projection system comprises a beam expander for expanding the width of the beam, and a focussing device for focussing the projected beam. The position of the reflected beam energy at the detector provides a measure of the range of the point on the target surface using triangulation and the direction of the projected beam provides the x and y coordinates. The focussing device can be controlled to vary the focal length of the projected beam and to control the beam size at the target object to vary the area of the target surface illuminated by the beam and thereby to control the resolution of the measurements. | 08-06-2009 |
Christiane English, Singapore SG
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20100110100 | Method and System For Extracting and Applying Colour Schemes Across Domains - A method and system for applying a colour scheme from a source domain to an application domain, wherein the source domain is graphically different from the application domain. The method comprises mapping colours present in the source domain onto a reference colour space; mapping colours present in an object displayable in the application domain onto the reference colour space; defining two or more discontinuous source regions in the reference colour space, the discontinuous source regions approximating a distribution of colours present in the source domain in the reference colour space; defining two or more discontinuous application regions in the reference colour space, the discontinuous application regions approximating a distribution of colours present in the object in the reference colour space; selecting one or more colours from the reference colour space which represent the respective discontinuous source and application regions; varying the colours representing the discontinuous application regions based on the colours representing the discontinuous source regions; and displaying the first object in the application domain utilising the varied colours representing the discontinuous application regions. | 05-06-2010 |
Danny E. English, Sherwood Park CA
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20110175316 | AXLE SUSPENSION - An axle suspension includes a vehicular frame and first and second mounting fixtures mounted in spaced relation beneath the vehicular frame. First and second swing arms have first and second ends and are substantially parallel. The first ends are pivotally mounted to the first mounting fixture for vertical pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal first pivot axis. An axle is positioned on top of and perpendicular to the first swing arm and the second swing arm. The axle is mounted toward the second end of the first swing arm and the second swing arm by underlying resilient elastomer bushings wherein limited movement of the axle is accommodated about a substantially horizontal second pivot axis. Air spring suspension is positioned between the axle and the frame wherein pivotal movement in an upward direction about the first pivot axis is dampened. | 07-21-2011 |
Dawn Michelle English, Islamorada, FL US
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20150053822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESERVE PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT - A trap system is presented for deployment of a reserve parachute. The trap system includes a trap line with a first end coupled to a main parachute and a trap attached to a surface of the container. The trap includes an outer perimeter to removably hold the trap line and an interior to removably hold the reserve bridle. A kit is also presented for converting a parachute container into an improved parachute container to deploy a reserve parachute. The kit includes an attachment to be secured to a surface of the parachute container. The attachment includes a trap line with a first end configured to be coupled to the first end of the RSL lanyard, and a trap secured to a region of the attachment, with an outer perimeter to removably hold a second end of the trap line and an interior to removably hold the reserve bridle. | 02-26-2015 |
Debra W English, Rollingsford, NH US
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20150369802 | Biomolecule Binding Composite Surfaces, Methods Of Making Such Surfaces, Devices Incorporating Such Surfaces, And Methods Of Using Such Surfaces In Biomolecule Binding Assays, And Devices Therefor - The present invention relates to novel microporous, biomolecule binding composite surfaces. It also relates to processes for making such surfaces. It also relates to processes for incorporating such surfaces into assay devices, and the resulting assay devices. It also relates to readable biomolecule binding assay devices and methods of using such devices in protein microarrays or immunoassays. | 12-24-2015 |
Dennis English, Candiac CA
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20090155069 | AXIAL LOADING ELEMENT FOR TURBINE VANE - A vane assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising an axial loading element disposed between a mounting element of the vane ring and a cooperating portion of the supporting structure, such as to generate a load force therebetween in an axial direction. The axial load force limits unwanted relative movement between the vane ring and the supporting structure during operation of the gas turbine engine. | 06-18-2009 |
Denny English, Malvern, AR US
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20150270793 | Automated Verification Testing for a Motor Capacitor - A motor capacitor verification unit includes a capacitor selection section coupled to an electric motor employing a motor capacitor for its operation that connects the motor capacitor for verification testing. Also included is a capacitor testing section coupled to the capacitor selection section that evaluates the motor capacitor for operation with the electric motor. Further included is an AC power control section coupled to the capacitor testing section and that only permits application of an AC operating voltage to the electric motor and the motor capacitor after a successful motor capacitor verification as required for electric motor operation. An electric motor operating system, an HVAC operating system and methods of operating an electric motor, retrofitting a motor capacitor verification unit to an electric motor and manufacturing a motor capacitor verification unit for use with an electric motor are also provided. | 09-24-2015 |
Derek English, Edinburgh GB
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20130218833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COPYING DATA - The present invention relates to a system and method for copying data between environments in an information management system such as the copying of business data between production and test environments in a database system. The system has a relations database with a set of relations created outside the runtime environment which are derived from a first database and which provide a link between database tables in the first database. The system also has a service generator which extracts and copies database tables at runtime to form a predetermined service or product. When the service generator receives a request to copy a product or service, this is done only if the data in the database tables comprising the product or service is the subject of one or more relation in the relations database. | 08-22-2013 |
Edward English, Scituate, MA US
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20160027290 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY RESOURCES - A personal security system for use with a personal communication device is disclosed that is capable of sending position information regarding the location of the device to a remote computer-aided dispatch system. The computer-aided dispatch system is coupled to a plurality of security resources within a defined geographic area, and includes a dynamic resource database that includes security resource location information regarding each of a plurality of security resources; and a processing unit for receiving triggering event location data from the personal communication device and for identifying, responsive to the triggering event location data, at least one security resource that is proximate the triggering event. | 01-28-2016 |
Edward A. English, Birmingham, AL US
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20150048118 | COOLER WITH RESERVOIR - The present invention discloses a reservoir which can be used on its own or inside of an insulated cooler to dispense liquids. The reservoir generally comprises a lid for retention of liquid and at least one opening in one vertical wall which is used to connect to a conduit which connects to a horizontally, non-gravity mounted coupling. The coupling connects to another conduit which connects to a spigot. The reservoir has a flat bottom surface, which allows for it to stand alone, outside of the insulated cooler if desired. The reservoir may also be placed inside the insulated cooler and in that case, the conduit connected to the spigot threads through one of the insulated cooler's walls to connect to the spigot to allow the flow of liquid to the exterior of the cooler. | 02-19-2015 |
Edward Robert English, Falls Church, VA US
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20140267419 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPRESENTING AND INTERACTING WITH AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT - Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality (AR) content are disclosed. The AR device may include a display configured to display real-world content overlaid with AR content and at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of an orientation, location, or motion of the AR device. The system may also include a processor device configured to: cause the AR content to be shown on the display at an initial location on the display; determine a change in orientation of the AR device based on the output of the at least one sensor; and change a position of the AR content on the display to a second location on the display, wherein the change in position of the AR content from the initial location to the second location is related to the determined change in orientation of the AR device. | 09-18-2014 |
20150153571 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TASK-BASED INSTRUCTIONS - Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device for providing task-based instructions to a user includes a display; a network interface; a data input device configured to capture information relating to progress of a task; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to provide to a server system, via the network interface, the captured information relating to progress of the task; receive from the server system, via the network interface, information relating to a next step in the task; and cause the information relating to the next step in the task to be shown on the display. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A VIRTUAL MENU - Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device for providing a virtual menu to a user includes a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of an orientation of a head of the user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to monitor an orientation of the head of the user based on the output of the at least one sensor; determine based on the monitored orientation of the head whether the user is looking upward or downward with respect to a predetermined horizontal threshold; and cause the virtual menu to be shown on the display if the user is determined to be looking upward or downward with respect to the predetermined horizontal threshold. | 06-04-2015 |
20150156803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOOK-INITIATED COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device establishes a communication path with a user of the wearable device and at least one individual. The wearable device includes a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of a viewing direction of the user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to monitor the viewing direction of the user based on the output of the at least one sensor; determine, based on the monitored viewing direction, whether the user is looking in the direction of the at least one individual; and establish the communication path between the user and the at least one individual if the user is determined to be looking in the direction of the at least one individual. | 06-04-2015 |
Eoin English, Pallasgreen IE
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20100201300 | Control Techniques for Motor Driven Systems - Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor-driven mechanical system with a detection system to measure properties of a back channel and derive oscillatory characteristics of the mechanical system. Uses of the detection system may include calculating the resonant frequency of the mechanical system and a threshold drive D | 08-12-2010 |
20100201301 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a drive signal for a motor-driven mechanical system whose frequency distribution has zero (or near zero) energy at the expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. The drive signal may be provided as a pair of steps sufficient to activate movement of the mechanical system and then park the mechanical system at a destination position. The steps are spaced in time so as to have substantially zero energy at an expected resonant frequency f | 08-12-2010 |
20100201302 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS - A drive signal for a motor-driven mechanical system has zero (or near zero) energy at an expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. The drive signal may be provided in a series of steps according to a selected row of Pascal's triangle, wherein the number of steps equals the number of entries from the selected row of Pascal's triangle, each step has a step size corresponding to a respective entry of the selected row of Pascal's triangle, and the steps are spaced from each other according to a time constant determined by an expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. Alternatively, the stepped drive signal may be provided as a series of uniform steps according to a selected row of Pascal's triangle, in which the steps are provided in a number of spaced intervals corresponding to the number of entries from the selected row of Pascal's triangle, each interval includes a number of steps corresponding to a respective entry from the selected row of Pascal's triangle and the intervals are spaced in time according to a time constant determined from the expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. These techniques not only generate a drive signal with substantially no energy at the expected resonant frequency, they provide a zero-energy “notch” of sufficient width to tolerate systems in which the actual resonant frequency differs from the expected resonant frequencies. | 08-12-2010 |
20100202069 | Control Techniques for Motor Driven Systems - A drive signal for a motor-driven mechanical system has zero (or near zero) energy at an expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. The drive signal may be provided in a series of steps according to a selected row of Pascal's triangle, wherein the number of steps equals the number of entries from the selected row of Pascal's triangle, each step has a step size corresponding to a respective entry of the selected row of Pascal's triangle, and the steps are spaced from each other according to a time constant determined by an expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. Alternatively, the stepped drive signal may be provided as a series of uniform steps according to a selected row of Pascal's triangle, in which the steps are provided in a number of spaced intervals corresponding to the number of entries from the selected row of Pascal's triangle, each interval includes a number of steps corresponding to a respective entry from the selected row of Pascal's triangle and the intervals are spaced in time according to a time constant determined from the expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. These techniques not only generate a drive signal with substantially no energy at the expected resonant frequency, they provide a zero-energy “notch” of sufficient width to tolerate systems in which the actual resonant frequency differs from the expected resonant frequencies. | 08-12-2010 |
20120256578 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS - A drive signal for a motor-driven mechanical system has zero (or near zero) energy at an expected resonant frequency of the mechanical system. These techniques not only generate a drive signal with substantially no energy at the expected resonant frequency, they provide a zero-energy “notch” of sufficient width to tolerate systems in which the actual resonant frequency differs from the expected resonant frequencies. | 10-11-2012 |
20140292249 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor-driven mechanical system with a detection system to measure properties of a back channel and derive oscillatory characteristics of the mechanical system. Uses of the detection system may include calculating the resonant frequency of the mechanical system and a threshold drive D | 10-02-2014 |
Eoin English, Dromkeen IE
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20110054695 | Multi-Segment Linearization of Micro-Actuator Transfer Functions - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved accuracy of displacement control by using a multi-segment transformation of an actuator's non-linear response. The present invention may set intermediate points to effectively divide the actuator response into multiple segments. Each segment may be assigned a transform function that represents the actuator's response in that particular segment. The present invention may operate in two modes, a calibration mode and a normal operations mode. During calibration mode, the intermediate points and the segment transforms may be set. During normal operations mode, a drive signal may be generated according to the calibrated set values. | 03-03-2011 |
Eoin E. English, Dromkeen IE
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20120249462 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HAPTIC VIBRATION RESPONSE PROFILING AND FEEDBACK - Embodiments of the present invention may provide a device to adaptively generate a haptic effect. The device may include a controller to generate a haptic command associated with a haptic profile and a haptic driver to generate a drive signal based on the haptic command, wherein the drive signal causes an actuator to produce vibrations corresponding to a haptic effect. Further, the device may include a sensor, coupled mechanically to the actuator, to measure at least one property of the vibrations. The controller may adjust the haptic command according to the measured at least one property. Therefore, the device may continuously tune haptic effect generation according to vibration measurements. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249474 | PROXIMITY AND FORCE DETECTION FOR HAPTIC EFFECT GENERATION - The present invention may provide a device including a haptic driver to drive a coupled actuator causing the actuator to generate a vibratory haptic effect. A touch screen may display a user interface and may include a sensor to detect user interaction with the touch screen within a predetermined range above the touch screen. A controller may calculate a proximity event based on the detected user interaction above the touch screen, and to control haptic driver operations according to the proximity event. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249475 | 3D USER INTERFACE CONTROL - Techniques to provide a three-dimensional (“3D”) user interface (“UI”) processing system for a device that may include at least one sensor, a 3D display, and a controller. The controller may include a memory, which may store instructional information, and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive sensor data from the sensor(s) and to interpret sensor data according to the instructional information. The processor may generate a user interface command(s) and transmit the command(s) to the 3D display to control and/or manipulate the 3D display. The processor may also generate host commands to control and/or execute applications within a host system of the device. | 10-04-2012 |
Eoin Edward English, Pallasgreen IE
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20110127880 | REACTIVE NETWORKS TO REDUCE ACOUSTIC NOISE AND ENSURE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCIES IN DRIVING PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENTS IN HAPTIC APPLICATIONS - A device and method are provided to drive piezoelectric elements in haptic applications. In one embodiment, a pattern generator provides user programmable PWM waveforms to a driver. The load of the driver is an inductor in series with the piezoelectric element. The filtration of the inductor in series with the capacitance of the piezoelectric element suppresses the high-frequency components of the PWM pulse train, and recovers a value commensurate with the duty cycle of the PWM pulse train. The resulting waveform across the piezoelectric element is converted to physical motion, thereby creating a haptic effect on a user interface. Advantageously, there is reduced power loss, reduced switching induced noise, and a more haptic rich environment. | 06-02-2011 |
20120229264 | SMART LINEAR RESONANT ACTUATOR CONTROL - The present invention provides a haptics control system that may include a driver to generate a continuous drive signal and to output the drive signal to a mechanical system on an electrical signal line, wherein the continuous drive signal causes the mechanical system to vibrate to produce a haptic effect. The haptics control system may further include a monitor, coupled to the electrical signal line, to capture a Back Electromotive Force (BEMF) signal generated by the mechanical system in the electrical signal line, to measure a BEMF signals attribute, and to transmit an adjustment signal to the driver based on the BEMF signals attribute. The driver is further configured to adjust the continuous drive signal according to the adjustment signal. | 09-13-2012 |
20140026649 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034104 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035630 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 02-06-2014 |
20140175524 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140175600 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140217945 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEMS UTILIZING BACK-EMF MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - A method and apparatus for automatic resonance detection is disclosed for a motor-driven mechanical system such as a voice coil motor (VCM) in which a resonance detector and driver are provided. The automatic resonance detector may be implemented on the same integrated circuit as the driver, and dynamically determines the natural resonant frequency of the VCM driven by the driver. The resonant frequency is determined by measuring the back electromotive force (BEMF) of the VCM, detecting the slope of the BEMF signal, and determining the resonant frequency from the slope of the BEMF signal. | 08-07-2014 |
20150121995 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 05-07-2015 |
20160109399 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 04-21-2016 |
Eoin Edward English, Ballynagally IE
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20100309366 | INTEGRATED PWM SLOPE CONTROL DRIVING MECHANISM FOR GRADUALLY DELIVERING ENERGY TO A CAPACITIVE LOAD - An apparatus, system and method for controlling drive patterns is disclosed. A digital engine for controlling drive patterns may include a profile controller to program characteristics of one or more drive patterns for one or more piezoelectric actuators. The digital engine may further include a register array to store profile information for the one or more drive patterns. Each drive pattern may comprise a plurality of pulses with each pulse having a slope. The digital engine may also include a digital pattern generator to generate the one or more drive patterns based upon the profile information stored in the register array. The digital engine may further include a slope shaping circuit to modify one or more signals based upon an input from the digital pattern generator. | 12-09-2010 |
20110128250 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING USER INPUT - A method and a device for detecting user input includes receiving a user input at an input arrangement of a user interface. The input arrangement has at least one piezoelectric sensor that generates an electric signal in response to the input. The electric signal is processed to determine the presence of the input. The processing may indicate the magnitude of the force of the input, in addition to the input's location. An output arrangement of the user interface generates an output in response to the processing. The output may be a haptic, audio or visual output. | 06-02-2011 |
Eoin Edward English, Ballynagally, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick IE
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20120162947 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer. | 06-28-2012 |
Frank English, Branson, MO US
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20140169709 | BEARING HOUSING - A system for providing sealed shaft bearing is disclosed. The system can include housing and one or more end caps. The end caps can house one or more seals and one or more bearings for supporting a shaft. The housing can be watertight to prevent water from infiltrating the housing and to prevent lubricant, if any, from escaping the housing into the environment. The system can use a multi-piece design to facilitate repair and maintenance. The system can be easily retrofitted into systems, such as marine systems, that use conventional plain shaft bearings. | 06-19-2014 |
James English, Middleburg, FL US
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20150363784 | Systems and Methods for Authenticating and Providing Payment to A Supplier - An authentication and payment system for paying a supplier via a network may include a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having program logic stored thereon having a code for an authentication and payment application executable by a processor of a computing device. The code may be programmed to perform a step of receiving a first set of specific data elements from a payer regarding an authorized purchase by the payer from the supplier. The code may be further programmed to receive a second set of specific data elements from the supplier. If the first set of specific data elements matches at least a portion of second set of specific data elements, the code may be programmed to generate and send a single-use number to the supplier. The single-use number may be usable as a credit card number for only one purchase. | 12-17-2015 |
James English, Co. Tipperary IE
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20150251011 | Lead Connector Assembly for an Implantable Medical Device and Method of Construction - A lead connector assembly for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) is disclosed. The lead connector assembly includes a rigid elongated connector core having a core opening along its long axis. An alternating series of elastomer seals and header contacts are inserted into the core opening along the long axis and meet with an end stop to hermetically self-align the header contacts with contact openings along the sides of the core. A connector block can be inserted into an opening in the connector core, and sealed with an adhesive. Once the connector core, header contacts, seals, and connector block are subassembled, the connector core subassembly may be hermitically tested, and thereafter affixed to other subassemblies by affixing means on the connector cores. Feedthrough pins can then be connected to the header contacts through the contact openings, and overmolded with a header to the IPG's case. | 09-10-2015 |
James M. English, Cahir/co. Tipperary IE
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20150018877 | MOULDED IN PLACE SEAL PLUG AND SUTURE ANCHOR - An implantable pulse generator includes a device housing containing pulse generator circuitry and a header molded to the device housing. The header can be formed of an epoxy header material. A header component can have a first part molded in the header material to fix the header component to the header at a surface of the header and a second part extending out of the header material. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018922 | METHOD OF OVERMOULDING TOP MOUNTED SEAL PLUG CAVITIES - A method includes providing a mold defining a mold cavity for receiving material to be molded into a molded part, positioning an insert at least partially in the mold such that a portion of the insert defines a portion of the mold cavity, and injecting the material into the mold cavity to substantially fill the mold cavity to form the molded part. The molded par can then be removed from the mold and the insert can be removed from the molded part. The mold can include silicone and the insert can include polyoxymethylene. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018923 | SEAL PLUG - An implantable pulse generator includes a core assembly, a seal plug, and an outer layer overmolded over the core assembly adjacent the seal plug. The core assembly defines a core hole extending through the core assembly from a core interior to a core outer surface. The core hole has a hole outer portion and a hole inner portion. A first diameter of the hole outer portion is less than a second diameter of the hole inner portion. The seal plug is positioned in the core hole and has a plug outer portion aligned with the hole outer portion and a plug inner portion aligned with the hole inner portion. A third diameter of the plug outer portion is less than a fourth diameter of the plug inner portion. The outer layer leaves a top of the seal plug exposed. | 01-15-2015 |
James Michael English, Cahir IE
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20130150915 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A header core includes an electronic connection feature electrically coupled to the electronic module within the device container, the electronic connection feature configured to engage with a lead. In some examples, the header core includes a tag holder configured to locate an identification tag in a selected position with respect to the header core. In some examples, the header core includes an antenna attachment feature configured to locate an antenna in a selected position with respect to the header core. A header shell is disposed around the header core and attached to the device container. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150937 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A header core includes a bore hole portion and at least two electronic connection features disposed within the bore hole portion. The bore hole portion includes at least one cavity configured to allow placement of at least one of the electronic connection features within the bore hole portion. The at least two electronic connection features are electrically coupled to the electronic module within the device container. The header core is configured to allow location of the at least two electronic connection features in a selected configuration within the bore hole portion. A header shell is disposed around the header core and attached to the device container. | 06-13-2013 |
20160136436 | SEAL PLUG - An implantable pulse generator includes a core assembly, a seal plug, and an outer layer overmolded over the core assembly adjacent the seal plug. The core assembly defines a core hole extending through the core assembly from a core interior to a core outer surface. The core hole has a hole outer portion and a hole inner portion. A first diameter of the hole outer portion is less than a second diameter of the hole inner portion. The seal plug is positioned in the core hole and has a plug outer portion aligned with the hole outer portion and a plug inner portion aligned with the hole inner portion. A third diameter of the plug outer portion is less than a fourth diameter of the plug inner portion. The outer layer leaves a top of the seal plug exposed. | 05-19-2016 |
Jesse Cole English, Columbia, MD US
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20160132695 | ONE WAY AND TWO WAY DATA FLOW SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system may include a database, a processor coupled to the database, and a user module executed by the processor. The user module may be configured to receive a value for an attribute of a user and determine whether the value is derived from an assessment sponsored by an organization associated with the user. When the value is derived from the assessment sponsored by the organization associated with the user, the user module may store the received value in the database in a record associated with the user only and in a record associated with the organization and the user. When the value is derived from the assessment not sponsored by an organization associated with the user, the user module may store the received value in the database in the record associated with the user only. | 05-12-2016 |
John English, Boulder, CO US
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20160136104 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INTEGRATING ELECTRONICS INTO ORALLY INGESTIBLE PRODUCTS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a consumable capsule containing an active ingredient in at least one compartment movably sealed by a stimuli responsive actuator, and an activation device configured to communicate with the consumable capsule. The activation device is configured to emit a wireless signal to activate the stimuli responsive actuator of the consumable capsule, and the consumable capsule is configured to release the active ingredient into an external environment based on the activation of the stimuli responsive actuator. | 05-19-2016 |
Justin W. English, Apex, NC US
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20150354869 | HYBRID FAN ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVE HEATING PUMPING SYSTEM - Embodiments of a hybrid fan and active heat pumping system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the hybrid fan and active heat pumping system comprises a fan assembly and an active heat pumping system comprises a heat pump. The active heat pumping system is integrated with the fan assembly and is operable to actively cool or heat air as the air passes through the fan assembly. In some embodiments, the heat pump comprised in the active heat pumping system is a solid-state heat pump, a vapor compression heat pump, or a Stirling Cycle heat pump. | 12-10-2015 |
Kirsten English, Koln DE
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20080200792 | Belt Device - The belt device comprises a torso portion, a collar portion, sensor elements and at least a first and a second closure element. The first closure element is part of the collar portion on the front side and a second closure element is part of the torso portion on the front side. The closure elements arranged in such a way that they can be opened by a wearer in a comfortable way. The user is able to put on and off the belt system without help of a third person. By the ability to combine different sized collar portions with different sized torso portions a belt device system is provided. | 08-21-2008 |
Kyle W. English, St. Paul, MN US
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20150106760 | ORGANIZING DIGITAL NOTES ON A USER INTERFACE - At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a computing device configured to display visual representations of digital notes and one or more group images representing one or more groups on a user interface, where each group may include one or more digital notes. The computing device is further configured to receive one or more user inputs via the user interface and change the compositions of the groups based on the received user inputs. | 04-16-2015 |
Leigh H. English, Chesterfield, MO US
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20160108428 | Novel Chimeric Insecticidal Proteins Toxic or Inhibitory to Lepidopteran Pests - Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins. | 04-21-2016 |
Mark A. English, Birmingham, AL US
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20150048118 | COOLER WITH RESERVOIR - The present invention discloses a reservoir which can be used on its own or inside of an insulated cooler to dispense liquids. The reservoir generally comprises a lid for retention of liquid and at least one opening in one vertical wall which is used to connect to a conduit which connects to a horizontally, non-gravity mounted coupling. The coupling connects to another conduit which connects to a spigot. The reservoir has a flat bottom surface, which allows for it to stand alone, outside of the insulated cooler if desired. The reservoir may also be placed inside the insulated cooler and in that case, the conduit connected to the spigot threads through one of the insulated cooler's walls to connect to the spigot to allow the flow of liquid to the exterior of the cooler. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark Jon English, Auckland NZ
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20080219868 | Linear Compressor Cylinder and Head Construction - A cylinder assembly for a linear compressor includes a cylinder chassis with an inner surface defining a cylinder space extending along an axis from a cylinder head end. The cylinder space is at least substantially cylindrical. A cylindrical cylinder liner, open at both ends is located within the chassis. The outer surface of the liner is engaged against the cylinder space defining portion of the inner surface of the chassis. A valve plate is being bonded or fused to the cylinder head end of the cylinder liner. The valve plate sealingly closes the cylinder head end of the cylinder space. | 09-11-2008 |
Michael F. English, Seattle, WA US
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20140304063 | DETERMINING RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR CONTENT DISTRUBUTION - An example system includes: identifying campaigns for content distribution for which conversion information has been collected over time and stored in a database in computer storage, where the identified campaigns have at least one subject in common; for each of at least some of the campaigns, performing operations that include: identifying distribution clusters associated with the campaign, and determining relative conversion rates for the distribution clusters; and using relative conversion rates for distribution clusters, which have one or more features in common and are in different campaigns, in determining how to allocate resources for the content distribution. | 10-09-2014 |
Paul M. English, Arlington, MA US
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20140136316 | INDIVIDUALIZED MARKETING TO IMPROVE CAPACITY UTILIZATION - Suppliers of goods and/or services subject to shifts in capacity utilization design and implement marketing campaigns around utilization forecasts, targeting marketing expenditures on periods of excess capacity rather than periods without excess capacity, and in some embodiments also to alter variables such as pricing, consumer targeting, or even the intensity of the campaign itself on a dynamic basis in response to changing market conditions. | 05-15-2014 |
20140195525 | SHARING AND COLLABORATION OF SEARCH RESULTS IN A TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINE - A travel search engine enables a user to share his or her search results with one or more other users in real time. Each of the users has a common set of search results and any user can select share a specific result within the common set. The remaining results in the common set can be independently filtered and sorted. By selectively sharing various ones of the search results, while being able to separately manipulate the remaining search results, users have access to a common set of potentially mutually acceptable results, but can still individually explore the search results by filtering along different criteria. | 07-10-2014 |
20150161527 | MULTI-PHASE SEARCH AND PRESENTATION FOR VERTICAL SEARCH WEBSITES - The present invention provides a methodology and system for efficiently performing travel reservation queries and presenting significant search results to a user. A travel reservation search engine constructs a first query from one or more constraints. The first query has a threshold probability of returning a first set of search results that will lead to the purchase of a travel reservation. Additionally, if determined necessary by the search engine a second query is constructed from one or more constraints. The second query returns a second set of search results. | 06-11-2015 |
Peter English, Luton GB
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20120298652 | DIELECTRIC COMPONENT WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - A dielectric component with electrical connection is provided for a laminated heater mat ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120298653 | ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - Electrical apparatus such as a heater ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120298803 | ELECTROTHERMAL HEATER - An electrothermal heater ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120298804 | ELECTROTHERMAL HEATER MAT - An electrothermal heater mat ( | 11-29-2012 |
Robert English, Chester GB
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20150158955 | LOW ENERGY METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF NON-DERIVATIZED NANOCELLULOSE - A low energy method for the preparation of nanocellulose using selected organic or inorganic swelling agents. The use of these swelling agents allows opening up the intercrystalline structure and partially the intracrystalline structure of cellulosic materials thereby achieving a reduction 5 in the energy required to subsequently process the resultant swollen cellulose material into nanocellulose. | 06-11-2015 |
Robert Charles English, Dunedin NZ
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20080309211 | OVENS - An oven for cooking food comprising a cabinet with a front side that includes an opening, a door moveable between a closed position closing the opening and a fully open position allowing access to the oven interior, the oven also having a drawer which forms at least part of a cooking chamber, the drawer configured to be fully located within the cabinet when the door is closed, the oven also including a drawer support means which supports the drawer, the drawer support means supporting the drawer as it moves into and out of the cabinet, the oven also including a controllable heating source which supplies sufficient heat to the inside of the drawer to cook food positioned therein when in the closed position, the oven also including a vertically movable shelf located within the drawer which is supported by a shelf support means. | 12-18-2008 |
Simon Andrew English, Croydon North AU
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20140041992 | Automated Dispensing System with Magnetic Drive Device - The present application thus provides a magnetic drive system for maneuvering a container across a deck. The magnetic drive system may include a puck to support the container on the deck, a driven magnet positioned about the puck, an actuator positioned under the deck, and a drive magnet positioned about the actuator for movement therewith. | 02-13-2014 |
Simon Andrew English, Crydon North AU
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20120230148 | Dispenser for Beverages Having an Ingredient Mixing Module - The present application provides an ingredient mixing module for mixing a number of ingredients. The mixing module may include a mixing chamber, a number of entry ports positioned about the mixing chamber, a mixer positioned within the mixing chamber, a brushless motor positioned about the mixing chamber so as to drive the mixer, and a nozzle downstream of the mixing chamber. | 09-13-2012 |
Stephen English, Southampton GB
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20120138488 | CONTACT LENS CARRIER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF IN THE MANUFACTURE OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES - Methods, devices, and systems for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses are described in which lens bodies are placed in cavities of lens carriers that are fluidly connected to reservoirs, flow ducts and sub-cavity base channels that provide enhanced washing and wet processing of the lenses. | 06-07-2012 |
Stephen English, Eastleigh GB
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20150114851 | CONTACT LENS BLISTER PACKAGES - Contact lens blister packages and methods of manufacturing packaged contact lenses are described. The present devices include a thermoplastic base member comprising a proximal end region having a grip portion, a distal end region, a first side region extending from the proximal end region to the distal end region, a second side region opposing the first side region, and a cavity configured to contain a packaging solution and a contact lens, the cavity being located between the proximal end region and the distal end region and between the first side region and the second side region; wherein the cavity comprises a bottom wall having a bottom wall perimeter and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall perimeter to an upper cavity edge defining a cavity perimeter; the cavity perimeter comprises a substantially linear portion and a non-linear portion opposing the substantially linear portion; and a plane formed at the intersection of the bottom wall perimeter with the sidewall slopes away from the substantially linear portion of the cavity perimeter. | 04-30-2015 |
Steven E. English, Honolulu, HI US
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20150321044 | ROTATABLE WEIGHT TREE - The present embodiments are directed to a rack adapted to support a plurality of weighted plates. Such a rack is commonly known as a “weight tree” or “plate tree” due to the extensions that branch out from the center of the rack. The embodiments described herein may feature extensions that rotate about a central vertical axis so that weight plates stored on the weight tree are easily accessible to a user. In further embodiments, the weight tree may be assembled/disassembled so that individual components of the weight tree may be elsewhere employed, such as on another weight tree or on lifting equipment (e.g., a Smith machine, bench press, squat rack, etc.) adapted to receive such components. | 11-12-2015 |
Stuart English, Alnwick GB
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20120260547 | ROLLER BANNERS - A presentation banner system is provided which allows multiple banners to be provided side by side to provide a continuous display without gaps between adjacent banners. The banner is stored in a roller in a container the container being longer than the roller and the banner being the same length as the container and the ends of the container are provided with means for attachment of neighbouring containers to each other. | 10-18-2012 |
20140005757 | CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140053436 | Roller Banners - A presentation banner system is provided which is provided with a strip ( | 02-27-2014 |
Tanya Ward English, Longmont, CO US
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20140289226 | System and Method For Search and Display of Content in the Form of Audio, Video or Audio-Video - The invention relates to the field of computer search on a network and is particularly directed to searching for and displaying content in the form of audio, video and/or audio-video (“A-V”) results wherein the content that results from the search includes a textual transcript associated with the content. A system and method provide seamless delivery of audio, video and A-V results that are auto-populated into a media player on a computer system. | 09-25-2014 |
Troy David English, Ottawa CA
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20080252599 | VIDEO PRODUCTION SWITCHER PANEL AND RELATED METHODS - Various improvements for video production switchers are disclosed. In a user input module, a Link button is operable to link key functions with a user controllable input device. A multicolor lighting arrangement may be provided, and possibly calibrated, for illuminating each button of a switcher with a controllable color and/or intensity. In an improved Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) scheme, a PWM output is dependent on a pseudo-random number and a threshold. A display on a keyer module may be used to provide indications of a key source and type currently associated with the keyer module. A switcher menu system may be enhanced by providing a first display for accessing a full menu system, and a second display for accessing at least a portion of the full menu system. In a modular switcher panel, a panel structure carries button modules, at least one of which is interchangeable without displacing other button modules. | 10-16-2008 |
20100266264 | INTELLIGENT RESOURCE STATE MEMORY RECALL - Intelligent resource state memory recall techniques, and associated apparatus and methods, are disclosed. States of one or more video switcher resources in a resource state memory may be recalled to the same or different resources, depending on resource availability at the time of memory recall. A memory recall need not affect an on air signal. The memory may be recalled to recreate a desired program output, as defined in the memory, on a preview output of the video switcher, which leaves a current program output of the video switcher undisturbed when the memory is recalled. | 10-21-2010 |
20130194496 | VIDEO/AUDIO PRODUCTION PROCESSING CONTROL SYNCHRONIZATION - Video/audio production processing control synchronization apparatus and methods are provided. Processing control commands that are provided to a first installation of production processing equipment for controlling production processing of edit units of first production signals are echoed to another installation, or possibly multiple other installations, of production processing equipment. Timing information associated with the edit units is also provided to the other installation(s), to enable production processing of delayed production signals by the other installation(s) to be synchronized with the production processing by the first installation of production processing equipment. Multiple production processing equipment installations can be controlled and synchronized from a single control interface. | 08-01-2013 |
20140267395 | LOW-LATENCY INTERACTIVE MULTIVIEWER INTERFACES AND METHODS FOR VIDEO BROADCAST EQUIPMENT - Low-latency interactive multiviewer interfaces and methods for video broadcast equipment are disclosed. A video switcher includes an integrated multiviewer to generate a multiviewer interface. Video signals are received from video sources and a user interface graphic is received from an external source such as an external computer. The received video signals are routed in a video path of the video switcher to be presented in a multiviewer interface on a display, and the received interface graphic is overlaid on the received video signals for presentation in the multiviewer interface. Realtime elements associated with frames of the video signals may also be generated within the video switcher and combined with the video signals and the externally generated interface graphic in the multiviewer interface. The video signals could include video signals from external video sources, outputs of internal processing elements within the video switcher, and/or intermediary video signals within the video switcher. | 09-18-2014 |
William Robert English, Plano, TX US
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20140340423 | Marker-based augmented reality (AR) display with inventory management - A platform to enable configuration, administration and management of augmented reality markers adapted to be scanned by an end user mobile device to enable AR experience. The platform enables control of marker provisioning by entities who decide what content should appear in mobile applications when their AR codes are scanned by end users. The platform generates unique AR markers. A marker has a first code region, and a second code region. The code regions are adapted to be scanned, preferably sequentially, and the first code region encodes a first identifier identifying an External marker ID in a pattern matching approach, and second code region that encodes a second identifier identifying an Internal marker ID in a encoding/decoding approach. In one embodiment, the first code region is generally circular and includes a central area, and the second code region is located within the central area of the first code region. | 11-20-2014 |