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Ross E. Curtis, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20140278138 | Family Networks - Described embodiments enable identification of family networks using combinations of DNA analysis and genealogical information. Genealogical data is provided by users of a genealogical research service or collected from other sources and used to create family trees for each user. DNA samples are also received from the users. By analyzing the DNA samples, potential genetic relationships can be identified between some users. Once these DNA-suggested relationships have been identified, common ancestors can be sought in the respective trees of the potentially related users. Where these common ancestors exist, an inference is drawn that the DNA-suggested relationship accurately represents a familial overlap between the individuals in question. People descended from the same common ancestor are each members of a family network. Members of a family network not in a user's tree may be identified for the user, enabling the user to discover additional ancestors that might otherwise have remained unknown. | 09-18-2014 |
Ross E. Dermott, Boise, ID US
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20100014371 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLOCK SYNCHRONIZING CIRCUIT FOR LOW POWER REFRESH OPERATION - A method and apparatus is provided for idling a clock synchronizing circuit during at least a portion of time during execution of a refresh operation in a memory device. In a memory device receiving an external clock signal, a method and apparatus for executing a refresh operation is provided that includes initiating at least one refresh operation in the memory device, and ceasing generation of an internal clock signal timed with respect to the external clock signal for at least a portion of the time in which at least one refresh operation takes to complete. | 01-21-2010 |
20110273938 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLOCK SYNCHRONIZING CIRCUIT FOR LOW POWER REFRESH OPERATION - A method and apparatus is provided for idling a clock synchronizing circuit during at least a portion of time during execution of a refresh operation in a memory device. In a memory device receiving an external clock signal, a method and apparatus for executing a refresh operation is provided that includes initiating at least one refresh operation in the memory device, and ceasing generation of an internal clock signal timed with respect to the external clock signal for at least a portion of the time in which at least one refresh operation takes to complete. | 11-10-2011 |
Ross E. Everhard, Bowling Green, KY US
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20120267941 | VEHICLE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS - A vehicle wheel weight has a mass portion of nonlead material having a first side for juxtaposition against a wheel rim and an opposite second side, one of which defines a clip groove. The weight further includes a clip having an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim. The clip further has an attachment portion seated in the clip groove such that the clip is fixed to the mass portion. In this regard, the clip groove has an attachment member receiving hole defined therein. The attachment portion of the clip defines at least one securement hole in register with the attachment member receiving hole of the mass portion when the attachment portion of the clip is positioned in the clip groove. An attachment member extends through the securement hole and into the attachment member receiving hole such that the clip is fixed to the mass portion. | 10-25-2012 |
Ross E. Johnson, San Antonio, TX US
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20090138448 | PROCESSING DATABASE QUERIES BY RETURNING RESULTS OF A FIRST QUERY TO SUBSEQUENT QUERIES - Multiple database queries are satisfied with the same data in a manner that assures the data is current and without having to interrogate the database for each query. In a first embodiment, all queries that are received during the processing of a first query after interrogation of the database has begun for the first query are evaluated to determine whether the result set returned for the first query will satisfy the queries received during processing of the first query. If so, the result set returned for the first query is used to generate result sets for the subsequent compatible queries received during the processing of the first query. In a second embodiment, queries are delayed and grouped, and a new query is then processed for each group that returns a result set that satisfies all of the queries in the group. In both cases, the result set for one query is used to generate a result set for a different query. | 05-28-2009 |
Ross E. Muenchausen, Los Alamos, NM US
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20120238733 | PREPARATION OF CERIUM HALIDE SOLVATE COMPLEXES - Crystals of a solvated cerium(III) halide solvate complex resulted from a process of forming a paste of a cerium(III) halide in an ionic liquid, adding a solvent to the paste, removing any undissolved solid, and then cooling the liquid phase. Diffusing a solvent vapor into the liquid phase also resulted in crystals of a solvated cerium(III) halide complex. | 09-20-2012 |
Ross E. Rockstad, Maple Valley, WA US
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20100044375 | SELF-SEALING DISPENSER CAP AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A cap assembly is provided that includes a cap comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, a tip extending from the outer surface of the cap, wherein the tip includes an aperture therethrough operable to dispense the fluid stored within the dispenser. The cap assembly also includes a stem extending inward from the inner surface of the cap, wherein the stem is axially aligned and coupled in flow communication with the aperture of the tip. The stem includes a release valve assembly positioned along a length of the stem, wherein the release valve assembly facilitates creating a sealed surface therein and substantially prevents the liquid from passing out of the dispenser. The cap assembly further includes a stabilizing valve assembly extending from the inner surface of the cap to the outer surface of the cap. | 02-25-2010 |
20130087574 | SELF-SEALING DISPENSER INSERT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A fluid dispenser is described that includes a dispenser, a cap, and an insert. The dispenser is flexible and includes a body portion and a cylindrical mouth portion extending from the body portion. The mouth portion has an opening defining a lip. The cap is operable to engage the mouth portion of the dispenser, said cap has an aperture therethrough operable to dispense a fluid stored within the dispenser. The insert is sized for placement within the opening, between the mouth portion and the cap and includes a substantially solid plug having a first and a second axial hole therethrough, a first reed valve operably attached to the plug to close the first axial hole from an outside of the dispenser, and a second reed valve operably attached to the plug to close the second axial hole from an inside of the dispenser. | 04-11-2013 |
Ross E. Teggatz, Rchardson, TX US
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20100027343 | Non-Volatile Memory Monitor - The invention provides circuits, systems, and methods for monitoring a non-volatile memory (NVM) cell, or an array of NVM cells. The monitor is capable of switching from a normal operating state to an evaluation state, monitoring for one or more particular characteristics, and returning to the normal operating state. Alternative embodiments of the invention are disclosed using various triggers and producing outputs capable of reporting or feeding back to influence the operation of the monitoring systems and methods, the NVM circuitry, or an external system. The invention includes an energy conservation feature, in that no power is consumed in the normal operating state, and low power in the evaluation state. | 02-04-2010 |
Ross E. Williams, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20150226613 | IMAGING DEVICE WITH SHUTTERLESS NON-UNIFORMITY CORRECTION - An imaging device including a focal plane array and capable of providing non-uniformity correction (NUC) without using a shutter outside the focal plane array. In one example, the imaging device includes a focal plane array that comprises an array of pixels arranged in rows and columns, the array of pixels corresponding to an imaging area of the focal plane array, the plurality of pixels including a first plurality of imaging pixels and a second plurality of reference pixels. The first plurality of imaging pixels are configured to receive incident electromagnetic radiation from a viewed scene and provide image signals, and the second plurality of reference pixels are shielded from receiving the incident electromagnetic radiation and are configured to produce non-uniformity correction signals. | 08-13-2015 |