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Andrew R. Brock, Alpharetta, GA US
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20120058746 | Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Tracking and Accounting for Roaming of Mobile Devices - Roaming of mobile devices is tracked and accounted for automatically and accurately. Revenue records are received for at least one service provider due to roaming of mobile devices within a particular geographical area served by the at least one service provider for mobile devices that do not have a subscription for service with the service provider for the particular geographic area. Expense records are received for the service provider due to roaming of mobile devices within other geographical areas served by at least one other service provider and not served by the at least one service provider. Each of the revenue and expense records is associated with a particular mobile device and includes a code identifying a particular service provider with which the particular mobile device has a subscription and a code identifying a particular geographical area assigned to the particular mobile device. The codes identifying particular service providers and particular geographical areas assigned to the mobile devices are validated against a list of predefined service providers and predefined geographical areas. If the codes are valid, the revenue records and expense records received over a period of time are compiled and summarized. | 03-08-2012 |
20150079930 | Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Tracking and Accounting for Roaming of Mobile Devices - Roaming of mobile devices is tracked and accounted for automatically and accurately. Revenue records are received for at least one service provider due to roaming of mobile devices within a geographical area served by the at least one service provider for mobile devices that do not have a subscription for service with the service provider for the geographic area. Expense records are received for the service provider due to roaming of mobile devices within other geographical areas served by at least one other service provider and not served by the at least one service provider. Each of the revenue and expense records is associated with a mobile device and includes a code identifying a service and a geographical area. If the codes are valid, the revenue records and expense records received over a period of time are compiled and summarized. | 03-19-2015 |
Andrew Robert Brock, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110320547 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING MESSAGES AMONG MEMBERS OF A USER GROUP IN AN INTERNET PROTOCOL ENVIRONMENT - A IP telephony service allows customers to form user groups. Each user group can include multiple members, each of whom have their own telephony device. When a member of a user group sends a messages to another member of the user group, the message is posted to a group message board so that all members of the group can view the message. This could include sending information to each of the telephony devices for all members of the group so that each telephony device could display the message on a display screen. The displayed messages could also indicate who sent each message and to whom each message was directed. As a result, each member of the group can view messages passing back and forth between all members of the group. | 12-29-2011 |
Ashley A. Brock, Morrisville, NC US
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20090328206 | Method for Adminstration of Computer Security Threat Countermeasures to a Computer System - A countermeasure for a computer security threat to a computer system is administered by establishing a baseline identification of an operating or application system type and an operating or application system release level for the computer system that is compatible with a Threat Management Vector (TMV). A TMV is then received, including therein a first field that provides identification of at least one operating system type that is affected by a computer security threat, a second field that provides identification of an operating system release level for the operating system type, and a third field that provides identification of a set of possible countermeasures for an operating system type and an operating system release level. Countermeasures that are identified in the TMV are processed if the TMV identifies the operating system type and operating system release level for the computer system as being affected by the computer security threat. The received TMV may be mutated to a format for processing of the countermeasure. | 12-31-2009 |
Benjamin Brock, Cordova, TN US
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20100109884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION - A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life. | 05-06-2010 |
Benjamin Brock US
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20110276297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION - A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life. | 11-10-2011 |
Bill J. Brock, Henderson, NV US
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20120101964 | METHOD FOR CATERING AN AIRCRAFT - A method for catering an aircraft includes the steps of assembling products for multiple aircraft in a distribution center, segregating such products by specific aircraft, loading onto a delivery vehicle products for catering to a specific aircraft, and catering such products to such specific aircraft, the delivery vehicle containing only products for catering to one specific aircraft and not products for catering to multiple aircraft. | 04-26-2012 |
Bishop C. Brock, Coupland, TX US
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20120005513 | PERFORMANCE CONTROL OF FREQUENCY-ADAPTING PROCESSORS BY VOLTAGE DOMAIN ADJUSTMENT - A performance control technique for a processing system that includes one or more adaptively-clocked processor cores provides improved performance/power characteristics. An outer feedback loop adjusts the power supply voltage(s) provided to the power supply voltage domain(s) powering the core(s), which may be on a per-core basis or include multiple cores per voltage domain. The outer feedback loop operates to ensure that each core is meeting specified performance, while the cores also include an inner feedback loop that adjusts their processor clock or other performance control mechanism to maximize performance under present operating conditions and within a margin of safety. The performance of each core is measured and compared to a target performance. If the target performance is not met for each core in a voltage domain, the voltage is raised for the voltage domain until all cores meet the target performance. | 01-05-2012 |
20120260117 | Dynamically Tune Power Proxy Architectures - A mechanism is provided for automatically tuning power proxy architectures. Based on the set of conditions related to an application being executed on a microprocessor core, a weight factor to use for each activity in a set of activities being monitored for the microprocessor core is identified, thereby forming a set of weight factors. A power usage estimate value is generated using the set of activities and the set of weight factors. A determination is made as to whether the power usage estimate value is greater than a power proxy threshold value identifying a maximum power usage for the microprocessor core. Responsive to the power usage estimate value being greater than the power proxy threshold value, a set of signals is sent to one or more on-chip actuators in the power proxy unit associated with the microprocessor core and a set of operational parameters associated with the component are adjusted. | 10-11-2012 |
Brain Brock, Decatur, GA US
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20110247645 | Barber's comb for use with clippers - A comb that combines the basic features of a typical hair comb and those of a clipper comb guard which facilitates cut length by using a hook design to be used in conjunction with a hand held hair clipper. | 10-13-2011 |
Brett Brock, Roswell, GA US
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20100167700 | DYNAMIC MESSAGING ROUTING AND AUDIO-TO-TEXT LINKING FOR VISUAL VOICEMAIL - An improved visual voicemail system is provided. When a call is made to a wireless telephone device and a voicemail message is deposited for the called party, the voicemail message is transcribed to generate a text version of the deposited voicemail message. The transcribed voicemail message is sent to the called mobile telephone device to allow the user to read the text version of the voicemail message. Embedded with transcribed text voicemail message is a link that maps to a unique telephone number that is assigned to the original audio voicemail message from the text voicemail message was transcribed. If the called party selects the link, the called party's mobile telephone device or other receiving computing device places a call to the storage location of the original audio version of the voicemail message to listen to the audio version of the voicemail message. | 07-01-2010 |
20110231874 | Smart Address Book - A database of a user's contacts and associated contact addresses and real-time presence data may be received and stored in a network-based smart address book. A smart address book application may receive and store one or more contact names, one or more contact addresses for each contact name, and presence data for each contact address. Contact and presence information stored in a smart address book may be transmitted via a network to an endpoint computing device and displayed thereon. | 09-22-2011 |
20110261945 | Intelligent Disposition Manager - When a communication is directed to an intended recipient, a determination may be made by an intelligent communication disposition manager as to whether one or more available communication devices of the intended recipient are available for routing the incoming communication either based on device availability or routing previously defined by the intended recipient. The intelligent communication disposition manager may utilize presence data of the intended recipient for sending a notification of the incoming communication to one or more of the intended recipient's available communication devices. The intended recipient may select a preferred call routing option for the incoming call/message to be sent. Based on the real-time response from the intended recipient, the call/message may be routed to his/her preferred communication device. | 10-27-2011 |
Brett Anwar Brock, Roswell, GA US
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20110305244 | GATEWAY CONFIGURATION UPDATING - The configuration of a gateway in a communications network may be updated. Provisioning data may be extracted from a gateway management server. The extracted provisioning data may be filtered against a list of target gateways. Upon determining an equipping status of endpoints associated with the target gateways in the list, the configuration of one or more target gateways may be updated utilizing existing endpoint provisioning associated with the one or more target gateways. | 12-15-2011 |
Brian Brock, Taunton, MA US
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20110179135 | UNAFFILIATED WEB DOMAIN HOSTING SERVICE BASED ON A COMMON SERVICE ARCHITECTURE - A website hosting service provides a plurality of services, from a common service architecture, to each of a plurality of unrelated websites, the common service architecture being adapted to provide a different package of services to at least a plurality of unrelated websites. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179145 | UNAFFILIATED WEB DOMAIN HOSTING SERVICE BASED ON SHARED DATA STRUCTURE - A website hosting architecture provides a plurality of services to each of a plurality of unrelated websites, wherein when any one of the plurality of services is configured to be deployed to serve any one of the plurality of unrelated websites, the deployed service extracts data from a shared data structure that maintains data for at least a plurality of the unrelated websites. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179147 | UNAFFILIATED WEB DOMAIN HOSTING SERVICE BASED ON SERVICE POOLS WITH FLEXIBLE RESOURCE - A website hosting architecture provides a plurality of services, from a plurality of service pools, to each of a plurality of unaffiliated websites, each of the plurality of service pools is adapted to contribute services to distinct service packages for at least a plurality of unaffiliated websites, each of the plurality of service pools is distributed across a plurality of servers, at least a portion of the servers being adapted to provide an overlapping service set in order to facilitate flexible resources from each of the plurality of service pools. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179155 | UNAFFILIATED WEB DOMAIN HOSTING SERVICE BASED ON COMMON SERVICE POOLS ARCHITECTURE - A website hosting architecture provides a plurality of services, from a plurality of service pools, to each of a plurality of unaffiliated websites, each of the plurality of service pools being adapted to provide services that are adapted to be combined into different packages to be delivered to at least a plurality of the unaffiliated websites. | 07-21-2011 |
20130204966 | GUIDED WORKFLOWS FOR ESTABLISHING A WEB PRESENCE - Methods and systems related to guided workflows for establishing a web presence include a customer user interface with a guided workflow layer based on a knowledge base about the customer, wherein the customer interface allows a customer to manage a customer's web presence based on operation of a logic engine that accesses information about what a customer has done and who the customer is (e.g. type of business), wherein the user interface presents a guided workflow of tasks associated with a recommended area of improvement for the customer. | 08-08-2013 |
Brian Paul Brock, Tempe, AZ US
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20140051926 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF FLUIDS AND MEDICALINSTRUMENTATION - Methods and devices for orally administering fluids and medical instrumentation to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. An apparatus is described comprising a pacifier configured to hold fluid and configured for sucking. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a balloon positioned within a cavity of the pacifier. The balloon is configured to facilitate expulsion of the fluid from the cavity and to limit a user's ingestion of air. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a cartridge or ampoule configured to store a fluid and expel the fluid through the pacifier. Systems are disclosed which include the pacifier apparatus, a known quantity of fluid or powder, and sterile packaging. Other systems are disclosed whereby various attachments, both medical and non-medical, couple to the apparatus. Methods of using and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed. | 02-20-2014 |
20140097211 | APPARATUS FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF FLUIDS AND SEMI-SOLID FOODS - Devices, systems, and methods for orally delivering fluids and semi-solid foods to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. Various embodiments relate to a food delivery mouthpiece and related apparatuses and systems. Some embodiments of the food delivery mouthpiece include a spout and base. In some embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is configured for removable connection to a food container, such as, for example, to the straw of a flexible food pouch. In other embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is permanently coupled to a food pouch. Food delivery systems are disclosed, which include a food delivery mouthpiece, a food pouch, and fluids or semi-solid foods contained within the food pouches. A cap for the food delivery mouthpiece is also disclosed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140221917 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF FLUIDS AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION - Methods and devices for orally administering fluids and medical instrumentation to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. An apparatus is described comprising a pacifier configured to hold fluid and configured for sucking. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a balloon positioned within a cavity of the pacifier. The balloon is configured to facilitate expulsion of the fluid from the cavity and to limit a user's ingestion of air. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a cartridge or ampoule configured to store a fluid and expel the fluid through the pacifier. Systems are disclosed which include the pacifier apparatus, a known quantity of fluid or powder, and sterile packaging. Other systems are disclosed whereby various attachments, both medical and non-medical, couple to the apparatus. Methods of using and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
Darren K. Brock, Woburn, MA US
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20100022045 | SENSOR PLATFORM USING A NON-HORIZONTALLY ORIENTED NANOTUBE ELEMENT - Sensor platforms and methods of making them are described. A platform having a non-horizontally oriented sensor element comprising one or more nanostructures such as nanotubes is described. Under certain embodiments, a sensor element has or is made to have an affinity for an analyte. Under certain embodiments, such a sensor element comprises one or more pristine nanotubes. Under certain embodiments, the sensor element comprises derivatized or functionalized nanotubes. Under certain embodiments, a sensor is made by providing a support structure; providing one or more nanotubes on the structure to provide material for a sensor element; and providing circuitry to electrically sense the sensor element's electrical characterization. Under certain embodiments, the sensor element comprises pre-derivatized or pre-functionalized nanotubes. Under other embodiments, sensor material is derivatized or functionalized after provision on the structure or after patterning. Under certain embodiments, a large-scale array of sensor platforms includes a plurality of sensor elements. | 01-28-2010 |
20100025659 | NON-VOLATILE ELECTROMECHANICAL FIELD EFFECT DEVICES AND CIRCUITS USING SAME AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Under one aspect, a field effect device includes a gate, a source, and a drain, with a conductive channel between the source and the drain; and a nanotube switch having a corresponding control terminal, said nanotube switch being positioned to control electrical conduction through said conductive channel. Under another aspect, a field effect device includes a gate having a corresponding gate terminal; a source having a corresponding source terminal; a drain having a corresponding drain terminal; a control terminal; and a nanotube switching element positioned between one of the gate, source, and drain and its corresponding terminal and switchable, in response to electrical stimuli at the control terminal and at least one of the gate, source, and drain terminals, between a first non-volatile state that enables current flow between the source and the drain and a second non-volatile state that disables current flow between the source and the drain. | 02-04-2010 |
20100283528 | NANOTUBE-ON-GATE FET STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS - Under one aspect, non-volatile transistor device includes a source and drain with a channel in between; a gate structure made of a semiconductive or conductive material disposed over an insulator over the channel; a control gate made of a semiconductive or conductive material; and an electromechanically-deflectable nanotube switching element in fixed contact with one of the gate structure and the control gate structure and is not in fixed contact with the other of the gate structure and the control gate structure. The device has a network of inherent capacitances, including an inherent capacitance of an undeflected nanotube switching element in relation to the gate structure. The network is such that the nanotube switching element is deflectable into contact with the other of the gate structure and the control gate structure in response to signals being applied to the control gate and one of the source region and drain region. | 11-11-2010 |
20110176359 | CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED NEURAL NETWORKS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Physical neural networks based nanotechnology include dendrite circuits that comprise non-volatile nanotube switches. A first terminal of the non-volatile nanotube switches is able to receive an electrical signal and a second terminal of the non-volatile nanotube switches is coupled to a common node that sums any electrical signals at the first terminals of the nanotube switches. The neural networks further includes transfer circuits to propagate the electrical signal, synapse circuits, and axon circuits. | 07-21-2011 |
David Brock, Gainesville, FL US
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20090215005 | MULTI-PURPOSE DENTAL MIRRORS AND RELATED DENTAL INSTRUMENTS - A dental instrument according to various embodiments of the invention includes: (1) an elongate handle that has a first end and a second end, (2) a mirror attached adjacent the first end of the handle, and (3) a needle guide adjacent the second end of the handle. The needle guide includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion, and the needle guide is adapted to receive an end portion of a hypodermic needle adjacent the inlet portion and to physically guide the end portion of the hypodermic needle from the inlet portion to the outlet portion. According to one embodiment, the needle guide comprises a tunnel that extends through at least a portion of the elongate handle, hi another embodiment, the needle guide comprises a groove that extends adjacent an exterior surface of the elongate handle. | 08-27-2009 |
David Brock, Littleton, CO US
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20110139439 | BIOGENIC FUEL GAS GENERATION IN GEOLOGIC HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS - Methods to enhance biogenic gas production in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material are described. The methods may include the steps of accessing the anaerobic formation, increasing a rate of production of the biogenic gases in the anaerobic formation, and flowing formation water within the anaerobic formation after the increase in the production of biogenic gases. Also described are methods to redistribute formation water in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material. The methods may include the steps of locating a reservoir of the formation water within the anaerobic formation, forming at least one channel between the reservoir and at least a portion of the carbonaceous material, and transporting the formation water from the reservoir to the carbonaceous material through the channel. Further described are methods of accumulating biogenic gas in an anaerobic geologic formation to enhance biogenic gas production. | 06-16-2011 |
David Brock, Natick, MA US
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20090199275 | WEB-BROWSER BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA AGGREGATION SOCIAL NETWORKING APPLICATION - Systems and methods for social networking and digital media aggregation represented as a three-dimensional virtual world within a standard web browser are described. In one embodiment, multiple, independent groups of users interact with each other inside a dynamic, three-dimensional virtual environment. These groups may be mutually exclusive and members interact only with other members within the same group. In this manner, system architecture and server requirements may be greatly reduced, since consistent environmental state needs to be maintained only for a small number of interacting participants—typically less than one dozen. | 08-06-2009 |
David Brock, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20130034515 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS - This document provides methods and materials related to hair care. For example, hair care compositions containing one or more quaternized polysiloxanes, one or more zwitterionic surfactants, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more botanical compounds, one or more amino acids, one or more vitamins, or any combination thereof as well as methods for using such hair care compositions are provided. | 02-07-2013 |
David A. Brock, Elkhart, IN US
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20100261157 | Device and Method for Processing a Sample Contained in a Swab for Diagnostic Analysis - A device for processing a sample contained in a swab for diagnostic analysis, includes a chamber having a first chamber portion and a second chamber portion to receive the swab and a processing fluid, wherein at least one of the first and second chamber portions is flexible. A divider may be positioned in the chamber to facilitate transferring the sample to the second chamber portion, and a delivery channel is disposed in fluid communication with at least one of the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion to deliver a processed sample for diagnostic analysis. | 10-14-2010 |
David L. Brock, Natick, MA US
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20110118756 | INTERCHANGEABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A robotic medical system comprises a medical instrument assembly having a retainer, a serial array of instruments disposed in the retainer, a chamber, and an instrument driver. The robotic medical system further comprises a user interface configured for generating at least one command signal, a drive unit coupled to the first mechanism, second mechanism, and instrument driver, and an electric controller configured, in response to the command signal(s), for directing the drive unit to linearly displace the array of instruments within the retainer, to displace a selected one of the instruments from the retainer into the chamber, and to distally advance the instrument driver within the chamber to engage the selected instrument. | 05-19-2011 |
20120130400 | FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENT - A robotic medical system comprises a catheter having an elongated shaft with a plurality of flexible segments spaced apart along the catheter, and a drive unit coupled to the catheter. The catheter may have a plurality of cables respectively terminating at the flexible segments, in which case, the drive unit will be coupled to the plurality of cables. The robotic medical system further comprises a user interface remote from the drive unit and configured for generating at least one command, and an electric controller configured, in response to the command(s), for directing the drive unit to independently bend the flexible segments (e.g., three flexible segments). | 05-24-2012 |
David W. Brock, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20100154066 | System and Method for Managing Security Testing - The subject matter relates generally to a system and method for managing security testing. Particularly, this invention relates to maintaining a security database by correlating multiple sources of vulnerability data and also to managing security testing from plural vendors. This invention also relates to providing secure session tracking by performing plural authentications of a user. | 06-17-2010 |
20110099375 | System and Method for Managing Security Testing - The subject matter relates generally to a system and method for managing security testing. Particularly, this invention relates to maintaining a security database by correlating multiple sources of vulnerability data and also to managing security testing from plural vendors. This invention also relates to providing secure session tracking by performing plural authentications of a user. | 04-28-2011 |
Donald O. Brock, Greenville, SC US
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20100158678 | AIRFOIL SHAPE FOR A TURBINE NOZZLE - An article of manufacture having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a table. Wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches, the profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 06-24-2010 |
Earl David Brock, Appleton, WI US
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20100057026 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING A BODILY EXUDATE MODIFYING AGENT AND A SKIN CARE FORMULATION - Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a bodily exudate modifying agent neutralizer to neutralize the possible negative effects on skin barrier function caused by the bodily exudate modifying agents coming into direct contact with the wearer's skin. | 03-04-2010 |
20130296821 | DIAPER WITH UMBILICAL FEATURE - A diaper having a front portion with at least one line of weakness adapted to be torn and at least one umbilical cover defined in part by the at least one line of weakness. The at least one umbilical cover is moveable from a starting position to an anchored position upon tearing the at least one line of weakness. The diaper has at least one umbilical cover anchor adapted to maintain the at least one umbilical cover in the anchored position. | 11-07-2013 |
Earl David Brock, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20100041577 | Ultra Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent - This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.). | 02-18-2010 |
20110287998 | Ultra Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent - This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.). | 11-24-2011 |
Eddie R. Brock, Rockwall, TX US
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20090016410 | Generating A Time Deterministic, Spectrally Noncoherent Signal - According to one embodiment, a system for generating a signal includes a monocycle generator, one or more temporal modulators, and a pulse shaper. The monocycle generator generates monocycles that form a signal comprising pulses, where a pulse corresponds to one or more monocycles. The temporal modulators provide instructions the monocycle generator to create a specific spectral response in the signal. A pulse shaper individually modulates at least one monocycle of the monocycles corresponding to a pulse to shape the pulse. | 01-15-2009 |
20090069027 | System and Method for Identification of Communication Devices - In one embodiment, a system for identifying a communication device includes a signal generator coupled to a transmit horn and a computing system coupled to a receive horn through a receiver. The signal generator is operable to generate an excitation waveform from the transmit horn such that the communication device passively reflects a response waveform. The computing system is operable to receive the response waveform from the communication device and compare the response waveform to a plurality of reference waveforms to determine the identity of the communication device. | 03-12-2009 |
Elise Brock, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130006125 | Personalized Activity Monitor and Weight Management System - A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes. | 01-03-2013 |
Gary L. Brock, Dalton, GA US
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20100072315 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY FLOORING SURFACE - Systems and methods of rolling and unrolling secondary flooring surfaces, such as tall pile polyethylene turf, are provided. The system includes a drive system that allows for the conversion of a primary surface into a secondary flooring surface in a relatively short period of time. The drive system includes core adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed and torque of the motors that drive the core, as well as roller adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed of the front roller. The core adjustable speed drive units control the torque of the core motors during roll up and control the speed of the core motors during roll out. | 03-25-2010 |
20120168550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY FLOORING SURFACE - Systems and methods of rolling and unrolling secondary flooring surfaces, such as tall pile polyethylene turf, are provided. The system includes a drive system that allows for the conversion of a primary surface into a secondary flooring surface in a relatively short period of time. The drive system includes core adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed and torque of the motors that drive the core, as well as roller adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed of the front roller. The core adjustable speed drive units control the torque of the core motors during roll up and control the speed of the core motors during roll out. | 07-05-2012 |
Gary Lynn Brock, Dalton, GA US
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20100200688 | System and Method for Storage and Temporary Installation of Secondary Flooring Surface - Systems and methods of rolling and unrolling secondary flooring surfaces, such as tall pile turf, are provided. The system includes a core onto which the secondary flooring surface is rolled, the core being coupled on both ends to a frame that moves along a track mounted on or in a primary surface. The system includes a drive system that allows for the conversion of a primary surface into a secondary flooring surface in a relatively short period of time. The drive system includes core adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed and torque of the motors that drive the core, as well as frame adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed of the movement of the frames along the tracks. The core adjustable speed drive units control the torque of the core motors during roll up and control the speed of the core motors during roll out. | 08-12-2010 |
20120241544 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY FLOORING SURFACE - Systems and methods of rolling and unrolling secondary flooring surfaces, such as tall pile turf, are provided. The system includes a core onto which the secondary flooring surface is rolled, the core being coupled on both ends to a frame that moves along a primary surface. The system includes a drive system that allows for the conversion of the primary surface into a secondary flooring surface in a relatively short period of time. The drive system includes core adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed and torque of the motors that drive the core, as well as frame adjustable speed drive units for controlling the speed of the movement of the frames along the primary surface. The core adjustable speed drive units control the torque of the core motors during roll up and control the speed of the core motors during roll out. | 09-27-2012 |
George Brock, St. Augustine, FL US
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20090139879 | Opthalmic lens package with a deformable bottom and methods of its use - An ophthalmic lens package including a deformable bottom and deformable arms. | 06-04-2009 |
20090242431 | SCREW CAP PACKAGE FOR CONTACT LENS - A contact lens package includes a holder having a receptacle for holding a contact lens and a cap having a seal for sealing a contact lens within the receptacle. The cap is attached to the holder and is movable from an end of the holder where the receptacle is formed toward an opposite end of the holder. As the cap moves toward the opposite end of the holder, the end of the holder where the receptacle is formed ruptures the seal such that the contact lens can be removed from the package. | 10-01-2009 |
20100187140 | Contact Lens Packages - The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by providing a means for elevating the lens when the package is opened. | 07-29-2010 |
Jack Brock, Basehor, KS US
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20120080266 | MAST, LADDER, PLATFORM (MLP) ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An MLP assembly and method for supporting and providing access to railroad signals. The MLP assembly may comprise a mast, one or more platform assemblies attached to the mast, and one or more ladders attachable to the mast and/or the platform assemblies. The MLP assembly may also comprise F-brackets and ladder supports for supporting the ladders relative to the mast. The MLP assembly may be placed in a folded configuration for transport thereof or an unfolded configuration for installation. The ladder supports and/or elements of the platform assemblies may rotate toward the mast into the folded configuration and may rotate away from the mast into the unfolded configuration. The MLP assembly may also comprise a plurality of stacking brackets configured for stacking a plurality of MLP assemblies on top of each other for transport to an installation site. | 04-05-2012 |
James Robert Brock, Rancho De Taos, NM US
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20140014005 | Dry Application Papercrete - A dry papercrete mix is formed by preparing a wet pulp of fiber material such as newsprint and sharp sand by mixing sand, fiber material and water in a batch or continuous mixer, drying the pulp to a moisture content below that which will cause a reaction with Portland cement and adding additional sand and/or pumice and Portland cement. The resulting dry mix can then be handled, stored and used in the manner which is conventional for concrete. The dry papercrete mix can also be applied by pouring the dry papercrete mix into a form in a dry state and injecting water into the dry mix until the mix is sufficiently wetted without mixing in the manner common for concrete. Structural modules and a technique for joining them into a structure are particularly appropriate to the use of dry application papercrete. | 01-16-2014 |
James Robert Brock, Ranchos De Taos, NM US
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20110094421 | Dry Application Papercrete - A dry papercrete mix is formed by preparing a wet pulp of fiber material such as newsprint and sharp sand by mixing sand, fiber material and water in a batch or continuous mixer, drying the pulp to a moisture content below that which will cause a reaction with Portland cement and adding additional sands and/or pumice and Portland cement. The resulting dry, granular mix can then be handled stored and used in the manner which is conventional for concrete. The dry papercrete mix can also be applied by pouring the dry papercrete mix into a desired volume such as a form in a dry state and injecting water into the dry papercrete mix until the mix is sufficiently wetted. | 04-28-2011 |
J. Donald Brock, Chattanooga, TN US
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20080259714 | Method and apparatus for making asphalt concrete using foamed asphalt cement - A foamed asphalt cement nozzle assembly is adapted for use in connection with a mixer for mixing aggregate materials and asphalt cement to make asphalt concrete. The foamed asphalt cement nozzle assembly includes a foamed cement mixing chamber, a first inlet for liquid asphalt cement and a second inlet for water, each of which is in fluid communication with the foamed cement mixing chamber. An outlet for foamed asphalt cement is also provided, which outlet is in fluid communication with both the foamed cement mixing chamber and the mixer. The invention also comprises a method for making asphalt concrete using foamed asphalt cement. The method includes introducing aggregate materials into the mixer and heating the aggregate materials to a temperature at least as high as the boiling point of water but no higher than about 285° F. The method also includes introducing liquid asphalt cement and the water to the foamed cement mixing chamber so as to produce foamed asphalt cement, and introducing foamed asphalt cement into the mixer and mixing it with aggregate materials at a temperature at least as high as the boiling point of water but no higher than about 285° F. to produce asphalt concrete. The invention also includes an apparatus for making asphalt concrete which includes a foamed asphalt cement nozzle assembly. | 10-23-2008 |
20130067806 | Method And Apparatus For Processing Biomass Material - An assembly for processing green biomass material for pelletizing into a fuel pellet includes a heating assembly, a drying assembly and a cooling assembly. The heating assembly heats a thermal fluid to a temperature within the range of 200° F. to 550° F. The drying assembly includes a rotating dryer drum that has a plurality of thermal fluid tubes therein. Material that is dried in the dryer drum is conveyed to a rotating cooling drum that has a cooling tube extending along the interior thereof. A nozzle is mounted on the end of the cooling tube to discharge cooling fluid on the material therein, and a plurality of flights are mounted on the interior of the cooling drum and arranged to direct material from the inlet to the discharge outlet as the cooling drum is rotated. | 03-21-2013 |
20140082998 | Method And Apparatus For Pelletizing Blends Of Biomass Materials For Use As Fuel - An assembly for processing green biomass materials from two separate feed sources for use as a fuel pellet includes a drying assembly, a torrefaction assembly and a heating assembly. The drying assembly is adapted to convert the green biomass material obtained from a first source to white biomass material. The torrefaction assembly is adapted to convert green biomass material obtained from a second source to torrefied biomass material. The heating assembly provides heat for both the drying assembly and the torrefaction assembly. | 03-27-2014 |
Jeanne S. Brock, Mcclellan, AL US
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20120111285 | DYNAMIC CANINE TRACKING METHOD FOR HAZARDOUS AND ILLICIT SUBSTANCES - Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized. | 05-10-2012 |
Jeanne S. Brock, Ft. Mcclellan, AL US
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20140102380 | Dynamic Canine Tracking Method for Hazardous and Illicit Substances - Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized. | 04-17-2014 |
Jennifer Mcferran Brock, Anchorage, AK US
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20120028721 | Method for Tactile Signaling of Touches in the Sport of Fencing - A method and apparatus are described for adding tactile signaling to the electronic scoring equipment used in the sport of fencing. The tactile signaling introduced by this invention is intended to complement, not replace, existing electronic fencing scoring systems and the signals that are already employed to indicate touches, both optical and auditory (i.e. lights and a bell or buzzer, respectively). The system here would receive indication that a touch had been scored from an existing scoring system. Signals would be transmitted wirelessly to a unit on or near the director's person. Tactile signaling would be accomplished by a pair of offset motors attached to each of the director's hands (or wrists or arms). When the fencer to the director's right scores a touch, the right motor would vibrate. When the fencer to the director's left scores a touch, the left motor would vibrate. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035457 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - Differences of electromagnetic (EM) properties between healthy and cancerous tissues allow detection of abnormal conditions occurring in a tissue of an animal, for example, intra-operative cancer detection. By using a time-varying EM field, electrical eddy currents are generated in the tissue sample, and assessed using phase-sensitive detection. In some aspects, a change in phase shift between the voltage in a receiver coil and the voltage in a driver coil provide a direct and immediate indication of differences in EM properties of specimens. | 02-09-2012 |
Jimmy L. Brock, Belfry, KY US
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20100201180 | SHOVELING APPARATUS WITH MULTI-POSITIONAL SHOVEL - A shoveling apparatus including a low profile vehicle, a boom assembly, and a shovel assembly for use in underground mining operations, and particularly useful in clearing coal and rock debris from a belt line corridor. The low profile vehicle includes an advanceable support that supports the boom assembly and laterally advances the boom assembly from the cab portion of the vehicle. The boom assembly includes a support structure, a rotary actuator and a linear actuator, to control lateral and vertical rotation of the support structure (and thus the shovel assembly) with respect to a ground surface. The shovel assembly includes a rotary actuator and a shovel, and in some embodiments a tilting mechanism, to control the lateral and in some cases vertical, rotation of the shovel with respect to the boom assembly. | 08-12-2010 |
John Brock US
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20100254111 | SYSTEM FOR COUPLING INTERFACING PARTS - An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first sub assembly having a first housing component. The first housing component has an opening. The electronic device also includes a second sub assembly having a second housing component. The second housing component cooperates with the first housing component to enclose components of an electronic device. The at least one internal component is accessible through the opening. The at least one internal component is also movable relative to the second sub assembly so as to properly align with the opening. The at least one internal component is additionally magnetically attracted towards the first housing component near the opening. | 10-07-2010 |
John L. Brock, Auburn, MI US
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20110296808 | Contained vorticies device - A contained vortices device that allows for the flow of air or gas into and out of the device. In the process of gases moving through the device, a vortex is created within the device that allows for the separation of heavier materials, reduction of the size of any particulates, and the expelling of particulates of a significantly smaller size than was introduced to the device. | 12-08-2011 |
20120255808 | Muffler - A muffler is provided that air or gas flows through to attenuate acoustic oscillations and reduce sound levels. An inner vortex and an outer vortex are created within the device that reduce noise within the rotating flow of gases. The gases flow in the outer vortex from an inlet in a live end of the housing toward a dead end of the housing. A projection is provided in the dead end of the housing that creates a low pressure area that causes the formation of the inner vortex flowing from the dead end toward the live end to an outlet. | 10-11-2012 |
Keith M. Brock, Vail, AZ US
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20080277524 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT - Methods and apparatus for aircraft according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a fuselage and a wing. The fuselage may be configured to generate lift in response to airflow over the fuselage. In addition, the fuselage may have at least one hole defined therethrough. A spar may be disposed through the hole and extend into at least a portion of the wing and at least a portion of the fuselage. The spar may connect the fuselage to the wings. | 11-13-2008 |
Kelly A. Brock, Camas, WA US
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20080251992 | RETARD ROLLER - Various embodiments and methods relating to use of a retard roller opposite a driven roller are disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20100269859 | PRINTER MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A printer media transport system includes a pick roller and a cleaner roller. The pick roller has a pick surface configured to rotate and frictionally direct printable media along a feed path, and the cleaner roller is configured to contact the pick roller, rotate as the pick roller rotates, and translate rotation of the cleaner roller to lateral movement of the cleaner roller against the pick surface of the pick roller. | 10-28-2010 |
Kenny V. Brock, Notasulga, AL US
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20100239595 | EQUINE ANTIBODIES AGAINST BACILLUS ANTHRACIS FOR PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION AND TREATMENT - Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating a subject infected with | 09-23-2010 |
Kenny V. Brock, Auburn, AL US
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20110284087 | PASSIVE OIL COLLECTION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM - A system and method for passive collection of oil from water based on a density differential. A sealed column of water is elevated above the oil/water surface within a low pressure contained volume, and oil moves upward into the contained volume displacing the water due to the lower density of the oil. Filled containers of oil are exchanged for containers of water, or oil is transferred from the filled containers. | 11-24-2011 |
Kevin Richard Brock, Leesburg, VA US
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20130212712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING BOUNDED PACKETS OF PERSONALLY-IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII) - A system and method is disclosed, which allows registered visitors the opportunity to create bounded packets (QYouBs) containing a range of personally-identifiable information (PII) selected by the subscriber to meet a specific need, which can then be quickly transferred to a receiving party. | 08-15-2013 |
Knute K. Brock, Bismarck, ND US
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20080237992 | TWO COMPONENT PIN SEAL - A pair of pivoting parts are held together with a pin, with a first part, such as a rod end of a hydraulic actuator, positioned between two flanges of a bracket, with the flanges having surfaces mating with sides surfaces of the rod end. A seal is placed in each of a pair of recesses on the opposite side surfaces of the rod end to provide an annular seal around the surface of the pin as the parts pivot, and also having a flange forming a side seal that seats on one of the mating surfaces of the bracket at a location spaced outwardly from the pin and extending annularly around the pin. The seal portion engaging the pin is spaced inwardly from the respective side surface of the bracket, and the outer annular lip seals a space surrounding the pin to form a pocket to receive grease that is used to lubricate the pin relative to the rod end. | 10-02-2008 |
20090191068 | VARIABLE VOLUME RESERVOIR - A reservoir for a hydraulic pump system includes a reservoir body, an inner wall dividing an interior of the reservoir body into a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber, and a one-way valve connecting the first pressure chamber and the second pressure chamber. A piston assembly forms a first cylinder portion connected to the first pressure chamber and a second cylinder portion that is vented. The piston is movable within the cylinder under the influence of a biasing member to increase and decrease the overall volume of the first pressure chamber. The piston pressures a piston pump inlet connected to the first pressure chamber and maintains a constant pressure within the first pressure chamber under a variety of piston pump operating conditions. | 07-30-2009 |
20090265963 | BUCKET DEBRIS GUARD - A removable and attachable debris guard for a back wall of a loader bucket or a bulldozer blade is provided with a frame that is a generally inverted U-shape with outwardly tapering side legs, and has a strong mesh screen supported on the frame. The frame includes a cross plate that extends rearwardly of the mesh screen and has attachment hooks for fitting over a top rail of a back wall of a loader bucket. The frame includes brackets for securing the legs to a forward side of the back wall. | 10-29-2009 |
Lori R. Brock, Ipswich, MA US
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20080203921 | Single-ended Ceramic Discharge Lamp - A single-ended ceramic discharge lamp is described which has an integral optical surface such as a parabolic or elliptical reflector. The single-ended configuration eliminates the need for the mounting structures found in double-ended lamps that can interfere with the light emitted from the lamp, particularly in focused beam applications. | 08-28-2008 |
Malcolm V. Brock, Owings Mills, MD US
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20100278772 | DNA METHYLATION MARKERS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides methods for identifying metastases by detecting nucleic acid hypermethylation of one or more genes in one or more samples, and in particular in the lymph nodes. The invention further relates to DNA methylation as a predictor of disease recurrence and patient prognosis, specifically in the field of cancer biology. | 11-04-2010 |
20110159504 | METHYLATION MARKERS FOR SENSITIVITY TO MICROTUBE BASED THERAPIES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to the use of nucleic acid methylation and methylation profiles to detect predict sensitivity of cells to cytotoxic chemotherapies, and in particular to microtubule based therapies, for example taxanes. The invention relates to methods for identifying a methylation profile of the checkpoint with forkhead and ring finger domains gene (CHFR) that is associated with a sensitivity to agents directed at the microtubule. | 06-30-2011 |
20150031022 | DNA METHYLATION MARKERS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides methods for identifying metastases by detecting nucleic acid hypermethylation of one or more genes in one or more samples, and in particular in the lymph nodes. The invention further relates to DNA methylation as a predictor of disease recurrence and patient prognosis, specifically in the field of cancer biology. | 01-29-2015 |
Matthew J. Brock, Carrollton, TX US
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20110144721 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING AN IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR - In one embodiment, a method of programming an IPG comprises providing one or several GUI screens on the programmer device, the GUI screens comprising a master amplitude GUI control for controlling amplitudes for stimsets of a stimulation program and one or several balancing GUI controls for controlling amplitudes of each stimset of the stimulation program; communicating one or several commands from the programmer device to the IPG to change the amplitude of all stimsets of the stimulation program in response to manipulation of the master amplitude GUI control, wherein the amplitude of each stimulation set is automatically calculated by a level selected through the master amplitude GUI control and one or several calibration parameters for the respective stimulation set; and automatically recalculating the one or several calibration parameters for a respective stimulation set in response to manipulation of one of the balancing GUI controls and storing the recalculated calibration parameters. | 06-16-2011 |
20130131758 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING AN IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR - In one embodiment, a method of programming an IPG comprises providing one or several GUI screens on the programmer device, the GUI screens comprising a master amplitude GUI control for controlling amplitudes for stimsets of a stimulation program and one or several balancing GUI controls for controlling amplitudes of each stimset of the stimulation program; communicating one or several commands from the programmer device to the IPG to change the amplitude of all stimsets of the stimulation program in response to manipulation of the master amplitude GUI control, wherein the amplitude of each stimulation set is automatically calculated by a level selected through the master amplitude GUI control and one or several calibration parameters for the respective stimulation set; and automatically recalculating the one or several calibration parameters for a respective stimulation set in response to manipulation of one of the balancing GUI controls and storing the recalculated calibration parameters. | 05-23-2013 |
Michael Brock, Madison, WI US
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20090117387 | Device for Attaching a Label to a Substrate - Labels are permanently attached to a substrate, e.g., a tissue cassette, by use of a staking device. The device comprises a staker assembly and a cassette fixture assembly. The cassette fixture assembly includes a slot and a clamping assembly for securing the cassette within the device. The staker assembly includes a set of probes that are heated and sequentially moved into a position to burn a hole in a label that is provisionally attached to the cassette, and then the substrate is melted and displaced through the hole to form a collar bond that permanently attaches the label to the cassette. The label remains attached to the cassette when exposed to harsh environmental conditions, e.g., high heat, high humidity, solvents, etc. | 05-07-2009 |
Michael Brock, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20130027497 | PRINTER WITH PIVOTALLY OVERLAPPING DISPLAY AND COVER - A printer comprises a body, a display pivotally coupled to the body, and a cover pivotally coupled to the body. The display and the cover can be positioned relative to each other such that the cover overlaps the display when the display is not in use. | 01-31-2013 |
Michael S. Brock, Connersville, IN US
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20130008906 | CAP-INSTALLATION SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR FILLER NECK CAP - A filler neck cap is adapted to mate with and close a filler neck. The filler neck cap includes a closure configured to engage the filler neck, an outer handle configured to be gripped by a consumer, and a torque-transmission member configured to transmit torque applied to the outer handle by the consumer to the closure to rotate the closure relative to the filler neck during installation of the cap in the filler neck and removal of the cap from the filler neck. | 01-10-2013 |
20140230796 | FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY CANISTER - A vehicle fuel system includes a vapor recovery canister containing at least two carbon beds. Each carbon bed is configured to capture hydrocarbon material associated with fuel vapor discharged from a vehicle fuel tank into the canister. | 08-21-2014 |
Nathan R. Brock, Toccoa, GA US
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20110017187 | NON-PYROTECHNIC EXPLOSION DEVICE - A “non-pyrotechnic explosion device” closely replicates in sound and visual cue a “real” exploding device, but without the accompanying safety concerns. This device is not only realistic and safe, but is inexpensive to operate and maintain, durable, and easy to transport and operate. It provides the user with numerous options for employment from mine, bomb, and improvised explosive device (ied) simulators to an artillery impact simulator. The device is comprised of a pressurized chamber, a pressure release device, an expulsion substance container, and a rupture-able/explosion tube assembly. | 01-27-2011 |
Nathan R. Brock, Alto, MI US
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20140077549 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure, a seat support structure movably coupled to the base structure, an upwardly-extending back support structure movably coupled to the base structure, wherein the back support structure is adapted to move between an upright and reclined positions, wherein the back support structure is operably coupled to the seat support structure, a flexible shell structure defining a forwardly-facing surface forming a lumbar support, wherein the flexible shell is movably coupled to the seat support structure, and a resilient member generating a variable compressive force acting on the flexible shell structure in a manner that tends to cause a curvature of the back support structure to increase, and wherein the compressive force decreases as the back support structure moves from the upright position to the reclined position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077551 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure, a seat support structure pivotably coupled to the base structure, a back support structure pivotably coupled to the base structure and including an upwardly extending portion adapted to move between an upright position and a reclined position, a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to the seat support structure and a second end pivotably coupled to the back support structure, a back support surface having an upper portion pivotably coupled to the back support, and a back link pivotably coupled to the seat support structure, wherein the back support surface is moved forward by the back link relative to the upwardly extending portion of the back support structure as the back support structure is moved from the upright position to the reclined position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077555 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure defining upper and lower portions, a seat support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the seat support structure is pivotably coupled to the upper portion, and wherein the seat support structure includes a seat support surface configured to support a seated user thereon, a back support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the back supported is pivotably coupled to the lower portion, and wherein the back support structure includes an upwardly extending portion adapted to move between an upright position and a reclined position, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the seat support structure, and a second end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the back support structure. | 03-20-2014 |
Neil Brock, Acton, MA US
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20120221889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DUPLEXED REPLICATED COMPUTING - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a replicated duplex computer system. The system includes a triplet of network elements, which each maintain a clock signal, and a monitor at each network element for monitoring incoming clock signals. Each network element interfaces with a fault containment region (FCR). The system provides the ability to transition to a duplex system if one of the fault containment regions fails. The three network elements are able to send their clock signals to the other network elements and receive their own clock signal and clock signals from the other elements. The monitors are configured to detect discrepancies in the clock signals of the network elements. If a monitor determines that an FCR has failed, each network element is reconfigured so that the FTPP system operates in a duplex mode without the faulty FCR by replacing the clock signal from the faulty element with its own clock signal. | 08-30-2012 |
Otis G. Brock, Suffolk, VA US
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20100037982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTO-CASCADE BOTTLE FILLING - A system is disclosed for filling bottles and other fluid holding vessels. In the system, a pressure transducer monitors fluid pressure within a conduit that communicates with fluid filled storage banks. Using a programmable logic controller, valves associated with the banks may be systematically opened to cause fluid to pass though the conduit and into a downstream bottle. As a particular bank has discharged and the downstream bottle is filled the rate of change in the pressure in the conduit will fall to zero. If the bottle has been filled before or upon equalization of the pressure, the fill operation may be discontinued. However, if the bottle is not filled, the controller may then cause the valve to close, and the either activate a compressor or open the valve of a second bank causing that bank to discharge into the conduit and continue filling the bottle. | 02-18-2010 |
Richard E. Brock, St. Marys, OH US
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20120067703 | Elevating Conveyor - In one aspect, an elevating conveyor includes a vertical elevating member having a helical flight and a tubular barrel surrounding the elevating member. The tubular barrel is rotatable relative to the elevating member and is directed toward a centered position with respect to the elevating member by a centering assembly. In one embodiment, the centering assembly includes a plurality of rollers spaced circumferentially around the barrel and being movable in directions toward or away from the barrel. In another aspect, the conveyor has a modular construction that facilitates storage, transportation, and assembly of the conveyor in various heights. The elevating conveyor may further include a dust tube surrounding the barrel and defining a chamber therebetween. An end cap extends over and is spaced from the second end of the dust tube to define a gap through which dust generated by operation of the conveyor is drawn into the chamber. | 03-22-2012 |
Robert D. Brock, Grand Haven, MI US
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20090255066 | REARRANGEABLE INTERCONNECTABLE SYSTEM FOR HANDICAP RAMPS AND PLATFORMS - A series of interconnectable foam-block ramps and platforms are provided that are cut from low density EPS foam but coated with durable exterior polyurea coating, and that include optional hard surfaces, and edge-and-corner treatments, and railing with hand grips. The components resist deformation and withstand extreme weather conditions, but are surprisingly lightweight and include integral hook connectors that securely engage. They can be easily assembled/installed to form a handicap ramp and/or arranged to form novel “terrains” for wheeled devices and/or arranged to form stages and platforms. The components are sufficiently durable to support high-stress wheeled devices such as a wheelchairs, trick bikes, skateboards, in-line skates and the like. A variety of optional components include a curb-simulating element, intersection-forming platforms, X-intersection connectors, double-decker platforms, steps, and railings. | 10-15-2009 |
20100108825 | FOAM SUPPORT FOR LINE PIPE - A series of contoured pipe supports made primarily of foam are designed to support line pipe across land or water. The supports are configured to snap onto and self-retain to the line pipe, and further are configured to resist permanent deformation and to withstand weather conditions. The foam of the supports have sufficient physical and mechanical properties to support the line pipe, but the supports are surprisingly lightweight and can be easily installed over pipes for the purpose of supporting and protecting such pipe until the pipe is buried or submerged in the earth. The supports are sufficiently durable and have sufficient flotation to maintain a line pipe in a horizontal position necessary to prevent accidental puncture or leakage of the pipe during assembly and installation. | 05-06-2010 |
Scott Brock, Dallas, TX US
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20110119082 | REASONABLE VALUE MEDICAL BENEFIT PLAN - A self-insured or self funded medical benefit plan is provided by an employer wherein the self-insured medical benefit plan is governed by ERISA, and wherein the employer who is providing the medical benefit plan is 100 percent responsible for payment for medical services provided to an employee, receiving the benefit of the medical benefit plan, to a medical service provider for covered medical services and products. The medical benefit plan and method for providing the medical benefit plan determines a reasonable value for the medical services provided by a medical service provider to a participant of the plan, reprices a bill or claim from the medical service provider, and protects the participant/employee under ERISA from attempted collections of additional moneys that a medical service provider may believe is owed for the medical services but were not paid by the exemplary self insured medical benefit plan. | 05-19-2011 |
Stephanie L. Brock, Ferndale, MI US
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20100080899 | PARTICLE-ROD NANO STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME BY SPIN COATING - A method of forming a particle-rod nanostructure is disclosed. The method comprises preparing a mixture comprising an inorganic nanoparticle and an organic molecule in a solvent. The method further comprises spin-coating the mixture to nucleate a crystal growth of the organic molecule on the inorganic nanoparticle deposited on a substrate, yielding the particle-rod nanostructure. | 04-01-2010 |
20100183875 | PARTICLE-ROD NANOSTRUCTURES - A particle-rod nanostructure is disclosed. The nanostructure comprises an inorganic nanoparticle coated with a capping agent and an organic crystalline rod nucleated on the capped inorganic nanoparticle in a one-dimensional growth pattern. | 07-22-2010 |
Thomas Brock, Carrollton, TX US
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20120079598 | TIERED RISK MODEL FOR EVENT CORRELATION - A method for real-time threat monitoring includes identifying two or more real time vulnerabilities, each associated with one or more objects of an enterprise, correlating the two or more real-time vulnerabilities to each other, applying a risk tiering model to the correlated real-time vulnerability, thereby classifying the correlated real-time vulnerability into risk tiers, and initiating an alert based on the correlated real-time vulnerability and the risk tiers into which the correlated real-time vulnerability is classified. According to other embodiments a method includes applying a risk methodology to log data contained in one or more object logs thereby identifying one or more security events, applying a risk tiering model to the one or more security events, thereby classifying the security events into risk tiers, and initiating an alert based on the security events and the risk tiers into which the security events are classified. | 03-29-2012 |
Thomas A. Brock, Fenton, MI US
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20080276768 | MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE TOOL - An assembly tool for installing a clutch pressure plate and clutch housing of a manual clutch on the flywheel of an engine includes a bell shaped housing which receives and pivotally supports a plurality of fingers having outwardly directed claws. A coaxial cylindrical portion of the bell shaped housing includes male threads which receive a complementarily threaded collar which may be rotated to engage, radially extend and retract the fingers. Internal threads in the cylindrical portion of the housing receive a complementarily threaded portion of a push rod. The push rod includes a thrust bearing at an end that engages the fingers of the pressure plate and may be rotated to engage, retract and extend the pressure plate. A method of clutch housing installation utilizing the tool is also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
20130055805 | MEASURING TOOL FOR VEHICLE PEDALS - A tool measures the vertical distance and lateral distance between a brake pedal pad and an accelerator pedal pad. A base plate lies atop the brake pedal pad. A first measuring plate is mounted on the base plate for movement laterally toward and away from the accelerator pedal pad. A second measuring plate is mounted on the first measuring plate for movement laterally with the first measuring plate to engage a lateral edge of the accelerator pedal pad and for movement vertically to engage with a top surface of the accelerator pedal pad. First measuring indicia provided on the base plate and the first measuring plate reads the lateral distance between the brake pedal pad and the accelerator pedal pad. And a second measuring indicia provided on the first measuring plate and the second measuring plate reads the vertical height between the brake pedal pad and the accelerator pedal pad. | 03-07-2013 |
Thomas J. Brock, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140074528 | Global Enterprise Printing and Mailing - Systems, devices, and methods for global enterprise workflow management are disclosed. The system may include a communications module, memory, and processor for executing a method of managing job information. The system receives job information and uses a model to identify a desirable resource to execute the job. Then the system sends the job information to the identified resource for execution. The resource may send back information associated with the running and/or completion of the job. Various models may be used in identifying a desirable approach, including a cost model, a staffing model, and other models. | 03-13-2014 |
20140365267 | Global Enterprise Printing and Mailing - Systems, devices, and methods for global enterprise workflow management are disclosed. The system may include a communications module, memory, and processor for executing a method of managing job information. The system receives job information and uses a model to identify a desirable resource to execute the job. Then the system sends the job information to the identified resource for execution. The resource may send back information associated with the running and/or completion of the job. Various models may be used in identifying a desirable approach, including a cost model, a staffing model, and other models. | 12-11-2014 |
Tom J. Brock, Franklin, IN US
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20120313023 | Gate Valve - Disclosed is an expanding gate valve that expands the gate assembly by engagement of symmetrical opposing inclined cam surfaces with corresponding symmetrical opposing wedges, where at least one of the wedges is driven by the stem that moves the gate assembly, and where the gate assembly is urged back toward the retracted position by at least one lateral-force-inducing member at least when the gate assembly is not in the closed position. Example compact and full body gate valve designs are disclosed. Lateral-force-inducing members may comprise one or more springs, such as a snap-ring, or may comprise cam followers running against surfaces defining the gate members' movement profile. A sealed sleeve is also disclosed that seals the interior of the valve body from pressure in the pipeline when the valve is open, while allowing the gate assembly to expand and retract laterally. | 12-13-2012 |
William Von Brock, Pomfret Center, CT US
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20110080025 | Configurable Playpen Device - A playpen device is provided and includes a playpen base portion having a playpen base first side, a playpen base second side and a playpen base rear side. The playpen device includes a playpen back portion having a playpen back first side, a playpen back second side and a playpen back bottom side. The playpen device also includes two playpen side portions each having a playpen side rear side and a playpen side bottom side. The playpen base first side is connected with the playpen side bottom side of one of the two playpen side portions and the playpen base second side is connected with the playpen side bottom side of the other of the two playpen side portions. Also, the playpen base rear side is connected with the playpen back bottom side and the car seat playpen device is configurable between a first and second configuration. | 04-07-2011 |
Yaro Brock, Bellevue, WA US
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20110126095 | Router Management via Touch-Sensitive Display - A router having a touch-sensitive display and user interface configured to provide a plurality of category screens corresponding to a plurality of categories and a plurality of navigation keys is described herein. Actuation of one or more of the plurality of navigation keys allows for navigation between the plurality of categories and within screens associated with one of the categories. | 05-26-2011 |
Yaro P. Brock, Bellevue, WA US
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20100235621 | METHOD OF SECURELY PAIRING DEVICES WITH AN ACCESS POINT FOR AN IP-BASED WIRELESS NETWORK - A wireless access point and method of using a wireless access point to allow a user to use a pre-determined security key provided with the access point or a personal security key that is provided by the user. The access point is purchased with a pre-determined security key. A user of the access point may press a pairing button on the access point to automatically pair other devices with the access point using the pre-determined security key. A label with a passphrase that corresponds to the pre-determined security key is provided with the access point, allowing the user to manually enter the passphrase into devices that cannot automatically pair with the access point. The wireless access point also has a “security on/off” button. When the user presses the security on/off button, the access point may cease use of the pre-determined security key in favor of a personal security key. | 09-16-2010 |