Mccown, US
Brent Mccown, Madison, WI US
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20120030847 | Cranberry variety named WI92-A-X15 - A new and distinct cranberry variety “W198-A-X15” is described. The variety is distinguished by significantly higher yields, larger fruit size, more favorable bud set traits, tolerance to high levels of fertilizer, higher and earlier red pigmentation, and ability to set excellent crops at an early age as compared to ‘Stevens’, the most widely grown cranberry cultivar. “W198-A-X15” was derived from a controlled cross of the variety ‘Stevens’ and an open-pollinated seedling selection of the variety ‘Ben Lear’ designated as “Boone's BL8”. | 02-02-2012 |
Bruce Mccown, Marietta, GA US
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20110253877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN IN-GROUND ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH MAILBOXES, SIGNS OR THE LIKE - A prefabricated concrete pad having embedded anchoring stud assemblies and anchoring tabs for receiving anchoring stakes therethrough. The studs are preferably notched to cause the studs to break-away during higher speed vehicle impact. During lower speed vehicle impact, the studs stay intact and the concrete pad will tilt thereby allowing the mailbox/sign to move thus reducing the potential damage. | 10-20-2011 |
James Charles Mccown, Lake Point, UT US
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20110006956 | PASSIVE PARABOLIC ANTENNA, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BOOSTING SIGNAL STRENGTH OF A SUBSCRIBER MODULE ANTENNA - The invention is a passive parabolic antenna system for use with conventional subscriber module radio antennas. The passive parabolic antenna system includes a microwave feed assembly that forms a resonant cavity coupling device for coupling to an internal patch antenna of a conventional subscriber module radio antenna. A method of boosting signal strength of a conventional subscriber module radio antenna and a wireless communication system are also disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
James Charles Mccown, Erda, UT US
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20100260940 | System and method for depositing metallic coatings on substrates using removable masking materials - A system and method for depositing metallic coatings on substrates using a laser printer toner mask. A novel laser printer toner mask provides well-defined masked regions on the substrate and complementary unmasked regions. Metallic vapor from a source may be directed to a substrate with the novel mask adhered to a surface of the substrate where it condenses on the masked surface of the substrate. The mask may then be removed using any suitable technique including simply brushing the material off. Once the mask has been removed, a well-defined metallic coating remains on the unmasked regions of the substrate surface. The system and method may be used on flexible substrates such as those formed of plastic or polyester films. | 10-14-2010 |
20120176608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTENNA ALIGNMENT - According to various embodiments, a parabolic antenna may include a radome with an optically transparent window. The parabolic antenna may include a feedhorn socket configured to receive a feedhorn assembly. The feedhorn socket may also be configured to receive a spotting scope. According to various embodiments, the spotting scope may be mounted in place of the feedhorn assembly and used to optically align the parabolic antenna with respect to a distant target. The optically transparent window positioned in the radome may allow a user to see through the radome. Once aligned, the spotting scope may be removed from the feedhorn socket. A feedhorn assembly may then be secured in the feedhorn socket and a radio unit coupled thereto for radio frequency transmission. | 07-12-2012 |
20150070244 | ANTENNA FOCUSING RING - The antenna focusing ring disclosed herein is configured for use with any given subscriber module (antenna). The antenna focusing ring may also be used to focus and concentrate the electromagnetic signal generated by the subscriber module onto a parabolic reflector antenna used in the transmission of data over wireless transmission systems. The antenna focusing ring described herein is used to increase signal gain in the wireless data transmission system by focusing and thereby correcting the poor illumination of an internal patch antenna within the given subscriber module. | 03-12-2015 |
Joel Frank Mccown, Philadelphia, MS US
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20140073836 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING BONE GROWTH UTILIZING AN AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE, PROGRAMMABLE COMBINED MAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY - The present invention relates to a system and method of applying a therapeutic electrical field to a bone region of a human being in order to promote healing and growth that that bone region. The present invention also provides a system that produces a combined magnetic field (CMF) that is precisely located and controlled across the entire treatment area requiring bone growth stimulation by utilizing bone dimensional input parameters to automatically calculate and drive the appropriate output therapy single through a single coil. | 03-13-2014 |
John D. Mccown, Pound Ridge, NY US
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20090209149 | MARINE VESSEL AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A MARINE VESSEL - A modified marine vessel system including a marine vessel configured to carry and transport marine freight in an ocean environment, and at least one engine module carried on the marine vessel. The engine module includes an engine housed inside a marine freight container. The system further includes a propeller and a power coupling operably connecting the engine and the propeller such that the propeller is rotatably drivable by the engine, wherein the power coupling does not extend through a hull of the marine vessel. | 08-20-2009 |
John Samuel Mccown, Florence, SC US
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20150052058 | Auction for medical image diagnostic services - A medical image interpretation services system and method is disclosed. The system or method determines a calculated workload based on reference workload values for the medical procedure codes associated with the medical image exams that a medical image interpreter has already won or has a probability of winning. The system or method can prevent a medical image interpreter (such as a radiologist, a pathologist, or a dermatologist) from bidding if the calculated workload exceeds workload limits set by the medical image interpreter or set by the system. | 02-19-2015 |
Jonathan Mccown, Dillsburg, PA US
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20130211622 | Hashed Strings for Machine-to-Machine Communication Based on Time and Secret Strings - Methods, devices, and storage media provide for receiving a request to invoke a machine-to-machine communication to permit remote control of a device, wherein the request includes a device string that identifies the device and one or more secret strings; generating one or more hashed strings based on the request and a current time; and transmitting a remote control request to the device, wherein the remote control request includes the one or more hashed strings and the one or more secret strings. | 08-15-2013 |
20150067798 | SELECTIVE COMPLEX DATA ENTRY FROM ONE TIME PASSWORDS FOR AUTHENTICATION - A one time password (OTP) associated with a client device, and a padding rule, of a plurality of possible padding rules, associated with the client device may be determined. A padded OTP that include the OTP and additional data may be formed based on the padding rule. The padding rule may be associated with at least one of a position of the OTP within the padded OTP, a characteristic of the additional data, or a characteristic of the padded OTP. The padded OTP may be provided to the client device. A selection of a portion of the padded OTP may be received from the client device, and the client device may be authenticated when the selected portion of the padded OTP corresponds to the OTP. If the selected portion of the padded OTP does not correspond to the OTP, other actions may be performed based on the selected portion. | 03-05-2015 |
Jonathan D. Mccown, Dillsburg, PA US
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20130169434 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVOKING A SECURITY FUNCTION OF A DEVICE BASED ON PROXIMITY TO ANOTHER DEVICE - An approach for enabling a security function of a mobile device to be activated based on a change in proximity of another device is described. A notification service determines whether a proximity threshold between a first device and a second device is satisfied based on pairing information corresponding to a wireless link between the first device and the second device. The notification service also generates a control signal to activate a security function to restrict access on either the first device or the second device based on the determination. | 07-04-2013 |
Matthew F. Mccown, Wildwood, MO US
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20100068698 | PRODUCTION OF INFECTIOUS HEPATITIS C VIRUS PARTICLES IN CELL CULTURE - The present invention provides for novel methods of producing high levels of infectious HCV genotype 1 virus particles in cell culture systems. The availability of HCV genotype 1 virus (principally associated with liver disease in most regions of the world) that can undergo the complete viral cycle in cultured cells is beneficial for the discovery and development of novel therapies for the treatment of HCV. | 03-18-2010 |
Michael Mccown, Bastrop, TX US
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20110094496 | Mechanical Damper Control - A mechanical damper control can be used to regulate the temperature of a smoker, barbecue grill, or generally any stove chamber. The mechanical damper control includes a housing that can be coupled to an inlet or outlet of a stove chamber, either directly or using an adapter. A temperature responsive expandable member and a damper are coupled to each other, and to the housing. A damper adjustment can be manipulated to just close the damper at a point when the stove has reached a desired temperature. Further changes in the temperature of the stove chamber cause the expandable member to expand or contract, resulting in a corresponding opening or closing of the damper to maintain the stove chamber at a substantially constant temperature. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael G. Mccown, Austin, TX US
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20130070044 | Communication Systems - An integrated home health system includes a television-based patient station, a first provider station for providing telemedicine or other healthcare services to a patient located at the patient station, a second provider station for providing caregiver services to the patient, a third provider station for providing emergency response services to the patient and a system management station coupled together by a data network. In addition to various management operations performed on behalf of the integrated home health system, the system management station is further configured to provide various home health services to the patient located at the patient station, either alone, or in conjunction with one or more of the first, second and/or third provider stations. | 03-21-2013 |
Steven H. Mccown, Rigby, ID US
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20080280592 | WIRELESS DEVICE MONITORING METHODS, WIRELESS DEVICE MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - Wireless device monitoring methods, wireless device monitoring systems, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one embodiment, a wireless device monitoring method includes accessing device configuration information of a wireless device present at a secure area, wherein the device configuration information comprises information regarding a configuration of the wireless device, accessing stored information corresponding to the wireless device, wherein the stored information comprises information regarding the configuration of the wireless device, comparing the device configuration information with the stored information, and indicating the wireless device as one of authorized and unauthorized for presence at the secure area using the comparing. | 11-13-2008 |
20080291013 | WIRELESS DEVICE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND MONITORING DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Wireless device monitoring systems and monitoring devices include a communications module for receiving wireless communications of a wireless device. Processing circuitry is coupled with the communications module and configured to process the wireless communications to determine whether the wireless device is authorized or unauthorized to be present at the monitored area based on identification information of the wireless device. Methods of monitoring for the presence and identity of wireless devices are also provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20090216680 | Systems and Methods for Performing File Distribution and Purchase - A secure computing module (SCM) is configured for connection with a host device. The SCM includes a processor for performing secure processing operations, a host interface for coupling the processor to the host device, and a memory connected to the processor wherein the processor logically isolates at least some of the memory from access by the host device. The SCM generates a secure digital signature for a financial transaction and enables controlled content received through the host device. File distribution is performed from a content provider to a buyer or from a reseller to a buyer. The file distribution includes a financial transaction using secure digital signatures and possibly message encryption. The digital signatures and transaction details are communicated to appropriate financial organizations to authenticate the transaction parties and complete the transaction. The controlled content is transferred to the buyer from either the content provider or the reseller. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216681 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING WIRELESS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A secure computing module (SCM) is configured for connection with a host device. The SCM includes a processor for performing secure processing operations, a host interface for coupling the processor to the host device, and a memory connected to the processor wherein the processor logically isolates at least some of the memory from access by the host device. The SCM also includes a proximate-field wireless communicator connected to the processor to communicate with another SCM associated with another host device. The SCM generates a secure digital signature for a financial transaction package and communicates the package and the signature to the other SCM using the proximate-field wireless communicator. Financial transactions are performed from person to person using the secure digital signature of each person's SCM and possibly message encryption. The digital signatures and transaction details are communicated to appropriate financial organizations to authenticate the transaction parties and complete the transaction. | 08-27-2009 |
20120066518 | CANISTER-BASED STORAGE SYSTEM SECURITY - Security is provided for a data set stored in a data storage canister. The data set has a data size when received for storage within the canister. At least one data security operation is performed on the received data set to generate secure data having a secure data size that may be different than the set data size. The secure data is stored on at least one data storage device within the canister. Any information about the secure data size is kept from the data producer sending the data set for storage. | 03-15-2012 |
Steven Harvey Mccown, Rigby, ID US
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20090141896 | PROCESSING MODULE OPERATING METHODS, PROCESSING MODULES, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - A processing module operating method includes using a processing module physically connected to a wireless communications device, requesting that the wireless communications device retrieve encrypted code from a web site and receiving the encrypted code from the wireless communications device. The wireless communications device is unable to decrypt the encrypted code. The method further includes using the processing module, decrypting the encrypted code, executing the decrypted code, and preventing the wireless communications device from accessing the decrypted code. Another processing module operating method includes using a processing module physically connected to a host device, executing an application within the processing module, allowing the application to exchange user interaction data communicated using a user interface of the host device with the host device, and allowing the application to use the host device as a communications device for exchanging information with a remote device distinct from the host device. | 06-04-2009 |
20110145152 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND FUNDS TRANSFER VIA A PAYMENT PROXY SYSTEM - Systems, apparatus, and methods for verifying a user's identity and conducting a transfer of funds via a payment proxy system are herein provided. A message including a request for verification of the user's identity and/or a transfer of funds via a proxy payment system may be received. The message may also include user identification information and/or a token. Completion of the identification verification and/or requested funds transfer may be dependent upon verification of user identification information and/or a token. | 06-16-2011 |
20110231292 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR PROXIMITY-BASED PEER-TO-PEER PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - In a system, method, GUI, apparatus, and/or computer-readable media for providing a secure, proximity based peer-to-peer payment transaction service a signal may be received from a personal electronic device (PED) by a server. An identity of the PED may be verified based on the received signal and, upon verification the PED may be enabled to discover one or more offers to participate in a transaction provided by one or more sellers. A selection and acceptance of an offer may be received from the PED and funds to a seller providing the selected offer. | 09-22-2011 |
Thomas Mccown, Carrboro, NC US
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20150238550 | AAV Vectors Targeted to Oligodendrocytes - The invention relates to chimeric AAV capsids targeted to oligodendrocytes, virus vectors comprising the same, and methods of using the vectors to target oligodendrocytes. | 08-27-2015 |
William R. Mccown, Winter Springs, FL US
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20080227648 | Winding for Use in High Temperature Superconducting Generator - A winding for use in a superconducting electric generator having a rotating rotor assembly surrounded by a non-rotating stator assembly is provided. The winding comprises at least one conductor structure associated with a component in the superconducting electric generator. The conductor structure comprises a plurality of conductive elements formed from a high temperature superconductive material. At least a portion of the conductive elements is arranged in a transposed relationship. A protective shell is positioned about the conductive elements and formed from a high strength alloy suitable for cryogenic temperatures. | 09-18-2008 |
20090315425 | SUPERCONDUCTING COIL SUPPORT STRUCTURES - Support structures ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100201220 | ROTOR WINDING SHIELD FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A generator rotor core ( | 08-12-2010 |