Walters, MA
Bertram L. Walters, Duxbury, MA US
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20120240869 | CONDENSING GAS APPLIANCE AND CONDENSATE TRAP THEREFOR - A condensing fuel-fired appliance has a condensate trap that includes a trap body; a float; a flue gas inlet port for the introduction of flue gas into the interior region of the trap body; a condensate outlet port for the discharge of condensate from the interior region; and a flue gas outlet port for the discharge of flue gas from the interior region of the trap body. The float is configured to move in response to condensate collected in the interior region of the trap body to a position to substantially block the discharge of flue gas from the interior region through the flue gas outlet port. The float is also configured to move to a position to substantially block the discharge of flue gas from the interior region through the condensate outlet port when there is little or no condensate in the interior region of the trap body. | 09-27-2012 |
20130118608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAPPING AND NEUTRALIZING CONDENSATE IN A CONDENSING GAS APPLIANCE - A drain system is configured to collect condensate from flue gas generated by a condensing fuel-fired appliance. The drain system includes a drain body defining an inlet positioned to receive condensate in the drain body, a drain opening positioned to deliver condensate from the drain body, a passage extending between the inlet and the drain opening, and a seat surface disposed within the passage. A float moves within the passage of the drain body at a location between the inlet of the drain body and the seat surface of the drain body. The float moves to a position contacting the seat surface defined by the drain body to block the flow of flue gas through the passage of the drain body when there is little or no condensate in the passage. A neutralizing agent is positioned along the passage of the drain body for contact with condensate in the passage. | 05-16-2013 |
20150323265 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A COMPACT DESIGN - Disclosed is a heat exchanger having an economizer configured as a ring of tubes in a periphery of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a cylindrical flue collector and a manifold at either end of the cylindrical flue collector. The manifold has a plurality of chambers. The manifold can be made of steel or plastic and governs fluid flow rate and direction within a ring of tubes. At least two rings of heat exchanging tubes, an outer ring and an inner ring, are within the cylindrical flue collector. The rings of tubes are concentric with respect to each other. | 11-12-2015 |
Brian Walters, Holliston, MA US
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20120143785 | Proxies for Actively Managed Funds - Among other things, receiving public information about an actively managed fund, selecting a group of financial assets, determining a group of weights corresponding to the group of financial assets thereby determining a weighted group of financial assets, the weights being determined based only on the public information, and publishing the contents of the weighted group of financial assets, wherein an expected valuation of the weighted group of financial assets is within a threshold percentage of an expected valuation of the actively managed fund. | 06-07-2012 |
Colin Walters, Westford, MA US
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20090144283 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING FILE USAGE INFORMATION - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for tracking local and remote file usage, and aggregating the resulting file usage statistics for presentation to a user. The operating system of a local computer can track and generate local file usage statistics, such as most recently used files and editing time. A Web application or service, such as an email or word processing application or service, can record the file usage data for a user's remote stored or served files. A file usage aggregator module, which can be located or resident in the operating system of the local computer or hosted at a Web site, can receive and combine the local and remote file usage statistics. The file usage aggregator module can generate a display of the aggregated file usage statistics, so that local and remote files are listed in a most-recently used order, on a combined basis. | 06-04-2009 |
20090210870 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ORDERED DOWNLOAD SELECTIONS BASED ON USAGE INFORMATION - Embodiments relate to a platform for generating ordered download selections based on usage information. A download site can provide a selectable or searchable set of applications to download. The download site collects usage information from online desktops operating on a set of clients. The online desktop of each client samples the applications being used on the client at given intervals and reports the client's usage statistics to the download site. The download site aggregates the usage information received from participating clients and collectively orders applications for download, according to usage rank. A work processing application used by the most users in the last day or other period may be listed first, followed by the second-most used, and so forth. The sampling of actual application usage, instead of for instance download totals, allows the download site to provide downloads in an order most closely approximating users' actual usage behavior. | 08-20-2009 |
20090222463 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A JOURNAL PAGE - An embodiment relates generally to a method of displaying information. The method includes monitoring any user activity within at least one application executing on a computer and detecting a completion of a user activity. The method also includes creating a link to the completed user activity and placing in the link in a time-ordered sequential basis in a journal section of a desktop of the computer. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222735 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING BROWSER HISTORY USING SYNDICATED DATA FEEDS - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for enhancing browsing history using syndicated data feeds. A browser contains a navigation manager that captures and tracks the URLs (universal resource locators) of the Web sites and subsections of sites that a user visits. The captured URL pathways are stored to a navigation record. In addition, the presence and identify of RSS feeds which the user has chosen to activate is also recorded. Upon return to the same Web site or other location, the navigation manager directs the user to the specific section of the Web site associated with the RSS feed, such as media lists, photography upload sections, or other portions of a Web site. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222736 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A FILTER MODULE FOR A BROWSER HISTORY - An embodiment relates generally to a method of filtering for a browser. The method includes providing a browser with a browser history function, the browser history function configured to store each site web page visited and stored in time sequential order as a browser history. The method also includes providing a filter module for the browser; and applying the filter module to the browser history function to eliminate intermediary web pages from entering the browser history. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222899 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNIFIED LOGIN TO MULTIPLE NETWORKED SERVICES - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for unified login to multiple networked services. A user operates a browser to access a Web site, such as an email portal. The user is presented with a query box to input login information such as a user name and password to view email from an email account. Upon entry of login information to the email or other site, a login manager captures the login information to automatically transmit that information to a local program and associated networked sites or services, such as messenger or media services, that accept the same login information. The login manager logs the user into that program and additional services without the user having to re-enter the same login information. The additional services can be accessed via an online desktop, and the user can configure the additional local programs or registered services via that desktop or other interface. | 09-03-2009 |
20100299617 | IDENTITY MANAGEMENT FOR OPEN OVERLAY FOR SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE SERVICES - Methods and systems can manage the multiple identities used by a user. The user's existing contact lists, website accounts, buddy lists, and the like are analyzed to determine the identities used by the user. A graph is then constructed in order to track and integrate the multiple identities of the user in a social network. The social network graph may then be used by a social network overlay so that the user can share information across their different identities with different users that only know some of the user's multiple identities. | 11-25-2010 |
20120233263 | IDENTITY MANAGEMENT FOR OPEN OVERLAY FOR SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE SERVICES - Methods and systems to manage users of a social network. The method includes receiving, at a server, a request to contact a user from another user of a social network based on a selected one of a plurality of associated identity resources of the user known by other users. The method also includes restricting views of other users for the identity of the user to the selected one of the plurality of associated identity resources. | 09-13-2012 |
20140258422 | PROVIDING SOCIAL NETWORK USER DISCUSSIONS - Discussion of content between users of social networks is described. A request from a first user to discuss content with a recipient user in a first social network is received, wherein the recipient user has a first identifier in the first social network. A request from a second user to discuss content with the recipient user in a second social network is received, wherein the recipient user has a second identifier in the second social network. A discussion is initiated between the second user and the recipient user about the content in the second social network. The recipient user is tracked in view of the first identifier in the first social network and the second identifier in the second social network. | 09-11-2014 |
Colin G. Walters, Cambridge, MA US
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20140101425 | MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A plurality of operating system (OS) components is stored in a storage location on a computing device. A user may selected a set of OS components to use when the computing device boots. A boot location is created and links to the set of OS components are stored in the boot location. The computing device may boot using any one of a plurality of boot locations. | 04-10-2014 |
Dan Walters, Somerville, MA US
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20160140340 | SIDE-CHANNEL LEAKAGE EVALUATOR AND ANALYSIS KIT - A method for analyzing side-channel leakage of an application running on a device including loading the application on a system comprising a device simulator, wherein the application is configured to accept public inputs and secret inputs and selecting a set of public inputs. The method includes, for each public input in the set of public inputs, executing the application on the system comprising the device simulator based on a respective public input and a first value for a secret input and extracting first intermediate values for the simulated device, and executing the application on the system based on the respective public input and a second value for the secret input and extracting second intermediate values for the simulated device. The method includes determining an amount of dependency of a location of the simulated device on the secret input based on a plurality of the first and second intermediate values. | 05-19-2016 |
Jeff Walters, Marshfield, MA US
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20090027281 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Stray Voltage Detection - Systems, methods, and apparatuses may be provided for stray voltage detection. The systems, methods and apparatuses may include providing a first antenna at a first location relative to a monitored equipment or structure, where the first antenna may be operative to detect a first electric field strength at the first location, providing a second antenna at a second location relative to the monitored equipment or structure, where the second antenna may be operative to detect a second electric field strength at the second location, and detecting a stray voltage based at least in part upon the detected first electric field strength and the second electric field strength. | 01-29-2009 |
20090222223 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREETLIGHT MONITORING DIAGNOSTICS - One or more example diagnostics may be implemented as part of an intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency (RF) device that is in communication with an equipment or fixture such as a luminaire. Example diagnostics can determine a status such as a fixture malfunction, a cycling condition, a miswiring configuration, or another condition. The determined status can be wirelessly transmitted from the intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency device to a network server via a network. The network may be a network of intelligent luminaire managers and/or RF devices. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREETLIGHT MONITORING DIAGNOSTICS - One or more example diagnostics may be performed by a network server for a network of intelligent luminaire managers or other radio frequency (RF) devices. The network server may receive messages or information from one or more of the plurality of networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices. The network server may perform diagnostics based upon the received messages or information from one or more of the plurality of networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices. The network server may also leverage knowledge of respective statuses of at least a portion of the plurality of the networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices to determine a system-level status. | 09-03-2009 |
20120072138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREETLIGHT MONITORING DIAGNOSTICS - One or more example diagnostics may be implemented as part of an intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency (RF) device that is in communication with an equipment or fixture such as a luminaire. Example diagnostics can determine a status such as a fixture malfunction, a cycling condition, a miswiring configuration, or another condition. The determined status can be wirelessly transmitted from the intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency device to a network server via a network. The network may be a network of intelligent luminaire managers and/or RF devices. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeff D. Walters, Marshfield, MA US
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20100287081 | LIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING NETWORKED INTELLIGENT LUMINAIRE MANAGERS - A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network. | 11-11-2010 |
20110288658 | LIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING NETWORKED INTELLIGENT LUMINAIRE MANAGERS - A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network. | 11-24-2011 |
John H. Walters, Townsend, MA US
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20080318198 | System and method for draft selection and participation therein - A fan-based draft is disclosed whereby fans select an | 12-25-2008 |
20120101603 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRAFT SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION THEREIN - A fan-based draft is disclosed whereby fans select an 8 | 04-26-2012 |
Kevin G. Walters, Feeding Hills, MA US
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20120183371 | Engineered Lumber Panel Fastener - A fastener adapted for anchoring engineered lumber panels has a threaded portion with a double included securement thread having an included angle between 15° and 25°. The ratio of the major thread diameter to the minor diameter exceeds 2.0 to provide a large thread surface to resist pull out. The fastener also includes a drill tip having an effective diameter substantially equal to the minor diameter of the thread. The fastener is configured to resist cocking upon being driven into the engineered lumber panel and to resist marring of the panel fascia. | 07-19-2012 |
20140304973 | Fastener Installation Tool for Roof Truss Framing and Construction System - An installation tool for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections is adapted to drive screws at a pre-established angle. The tool preferably includes a rotary driver assembly and a telescopic tube assembly. A guide assembly is mounted adjacent the outer end of the telescopic tube assembly. Locating structures function to properly precisely set the drive angle of the screw. A stabilizer prevents the screw from moving during the installation. The guide assembly is also configured to provide a marking for inspection purposes. | 10-16-2014 |
20150101462 | Fastener for Installation Tool for Roof Truss Framing and Construction System - An installation tool fastener is particularly adapted for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections and is particularly adapted for use with an installation tool. The installation tool fastener has a head with a maximum head diameter and a recess for coupling with a drive coupler. The shank of the head has an unthreaded portion and a uniform thread which has a major diameter approximately equal to the maximum diameter of the head. The head preferably has a slight taper. The thread preferably has a 7.5 thread per inch pitch and a thread angle from approximately 25° to 45°. In one embodiment for a 6 inch fastener, the thread length is approximately 5 inches and extends along the tapered distal tip. | 04-16-2015 |
Kyle Walters, Cambridge, MA US
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20120182724 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A low profile lighting apparatus is characterized by a battery housing, a rail-engaging plate connected to the housing by a pair of arms, and a recessed activating push-button located between the arms and adjacent the rail-engaging plate. A flexible resilient tab, also recessed between the arms, secures the apparatus to a rail. A lock-out switch is built into a plug for closing an end of the housing. The plug has three discrete rotational positions, one for attachment, a second for activation of an illumination source, and a third for preventing accidental activation of the illumination source by requiring simultaneous axial pressure and rotation. Instead of the plug, a hinged door having a sliding latch part can be utilized. The sliding latch part includes a pair of resilient legs that cooperate with surfaces inside the door to urge the latch part toward a latching condition. | 07-19-2012 |
Kyle A. Walters, Boston, MA US
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20110047679 | ADJUSTABLE HELMET AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A helmet, adjustable longitudinally and laterally to fit a variety of head configurations, includes an outer shell having front and a rear shell parts, which are movably joined with one another, and an adjuster. The rear outer shell and/or the front outer shell can include first and second lateral shell portions separated by a slot. The adjuster can move the first and second lateral shell portions away from one another from a narrowed mode to a widened mode to increase the lateral dimension of the helmet. Simultaneously, the adjuster can move the front and/or rear shell to increase the longitudinal dimension of the helmet as the first and second lateral shell portions move from a narrowed mode to a widened mode. A method is also provided for effecting the longitudinal and lateral adjustments of the helmet. | 03-03-2011 |
Robert E. Walters, Northborough, MA US
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20090282083 | CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE DATABASE AUDITS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for improving configuration of database audits. Multiple audits can be created for a database. Any one of the audits can be turned off without impacting an operation of any remaining audits. Database audits can be ported from one database server instance to another. Database audit metadata is stored in a database separately from a database server instance to which the database is attached. The database can be detached from the database server instance and attached to a second database server instance, with the database audit metadata moving along with the database automatically. Any audits associated with the database audit metadata are automatically activated for the second database server instance. Database audits can be configured using a hierarchical model. | 11-12-2009 |