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Andrew T. Middleton, Spring, TX US
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20130125938 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A POWER SUPPLY IN A CLOSURE ELEMENT OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A dishwasher includes an open-face tub and a closure element selectively closing the open face of the tub and housing a user interface powered by a rechargeable power supply, such as a battery, operatively coupled to a power charger. In one embodiment, the user interface is not removable from the closure element, and the power charger may be remote from the closure element to selectively provide power to the rechargeable power supply. In another embodiment, the closure element may include a first door and a second door, with each door having an inductive part for formation of an inductive coupling to charge the rechargeable power supply when the doors are in juxtaposition. | 05-23-2013 |
20140319990 | APPLIANCE WITH CLOSURE ELEMENT HAVING AN OPERATIVE DEVICE - An appliance that conducts a useful cycle of operation on an article comprises a treating chamber receiving the article and having an access opening. A first closure element selectively closes at least a first portion of the access opening, and a second closure element movable relative to the first closure element selectively closes at least a second portion of the access opening. An operative device can be coupled to the second closure element. A cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device is routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and is operatively connected to the device on the second closure element. | 10-30-2014 |
Anthony P. Middleton, Round Rock, TX US
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20150076976 | Modular Data Center Cabinet Rack - A cabinet rack includes a frame having first and second sides, and first and second power distribution unit brackets. The first power distribution bracket is connected to a first edge of the first side of the frame via a first rotating mount. The second power distribution bracket is connected to a first edge of the second side of the frame via a second rotating mount. | 03-19-2015 |
20150334866 | Modular Data Center Cabinet Rack Guide and Retention Mechanism - A modular data center includes a first alignment component, and a second alignment component. The first alignment component is mounted at a first location on a floor of the modular data center, and is configured to align a cabinet rack within a rack slot of the modular data center. The second alignment component is mounted at a second location on the floor, and is configured be placed in physical communication with the cabinet rack in response to the cabinet rack being fully inserted in the rack slot | 11-19-2015 |
Christopher Charles John Paul Middleton, Guelph CA
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20160107070 | ALL-TERRAIN BOARD VEHICLE - An all-terrain board vehicle includes wheels characterized by a large bore hollow hub configuration comprised of an inner race portion that is held stationary of radial movement once connected to a frame, and a rotatable outer race that acts as a ground surface contacting member. The frame is pivotally connected to each wheel by a steering mechanism containing a pivoting axis located centrally in a longitudinal direction and set perpendicular to an inclination subtended from the axis of the wheel in relation to the ground. Rider weight directed towards the left or right side of the vehicle's longitudinal orientation induces a steering effect wherein each wheel pivots laterally along its axis in the opposite direction of rider lean, following the rotational path defined by the central rotating axis within the steering mechanism and due to the angular orientation of the axis and the opposing ground force upon each wheel. | 04-21-2016 |
Daniel Middleton, Independence, MN US
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20160073101 | MULTI-TARGET CAMERA CALIBRATION - Techniques for calibration of image capturing devices are described herein. The techniques include capturing one or more images at a first target, capturing one or more images at a second target, capturing one or more images at a third target, capturing one or more images at a fourth target, and calibrating a multi-camera system based on the captured images. | 03-10-2016 |
Daniel C. Middleton, Orono, MN US
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20160063714 | IMAGE LOCATION SELECTION FOR USE IN DEPTH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM - Image location selection is described for use in a depth photography system. In one example, a method includes receiving a selection from a user of a position in a captured image, comparing the selected position to objects in the image, selecting whether the selected position is intended to be within an object or outside an object, refining the position based on the selection, and determining a depth for an object corresponding to the refined position. | 03-03-2016 |
David Desmond Middleton, Malmo SE
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20090149250 | DYNAMIC GAMING ENVIRONMENT - A method and device are provided for providing a dynamic gaming environment. Physical circumstance information relating to a gaming device, such as ambient conditions or geographic location information, may be identified. A gaming application executing on the gaming device may provide or modify a gaming environment based on the identified physical circumstances information. | 06-11-2009 |
David H. Middleton, Jacksonville, FL US
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20160103756 | APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - A system stores a plurality of chapters, a plurality of sections each associated with a chapter, a plurality of control points each associated with a section, a plurality of assessment points each associated with a control point, and a plurality of attributes each associated with an assessment point. The system retrieves application information corresponding to an application. The system determines that one of the plurality of stored attributes applies to the application and assigns an attribute score to the application based on the determination. The system calculates various scores based on the attribute score and other scores including, an assessment point score, a control point score, a section score, and a chapter score. Based at least in part upon at least one of these scores, the system determines a strength of the application. | 04-14-2016 |
Don Middleton, Delta CA
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20090017800 | FM TRANSMITTER CONTROL - Disclosed is a method for adaptively controlling transmission of FM signals from an electronic device such as a mobile phone handset. In one embodiment, the geographical location of the handset is determined. Based on the location of the handset, it is checked whether in this location, the FM transmissions are allowed or not. If the FM transmissions are allowed, the handset can start an FM transmission. However, if in this location the FM transmissions are not permitted, then the processing unit of the handset is informed that FM transmissions are not allowed and the FM transmissions are disabled. Also a specific message can be shown on the display of the handset. | 01-15-2009 |
Garyland Kirk Middleton, Thomasville, GA US
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20160031110 | DYNAMICALLY DIRECTED WORKPIECE POSITIONING SYSTEM - In various embodiments, a dynamically directed workpiece positioning system may include a transport, a sensor positioned to detect a workpiece on the transport, a cutting member positioned along or downstream of the transport, and a computer system. The sensor may scan the workpiece as the workpiece is moved relative to the transport by a human operator or a positioning device. Based on the scan data, the computer system may generate commands to guide the human operator or positioning device in moving the workpiece to a desired position corresponding to a cut solution for the workpiece. Optionally, the computer system may cause the cutting member to be repositioned while the workpiece is being moved relative to the transport. Once the workpiece is in the desired position, the transport may be used to move the workpiece toward the cutting member. Corresponding methods and apparatuses are also disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
Joe Middleton, Seaside, CA US
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20150173443 | Portable Hat Band Indicia - An indicia apparatus has a first panel having an area carrying one or more of graphical or textual indicia, and apparatus enabling joining the panel to a strap or hat band of a hat. | 06-25-2015 |
Kenneth Shea Middleton, Corpus Christi, TX US
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20140266745 | Portable Fluid Level Alarm System - A portable solar-powered fluid level alarm system which uses a fluid level sensor electrically connected to electronic controls in a control box. The control box is mounted on an elongated member extending from a base which holds the system upright. The electronic controls within the control box operate up to four different alarms, including an audio alarm, a visual alarm, a remote notification signal via a global positioning system (“GPS”), and a remote notification signal via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The alarm system is also a keyed system so that once an alarm sounds only authorized personnel may deactivate it. | 09-18-2014 |
Laura H. Middleton, Soddy Daisy, TN US
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20140303628 | TISSUE CAVITATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A percutaneous surgical device and method for creating a cavity within tissue during a minimally invasive procedure. A cavitation device includes a shaft interconnected to a flexible cutting element. A flexible cutting element has a first shape suitable for minimally invasive passage into tissue. The flexible cutting element has a means to move toward a second shape suitable for forming a cavity in tissue. When used in bone, the resulting cavity is usually filled with bone cement or suitable bone replacement material that is injectable and hardens in situ. The disclosed cavitation device and methods can be used for the following applications: (1) treatment or prevention of bone fracture, (2) joint fusion, (3) implant fixation, (4) tissue harvesting (especially bone), (5) removal of diseased tissue (hard or soft tissue), and (6) general tissue removal (hard or soft tissue). | 10-09-2014 |
Michael Middleton, San Diego, CA US
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20150309137 | MRI-BASED FAT DOUBLE BOND MAPPING - Techniques, apparatus and systems are described for using parameters including chain length, number of double bonds and number of double-double bonds of a complex, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-generated fat spectrum to determine the composition and properties of fat and to perform various diagnostic functions. In one aspect, a method using MRI to characterize fat includes acquiring a magnetic resonance (MR) image that includes MR data from a target, determining fat characterization parameters based on the acquired MR data, and using the determined fat characterization parameters to produce a relationship between regions of fat and/or water in the MR image. | 10-29-2015 |
Orville Middleton, Winnipeg CA
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20160053190 | Processing Diesel Fuel From Waste Oil - There is disclosed a system and method for processing diesel fuel from petroleum-based waste oil on a small scale compared to conventional methods for re-refining waste oil to a valuable product. In an embodiment, the method comprises dehydrating waste oil to remove water from the waste oil, and operating a vertical cylindrical reactor to induce pyrolysis of the dehydrated waste oil and convert it into a hydrocarbon vapour phase. The hydrocarbon vapour derived from pyrolysis is condensed and distilled using a distillation tower to produce diesel fuel, heavy liquid hydrocarbon, light liquid hydrocarbon and light hydrocarbon vapour. A filtering step cleans the processed diesel fuel to obtain a clean diesel fuel product. | 02-25-2016 |
Patrick Middleton, Greenbrae, CA US
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20140006215 | PROVIDING TRAVEL DESTINATION INFORMATION | 01-02-2014 |
Paul D. Middleton, San Francisco, CA US
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20130143655 | ELECTRONIC TOY - An electronic game device including a first sensor section hingedly connected to a second sensor section. One or more proximity sensors and one or more output devices are operatively connected to the sensor sections by circuitry. The first sensor section and the second sensor section each include a sensor space such that placement of an object in the sensor space of the associated sensor section may actuate the one or more proximity sensors of that sensor section. The circuitry is configured to determine whether the proximity sensors are actuated and to emit an output signal. Hinges allow the game device to be folded from a linear game orientation, to a multi-dimensional game orientation, and to a bi-linear game orientation. | 06-06-2013 |
Peter Mark Middleton, Houston, TX US
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20140036960 | Modular Thermowell and Method - A thermowell is provided for positioning on a pipeline or tank to measure the temperature. The thermowell comprises a head for receiving a probe, and the well has a closed end. An elongated hollow tubular connects the head and the well. The tubular includes one or more tubular parts, each of a selected axial length, joined by a friction welding to one of the more of the head, the well or another of the tubular parts. | 02-06-2014 |
20140109970 | METAL CONE PLUG VALVE - The cone plug valve includes a valve body, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a valve stem, and a cone supported on the valve stem. The metal cone is rotatably separate from the valve stem but moves axially in response to axially movement of the valve stem. A seat is fixably positioned within the valve body for sealing engagement with the cone, which has a sealing surface extending outward from the cone shaped exterior surface for sealing with the seat to close off flow through the valve body. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110617 | PLUG VALVE WITH INTEGRATED HARD FACE SEAT - A plug valve includes a valve body ( | 04-24-2014 |
Rondo P. Middleton, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20140128282 | IMMUNE FUNCTION BIOMARKERS - The invention provides biomarkers associated with age related immune function and the use of the biomarkers to identify compositions useful for strengthening immune function in animals and to determine if an animal is responding to treatment targeted to strengthen the immune system. | 05-08-2014 |
20140309137 | GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH LEAN PHENOTYPE AND USES THEREOF - Gene expression profiles associated with improved or maintained lean body mass or reduced body fat are disclosed. The gene expression profiles were determined in adipose, liver, and muscle tissue of animals subjected to lean-promoting regimens such as consumption of a high protein diet, ingestion of conjugated linolenic acid, and/or increased exercise. Methods of using such profiles for the identification of pharmaceutical substances, nutraceutical substances, dietary substances, or treatment regimens that modulate or contribute to desired phenotypes in animals are also disclosed | 10-16-2014 |
Ryan Middleton, Leichhardt AU
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20160050895 | TRANSGENIC NON-HUMAN ORGANISMS WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL TSPO GENES - The present invention relates to transgenic animal models. Specifically, the present invention relates to transgenic animal models for applications associated with TSPO-related normal physiology, diseases and disorders. The present invention features a transgenic nonhuman animal comprising cells with at least one copy of a non-functional, endogenous TSPO gene. Also disclosed are compounds for investigating or modulating TSPO-related functions. | 02-25-2016 |
Scott D. Middleton, Nisku CA
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20120291294 | RECIPROCATING POWER TOOL - A reciprocating power tool and drive mechanism with a drive shaft mounted for reciprocating movement relative to a housing along a center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft. The drive shaft has a front end adapted to attach to an external shaft or tool attachment, a rear end, and a slot oriented perpendicular to the center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft between the front and rear ends. A motor driven shaft imparts rotary movement to a pinion gear, which meshes with a crown gear to impart rotary motion to the crown gear about its center axis. A drive pin connected to the crown gear has an eccentric pin eccentrically offset relative to the center axis of the crown gear for engagement in the slot of the drive shaft so as to impart the reciprocating movement to the drive shaft on rotation of the crown gear. | 11-22-2012 |
Steve Middleton, Cicero, IN US
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20150226789 | TEST BOARD AND METHOD FOR QUALIFYING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AND/OR REPAIR PROCESS - A method for qualifying circuit board fabrication, assembly, and repair processes includes establishing primary assembly process specifications and secondary repair process specifications. A group of test circuit boards is assembled using the primary assembly process, with each board having a section of components linked together to provide functional circuits and a section of components daisy-chained together to provide non-functional circuits, and with each section also including SIR test patterns and CAF test patterns. A subset of the assembled test boards is then repaired using the secondary repair process. A sample of each set of the test boards is exposed to test conditions including thermal cycle test conditions, humidity test conditions, and vibration test conditions. Inner layer build quality, surface cleanliness, circuit performance, and solder joint quality are then evaluated using the provided circuitry. | 08-13-2015 |
Steven Middleton, Pointe-Claire CA
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20080302496 | Latex-treated filler slurries for use in papermaking - A continuous filler treatment process has been developed to enhance the fixation of anionic latex on filler in a short time. In this process anionic polymer dispersions (latex) are added to common papermaking filler slurries at ambient temperature and then mixed with water of temperature higher than the glass transition temperature (T | 12-11-2008 |
20110308753 | LATEX-TREATED FILLER SLURRIES FOR USE IN PAPERMAKING - A continuous filler treatment process has been developed to enhance the fixation of anionic latex on filler in a short time. In this process anionic polymer dispersions (latex) are added to common papermaking filler slurries at ambient temperature and then mixed with water of temperature higher than the glass transition temperature (T | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas Middleton, Boston, MA US
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20140219118 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAY OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT RESPONSIVE TO LOCATION - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222573 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCRYPTING LOCATION BROADCASTS - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCRYPTING LOCATION BROADCASTS - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items. | 08-07-2014 |
Tim Middleton, Perth AU
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20150373117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING USE OF AN IN-MEMORY DATA GRID WITH A MULTITENANT APPLICATION SERVER ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with an embodiment, the system supports use of an in-memory data grid or other distributed memory environment, for example Oracle Coherence. A partition provides a runtime and administrative subdivision or slice of an application server domain. An application can be deployed to a particular partition, or otherwise associated with a particular domain partition name. The domain partition name can be used by the data grid to enable a separation of data between different partitions or between tenants associated with those partitions. In some embodiments, one or more data grid services, for example caches and clustered services, can be shared across multiple partitions. Alternatively, the data grid can provide read-shared/write-specific access to data grid services, in which multiple partitions can share an initial set of data, but their subsequent modifications to that data are then isolated from each other. | 12-24-2015 |
Tripp Middleton, Greensboro, NC US
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20130221030 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS - Liquid dispensing systems for use with a bag having a pre-attached spigot are shown and described, in one example, a system includes a cavity for receiving the bag of liquid. A spigot-recess is configured to engage the spigot. A top plate assembly is locatable at or near the top of the system, the top plate assembly including a pressure plate for placing downward force on the bag of liquid. The system also includes a lifting plate for placing an upward pressure on the bag of liquid. | 08-29-2013 |
20130240562 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A liquid dispensing system for use with a bag having a pre-attached spigot includes a cavity arranged to receive the bag of liquid. A spigot-recess is configured to engage the spigot of the bag of liquid. A top plate assembly is locatable at or near the top of the system, the top plate assembly including a pressure plate arranged to apply a downward force on the bag of liquid. The system also includes a lifting plate arranged to apply an upward pressure on the bag of liquid. | 09-19-2013 |
20140291350 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A liquid dispensing system for use with a bag having a pre-attached spigot includes a cavity arranged to receive the bag of liquid. A spigot-recess is configured to engage the spigot of the bag of liquid. A top plate assembly is locatable at or near the top of the system, the top plate assembly including a pressure plate arranged to apply a downward force on the bag of liquid. The system also includes a lifting plate arranged to apply an upward pressure on the bag of liquid. | 10-02-2014 |