Bernhardt, US
Bruce Bernhardt, Wauconda, IL US
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20090153398 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM OSCILLATOR | 06-18-2009 |
Bruce A. Bernhardt, Wauconda, IL US
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20140378158 | ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD TO 4G-MOBILE POSITIONING - A mobile device and a method and circuit for determining a position of the mobile device is disclosed. A positioning signal is received at a communication circuit of the mobile device. The received positioning signal is sent from the communication circuit to a position-determining module for determining the position of the mobile device from the positioning signal. A switch may be configured to selectively couple the position-determining module to the communication circuit. | 12-25-2014 |
Bruce Allen Bernhardt, Wauconda, IL US
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20120109979 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR ESTABLISHING A PRIORITIZED MEDIA-FILE PLAYLIST AT MEDIA DEVICE - An apparatus, and an associated method, facilitates selection of a media file for play-out at a media player, such as a media player forming part of a wireless device. Prioritization criteria is used to prioritize a plurality of media files according to a prioritization criteria. And, once prioritized, a playlist is established. The playlist is used in the selection of a media file to be played out at the media-file player. | 05-03-2012 |
20140171128 | HARVESTING COMMUNICATION PARAMETER OBSERVATIONS IN GNSS-DENIED ENVIRONMENTS - A method includes receiving location information from a mobile device, the location information indicating a location of a mobile device operating the mobile device in a global positioning navigation satellite system (GNSS)-location-denied environment. One or more communication parameters associated with communications between the mobile device and a network can be identified. The communication parameters can be associated with the location of the mobile device. The mobile device can provide the location information using a social networking site, for example, using a check-in feature or drop-down location menu. | 06-19-2014 |
20140218241 | AUGMENTING LOCATION DATA AT A MOBILE DEVICE - Mobile devices are able to determine their location based radio transmitters that are visible at the device to provide geographic location services. A knowledge of the location of the transmitters is required for the mobile device to determine a location estimate, however this can be difficult in network environments where the transmitters are temporary and their locations are not identified in location databases. Locations of temporary transmitters can be provided to mobile devices in order to augment the available location data used in determining the mobile device location. 3 | 08-07-2014 |
20140274116 | MOBILE DEVICE LOCATION ESTIMATION - The present disclosure is directed towards mobile device location estimation, and more particularly, to indoor mobile device location estimation. One computer-implemented method includes using indoor floor map, indoor wireless local area network (WLAN) access point (AP) location map and constructing a pseudo-AP map associated with an indoor location, wherein the pseudo-AP map includes at least one pseudo-AP, each pseudo-AP a function of at least a radio-frequency (RF) signal strength indication (RSSI) associated with at least one actual AP associated with the indoor location; estimating a mobile device location within the boundaries of the indoor location using at least one actual AP associated with the indoor location, and at least one pseudo-AP from the pseudo-AP map associated with the indoor location; and using the estimated mobile device location for indoor navigation within the indoor location. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133171 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING A DUAL-MODE DUAL-BAND GNSS/M-LMS PSEUDOLITES RECEIVER - A method, device and circuit for determining a position of a mobile cellular communication device is disclosed. A pseudolites positioning signal is received in a first frequency band at an antenna of the mobile cellular communication device. The pseudolites signal is converted from the first frequency band to a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) frequency band to obtain a corresponding positioning signal in the GNSS frequency band. The converted positioning signal is delivered to a GNSS chipset of the mobile cellular communication device. The GNSS chipset determines the position of the mobile cellular communication device using the converted positioning signal. | 05-14-2015 |
20150177360 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CLOCK ACCURACY IN A WIDE AREA POSITIONING PSEUDOLITE RECEIVER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a frequency drift of clock of a mobile communication device is disclosed. A first positioning signal, such as M-LMS signals, is received at a first positioning engine of the mobile communication device controlled by the clock. A second positioning signal, such as GNSS signals, is received at a second positioning engine of the mobile communication device controlled by the clock. A first position is determined from the first positioning signal, and a second position is determined from the second positioning signal. A difference between the first position and the second position is determined, and the frequency drift of the clock is determined from the difference between the first position and the second position. The frequency drift determined may be subsequently applied to the clock, and thus enhance the accuracy of M-LMS positioning when GNSS signals are unreliable. | 06-25-2015 |
David Bernhardt, Hudson, MA US
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20150037983 | OPTICAL HEAT SOURCE WITH RESTRICTED WAVELENGTHS FOR PROCESS HEATING - A semiconductor manufacturing system or process, such as an ion implantation system, apparatus and method, including a component or step for heating a semiconductor workpiece are provided. An optical heat source emits light energy to heat the workpiece. The optical heat source is configured to provide minimal or reduced emission of non-visible wavelengths of light energy and emit light energy at a wavelength in a maximum energy light absorption range of the workpiece. | 02-05-2015 |
David A. Bernhardt, Romeo, MI US
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20080207345 | Removable Insert for a Bowling Ball - A bowling ball thumb insert has a first and second sleeve. The second sleeve is retained in the first sleeve. The first sleeve has a coupling mechanism including a ledge extending radially inward towards the center of the sleeve. A positioning gap is adjacent the ledge. A second sleeve is positioned inside the first sleeve. The second sleeve includes a coupling mechanism. The second sleeve coupling mechanism includes a wing extending radially outward from the outer surface of the second sleeve. The wing passes through the positioning gap. When one of the sleeves is rotated with respect to the other, the sleeves lock together. | 08-28-2008 |
20080318701 | Custom Bowling Center Ball System - A bowling center bowling ball system has a mechanism to size a bowler's hand. The mechanism provides the bowler with a hand size, selected from a small number of hand sizes, that corresponds to the best bowling ball fit for the bowler. A plurality of bowling balls each having a desired weight and hole set is provided. The hole sets corresponds to the small number of hand sizes. The plurality of individual balls are coded such that once the bowler has his hand size and ball weight, the bowler can select his specific bowling ball using the coded system on the bowling balls to provide the bowler with a desired weight bowling ball and finger hole set that corresponds to the bowler's hand size. | 12-25-2008 |
David K. Bernhardt, Hudson, MA US
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20090189766 | REMOTE WAFER PRESENCE DETECTION WITH PASSIVE RFID - The present invention involves a system and method of remotely detecting the presence of a wafer comprising, a passive RFID circuit, wherein the RFID circuit is attached to an end of a transfer arm located inside a vacuum chamber of an ion implantation system, a reader located outside the vacuum chamber, and wherein the RFID tag provides an indication relating to whether or not a wafer is secured by the transfer arm. | 07-30-2009 |
Don Bernhardt, Walled Lake, MI US
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20080303332 | VEHICLE SEAT CONNECTION - A vehicle seat comprises a seat bottom with a frame with a slot or a pivotal connection. A seat back has a frame with the other of the slot and the pivotal connection to cooperate with the seat back for collapsing the seat back upon the seat bottom. A receiver is mounted to one of the seat bottom or the seat back with a first locking component and an insert is mounted to the other with a second locking component. The seat back is assembled to the seat bottom by pivoting the seat back to align the receiver and insert and translating the seat back along the slot until the insert is inserted into the receiver and the locking components are locked. The vehicle seat connection permits the seat bottom and seat back to be fabricated at separate facilities and then shipped to an assembly facility. | 12-11-2008 |
20090102261 | Seat track assembly - This invention relates to a vehicle seat track assembly. The assembly comprises a first track member having an upwardly facing bearing surface and a second track member for attachment to a vehicle seat, the second track member having a downwardly facing bearing surface. A cage is disposed between the first track member and the second track member. The cage carries a rolling element that is in rolling engagement with the upper and lower bearing surfaces to provide longitudinal movement of the first track member relative to the second track member. The cage is provided with at least one pad section for engaging at least one of the upwardly and downwardly facing bearing surfaces. In an unloaded state, the at least one pad section separates the upwardly and downwardly facing bearing surfaces from each other by a distance which is greater than the diameter of the rolling element. | 04-23-2009 |
20120268665 | Vehicle with Flexible Display - A vehicle has self-contained, stand-alone flexible displays in a wide variety of locations and serving a wide variety or purposes, such as entertainment, safety warnings, operating instructions, maps, vehicle information, etc. The displays may be positioned on a vehicle interior component having a contoured surface profile, or may be movable from a generally concealed storage position to an extended position. The display may be rolled like a scroll in a storage position. The displays may show a single picture, multiple pictures on sequential frames, interactive videos, etc. and may include audio information, touch screen switches, etc. | 10-25-2012 |
Eric M. Bernhardt, Akron, OH US
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20150068356 | CABLE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a cable assembly. Specifically, the cable assembly includes a segment having a first cable and a second cable. The first cable defines an inner channel. The second has a non-circular cross-sectional shape and is slidably disposed in the inner channel. The non-circular cross-sectional shape of the second cable may improve the frictional coefficient between the first cable and the second cable. | 03-12-2015 |
Gary Colin Bernhardt, East Hills, NY US
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20090103313 | COVER DEVICE FOR COMPACT FLOURESCENT LAMPS - A device for enhancing the appearance of a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and changing the optical properties of light emitted by the CFL is provided. The device for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) includes a cover configured for obscuring the compact fluorescent lamp; and an attachment mechanism configured for coupling the cover to the compact fluorescent lamp by engaging an inner surface of the compact fluorescent lamp. The attachment mechanism includes at least two resilient fingers for engaging at least two spaced apart inner surfaces of the compact fluorescent lamp. | 04-23-2009 |
Greg Bernhardt, Hopkins, MN US
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20100318200 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Building Summary Dashboard - A method and system for providing an integrated building summary dashboard application. The dashboard can be implemented, for example, as a Rich Internet Application (RIA), which integrates with multiple data sources. A data warehouse can be utilized to consolidate and store the data related to a particular dashboard. The dashboard can be configured by integrating high-level metrics with key performance indicators to provide an overview, which can then be granularized to provide detailed information. The dashboard can also be configured to include a data chart that provides a “glimpse” of information associated with key performance indicators. The data chart can be configured to utilize a target bar as input to an interactive what-if analysis, and an output can be utilized to automatically drive control automation system changes. | 12-16-2010 |
20120245968 | BUILDING SYSTEM CONTROL AND EQUIPMENT FAULT AND DEGRADATION MONETIZATION AND PRIORITIZATION - An approach for monetizing performance of building system equipment such as HVAC equipment. Expected and actual performance curves may be obtained for the HVAC equipment. Differences between the curves may indicate energy consumption. The energy consumption may be monetized. The monetizing may be of degradation that occurs when the equipment deteriorates, incurs a fault or has a loss of performance as accrued over time. Monetizing may incorporate maintenance and capital risk exposure. The monetizing may be a conversion of analyses of the equipment to money in real time. Performance monitoring of the equipment may incorporate predictive trending which may lead to fault prognosis and preventative maintenance. Automation of the conversion may result in immediate information and feedback to customers. The information may be stored for historical purposes and future analyses. | 09-27-2012 |
20130339080 | BUILDING SYSTEM CONTROL AND EQUIPMENT FAULT AND DEGRADATION MONETIZATION AND PRIORITIZATION - An approach for monetizing performance of building system equipment such as HVAC equipment. Expected and actual performance curves may be obtained for the HVAC equipment. Differences between the curves may indicate energy consumption. The energy consumption may be monetized. The monetizing may be of degradation that occurs when the equipment deteriorates, incurs a fault or has a loss of performance as accrued over time. Monetizing may incorporate maintenance and capital risk exposure. The monetizing may be a conversion of analyses of the equipment to money in real time. Performance monitoring of the equipment may incorporate predictive trending which may lead to fault prognosis and preventative maintenance. Automation of the conversion may result in immediate information and feedback to customers. The information may be stored for historical purposes and future analyses. | 12-19-2013 |
Greg Bernhardt, Thornton, CO US
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20130121686 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERING NETWORK TOPOLOGY - A method for determining network topology of a provider network includes selecting a first network element, selecting a first port on the first network element, and iteratively performing connectivity validation tests using the first port, wherein each connectivity validation test is associated with a type of network element and yields a result that indicates whether a second port on a second network element of the associated type is connected to the first port. A system for discovering topology of a network, the system comprising a topology discovery engine in operable communication with a near network element and operable to identify a first port of a far network element that is connected to a second port of the near network element by remotely altering operation of the near network element to cause the second network element to respond in a manner that identifies the first port. | 05-16-2013 |
Gregory Bernhardt, Boise, ID US
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20090248715 | OPTIMIZING HIERARCHICAL ATTRIBUTES FOR OLAP NAVIGATION - OLAP navigation is simplified by optimizing the displayed hierarchies. An OLAP navigation user interface displays the hierarchies that are navigable and can be drilled down into. In this way, a user is shown the items within the OLAP data that may be drilled down into instead of being shown every item. When determining the items to display for navigation, any hierarchies with a single level and/or any attributes that also are used as levels are not shown within the user interface. This helps the user choose the displayed item that will have be most capabilities for OLAP interaction. Navigation of the OLAP data is simplified for the user since the number of items displayed is reduced. | 10-01-2009 |
Gregory L. Bernhardt, Boise, ID US
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20080294601 | Data Relevance Filtering - Data relevance filtering may be provided. First data comprising a plurality of items may be received. Next, relevance information corresponding to the data may be received. The relevance information may comprise a relevance threshold. Then a filter based upon the received relevance information may foe created and the data may be queried using the created liter to create a result. The result may be limited by the relevance threshold and may include a subset of the plurality of ferns included in the data. Next, the result of the data query may be displayed. The result may include a first portion corresponding to the subset of the plurality of items, a second portion indicting a number of items in the plurality of items minus the number of items in the subset of the plurality of items, and a third portion corresponding to negative items within the plurality of items. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295007 | Data Visualization - Data visualization may be provided. First, a data cell may be displayed. Then a request may be received to expand the data cell into a plurality of sub-cells. A sum of the data corresponding to the plurality of sub-cells may equal a value corresponding to the data cell. Next, a number of sub-cells in the plurality of sub-cells may be determined. Then, a graphical representation of data corresponding to the plurality of sub-cells may be displayed when the determined number of sub-cells in the plurality of sub-cells is greater than a predetermined value. The graphical representation may be displayed in place of the data cell. Next, information corresponding to the plurality of sub-cells may be displayed when a user selectable element hovers over the graphical representation. | 11-27-2008 |
20080319822 | Method and system for creating and trading schedules - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate employees in accurately specifying and weighting preferences in the form of a bid to be used in a preferential bidding system (“PBS”) at the time schedules are created and shifts are assigned and to facilitate creating shift trade requests after schedules are created and shifts are assigned. The systems and methods present a sequence of questions to determine relative importance and weighting of criteria specified as preferences for a schedule bid and then provide a read back explaining how PBS will interpret the criteria and weighting at schedule creation. Systems and methods are also provided to display visual representation of shifts. The visual representation includes a horizontal bar that serves as a timeline. The height and/or the color of segments of the bar are changed to depict active and inactive periods of work. Systems and methods are also provide to filter, on the fly, a listing of shifts as criteria are specified as a preference for a schedule bid or as a filter criteria to identify desirable shift trades. | 12-25-2008 |
Jay G. Bernhardt, Liverpool, NY US
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20120234424 | Garden Hose with Spiral Guard - An improved hose has a TPE cover layer disposed radially over an inner tube layer and reinforcing braid layer. A D-profile spiral guard is disposed atop the cover layer with a flat side of the D profile facing the cover layer. Hose connectors or end couplings are designed to be tough and durable, and not crush and deform in rough use. The hose end couplings are each retained with an external ferrule having internal spiral lands and grooves so that the spirals of the ferrule follow the spiral guard, to form an interference fit on the cover layer and spiral guard of the hose. | 09-20-2012 |
Jeff R. Bernhardt, Woodinville, WA US
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20080270350 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULARIZING DATA FLOWS - Systems, devices, and methods for modularizing data flows and for providing stand-alone execution of incomplete data flows are provided based on an improved data warehousing framework. Data flow modularization and code reuse is improved through the use of the disclosed flowlets and allows for consistent and efficient standalone testing of incomplete data flows. The disclosed details enable various refinements and modifications according to system design considerations. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270424 | STANDALONE EXECUTION OF INCOMPLETE DATA FLOWS - Systems, devices, and methods for modularizing data flows and for providing stand-alone execution of incomplete data flows are provided based on an improved data warehousing framework. Data flow modularization and code reuse is improved through the use of the disclosed flowlets and allows for consistent and efficient standalone testing of incomplete data flows. The disclosed details enable various refinements and modifications according to system design considerations. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey Bernhardt, Woodinville, WA US
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20110307866 | MULTI-ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION OF DATA INTEGRATION PROJECTS - A system and method for facilitating execution of one or more data integration projects in multiple environments or an environment that undergoes changes. Each project has a set of project parameters, which are bound to environment variables. Each environment has a corresponding environment representation with environment variables and corresponding values. Each project is mapped to an environment representation. Values of environment variables are provided to projects with corresponding parameters. When one or more projects are changed to a different environment with a different corresponding environment representation, the environment variable values of the new environment representation are provided to the projects. When an environment change is reflected in the environment representation, the changed variable values are provided to mapped projects. | 12-15-2011 |
20150012907 | MULTI-ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION OF DATA INTEGRATION PROJECTS - A system and method for facilitating execution of one or more data integration projects in multiple environments or an environment that undergoes changes. Each project has a set of project parameters, which are bound to environment variables. Each environment has a corresponding environment representation with environment variables and corresponding values. Each project is mapped to an environment representation. Values of environment variables are provided to projects with corresponding parameters. When one or more projects are changed to a different environment with a different corresponding environment representation, the environment variable values of the new environment representation are provided to the projects. When an environment change is reflected in the environment representation, the changed variable values are provided to mapped projects. | 01-08-2015 |
Jeffrey M. Bernhardt, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090079977 | Calibrated Analyte Concentration Measurements in Mixtures - The concentration of analytes in a complex mixture can be ascertained by spectroscopic measurement, even if the spectra of substances other than the analyte overlap with that of the analyte. Both independently measured concentrations of the analyte in a training set and of the analyte spectrum are used. Variances in the spectral data attributable to the analyte are isolated from spectral variances from other causes, such as compositional changes associated with different samples that are independent of the analyte. For the special case of noninvasive glucose measurements on the skin of biological organisms, the volume averaged glucose in the sample is predicted from the blood glucose. A test for over-fitting of the data is also described. | 03-26-2009 |
20110037977 | Calibrated Analyte Concentration Measurements in Mixtures - The concentration of analytes in a complex mixture can be ascertained by spectroscopic measurement, even if the spectra of substances other than the analyte overlap with that of the analyte. Both independently measured concentrations of the analyte in a training set and of the analyte spectrum are used. Variances in the spectral data attributable to the analyte are isolated from spectral variances from other causes, such as compositional changes associated with different samples that are independent of the analyte. For the special case of noninvasive glucose measurements on the skin of biological organisms, the volume averaged glucose in the sample is predicted from the blood glucose. A test for over-fitting of the data is also described. | 02-17-2011 |
20120320375 | Apparatus for Stabilizing Mechanical, Thermal, and Optical Properties and for Reducing the Fluorescence of Biological Samples for Optical Evaluation - An apparatus is presented for stabilizing an optical, thermal, and mechanical interface between a spectroscopic and/or imaging system and a biological sample. The apparatus includes a window retainer having a retainer surface and a well. The retainer surface surrounds the well. Further, the retainer surface is substantially planar. An optical window is located in the well. The optical window comprises a first and second surface. The second surface is in contact with the window retainer. The first surface is substantially flush with the retainer surface. The apparatus further includes an attachment mechanism coupling the window retainer to the biological sample such that a fluid, gel, adhesive or elastomer interposed between the optical window and the biological sample is trapped in the well. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeffrey R. Bernhardt, Woodniville, WA US
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20080242406 | DIGITAL GAME DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMING DEVICES - Systems and methods of providing digital game content to a portable game system may include a digital content source and an authentication system in communication with the portable game system. The portable game system may receive a digital game content from the digital content source. The digital game content may be stored in a storage component in the portable game system. The digital game content may be activated by a user of the portable game system, for example. After activating, the digital game content may be changed from a demonstration version when an electronic credential may be present in the portable game system. | 10-02-2008 |
Jeffrey R. Bernhardt, Woodinville, WA US
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20080243697 | DIGITAL GAME DISTRIBUTION AND ROYALTY CALCULATION - Systems and methods of digitally distributing digital game content and tracking royalties for the digital game content may include a correlated title key, retail key, and license key. The a correlated title key, retail key, and license key may be used to generate a royalty rate. For example, a royalty rate may be generated based on the license key. Additionally, a royalty price may be generated based on the title key. Then, a royalty amount may be computed by multiplying the royalty rate and the royalty price. The royalty amount may be stored in a retailer account that corresponds to the retail key. | 10-02-2008 |
Kyle Bernhardt, Newton, MA US
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20130085718 | Generating An Analytical Energy Model - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a system, for generating an analytical energy model from a conceptual representation or a mass form model. In one aspect, actions include receiving a conceptual representation of a building including one or more user-defined floor levels and multiple surfaces defining volumetric space, and, responsive to a request to generate an analytical energy model, automatically generating the analytical energy model by: deriving geometric information from the conceptual representation; defining one or more mass volumes; algorithmically assigning one or more surface types to mass volume surfaces; defining one or more thermal mass zones based on the mass volumes and a corresponding number of user-defined floor levels; deriving thermal properties of the one or more thermal mass zones; and combining the defined one or more thermal mass zones, the derived thermal properties, and predefined analytical energy model parameters to generate the analytical energy model. | 04-04-2013 |
Michael Bernhardt, Buffalo, NY US
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20150173340 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING FRUIT FLIES - Disclosed herein is a trap for flying pests that does not require the use of chemicals and can be packaged in such a way that it can be present in public areas without being unsightly or intrusive. The trap is reusable, easy to set up, easy to clean, and easy to operate. An example trap includes an outer wall containing a solution, an inner wall extending into the solution, and a space formed between the outer wall and the inner wall. The trap also includes an air pump and one or more air supply conduits that supply air from the air pump to the solution. The air forms bubbles in the solution that rise in the space formed between the outer wall and the inner wall and that cascade downward within the inner wall and into the solution. The cascading bubbles serve to capture flies that land on the bubbles and retain the flies within the trap. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael D. Bernhardt, Buffalo, NY US
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20150052799 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING FRUIT FLIES - Disclosed herein is a trap for flying pests that does not require the use of chemicals and can be packaged in such a way that it can be present in public areas without being unsightly or intrusive. The trap is reusable, easy to set up, easy to clean, and easy to operate. An example trap includes a gathering vessel, fluid trap, conduit, vacuum, and timing device. The gathering vessel includes a container to hold attractant bait. One end of the conduit is coupled to the gathering vessel and the other end designed to be submerged within fluid inside the fluid trap. The vacuum is coupled to the fluid trap and removes air from the fluid trap to cause air and flies to flow from the gathering vessel, through the conduit, and into fluid inside the fluid trap. The timing device periodically activates and deactivates the vacuum. | 02-26-2015 |
Michael J. Bernhardt, Meridian, ID US
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20120241785 | VERTICAL LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH NICKEL SILICIDE BONDING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Various embodiments of light emitting devices, assemblies, and methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a lighting emitting device includes forming a light emitting structure, and depositing a barrier material, a mirror material, and a bonding material on the light emitting structure in series. The bonding material contains nickel (Ni). The method also includes placing the light emitting structure onto a silicon substrate with the bonding material in contact with the silicon substrate and annealing the light emitting structure and the silicon substrate. As a result, a nickel silicide (NiSi) material is formed at an interface between the silicon substrate and the bonding material to mechanically couple the light emitting structure to the silicon substrate. | 09-27-2012 |
20130026481 | TEXTURED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Textured optoelectronic devices and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a method of manufacturing a solid state optoelectronic device can include forming a conductive transparent texturing material on a substrate. The method can further include forming a transparent conductive material on the texturing material. Upon heating the device, the texturing material causes the conductive material to grow a plurality of protuberances. The protuberances can improve current spreading and light extraction from the device. | 01-31-2013 |
20140346553 | VERTICAL LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH NICKEL SILICIDE BONDING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Various embodiments of light emitting devices, assemblies, and methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a lighting emitting device includes forming a light emitting structure, and depositing a barrier material, a mirror material, and a bonding material on the light emitting structure in series. The bonding material contains nickel (Ni). The method also includes placing the light emitting structure onto a silicon substrate with the bonding material in contact with the silicon substrate and annealing the light emitting structure and the silicon substrate. As a result, a nickel silicide (NiSi) material is formed at an interface between the silicon substrate and the bonding material to mechanically couple the light emitting structure to the silicon substrate. | 11-27-2014 |
Miranda Bernhardt, Durham, NC US
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20120271100 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC - The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena. | 10-25-2012 |
20150094524 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC - The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena. | 04-02-2015 |
Miranda L. Bernhardt, Chicago, IL US
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20130017602 | MODULATION OF OOCYTE MEIOTIC PROGRESSION AND OOCYTE ACTIVATION - The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation. | 01-17-2013 |
Paul A. Bernhardt, Alexandria, VA US
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20090284408 | EXPANDABLE SIGNAL CALIBRATION TARGET - A high frequency signal calibration target deployable in outer space includes an expandable and electrically conductive symmetric structure. The structure may mechanically expand from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. Scatter of high frequency signal off of a substantially symmetric signal calibration target may be measured to accurately calibrate systems using high frequency signals. | 11-19-2009 |
20110163903 | Apparatus for Radar Target Cloaking Using Polyhedral Conducting Mesh - An apparatus for interfering with and canceling electromagnetic reflections from a conducting object such as a solid or hollow conducting sphere. The reflection of an incident electromagnetic wave from a conducting sphere can be reduced or cancelled by placing a polyhedral conducting mesh (PCM) around the conducting sphere. The incident EM wave induces electric fields in the region between the conducting mesh and the internal conducting sphere. These induced electric fields may interfere with and in some cases may completely cancel the incident EM wave and thus reduce reflection. The PCM can be tuned to reduce or cancel reflection of incident EM waves at one or more specific frequencies. | 07-07-2011 |
Randal Bernhardt, Antioch, IL US
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20090093394 | Fabric Conditioning Compositions - A fabric softening composition comprising from 1 to 80% by weight of ester-linked quaternary ammonium fabric softening material comprising a quaternised mixture of mono- di- and tri-ester of alkanolamine in which the tri-ester content of said mixture is from 25 to 50% by weight of said mixture, wherein: (i) when the tri-ester content is from 25 to 30% by weight of said mixture the free amine content of the composition is less than 0.5% by weight on the weight of said mixture, (ii) when the tri-ester content is more than 30% by weight of said mixture the free amine content of the composition is less than 6% by weight based on the weight of said mixture, the composition containing less than 1% by weight of free fatty acid based on said mixture. | 04-09-2009 |
Randall J. Bernhardt, Dousman, WI US
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20090152823 | Collet tool holder having adjustable axis - A collet assembly for use on a support device comprising a rotatable base section, a support structure secured to the support device, with the support structure supporting the base section on said support device. The base section has a central axis, and the base section is rotatable with respect to the support member and the central axis to a plurality of positions. The collet assembly includes a locking device for locking the base section at one of the plurality of positions. | 06-18-2009 |
20090160114 | 90 degree table mount - A mounting device for attaching a vise to a work surface so that the vise can be held in a position perpendicular to the work surface. The mounting device has a base having a surface for receiving the vise and an upright section that is perpendicular to the base. The mounting device further has a plurality of bolts or clamps that are used to removably secure the vise to the mounting device and also to secure the mounting device to the work surface. | 06-25-2009 |
Robert Bernhardt, Fargo, ND US
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20140282261 | BUSINESS SOLUTION USER INTERFACE ENABLING INTERACTION WITH REPORTS - Technologies are generally described for providing an interactive user interface for enabling users to interact with reports and other documents associated with an entity on various client devices and to effectively manage business activities from their client device. The business application user interface may enable a user to access work documents on a client device over a network, and to interact with the documents on the client device. The user interface may display reduced thumbnail versions of available reports, select and view them based on one or more roles. The user interface may adapt how a report is displayed in a full size based on the type of device on which the user views the report. | 09-18-2014 |
Roger D. Bernhardt, O'Fallon, MO US
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20090220384 | INTEGRATED PARAFOIL THREAT AGENT SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method for collecting and sensing a column of air in near real-time to detect one or more agents dispersed within the air column is described. The method includes passing the column of air through a port in a parafoil, the parafoil configured with a flow-through sensor suite located in the port and operable such that the column of air passes through the sensor suite, operating the sensor suite to test the column of air for the one or more agents, and receiving test results from the sensor suite. | 09-03-2009 |
20090222207 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PLUME CHARACTERIZATION - A method for mapping, in three dimensions, the contents of a plume within an area is described. The method includes distributing spectrally sensitive sensors on a first surface of a vehicle, distributing spectrally sensitive emitters on a second surface of a vehicle, causing the emitters to output a signal directed through the plume and towards the sensors, receiving at least a portion of the emitter output at the sensors, communicating an output of the sensors, the sensor output caused by the received optical emitter output, to a central processing unit, and analyzing the sensor outputs and time-based vehicle positions to characterize the plume and an area surrounding the plume in three dimensions over a period of time. | 09-03-2009 |
Roger David Bernhardt, O'Fallon, MO US
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20120303261 | Airdrop Controller System - A method and apparatus comprising a housing, a processor unit, a display, a navigation module, and a number of modules. The navigation module is configured to guide an airdrop system to a target location. The number of modules is configured to provide functions for use by a number of operators to perform a mission in addition to an airdrop. | 11-29-2012 |
Thomas Bernhardt, Logan, UT US
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20150032501 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING RISK TOLERANCE AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSARY COSTS IN A DISTRIBUTED BUSINESS PROCESS - Methods and apparatus for simulating risk tolerance and associated adversary costs in a distributed business process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus simulate an interdependent business process, such as a financial transaction system, in a secure distributed manner. Each business entity that is part of the interdependent business process models itself on a local client device at any chosen level of detail. A simulation server connects the separate client based simulations into one large simulation. Details of each local simulation may be hidden from other simulation participants. However, interruptions in business flow caused by simulated disruptions introduced at the simulation server and/or a client device are propagated to all of the effected simulation participants via the simulation server. In addition, the simulation server receives inputs from users indicative of risk tolerance levels and associated response actions. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than a deterrence threshold associated with a particular adversary, the adversary is not deterred from causing a certain disruption to the simulated competitive market environment. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than the deterrence threshold the adversary is deterred. | 01-29-2015 |
Timothy Bernhardt, Meriden, CT US
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20120249267 | RADIO FREQUENCY FILTER STABILIZATION - An assembly and method relates to stabilizing a radio frequency (RF) filter with respect to a housing. The assembly can include a filter component; a housing having a groove to receive the filter component; a cover mounted to the housing to cover the groove; and an elastomeric element disposed between the cover and the filter. The elastomeric element may be one or more tubular pieces. | 10-04-2012 |
20120313733 | PLANAR FILTER ASSEMBLY - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a support assembly for a planar filter. The assembly includes a u-shaped housing with angled surfaces at the inner corners of the u-shape, a first dielectric plate having a first angled surface in contact with one of the angled surfaces of the housing, a second dielectric plate having a second angled surface in contact with the other angled surface of the housing, at least one compressible ring, and a cover. The planar filter is supported between the first dielectric plate and the second dielectric plate. The cover compresses the compressible ring to apply downward force on the first and second dielectric plates. The downward force is translated to an inward force by the angled surfaces of the housing. The angled surfaces of the housing apply an inward force on the first dielectric plate and the second dielectric plate. | 12-13-2012 |
Timothy Bernhardt, Cheshire, CT US
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20150021068 | Multi-Conductor Cables With Spacers For Conductors - Multi-conductor cables for telecommunication systems are disclosed. One multi-conductor cable may include a plurality of fiber-optic conductors and/or power conductors extending within an outer jacket in a main body portion of the cable, and extending outside of the outer jacket in a break-out portion of the cable. A break-out boot may be attached to the outer jacket and may surround the conductors in a break-out portion of the cable. Potting material may be provided in the break-out boot within spaces between adjacent conductors to provide innovative sealing of the break-out portion. | 01-22-2015 |