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Bradley Abeson, Vancouver, WA US
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20120312711 | System and Method for Manufacturing an Improved Film for Medical Supply Packaging - The present invention relates to generating a film suitable for medical packaging. The film is generated by blown film co-extrusion to form a multi-layer film which has a heat resistant layer, a barrier layer and a heat seal layer. The barrier layer includes a high barrier resin and a branched co-polymer. The high barrier resin has a density of at least 0.963 g/cm | 12-13-2012 |
Bradley Alexander Zak, Wilmington, DE US
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20080299322 | Copper (I) Complexes for Deposition of Copper Films by Atomic Layer Deposition - The present invention relates to novel 1,3-diimine copper complexes and the use of 1,3-diimine copper complexes for the deposition of copper on substrates or in or on porous solids in an Atomic Layer Deposition process. | 12-04-2008 |
Bradley Arment, Shelbyville, MO US
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20110247794 | FLATTENED TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Flattened tubes for use in heat exchangers and other systems and associated methods of manufacture and use are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, a method of manufacturing a flattened tube for use in a heat exchanger includes forming a plurality of generally parallel ridges on an internal surface of a generally round tube. The tube can be radially compressed into a generally oblong cross-sectional shape. Individual ridges can be spot welded together at contact points to form a plurality of fluid channels. The ridges can be formed in a generally helical path on the internal surface of the tube. Selected ridges can extend further from the internal surface than other ridges. | 10-13-2011 |
20130167357 | Refrigeration Line Set Fitting and Method of Using the Same to Join Refrigeration Lines to Each Other - A crimp fitting comprises a metal tube wall that forms both a cylindrical tube portion and an adjacent annular O-ring channel portion. The tube wall has a first wall thickness along the cylindrical tube portion and a second wall thickness along at least part of the O-ring channel portion. The second wall thickness is less than the first wall thickness. The cylindrical tube portion and O-ring channel are configured and adapted to encircle a cylindrical end portion of a tube when such end portion of the tube is inserted into the fitting. | 07-04-2013 |
20130220978 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS - Methods for forming flattened tubes are described herein. In one embodiment, internal fins formed on an interior surface of a round tube define a plurality of internal cross channels thereon. The tube is flattened and the internal fins welded together at localized contact points without the use of a brazing or cladding material. | 08-29-2013 |
20140197633 | Fitting for Joining Tubes and Method of Joining Tubes - A crimp fitting comprises a female socket that is configured to be crimped to an end portion of a hard tube. The socket comprises an annealed annular wall that has an inner cylindrical surface portion and at least one annular sealing portion. The cylindrical surface portion lies axially between the socket opening and the annular sealing portion, and has a diameter matched to the OD of the tube. The annular sealing portion has an innermost diameter that is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical surface portion. As the end of the tube is inserted into the socket, the tube cannot slideably contact the annular sealing portion. Thus, the annular sealing portion will not be damaged by the insertion of the tube. Thereafter, the annular sealing portion is radially crimped and ultimately contacts and deforms a portion of the tube in a manner creating interlocking geometry and a pressure seal. | 07-17-2014 |
Bradley Berron, Lexington, KY US
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20120071338 | POLYMERIZATION-BASED AMPLIFICATION FOR IMMUNOSTAINING AND BIODETECTION - The invention provides polymerization-based signal amplification methods in which labeling moieties are incorporated into a polymer mass or film formed at a biorecognition site. When the labeling moieties are fluorescent, the invention can be used to provide an immunofluorescent staining method which is non-enzymatic. The invention also provides kits useful for the immunofluorescent staining methods of the invention. | 03-22-2012 |
Bradley Bezzina, Dearborn Heights, MI US
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20100250069 | PUMP SPEED COMMAND GENERATION ALGORITHM FOR MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL POWER STEERING COUPLING - A method for determining a speed of a power steering pump used in a power steering assembly of a vehicle that has particular application in a vehicle using a magneto-rheological hydraulic power steering (MRHPS) system for improving the fuel efficiency and ride comfort of the vehicle, and for reliable functioning of the power steering system. The method includes determining an angle of rotation of the steering wheel and a rate of change of the angle of rotation of the steering wheel based on the angle of rotation of the steering wheel of the vehicle. The method further includes determining the speed of the vehicle and the speed of the power steering pump based on the angle of rotation of the steering wheel, the rate of change of the angle of rotation of the steering wheel and the speed of the vehicle. | 09-30-2010 |
20120130594 | METHOD FOR MANAGING FAULTS IN A MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A system and method for managing faults occurring in a power steering system in a vehicle is disclosed that has particular application for an MRHPS system to provide reliable functioning of the power steering system. The method includes detecting a fault condition in the MRHPS system and selecting a safe mode from a plurality of predetermined safe modes based on the fault condition. The plurality of predetermined safe modes include a normal operation mode, an engine speed follow mode, a manual mode, a fixed duty cycle mode and a voltage control mode. If a fault condition is detected, the method applies the safe mode to manage the fault condition. | 05-24-2012 |
Bradley Blichfeldt, Savage, MN US
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20090154070 | Modular Power Distribution System and Method - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 06-18-2009 |
20100053850 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane. | 03-04-2010 |
20110122549 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 05-26-2011 |
20110286154 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane. | 11-24-2011 |
20140104737 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane. | 04-17-2014 |
Bradley Botvinick, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20120158610 | Methods of monitoring propofol through a supply chain - Methods of monitoring Propofol through a supply chain are disclosed herein. Consequently, the methods perform authentication of propofol as it is transported through the supply chain to the end user whereby propofol manufacturers and distributors can achieve data and product integrity and ultimately minimize cost. | 06-21-2012 |
Bradley Burres, Cambridge, MA US
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20090024804 | MEMORY CONTROLLERS FOR PROCESSOR HAVING MULTIPLE PROGRAMMABLE UNITS - A parallel hardware-based multithreaded processor is described. The processor includes a general purpose processor that coordinates system functions and a plurality of microengines that support multiple hardware threads. The processor also includes a memory control system that has a first memory controller that sorts memory references based on whether the memory references are directed to an even bank or an odd bank of memory and a second memory controller that optimizes memory references based upon whether the memory references are read references or write references. | 01-22-2009 |
Bradley Caprathe, Livonia, MI US
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20120196880 | PYRAZOLYL AND PYRIMIDINYL TRICYCLIC ENONES AS ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: | 08-02-2012 |
20140051739 | PYRAZOLYL AND PYRIMIDINYL TRICYCLIC ENONES AS ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: | 02-20-2014 |
Bradley Chung, Corvallis, OR US
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20090274911 | Liquid Crystal Display With Polymer Layer Of Varying Thickness And Method Of Producing Such A Layer - Various methods and apparatus relating to a multi-level layer ( | 11-05-2009 |
Bradley Coe, Vancouver CA
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20110224313 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFYING LUNG CANCER AND PROGNOSING LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL - The application provides methods of prognosing, diagnosing, screening and classifying lung cancer patients into poor survival groups or good survival groups. A number of altered genomic regions have been identified that distinguish subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (ADC), specifically between bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) and invasive ADC with BAC features (AWBF), and genes and biomarkers whose expression are altered in individuals with pulmonary ADC according to different survival outcomes. The amplification and/or deletion of these genomic regions, and/or the biomarker expression profiles can be used to classify patients with ADC into a BAC group with excellent survival outcome, or an invasive ADC with BAC features group with higher risk of developing metastatic recurrence and poorer survival outcome. The application also includes kits for use in the methods of the application. | 09-15-2011 |
20130065789 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFYING LUNG CANCER AND PROGNOSING LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL - The application provides methods of prognosmg, diagnosing, screening and classifying lung cancer patients into poor survival groups or good survival groups. A number of altered genomic regions have been identified that distinguish subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (ADC), specifically between bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) and invasive ADC with BAC features (AWBF), and genes and biomarkers whose expression are altered in individuals with pulmonary ADC according to different survival outcomes. The amplification and/or deletion of these genomic regions, and/or the biomarker expression profiles can be used to classify patients with ADC into a BAC group with excellent survival outcome, or an invasive ADC with BAC features group with higher risk of developing metastatic recurrence and poorer survival outcome. The application also includes kits for use in the methods of the application. | 03-14-2013 |
Bradley Corrion, Chandler, AZ US
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20110316807 | DYNAMIC BEZEL FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - An article, device and method may detect a touch of a human hand on an interactive area of a user interface display of a mobile device. A non-interactive area may be displayed on the user interface display in at least a location of the touch of the human hand. | 12-29-2011 |
20140340331 | DYNAMIC BEZEL FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - An article, device and method may detect a touch of a human hand on an interactive area of a user interface display of a mobile device. A non-interactive area may be displayed on the user interface display in at least a location of the touch of the human hand. | 11-20-2014 |
Bradley Durcholz, Warsaw, IN US
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20120316563 | BI-CRUCIATE KNEE SYSTEM - An instrument set and related method for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure are disclosed. The instrument set can include a tibial resection block, a cut guide, and a locking arm. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The cut guide can have a body, a medial arm, and a lateral arm. A medial cut slot can be defined between the body and the medial arm. A lateral cut slot can be defined between the body and the lateral arm. The cut guide can further comprise a tongue extending therefrom. The tongue can be configured to be received by and slidably translate along the slot of the tibial resection block. | 12-13-2012 |
Bradley Duvernay, San Francisco, CA US
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20080235878 | Apparatus and Methods for Lifting Bed Mattresses and/or Tucking in Bed Covers - The invention discloses differing embodiments of apparatus, and methods for their use, which are designed to aide in lifting bed mattresses and tucking in bed covers. In some embodiments, kits are disclosed which include wedge apparatus for lifting bed mattresses, and tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers. In other embodiments, wedge apparatus for lifting portions of bed mattresses are disclosed. In still other embodiments, tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers are provided. Additional embodiments disclose methods for using the kits, wedge apparatus, and tuck apparatus. | 10-02-2008 |
Bradley Lee Eckwielen, Oostburg, WI US
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20080309573 | Modular digital UHF/VHF antenna - The invention relates to Radio Frequency (RF) antennas suitable for receiving and/or transmitting digital signals in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and/or Very High Frequency (VHF) ranges. The invention comprises a modular driven DUV antenna comprising a driven DUV element, an RF signal line RF communicatively connected to the driven DUV element, and an antenna mount supporting the DUV element; and a modular RF signal enhancer, supported by the antenna mount and selected from: an RF amplifier and a passive RF enhancer positioned to enhance the RF performance of the DUV antenna and comprising one of: an RF director, an RF reflector, and an RF booster. | 12-18-2008 |
Bradley Emalfarb, Riverwoods, IL US
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20080295463 | Method for monitoring the dispensing of an alcoholic beverage a container - A method of handling an alcoholic beverage in a container, the method comprising the steps of: at a first location, obtaining an alcoholic beverage in a container having an unopened state, an unsealed/closed state, and an opened state; changing the container, or having the container changed, from the unopened state into the unsealed/closed state; obtaining a closure system that is operably engageable with the container and having first and second states; placing the closure system in the first state in operative engagement, or having the closure system placed in the first state in operative engagement, with the container in one of the unsealed/closed state and opened state; and transporting the closure system from the first location to a second location with the closure system maintained in the first state and operatively engaged with the container. | 12-04-2008 |
20090170580 | Method of playing a game - A method of playing a game including the steps of: providing a cache with a device through which an input can be made by a player to generate output information for the player; placing the cache at a first location; and identifying for a player general location information that will allow the player to navigate to a zone in the vicinity of the cache at the first location but that requires the player to search without the availability of precise location information within the zone to find the cache. | 07-02-2009 |
20110232182 | Planting system - The combination of a container and a growing medium for a plant. The container is made to simulate the appearance of an egg shell bounding a receptacle. The growing medium is provided in the receptacle. | 09-29-2011 |
Bradley Eveleth, Rapid City, SD US
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20080264896 | Beverage bottle carrier and handle - A beverage bottle carrier and handle which may be used with bottle as both a handle and a carrier. The invention includes a top ring having a circumference slightly smaller than the outside circumference of the bottle which is connected by a handle to a bottom ring having a circumference slightly smaller than the outside circumference of the bottle. The bottom ring is pushed down over the body of the bottle to a point below the midpoint of the bottle and the top ring is pushed down over the body of the bottle to a point above the midpoint of the bottle such that the handle may be used to manipulate the bottle. The bottom ring may be pushed to a point above the midpoint of the bottle and the handle then forms a loop which may be used to carry the bottle. | 10-30-2008 |
Bradley Grunden, Midlothian, VA US
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20120186002 | Helmets Comprising Ceramic for Protection Against High Energy Fragments and Rifle Bullets - Helmets for military and other applications that require resistance to high energy fragments and rifle bullets are disclosed. The helmets are fabricated with a combination of ceramic, either as a monolith or as a plurality of discreet pieces, and an inner backing material having a plurality of fibrous layers such as polyolefin and/or aramid fiber layers. | 07-26-2012 |
20120244769 | METHODS TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS-ABILITY OF UNI-DIRECTIONAL COMPOSITES - A method of producing composites useful for the formation of armor and armor sub-assembly intermediates. More particularly, improved ballistic resistant composites and a method for the production of ballistic resistant composites and armor sub-assembly intermediates from composites that have resin-poor surfaces resulting from the non-uniform impregnation polymeric binder materials in fiber layers. | 09-27-2012 |
20130059494 | HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLISTIC COMPOSITES AND METHOD OF MAKING - Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties and retained or improved ballistic penetration resistance properties. The composites are formed from high tenacity fibers having a tenacity of at least about 33 g/denier at ambient room temperature after being modified by a plasma treatment or by a corona treatment, without tenacity loss due to said treatments. | 03-07-2013 |
20140248463 | RIGID STRUCTURE UHMWPE UD AND COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING - Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor. | 09-04-2014 |
20140272267 | TRAUMA REDUCTION WITHOUT BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE REDUCTION - Ballistic resistant composite articles that are resistant to both backface deformation and ballistic penetration. Multiple composites are attached to each other such that fibers in each adjacent composite are oriented at different angles. Each composite has an areal density of at least about 100 g/m | 09-18-2014 |
20140302273 | HIGH LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE UD COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING - Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor. | 10-09-2014 |
Bradley Hasek, Presto, PA US
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20120321504 | AIR HARDENABLE SHOCK-RESISTANT STEEL ALLOYS, METHODS OF MAKING THE ALLOYS, AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE ALLOYS - An air hardenable steel alloy is disclosed comprising, in percent by weight: 0.18 to 0.26 carbon; 3.50 to 4.00 nickel; 1.60 to 2.00 chromium; 0 to 0.50 molybdenum; 0.80 to 1.20 manganese; 0.25 to 0.45 silicon; 0 to less than 0.005 titanium; 0 to less than 0.020 phosphorus; 0 up to 0.005 boron; 0 up to 0.003 sulfur; iron; and impurities. The air hardenable steel alloy has a Brinell hardness in a range of 352 HBW to 460 HBW. The air hardenable steel alloy combines high strength, medium hardness and toughness, as compared with certain know air hardenable steel alloys, and finds application in, for example, any of a steel armor, a blast-protective hull, a blast-protective V-shaped hull, a blast-protective vehicle underbelly, and a blast-protective enclosure. | 12-20-2012 |
Bradley Helsel, Rindge, NH US
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20120044292 | Vacuum Control For Print Head of A Printing System - According to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a controller to maintain negative pressure in a print head of a printing system includes: control loop feedback logic to receive a set point and an output of a vacuum sensor associated with the print head; a regulator coupled with an output of the feedback logic; and a driver coupled with the regulator and configured to output a drive signal to a pump, which is associated with the print head, responsive to an output of the regulator. According to another aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a vacuum control assembly for a printing system includes: a body having one or more associated accumulators; a pump coupled with the body; and one or more flexible tubes coupled with the one or more accumulators associated with the body and configured to restrict air flow within the vacuum control assembly. | 02-23-2012 |
Bradley Howell-Smith, Queensland AU
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20090314232 | OPPOSED PISTON COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine comprising: a shaft ( | 12-24-2009 |
Bradley Huang, Chino Hillls, CA US
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20090165664 | Simulated Mine - According to one embodiment, a simulated mine includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device and a pyrotechnic device disposed in a simulated mine housing that simulates the appearance of an actual mine. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device is operable to transmit a light signal representative of a blast from the actual mine. The pyrotechnic device is operable to detonate simultaneously with transmission of the light signal. | 07-02-2009 |
Bradley Huang, Chino Hills, CA US
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20080286725 | Electrical Power Converter for a Simulated Weapon Device - In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon device. The electrical power converter is operable to receive electrical power from the electrical power system and adjust the electrical power provided to the simulated weapon device such that an operating characteristic of the simulated weapon device remains within one or more specified limits. | 11-20-2008 |
20090053679 | Military Training Device - According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use. | 02-26-2009 |
20100203483 | Blank Firing Simulated Firearm for Use in Combat Training - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition. | 08-12-2010 |
Bradley Hubbard-Nelson, Concord, MA US
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20100017020 | Sorting system - A sorting system and method with a conveyance for transporting items to be sorted at a predetermined speed. An XRF spectrometer subsystem includes at least one x-ray source directing x-ray energy at an item carried by the conveyance and a detector responsive to x-rays emitted by the item and producing a spectral signal characterizing a leading edge of the item and a trailing edge of the item. A diverter subsystem downstream of the XRF subsystem is for diverting sorted items. An electronic processing subsystem is responsive to the detector signal and is configured to determine if the item is to be diverted based on the elemental makeup of the item from its x-ray spectrum. The same processing subsystem is also configured to calculate the position of the item on the conveyance based on the detector signal and together with the predetermined speed of the conveyance controlling the diverter subsystem to divert selected items. | 01-21-2010 |
Bradley Jensen, San Jose, CA US
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20090302421 | Method and apparatus for creating a deep trench capacitor to improve device performance - A deep trench capacitor includes a trench having walls and a floor. The deep trench capacitor also includes a layer of gate oxide on the walls and floor. Gate polysilicon is deposited over the gate oxide. | 12-10-2009 |
20100090308 | METAL-OXIDE-METAL CAPACITORS WITH BAR VIAS - Metal-oxide-metal capacitors with bar vias are provided for integrated circuits. The capacitors may be formed in the interconnect layers of integrated circuits. Stacked bar vias and metal lines in the interconnect layers may be connected to form conductive vertical plates that span multiple interconnect layers. The capacitors with bar vias may be formed by placing multiple vertical plates formed from stacked bar vias and metal lines parallel to each other, alternating the polarity of adjacent vertical parallel plates to form multiple parallel plate capacitors. The parallel plates may be interconnected to form first and second terminals in a capacitor. | 04-15-2010 |
20110233717 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT GUARD RINGS - Integrated circuits with guard rings are provided. Integrated circuits may include internal circuitry that is sensitive to external noise sources. A guard ring may surround the functional circuitry to isolate the circuitry from the noise sources. The guard ring may include first, second, and third regions. The first and third regions may include p-wells. The second region may include an n-well. Stripes of diffusion regions may be formed at the surface of a substrate in the three regions. Areas in the guard ring that are not occupied by the diffusion regions are occupied by shallow trench isolation (STI) structures. Stripes of dummy structures may be formed over respective STI structures and may not overlap the diffusion regions. The diffusion regions in the first and third regions may be biased to a ground voltage. The diffusion regions in the second section may be biased to a positive power supply voltage. | 09-29-2011 |
20120032276 | N-WELL/P-WELL STRAP STRUCTURES - Embodiments of N-well or P-well strap structures are disclosed with lower space requirements achieved by forming the strap on both sides of one or more floating polysilicon gate fingers. | 02-09-2012 |
20120083094 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT GUARD RINGS - Integrated circuits with guard rings are provided. Integrated circuits may include internal circuitry that is sensitive to external noise sources. A guard ring may surround the functional circuitry to isolate the circuitry from the noise sources. The guard ring may include first, second, and third regions. The first and third regions may include p-wells. The second region may include an n-well. Stripes of diffusion regions may be formed at the surface of a substrate in the three regions. Areas in the guard ring that are not occupied by the diffusion regions are occupied by shallow trench isolation (STI) structures. Stripes of dummy structures may be formed over respective STI structures and may not overlap the diffusion regions. The diffusion regions in the first and third regions may be biased to a ground voltage. The diffusion regions in the second section may be biased to a positive power supply voltage. | 04-05-2012 |
20120261738 | N-Well/P-Well Strap Structures - Embodiments of N-well or P-well strap structures are disclosed with lower space requirements achieved by forming the strap on both sides of one or more floating polysilicon gate fingers. | 10-18-2012 |
20130140640 | N-WELL/P-WELL STRAP STRUCTURES - Embodiments of N-well or P-well strap structures are disclosed with lower requirements achieved by forming the strap on both sides of one or more floating polysilicon gate fingers. | 06-06-2013 |
20140159157 | ANTENNA DIODE CIRCUITRY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An integrated circuit with an antenna diode is described. The integrated circuit includes a substrate, a transistor, first and second diffusion regions, and a dummy gate. The transistor and the first and second diffusion regions may be formed within the substrate. The transistor has its gate structure disposed on the substrate. The dummy gate structure may be disposed on a region of the substrate such that it separates the first diffusion region from the second diffusion region. The dummy gate structure may also be coupled to the transistor gate structure. | 06-12-2014 |
Bradley Johnson, Allen, TX US
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20130030856 | System and Method for Customer Discount Management - A method comprises receiving a customer's service cancellation request associated with a selected service, generating and moving a ticket to a service queue, determining a discount amount to offer to the customer, updating a ticket with the discount offer, notifying the customer of the discount offer, receiving an acceptance of the discount offer from the customer, assigning the accepted discount amount to at least one billing item associated with the selected service, receiving a confirmation of the assigned discount by the user, updating the ticket with the confirmed discount assignment, receiving an approval of the discount assignment by a user, generating and storing a billing item record including the approved discount assignment for each of the at least one billing item, updating the ticket with the approved discount assignment, closing the ticket, and generating a customer invoice for a reduced invoice amount in response to the approved discount assignment. | 01-31-2013 |
Bradley Jones, San Anselmo, CA US
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20110170252 | Mobile Computer Stand With Integrated Keyboard - A device for use with a portable computer includes a base, a stand having an upper portion and an adjustable linkage, and a connection mechanism. The base is adapted to rest upon a surface and includes a keyboard that is physically integrated with the base. The stand is attached to the base. The upper portion is adapted to provide a surface upon which a portable computer rests. The upper portion includes an attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion to secure the portable computer physically to the upper portion. The adjustable linkage is connected to the base and is connected to the upper portion of the stand on another end. The adjustable linkage is adapted to position the upper portion of the stand. The connection mechanism provides data communication from the integrated keyboard to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion. | 07-14-2011 |
Bradley Kaanta, Cambridge, MA US
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20130014943 | MICROPLASMA FOR DOWNHOLE COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS - An apparatus and method for elemental analysis of a formation fluid from a subsurface tool having a housing, a sampling probe for collecting a sample of the formation fluid external to the housing, and a microplasma device within the housing and in fluid communication with the sampling probe. The microplasma device includes an upstream gas system, a sampling valve in fluid communication with the sampling probe and the upstream gas system, an expansion chamber for volatizing the formation fluid sample obtained from the sampling valve, and a microplasma chamber in fluid communication with the expansion chamber for ionizing the volatilized fluid sample. | 01-17-2013 |
20140024073 | BIO-MEMS FOR DOWNHOLE FLUID ANALYSIS - A method and apparatus for observing a biological microelectromechanical systems response to a fluid including combining an activator and a fluid wherein the fluid comprises a component from a subterranean formation, exposing the combined activator and fluid to a sensor in a wellbore to observe a biological microelectromechanical systems response, and integrating data from the observing with petrophysical data. A method and apparatus for observing a biological microelectromechanical systems response to a fluid including a housing comprising a biological microelectromechanical observation material, a signal analyzer in communication with the material, and a fluid preparation device positioned to allow fluid to flow to the surface, wherein the fluid comprises a component from a subterranean formation. | 01-23-2014 |
Bradley Kabuyama, New York, NY US
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20120042080 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 02-16-2012 |
Bradley Katsuyama, New York, NY US
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20100332650 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 12-30-2010 |
20130304626 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 11-14-2013 |
20150073967 | TRANSMISSION LATENCY LEVELING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the transmission latency leveling apparatuses, methods and systems provide an electronic bidding order management infrastructure, such as a “point-of-presence,” which receives and routes electronic trading orders from different trading entities at a server via a transmission medium to create a certain amount of transmission latency before the trading orders could arrive at and be executed at electronic exchanges to reduce latency arbitrage and/or order book arbitrage that may be experienced by high frequency trading participants. A similar transmission latency may be applied to the egress transmission of market data updates issued by an electronic exchange. Other techniques for facilitating electronic trading are also disclosed. | 03-12-2015 |
20150088726 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 03-26-2015 |
Bradley Keown, Honea Path, SC US
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20100075873 | Low volatile phosphorous gelling agent - Liquid hydrocarbons are gelled by the introduction of a phosphate ester and a crosslinking agent for use in oil recovery. Generally a proppant, delayed gel breaker and other modifiers are added to the gelled hydrocarbon to improve the oil recovery process. The phosphate ester used in this method and composition for oil recovery has low volatility and good stability during hydrocarbon distillation resulting in improved distillation efficiency in a refinery. | 03-25-2010 |
20140235512 | LOW VOLATILE PHOSPHOROUS GELLING AGENT - Liquid hydrocarbons are gelled by the introduction of a phosphate ester and a crosslinking agent for use in oil recovery. Generally a proppant, delayed gel breaker and other modifiers are added to the gelled hydrocarbon to improve the oil recovery process. The phosphate ester used in this method and composition for oil recovery has low volatility and good stability during hydrocarbon distillation resulting in improved distillation efficiency in a refinery. | 08-21-2014 |
Bradley Kerth, Woodinville, WA US
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20080310722 | IDENTIFYING CHARACTER INFORMATION IN MEDIA CONTENT - Implementations of identifying character information in media content are described. In one implementation, a frame of media content is marked with a frame identifier including one or more known characters. These known characters can uniquely identify the frame of media content. During transmission, compression, decompression, etc., of the frame, loss can occur. This loss can affect a quality of presentation of one or more of the known characters in the frame identifier. Therefore, when the frame is subsequently examined, the frame identifier can be identified, and best matches of known characters from a character recognition library can be found for characters in the frame identifier. | 12-18-2008 |
Bradley Keumpel, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100037570 | Air cleaner assemblies; filter cartridges therefor; features; and, methods - Air cleaner assemblies and serviceable filter cartridges therefor are described. Example filter cartridges described which include a first end cap with a air flow aperture therethrough, having an outer axial surface and axial seal ring thereon. Example arrangements are provided with air flow inlet tube section defining the aperture through the first end cap. Also, water seal arrangements, typically positioned radially inwardly from the air seal arrangement, are described. | 02-18-2010 |
Bradley Knippel, Lino Lakes, MN US
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20100094080 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE DELIVERY TOOL WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD. | 04-15-2010 |
20120253112 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE DELIVERY TOOL WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD. | 10-04-2012 |
20140081077 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE DELIVERY TOOL WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD. | 03-20-2014 |
Bradley Krake, San Diego, CA US
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20100301238 | BI-DIRECTIONAL OVERPRESSURE SHUT-OFF VALVE - A valve assembly includes a valve body, a valve element, a valve actuator, and a fluid-operated switch. The valve body defines a flow passage. The valve element is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve element and is responsive to pressurized fluid supplied thereto and vented therefrom to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position, respectively. The fluid-operated switch has a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a third fluid inlet, an actuator port, and an actuator vent port. The fluid-operated switch is in fluid communication with the valve actuator and is operable to selectively supply pressurized fluid to the actuator via the actuator port, and vent the pressurized fluid from the actuator via the actuator port and the actuator vent port. | 12-02-2010 |
Bradley Kuny, Leduc CA
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20090078730 | Interchangeable utility belt apparatus and system - An apparatus and system for interchanging holders including a first connector with an opening portion and a second connector including a locking portion. The first connector removably connects with the second connector, and the opening portion connects to the locking portion to prevent separation of the second connector from the first connector. | 03-26-2009 |
Bradley Martin, St Fargeau Ponthierry FR
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20100116046 | SAMPLING DEVICE WITH DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON COATING - A diamond-like carbon coating is provided on a metal interior surface of a sample chamber of a well fluid sampling apparatus to render the sample chamber substantially impervious to the absorption of at least H | 05-13-2010 |
20100253933 | IN-LINE MERCURY DETECTOR FOR HYDROCARBON AND NATURAL GAS - A method and a device are presented for measuring the mercury content of hydrocarbon and natural gases in a continuous mode and in-situ in a gas production line in a real time mode, comprising diverting a gas sample from the gas production line in an optical flexible measuring cell for optical detection of the mercury present in the gas production line. | 10-07-2010 |
20130100453 | MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FRACTION DROPOUT USING MICROPATTERNED SURFACES - Accurate, real-time detection of dew point of a gaseous sample can be accomplished using the systems and techniques described herein. A gaseous sampling chamber defining an interior volume includes a patterned structure having a roughened surface exposed to the gaseous sampling chamber. The patterned structure includes an open volume accessible by the roughened surface, for example, representing at least about 10% of the interior volume of the gaseous sampling chamber. An illumination source is configured to illuminate at least a portion of the patterned structure. A light detector is configured to receive at least a portion of illumination returned from the patterned structure. A condensate detector is configured to determine a presence of a condensate on the roughened surface in response to an optical property of the patterned surface as modified by the presence of dew. | 04-25-2013 |
Bradley Martin, Hameau Tilly FR
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20110040501 | REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF RESERVOIR FLUID PROPERTIES - A system, method, and fluid analysis module are provided for the real-time analysis of multiphase fluids. The system generally comprises means for directing a fluid stream from a flow line to a fluid analysis module, a processor and communication means. The fluid analysis module comprises sensor for measurement of at least one property of the fluid. The processor processes the measurement data from the sensor, and the communication means communicates the processed data to a central acquisition unit or computer. | 02-17-2011 |
Bradley Mastrolia, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110114790 | PASSIVE EJECTION SEAT ARM FLAIL RESTRAINT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An ejection seat arm flail injury prevention apparatus comprises a pair of rigid support arms on each side of the ejection seat that deploy outwardly to support a semi-rigid backstop substantially behind the ejection seat occupant. When the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft and is subjected to the windblast, the occupant's arms are allowed to flail in a rearward direction in the windblast until the occupant's arms impact the semi-rigid backstop. The backstop is semi-rigid in that it deforms sufficiently to enable the rearward motion of the occupant's arms to be arrested without impact injury, yet is sufficiently rigid to prevent the occupant's arms from rebounding off the backstop or striking the rigid support arms. | 05-19-2011 |
20150054323 | EJECTION SEAT PAN LIFTER - An aircraft is provided and includes a fixed frame including a ledge and a seat pan on which seating elements for seating an aircraft crewperson are disposable. The seat pan includes a hinge about which the seat pan is pivotable relative to the fixed frame and a flange disposable on the ledge to establish a first pivot position for the seat pan relative to the fixed frame and a seat pan lifter coupled to the fixed frame and selectively interposable between the flange and the ledge to establish a second pivot position for the seat pan relative to the fixed frame. | 02-26-2015 |
Bradley Mays, Kingsley AU
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20110169659 | AMR METER TO ZIGBEE COMMUNICATIONS BRIDGE - A communications bridge facilitates communication between an automatic meter reading (AMR) meter and a home area network (HAN) that uses the ZigBee smart energy (SE) protocol. The communications bridge includes a variety of components, including an AMR receiver, a microcontroller, and a ZigBee radio. The AMR receiver reads AMR data, which is not compatible with the ZigBee SE protocol, from the AMR meter. The microcontroller parses the received AMR data and translates it into corresponding ZigBee data. This ZigBee data is transmitted to other devices on the HAN via the ZigBee radio. The translated AMR meter data can then be presented to a consumer in real-time, enabling the consumer to better understand and manage his or her energy usage. | 07-14-2011 |
Bradley Mccardell, Rochester, MI US
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20090042014 | Compressible molded component - A compressible molded component comprises a compressible cushion member integrally formed with an additional member. The compressible cushion member is comprised of a deformable material formed by an injection molding process. During the molding process, the deformable material is injected in molten form into a core component of a mold, the core component having an array of protrusions. The array of protrusions in the mold forms an array of voids in the compressible cushion member when the component is removed from the mold. The additional member may include a skin member and/or a structural member attached to the compressible cushion member. | 02-12-2009 |
20090144991 | Multi-Component Eating Utensil - An articulating eating utensil consists of a utensil head, a shaft, and a handle. The utensil head and the handle are formed of a first material, and the shaft is formed of a second material. The utensil head is provided as the bowl of a spoon, the tines of a fork, a spatula, or any other utensil head useful in handling food for consumption. In a first configuration, the shaft is retracted within an interior cavity of the handle and the utensil head is pivoted toward the handle, such that the eating utensil is a small and lightweight instrument. In a second configuration, the utensil head is pivoted away from the handle and the shaft is extended from the interior cavity of the handle, such that the eating utensil functions like a traditional non-articulating eating utensil. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159554 | Container Closure - A closure is provided having a base formed of a first material and cap formed of a second material. The first material and the second material are chemically incompatible with one another such that the base and the cap do not bond together when formed using a sequential injection molding process. The cap is movable upon the base between a closed and open configuration. The closure forms a seal impervious to liquids when the cap is in the closed configuration. Alternatively, in the open configuration, the closure is suitable to dispense a product. | 06-25-2009 |
Bradley Mcdill, Smithton, IL US
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20110004955 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 01-06-2011 |
20130276161 | TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 10-17-2013 |
Bradley Noren, Delta CA
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20100152220 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 06-17-2010 |
20110009439 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 01-13-2011 |
20110172258 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 07-14-2011 |
20120270901 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 10-25-2012 |
20140371252 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Processes for making and using compounds of formula (I): | 12-18-2014 |
Bradley Oraw, Mesa, AZ US
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20090322384 | Drive and startup for a switched capacitor divider - Drive and startup circuits are described particularly suitable for use with a switched capacitor divider. In one example, a drive circuit has a level shifter coupled to a gate of each switch of a switched capacitor drive circuit to couple alternating current into the respective gate, a positive phase low side driver coupled to each level shifter to drive the gates of the top switch path through the respective level shifters, and a negative phase low side driver coupled to each level shifter to drive gates of the bottom switch path through the respective level shifters. A startup circuit, such as a capacitive soft start circuit may be used to slow the application of the current to each switch. | 12-31-2009 |
Bradley Patay, San Diego, CA US
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20110294833 | Methods for Healthy Aging - Genome-wide association studies have been used to elucidate genes and/or pathways related to diseases; however, this methodology has yet to be used to understand the phenotype of healthy aging and/or healthspan in humans. | 12-01-2011 |
20130096142 | METHODS FOR HEALTHY AGING - Genome-wide association studies have been used to elucidate genes and/or pathways related to diseases; however, this methodology has yet to be used to understand the phenotype of healthy aging and/or healthspan in humans. | 04-18-2013 |
Bradley Reck, Sterling, VA US
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20120254059 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION VERIFICATION - A system and method for authenticating a physical address submitted in an online communication is disclosed. An online communication comprising a physical address to be verified is received. A verification identification (VID) is requested and received. A transaction verification document (TVD) comprising an indicia indicative of the VID is generated. An electronic copy of the TVD is transmitted. Verification data produced in response to dispatch of a physical embodiment of the TVD is received, wherein the physical embodiment is generated from the electronic copy. The physical address is authenticated based at least in part on the verification data. | 10-04-2012 |
20120271767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION VERIFICATION - A system and method for authenticating a physical address submitted in an online communication is disclosed. An online communication comprising a physical address to be verified is received. A verification identification (VID) is requested and received. A transaction verification document (TVD) comprising an indicia indicative of the VID is generated. An electronic copy of the TVD is transmitted. Verification data produced in response to dispatch of a physical embodiment of the TVD is received, wherein the physical embodiment is generated from the electronic copy. The physical address is authenticated based at least in part on the verification data. | 10-25-2012 |
Bradley Renehan, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120196250 | ANGLED DENTAL PLATFORM ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A dental implant system comprises a base member that is adapted to be embedded within a patient's jawbone at a treatment site. The base member has a generally flat top defining an outer periphery, a buccal side, a lingual side, a bottom, and a central opening. The lingual side or the buccal side is longer than the other. The base member is configured to be positioned within a recess in the patient's jawbone. An implant screw comprises a head and a threaded end. The threaded end is adapted to pass through the central opening of the base member and into the patient's jawbone, and the head is adapted to be seated within the central opening of the base member after the threaded end is screwed into the patient's jawbone. An abutment is configured to be placed onto the top of the base member. | 08-02-2012 |
Bradley Rentfrow, Aurora, OH US
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20100272868 | MULTI-CHAMBERED FOOD CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Multi-chambered food containers having and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered food container having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a peelable seal separating the first and the second chambers. The second chamber can have a food component stored therein. | 10-28-2010 |
Bradley Sandilands, Rotorua NZ
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20110237400 | Arm Exercise Device and System - An arm exercise system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Bradley Senet, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20090260704 | Animal Resistant Tubing System - There is disclosed an animal-resistant irrigation tubing system. The animal-resistant irrigation tubing system may include a flexible tube disposed within a coil shield. The coil shield may have an inside diameter larger than an outside diameter of the flexible tube. The coil shield may be free to move radially, axially and rotationally about the flexible tube. | 10-22-2009 |
20120211255 | ANIMAL RESISTANT WIRING - There is disclosed an animal-resistant wiring system. The animal-resistant wiring system may include a cable disposed within a coil shield, the coil shield having a uncompressed length longer than a length of the cable. The coil shield may have an inside diameter larger than an outside diameter of the cable. The entire length of the coil shield may be free to move radially, axially and rotationally about the cable except that first and second terminations coupled to the ends of the cable may prevent first and second ends, respectively, of the coil shield from moving axially beyond the ends of the cable, such that the length of the coil shield is compressed between the first termination and the second termination. | 08-23-2012 |
Bradley R. Smith, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090013083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MAPPING BETWEEN CLIENT ADDRESSES AND ADDRESSES OF CACHES TO SUPPORT CONTENT DELIVERY - Various information object repository selection procedures for determining which of a number of information object repositories should service a request for the information object include a direct cache selection process, a redirect cache selection process, a remote DNS cache selection process, or a local DNS cache selection process. Different combinations of these procedures may also be used. For example different combination may be used depending on the type of content being requested. The direct cache selection process may be used for information objects that will be immediately loaded without user action, while any of the redirect cache selection process, the remote DNS cache selection process and/or the local DNS cache selection process may be used for information objects that will be loaded only after some user action. | 01-08-2009 |
20140241366 | Comprehensive Multipath Routing for Congestion and Quality-of-Service in Communication Networks - A packet routing method includes computing, for each source node in the data network and each destination node in the data network, a set of multiple routes providing a full range of performance from the source node to the destination node. The multiple routes are preferably precomputed and stored. The full range of performance is defined by a set of dominant routes, defined in terms of a partial order on a multi-dimensional space whose dimensions correspond to performance metrics such as bandwidth, latency metric, and jitter. The method selects, for a packet originating from a source node and addressed to a destination node, a route from the computed set of multiple routes and forwards the packet in accordance with the selected route. | 08-28-2014 |
Bradley Sockness, Owatona, MN US
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20110277154 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV289398 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV289398. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV289398, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV289398 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV289398 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV289398. | 11-10-2011 |
Bradley Sockness, Owatonna, MN US
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20110271365 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV699725 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV699725. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV699725, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV699725 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV699725 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV699725. | 11-03-2011 |
Bradley Spare, San Jose, CA US
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20120021619 | PROGRAMMABLE MAGNETIC CONNECTORS - Connectors and methods of coupling electronic devices and cables are provided. In one embodiment, a connector has a first coded magnet on a first surface of a first device. The first coded magnet has at least two different polarity regions on the first surface. A second coded magnet on a second surface of a second device is also provided. The second coded magnet is configured to provide identifying information regarding the device on which it is located. | 01-26-2012 |
20120023597 | MAGNETICALLY-IMPLEMENTED SECURITY DEVICES - Security devices and methods of securely coupling electronic devices and peripherals are provided. In one embodiment, a peripheral has a first coded magnet on a first surface of a first device. The first coded magnet has at least two different polarity regions on the first surface. A second coded magnet on a second surface of a second device is also provided. The first coded magnet is configured to securely provide data to a device associated with the second coded magnet, if the first and second coded magnets' patterns are keyed to one another. | 01-26-2012 |
20120028480 | ALIGNMENT AND CONNECTION FOR DEVICES - A plug or connector including a coded magnet and an electrical contact. As the plug approaches a corresponding port, the coded magnet interacts with a magnet within the port. The interaction between the plug coded magnet and the port coded magnet provides a force to connect and/or align the plug with the port. Once the plug is received within the port, if a process is completed, the coded magnets polarities are altered to eject the plug from the port. | 02-02-2012 |
20120032765 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS - The various embodiment provide fastening devices, systems and methods that utilize two or more maxels in respective correlated magnetic structures provided in a first structure and at least one second structure to fasten or repulse the first structure to or from, as the case may be, the at least one second structure. In at least one embodiment, each maxel is programmable and may vary either or both the polarity and magnetic strength of the given maxel. The variance of the polarity and/or magnetic strength of the given maxel may be programmable and may be varied to attract or repulse a second magnetic structure which desirably also contains one or maxels forming a correlated magnetic structure. | 02-09-2012 |
Bradley Spare, Oceanside, CA US
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20100081229 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPONENTS - The disclosure identified as methods of mounting integrated circuits, including solar cells, to a substrate wherein the circuits are mounted prior to being singulated into discrete die. Once the semiconductor die sites or other circuits are formed on a wafer, the wafer will be attached, either whole, or divided into one or more multi-die site wafer segments, to a substrate. This attachment may be by conventional surface mount technology, for example. After such mounting, the individual die sites on the wafer segments will be singulated to form discrete die already mounted to the supporting substrate. The singulation may be preferably performed by laser dicing of the wafer segments. | 04-01-2010 |
20110059382 | ANODE LOOP PRESSURE CONTROL IN PEM FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of controlling pressure of a fuel gas in a fuel cell stack is disclosed. The method includes establishing a specification for a fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value, operating the fuel cell stack, monitoring the fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value and reducing stress resulting from excessive pressure of the fuel gas by implementing at least one of the following: (1) inducing the fuel cell stack to convert excess fuel gas into electrical current; (2) shutting off supply of the fuel gas to the fuel cell stack; and (3) and raising an operating pressure of the fuel cell stack when the fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value strays beyond the specification. | 03-10-2011 |
Bradley Sunnarborg, Los Osos, CA US
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20110192741 | Durable Container for Elongated Measuring Devices - A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit. A counterforce element may be disposed within the elongated conduit in proximity to or incorporated into the end cap. The counterforce element is aligned to generate a longitudinal counterforce on the measuring devices when an end of the measuring device(s) compressively engages the counterforce element. | 08-11-2011 |
Bradley Taulbee, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100080090 | STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PUBLISHING DEVICE ADDRESSES - Storage systems and methods for publishing device addresses are disclosed. An exemplary method may include receiving addresses for a plurality of device objects in the storage system over an out-of-band path to each of the device objects. The method may also include storing the addresses for the plurality of device objects in the storage system. The method may also include returning the addresses for the plurality of device objects in the storage system over another out-of-band path to an interface manager for the storage system. | 04-01-2010 |
Bradley Taylor, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090172188 | FAST PATH MESSAGE TRANSFER AGENT - A method of providing a fast path message transfer agent is provided. The method includes receiving bytes of a message over a network connection and determining whether the number of bytes exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the number of bytes is less than a predetermined threshold, then the message is written only to memory. However, if the number of bytes exceeds the predetermined threshold, then some of the bytes (e.g. up to the predetermined threshold) are written to memory, wherein the remainder of the bytes are stored onto the non-volatile storage. If the message was received successfully by each destination, then the message is removed from the memory/non-volatile storage. If not, all failed destinations are identified and the message (with associated failed destinations) is stored on the non-volatile storage for later sending. | 07-02-2009 |
20090198788 | FAST PATH MESSAGE TRANSFER AGENT - A method of providing a fast path message transfer agent is provided. The method includes receiving bytes of a message over a network connection and determining whether the number of bytes exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the number of bytes is less than a predetermined threshold, then the message is written only to memory. However, if the number of bytes exceeds the predetermined threshold, then some of the bytes (e.g. up to the predetermined threshold) are written to memory, wherein the remainder of the bytes are stored onto the non-volatile storage. If the message was received successfully by each destination, then the message is removed from the memory/non-volatile storage. If not, all failed destinations are identified and the message (with associated failed destinations) is stored on the non-volatile storage for later sending. | 08-06-2009 |
20140295802 | REPUTATION BASED MESSAGE ANALYSIS - Described herein are devices and techniques for detecting an inbound message (e.g., text, voice, voicemail) directed from an identifiable message sender to one of a collection of message recipients (e.g., by telephone numbers). The message is selectively forwarded to the message recipient's communication devices in response to a reputation score of the identifiable message sender. The devices and techniques described herein are further adapted to automatically determine or otherwise update the reputation score of the identifiable message sender, for example, in response to previously detected incoming messages. User preferences can be provided to override one or more of forwarding and blocking of detected messages regardless of any automatically obtained reputation score. | 10-02-2014 |
Bradley Trembath, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120125294 | FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A connector device and method of converting an engine to operate using an alternative fuel is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector device comprises an outlet portion, a first injector portion, and a second injector portion. The outlet portion is configured to mate with a fuel injector opening of the engine. The outlet portion comprises an outlet channel in fluid communication with a combustion chamber of the engine when the connector device is installed in the fuel injector opening. The first injector portion is configured to receive a first fuel injector and comprises a first injector opening and a first injector channel. The second injector portion is configured to receive a second fuel injector and comprises a second injector opening and a second injector channel. The second injector channel is curved to provide a laminar flow of fuel through the second injector channel. | 05-24-2012 |
20130042836 | FUEL INJECTOR ADAPTER DEVICE AND METHOD - The present application discloses an engine configured to selectively operate using a first fuel and a second fuel and adapter devices and methods for converting an engine to operate using a second fuel. In certain embodiments, the adapter device comprises a body member configured to be installed between an upper intake manifold and a lower intake manifold of an engine. A plurality of intake channels and fuel injector ports are formed in the body member. The body member is configured such that the intake channels are substantially aligned with the corresponding intake openings of the upper and lower intake manifolds when the body member is installed between the upper and lower intake manifolds. Each fuel injector port extends from a sidewall of the body member to at least one intake channel and is configured to receive a fuel injector for emitting a second fuel into the intake channel. | 02-21-2013 |
Bradley Wehrwein, Princeton, NJ US
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20080275687 | Integration of fast feedback into systems configuration - A configuration operation set for configuring a system element is tested by simulating execution of the control operation set with simulation sample test data. The configuration operation set is received via a configuration user interface in a configuration view. Simulation sample test data is received via a simulation user interface in a simulation view. The configuration view and the simulation view may be simultaneously viewed on a display. In a single session, a control operation set may be received, simulation sample test data may be received, a simulation may be run, and the results of the simulation may be viewed. If the results of the simulation agree with expected results, the control operation set may be saved, and executed in the system element of interest. If the results of the simulation do not agree with the expected results, the control operation set may be cancelled. | 11-06-2008 |
20120297364 | AUGMENTED DESIGN STRUCTURE MATRIX VISUALIZATIONS FOR SOFTWARE SYSTEM ANALYSIS - A design matrix structure visualization technique and tool for the study and analysis of systems, such as software systems, where the bounds of the matrix are defined by a selected focusing metric and entities forming the system are displayed in the matrix as blocks of size relative to their proportion of the selected focusing metric. Relationships between entities are illustrated by summing all relationships between individual elements forming each displayed entity. Where possible, an identifier defining the characteristic of a displayed block is also shown. Preferably, the technique and tool includes a “zoom” feature to allow a user to drill down and uncover details associated with smaller blocks as shown in the original view. | 11-22-2012 |
Bradley Winterroth, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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20100331899 | Surgical screw cartridge system for rapidly and accurately loading surgical screws onto a driver - A surgical screw cartridge system apparatus and method is provided wherein the cartridge has a body for storing a plurality of surgical screws. A spring-biased plunger is positioned within the body for presenting the surgical screws head first to a driver. A tab within the body prevents removal of the surgical screws from the body in absence of a screwdriver. | 12-30-2010 |
20110301611 | Surgical device with smart bit recognition collet assembly to set a desired application mode - A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone. | 12-08-2011 |
20130331895 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH SMART BIT RECOGNITION COLLET ASSEMBLY TO SET A DESIRED APPLICATION MODE - A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone. | 12-12-2013 |
20140069952 | Surgical Screw Cartridge For Rapidly And Accurately Loading Surgical Screws Onto A Driver - A surgical screw cartridge system apparatus and method is provided wherein the cartridge has a body for storing a plurality of surgical screws. A spring-biased plunger is positioned within the body for presenting the surgical screws head first to a driver. A tab within the body prevents removal of the surgical screws from the body in absence of a screwdriver. | 03-13-2014 |
Bradley Woodcox, Butler, IN US
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20110160824 | MULTI-FUNCTION LEAD IMPLANT TOOL - Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and testing multi-conductor electrical leads are disclosed. An illustrative implant tool for use with an implantable lead includes a main body, a plurality of spring contact members, and a knob mechanism. The main body of the implant tool includes a distal clamping mechanism with an opening adapted to frictionally receive a terminal boot of the implantable lead. The spring contact members are configured to provide an interface for connecting electrical connectors from a Pacing System Analyzer (PSA) or other testing device to the terminal contacts on the implantable lead. A knob mechanism coupled to the main body can be actuated to engage a terminal pin of the implantable lead, allowing an implanting physician to engage a fixation helix into body tissue by rotating the mechanism. | 06-30-2011 |
Bradley Woodward, Hamilton CA
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20090217793 | AUTOMATIC DEFECT DETECTOR AND REJECTER - An apparatus, a method and a system for cutting or trimming a portion of an article using a jet stream provided by a nozzle tip. The apparatus includes a drive unit configured to provide a rotational force and a cam assembly connectable to the drive unit and configured to move the nozzle tip to cut the portion of the article. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt that has a void area and a cutting area, and a cam that includes at least one track to drive a frame assembly. | 09-03-2009 |
Bradley Yakam, New Albany, OH US
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20110302719 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may include a base; first and second longitudinally oriented sidewalls extending upward from lateral side portions of the base; a substantially vapor-impermeable barrier on the top surface of the base and on inwardly facing surfaces of the sidewalls; a substantially vapor-permeable top cover extending between the sidewalls such that a generally longitudinally oriented channel configured to receive airflow therethrough is substantially defined by a lower surface of the top cover, an upper surface of the barrier on the base, and inwardly facing surfaces of the barrier on the sidewalls; a supply conduit extending from an exterior air supply connector to an internal air supply opening within the channel; an air discharge opening within the channel; and an inflatable support disposed in the channel. The interior volume of the inflatable support may be fluidicly isolated from the channel. | 12-15-2011 |
20110302720 | PATIENT WEIGHING AND BED EXIT MONITORING - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may be configured to provide a predictive bed-exit alarm and/or a patient weight. An example embodiment may include a support structure including independently inflatable supports, an inflatable mat beneath the inflatable supports, and pressure detectors associated with the inflatable supports and the inflatable mat. An alarm logic may be configured to initiate a predictive bed-exit alarm sequence upon determining that at least one of the pressures of the inflatable supports is at about its respective unloaded pressure. A patient weight logic may be configured to output a patient weight based at least partially upon a difference between an unloaded pressure and a loaded pressure of the inflatable mat. | 12-15-2011 |
20130067661 | Dry Air Patient Support System and Method - A patient support system and related method are provided to remove moisture away from a patient and into an interior of a patient support surface. Dry air is circulated through the interior of the support surface to draw away the moisture. Air movers and air dryers are used to circulate and recondition the air in a closed flow path through the patient support surface and back into the air movers and dryers. Alternatively, environmental air may be dried and propelled by the air movers and dryers through the interior of the support surface and discharged back into the environment. | 03-21-2013 |
20150013073 | THERAPY CONTROL FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM - Patient support systems and, more particularly, patient support systems designed to reduce the risk of developing pressure sores by a patient are disclosed. A control unit is provided that operates a pump for setting and maintaining the inflation of the patient support system. The control unit is configured to receive a weight of a patient (either automatically from an integrated weighing device or as input by a caregiver) using the patient support system. The control unit then operates the pump to fill and maintain the patient support system to a predetermined pressure based upon an electronically stored pressure versus weight model accessible to the control unit, where the pressure versus weight model is set to avoid bottom-out and overpressure conditions for the patient having the weight. | 01-15-2015 |
Bradley Yearous, Aptos, CA US
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20130028460 | Dual Acoustic Waveguide - Methods and apparatuses for acoustic waveguides are disclosed. In one example, a method for constructing an acoustic waveguide includes forming a first acoustic waveguide component having a first outer surface and a first inner surface, where the first inner surface includes a first groove and a second groove. The method includes forming a second acoustic waveguide component having a second outer surface and a second inner surface, where the second inner surface includes a third groove and a fourth groove. The first acoustic waveguide component and the second acoustic waveguide component are bonded together so that the first groove and the third groove are arranged to form a first acoustic channel and the second groove and the fourth groove are arranged to form a second acoustic channel. | 01-31-2013 |