Giles, US
Aaron S. Giles, Issaquah, WA US
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20140075141 | CONCURRENT VIRTUAL MACHINE SNAPSHOTS AND RESTORE - Various mechanisms are disclosed herein for the saving and restoring of virtual machine environment state. For example, virtual machine state can be either be saved or (multiple) snapshots can be taken of the virtual machine state. In the latter case, virtual processors can be allowed to run while the memory of the virtual machine state is being saved. In either case, virtual devices associated with the virtual machine environment can be quiesced such that these devices can prepare themselves to be saved. Once such virtual devices and memory are saved, they can also be restored. For example, restoration of memory can occur while virtual processors are running at the same time. And, moreover, restoration can occur in batches of pages, thus optimizing the response time for restoring saved data. | 03-13-2014 |
Andrew Giles, Libertyville, IL US
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20130237983 | Patient-Warming Apparatus Including an Electrosurgical Return Electrode - A patient-warming apparatus integrally comprises a patient-support substrate, a patient-heating element disposed proximal to the patient-support substrate, and an electrosurgical return electrode that is also disposed proximal to the patient-support substrate. By one approach the electrosurgical return electrode is integral to the patient-heating element. By another approach the electrosurgical return electrode is disposed between the patient-support substrate and the patient-heating element. In all of these cases, if desired, the electrosurgical return electrode comprises a part of a capacitively-coupled electrosurgical return electrode. | 09-12-2013 |
20140261447 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to the Warming of a Patient - A patient warming apparatus includes a compressible patient support pad and an electrically-resistive heating film disposed in conjunction with the compressible patient support pad that is configured to provide heat to at least a portion of a patient that is supported atop the compressible patient support pad. By one approach the electrically-resistive heating film comprises a substantially non-resilient, dead-foldable film substrate. By one approach the substantially non-resilient, dead-foldable film substrate comprises a polyimide cloth-like film having a conductive coating permanently adhered to one side thereof. This conductive coating can form two physically-separated electrodes. By one approach these electrodes need not be electrically coupled by conductive traces. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271374 | Anti-Microbial Air Processor for a Personal Patient Warming Apparatus - An anti-microbial air processor is configured and arranged to fit at least substantially across an airway in a personal patient-warming apparatus to thereby inactivate airborne microbes before those airborne microbes are exposed to a patient via warming air delivered by the personal patient-warming apparatus. By one approach, the anti-microbial air processor comprises an anti-microbial air filter. By another approach, in lieu of the foregoing or in combination therewith, the anti-microbial air processor comprises one or more ultraviolet light sources configured to expose at least one inner surface of the personal patient-warming apparatus to ultraviolet light to thereby inactivate microbes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277306 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Free-Standing Wireless Temperature Sensors - A control circuit wirelessly couples to at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor that the control circuit employs to monitor a temperature corresponding to a patient and thereby provide monitored-temperature information that the control circuit then uses to control personal warming of the patient. By one approach the control circuit can also wirelessly couple to one or more non-free-standing wireless temperature sensors the control circuit can also use to provide additional monitored-temperature information regarding the patient, which additional monitored-temperature information the control circuit can further use when controlling personal warming of the patient. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew J. Giles, Libertyville, IL US
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20120305541 | Patient Warming Gown | 12-06-2012 |
Andrew James Giles, Libertyville, IL US
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20120298117 | Patient Warming Blanket, Drape, and Corresponding Patient Warming System - A patient warming device ( | 11-29-2012 |
Brad Giles, American Fork, UT US
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20100149020 | DETECTING ROADWAY TARGETS ACROSS BEAMS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting targets across beams at roadway intersections. Embodiments of the invention include tracking a target across a plurality of beams of a multiple beam radar system in a roadway intersection and updating track files for targets within a roadway intersection. Returns from a plurality of radar beams monitoring a roadway intersection are divided into range bins. Identified energy in the range bins is used to compute the position of targets within a roadway intersection. When the position of a target is computed, it is determined if the position is a new position for an existing target or if the position is the position of a new target. | 06-17-2010 |
20140139361 | DETECTING ROADWAY TARGETS ACROSS BEAMS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting targets across beams at roadway intersections. Embodiments of the invention include tracking a target across a plurality of beams of a multiple beam radar system in a roadway intersection and updating track files for targets within a roadway intersection. Returns from a plurality of radar beams monitoring a roadway intersection are divided into range bins. Identified energy in the range bins is used to compute the position of targets within a roadway intersection. When the position of a target is computed, it is determined if the position is a new position for an existing target or if the position is the position of a new target. | 05-22-2014 |
Brendan M. Giles, Centennial, CO US
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20130183342 | COMPUTATIONALLY OPTIMIZED BROADLY REACTIVE ANTIGENS FOR INFLUENZA - Described herein is the development of a computationally optimized influenza HA protein that elicits broadly reactive immune response to all H5N1 influenza virus isolates. The optimized HA protein was developed through a series of HA protein alignments, and subsequent generation of consensus sequences, for clade 2 H5N1 influenza virus isolates. The final consensus HA amino acid sequence was reverse translated and optimized for expression in mammalian cells. It is disclosed herein that influenza virus-like particles containing the optimized HA protein are an effective vaccine against H5N1 influenza virus infection in animals. | 07-18-2013 |
20140127248 | COMPUTATIONALLY OPTIMIZED BROADLY REACTIVE ANTIGENS FOR H1N1 INFLUENZA - Described herein is the generation of optimized H1N1 influenza HA polypeptides for eliciting a broadly reactive immune response to H1N1 influenza virus isolates. The optimized HA polypeptides were developed through a series of HA protein alignments, and subsequent generation of consensus sequences, based on selected H1N1 viruses isolated from 1918-2011. Provided herein are optimized H1N1 HA polypeptides, and compositions, fusion proteins and VLPs comprising the HA polypeptides. Further provided are codon-optimized nucleic acid sequences encoding the HA polypeptides. Methods of eliciting an immune response against influenza virus in a subject are also provided by the present disclosure. | 05-08-2014 |
Brian C. Giles, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130340147 | ENHANCED RECOIL ATTENUATING SAFETY HELMET - A reinforced and impact attenuating helmet comprising a shell configured to receive a head of a wearer of the helmet, the shell comprising an outer surface and an inner surface; a series of linked coils; filler material; wherein the series of linked coils are entirely encased within the filler material to form a reinforcement layer, the reinforcement layer having a first surface and an opposing surface, the first surface of the reinforcement layer generally facing toward the inner surface of the shell, the reinforcement layer being located proximate the inner surface of the shell, forming a basic helmet assembly. | 12-26-2013 |
Chaz Adam Giles, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100248193 | Method of Dietary Management of a Diet-Responsive Disease or Condition - Food products for the dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, a method of dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, and a system for providing such food products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system involves (a) providing the name of at least one medical professional or medical professional's office or practice for consultation by participants and, if applicable, for writing orders for food products for participants; (b) providing controlled access to a supply of food products; and (c) providing the food products to the participants. The food products can be supplied in any suitable manner. Suitable manners of providing a supply of food products include, but are not limited to providing the food products at retail outlets, such as stores that have pharmacies, and drug stores, or through a website. | 09-30-2010 |
20100250272 | Systems for Providing Food Products - Food products for the dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, a method of dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, and a system for providing such food products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system involves (a) providing the name of at least one medical professional or medical professional's office or practice for consultation by participants and, if applicable, for writing orders for food products for participants; (b) providing controlled access to a supply of food products; and (c) providing the food products to the participants. The food products can be supplied in any suitable manner. Suitable manners of providing a supply of food products include, but are not limited to providing the food products at retail outlets, such as stores that have pharmacies, and drug stores, or through a website. | 09-30-2010 |
Chris M. Giles, Lafayette, CO US
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20090037668 | PROTECTED PORTION OF PARTITION MEMORY FOR COMPUTER CODE - A system comprises a plurality of computing nodes and a plurality of separate memory devices. A separate memory device is associated with each computing node. The separate memory devices are configured as partition memory in which memory accesses are interleaved across multiple of such memory devices. A protected portion of the partition memory is reserved for use by complex management (CM) code that coordinates partitions implemented on the system. The protected portion of partition memory is restricted from access by operating systems running in the partitions. | 02-05-2009 |
20090037678 | PROTECTED PORTION OF PARTITION MEMORY FOR COMPUTER CODE - A system comprises a plurality of computing nodes and a plurality of separate memory devices. A separate memory device is associated with each computing node. The separate memory devices are configured as partition memory in which memory accesses are interleaved across multiple of such memory devices. A protected portion of the partition memory is reserved for use by complex management (CM) code that coordinates partitions implemented on the system. The protected portion of partition memory is restricted from access by operating systems running in the partitions. | 02-05-2009 |
20090083467 | Method and System for Handling Interrupts Within Computer System During Hardware Resource Migration - A method and system for handling interrupts within a computer system during hardware resource migration are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the method includes (a) programming an address conversion component so that incoming interrupt signals are directed to a control component rather than to a source processing resource, and (b) accumulating the incoming interrupt signals at the control component. Additionally the method also includes, subsequent to the migration of the partition from the source processing resource to a destination processing resource, (c) sending the accumulated incoming interrupt signals to the destination processing resource, and (d) reprogramming the address conversion component so that further incoming interrupt signals are directed to the destination processing resource. | 03-26-2009 |
Chris M. Giles, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20090083505 | System and Method for Achieving Protected Region Within Computer System - A system and method for achieving one or more protected regions within a computer system having multiple partitions are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the system includes an intermediary device for use within the computer system having the multiple partitions. The intermediary device includes a fabric device, and a first firewall device capable of limiting communication of a signal based upon at least one of a source of the signal and an intended destination of the signal, the first firewall device being at least indirectly coupled to the fabric device. The intermediary device further includes a first conversion device that is one of integrated with the first firewall device and distinct from the first firewall device, and that is capable of converting between a processor address and a fabric address for use by the fabric device. In some embodiments, the various devices each include Control and Status Registers (CSRs). | 03-26-2009 |
20090089787 | Method and System for Migrating Critical Resources Within Computer Systems - A method and system for migrating at least one critical resource during a migration of an operative portion of a computer system are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the method includes (a) sending first information constituting a substantial copy of a first of the at least one critical resource via at least one intermediary between a source component and a destination component. The method further includes (b) transitioning a status of the destination component from being incapable of receiving requests to being capable of receiving requests, and (c) re-programming an abstraction block to include modified addresses so that at least one incoming request signal is forwarded to the destination component rather than to the source component. | 04-02-2009 |
Christopher Giles, Elkton, MD US
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20130332106 | METHODS RESOLVING THE ELEVATION OF A TRACKED PERSONNEL OR ASSETS - Methods and systems are described for determining the elevation of tracked personnel or assets (trackees) that can take input from mounted sensors on each trackee (including barometric, inertial, magnetometer, radio frequency ranging and signal strength, light and GPS sensors), external constraints (including ranging constraints, feature constraints, and user corrections), and terrain elevation data. An example implementation of this method for determining elevation of persons on foot is described. But this method is not limited to computing elevation of personnel or to on foot movements. | 12-12-2013 |
Christopher Giles, Auburn, AL US
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20090154360 | Employing parallel processing for routing calls - A least-cost path between a pair of nodes A and B of a network is realized by segmenting the network into three or more segments, with nodes A and B being in different ones of the segments, with the third or more other segments being interposed between the segments to which nodes A and B belong, concurrently process the different segment to identify paths and their associated costs, and processing results generated by the different processing units to compute the least-cost path. Advantageously, the segmenting is chosen to equalize the work load of the different processing units so that the units finish their task roughly at the same time. | 06-18-2009 |
20100164791 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MAPPING DATA - A method and apparatus for providing mapping data in a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives coordinate data from a customer mobile endpoint device, and processes the coordinate data against at least one existing map. The method then identifies a route associated with the coordinate data as a candidate new route if the route is not previously known on the at least one existing map. | 07-01-2010 |
Christopher Giles, Prince Frederick, MD US
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20130332065 | Fusion Of Sensor And Map Data Using A Contraint Based Optimization - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for fusion of sensor and map data using constraint based optimization. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method may include obtaining tracking data for a tracked subject, the tracking data including data from a dead reckoning sensor; obtaining constraint data for the tracked subject; and using a convex optimization method based on the tracking data and the constraint data to obtain a navigation solution. The navigation solution may be a path and the method may further include propagating the constraint data by a motion model to produce error bounds that continue to constrain the path over time. The propagation of the constraint data may be limited by other sensor data and/or map structural data. | 12-12-2013 |
20140278060 | COLLABORATIVE CREATION OF INDOOR MAPS - This disclosure provides techniques for the creation of maps of indoor spaces. In these techniques, an individual or a team with no mapping or cartography expertise can contribute to the creation of maps of buildings, campuses or cities. An indoor location system can track the location of contributors in the building. As they walk through indoor spaces, an application may automatically create a map based on data from motion sensors by both tracking the location of the contributors and also inferring building features such as hallways, stairways, and elevators based on the tracked contributors' motions as they move through a structure. With these techniques, the process of mapping buildings can be crowd sourced to a large number of contributors, making the indoor mapping process efficient and easy to scale up. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Giles, Alabaster, AL US
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20100153418 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Obtaining Geographical Coordinates from a Textually Identified Location - A rule-based system for improving accuracy of geocoding results is provided including a communications device configured to transmit a query including a textually identified location and a geocoding accuracy module configured to receive the query from the communications device and successively remove constraints from the textually identified location until a match is located. Related methods and computer program products are also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
Christopher M. Giles, Monroe, CT US
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20090119117 | SUPPLYING PRE-SORT DISCOUNT RATE DATA TO POSTAGE METER - A method includes receiving, in a postage meter, input from a user to select a rate option in the postage meter for mail that is to be pre-sorted at a remote location. If the selected pre-sort rate option has been programmed into the postage meter, the postage meter is set to print postage indicia in accordance with the selected pre-sort rate option. If the selected pre-sort rate option has not been programmed into the postage meter, the postage meter displays, to the user, information to indicate to the user how to arrange for the selected pre-sort rate option to be programmed into the postage meter. | 05-07-2009 |
20110001770 | MAIL PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH PRINTER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CLOGGING OF PRINT HEAD WHEN DIFFERENT INKS ARE UTILIZED - A mail processing system and method that will that reduce clogging of the print head nozzles due to the use of different inks is provided. When an ink tank is being replaced in a mailing system, the system controller determines if the ink in the new ink tank is a known ink type that is deemed to be compatible with the ink from the ink tank being replaced. If the new ink is deemed to be not compatible with the ink from the tank being replaced, a maintenance operation is performed to remove the ink from the ink tank being replaced that may remain in the supply path and print head from the system. By removing the ink remaining from the ink tank being replaced out of the system, there is minimal ink left in the supply path or print head to mix with the new ink. | 01-06-2011 |
20110295769 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIMENSIONAL RATING OF A MAILPIECE - A mailing machine for the creation of mailpieces includes a print station and a transport system for passing a length of the label material through the print station to receive information on a face surface of the label material. A processor is adapted to store rating information based upon the weight and dimensions of the mailpiece and is operatively coupled to, and controls, the print station and transport system. In a first operating mode, the processor prints rating information on a length of label material, and in a second operating mode, the processor prints postage indicia on the face surface of the label material based upon the rating information for subsequent application to a mailpiece. In the second operating mode, the postage indicia may optionally be printed on the label material or directly on the face surface of the mailpiece envelope. | 12-01-2011 |
David L. Giles, Alexandria, VA US
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20080202402 | SYSTEM FOR RAPID, SECURE TARNSPORT OF CARGO BY SEA, AND MONOHULL FAST SHIP AND ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO ON A SHIP - A system for rapid, secure transport of cargo by sea includes a monohull fast ship and an arrangement for loading and unloading cargo through an opening in the stern of the ship and along a driving surface of a cargo carrying deck of the ship. The arrangement includes a self-propelled, automatically guided vehicle for carrying cargo to be transported during loading and unloading of the ship and a self-contained security scanning system on the vehicle for maintaining control and surveillance of cargo in transit on the vehicle. The ship includes a reader grid of ship communication system on the cargo carrying deck to which continued control and surveillance of the cargo can be handed off from the vehicle scanning system. | 08-28-2008 |
Eric Giles, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130256605 | COMPOSITES HAVING HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON NANOTUBES AND A PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Composite materials having a multi-wall carbon nanotube content of from 4 to 15% by weight, based on total weight of the composite, are produced from a dispersion of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and a fiber reinforcing material in a carrier fluid which is processed to form a shaped article that may then be infused with a liquid polymer or polymer-forming mixture to form the composite. | 10-03-2013 |
Frank Giles, Kingston, NH US
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20110209613 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-SITU HIGH TEMPERATURE REGENERATION OF A ROTOR SORPTION CONCENTRATOR - A method and apparatus for regenerating the media of a rotary sorption concentrator system includes passing a 600° F. to 1000° F. regeneration fluid stream through a rotating media in a first isolated zone to regenerate the media and remove contaminants from the media that are not removed during a typical desorption cycle of a rotary sorption concentrator system. | 09-01-2011 |
Gary W. Giles, Elbing, KS US
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20120330454 | MACHINE SHOP INCLUDING COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT INTERFACES WITH DIFFERENT LEGACY SERVERS - A machine shop comprises a computer system programmed to automatically determine an access role for a worker in response to a log-in; automatically determine at least one task for the worker based on the access role; and automatically interface with different legacy servers to order, subject to the access role, at least one of machine tooling for the machining of the part, product materials to be machined, and distributed numerical control (DNC) data for the machining of the part. | 12-27-2012 |
Harry Giles, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100139835 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FABRICATING FACADE PANELS - A method and system of manufacturing multi-layered composite panels is disclosed wherein various geometrically configured inner core elements are attached along the core's edges to outer sheets of light-transmitting material using guided computer numerical control. The guided computer numerical control is used to apply adhesives and to direct adhesive cure devices, continuously or in parts, between the core and the skin to achieve an energy-efficient, structurally-enhanced integral light-transmitting façade panel. | 06-10-2010 |
James Ryan Giles, Evansville, IN US
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20080263203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELEGATING RESPONSES TO CONDITIONS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS - METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELEGATING RESPONSES TO CONDITIONS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS ABSTRACT One embodiment of the present method and apparatus for delegating responses to conditions in computing systems includes acknowledging (e.g., at a systems management component in the computing system) a condition, and delegating responsibility for a strategy for a response to the condition to another component. In further embodiments, the present method and apparatus for delegating responses to conditions in computing systems includes receiving (e.g., at a computing system component) an assignment from another computing system component (e.g., a systems management component), where the assignment assigns responsibility for a strategy for a response to a condition, and determining whether and how to respond to the condition. | 10-23-2008 |
Jarrad A. Giles, Raleigh, NC US
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20120290366 | OPTIMIZATION OF PURCHASE BENEFITS BY USE OF MULTIPLE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS - Systems and methods for optimization of purchase benefits by use of multiple financial accounts are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a category among multiple categories for each purchase item of multiple purchase items. The method may include determining reward program benefits associated with financial accounts. Further, the method may include associating each purchase item with one of the financial accounts based on the category of the purchase item and the reward program benefits. A purchase item may be associated with the financial account that provides the greatest monetary benefit in exchange for purchase of the purchase item. The method may also include conducting a plurality of purchase transactions for purchasing the purchase items. Each purchase transaction may use a different one of the financial accounts to purchase the purchase item(s) associated with the financial account. | 11-15-2012 |
20140257937 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPUTING DEVICE FEATURES BASED ON USER INTERACTION - Systems and methods for implementing computing device features based on user interaction are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method comprises using at least one processor and memory for determining a measure of interaction of a user at a computing device. The method also includes determining whether the measure meets a predetermined criterion. Further, the method includes implementing a feature set by the user in response to determining that the measure meets the predetermined criterion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140344668 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MODIFIABLE FILES GROUPED INTO THEMED DIRECTORIES FOR PRESENTATION OF WEB CONTENT - Systems and methods for processing modifiable files grouped into themed directories for presentation of web content are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes grouping a plurality of modifiable files into one or more directories for use by a World Wide Web application. Further, the method includes associating a unique theme with the one or more directories. The method also includes processing the files based on the theme for presenting web content. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344779 | System and Method for Replacing Java Beans - A method and apparatus is provided for reconfiguring application comprising a plurality of base code components at startup. A control application first retrieves the plurality of base components responsive to receiving a command to execute the application program. Prior to beginning execution, however, the control application replaces a selected base code component with another code component, and then subsequently replaces that newly inserted code component with yet another code component. Whether any given code component is to be replaced at startup is determined based on an annotation included in the code components. Once the application program has been reconfigured to include the appropriate code components, the application program is executed. | 11-20-2014 |
Jarrad Andrew Giles, Raleigh, NC US
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20080270535 | SYSTEM FOR INPUT AND OUTPUT OF DATA WITH NON-STANDARD I/O DEVICES FOR WEB APPLICATIONS - A system for input and output of data with non-standard I/O devices for web and other applications. In one aspect, non-standard input data is received from the non-standard input device at a client, and the non-standard input data is provided as equivalent standard input data to the standard browser running on the client, so that the standard browser can submit the input data to an application running on a server in communication with the client over a network. In another aspect, a server receives a request from a user, and requested data and instructions are sent to the client, where a standard browser running on the client receives the data and instructions and the data can be sent to be output by a non-standard output device in communication with the client. | 10-30-2008 |
20090203370 | Mobile Device Peer Volume Polling - A system for performing peer volume polling is presented. A request is transmitted to peer mobile devices using a polling function in a mobile device. The polling function requests audible operation level setting data from peer mobile devices within a predetermined distance of the mobile device. A map is computed of the peer mobile devices, along with their associated audible operation level settings, based on responses to the request. The map and audible operation level settings are analyzed using rules to detect an inappropriate volume setting for the mobile device. In response to determining that a current audible operation level setting for the mobile device is inappropriate, a new audible operation level setting is applied to the mobile device. | 08-13-2009 |
Jason D. Giles, Seattle, WA US
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20090307303 | PROVIDING PARTNER SERVICES WITHIN A HOST APPLICATION - An approach is described for allowing a user to select a partner service in the context of the user's interaction with a host application. The user selects the partner service using a partner-selection user interface presentation. The selected partner service receives this selection, and proceeds to carry out a partner function which complements a host function performed by the host application. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307598 | MANAGING ITEM ACCESS IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - An approach is described for managing item access in a collaborative workspace. A user interacts with the collaborative workspace through a workspace user interface presentation. The approach entails presenting an item user interface presentation to the user without losing a context associated with the workspace user interface presentation. The user can enter searching and filtering selections into the item user interface presentation to narrow an initial set of items provided by that presentation. Upon locating a desired item, the user can add it to the collaborative workspace using a drag-and-drop operation or other technique. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307604 | MANAGING PERMISSIONS IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - An approach for managing permissions in a collaborative workspace involves providing a permissions user interface presentation without loosing a context associated with a collaborative workspace user interface presentation. The permissions user interface presentation visually organizes a set of workspace members into tow or more permission level categories. The permissions user interface presentation also allows a user to efficiently add new workspace members from a local system or an alternative system. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307605 | AUTOMATED SET-UP OF A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - An approach to setting up a collabortive workspace involves receiving a user's instructions to convert an object to a collaborative workspace. In response to this instruction, the approach creates the collaborative workspace in a substantially automated manner. The approach may thereby facilitate the provisioning of a collaborative workspace, eliminating or at least reducing the manual effort involved in setting up a collaborative workspace. | 12-10-2009 |
Javetta Giles, Aurora, CO US
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20090096260 | Kozy baby - An efficient way to cool or warm the body of children while using a car seat, stroller, or baby swing when the surrounding temperature is not comfortable. It is body pillow that is shaped to fit into the car seat, stroller, or baby swing that has three rectangular pockets located on the back of it. These pockets are where cooling/warming material, also known as the non-toxic gel pack, is inserted. The body of the child will lye against this pillow with the cooling/warming material, also known as the non-toxic gel pack, inserted into the pockets, while properly seated in the car seat, stroller or baby swing. With the use of this invention, the child's body will be quickly cooled or warmed. Neck support is also provided with the use of an additional pillow if needed for smaller children. | 04-16-2009 |
Jeffrey Giles, Raleigh, NC US
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20090215269 | INTEGRATED CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR SINGLE PLATEN PROCESSING - Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) compositions and single CMP platen process for the removal of copper and barrier layer material from a microelectronic device substrate having same thereon. The process includes the in situ transformation of a Step I slurry formulation, which is used to selectively remove and planarize copper, into a Step II slurry formulation, which is used to selectively remove barrier layer material, on a single CMP platen pad. | 08-27-2009 |
Jeffrey Giles, Watertown, CT US
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20100087065 | STABILIZATION OF POLYMER-SILICA DISPERSIONS FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING SLURRY APPLICATIONS - Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) compositions and single CMP platen process for the removal of copper and barrier layer material from a microelectronic device substrate having same thereon. The process includes the in situ transformation of a copper removal CMP composition, which is used to selectively remove and planarize copper, into a barrier removal CMP composition, which is used to selectively remove barrier layer material, on a single CMP platen pad. | 04-08-2010 |
Jeffrey W. Giles, Savannah, GA US
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20080260627 | Methods of Controlling the Particle of Titanium Dioxide Produced by the Chloride Process - A process for manufacturing titanium dioxide by the chloride process is provided. In one embodiment, a particle size control agent comprising an ionizing agent such as potassium chloride is introduced into the reaction zone of the oxidation reactor to control the particle size of the titanium dioxide. In a first aspect, the effectiveness of the particle size control agent in controlling the particle size of the titanium dioxide is improved by adding the particle size control agent to at least one of the reactant streams at a sufficient distance upstream of the oxidization reactor to allow the ionizing agent to efficiently ionize and the particle size control agent to thoroughly admix with the stream(s) prior to entering the reaction zone. In a second aspect, the particle size control agent comprises an ionizing agent and fumed silica. In another embodiment, the amount of alumina added to the reaction zone of the oxidization reactor is increased in order to control the particle size of the titanium dioxide. | 10-23-2008 |
Jesse Michael Giles, Woodstock, GA US
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20130032074 | MOBILE MARINE SERVICE MODULE - A mobile marine service module and method allows for in-water service of marine vessels. The service module permits servicing and repair of a marine vessel without removal from the water. The service module can attach to a marine vessel, against the hull, below the water line. Once in place and sealed against the vessel's hull, water from inside the module can be removed to provide a platform to work on the vessel, such as to provide service to the vessel's outdrive, for example. With the mobile marine service module, the vessel remains afloat during service, with little or no stress on the hull. | 02-07-2013 |
Joanna Giles, Maplewood, NJ US
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20130008060 | HEEL PROTECTOR - A heel protector is provided that has a tubular structure with a strap and a heel section. The heel section includes a plurality of alternating annular strips of material and annular ridges that allow users of the heel protector to expand the heel section vertically when placed over a shoe so that the heel section covers all or substantially all of a rear portion of the shoe. | 01-10-2013 |
John R. Giles, Pocatello, ID US
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20100084561 | Radioisotope Detection Device and Methods of Radioisotope Collection - A device for collection of radionuclides includes a mixture of a polymer, a fluorescent organic scintillator and a chemical extractant. A radionuclide detector system includes a collection device comprising a mixture of a polymer, a fluorescent agent and a selective ligand. The system includes at least one photomultiplier tube (PMT). A method of detecting radionuclides includes providing a collector device comprising a mixture comprising a polymer, a fluorescent organic scintillator and a chemical extractant. An aqueous environment is exposed to the device and radionuclides are collected from the environment. Radionuclides can be concentrated within the device. | 04-08-2010 |
Jon Giles, Dundalk, MD US
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20120116685 | Methods, System, And Medium For Associating Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects With Cardiovascular Disease - The present invention relates to a system and a medium for analyzing one or more analytes in rheumatoid arthritis subjects to determine whether the subject is at increased risk of diseases such as a cardiovascular disease, the subject's current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in the subject. In addition, the present invention further provides methods for analyzing data to determine risk of cardiovascular disease, current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in a rheumatoid arthritis subject. | 05-10-2012 |
Jon Giles, Dundlak, MD US
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20140303902 | Methods, System, and Medium for Associating Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease - The present invention relates to a system and a medium for analyzing one or more analytes in rheumatoid arthritis subjects to determine whether the subject is at increased risk of diseases such as a cardiovascular disease, the subject's current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in the subject. In addition, the present invention further provides methods for analyzing data to determine risk of cardiovascular disease, current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in a rheumatoid arthritis subject. | 10-09-2014 |
Jon Jacob Giles, Marlow, OK US
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20140008071 | Wellbore Servicing Assemblies and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus for servicing a wellbore comprising a housing defining an axial flowbore and comprising high-pressure ports, high-volume ports, and a mandrel slidably positioned within the housing, the mandrel defining a mandrel axial flowbore and being alternatingly movable from a first position to a second position and to a third position, wherein, when the mandrel is in the second position, a route of fluid communication via the high-pressure ports is provided and a route of fluid communication via the high-volume ports is obstructed, wherein, when the mandrel is in the third, position, a route of fluid communication via the high-volume ports is provided, and wherein the apparatus is transitionable from the second position to the third position without communicating an obturating member to the apparatus, without removing an obturating member from the apparatus, or combinations thereof. | 01-09-2014 |
Jordan Kimball Giles, Tooele, UT US
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20130248407 | LIGHTWEIGHT DISPOSABLE DRUM - A disposable drum is disclosed, which has a drum body with a generally tapered shape that enables another disposable drum to be substantially inserted into a cavity of the drum body. The drum body has a net weight of less than or equal to about 9 pounds and an internal volume of at least about 40 gallons. | 09-26-2013 |
Julian Michael Giles, Silver Spring, MD US
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20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 02-16-2012 |
Kenny R. Giles, West Valley City, UT US
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20100248872 | ARROW POINT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - An arrow apparatus is disclosed comprising an arrow point alignment structure having a tapered leading end disposed on an outer surface of an arrow shaft. The arrow point may also comprise a tapered aperture defined therein for receiving and mating with at least a portion of the tapered leading end of the arrow point alignment structure in order to bring the arrow point into axial alignment with the arrow shaft. The arrow point alignment structure may be integrally formed with, or affixed to, the outer surface of the arrow shaft or affixed to a portion of the arrow point. The arrow apparatus may also further comprise an insert at least partially disposed within the arrow shaft. The insert may comprise a first insert portion removably attached to a second insert portion that weighs less than the first insert portion. Various arrow points and corresponding methods are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20120028741 | ARROW POINT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - An arrow apparatus includes a hollow arrow shaft, an arrow point alignment structure, an arrow point, and a central connection member. The hollow arrow shaft has an outer surface, an interior, and a leading end surface. The arrow point alignment structure includes a tapered portion and is positioned on the outer surface of the arrow shaft at a location proximal of the leading end surface of the arrow shaft. The arrow point is in contact with the tapered portion of the arrow point alignment structure. The central connection member extends into the interior and in contact with the leading end surface. | 02-02-2012 |
Linda S. Giles, Powder Springs, GA US
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20120071138 | Systems and Methods for Providing Context-Based Voicemail - Voicemail systems and methods for managing voicemail systems are provided herein. The subject voicemail systems provide a plurality voicemail greeting, each of which are associated with a context tag. The context tag can be, for example, a location, a device parameter, an account parameter, a network parameter, or any other contextual information. Upon receipt of a change in a context tag, the voicemail system determines a new voicemail greeting associated with the new context tag and sets the new voicemail greeting to the active voicemail greeting. | 03-22-2012 |
20130150003 | Systems and Methods for Providing Context-Based Voicemail - Voicemail systems and methods for managing voicemail systems are provided herein. The subject voicemail systems provide a plurality voicemail greeting, each of which are associated with a context tag. The context tag can be, for example, a location, a device parameter, an account parameter, a network parameter, or any other contextual information. Upon receipt of a change in a context tag, the voicemail system determines a new voicemail greeting associated with the new context tag and sets the new voicemail greeting to the active voicemail greeting. | 06-13-2013 |
20140156374 | Directing Wireless Customers to a Network Service Using an Incentive - Architecture for offering enticements to cellular customers that will lead the customers to use the available services at times away from peak usage. For example, the provider can offer incentives (or enticements) that direct users to make phone calls during off-peak times of the hour or day. An incentive can include charging customers reduced minutes (e.g., 0.75 minutes) for each minute used from the customer plan when the customer uses services during off-peak time of the day. This applies to text messaging where users can attach files such as images and short video clips for communication to other cellular users, and to cellular devices via which users can access websites. In general, any services supported by the wireless provider can benefit by providing incentives to move users away from times of high network usage during the day. | 06-05-2014 |
Lisa M. Giles, Lake Forest, IL US
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20140278702 | LAUNCH OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to a software system implemented on a standalone computer or over a network for coordinating the implementation of large projects. The new system is intuitive, relies on an organizational method and set of highly descriptive templates for the various activities, a two-axis dimensional sorting of commercial dimensions and project phases, the use of sub-groups for dimensions, and the storage and retrieval of current documents related to each activity. The system is designed for a broad or narrow overview of a large project, its different commercial dimensions and phases over time in association with initiatives and activities. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278721 | GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to a software based system implemented on a standalone computer of over a network using computers for collecting global optimization related data, processing the country specific data, to objectively qualify, prioritize, and manage the information to formulate and implement a global optimization strategy for goods or services and the associated method of use therefore. The system operates by interfacing four modules with a database manager, a catalog (data storage and retrieval) module, an analytical (opportunity qualifier) module, a priority ranking module, and a reporting and mapping module. The software can be applied to geographically optimize existing or new products, product-lines, or services. For existing products or services the result may be to correct the priority generally obtained and ranked using non opportunity-based evaluations and rankings, or expand into additional countries. For new products or services, the results can be used to sequence country participation (order-of-entry, level of participation, etc.) for the company and/or partners. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Howard Giles, Silver Spring, MD US
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20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 02-16-2012 |
Patrick H. Giles, Nowthen, MN US
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20100126110 | INSTALLING UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEMS - Methods for installing underlayment systems include the steps of laying at least one piece of a pre-formed board over at least one first portion surface area of a sub-floor. The pre-formed board is preferably fire-resistant gypsum board, which may also be water- and/or moisture-resistant. A second portion surface area of the sub-floor, which is adjacent to each first portion surface area, is designated to receive a poured underlayment after a tub is installed over the laid at least one piece of pre-formed board. In some instances, a sound mat may be laid over each first portion surface area of the sub-floor, prior to laying the at least one piece of the pre-formed board, and, then, another sound mat may be laid over the second portion surface area of the sub-floor, after laying the at least one piece of pre-formed board and prior to pouring the poured underlayment. | 05-27-2010 |
Patrick H. Giles, Anoka, MN US
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20090241453 | WATER VAPOR BARRIER FOR A CONCRETE FLOORING SYSTEM - A water vapor barrier material for a building structure includes a base entangled net material and a composite nonwoven. The composite nonwoven includes a film layer with a nonwoven layer on each side of the film layer. The film layer has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 10.0 g-MIL/100-in | 10-01-2009 |
20090242325 | ACOUSTICALLY INSULATING PRODUCT - An acoustically insulating product for acoustically insulating a building structure includes a base entangled net material, and an acoustical nonwoven material. The acoustical nonwoven material is on at least one side of the base entangled net material. The acoustical nonwoven material has an increase in impact insulation class of 6 or greater. | 10-01-2009 |
Patrick Henry Giles, Anoka, MN US
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20080289292 | CORRUGATED DECKING FLOORING SYSTEM - The invention includes a corrugated decking flooring system. The corrugated decking flooring system can include a corrugated deck having at least two flutes and a trough between the flutes. A sound insulation layer generally conformal with both the flutes and the troughs of the corrugated deck can be provided. An underlayment layer can be provided over the sound insulation layer. | 11-27-2008 |
20110067348 | CORRUGATED DECKING FLOORING SYSTEM - The invention includes a corrugated decking flooring system. The corrugated decking flooring system can include a corrugated deck having at least two flutes and a trough between the flutes. A sound insulation layer generally conformal with both the flutes and the troughs of the corrugated deck can be provided. An underlayment layer can be provided over the sound insulation layer. | 03-24-2011 |
20140097037 | SOUND CONTROL MAT - A sound control mat includes a waterproof separation layer, an entangled monofilament structure, and a meltblown nonwoven. The sounds control mat provides improved sound control such as improved impact insulation. | 04-10-2014 |
Paul Allan Giles, Marietta, GA US
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20090233072 | FIBROUS NONWOVEN STRUCTURE HAVING IMPROVED PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND METHOD OF PREPARING - Disclosed is a fibrous nonwoven structure comprising meltblown fibrous materials and at least one secondary fibrous material and method of preparing. In one aspect, the fibrous nonwoven structure has a formation index of between 70 and 135. In another aspect, the fibrous nonwoven structure has an opacity that is greater than 72 percent at a basis weight of between about 35 and 55 grams per square meter. The fibrous nonwoven substrate may be utilized as a moist wipe. | 09-17-2009 |
Peter John Giles, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20110190973 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTINUOUS AND INTERMITTENT FAULTS - A diagnostic system diagnoses a device and includes fault declaring module that selects one of a normal control mode, a temporary default action and a permanent default action. A counter module tracks a first number of successive test samples, a second number of failed samples that occur during the successive test samples, a third number of successive failed samples, a fourth number of failed samples, and a fifth number of samples since a last failed sample. The fault declaring module transitions to a temporary default action when at least one of the third number of successive failed samples is greater than a first value and the fourth number of failed samples is greater than a second value. The fault declaring module transitions to a permanent default action that is different than the temporary default action when the second number of failed samples is greater than a third value. | 08-04-2011 |
20110213526 | EVENT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An event data recorder (EDR) system includes an event identification module, a parameter selection module, and an event recorder module. The event identification module identifies occurrences of a first event and second event of M predetermined events based on operating conditions of an automotive vehicle. The parameter selection module selects a first set of parameters to record from N predetermined parameters when the first event occurs. The parameter selection module selects a second set of parameters to record from the N predetermined parameters when the second event occurs. The event recorder module records data corresponding to the first set of parameters when the first event occurs and records data corresponding to the second set of parameters when the second event occurs. M and N are integers greater than 1 and the first set includes at least one parameter that is different from the parameters included in the second set. | 09-01-2011 |
20140025249 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTINUOUS AND INTERMITTENT FAULTS - A method for diagnosing a device of a vehicle, includes: generating samples of a parameter of the device; indicating whether each of the samples passed or failed based on comparisons of the samples with one of a predetermined value and a predetermined range; tracking a first number of consecutive samples compared, a second number of the first number of samples that failed, a third number of the first number of samples that failed consecutively, and a fourth number of a last predetermined number of samples compared that failed; selecting one of a normal control mode, a temporary default action mode and a permanent default action mode based on the first, second, third, and fourth numbers; and selectively setting a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in memory when in the permanent default action mode. | 01-23-2014 |
20140372002 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A CURRENT OPERATING RANGE OF A TRANSFER CASE - A method of determining a current operating range of a transfer case includes continuously calculating current Combined Drive Ratio (CDR), and categorizing the current CDR into one of a pre-determined number of expected CDRs. Counters are used to track when the current CDR is identified as an expected CDR. The different counters are then analyzed using simple mathematical operations to identify which gear ratio the transfer case is currently operating in. | 12-18-2014 |
Randy C. Giles, Whippany, NJ US
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20080212034 | SPECKLE REDUCTION IN LASER-PROJECTOR IMAGES - A laser projector having a configurable spatial light modulator (SLM) adapted to display various spatial modulation patterns and redirect illumination from a laser to form an image on the viewing screen. The laser projector drives the SLM to change spatial modulation patterns at a rate that causes the corresponding sequence of projected images to fuse to mitigate appearance of speckle in the resulting fused image. The SLM can be designed to redirect the illumination using either diffraction or specular reflection of light from the displayed spatial modulation pattern. In one embodiment, the SLM is a MEMS device having an array of individually addressable mirrors supported over a substrate and adapted to move (e.g., translate and/or rotate) with respect to the substrate. | 09-04-2008 |
20090044079 | RATE-ADAPTIVE FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION FOR OPTICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - An optical transport system (OTS) having a plurality of optical transponders (OTs) connected via one or more optical links and adapted to communicate with one another using respective rate-adaptive forward-error-correction (FEC) codes. In one embodiment, the OTS has a rate control unit (RCU) adapted to configure the OTs to dynamically adjust the rates of the FEC codes based on an estimated performance margin for each link between two respective communicating OTs to optimize the overall capacity of the OTS while maintaining an adequate, but not excessive, overall system margin. | 02-12-2009 |
Randy Clinton Giles, Whippany, NJ US
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20080212159 | DIRECT OPTICAL IMAGE PROJECTORS - An apparatus includes a reconfigurable spatial light modulator, a light source, and a transmission filter. The reconfigurable spatial light modulator is capable of producing spatially varying amplitude and/or phase modulations of an incident light wavefront. The light source is configured to direct an illumination light beam towards the reconfigurable spatial light modulator such that the modulator produces a modulated outgoing light beam there from. The transmission filter is configured to spatially filter a light pattern formed by the outgoing light beam and to selectively transmit light from substantially only one diffractive order of the light pattern. | 09-04-2008 |
Raymond Giles, Brighton, MA US
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20110219366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADVERTISING FOR USE ON INTERNET AND/OR DIGITAL NETWORKING CAPABLE DEVICES - A system and method of advertising for use on an internet and/or digital networking capable device, wherein the system allows advertisers to use a loading space generated during the initiation of a process on the device to post any media and/or advertising content during the time between when a program or web page is requested and when it actually loads. | 09-08-2011 |
20140081765 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADVERTISING FOR USE ON INTERNET AND/OR DIGITAL NETWORKING CAPABLE DEVICES - A system and method of advertising for use on an internet and/or digital networking capable device, wherein the system allows advertisers to use a loading space generated during the initiation of a process on the device to post any media and/or advertising content during the time between when a program or web page is requested and when it actually loads. | 03-20-2014 |
Richard Giles, Park City, UT US
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20110250016 | ASPHALT REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multipurpose asphalt processor and method for repairing damaged asphalt. The asphalt processor may be used to both till and screed asphalt surfaces. The asphalt processor may include a powered shaft having a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The outermost tines on the shaft may be angled to thereby form a beveled surface along the edges of tilled area of asphalt. The asphalt processor may further include a screed for leveling tilled asphalt. The asphalt processor may take the form of an attachment for use with existing machinery, such as a tractor. | 10-13-2011 |
20130216309 | ASPHALT REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multipurpose asphalt processor and method for repairing damaged asphalt. The asphalt processor may be used to both till and screed asphalt surfaces. The asphalt processor may include a powered shaft having a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The outermost tines on the shaft may be angled to thereby form a beveled surface along the edges of tilled area of asphalt. The asphalt processor may further include a screed for leveling tilled asphalt. The asphalt processor may take the form of an attachment for use with existing machinery, such as a tractor. | 08-22-2013 |
20140037376 | ASPHALT REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multipurpose asphalt processor and method for repairing damaged asphalt. The asphalt processor may be used to both till and screed asphalt surfaces. The asphalt processor may include a powered shaft having a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The outermost tines on the shaft may be angled to thereby form a beveled surface along the edges of tilled area of asphalt. The asphalt processor may further include a screed for leveling tilled asphalt. The asphalt processor may take the form of an attachment for use with existing machinery, such as a tractor. | 02-06-2014 |
Richard Giles, Lincolnton, NC US
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20110294169 | LIGNOCELLULOSIC TREATMENTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, methods of treating lignocellulosic materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a method of treating a lignocellulosic material comprises degrading lignin of the lignocellulosic material with at least one fungus and hydrolyzing cellulose of the lignocellulosic material with at least one microorganism. | 12-01-2011 |
Robert E. Giles, Woodinville, WA US
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20140279315 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR FACILITATING ALLOCATION OF VARIABLE COMPENSATION - Described above is a system for allocating variable compensation to a group of individuals. The system displays objective financial statistics associated with individuals, and subjective factors to be set by a user, where the system can convert subjective factors set by the user into a value. The user can then select base and variable compensation values for each individual. Other details are described herein. | 09-18-2014 |
Samuel K. Giles, Holland, OH US
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20100128570 | WRISTWATCH INTERFACE SYSTEM - The present invention is a more user-friendly wristwatch remote that is programmable to different security systems. The present invention has a wristwatch remote that incorporates a user-friendly means for operating a vehicle security system, manipulating the wristwatch functions, checking the status of the vehicle and/or the security system and lastly, syncing and communicating with other corresponding devices. | 05-27-2010 |
Samuel K. Giles, Westminster, CO US
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20140222637 | Systems and Methods for Academic Core Banking - The present invention provides a system, method, and computer program for institutions of higher education to segregate nonexpendable and expendable restricted revenue funds from unrestricted net assets, assess appropriate levels of leverage, determine institutional risk tolerance for fixed and variable-rate debt, and develop sound methodologies to arrive at a predictable blended borrowing rate for all institutional constituents. This insures that all costs to the institution are covered and unexpected fluctuations in financial markets are considered. In addition, the present invention enables greater financial management efficiencies by disentangling and simplifying the patchwork approach of college and university legacy finance and treasury management information systems. | 08-07-2014 |
Stephan Giles, Middlebury, VT US
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20100223067 | METHODS AND SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY EXAMS WITH SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS - Methods and system to identify similar exams are described. An example computer-implemented method to identify similar exams includes selecting a category. Additionally, the example method includes comparing the selected category to records associated with exams to identify any of the exams that include information related to the category. Further, the example method includes displaying the exams identified as related to the category to a healthcare practitioner. Further still, the example method includes visually differentiating at least one of the displayed exams based on a significance level associated with the at least one of the displayed exams. | 09-02-2010 |
Steve Giles, Troy, MI US
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20080271936 | Thixomold Hinge Assembly - A hinge assembly is provided for moving a step on a motor vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position. A rail bracket is fixedly secured to the vehicle and includes inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. A step bracket includes inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. The step is fixedly secured to the step bracket. An inner arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the inner arm and are pivotally disposed in the inner bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. An outer arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the outer arm and are pivotally disposed in the outer bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. | 11-06-2008 |
20100011552 | Thixomold hinge assembly - A hinge assembly for moving a step on a motor vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position includes a rail bracket fixedly secured to the vehicle and including inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. A step bracket includes inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. The step is fixedly secured to the step bracket. An inner arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the inner arm and are pivotally disposed in the inner bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. An outer arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the outer arm and are pivotally disposed in the outer bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. | 01-21-2010 |
Steven Giles, Troy, MI US
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20090121449 | Overmolded magnesium - A method of manufacturing an assembly, including a structural member and an appearance feature formed therealong, is provided utilizing first and second molds. The method includes the steps of: injecting magnesium into the first mold to form the structural member; removing the structural member from the first mold; placing the structural member in the second mold; and injecting thermoplastic material into the second mold to overmold the appearance feature along a portion of the structural member. | 05-14-2009 |
20120098230 | Overmolded Magnesium - A method of manufacturing an assembly, including a structural member and an appearance feature formed therealong, is provided utilizing first and second molds. The method includes the steps of: injecting magnesium into the first mold to form the structural member; removing the structural member from the first mold; placing the structural member in the second mold; and injecting thermoplastic material into the second mold to overmold the appearance feature along a portion of the structural member. | 04-26-2012 |
Steven R. Giles, Troy, MI US
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20100053958 | Non-contact dead front actuation system - A dead front actuating assembly actuates a device in standard ambient light conditions. The dead front actuating assembly includes a housing defining a periphery and an interior volume. A cover plate is fixedly secured to the housing at the periphery. The cover plate defines an inboard surface facing the interior volume and an outboard surface opposite the inboard surface. The outboard surface is opaque in standard ambient light conditions. The dead front actuating assembly also includes a switch that is operatively connected to the inboard surface of the cover plate at a defined location for toggling the device between on and off conditions. The dead front actuating assembly also includes a presence sensor identifying when an operator is disposed adjacent the cover plate. A back light inside the housing illuminates the cover plate such that light passes through the cover plate and out the outboard surface to illuminate the switch for the operator. | 03-04-2010 |
Taelor Nicole Giles, Silver Spring, MD US
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20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 02-16-2012 |
Thomas E. Giles, Orfordville, WI US
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20080251533 | AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING FAUCET - A beverage dispenser has a faucet with a spout, a fitting for connection to a beverage supply, and a lever operated valve. A servo motor, coupled to the lever, operates the faucet and proportionally controls the flow of the beverage. That proportional flow control manages the amount of beverage foaming. A flow sensor has a magnetic turbine within the faucet and a Hall effect element that magnetically senses turbine motion and produces a signal indicating an amount of beverage flow. A keypad enables service personnel to designate various portions of the beverage to automatically fill serving containers of different sizes. A control circuit responds to activation of the keypad and to the flow sensor by operating the servo motor to dispense the related quantity of the beverage. | 10-16-2008 |
20140263399 | Wireless Control System For Dispensing Beverages From A Bottle - A pour spout, for attaching to a bottle, has a first wireless transceiver and a valve for selectively controlling flow of a beverage from the bottle. A server interface, adapted to be carried by a person who serves beverages, has a second wireless transceiver. A control unit is provided to wirelessly communicate with the second transceiver. In one mode, the pour spout transmits a spout identifier to the server interface, which responds by transmitting the spout identifier and a server identifier to the control unit. The control unit responds with a reply transmission causing the server interface to command the pour spout to open the valve. In another mode, a person selects a cocktail, that results in the control unit sending designations of a plurality of liquor ingredients to the server interface. The server interface controls dispensing each of the plurality of liquor ingredients. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS FROM A CONTAINER - A method for dispensing a beverage from a bottle that includes communicating a dispensing authorization message from a control unit to at least one of a server interface carried by a beverage server and a pour spout secured to a bottle, wherein the dispensing authorization message at least one of includes or initiates a dispensing command, and wherein the pour spout responds to the dispensing command by opening a spout valve through which a beverage flows from the bottle and out of the pour spout. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263429 | Spout With A Valve For Dispensing Liquor From A Bottle - A pour spout has a bottle adapter for insertion into a mouth of a bottle. A housing has a chamber into which a housing inlet and a housing outlet open with the housing inlet connected to the bottle adapter for receiving beverage from the bottle. A valve carriage is movable within the chamber and has a carriage inlet in fluid communication with a carriage outlet. A resilient first tube provides a first beverage passageway between the housing inlet and the carriage inlet. A resilient second tube provides a second beverage passageway between carriage outlet and the housing outlet. The first or second tube has a valve seat that is engaged and disengaged by a plunger on the valve carriage as the valve carriage moves within the chamber. A valve actuator moves the valve carriage in response to signal from a control circuit that receives a wireless command signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263430 | POUR SPOUT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR DISPENSING LIQUID FROM A CONTAINER - A pour spout for dispensing a beverage from a bottle including a bottle adapter for attaching to a bottle to receive a beverage from the bottle, a housing having a chamber into which a housing inlet and a housing outlet open, the housing inlet connected to the bottle adapter for receiving the beverage, a valve carriage moveably received within the chamber and having a carriage passage, a resilient first tube providing a first passageway for beverage to flow from the housing inlet to the carriage passage, a resilient second tube providing a second passageway for beverage to flow from the carriage passage to the housing outlet, a valve operatively connected to the valve carriage to control flow of the beverage through the housing from the housing inlet to the housing outlet; and a valve actuator for moving the valve carriage within the chamber to operate the valve open or closed. | 09-18-2014 |
Tracy Giles, West Valley, UT US
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20080308438 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING A PLUMBING TOOL - A plumbing tool transporting and storing device and method for entirely concealing a plumbing tool such as a toilet brush or plumbing plunger, and transporting that tool without risk of dripping effluent or displaying the device's contents, and for storing the tool efficiently and conveniently. The device is used by placing the tool into the device through a specially designed opening, then picking the device up by its handle, and carrying it to its destination, avoiding unwanted attention as the concealed tool is transported through common areas. The device may then be hung on a surface such as a wall or rack, by a bracket system or by the handle. | 12-18-2008 |
William Giles, Manistique, MI US
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