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Charles C. Bilberry, Louisville, KY US
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20150233741 | Calibration Mechanism for Proximity Switch - A calibration system having an actuator with a rotatable shaft and a switch box housing a proximity switch and a calibration mechanism. The calibration mechanism is coupled to the shaft and includes a base, a target carrier, a driver, and an actuating button having a cam. The base includes a locating magnet, and the target carrier includes a primary magnet and a bias magnet polarized in the same direction as the locating magnet. The driver is shiftable between a first position in which the driver engages the target carrier and a second position disengaged from the target carrier. The cam engages the driver and shifts the driver between the first and second positions. Upon rotation of the shaft, the bias magnet automatically moves to a position aligned with the locating magnet when the driver is in the second position. | 08-20-2015 |
Charles C. Buford, Jr., The Woodlands, TX US
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20140174192 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF SET CEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus for determining shear bond strength of a cement to be set within a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation consists of a housing, a vertical rod which extends from the uppermost portion of the housing through the lowermost portion of the housing, a base plate for positioning onto the bottom of the housing and for supporting the lowermost portion of the vertical rod, and a test plate for positioning onto the top of the housing through which the uppermost portion of the vertical rod extends. The apparatus may further contain a push rod. Shear bond strength is determined by introducing into the housing a sample core of the formation prior to introduction of a slurry containing the cement. The force required to break the bond between the vertical rod and the set cement may be used to determine the shear strength between the casing within the wellbore and the set cement when the cement is hardened within the wellbore. The force required to break the bond between the set cement and the sample core may be used to determine the shear strength between the set cement and formation core when the cement is hardened within the wellbore. | 06-26-2014 |
Charles C. Carlstrom, Jr., Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20100122461 | COMPACT SPRING LOADED FUEL CELL MONOPOLAR STACK - A spring assembly for use with a direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided. The spring assembly includes a pair of spring elements, placed over each of the major dimensions of the fuel cell, such that the top and bottom spring elements provide at least a portion of the load to the fuel cell for the required compression. The springs are designed to be fully compressed under the design pressure and are held in the compressed state by two side clamps thus providing a uniform planar pressure distribution across the fuel cell system. The spring elements each include several grooves formed therein extending towards center of the element. The side clamps include fastening members which are fingerlike extensions that fit within the grooves of the spring elements to hold the springs in tight engagement over the fuel cell system, with out bolts, pins or other fasteners. | 05-20-2010 |
Charles C. Chen, Boston, MA US
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20150120615 | UNIFIED CATALOG MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - A unified catalog of products and services is described. In one implementation, a method may include receiving an indication of products, offered by a business, that are to be provided to a customer of the business, where the products are defined in a catalog based on a hierarchical product model. The method further includes determining pricing information relating to the products, the determination of the pricing information including: identifying, based on the catalog, a plurality of pricing formulas associated with the plurality of products, and applying the pricing formulas to determine the pricing information. | 04-30-2015 |
Charles C. Chusei, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20150129426 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSING NANOCOMPOSITE - A zinc oxide-carbon nanotube composite is provided, the nanotube composite being selective and sensitive for detection of hydrogen peroxide, which is important for screening for early cancer detection, monitoring cardiovascular disease, detecting onset of food spoilage, and enzymatic reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct. Also provided are methods using said zinc oxide-carbon nanotube composite. | 05-14-2015 |
Charles C. Debergh, Newport Coast, CA US
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20100205647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A TRANSPORT PROCESSING SYSTEM IN A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD BROADCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for a system for communicating with a user device includes a first transport processing system and a second transport processing system. The system also includes a software download manager that monitors a first transport processing system communicating a software image, generates a first announcement for the software image, communicates the first announcement to the user device, determines a failure of the first transport processing system, discontinues the first announcement for the software image in response to the failure and communicating the software image through the second transport processing system. | 08-12-2010 |
20100211942 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS IN A BROADCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for a system for communicating with a user device includes a broadcast management system generating content channel data signals. The system also includes a software download manager in communication with the broadcast management system. The software download manager generates an announcement file and a download resolution file. The download manager communicates the announcement file. The user device has user device identifier data and receives the download resolution file in response to the announcement file and stores the software image in the user device in response to the download resolution file. | 08-19-2010 |
Charles C. Della Santina, Towson, MD US
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20110152711 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING VESTIBULAR AND OCULOMOTOR FUNCTION - The invention relates to systems and methods for testing vestibular and oculomotor function. One aspect of the invention provides a vestibular and oculomotor function testing device including a track supported by a plurality of bearings, an engine configured to selectively displace the track, and a head coupling component coupled to the track. The head coupling component is configured to convey a movement generated by the engine to a subject's head in one or more axes. | 06-23-2011 |
20150039057 | IMPLANTABLE VESTIBULAR PROSTHESIS - An implantable nerve stimulation device has a sensor system, a data processor in communication with the sensor system, and a nerve stimulation system in communication with the data processor and constructed to provide electrical stimulation to at least one branch of at least one vestibulocochlear nerve. The nerve stimulation system includes an electrode array that has a first plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a superior branch of the vestibular nerve, a second plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a horizontal branch of the vestibular nerve, a third plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a posterior branch of the vestibular nerve, and a common crus reference electrode structured to be surgically implanted into a common crus of the vestibular labyrinth. | 02-05-2015 |
20150209580 | IMPLANTABLE VESTIBULAR PROSTHESIS - An implantable nerve stimulation device has a sensor system, a data processor in communication with the sensor system, and a nerve stimulation system in communication with the data processor and constructed to provide electrical stimulation to at least one branch of at least one vestibulocochlear nerve. The nerve stimulation system includes an electrode array that has a first plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a superior branch of the vestibular nerve, a second plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a horizontal branch of the vestibular nerve, a third plurality of electrodes structured to be surgically implanted in electrical communication with a posterior branch of the vestibular nerve, and a common crus reference electrode structured to be surgically implanted into a common crus of the vestibular labyrinth. | 07-30-2015 |
Charles C. Dixon, Galesville, MD US
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20150272016 | PORTABLE MULTI-PURPOSE LOG SKIDDER - A multi-purpose portable log skidder that is a self propelled log skidder that does not require a vehicle to tow it. | 10-01-2015 |
Charles C. Ebbs, Cary, NC US
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20090113382 | AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT IMPLEMENTATION WITH A DEPLOYMENT TOPOLOGY MODEL - Although a modeling language can be used to create a deployment diagram to graphically depict a deployment model, the utility of the deployment diagram is limited to easing understanding of the model. A semantically correct deployment topology model can be processed to automate deployment of a product, add-on, update, configuration, etc. A semantically correct deployment topology model can be processed to generate activities that conform to the deployment model. The activities have executable code units associated with them. The executable code units are collected and organized to implement the deployment modeled with the deployment topology model. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles C. Erway, Providence, RI US
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20090113308 | Administering Communications Schedules for Data Communications Among Compute Nodes in a Data Communications Network of a Parallel Computer - Methods, apparatus, and products are disclosed for creating and administering communications schedules for data communications among compute nodes in a data communications network of a parallel computer that include: receiving a communications schedule specifying data communications steps in a message passing operation performed by the compute nodes in the data communications network of the parallel computer; parsing the communications schedule to identify the data communications steps; and generating a graphical representation of the communications schedule, including graphing the data communications steps for the message passing operation. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles C. Frayman, Mundelein, IL US
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20120025029 | Position Control System for Cross Coupled Operation of Fly-By-Wire Control Columns - A aircraft control system is provided. that provides tactile feedback between control columns of the aircraft relating to discrepancies in the control inputs to the sticks of the respective control columns. In one implementation, the sticks each have an associated feedback assembly that is adjustable relative to mechanical ground to adjust the feedback profile applied to the corresponding stick. The position of each feedback assembly is adjusted based on a relative displacement between the other feedback assembly and its corresponding stick to provide active feedback relating to the control of the other control column. | 02-02-2012 |
20130162418 | MOTOR GENERATED DETENT FEEL - A control stick system for simulating a detent mechanism in an aircraft is provided. The detent mechanism is simulated by a motor operably coupled to a lever and configured to bias the lever such that the user experiences the feel of a traditional detent mechanism. A controller operates the motor that provides the simulated detent by receiving data from multiple sensors regarding the position and the speed of the lever and the position and the speed of a rotor assembly of the motor. Using the position and the speed measurements, the controller is able to detect when the lever is entering a specific zone of a simulated detent range. Depending on what zone the lever is in, within the simulated detent range, the controller is configured to provide a different drive current to the motor. | 06-27-2013 |
Charles C. Freeny, Dallas, TX US
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20090307735 | SPLIT PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM - A cable television interface box for interconnecting a television display unit to a cable television connection. The cable television interface box includes a television accessory unit in communication with the television display unit and the cable television connection. The television accessory unit interfaces with a remote portion of a split personal computer system and outputs input data signals to the remote portion for performing input portions of personal computer tasks, and receives video signals from the remote portion indicative of video and output portions of personal computer tasks. | 12-10-2009 |
20110154423 | SPLIT PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM - A cable television interface box for interconnecting a television display unit to a cable television connection. The cable television interface box includes a television accessory unit in communication with the television display unit and the cable television connection. The television accessory unit interfaces with a remote portion of a split personal computer system and outputs input data signals to the remote portion for performing input portions of personal computer tasks, and receives video signals from the remote portion indicative of video and output portions of personal computer tasks. | 06-23-2011 |
Charles C. Freeny, Iii, Flower Mound, TX US
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20140194087 | Remote PBX System and Advance Communication Terminals - A method for providing a remote PBX service by a customer's phone service provider. More than one telephone number is assigned to one customer's telephone communication link in communication with at least one telephone. A connect signal is received by the customer's phone service provider including one of the telephone numbers assigned to the customer's telephone communication link. A called telephone code is generated indicative of the number included in the connect signal. The called telephone code is sent to the customer's telephone communication link whereby a user of the customer's telephone communication link is capable of knowing which of the more than one telephone numbers assigned to the customer's telephone communication link was called prior to answering the telephone connected to the customer's telephone communication link. Thus, the customer's phone service provider provides the remote PBX service for the customer without the necessity of a local PBX. | 07-10-2014 |
Charles C. Freeny, Jr., Grand Prairie, TX US
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20090287608 | MULTIPLE CUSTOMER AND MULTIPLE LOCATION PC SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM - The present invention contemplates a system whereby a service provider can service a large number of customers (millions) and connect them to their rented PC from millions of locations around the world. Many customers (10 to 100 thousand) can be connected simultaneously. The service provider is responsible for maintaining the latest PC Hardware and Software configurations available on the market instead of the customer. The rented PC operates in essentially the same manner as if one purchased and maintained their PC at home or office. Access to the individuals rented PC can be obtained from any existing PC, office network computer, a Web TV computer or other customer interface computer which has been authorized by the service provider. The current invention will greatly improve existing Client/Server systems being used to service large global offices. However The greatest improvement, is to make the PC much more convenient and easier for the individual to use in the future and shift the PC hardware and software update burden to the service provider. | 11-19-2009 |
20100095242 | AUTOMATED DATA DELIVERY SYSTEMS - The Automated Data Delivery Systems (ADDS) are two delivery systems designed to either deliver specific data to customer computers over a network, e.g., the Internet, or from one application program to another. In both cases the user computer requesting data delivery can either have a special automatic data reception capability or receive the data without screening. In particular, ADDS are systems that allows a data delivery services to be offered on the Internet or an Intranet between two sites or offered between an Internet site and a User Computer. In addition the ADDS invention includes a modification to existing or future application programs that allow the program to deliver specified data, in the format specified by the user, to the location specified by the user, and at a schedule specified by the user. In the case of Internet delivery the Website might charge a specified price for the delivery service. | 04-15-2010 |
20110093394 | MULTIPLE CUSTOMER AND MULTIPLE LOCATION PC SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM - The present invention contemplates a system whereby a service provider can service a large number of customers (millions) and connect them to their rented PC from millions of locations around the world. Many customers (10 to 100 thousand) can be connected simultaneously. The service provider is responsible for maintaining the latest PC Hardware and Software configurations available on the market instead of the customer. The rented PC operates in essentially the same manner as if one purchased and maintained their PC at home or office. Access to the individuals rented PC can be obtained from any existing PC, office network computer, a Web TV computer or other customer interface computer which has been authorized by the service provider. The current invention will greatly improve existing Client/Server systems being used to service large global offices. However, the greatest improvement is to make the PC much more convenient and easier for the individual to use in the future and shift the PC hardware and software update burden to the service provider. | 04-21-2011 |
20130066953 | MULTIPLE CUSTOMER AND MULTIPLE LOCATION PC SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM - The present invention contemplates a system whereby a service provider can service a large number of customers (millions) and connect them to their rented PC from millions of locations around the world. Many customers (10 to 100 thousand) can be connected simultaneously. The service provider is responsible for maintaining the latest PC Hardware and Software configurations available on the market instead of the customer. The rented PC operates in essentially the same manner as if one purchased and maintained their PC at home or office. Access to the individuals rented PC can be obtained from any existing PC, office network computer, a Web TV computer or other customer interface computer which has been authorized by the service provider. The current invention will greatly improve existing Client/Server systems being used to service large global offices. However, the greatest improvement is to make the PC much more convenient and easier for the individual to use in the future and shift the PC hardware and software update burden to the service provider. | 03-14-2013 |
20130125015 | AUTOMATED DATA DELIVERY SYSTEMS - The Automated Data Delivery Systems (ADDS) are two delivery systems designed to either deliver specific data to customer computers over a network, e.g., the Internet, or from one application program to another. In both cases the user computer requesting data delivery can either have a special automatic data reception capability or receive the data without screening. In particular, ADDS are systems that allows a data delivery services to be offered on the Internet or an Intranet between two sites or offered between an Internet site and a User Computer. In addition the ADDS invention includes a modification to existing or future application programs that allow the program to deliver specified data, in the format specified by the user, to the location specified by the user, and at a schedule specified by the user. In the case of Internet delivery the Website might charge a specified price for the delivery service. | 05-16-2013 |
Charles C. Freeny, Jr., Flower Mound, TX US
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20140194087 | Remote PBX System and Advance Communication Terminals - A method for providing a remote PBX service by a customer's phone service provider. More than one telephone number is assigned to one customer's telephone communication link in communication with at least one telephone. A connect signal is received by the customer's phone service provider including one of the telephone numbers assigned to the customer's telephone communication link. A called telephone code is generated indicative of the number included in the connect signal. The called telephone code is sent to the customer's telephone communication link whereby a user of the customer's telephone communication link is capable of knowing which of the more than one telephone numbers assigned to the customer's telephone communication link was called prior to answering the telephone connected to the customer's telephone communication link. Thus, the customer's phone service provider provides the remote PBX service for the customer without the necessity of a local PBX. | 07-10-2014 |
Charles C. Gerszewski, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20080267251 | STACKED INDUCTION FURNACE SYSTEM - A stacked induction furnace system includes a first furnace having an induction coil to heat and melt a substantially non-conductive material contained in an upper crucible. The upper crucible contains an opening in a bottom surface thereof to drain molten material therefrom. A second furnace is positioned below the first furnace and includes a lower crucible to receive the molten material drained from the opening and is arranged to maintain the molten state of the material in the lower crucible. One or more power sources are provided to power the first furnace and the second furnace. | 10-30-2008 |
Charles C. Habeger, Jr., Burien, WA US
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20090159488 | Container having top and bottom reinforcement - A container is provided, having a casing having center panels and end panels on either end of the center panels. A bottom cap portion is provided perpendicular to the casing wherein the bottom cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel. The bottom cap portion has a length which is substantially the same as a length of the casing. A top cap portion is provided on top of and perpendicular to the casing. The top cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel The end panels of the bottom cap portion contact the end panels of the casing, and the end panels of the top cap portion contact the end panels of the bottom cap portion. | 06-25-2009 |
Charles C. Hansen, Iii, Hinsdale, IL US
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20100243931 | LINEAR MOTOR VALVE - A valve having a valve body having spaced inlet and outlet ports separated by an intermediate valve seat in open communication with the inlet and outlet ports includes a piston and a valve member being adapted to sealingly mate with the valve seat. A biasing member is positioned to bias the valve member toward the valve seat. A linear motor assembly attached to the valve body, the linear motor having a plurality of stator discs, a plurality of stator coils, a plurality of teeth defining a cylindrical opening, and a slider positioned within the cylindrical opening. The slider has a plurality of teeth defining a generally cylindrical outer periphery of the slider and is movable in response to magnetic flux generated by electrical current passing through one or more of the stator coils. | 09-30-2010 |
Charles C. Hansen, Iii, Lagrange Park, IL US
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20150129788 | BALL VALVE FOR COLD FLUIDS - A ball valve including upstream and downstream seats and a ball having a flow opening disposed between the upstream and downstream seats. A flow path is defined through the valve only when the ball is disposed in an open position. In one embodiment, when the ball is disposed in a closed position the upstream seat may intermittently disengage from the ball to relieve hydrostatic expansion of a liquid within the ball resulting an increased pressure that is greater than a pressure within a body cavity of the valve outside the ball. In another embodiment, a distance between the upstream and downstream seats is greater than an outer diameter of the ball and the ball engages only one of the upstream and downstream seats when disposed in the closed position and a pressure differential is defined between the upstream and downstream seats. The upstream and downstream seats may each include a partially spherical sealing surface that may have a crenulate configuration. | 05-14-2015 |
Charles C. Heotis, Germantown, TN US
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20100274121 | Targeting an orthopaedic implant landmark - A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing. | 10-28-2010 |
20110208037 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LANDMARK | 08-25-2011 |
20120035468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LANDMARK - A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing. | 02-09-2012 |
20120101361 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LANDMARK | 04-26-2012 |
20120226094 | TARGETING ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE LANDMARKS - Targeting sensors for use in targeting landmarks of orthopaedic devices. The sensors include a non-cylindrical mounting platform such as a printed circuit board and at least two mounted or printed sensor coils to provide a low profile sensor assembly which can be placed in a predetermined position and orientation on or in an orthopaedic device. The platform has a non-circular cross-section having an aspect ratio of greater than about 1.5:1. The non-circular cross-section of the platform enables the sensor to be placed in a known fixed position within the implant. The sensor coils may be partially or fully embedded in the platform. | 09-06-2012 |
20130218007 | TARGETING LANDMARKS OF ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICES - A device for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant including a housing configured to engage a mating structure for attachment of the housing to the orthopaedic implant, and an electromagnetic sensor located at a known position within the housing, wherein, when the housing is engaged with the mating structure, the position of the sensor relative to a landmark of the orthopaedic implant is known for at least five degrees of freedom. | 08-22-2013 |
20150238277 | TARGETING AN ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT LANDMARK - A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing. | 08-27-2015 |
Charles C. Hiigel, Victor, MT US
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20100206781 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING POPPED CORN FROM UN-POPPED KERNELS - An apparatus is disclosed for separating popped corn from un-popped kernels. The apparatus includes a popped corn container that holds popped corn and a kernel separator located on a side of the popped corn container. The kernel separator includes a kernel separator screen with a plurality of holes, where a hole in the plurality of holes is larger than an un-popped kernel and smaller than a fully popped corn. The kernel separator also includes a reentry impedance means for impeding an un-popped kernel from entering the popped corn container through the kernel separator. The apparatus also includes a kernel container positioned outside the popped corn container and adjacent to the kernel separator such that the kernel container stores the un-popped kernel after the un-popped kernel has passed through the kernel separator. The apparatus may further include a cover container. | 08-19-2010 |
Charles C. Hong, Nolensville, TN US
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20080199449 | Methods and Compositions for Use in Treating Vascular Diseases and Conditions - The invention includes methods and compositions for use in treating or preventing vascular disease or promoting vascular growth or development. The methods and compositions can be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases associated with ischemia, such as heart attack and stroke. | 08-21-2008 |
20100093760 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE CELL SIGNALING AND METHODS EMPLOYING SUCH COMPOUNDS - The invention provides methods for identifying compounds that modulate cell signaling, as well as therapeutic methods that employ such compounds. | 04-15-2010 |
20110053930 | INHIBITORS OF THE BMP SIGNALING PATHWAY - The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. | 03-03-2011 |
20140011805 | INHIBITORS OF THE BMP SIGNALING PATHWAY - The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. | 01-09-2014 |
20140256720 | CANCER TREATMENT USING BMP INHIBITOR - Methods for regulating cancer cell growth and survival, inhibiting cancer cell growth, promoting cancer cell death, and/or treating a cancer make use of antagonists of a type I BMP receptor. In some embodiments the cancer is a lung cancer and the cancer cell is a lung cancer cell. | 09-11-2014 |
20160068525 | Fused Heterocyclic Compounds as Selective BMP Inhibitors - The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. | 03-10-2016 |
Charles C. Hornemann, Madison, WI US
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20090211942 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR REFORMING OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are catalysts and methods that can reform aqueous solutions of oxygenated compounds such as ethylene glycol, glycerol, sugar alcohols, and sugars to generate products such as hydrogen and alkanes. In some embodiments, aqueous solutions containing at least 20 wt % of the oxygenated compounds can be reformed over a catalyst comprising a Group VIII transition metal and a Group VIIB transition metal, preferably supported on an activated carbon-supported catalyst. In other embodiments, catalysts are provided for the production of hydrogen or alkanes at reaction temperatures less than 300° C. | 08-27-2009 |
20100288975 | REACTOR SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING GASEOUS PRODUCTS - Reactor systems are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution. | 11-18-2010 |
20120282163 | Method of Producing Gaseous Products Using a Downflow Reactor - Reactor systems and methods are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems and methods are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution. | 11-08-2012 |
Charles C. Huxsoll, Moraga, CA US
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20090104319 | Fruit Product and Method of Manufacture of the Fruit Product - A fruit product that is a fruit-gel matrix that is formed into pieces. The product is a shelf-stable item that contains preferably at least 85%, and more preferably about 95%, fruit solids. The product is intended to be a nutritious snack or meal accompaniment. While containing a high percentage of fruit, the product has eating qualities associated with jelly gum confections. | 04-23-2009 |
20100196576 | Fruit Product and Method of Manufacture of the Fruit Product - A fruit product that is a fruit-gel matrix that is formed into pieces. The product is a shelf-stable item that contains preferably at least 85%, and more preferably about 95%, fruit solids. The product is intended to be a nutritious snack or meal accompaniment. While containing a high percentage of fruit, the product has eating qualities associated with jelly gum confections. | 08-05-2010 |
Charles C. Johnson, League City, TX US
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20090044948 | Ball seat having ball support member - Apparatuses for restricting fluid flow through a well conduit comprise a housing having a longitudinal bore and a seat disposed within the bore. The seat has a first position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and a second position when the apparatus is in the set position. A plug element support member has a retracted position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and an extended position when the apparatus is in the set position. A plug element adapted to be disposed into the bore and landed on the seat to restrict fluid flow through the bore and the well conduit is used to move the plug element support member from the retracted position to the extended position, thereby providing support to the plug member landed on the seat. | 02-19-2009 |
20090159289 | Ball seat having segmented arcuate ball support member - Apparatuses for restricting fluid flow through a well conduit comprise a housing having a longitudinal bore and a seat disposed within the bore. The seat has a first position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and a second position when the apparatus is in the set position. The seat comprises an arcuate member comprising a plurality of slits defining a plurality of segment members having a gap there-between. Each of the gaps are variable such that movement of segment members inwardly causes the gaps to be narrowed or closed off completely when a plug element is disposed into the bore and landed on the arcuate member to move the arcuate member from the first position to the second position, causing restriction of fluid flow through the bore and the well conduit. | 06-25-2009 |
20120168180 | Isolation of Zones for Fracturing Using Removable Plugs - An interval can be divided into zones by inserting a series of plugs that register with specific profiles at predetermined intervals along a section of pipe. Each plug supports a releasable perforating gun that can release from the plug and perforate an interval for treatment such as fracturing or acidizing. A subsequent plug then isolates the just treated zone and the process is repeated working up toward the surface. When the full interval is treated the plugs can then be removed by making their cores disappear using a reaction or dissolving techniques. Mechanical alternative that push all the plugs to hole bottom or that retrieve them together or individually are possible alternative techniques for removal of the plugs from the treated interval before production is initiated. | 07-05-2012 |
20130199800 | WIPER PLUG ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF STIMULATING A WELLBORE ENVIRONMENT - Methods for preparing a wellbore casing for stimulation operations comprise the steps of cementing a wellbore casing in a wellbore, the wellbore casing having a downhole tool comprising a valve and an apparatus for restricting fluid flow through the valve, such as a ball seat, disposed above the valve. Actuation of the valve opens the valve to establish fluid communication between the wellbore casing and the formation. A plug element is disposed on a seat of the ball seat and a casing pressure test is performed. The plug element then dissolves or disintegrates over time increasing fluid communication between the wellbore casing and the formation, thereby preparing the wellbore casing for stimulation operations without additional wellbore intervention after the casing pressure test. In certain embodiments, during or after dissolution of the plug element, clean-out of the bore of the valve is performed by the plug element. | 08-08-2013 |
20140048251 | Removable Fracturing Plug of Particulate Material Housed in a Sheath Set by Expansion of a Passage through the Sheath - The removable plug features a solid material that is housed in a porous container that has its shape changed to transition from the run in shape to the set shape. A swage is moved through a passage in the container to enlarge the passage and move the container to a borehole wall. The passage is then closed such as with a flapper valve or by moving in a mandrel into the expanded passage and lodging the mandrel in the expanded passage. Various release techniques are described. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048252 | Removable Fracturing Plug of Particulate Material Housed in a Sheath Set by Relative End Movement of the Sheath - The removable plug features a solid material that is housed in a porous container that has its shape changed to transition from the run in shape to the set shape. A running string and setting tool that creates relative movement deliver the plug and pull on its lower end while holding the top stationary against a backing plate. The container is pulled into itself as the radial dimension grows for the set. There can be a mandrel that remains in position and can lock to the backing plate or alternatively there can be no mandrel or a removable mandrel. The porous container can be removed in a variety of ways to let the solid material escape to be removed with fluid circulating in the wellbore. Alternatively the mandrel can be undermined to let the solid material escape for recovery. | 02-20-2014 |
20140102703 | Pressure Actuated Ported Sub for Subterranean Cement Completions - A shifting sleeve has differential piston areas so that applied pressure displaces the sleeve against spring bias, which preferably is a series of Belleville washer stacks associated with modular mandrel components, to obtain the desired opposing force to the movement initiated with pressure applied to differential piston areas. An indexing feature is located between the sleeve and the mandrel passage wall and on a predetermined number of cycles disables the Belleville washer stacks from biasing the sleeve in an opposed direction as when pressure is applied. At this time the pressure in the mandrel acting on the differential piston area simply shifts the sleeve to open a lateral port so that fracturing through the cement that was earlier placed with the port closed can take place. | 04-17-2014 |
20140124214 | DISSOLVABLE TOOL AND METHOD OF DISSOLVING SAME - A dissolvable tool includes a body having at least a portion configured to dissolve in a fluid, and a barrier connected to the body. The barrier is configured to slidably fluidically seal to a structure that the body and the barrier are movable within to maintain a volume of the fluid between the barrier and the body while the barrier and the body are moved through the structure. | 05-08-2014 |
20150090448 | DOWNHOLE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A downhole system including a tubular having a wall with at least one port there through. At least one member arranged to cover the at least one port in a compressed condition thereof. Configured to at least partially displace cement pumped on an exterior of the tubular in a radially expanded condition of the at least one member. Also included is a method of non-ballistically opening ports in a tubular of a downhole system. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090449 | CEMENT MASKING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A cement masking system including a tubular having a wall with at least one radial port. At least one swellable member arranged to cover the at least one port. The at least one swellable member configured to at least partially displace cement radially of the tubular during radial expansion of the at least one swellable member. Also included in a method of masking ports in a tubular from cement, | 04-02-2015 |
20150337625 | Pressure Actuated Ported Sub for Subterranean Cement Completions - A shifting sleeve has differential piston areas so that applied pressure displaces the sleeve against spring bias, which preferably is a series of Belleville washer stacks associated with modular mandrel components, to obtain the desired opposing force to the movement initiated with pressure applied to differential piston areas. An indexing feature is located between the sleeve and the mandrel passage wall and on a predetermined number of cycles disables the Belleville washer stacks from biasing the sleeve in an opposed direction as when pressure is applied. At this time the pressure in the mandrel acting on the differential piston area simply shifts the sleeve to open a lateral port so that fracturing through the cement that was earlier placed with the port closed can take place. | 11-26-2015 |
Charles C. King, Leucadia, CA US
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20150332906 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MALDI-TOF MASS SPECTROMETRY - A system and method for matrix assisted laser desorption time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. A method for MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry includes initiating a spectral analysis of a sample on a MALDI-TOF spectrometer. The sample is ionized, and a first ion spectrum is detected and stored. Thereafter, the spectrometer is reset, and the ionizing, detecting, storing, and resetting are repeated until a predetermined plurality of spectra of the sample is acquired. | 11-19-2015 |
Charles C. Kuyava, Minnetonka, MN US
Charles C. Lawhead, Boulder, CO US
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20120061369 | MULTIPLE HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EXPANDABLE MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY - A multiple heater control system includes cables, connectors, and junction boxes for user-friendly daisy chain connections of heater controllers and heaters in various configurations or combinations of individually controlled heater series and/or master and slave heater series. The heater controllers include process control of AC power to the heaters and upper-limit safety shutoff that is substantially independent from the process control. The heater controllers also have variable levels of control, adjustment, display, and communications functionality in a base module that is expandable to various levels with expansion modules that are attachable to and detachable from the base module. Connector, cable, and junction configurations, adapters, and latch features enhance user friendliness. | 03-15-2012 |
Charles C. Lee, San Jose, CA US
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20100185808 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORING AND ACCESSING DATA IN UAS BASED FLASH-MEMORY DEVICE - Methods and systems for storing and accessing data in UAS based flash memory device are disclosed. UAS based flash memory device comprises a controller and a plurality of non-volatile memories (e.g., flash memory) it controls. Controller is configured for connecting to a UAS host via a physical layer (e.g., plug and wire based on USB 3.0) and for conducting data transfer operations via two sets of logical pipes. Controller further comprises a random-access-memory (RAM) buffer configured for enabling parallel and duplex data transfer operations through the sets of logical pipes. In addition, a Smart Storage Switch configured for connecting multiple non-volatile memory devices is included in the controller. Finally, a security module/engine/unit is provided for data security via user authentication data encryption/decryption of the device. Furthermore, the flash memory device includes an optical transceiver configured for optical connection to a host also configured with an optical transceiver. | 07-22-2010 |
Charles C. Lee, New Taipei City TW
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20130143421 | USB CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to a USB connector, which comprises: a connector main body having its front being downwardly extended thereby forming a stop part having a first lead angle; and a substrate having plural first contact pads and plural second contact pads, so as to form a USB connector. Said USB connector allows a USB2.0 connector and a USB3.0 connector to be respectively inserted. | 06-06-2013 |
20130309907 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a base board having a plurality of first contact pads and second contact pads exposed on one end of the base board, a plurality of first terminals each having one end thereof connected with the corresponding first contact pad of the base board, a plurality of second terminals each having one end thereof arranged alternately with the first terminals and connected with the corresponding second contact pad of the base board, and an insulating housing having a window. The other end of the first terminal is slanted downward at an angle and then curved upward back to form a barb-like contact portion. The other end of the second terminal defines a contact protrusion. The base board together with the first terminals and the second terminals are disposed in the insulating housing. The contact portions and the contact protrusions are exposed outside through the window. | 11-21-2013 |
20130344730 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a fastening part, a connector body assembled under the fastening part and defining at least one receiving groove at a mating end thereof, a base board positioned under the connector body, and a shielding shell. The connector body and the base board can be firmly fastened in the shielding shell by means of the fastening part. At least one end edge of the shielding shell is bent inward to form a positioning tail positioned in the receiving groove to position the mating end of the connector body with a front face of the mating end being flush with the end edge of the shielding shell and a contact face of the connector body being substantially flush with a top edge of the positioning tail, so as to avoid the mating end of the connector body wrapping in use. | 12-26-2013 |
Charles C. Maclean, Iii, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110209960 | Multi-Function Work Surface for Roll-Along Suitcases - A work surface for roll-along suitcases that enables the suitcase to convert into a seat or table. The work surface can be permanently attached or removably attachable to the suitcase. The permanently attached work surface is stored in a compartment or recess with the retractable handle of the roll-along suitcase and is pivotally connected to the retractable handle. When the retractable handle is extended, the work surface pivots down away from the top of the handle to rest on the top of the suitcase. The removably attachable work surface is temporarily secured to the handle of the roll-along suitcase preferably with a tongue section that accommodates a variety of sizes of retractable handles. The removably attachable work surface rests on the top of the suitcase. Side sections of the work surface unfold to form a bigger seat or work surface. | 09-01-2011 |
20120118843 | Expandable Interlocking Shelving System - An expandable shelving system that can be assembled without special hardware or tools comprises vertical supports, intermediate shelves, a removable top shelf, a bottom shelf, a rotational assembly attached to the bottom shelf and a base attached to the rotational assembly. Slots along the side of the vertical supports cooperate with slots on the shelves to create an interlocking stable shelving structure. The shelves can rotate to provide access to all sides of the shelving structure. The shelving system can further include expansion vertical supports and expansion anchors to create longer vertical supports. The expansion vertical supports cooperate with the slots on the shelves to create an expanded shelving system. | 05-17-2012 |
Charles C. Manberg, Peoria, AZ US
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20090195436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING AIRCRAFT STATE DATA FROM MULTIPLE DATA LINKS - Systems and methods are delineated that may provide for a system for use in a merging and spacing application for an aircraft. An exemplary system may comprise a TCAS and a processor for executing the merging and spacing application using ADS-B data and data received by the aircraft in response to an interrogation of another aircraft from the TCAS. In a disclosed embodiment, a lead aircraft responds to the TCAS interrogation from a following aircraft to provide EHS heading and/or speed of the lead aircraft to the following aircraft, which uses the received EHS data as well as ADS-B data to determine merging and spacing control parameters for the following aircraft. | 08-06-2009 |
20110004398 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL SEQUENCING AND SPACING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF POTENTIAL WAKE VORTICES - A system is delineated comprising a processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station. | 01-06-2011 |
20110029225 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL TAXI CLEARANCES - A system is delineated comprising a display and a receiver coupled to the display for receiving data for presenting on the display, the data representing spoken VHF messages. | 02-03-2011 |
20110144833 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN IN-TRAIL PROCEDURE SPEED DIRECTOR - Embodiments of the present invention enhance existing ITP algorithms by providing additional information to the flight crew. The additional information may enable the flight crew to appropriately modify own aircraft airspeed, and thereby, ground speed, in order to qualify for ITP procedures. | 06-16-2011 |
20110282582 | DYNAMIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The use of dynamic collision avoidance parameters in connection with automatic dependent surveillance, broadcast, as well as for other purposes in systems and methods may assist collision avoidance and/or advisory systems in properly identifying intruders for reporting to pilots. For example, a method can include monitoring for a triggering event with respect to at least one of geographic coordinates and a flight path of an aircraft. The method can also include detecting the triggering event. The method can further include altering at least one characteristic of at least one of a traffic alerting system and an advisory system based on detecting the triggering event. | 11-17-2011 |
Charles C. Martin, Denham Springs, LA US
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20140108910 | Systems and Methods for Shaping Search Engine Results - A computer-implemented method for shaping internet search results, having the steps of acquiring the rights to a domain name, the domain name having a website URL; generating a website corresponding to the domain name; obtaining account information from a user; receiving a profile name; validating the profile name; creating a third-level profile website; amending the domain of the profile website URL with a profile name; and publishing the profile website, where the method is performed by one or more processors. | 04-17-2014 |
Charles C. Mccuin, Union City, CA US
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20120073280 | COMPRESSED AIR ENGINE - An engine comprises a tank of compressed air and a piston. The tank of compressed air is connected to a conduit and the conduit is connected to a cylinder comprising a first valve and an inlet to a chamber. The chamber comprises the piston, which reciprocates. The chamber also has a second outlet connected to a second valve. The air traverses from the tank of compressed into the chamber by opening the first valve. Both the first valve and second valve are closed and the compressed air moves the piston in the chamber to produce work. The second valve opens and the air escapes from the chamber and the piston. | 03-29-2012 |
Charles C. Park, Santa Clara, CA US
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20150023351 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING LINK AGGREGATION - A network node or corresponding method of performing link aggregation reduces a number of Content Addressable Memory (CAM) entries required to make a forwarding decision for a given ingress flow, reducing cost, size, and power consumption of the CAM and accompanying static RAM. In one embodiment, an ingress flow is mapped to an egress flow identifier. Subsequently, the egress flow identifier is mapped to a member of an aggregated group associated with an egress interface based on information available in a given ingress flow. Finally, the given ingress flow is forwarded to the member of the aggregated group associated with the egress interface. A hashing technique or two lookups may be used alone or in combination in mapping the ingress flow to the egress flow identifier to reduce CAM memory usage. | 01-22-2015 |
Charles C. Peck, Iii, Newtown, CT US
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20110278155 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CONTROL OF CHEMICAL CATALYSIS USING SINGLE MOLECULE MOTORS AND DIGITAL LOGIC - Methods for controlling catalysis of a chemical reaction generally includes electrostatically controlling position of a first linear single-molecule polymer inside at least one nanopore fluidly coupled to a reaction chamber comprising a reaction medium and at least one reactant, wherein the first linear single-molecule polymer is coupled to a first catalyst at one end and includes one or more charged sub-units; and creating an electrostatic potential well inside the nanopore, wherein the electrostatic potential well controls a position of the first linear single-molecule polymer inside the at least one nanopore. Also disclosed are apparatuses for controlling catalysis of the chemical reaction. | 11-17-2011 |
Charles C. Polta, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130131831 | BELOW KNEE AMPUTEE PROSTHESIS LINER - A below knee amputee prosthesis liner including a molded polymer-like liner body for receiving a below knee amputation limb of a person. The liner body has a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The liner includes at least one thickening in a first region and/or in a second region. The first region is adapted to cover a head of the fibula of the amputation limb and the second region is adapted to cover a shinbone of the amputation limb, once the amputation limb is received in the liner body. | 05-23-2013 |
Charles C. Reiney, Charlotte, NC US
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20100250317 | Resource Modeling Tool - A method and apparatus for allowing a user to model the level of resources required by resource type to support a specific funding level. The model is based on a plurality of factors such as resource rates per hour, amount of resources burned monthly, and the current level of resource staffing. The model allows a user to quickly view “what if” funding scenarios and may further be utilized to determine the level of funding that can be effectively utilized by anticipating the number of resources needed to support the funding level. | 09-30-2010 |
Charles C. Sciandra, Wheatfield, NY US
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20150061225 | DISC THROWING GAME HAVING ILLUMINATION MEANS - The invention comprises a target for a disc throwing game having at least one receptacle having a wall, the wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one aperture therein, an illumination means secured to the inner surface of the wall, and, a first reflective member secured to the inner surface of the wall, operatively arranged to reflect light from the illumination means through the at least one aperture. | 03-05-2015 |
20150231467 | TARGET FOR A DISC THROWING GAME AND A DISC THROWING GAME COMPRISING TWO TARGETS - A target for a disc throwing game comprising a member having an aperture arranged therein, the member also having a playing surface having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge, a first wall emanating upwardly from the first edge, the second edge, and the third edge of the playing surface, a second wall emanating upwardly from the aperture of the member and at least one leg secured to the member and a disc throwing game which includes two of the targets. | 08-20-2015 |
20160045819 | TABLETOP DISC GAME ASSEMBLY - A tabletop disc game assembly including at least one target including a sheet of a material, the sheet including a first side edge, a second side edge displaced from and substantially parallel with the first side edge, a fastening means operatively arranged to abut the first side edge against the second side edge, a substantially planar top side edge connecting the first side edge and the second side edge and a substantially planar bottom side edge displaced from and substantially parallel with the top side edge, the bottom side edge including a cut out. When the sheet of material is fastened, the target is operatively arranged to be positioned upright on a flat surface and to receive a projectile. A flexible member is used to slide or launch the projectile toward an opposing facing target for points; the first team to earn a pre-determined amount of points wins. | 02-18-2016 |
20160121186 | DISC THROWING GAME HAVING ILLUMINATION AND FLOTATION MEANS - A disc throwing game including a receptacle including: an open top, an open bottom connected to the open top, and at least one aperture arranged between the open top and the open bottom, and an illumination means securable only to an inside surface of the receptacle a distance from the at least one aperture, the illumination means operatively arranged to transmit light through the at least one aperture and the open top. A disc throwing game assembly including two such receptacles and a disc shaped gliding object. A method of playing the disc throwing game. | 05-05-2016 |
Charles C. Sloop, Iii, Durham, NC US
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20090162601 | Reducing Incident Infrared Radiation Received By One Or More Infrared Detectors In A Self Checkout Point Of Sale System - A self checkout POS system including a security zone; an emitting tower including one or more infrared emitters; a detecting tower including one or more infrared detectors, the detecting tower located on a side of the security zone opposite the side on which the emitting tower is located, the infrared detectors of the detecting tower aligned for reception of infrared radiation emitted by the infrared emitters of the emitting tower; a security shield installed on one side of the detecting tower; and a security shield installed on one side of the emitting tower, the security shield installed on one side of the emitting tower including: a clear acrylic pane; and a polycarbonate film having a matte finish, the polycarbonate film laminated to the clear acrylic pane with an adhesive, the polycarbonate film capable of reducing incident infrared radiation transmitted through and reflected by the clear acrylic pane. | 06-25-2009 |
Charles C. Smith, Hillsboro, OR US
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20150120617 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND GENERATING USER EXPERIENCES - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for capturing and generating user experiences are described. In embodiments, an apparatus may include a processor. The apparatus may also include a data storage module, coupled with the processor, to store sensor data collected by a plurality of sensors attached to one or more devices. The apparatus may further include an experience correlation module, coupled with the data storage module, to associate at least a portion of the sensor data with a user experience based at least in part on one or more rules identifying the user experience, to enable regenerating at least a part of the user experience for a user based at least in part on the portion of the sensor data. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 04-30-2015 |
20160080325 | Secure Data Sharing With Publicily Accessible Computing Nodes - An embodiment of the invention includes determining a first security status for first information and a second security status for second information, the second security status being more secure than the first security status; establishing a first communication path between the system and a first local computing node via a first wireless path; conveying the first information to the first local computing node via the first wireless path based on the first security status; and withholding the second information from the first local computing node based on the second security status; wherein the first and second information are stored on at least one of the system and a remotely located computing node. Other embodiments are described herein. | 03-17-2016 |
Charles C. Smith, Newport News, VA US
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20150060632 | Portable Lifting Rig - A portable lifting device is provided that includes a pair of telescoping parallel beam assemblies attached on either end to a pair of stanchion assemblies. Each stanchion assembly includes a top and bottom member as well as at least one vertical member. The bottom member of each beam assembly rests on a deck support member, and the height of each vertical member may be adjustable. A sliding guide assembly is slidably mounted on the parallel beam assemblies and includes a cross-member between the parallel beams that acts as the connection point for a lifting medium. This allows for a higher support point for the lifting medium than would be provided by a conventional single-beam device. | 03-05-2015 |
Charles C. Smith, Portland, OR US
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20140205116 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A MICROPHONE ARRAY USING COMPUTING DEVICES - A system, device, and method for generating an audio output includes a master computing device and a plurality of client computing devices. Each client computing device includes a microphone to record audio signals. The client computing devices generate audio data based on the audio signals and transmit the audio data to the master computing device. The master computing device generates a final, higher quality audio output as a function of the audio data received from collection of participating the client computing devices. | 07-24-2014 |
Charles C. Somers, Iii, Snellville, GA US
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20110297326 | HANDLE SYSTEM FOR FINISHING TOOL - The present disclosure describes a handle system for use with finishing tools utilized to finish wallboard joints. A finishing tool may be connected to the handle system and moved relative to a wallboard joint to appropriately apply mastic over the joint. In one embodiment, the handle system includes an elongate handle body having a tear drop cross-sectional shape. The shape enables the handle body to fit ergonomically within a user's hand and improves the user's ability to resist torque tending to cause the handle body to twist and a connected finishing tool to come out of contact with wallboard during use. The handle system further includes a pivoting connector assembly that permits a connected finishing tool to rotate relative to the handle body and that has a unique pivot pin that allows mastic to flow through the handle body, through the pivoting connector assembly, and into the connected finishing tool. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297327 | FINISHER SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes a finisher system for finishing joints, seams or gaps in wallboard. According to an example embodiment, the finisher system comprises a finisher for dispensing mastic onto wallboard and an adapter configured for pivotally connecting the finisher to a handle. The finisher and adapter are cooperatively configured to substantially prevent sliding motion of the finisher relative to the adapter, and to ensure appropriate registration and orientation of the finisher relative to the adapter. A fluid communication path is defined within the adapter, allowing mastic to flow through the adapter. A pivot pin enables a first portion of the adapter to pivot relative to a second portion of the adapter, and defines a bore therein that permits mastic to flow through the pivot pin and between the adapter's first and second portions. The adapter is configured for attachment to a handle having a substantially tear drop shaped cross-section. | 12-08-2011 |
Charles C. Thompson, Moorpark, CA US
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20090122821 | Solid state laser with beam path conditioning - A solid state laser system having at least one gas injector is disclosed. The gas injector may be configured to so as cause gas flow in a path of the laser beam in order to mitigate distortion of the laser beam due to optical path difference. Each gas injector may be configured so as to cause gas flow proximate at least one optical surface of a solid state gain element of the laser beam system. In this manner gain uniformity may be enhanced so as to facilitate use of the laser system in a variety of military and commercial applications. | 05-14-2009 |
Charles C. Wang, Taipei City TW
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20120038052 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A fabricating method of a semiconductor device is provided. Pillars are formed on a substrate. A first oxide layer is continuously formed on upper surfaces and side walls of the pillars by non-conformal liner atomic layer deposition. The first oxide layer continuously covers the pillars and has at least one first opening. The first oxide layer is partially removed to expose the upper surfaces of the pillars, and a first supporting element is formed on the side wall of each of the pillars. The first supporting element is located at a first height on the side wall of the corresponding pillar and surrounds the periphery of the corresponding pillar. The first supporting elements around two adjacent pillars are connected and the first supporting elements around two opposite pillars do not mutually come into contact and have a second opening therebetween. | 02-16-2012 |
20120126412 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - An integrated circuit device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region and second region, a conductive via positioned in the first region of the semiconductor substrate, at least one active element positioned in the second region of the semiconductor substrate, a conductive layer extending from the first region to the second region and electrically connecting the conductive via to the active element, and an auxiliary structure positioned in the first region of the semiconductor substrate and proximate to the conductive via. The auxiliary structure can be a stress-absorbing structure, and the volume of the stress-absorbing structure decreases as the volume of the conductive via increases. The auxiliary structure can be a heat-evacuating structure, and the heat-evacuating structure is configured to transfer the operating heat generated by the active element from the first region of the semiconductor substrate to the conductive via through the conductive layer. | 05-24-2012 |
Charles C. Wang, Arcadia, CA US
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20080247470 | Unequal hierarchical communications modulation method - Hierarchical modulation preferably uses a 16-ary quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) modulator with a convolutional encoder that combine to effectively provide unequal protection to two different segments of streaming input data, with improved power efficiency with the same bandwidth efficiency, by encoding the first segment as coded data as LSBs as the second segment remains uncoded as uncoded MSBs, with the MSBs used for QAM constellation modest reliability interquadrant demodulation and detection, and with the LSBs used for low reliability intraquadrant detection, but with the LSBs subject to convolutional encoding and decoding rendering the LSBs with high reliability detection, such that, the two segments have unequal coding and modulation for providing unequal levels of reliability detection. | 10-09-2008 |
Charles C. Wu, Denville, NJ US
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