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Alan R. Arthur, Corvallis, OR US
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20120019600 | LAMINATE MANIFOLDS FOR MESOSCALE FLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Laminate manifolds, and their manufacture. The laminate manifolds ( | 01-26-2012 |
Alex A. Arthur, Seattle, WA US
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20080278734 | DIGITAL PAPER-ENABLED PRODUCTS AND METHODS RELATING TO SAME - A digital paper-enabled product includes digital paper with a digital pattern that spatially cooperates with one or more features or boundaries printed on the pattern. More specifically, a system cooperating with the product may include spatial information systems that manage the features or boundaries and communicates with a writing instrument that was used to effect changes to the digital paper-enabled product. In one embodiment, the digital paper-enabled product may take the form of a sheet of digital paper bearing a digital pattern and where action icons (e.g. user intended actions) and/or features (e.g. such as map features) or a spatial reference frame are printed onto the digital pattern and where at least one action palette is printed onto the digital pattern, correlated therewith, and usable to effect changes to the product. Other embodiments include a method of making the digital-enabled product, a method of processing information obtained from the digital paper-enabled product, and a method of using the digital paper-enabled product. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282138 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MULTIMEDIA OBJECT ASSOCIATION TO DIGITAL PAPER SPATIAL DIAGRAMS - Methods and systems for multimedia object association to digital paper spatial diagrams are disclosed herein. A method for multimedia object association to digital paper spatial diagrams includes the steps of (1) capturing a media object to be imported into a spatial information system; (2) linking the captured media object to a digital paper document containing a spatial diagram, using a input device configured to select a linking action area located in a first area of the digital paper document and configured to select a location for the captured multimedia data object on a second area of the digital paper document; (3) transferring the media object and the data from the input device to a spatial information system; and (4) combining the media object and the data of the input device to create an updated digital paper document containing the media object. | 11-13-2008 |
Amy Arthur, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110276140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING A HYDROGEL PROSTHESIS FOR A NUCLEUS PULPOSUS - An instrument for inserting an elongated hydrogel prosthesis into an intervertebral disc includes an insertion cannula that is inserted through the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc to provide access to the nucleus region of the disc, an elongated hydrogel prosthesis packaged within a tubular container adapted to be coupled to a proximal end of the insertion cannula, and a source of fluid pressure adapted to be coupled to a proximal end of the tubular container. Auxiliary instruments for use in convenient insertion of the insertion cannula through the nucleus pulposus and providing for a complete and controlled passage of the hydrogel prosthesis through the insertion cannula are provided in a kit with the insertion cannula. A sizing apparatus for determining the volume of prosthesis to be inserted includes a catheter or cannula capable of being inserted through the insertion cannula into the nucleus region of the intervertebral disc and having at its distal end a balloon capable of being inflated within the intervertebral disc with a measurable volume of a fluid in order to determine the amount of hydrogel prosthesis to be injected. | 11-10-2011 |
Amy Arthur, Mountain View, CA US
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20130274818 | CANNULATED LOCKING BONE FASTENER - A bone fastener system including a bone fastener having cavities for receiving locking screws traverse to a longitudinal axis. The bone fastener includes a proximal end connected to a head, a distal end and an elongated shank defining a longitudinal axis. The elongated shank has an inner surface defining an inner cavity extending from the proximal end to the distal end along the longitudinal axis. The inner cavity is configured to receive a guide wire. The system includes a first locking screw and the bone fastener further comprises a second cavity defined by an inner surface disposed at an angle transverse to the longitudinal axis configured to receive a first locking screw. | 10-17-2013 |
Amy L. Arthur, Mountain View, CA US
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20110264144 | LUMBAR-SACRAL STRUT - Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a main body that is adapted to be placed between the L5 vertebra and the sacrum so that the main body acts as a spacer with respect to the L5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves to extension. | 10-27-2011 |
20120271357 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FACET JOINT - Methods of fusing a facet joint that include inserting a cannula with a first end of the cannula at the facet joint and a second end positioned away from the facet joint. One or more tools may be inserted through the cannula to contact against and treat one or both vertebral members to enlarge the facet joint. An osteogenic material is then inserted into the enlarged facet joint to facilitate fusion of the first and second vertebral members. | 10-25-2012 |
20140257239 | BONE FRACTURE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method of treating a fracture includes creating an access path to a fracture site in a bone and inserting a guidewire through the access path into the fracture site is provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a cannulated drill bit having a distal end including helical flutes configured for drilling through bone over the guidewire into the fracture site, and advancing the drill bit to create a passageway in the bone configured to receive a screw. Positioning a cannulated inflatable bone tamp over the guidewire and inflating the inflatable bone tamp to compress at least a portion of the bone in or near the fracture site so as to create a void. Delivering a bone void filler into the void through the access path to fill the void. Systems and kits are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257418 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A device is provided for holding a surgical tool comprising a base extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. A retaining portion is disposed at the proximal end of the base configured to receive the surgical tool and hold the surgical tool at a fixed angle relative to the longitudinal axis. At least one opening extends through the distal end of the base configured to receive a fixation device to attach the base to a patient so as to stabilize the device while the surgical tool is manipulated. Methods of use are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257419 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A device for holding a surgical tool comprising a base extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is configured for engagement with a body of a patient to stabilize the device. A retaining portion is disposed at a fixed angle relative to the longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface defining a passageway configured to receive the surgical tool and hold the surgical tool at the fixed angle. A locking element is configured to apply a clamping force to the retaining element such that translation of the surgical tool is prevented in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276561 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device including a first member extending along an axis. The first member includes an inner surface defining a cavity extending through a first surface and an opposite second surface and a side surface extending between the first and second surfaces. The inner surface defines an opening extending that is in communication with the cavity. A pivoting member is disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway having a second member disposed therein. An engaging member is disposed in the opening. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the engaging member is spaced apart from the pivoting member and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation such that the engaging member engages the pivoting member and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276721 | EXPANDABLE CANNULA AND METHOD OF USE - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft that extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A distal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal arm includes an inner surface defining a cavity and an outer surface defining a blunt tip. At least one proximal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft at a position proximal to the distal arm. The at least one proximal arm having an inner surface defines a cavity including a cutting portion configured to cut tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276734 | BLUNT TIP SURGICAL CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A lower portion extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft and includes an outer surface and an inner surface spaced apart from the outer surface which together form a blunt end configured as a stop so as to protect adjacent tissue. An upper portion extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft and including an inner surface. The upper portion is configured so as to be disposed opposite the lower portion. A cutting element is disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion and is configured for retractable extension beyond the distal end of the elongated shaft so as to contact tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276744 | SURGICAL CUTTING DEVICE - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft that extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A distal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal arm includes an inner surface defining a cavity and an outer surface defining a blunt tip. At least one proximal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft at a position proximal to the distal arm. The at least one proximal arm has an inner surface defining a cavity including a cutting portion configured to cut tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276868 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes an inflatable member extending between a first end and a second end. An inner surface of the inflatable member defines a first passageway in the first end and a chamber in the second end. An inner member is disposed in the first passageway and extends through the chamber. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. A second end of the inflatable member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member. A guide is member disposed in the second passageway. An outer member includes a first end having a projection including a threaded outer surface. The outer member includes an inner surface defining a third passageway having the inflatable member disposed therein. A cap includes a threaded inner surface that engages the threaded outer surface of the projection. Methods of use are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276875 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes a first member extending along an axis. The first member includes a first portion connected to a second portion by a hinge. Inner surface of the first and second portions define a cavity having a pivoting member is movably disposed therein. The pivoting member includes an inner surface defining a passageway having a second member disposed therein. A cap has an inner surface that engages an outer surface of the pivoting member. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the second portion is spaced apart from the pivoting member and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation such that the second portion engages the pivoting member to fix the second member in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276876 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device including a first member extending along an axis between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first portion spaced apart from a second portion by a gap extending parallel to the axis. An inner surface of the first portion and an inner surface of the second portion defining a cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. A second member is disposed within the passageway. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the gap has a first width and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the axis and a second orientation such that the gap has a second width that is less than the first width and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277199 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A surgical tool holder includes a flange comprising a body defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end and second end. The second surface defines a first opening configured for disposal of a cannula, wherein the first end of the flange is configured to engage at least a portion of skin of a patient to prevent the cannula from moving into the patient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277209 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device for holding a surgical tool includes a first member extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end includes an inner surface defining a conduit extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. The conduit includes a first portion and a second portion defining a first chamber. A cap has an inner surface including a first section configured to engage an outer surface of the first member and a second section defining a second chamber extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. The second chamber is in communication with the first chamber when the cap engages the first member such that the first and second chambers define a cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. A second member is disposed within the passageway. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277210 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH RATCHET MECHANISM FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes a first member extending along an axis and including an inner surface defining a cavity. The inner surface defines a locking element extending into the cavity. First and second openings extend the first member and are in communication with the cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. An outer surface of the pivoting member includes grooves configured to engage the locking element. A second member is disposed within the passageway. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the locking element is spaced apart from the grooves and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the axis and a second orientation such that the locking element engages one of the grooves and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277211 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes an inflatable member extending along an axis between a first end having a first opening and a second end having a second opening. An inner surface of the inflatable member defines a first passageway in the first end and a chamber in the second end. An inner member is disposed in the first passageway and extends through the first and second openings. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. A first end of the inner member includes a first opening and a second end of the inner member has a second opening. The second end of the inflatable member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member. A guide member is disposed in the second passageway and extends through the first and second openings of the inner member. Methods of use are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew C. Arthur, Midland, MI US
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20140148591 | METHOD OF REMOVING ALKYLENE HALOGENOHYDRIN FROM CELLULOSE ETHER - In a method of removing alkylene halogenohydrin from a cellulose ether the cellulose ether is provided, water is added to the cellulose ether and subsequently alkylene halogenohydrin and water is removed from the cellulose ether by evaporation. Alternatively steam or a steam mixture can be sparged across or through the cellulose ether to remove halogenohydrin from the cellulose ether. | 05-29-2014 |
Austin Reed Arthur, Paul, ID US
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20110220743 | Tower Support System for Irrigation - A swing arm support system for automated irrigation systems has a support hub and a means to attach and operate two wheels to opposite sides of the support hub. The support hub provides greater ground flotation to prevent the forming of ruts in a field and traction to prevent an automated swing arm from becoming stuck. The swing arm support system provides for the use of common automated irrigation components so that fabrication, repair and operation are most efficient. The support hub in pivotally attached to an existing swing arm support tower. The support hub is carried by two pneumatic tires in one embodiment, four tires in another embodiment, six tires in another embodiment, and movable tracks in another embodiment. | 09-15-2011 |
Brady Paul Arthur, Ralls, TX US
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20140150232 | Dual Crane Apparatus and Method of Use - A dual crane apparatus and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed dual crane apparatus generally comprises a support frame and two rotating crane members mounted to the support frame, wherein the crane members can each independently move up and down in a vertical direction, extend and retract in a horizontal direction, and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The disclosed dual crane apparatus can be utilized for servicing mobile irrigation systems. | 06-05-2014 |
Bruce Arthur, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080306963 | Calendaring techniques and interfaces - The calendaring techniques and interfaces described herein provide access to calendar data stored in a server hosted calendar store to applications. The calendar data includes calendar events and tasks. In one aspect, an application program interface (API) retrieves an occurrence from a series of reoccurring calendar data upon request from an application. In another aspect, the API sends calendar data provided by the application to a server program that manages a calendar store for storage and queries the server program to retrieve calendar data requested by the application from the calendar store. In yet another aspect, the API sends notifications that the calendar store has changed to interested applications. | 12-11-2008 |
20110110505 | MIXED MEDIA CONFERENCING - Multiple users participate in a conference while taking maximum advantage of hardware and bandwidth capabilities of each participant. Each user's system makes known to a directory service its hardware sending and receiving capabilities. The directory service makes this information available to other users who may then wish to join a conference with the user. An initiating user sends invitations via the directory service to the remote users. Each user that accepts an invitation transmits its network address to the initiating user, who then establishes a peer-to-peer connection with each of the remote users. Each participant system exchanges information about hardware capabilities and bandwidth, and a conference manager determines a best model for connecting each of the participants. Depending on the hardware and bandwidth capabilities of the participants, the manager chooses from a duplicate streams model, a multicast model, and a host-among-peers model for connecting the participants. | 05-12-2011 |
20140314223 | Mixed Media Conferencing - Multiple users participate in a conference while taking maximum advantage of hardware and bandwidth capabilities of each participant. Each user's system makes known to a directory service its hardware sending and receiving capabilities. The directory service makes this information available to other users who may then wish to join a conference with the user. An initiating user sends invitations via the directory service to the remote users. Each user that accepts an invitation transmits its network address to the initiating user, who then establishes a peer-to-peer connection with each of the remote users. Each participant system exchanges information about hardware capabilities and bandwidth, and a conference manager determines a best model for connecting each of the participants. Depending on the hardware and bandwidth capabilities of the participants, the manager chooses from a duplicate streams model, a multicast model, and a host-among-peers model for connecting the participants. | 10-23-2014 |
Connie Arthur, Decatur, GA US
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20120328568 | COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF LECTINS - The disclosure relates to uses of a purified or isolated lectin to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to method of treating or preventing an infection comprising administering a purified or isolated galectin to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the subject is at risk of, exhibiting symptoms of, or diagnosed with a pathogenic infection. | 12-27-2012 |
David Arthur, Raleigh, NC US
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20140244631 | Identifying Multimedia Asset Similarity Using Blended Semantic and Latent Feature Analysis - Methods and system for determining a similarity relationship between a plurality of digital assets and a target digital asset comprises creating a normalized semantic feature vector associated with a search query, discovering the target asset based on the normalized semantic feature vector, generating a normalized latent feature vector associated with the target asset, comparing the normalized semantic feature vector with semantic feature vectors for each of the digital assets to generate a semantic comparison value, comparing the normalized target latent feature vector with latent feature vectors for each of the digital assets to generate a latent comparison value, blending the semantic comparison vector value with the latent feature comparison vector value to create a target comparison value for each of the digital assets, and reporting the digital assets having the highest target comparison values to the user or group of users. | 08-28-2014 |
David A. Arthur, Acton, MA US
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20140342258 | FUEL CELL STARTUP METHOD FOR FAST FREEZE STARTUP - A method for starting a cold or frozen fuel cell stack as efficiently and quickly as possible in a vehicle application is based upon a state of charge of a first power source such as a high voltage battery. Power flow between the first power source and fuel cell system is coordinated in conjunction with a specific load schedule and parallel control algorithms to minimize the start time required and optimize system warm-up. | 11-20-2014 |
David J. Arthur, Norwood, MA US
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20090005489 | NANOCLAY FILLED FLUOROPOLYMER DISPERSIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - Disclosed herein is an aqueous dispersion and a method for making said dispersion, and more particularly, a dispersion that comprises a nanoclay such as a tubular clay (e.g. halloysite), a fluoropolymer and the requisite surfactants for dispersion stability. In various embodiments, and applications thereof to substrates and the like, the dispersion improves the manufacturability of articles that include coating fluoropolymer dispersions while retaining the unique properties of the fluoropolymer coating. | 01-01-2009 |
20110086956 | NANOCOMPOSITE MASTER BATCH COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Disclosed are a polymer nanocomposite material and methods for the formation of the polymer nanocomposite material. | 04-14-2011 |
20140127122 | FUGITIVE VISCOSITY AND STABILITY MODIFIERS FOR CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITIONS - The invention is directed to carbon nanotube-containing compositions that have increased viscosity and stability. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manufacturing carbon nanotube films and layers that provide superior electrical properties. | 05-08-2014 |
David Lloyd Arthur, Ralls, TX US
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20140150232 | Dual Crane Apparatus and Method of Use - A dual crane apparatus and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed dual crane apparatus generally comprises a support frame and two rotating crane members mounted to the support frame, wherein the crane members can each independently move up and down in a vertical direction, extend and retract in a horizontal direction, and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The disclosed dual crane apparatus can be utilized for servicing mobile irrigation systems. | 06-05-2014 |
Eric Arthur, Brownsburg, IN US
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20140117782 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR REPLACING MECHANICAL ACTUATORS WITH TOUCH-FREE ACTUATORS IN A 2-WIRE ACTIVATION SYSTEM - A system, kit and/or device is provided for replacing mechanical actuators with touch-less actuators in a 2-wire automatic door system. The system, kit and/or device includes a sensor module connectable to power and the motor and control for the door, and one or more touch-less switches each configured for electrical connection with the sensor module via two wires. The sensor module is operable to sense change in current by the touch-less switches, caused by actuation thereof to send a signal to the door motor and control for opening the door. The module conditions the voltage to give +12 volts to each of two touch-less switches. Current in each touch-less switch is one current for idle or another current when activated. This difference in current is sensed at the sensor module through the two wires. When the extra current is sensed a control signal to open the door is sent to the door motor control. | 05-01-2014 |
Erik Arthur, Redmond, WA US
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20100313133 | AUDIO AND POSITION CONTROL OF USER INTERFACE - A method is provided for using a wireless controller to interact with a user interface presented on a display. The method includes receiving an audio signal and a position signal from the wireless controller. The audio signal is based on an audio input applied to the wireless controller, while the position signal is based on a position input applied to the wireless controller. The method includes selecting a user interface item displayed on the display, based on the audio signal and the position signal. One or more position signals from the wireless controller may also be received and processed to cause navigation of the user interface to highlight a user interface item for selection. | 12-09-2010 |
Erik John Arthur, Redmond, WA US
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20100035681 | UBIQUITOUS UNIFIED PLAYER IDENTITY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 02-11-2010 |
20110045912 | UBIQUITOUS UNIFIED PLAYER IDENTITY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 02-24-2011 |
20120009999 | UBIQUITOUS UNIFIED PLAYER IDENTITY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 01-12-2012 |
20120264509 | APPLICATION INTERFACE FOR TRACKING PLAYER IDENTITY - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 10-18-2012 |
20120270645 | Contributing Data to an On-Line Gamer Database - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 10-25-2012 |
20140162773 | Application Interface for Tracking Player Identity - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 06-12-2014 |
Gregg Arthur, Ellettsville, IN US
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20120265097 | TOTAL CORE BIOPSY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Total core biopsy devices and methods of use are provided for taking a total core biopsy sample and a means for using the devices that provide for an adequate sample size and quality while being light-weight, easy to use, small, inexpensive, and permitting one-handed operation and beveled edges to reduce trauma to the surrounding tissue and organs from which a total core biopsy sample may be taken. | 10-18-2012 |
James David Arthur, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20110089840 | Ultalow-Power Illumination Method and Apparatus - An ultra-low power illumination apparatus and method providing a useful, low-level illumination source for highlighting objects, navigating, making beacons, glowing toys, or marking pathways in the dark, that may be operated for months or years from a single battery. | 04-21-2011 |
Jill E. Arthur, Iowa City, IA US
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20130006691 | Scheduling and payment systems and methods - The present systems and/or methods generally facilitate scheduling and/or payment of a service provider. In one embodiment, the scheduling system is integrated with a payment system and configured for use with childcare providers and childcare requestors (i.e., parents). In this embodiment the providers upload their schedules onto an online database via a website. The parents may then browse the available providers for a specific time and date at which the parents desire childcare services. The parents may select a specific time and date to create a booking request, which the website may then forward to the childcare provider. The childcare provider may accept the booking request, and the parent is notified of same. The parent may be billed for the services through the website and the childcare providers may be paid through the website so that no funds are exchanged directly between parents and childcare providers. | 01-03-2013 |
20140330608 | Scheduling and payment systems and methods - The present systems and/or methods generally facilitate scheduling and/or payment of a service provider. In one embodiment, the scheduling system is integrated with a payment system and configured for use with childcare providers and childcare requestors (i.e., parents). In this embodiment the providers upload their schedules onto an online database via a website. The parents may then browse the available providers for a specific time and date at which the parents desire childcare services. The parents may select a specific time and date to create a booking request, which the website may then forward to the childcare provider. The childcare provider may accept the booking request, and the parent is notified of same. The parent may be billed for the services through the website and the childcare providers may be paid through the website so that no funds are exchanged directly between parents and childcare providers. | 11-06-2014 |
John Arthur, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20140038203 | METHODS FOR DETECTING OR PREDICTING KIDNEY DISEASE - Methods of detecting or predicting the onset or magnitude of kidney diseases such as acute kidney disease (AKI), previously called acute renal failure (ARF), are provided. In various aspects, methods and kits are provided to detect specific urinary proteins associated with AKI diagnosis or prognosis such as, e.g., angiotensinogen. | 02-06-2014 |
John Arthur, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110013779 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING AUDIO QUALITY OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This is directed to a system for testing the quality of the audio output components of an electronic device. In particular, this is directed to measuring and quantifying the software and hardware components of audio output by an electronic device. The electronic device can be connected to a testing apparatus that provides instructions for playing back particular audio files, recording the audio output by an electronic device, and comparing the recorded output with a baseline. The testing apparatus can analyze audio files generated using different attributes (e.g., containers, codecs, or bit rates) to ensure that all files that could be played back play back properly. To ensure that the testing apparatus correctly associates recorded audio outputs with audio test files, the content of each played back audio test file can identify the attributes of the audio test file. For example, each attribute can be associated with a 1 kHz tone at a particular frequency, such that the testing apparatus can identify the frequencies of detected 1 kHz tones to identify the attributes of the played back audio test file. | 01-20-2011 |
John Arthur, Vista, CA US
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20140336386 | FORMULATIONS PHARMACOKINETICS OF DEUTERATED BENZOQUINOLINE INHIBITORS OF VESICULAR MONOAMINE TRANSPORTER 2 - The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions comprising benzoquinoline compounds, and methods to inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) activity in a subject for the treatment of chronic hyperkinetic movement disorders. | 11-13-2014 |
20140341994 | FORMULATIONS AND PHARMACOKINETICS OF DEUTERATED BENZOQUINOLINE INHIBITORS OF VESICULAR MONOAMINE TRANSPORTER 2 - The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions comprising benzoquinoline compounds, and methods to inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) activity in a subject for the treatment of chronic hyperkinetic movement disorders. | 11-20-2014 |
John A. Arthur, Milan, OH US
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20130000425 | PELVIS ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - A pelvis assembly for a crash test dummy includes a pair of pelvic bone members, the pelvic bone members being a right pelvic bone member and a left pelvic bone member both made of a thermoset plastic material. | 01-03-2013 |
20130000426 | RIB CAGE ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - A rib cage assembly for a crash test dummy includes a rib cage member made of a plastic material. | 01-03-2013 |
John E. Arthur, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120081392 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPERATION ADJUSTMENT BASED ON FACE DETECTION - An electronic device and methods of use thereof are described. The electronic device having at least a front facing image capture device and a front facing display device arranged to display visual content is described. In one embodiment, the front facing camera can capture an image that can include at least image content. The image content can process in such a way that an operational state of the electronic device is modified in accordance with processed image content. In a particular embodiment, the modification of the current operating state can include aligning an orientation of visual content presented by the front facing display with a current facial orientation of a user. | 04-05-2012 |
John R. Arthur, Moncure, NC US
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20080277190 | Creep Steering Control System Operable From Rearward-Facing Position - A creep steering control system for a utility vehicle is operable from a rearward-facing position. The creep steering control system includes a pivotable actuator alongside a rearward-facing seat that provides electronic output based on the position of the actuator. A linkage is provided between the pivotable actuator and steering wheel behind the seat. | 11-13-2008 |
John V. Arthur, Mountain View, CA US
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20120150781 | INTEGRATE AND FIRE ELECTRONIC NEURONS - An integrate and fire electronic neuron is disclosed. Upon receiving an external spike signal, a digital membrane potential of the electronic neuron is updated based on the external spike signal. The electric potential of the membrane is decayed based on a leak rate. Upon the electric potential of the membrane exceeding a threshold, a spike signal is generated. | 06-14-2012 |
20130073497 | NEUROMORPHIC EVENT-DRIVEN NEURAL COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE IN A SCALABLE NEURAL NETWORK - An event-driven neural network includes a plurality of interconnected core circuits is provided. Each core circuit includes an electronic synapse array has multiple digital synapses interconnecting a plurality of digital electronic neurons. A synapse interconnects an axon of a pre-synaptic neuron with a dendrite of a post-synaptic neuron. A neuron integrates input spikes and generates a spike event in response to the integrated input spikes exceeding a threshold. Each core circuit also has a scheduler that receives a spike event and delivers the spike event to a selected axon in the synapse array based on a schedule for deterministic event delivery. | 03-21-2013 |
20140092728 | FAULTY CORE RECOVERY MECHANISMS FOR A THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETWORK ON A PROCESSOR ARRAY - Embodiments of the invention relate to faulty recovery mechanisms for a three-dimensional (3-D) network on a processor array. One embodiment comprises a multidimensional switch network for a processor array. The switch network comprises multiple switches for routing packets between multiple core circuits of the processor array. The switches are organized into multiple planes. The switch network further comprises a redundant plane including multiple redundant switches. Multiple data paths interconnect the switches. The redundant plane is used to facilitate full operation of the processor array in the event of one or more component failures. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095923 | FINAL FAULTY CORE RECOVERY MECHANISMS FOR A TWO-DIMENSIONAL NETWORK ON A PROCESSOR ARRAY - Embodiments of the invention relate to faulty recovery mechanisms for a two-dimensional (2-D) network on a processor array. One embodiment comprises a processor array including multiple processors core circuits, and a redundant routing system for routing packets between the core circuits. The redundant routing system comprises multiple switches, wherein each switch corresponds to one or more core circuits of the processor array. The redundant routing system further comprises multiple data paths interconnecting the switches, and a controller for selecting one or more data paths. Each selected data path is used to bypass at least one component failure of the processor array to facilitate full operation of the processor array. | 04-03-2014 |
20140114893 | LOW-POWER EVENT-DRIVEN NEURAL COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE IN NEURAL NETWORKS - A neural network includes an electronic synapse array of multiple digital synapses interconnecting a plurality of digital electronic neurons. Each synapse interconnects an axon of a pre-synaptic neuron with a dendrite of a post-synaptic neuron. Each neuron integrates input spikes and generates a spike event in response to the integrated input spikes exceeding a threshold. A decoder receives spike events sequentially and transmits the spike events to selected axons in the synapse array. An encoder transmits spike events corresponding to spiking neurons. A controller coordinates events from the synapse array to the neurons, and signals when neurons may compute their spike events within each time step, ensuring one-to-one correspondence with an equivalent software model. The synapse array includes an interconnecting crossbar that sequentially receives spike events from axons, wherein one axon at a time drives the crossbar, and the crossbar transmits synaptic events in parallel to multiple neurons. | 04-24-2014 |
20140180984 | TIME-DIVISION MULTIPLEXED NEUROSYNAPTIC MODULE WITH IMPLICIT MEMORY ADDRESSING FOR IMPLEMENTING A UNIVERSAL SUBSTRATE OF ADAPTATION - Embodiments of the invention relate to a time-division multiplexed neurosynaptic module with implicit memory addressing for implementing a universal substrate of adaptation. One embodiment comprises a neurosynaptic device including a memory device that maintains neuron attributes for multiple neurons. The module further includes multiple bit maps that maintain incoming firing events for different periods of delay and a multi-way processor. The processor includes a memory array that maintains a plurality of synaptic weights. The processor integrates incoming firing events in a time-division multiplexing manner. Incoming firing events are integrated based on the neuron attributes and the synaptic weights maintained. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180985 | MAPPING NEURAL DYNAMICS OF A NEURAL MODEL ON TO A COARSELY GRAINED LOOK-UP TABLE - Embodiments of the invention relate to mapping neural dynamics of a neural model on to a lookup table. One embodiment comprises defining a phase plane for a neural model. The phase plane represents neural dynamics of the neural model. The phase plane is coarsely sampled to obtain state transition information for multiple neuronal states. The state transition information is mapped on to a lookup table. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180987 | TIME-DIVISION MULTIPLEXED NEUROSYNAPTIC MODULE WITH IMPLICIT MEMORY ADDRESSING FOR IMPLEMENTING A NEURAL NETWORK - Embodiments of the invention relate to a time-division multiplexed neurosynaptic module with implicit memory addressing for implementing a neural network. One embodiment comprises maintaining neuron attributes for multiple neurons and maintaining incoming firing events for different time steps. For each time step, incoming firing events for said time step are integrated in a time-division multiplexing manner. Incoming firing events are integrated based on the neuron attributes maintained. For each time step, the neuron attributes maintained are updated in parallel based on the integrated incoming firing events for said time step. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180988 | HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR SIMULATING A NEURAL NETWORK OF NEURONS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a neural network system for simulating neurons of a neural model. One embodiment comprises a memory device that maintains neuronal states for multiple neurons, a lookup table that maintains state transition information for multiple neuronal states, and a controller unit that manages the memory device. The controller unit updates a neuronal state for each neuron based on incoming spike events targeting said neuron and state transition information corresponding to said neuronal state. | 06-26-2014 |
20140222740 | CONSOLIDATING MULTIPLE NEUROSYNAPTIC CORES INTO ONE MEMORY - Embodiments of the invention relate to a neural network system comprising a single memory block for multiple neurosynaptic core modules. One embodiment comprises a neural network system including a memory array that maintains information for multiple neurosynaptic core modules. Each neurosynaptic core module comprises multiple neurons. The neural network system further comprises at least one logic circuit. Each logic circuit receives neuronal firing events targeting a neurosynaptic core module of the neural network system, and said logic circuit integrates the firing events received based on information maintained in said memory for said neurosynaptic core module. | 08-07-2014 |
20140244971 | ARRAY OF PROCESSOR CORE CIRCUITS WITH REVERSIBLE TIERS - Embodiments of the invention relate to an array of processor core circuits with reversible tiers. One embodiment comprises multiple tiers of core circuits and multiple switches for routing packets between the core circuits. Each tier comprises at least one core circuit. Each switch comprises multiple router channels for routing packets in different directions relative to the switch, and at least one routing circuit configured for reversing a logical direction of at least one router channel. | 08-28-2014 |
20140344201 | PROVIDING TRANSPOSABLE ACCESS TO A SYNAPSE ARRAY USING COLUMN AGGREGATION - Embodiments of the invention relate to providing transposable access to a synapse array using column aggregation. One embodiment comprises a neural network including a plurality of electronic axons, a plurality of electronic neurons, and a crossbar for interconnecting the axons with the neurons. The crossbar comprises a plurality of electronic synapses. Each synapse interconnects an axon with a neuron. The neural network further comprises a column aggregation module for transposable access to one or more synapses of the crossbar using column aggregation. | 11-20-2014 |
20150039546 | DUAL DETERMINISTIC AND STOCHASTIC NEUROSYNAPTIC CORE CIRCUIT - One embodiment provides a system comprising a memory device for maintaining deterministic neural data relating to a digital neuron and a logic circuit for deterministic neural computation and stochastic neural computation. Deterministic neural computation comprises processing a neuronal state of the neuron based on the deterministic neural data maintained. Stochastic neural computation comprises generating stochastic neural data relating to the neuron and processing the neuronal state of the neuron based on the stochastic neural data generated. | 02-05-2015 |
John Vernon Arthur, Mountain View, CA US
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20090085444 | Dielectric elastomer fiber transducers - Disclosed are electroactive polymer fibers, processes of preparing electroactive polymer fibers, and devices containing electroactive polymer fibers. Devices can be used as actuators and sensors, generators and transducers. Applications include inter alia artificial muscles, prosthetics and robotics. | 04-02-2009 |
Jonathan B. Arthur, Hudson, WI US
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20100174671 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY CONDUCTING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT EXPERIMENTS ON CONTENT EFFECTIVENESS AND ADJUSTING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES - The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric. | 07-08-2010 |
20130246162 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY CONDUCTING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT EXPERIMENTS ON CONTENT EFFECTIVENESS AND ADJUSTING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES - The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric. | 09-19-2013 |
Jonathan James Arthur, Corvallis, OR US
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20120207260 | Heat Removal System and Method for Use with a Nuclear Reactor - A nuclear reactor includes a reactor vessel, a containment vessel that surrounds the reactor vessel, and a condenser that receives coolant from within the reactor vessel. The containment vessel and the condenser are at least partially submerged within a common reactor pool of liquid. | 08-16-2012 |
Joseph I. Arthur, Palm Bay, FL US
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20090160147 | CHASSIS WITH RETRACTABLE WHEELS - There is a chassis with retractable wheels, wherein the chassis includes a housing. The chassis may also include a chassis sled slidably disposed within the housing. In addition, the chassis may include a pair of lever arms, each said lever arm being disposed in the lower portion of the housing. Furthermore, the chassis includes a pair of mounting wheels, a fender configured to cover the wheels openings in a retracted position, and a web joining the fender to the wheel lever, and having a second end. The chassis with retractable wheels includes a chassis sled, wherein the chassis sled includes an isosceles trapezoid configuration. The chassis sled also includes a pair of receiving members pivotly attached to the first end of the pair of lever arms. The chassis further includes a separation panel attached to the housing configured to conceal the mechanical components of the chassis with retractable wheels. | 06-25-2009 |
20130313795 | RETRACTABLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A retractable wheel assembly includes a bracing member and a wheeled arm pivotally coupled to the bracing member. The wheeled arm is sized and positioned such that the wheeled arm rotates through an aperture of the bracing member. The wheeled arm includes an arm member, a wheel, and an aperture cover shaped and positioned such that when the wheeled arm is in a retracted mode, the aperture cover covers a majority of the aperture, but not substantially all, thereby forming a wheel gap. The wheel assembly includes a deployment arm and a trap member operationally coupled to the deployment arm, including a trap flange sized and positioned to cover the wheel gap when in a closed mode and to substantially uncover the wheel gap in an open mode. The retractable wheel assembly includes a handle operationally coupled to the trap member. | 11-28-2013 |
20140060990 | RETRACTABLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A retractable wheel assembly includes a bracing member and a wheeled arm pivotally coupled to the bracing member. The wheeled arm is sized and positioned such that the wheeled arm rotates through an aperture of the bracing member. The wheeled arm includes an arm member, a wheel, and an aperture cover shaped and positioned such that when the wheeled arm is in a retracted mode, the aperture cover covers a majority of the aperture, but not substantially all, thereby forming a wheel gap. The wheel assembly includes a deployment arm and a trap member operationally coupled to the deployment arm, including a trap flange sized and positioned to cover the wheel gap when in a closed mode and to substantially uncover the wheel gap in an open mode. The retractable wheel assembly includes a handle operationally coupled to the trap member. | 03-06-2014 |
Karen Arthur, Plano, TX US
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20140072546 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING INSECTICIDAL SEED TREATMENT EFFICACY - The invention provides a method of enhancing insecticidal seed treatment efficacy comprising combining a neonicotinoid and a strain of | 03-13-2014 |
Karen S. Arthur, Plano, TX US
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20090111698 | Enhancement of Plant Growth - Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling. | 04-30-2009 |
20090143447 | Seed Treatment Formulations and Methods of Use - The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests. | 06-04-2009 |
20110201660 | Method for Controlling Plant Disease - The combination of ethaboxam and transgenic plants provides enhanced plant protection in controlling plant disease. According to the present invention, an application of an effective amount of ethaboxam to transgenic plants applied to plant foliage parts; soil-applied in drench or soil incorporation; or applied to seed using seed slurry application, seed film coating and seed pelleting technologies for seed, gives a good controlling effect on plant diseases. Application of ethaboxam to transgenic plants encompasses all monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crop types. | 08-18-2011 |
20120088806 | SEED TREATMENT FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests. | 04-12-2012 |
20120094988 | ENHANCEMENT OF PLANT GROWTH - Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling. | 04-19-2012 |
20130165487 | Seed Treatment Formulations - The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising from about 0.2 to about 15% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 0.1 to about 0.45% of at least one graft copolymer, at least one polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and from about 5 to about 30% of at least one plasticizer. The present invention also relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations wherein the pesticidal agents are clothianidin, metconazole, and metalaxyl. | 06-27-2013 |
20150018402 | PESTICIDAL DISPERSIBLE CONCENTRATE FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to non-aqueous pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations comprising from about 2 to about 10% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 15 to about 25% of hexylene glycol, from about 65 to about 75% of propylene glycol, a hydrophobic silica, and a surfactant, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the formulation. Formulations of the present invention have superior storage stability but are non-phytotoxic to seeds when used as a seed treatment. The present invention also relates to ready-to-use products made from the concentrated formulations of the present invention. Further, the present invention includes methods of using the pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations and ready-to-use products to achieve superior plant protection and disease control. | 01-15-2015 |
Kevin Arthur, San Jose, CA US
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20100097332 | INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A PARAMETER OF AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - Input devices and methods are provided for effecting adjustment, in which a sensing system is adapted to detect motion of a first object and a second object in a sensing region and a processing system coupled to the sensing system. The processing system is adapted to detect a change in position of the first object relative to the second object, the first and second objects being simultaneously present in the sensing region, and effect a change in a parameter in response to a motion of the first object in the sensing region. | 04-22-2010 |
20130154938 | COMBINED TOUCHPAD AND KEYPAD USING FORCE INPUT - Methods, systems and devices are described for determining positional information and force information for input objects using an input device. The various embodiments provide improved user interface functionality by detecting positional information and force information at a sensing surface having a configurable sub-region, and operating the input device in either a touchpad mode or a keypad mode based on whether the force information exceeds a threshold value. | 06-20-2013 |
Laury Arthur, Carlsbad, CA US
Lisa M. Arthur, Conyers, GA US
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20110049417 | DEDUSTING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Compositions for reducing the formation of dust and methods for making and using same are provided. The composition can include an emulsion comprising one or more pitches, one or more fatty acids, one or more rosins, or any combination thereof. The composition can also include one or more film forming polymers, one or more oils, or a combination thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054098 | DEDUSTING AGENTS FOR FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Dedusting agents for fiberglass products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The composition can include a binder and a dedusting agent. The dedusting agent can include an emulsion comprising one or more pitches, one or more fatty acids, one or more rosins, or any combination thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
20110168943 | Pitch Emulsions - An emulsion of pitch in water preferably characterized by having a lower level of tack on drying by virtue of using as the emulsifying agent a fatty acid, a chemically modified fatty acid, a rosin acid, a chemically modified rosin acid, or combinations thereof, especially a tall oil fatty acid, or a chemically modified tall oil fatty acid, where the pitch emulsion is useful for reducing the development of fugitive dust in a dust-forming material. | 07-14-2011 |
20140001396 | DEDUSTING AGENTS FOR FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140034871 | DEDUSTING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Compositions for reducing the formation of dust and methods for making and using same are provided. The composition can include an emulsion comprising one or more pitches, one or more fatty acids, one or more rosins, or any combination thereof. The composition can also include one or more film forming polymers, one or more oils, or a combination thereof. | 02-06-2014 |
20140301921 | AMINE-ALDEHYDE RESINS AND USES THEREOF IN SEPARATION PROCESSES - Amine-aldehyde resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants, for example in the beneficiation of value materials (e.g., bitumen, coal, or kaolin clay) to remove impurities such as sand. The resins are also useful for treating aqueous liquid suspensions to remove solid particulates, as well as for removing metallic ions in the purification of water. | 10-09-2014 |
Michael Arthur, Douglasville, GA US
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20100176210 | Hydrophilic Porous Wicks for Vaporizable Materials - This invention provides a hydrophilic porous fiber wick for delivering vaporizable material into the atmosphere, such as a room environment. The wick may be biodegradable. The wick is comprised of a sintered synthetic bicomponent fibers, optionally combined with synthetic monocomponent fibers or natural monocomponent fibers. The wick is optionally treated with plasma or finishing agents for improved hydrophilicity. The wick can wick aqueous and/or non-aqueous-based fragrances or other vaporizable materials and evaporate them into the air without the use of heat, convection air, or atomization. | 07-15-2010 |
20140296805 | HYDROPHOBIC POROUS NON MECHANICAL VALVE FOR MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE - The present invention provides a porous non mechanical valve which retards or prevents the passage of bodily fluids and is resistant to being occluded or blocked by exposure to the surgical fumes or aerosols encountered during surgical procedures. | 10-02-2014 |
Randall J. Arthur, Alachua, FL US
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20140372196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING PROMOTIONAL CERTIFICATES - A system for distributing promotional certificates includes a system server and a user device. The system server has a processor and a memory. The memory is in communication with the processor and has at least one database embodied thereon. The database defines a plurality of users, a plurality of participating businesses, and a plurality of promotional certificates associated with the participating businesses. The processor is configured to associate in the memory each of the users with either an individual one of the participating businesses or a provider of the system server. The user device is associated with one of the users, and is in communication with the system server. The user device has a software application that is configured to present the promotional certificates for redemption at the participating businesses. | 12-18-2014 |
Richard Arthur, Provo, UT US
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20110078236 | LOCAL ACCESS CONTROL FOR DISPLAY DEVICES - Access to a local device such as a display device is achieved by receiving a code that is only accessible within an enclosed space, extracting a first identifier from the code and providing a second identifier that corresponds to the first identifier to an access server. In certain embodiments, the access server is a display server. | 03-31-2011 |
Richard Brownell Arthur, Niskayuna, NY US
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20140289852 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE MONITORING, SECURITY, DIAGNOSTICS, AND PROGNOSTICS - A system includes a physical analysis module, a cyber analysis module, and a determination module. The physical analysis module is configured to obtain physical diagnostic information, and to determine physical analysis information using the physical diagnostic information. The cyber analysis module is configured to obtain cyber security data of the functional system, and to determine cyber analysis information using the cyber security data. The determination module is configured to obtain the physical analysis information and the cyber analysis information, and to determine a state of the functional system using the physical analysis information and the cyber analysis information. The state determined corresponds to at least one of physical condition or cyber security threat. The determination module is also configured to identify if the state corresponds to one or more of a non-malicious condition or a malicious condition. | 09-25-2014 |
Robert Arthur, Anderson, IN US
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20140173830 | Truck Power Puller Device for Semi-tractor and Trailer Applications - A multipurpose truck power puller device for semi-tractor and trailer applications used by truck operators to release a fifth wheel pin of a tractor/trailer assembly, adjust tandem axle trailer pins, adjust load bars, and use as a general purpose mallet, the device being comprised of a heavy massed mallet handle section, a bend-resisting shaft, a loop section and a hook, all the parts integrally manufactured and having a means to connect the components as a single durable assembly wherein the puller device can be used as a portable apparatus adapted for a one-person application, and which is further adapted for operating a fifth wheel pin; a tandem wheel adjustment system for a tractor trailer; a safety reach mechanism for load bars; and a general purpose mallet. | 06-26-2014 |
Robert V. Arthur, South Jordan, UT US
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20100017214 | EXTENDED SERVICES ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE FOR DISTRIBUTED ANALYTICS - A distributed processing service is configured between an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), which supports a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for delivering utility services, and a Sensor Data/Event Processing Bus, which receives data communication from sensors on a utility grid. The distributed processing service provides middleware that allows the event-driven Sensor Data/Event Processing Bus to communicate with the transaction-drive ESB, thus permitting the delivery of services from the SOA to the utility grid. | 01-21-2010 |
Rodney J. Arthur, Dekalb, IL US
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20130333599 | Row Crop Planter Having Closing Wheel With Modular Wheel Design - An agricultural row unit includes a towing frame, an attachment frame, and a linkage. A row unit frame has a forward end coupled to the linkage to permit vertical pivoting movement of the row unit frame relative to the attachment frame. A closing-wheel assembly includes a support arm having a leading end coupled to the row unit frame, and a hub assembly mounted at a trailing end of the support arm. The hub assembly has a wheel-fastening mechanism with one or more removable fasteners. The closing-wheel assembly further includes a closing wheel connected to the hub assembly with the one or more removable fasteners such that the closing wheel is interchangeable with different types of modular closing wheels. | 12-19-2013 |
Samuel D. Arthur, Wilmington, DE US
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20090325249 | SEQUESTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE TO STABILIZE NITRILASE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY WHEN CONVERTING GLYCOLONITRILE TO GLYCOLIC ACID - A process is provided to improve the specific activity of an enzyme catalyst having nitrilase activity when converting glycolonitrile to glycolic acid under aqueous reaction conditions. Inclusion of an effective amount of at least one amine protectant improves the specific activity and catalytic productivity of the enzyme catalyst. | 12-31-2009 |
20090325250 | SEQUESTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE TO STABILIZE NITRILASE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY WHEN CONVERTING GLYCOLONITRILE TO GLYCOLIC ACID - A process is provided to improve the specific activity of an enzyme catalyst having nitrilase activity when converting glycolonitrile to glycolic acid under aqueous reaction conditions. Inclusion of an effective amount of at least one amine protectant improves the specific activity and catalytic productivity of the enzyme catalyst. | 12-31-2009 |
20130303748 | METHOD FOR MAKING ALDEHYDE-FUNCTIONALIZED POLYSACCHARIDES - A method for making aldehyde-functionalized polysaccharides having pendant aldehyde groups is described. The method involves the hydroformylation of an alkene-functionalized polysaccharide. The resulting aldehyde-functionalized polysaccharides are useful for forming hydrogel tissue adhesives and sealants for medical applications. | 11-14-2013 |
Scott D. Arthur, Rockford, IL US
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20100284114 | System and method to provide transient overvoltage suppression - Transient overvoltage suppression circuit prevents voltage surges from damaging an attached load. The suppression circuit includes a transistor connected in series with a low-side or return line of the load. A control circuit monitors the voltage on the input line (i.e., high-side) and in response to a detected voltage transient turns the transistor OFF to isolate the load from the transient voltage. | 11-11-2010 |
Shane Edward Arthur, Belgrade, MT US
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20100155984 | MANUFACTURING ONE-PIECE COMPOSITE SECTIONS USING OUTER MOLD LINE TOOLING - A method for manufacturing composite parts. A temporary removal layer may be placed on an inner mold line tool. A composite material may be laid up on the inner mold line tool for a composite part. The inner mold line tool may be positioned with the composite part inside an outer mold line tool. The composite part and the temporary removal layer may be transferred from the inner mold line tool to the outer mold line tool. The inner mold line tool and the temporary removal layer may be removed from inside of the outer mold line tool after transferring the composite part and the temporary removal layer to the outer mold line tool. | 06-24-2010 |
Stephen Arthur, Glenville, NY US
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20100123140 | SiC SUBSTRATES, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES BASED UPON THE SAME AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The present invention generally relates to a method for improving inversion layer mobility and providing low defect density in a semiconductor device based upon a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a semiconductor device based upon a silicon carbide substrate and comprising an oxide layer comprising incorporating at least one additive into the atomic structure of the oxide layer. Semiconductor devices, such as MOSFETS, based upon a substrate treated according to the present method are expected to have inversion layer mobilities of at least about 60 cm | 05-20-2010 |
Stephen Daley Arthur, Schenectady, NY US
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20140070229 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TERMINATING JUNCTIONS IN WIDE BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - An electrical device includes a blocking layer disposed on top of a substrate layer, wherein the blocking layer and the substrate layer each are wide bandgap semiconductors, and the blocking layer and the substrate layer form a buried junction in the electrical device. The device comprises a termination feature disposed at a surface of the blocking layer and a filled trench disposed proximate to the termination feature. The filled trench extends through the blocking layer to reach the substrate layer and is configured to direct an electrical potential associated with the buried junction toward the termination feature disposed near the surface of the blocking layer to terminate the buried junction. | 03-13-2014 |
Stephen Daley Arthur, Glenville, NY US
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20080238520 | POWER ELECTRONIC MODULE INCLUDING DESATURATION DETECTION DIODE - A power electronic module includes: a switch module including a desaturation detection diode and a power semiconductor switch, and wherein the desaturation detection diode is coupled to a switching connection of the power semiconductor switch; and a driver module coupled to the switch module, wherein the driver module is configured for obtaining a voltage signal across the desaturation detection diode and the power semiconductor switch and configured for turning off the power semiconductor switch upon the voltage signal exceeding a threshold. In one example, the driver module is discrete from the switch module. In another example, the switch module and driver modules are configured to respectively provide and receive a voltage signal of less than or equal to seventy volts. | 10-02-2008 |
20090159896 | SILICON CARBIDE MOSFET DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING - A method of making a silicon carbide MOSFET is disclosed. The method includes providing a semiconductor device structure, wherein the device structure comprises a silicon carbide semiconductor device layer, an ion implanted well region of a first conductivity type formed in the semiconductor device layer, an ion implanted source region of a second conductivity type formed into the ion implanted well region; providing a mask layer over the semiconductor device layer, the mask layer exposing a portion of the ion implanted source region, then etching through the portion of the ion implanted source region to form a dimple; then implanting ions through the dimple to form a high dopant concentration first conductivity type ion implanted contact region, wherein the ion implanted contact region is deeper than the ion implanted well region; then removing the contact region mask layer and annealing implanted ions. | 06-25-2009 |
20090242901 | SiC MOSFETS AND SELF-ALIGNED FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of fabricating a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor. The method includes the steps of forming a source region on a silicon carbide layer and annealing the source region. A gate oxide layer is formed on the source region and the silicon carbide layer. The method further includes providing a gate electrode on the gate oxide layer and disposing a dielectric layer on the gate electrode and the gate oxide layer. The method further includes etching a portion of the dielectric layer and a portion of the gate oxide layer to form sidewalls on the gate electrode. A metal layer is disposed on the gate electrode, the sidewalls and the source region. The method further includes forming a gate contact and a source contact by subjecting the metal layer to a temperature of at least about 800° C. The gate contact and the source contact comprise a metal silicide. The distance between the gate contact and the source contact is less than about 0.6 μm. A vertical SiC MOSFET is also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20090267141 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SILICON CARBIDE VERTICAL MOSFET DEVICES - A method of forming a vertical MOSFET device includes forming a trench within a drift layer substrate, the drift layer comprising a first polarity type, the trench generally defining a well region of a second polarity type opposite the first polarity type. An ohmic contact layer is formed within a bottom surface of the trench, the ohmic contact layer comprising a material of the second polarity type. A layer of the second polarity type is epitaxially grown over the drift layer, sidewall surfaces of the trench, and the ohmic contact layer. A layer of the first polarity type is epitaxially grown over the epitaxially grown layer of the second polarity type so as to refill the trench, and the epitaxially grown layers of the first and second polarity type are planarized so as to expose an upper surface of the drift layer substrate. | 10-29-2009 |
20100200931 | MOSFET DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING - A MOSFET device and a method for fabricating MOSFET devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a semiconductor device structure including a semiconductor device layer of a first conductivity type, and ion implanting a well structure of a second conductivity type in the semiconductor device layer, where the ion implanting includes providing a dopant concentration profile in a single mask implant sequence. | 08-12-2010 |
20110024765 | SILICON CARBIDE SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - There are provided semiconductor structures and devices comprising silicon carbide (SiC) and methods for making the same. The structures and devices comprise a base or shielding layer, channel and surface layer, all desirably formed via ion implantation. As a result, the structures and devices provided herein are hard, “normally off” devices, i.e., exhibiting threshold voltages of greater than about 3 volts. | 02-03-2011 |
20120009733 | POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE AND FABRICATION METHOD - A power semiconductor module includes: an interconnect layer including an electrical conductor patterned on a dielectric layer, the electrical conductor including a power coupling portion having a thickness sufficient to carry power currents and a control coupling portion having a thickness thinner than that of the power coupling portion; and a semiconductor power device physically coupled to the interconnect layer and electrically coupled to the power coupling portion of the electrical conductor. | 01-12-2012 |
20120126321 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A substrate having semiconductor material and a surface that supports a gate electrode and defines a surface normal direction is provided. The substrate can include a drift region including a first dopant type. A well region can be disposed adjacent to the drift region and proximal to the surface, and can include a second dopant type. A termination extension region can be disposed adjacent to the well region and extend away from the gate electrode, and can have an effective concentration of second dopant type that is generally less than that in the well region. An adjust region can be disposed between the surface and at least part of the termination extension region. An effective concentration of second dopant type may generally decrease when moving from the termination extension region into the adjust region along the surface normal direction. | 05-24-2012 |
20120153362 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method comprising, introducing a dopant type into a semiconductor layer to define a well region of the semiconductor layer, the well region comprising a channel region, and introducing a dopant type into the well region to define a multiple implant region substantially coinciding with the well region but excluding the channel region. | 06-21-2012 |
20130026559 | SILICON-CARBIDE MOSFET CELL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - In one embodiment, the invention comprises a MOSFET comprising individual MOSFET cells. Each cell comprises a U-shaped well ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130075756 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCED BIAS THRESHOLD INSTABILITY - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device, having a semiconductor substrate comprising silicon carbide with a gate electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate on a first surface with, a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate. There is a dielectric layer disposed on the gate electrode and a remedial layer disposed about the dielectric layer, wherein the remedial layer is configured to mitigate negative bias temperature instability maintaining a change in threshold voltage of less than about 1 volt. A source electrode is disposed on the remedial layer, wherein the source electrode is electrically coupled to a contact region of the semiconductor substrate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130126971 | SILICON-CARBIDE MOSFET CELL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - In one embodiment, the invention comprises a MOSFET comprising individual MOSFET cells. Each cell comprises a U-shaped well (P type) and two parallel sources (N type) formed within the well. A Number of source rungs (doped N) connect sources at multiple locations. Regions between two rungs comprise a body (P type). These features are formed on an N-type epitaxial layer, which is formed on an N-type substrate. A contact extends across and contacts a number of source rungs and bodies. Gate oxide and a gate contact overlie a leg of a first well and a leg of a second adjacent well, inverting the conductivity responsive to a gate voltage. A MOSFET comprises a plurality of these cells to attain a desired low channel resistance. The cell regions are formed using self-alignment techniques at several states of the fabrication process. | 05-23-2013 |
20130146898 | SiC MOSFETS AND SELF-ALIGNED FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF - The present application provides a method of fabricating a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor. The method includes the steps of forming a source region on a silicon carbide layer and annealing the source region. A gate oxide layer is formed on the source region and the silicon carbide layer. The method further includes providing a gate electrode on the gate oxide layer and disposing a dielectric layer on the gate electrode and the gate oxide layer. The method further includes etching a portion of the dielectric layer and a portion of the gate oxide layer to form sidewalls on the gate electrode. A metal layer is disposed on the gate electrode, the sidewalls and the source region. The method further includes forming a gate contact and a source contact by subjecting the metal layer to a temperature of at least about 800° C. The gate contact and the source contact comprise a metal silicide. The distance between the gate contact and the source contact is less than about 0.6 μm. A vertical SiC MOSFET is also provided. | 06-13-2013 |
20130221374 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising a semiconductor material. The substrate has a surface that defines a surface normal direction and includes a P-N junction comprising an interface between a first region and a second region, where the first (second) region includes a first (second) dopant type, so as to have a first (second) conductivity type. The substrate includes a termination extension region disposed adjacent to the P-N junction and having an effective concentration of the second dopant type that is generally the effective concentration of the second dopant type in the second doped region. The substrate includes an adjust region disposed adjacent to the surface and between the surface and at least part of the termination extension region, where the effective concentration of the second dopant type generally decreases when moving from the termination extension region into the adjust region along the surface normal direction. | 08-29-2013 |
20130323873 | OPTICALLY TRIGGERED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thyristor device includes a semiconductor body and a conductive anode. The semiconductor body has a plurality of doped layers forming a plurality of dopant junctions and includes an optical thyristor, a first amplifying thyristor, and a switching thyristor. The conductive anode is disposed on a first side of the semiconductor body. The optical thyristor is configured to receive incident radiation to generate a first electric current, and the first amplifying thyristor is configured to increase the first electric current from the optical thyristor to at least a threshold current. The switching thyristor switches to the conducting state in order to conduct a second electric current from the anode and through the semiconductor body. | 12-05-2013 |
20130328064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS - A method of forming a silicon carbide transient voltage suppressor (TVS) assembly and a system for a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) assembly are provided. The TVS assembly includes a semiconductor die in a mesa structure that includes a first layer of a first wide band gap semiconductor having a conductivity of a first polarity, a second layer of the first or a second wide band gap semiconductor having a conductivity of a second polarity coupled in electrical contact with the first layer wherein the second polarity is different than the first polarity. The TVS assembly also includes a third layer of the first, the second, or a third wide band gap semiconductor having a conductivity of the first polarity coupled in electrical contact with the second layer. The layer having a conductivity of the second polarity is lightly doped relative to the layers having a conductivity of the first polarity. | 12-12-2013 |
20140027782 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCED BIAS TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY (BTI) IN SILICON CARBIDE DEVICES - A system includes a silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor device and a hermetically sealed packaging enclosing the SiC semiconductor device. The hermetically sealed packaging is configured to maintain a particular atmosphere near the SiC semiconductor device. Further, the particular atmosphere limits a shift in a threshold voltage of the SiC semiconductor device to less than 1 V during operation. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034963 | DEVICE HAVING REDUCED BIAS TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY (BTI) - A semiconductor device is disclosed along with methods for manufacturing such a device. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor device includes a source electrode formed using a metal that limits a shift, such as due to bias temperature instability, in a threshold voltage of the semiconductor device during operation. In certain embodiments the semiconductor device may be based on silicon carbide. | 02-06-2014 |
20140264775 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSION - A transient voltage suppression (TVS) device and a method of forming the device are provided. The device includes a first layer of wide band gap semiconductor material formed of a first conductivity type material, a second layer of wide band gap semiconductor material formed of a second conductivity type material over at least a portion of the first layer and comprising an ion implanted material structure between 0.1 micrometers (μm) and 22.0 μm thick, the second layer operating using punch-through physics, and a third layer of wide band gap semiconductor material formed of the first conductivity type material over at least a portion of the second layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140361315 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device according to one embodiment having a first region comprising a first dopant type, a second region adjacent the first region haivng a second dopant type and a channel region. There is a third region segregated from the channel region having a second dopant type, wherein the third region substantially coincides with the second region. | 12-11-2014 |
Stephen Daley Arthur, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130105816 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS | 05-02-2013 |
20140159141 | INSULATING GATE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - An insulating gate field effect transistor (IGFET) device includes a semiconductor body and a gate oxide. The semiconductor body includes a first well region doped with a first type of dopant and a second well region that is doped with an oppositely charged second type of dopant and is located within the first well region. The gate oxide includes an outer section and an interior section having different thickness dimensions. The outer section is disposed over the first well region and the second well region of the semiconductor body. The interior section is disposed over a junction gate field effect transistor region of the semiconductor body. The semiconductor body is configured to form a conductive channel through the second well region and the junction gate field effect transistor region when a gate signal is applied to a gate contact disposed on the gate oxide. | 06-12-2014 |
Steven E. Arthur, Parker, CO US
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20080262935 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATING A CHANGE IN STATUS OF STORED-VALUE CARDS - Methods and systems are provided for coordinating a change in status of a stored-value card for a customer. Transaction information is received at a host system from a point-of-sale terminal. The transaction information includes stored-value-card information identifying the stored-value card and payment-instrument information identifying a payment instrument to be used for financing the change in status of the stored-value card. The host system receives a payment authorization from a payment authority in response to a transmission of the payment-instrument information to the payment authority. The host system also receives a confirmation of the change in status of the stored-value card from a stored-value-card authority in response to a transmission of the stored-value-card information to the stored-value-card authority. The host system transmits an approval for effecting the change in status of the stored-value card to the point-of-sale terminal. | 10-23-2008 |
20130179280 | SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATION OF MULTIPLE CARDS - According to one embodiment of the invention, a system is provided for activating a plurality of cards. A first card number and a total number of cards can be provided to an activation system to process the activation of the plurality of cards. | 07-11-2013 |
20140081781 | SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATION OF MULTIPLE CARDS - According to one embodiment of the invention, a system is provided for activating a plurality of cards. An activation indicator can be provided to an activation system to process the activation of the plurality of cards. If approved, the activation system transmits a message to the POS device indicating the activation. | 03-20-2014 |
Ted Bennatt Arthur, Spring, TX US
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20140054207 | MINI METERING AND BIOLOGICAL BALANCER CONTROL STATION - A Water and Wastewater Treatment Aerated Mini-Dosing air-lift pump System and filter housing, that replaces the conventional dosing pump, controls and additional Tank. It is adaptable to all access ports and uniquely smaller than a 3″ inspection port and is integrally positioned in an existing or new raw water pretreatment or pump tank. It aerates the source pool thereby mitigating: H | 02-27-2014 |
Thomas Arthur, Anchorage, AK US
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20100302156 | MULTIPLE-INPUT SELECTABLE SYSTEMS INTEGRATED DISPLAY AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS UNIT FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY AND THE LIKE - A systems integrator that brings various separate systems into one keyboard, video and mouse configuration with customized viewing of the different monitors on one large screen LCD monitor. This permits a user to control the display of several video/audio inputs simply and efficiently, for many diverse purposes including medical procedures, and other complex operations requiring multiple computer displays and video inputs. | 12-02-2010 |
Thomas Arthur, Stuart, FL US
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20120182244 | Integrated Multi-Display with Remote Programming and Viewing Capability - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for providing remote assistance with a medical procedure by a technician via a remote device such as a laptop or tablet. Video output generated by medical devices and video captured by a camera, may be transmitted via a network and rendered on the remote device. Video may also be rendered a master display in a procedure room. Network connectivity data that controls access to the medical devices may be stored on servers located at a remote data center. The remote device may provide a remote technician with access to and control of the medical devices in order to assist in the procedure. The remote technician may be an expert on the medical equipment utilized by a physician during a medical procedure. Sterile coverings for a touchpad may be utilized. | 07-19-2012 |
Thomas D. Arthur, Athens, OH US
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20120127030 | TIGHT OPTICAL INTEGRATION (TOI) OF IMAGES WITH GPS RANGE MEASUREMENTS - A method of determining the position of a user in 3D space is disclosed. In one example, the method comprises utilizing range measurements from one or more GPS satellite vehicles, angular information of a camera located at the user position, and a camera image associated with one or more known markers. The method further comprises determining the angular information of the camera by determining a direction cosine matrix between a camera frame of reference and an earth frame of reference, and designating unit vectors that individually extend from a position within the camera image associated with one of the known markers through the camera focal point to the respective known marker The method also includes integrating into an ordinary least squares matrix, the GPS range measurements, the angular information of the camera, and the unit vectors, and calculating the user position by solving the ordinary least squares matrix. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas J. Arthur, Champlin, MN US
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20100151090 | PACKAGED FROZEN PRECOOKED DOUGH OR BATTER-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODES - Disclosed are packaged frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products and methods of heating the food products. The packaged precooked frozen dough or batter-based food products comprises one or more frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products that are encased in a pouch for heating. The pouch is sealed with the exception of the presence of two or more vent holes that function to release air or steam that may otherwise cause the food product to become soggy when they are heated in an oven. | 06-17-2010 |
20120183653 | PACKAGED FROZEN PRECOOKED DOUGH OR BATTER-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS - Disclosed are packaged frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products and methods of heating the food products. The packaged precooked frozen dough or batter-based food products comprises one or more frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products that are encased in a pouch for heating. The pouch is sealed with the exception of the presence of two or more vent holes that function to release air or steam that may otherwise cause the food product to become soggy when they are heated in an oven. | 07-19-2012 |
Timothy S. Arthur, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090214956 | LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - A lithium-ion battery having an anode including an array of nanowires electrochemically coated with a polymer electrolyte, and surrounded by a cathode matrix, forming thereby interpenetrating electrodes, wherein the diffusion length of the Li | 08-27-2009 |
Timothy S. Arthur, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140349178 | CARBORANYL MAGNESIUM ELECTROLYTE FOR MAGNESIUM BATTERY - An electrochemical device is provided having a carboranyl magnesium electrolyte. Specifically the disclosure relates to an electrochemical device having a magnesium anode, a cathode, and a current collector made of non-noble metal, and a carboranyl magnesium electrolyte. In contact with the electrolyte, the non-noble metal cathode current collector has unusually high oxidative stability >3.0V vs. a magnesium reference. Processes for making the electrochemical device are additionally provided. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349199 | CARBORANYL MAGNESIUM ELECTROLYTE FOR MAGNESIUM BATTERY - An electrochemical device is provided having a carboranyl magnesium electrolyte. Specifically the disclosure relates to an electrochemical device having a carboranyl magnesium electrolyte which is compatible with a magnesium anode and a cathode, and on non-noble metal still having oxidative stability >3.0V vs. a magnesium reference. | 11-27-2014 |
Timothy Sean Arthur, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120328935 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A magnesium battery includes a first electrode including an active material and a second electrode. An electrolyte is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrolyte includes a magnesium compound. The active material includes an inter-metallic compound of magnesium and antimony. The active material also includes antimony or an alloy of bismuth and antimony. | 12-27-2012 |
20130004830 | HIGH VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM CELL - A high voltage rechargeable magnesium cell includes an anode and cathode housing. A magnesium metal anode is positioned within the housing. A high voltage electrolyte is positioned proximate the anode. A metal oxide cathode is positioned proximate the high voltage electrolyte. The magnesium cell includes a multi-cycle charge voltage up to at least 3.0 volts and includes a reversible discharge capacity. | 01-03-2013 |
20130266851 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A magnesium-ion battery includes a first electrode including an active material and a second electrode. An electrolyte is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrolyte includes a magnesium compound. The active material includes tin. | 10-10-2013 |
Tom Arthur, Champlin, MN US
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20090314676 | Package Assembly - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 12-24-2009 |
20110079525 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 04-07-2011 |
William Arthur, Bothell, WA US
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20130259860 | Humanized Antibodies To LIV-1 And Use Of Same To Treat Cancer - The invention provides humanized antibodies that specifically bind to LIV-1. The antibodies are useful for treatment and diagnoses of various cancers as well as detecting LIV-1. | 10-03-2013 |
William T. Arthur, Perkasie, PA US
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20100169025 | METHODS AND GENE EXPRESSION SIGNATURE FOR WNT/B-CATENIN SIGNALING PATHWAY - Methods, biomarkers, and expression signatures are disclosed for assessing the regulation status of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in a cell sample or subject. More specifically, several aspects of the invention provide a set of genes which can be used as biomarkers and gene signatures for evaluating Wnt/β-catenin pathway deregulation status in a sample; classifying a cell sample as having a deregulated or regulated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway; determining whether an agent modulates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in sample; predicting response of a subject to an agent that modulates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway; assigning treatment to a subject; and evaluating the pharmacodynamic effects of therapies designed to regulate Wnt/β-catenin pathway signaling. | 07-01-2010 |