Rodgers, US
Allen Rodgers, Evergreen, CO US
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20090083311 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DATA REPOSITORY AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of access to disparate system features. A reporting engine provides periodic and custom reports and a benchmarking engine facilitates comparison of internal institution data with aggregate data from multiple institutions, to compare student retention, course completion, student satisfaction, and student performance. The reporting engine provides reports on course retention rates, course evaluations, faculty evaluations, enrollment, student performance, and course run rates. The usage tracking engine, benchmarking engine, and reporting engine facilitate determination of best practices to improve student enrollment, student retention, course completion, student performance, and student satisfaction. A custom query engine facilitates freeform searches of business data and a data mining engine provides access to detailed data supporting the periodic reports. | 03-26-2009 |
Angela Rodgers, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100297495 | Immobilization System For An Electrochemical Cell - An electrochemical cell of an implantable medical device is provided. The electrochemical cell comprises a conductive case and a cover welded to the case to form a hermetically-sealed housing. A cathode is disposed adjacent to a surface of the case within the hermetically-sealed housing and an anode is disposed within the hermetically-sealed housing. An immobilization system is disposed between the anode and the hermetically-sealed housing. The immobilization system is configured to minimize movement of the anode relative to the housing and is adapted to thermally insulate the anode during fabrication of the hermetically-sealed housing. | 11-25-2010 |
20130238071 | COMPLEX CONNECTOR IN COMPONENT FOOTPRINT OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device. | 09-12-2013 |
Angela M. Rodgers, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090078344 | TANTALUM ANODES FOR HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS EMPLOYED BY IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND FABRICATION THEREOF - A high voltage capacitor anode for an implantable medical device is fabricated by sintering, anodizing and heat treating a pressed tantalum powder slug. The sintering may be performed at a temperature between approximately 1500° C. and approximately 1600° C. for a time between approximately 3 minutes and approximately 35 minutes; subsequent anodization may be performed by immersing the slug in an electrolyte at a temperature between approximately 15° C. and approximately 30° C. and then applying a voltage across the slug, the voltage being between approximately 175 Volts and approximately 375 Volts; subsequent heat treating may be performed at a temperature between approximately 400° C. and approximately 460° C. for a time between approximately 50 minutes and approximately 65 minutes. Following heat treating, the anode is reformed by a second anodization. | 03-26-2009 |
Audrey Dale Rodgers, Lawrenceburg, KY US
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20120127241 | SYSTEMS FOR PRIMING FLUID JETTING DEVICES - Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. | 05-24-2012 |
Barry Rodgers, Raleigh, NC US
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20130044395 | Adaptive Light Detection For Arc Mitigation Systems - A controller-based detection system configured to adaptively learn to distinguish between detected light that is indicative of an arc fault event and detected light that is not related to an arc fault event. In particular, the detection system is configured to observe the electrical power system as it is operated under various conditions to induce light events that are unrelated to arc fault events. Using the observed information about the light events that are unrelated to arc fault events, the detection system determines one or more detection algorithms. During normal operation of the electrical power system, the adaptively determined one or more detection algorithms are utilized to identify arc fault events in the electrical power system. | 02-21-2013 |
Brandon J. Rodgers, Arvada, CO US
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20110252124 | DATA REPLICATION TRACING - System, method, computer program product embodiments and combinations and sub-combinations thereof for data replication tracing are provided. In an embodiment, the data replication tracing includes identifying a replication environment within a multi-tier infrastructure of an enterprise data processing network, and monitoring operational performance within the replication environment. A path is rendered on a topology to display data flow for the replication environment based upon a configuration of the replication environment. The data flow may be represented relative to a target data node, relative to a source data node, and/or relative to a replication server. | 10-13-2011 |
Brian Rodgers, Centereach, NY US
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20100271542 | Stroke-to-raster video conversion method having error correction capabilities - Methods of performing stroke-to-raster video conversion having leading-edge error correction and/or falling-edge error correction are provided. Incoming data is pipelined before being written into a frame buffer. This allows each sample of data to be manipulated based on information obtained in samples that occur both before and after it. Highly accurate digital conversion of stroke video into a raster format having significantly reduced or eliminated noise and stray pixels from the video is therefore achieved. | 10-28-2010 |
Charles Rodgers, Langhorne, PA US
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20130089185 | DENTAL X-RAY RECEPTOR POSITIONING DEVICE - A dental X-ray positioning device includes a bite block for gripping receptor. The bit block may be adjusted to accept receptors of various dimensions. The bite block provides the clinician with greater freedom to accurately position the receptor relative to the X-ray source without having to utilize many different devices. The system thereby improves efficiency during X-ray exams and it also guarantees parallel placement of the receptor relative to the X-ray source and to the dentition being examined. The system also incorporates two soft “jaws” that during use prevent the receptor from drooping or failing to remain in parallel position relative to the bite block, the X-ray source, and/or the dentition. | 04-11-2013 |
20150042107 | Latch Spring Mechanism - A latch bolt mechanism for tilting window sashes includes an actuating spring that is integrally molded of plastic material in one piece with the latch bolt. The spring has a transversely corrugated configuration, comprised of at least two transversely disposed wave-like spring sections. Each spring section includes a pair of oppositely oriented U-shaped sections having spaced apart semi-cylindrical portions at opposite sides joined by transverse connecting sections. In a relaxed configuration of the spring, the several connecting sections are substantially parallel to each other and are longitudinally spaced apart. In a compressed configuration of the spring the connecting elements lie at an angle to each other and the several semi-cylindrical portions are closely spaced or in contact providing for the required spring compression without excessively stressing the plastic material. Significant production economies are realized with the one-piece, molded construction of the latch bolt and spring. | 02-12-2015 |
Charles Allen Rodgers, Memphis, TN US
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20100151086 | Powdered Sauces And Uses Thereof - A frozen food that is suitable for heating to form a food and sauce combination is provided. The food includes frozen food pieces and a powdered sauce composition individually applied to outer surfaces of each frozen food piece so that a fluid sauce of a desired consistency is produced upon heating the food. | 06-17-2010 |
Craig Rodgers, Imperial, PA US
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20120228095 | FLEXIBLE COVER FOR CONTACTS OF A PLUG-IN OR WITHDRAWABLE UNIT - A shutter for insulating electrical contacts includes a first panel having a first opening and a second panel having a second opening. The first opening is offset from the second opening when the shutter is in a closed position. The second panel includes a first guide configured to react to a pressure of a phase barrier of an insertable withdrawable unit thereon to move the second panel in a first sliding direction relative to the first panel such that the first and second openings align so as to allow an electrical contact to extend therethrough. A spring housing having a spring disposed therein between at least two support legs is slidably disposable in the first panel and extends through the second panel. | 09-13-2012 |
Craig A. Rodgers, Imperial, PA US
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20110278141 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND LEVERING ASSEMBLY AND POSITION INDICATOR ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A position indicator assembly is provided for a levering assembly of an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The levering assembly includes a drive shaft and a racking member movably coupled to the circuit breaker housing. The drive shaft cooperates with the racking member to facilitate racking the circuit breaker into and out of a cassette. The position indicator assembly includes a number of indicator gears cooperating with the drive shaft, an indication rack cooperating with the indicator gears, and an indicator cooperating with the indication rack to provide a visual indication indicative of the position of the circuit breaker with respect to the cassette. When the circuit breaker is moved with respect to the cassette, the drive shaft pivots. In response, the indicator gears move, thereby moving the indication rack and the indicator in order to provide the visual indication. | 11-17-2011 |
20120067707 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND LEVERING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A levering assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, which is removably disposed in a cassette. The levering assembly includes a mounting member coupled to the housing of the circuit breaker. A drive assembly is coupled to the mounting member and cooperates with the cassette. A powered actuator, such as an electric motor, is disposed on the mounting member and actuates the drive assembly to move the circuit breaker with respect to the cassette. The powered actuator is disposed within the housing of the circuit breaker. The mounting member, drive assembly and powered actuator form a self-contained sub-assembly, which is substantially disposed behind the circuit breaker cover. The levering assembly is operable from a remote location to automatically move the circuit breaker with respect to the cassette, to provide enhanced safety among other benefits. | 03-22-2012 |
Craig A. Rodgers, Butler, PA US
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20080197003 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND CHARGING ASSEMBLY AND CHARGING HANDLE THEREFOR - A charging handle is provided for an electrical switching apparatus including a housing having an exterior, an interior and a recess extending from the exterior toward the interior, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts, and a charging assembly. A first end of the charging handle is coupled to the charging assembly within the interior of the housing. The second end includes a finger pull. An elongated body extends between the first and second ends and includes first and second sides, and inner and outer surfaces. The charging handle is movable among first and second positions. The finger pull is disposed on the outer surface of the elongated body at or about the second end of the charging handle, and is readily accessible from all of the second end and the first and second sides of the charging handle. | 08-21-2008 |
20080237007 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND SUB-ASSEMBLY AND AUXILIARY SWITCH TRAY THEREFOR - An auxiliary switch tray is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing, an actuating mechanism, and a plurality of auxiliary switches. The housing has a mounting mechanism. The auxiliary switch tray includes a module having first and second sides, and a plurality of mounts disposed on the first side. At least a plurality of the mounts is structured to receive a corresponding one of the auxiliary switches. A base is disposed on the second side of the module and is coupled to the mounting mechanism in order to install the auxiliary switches in a predetermined position with respect to the actuating mechanism of the circuit breaker. The module, the mounts, and the base comprise one single-piece molded member. At least a plurality of the mounts are molded compartments of the single-piece molded member. | 10-02-2008 |
20080251342 | OVER RUNNING CLUTCH FOR A DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR OPERATOR - An over running clutch assembly for an electrical switching apparatus is provided. The over running clutch assembly includes a sprocket and a hub assembly. The hub assembly is rotatably coupled to the sprocket and structured to rotate in a charging direction relative to the sprocket. The sprocket is fixed to a motor shaft. The hub assembly is structured to be disengagably fixed to a cam shaft in the charging assembly. A manual charging handle is also coupled to the cam shaft and is structured to rotate the cam shaft in a charging direction. In this configuration, an operator may charge the closing springs of the electrical switching apparatus using either the handle assembly or the motor. When the handle assembly is used to charge the closing springs, the cam shaft causes the hub assembly to rotate over the sprocket. Thus, the rotation of the cam shaft is not transferred to the motor. When the motor is used, the motor turns both the sprocket and the hub assembly. The hub assembly transfers the rotational force from the motor to the cam shaft. | 10-16-2008 |
Craig Allen Rodgers, Imperial, PA US
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20110073568 | Shield Apparatus for Circuit Breaker - An improved circuit breaker having an improved shield apparatus provides protection to components that are internal to the circuit breaker during an arc event. A contact arm carrier assembly of the circuit breaker comprises a number of springs that bias a number of movable contacts that are disposed on contact arms into engagement and electrical connection with a stationary contact. The shield apparatus is disposed on a carrier housing of the contact arm carrier assembly and is situated adjacent the springs. A shield member of the shield apparatus is biased into engagement with the contact arms. When the circuit breaker is moved between the ON position and the OFF or TRIPPED positions, the shield of the shield apparatus moves between a retracted position and a deployed position, with the shield remaining in engagement with the contact arms and protecting the springs from damage in an arc event. In one embodiment, the shield member is formed of a material that generates gases when struck by an arc. | 03-31-2011 |
Dane L. Rodgers, Avon, IN US
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20080247882 | Split-Pressure Dual Pump Hydraulic Fluid Supply System for a Multi-Speed Transmission and Method - A split-pressure, dual-pump system for supplying hydraulic fluid to a multi-speed transmission is provided. The system includes a low-pressure work circuit operatively connected to a fixed displacement pump, and a high-pressure work circuit operatively connected to a variable displacement pump. The system also includes a regulator valve fluidly coupled to the variable displacement pump via a decrease circuit and an overage circuit for regulating the flow of fluid to the high-pressure work circuit. The invention consists of separating the high-pressure needs of the system into a separate work circuit from the low-pressure needs of the system, and optimizing pump design separately for each work circuit to maximize transmission efficiency and reduce parasitic losses. A method of supplying hydraulic fluid to a multi-speed transmission at variable flow and pressure is also provided. | 10-09-2008 |
Daniel Rodgers, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20120116805 | System and Method for Selecting and Implementing an Electronic Health Care Records System - Disclosed is a system and method for selecting and implementing an electronic medical records (EMR) system for a health care facility. The method allows a particular medical practice to be systemically analyzed relative to factors impacting EMR selection and implementation. This analysis is conducted by way of a graphical representation of the activities carried out by health care workers associated with the particular practice. | 05-10-2012 |
Danielle Rodgers, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120280093 | CHAIR MAT DISPLAY - A display comprising a base, a backboard attached to the base, a bracket mount attached to the front side of the backboard, and at least one removable bracket attached to the bracket mount. | 11-08-2012 |
Daniel P. Rodgers, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20110096472 | Mobile Electronic Device with Dovetail Connector - An improved mobile electronic device is disclosed. The mobile electronic device ( | 04-28-2011 |
20140071052 | USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A user interface ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140273546 | Magnetic Electrical Connection System for an Electronic Device - Electrical connection systems ( | 09-18-2014 |
David Rodgers, Versailles, KY US
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20090181445 | Crystallization and Structure of a Plant Peptide Deformylase - This invention relates to the crystal structure of a plant peptide deformylase polypeptide and methods of using the structure to design compounds that modulate the activity of the polypeptide. | 07-16-2009 |
David V. Rodgers, Bloomingdale, IL US
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20110197568 | SYSTEM FOR DISABLING DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION DURING ELECTRIC OPERATION - A regeneration disable control system ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110257821 | METHOD FOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A HYBRID ENGINE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION - The method for regeneration of a diesel particulate filter of a vehicle equipped with a hybrid engine, wherein the temperature of the exhaust exiting the diesel engine is increased above a predetermined level by increasing load thereon, through optimization of interaction between the diesel particulate filter aftertreatment system and the hybrid engine control through messaging via a communication bus is disclosed. The load on the engine may be increased with or without the assistance of the electric motor/generator of the hybrid engine, and will not affect required acceleration/deceleration of the vehicle. | 10-20-2011 |
Deborah E. Rodgers, Framingham, MA US
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20100138860 | Method and system for displaying a series of recordable events - A method and system for displaying identifiers for one or more series of recordable events is described. A system, such as the system of a digital video recorder, may receive a set of recordable events data, such as a listing of all television shows to be broadcast over a two-week period. The system analyzes the set of recordable events data for determining one or more sets of recordable events, where each set includes recordable events having the same title. The system analyzes each set of recordable events to determine sub-sets of recordable events based on relationships between the recordable events of each sub-set. The system displays an identifier for each sub-set of a given set of recordable events when the given set of recordable events is selected for display. A user may select to record a sub-set of recordable events by selecting the identifier that represents the sub-set. | 06-03-2010 |
Donald B. Rodgers, Saugerties, NY US
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20120260998 | LIQUID MASS MEASUREMENT AND FLUID TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A liquid mass measurement and fluid transmitting apparatus includes a container for measurement of a mass of fluid therein. A sensor is coupled to the container which measures a mass of fluid within the container independent of variations of pressure within the container. A diaphragm sensor may be located on the bottom of the container whereby electrical signals representing the mass of fluid within the cylinder are created by movement of the diaphragm caused by the mass of fluid thereon. A pressure equalizer which equalizes the pressure within the container to the pressure on the opposite side of the diaphragm allows the measurement of the mass to occur independent of any variations and pressure within the container. Liquid within the mass of liquid within the container can be accurately measured such that a desired mass of liquid may be transmitted for further use. The liquid may be vaporized and transmitted as a vapor. | 10-18-2012 |
Elizabeth Ann Rodgers, Raleigh, NC US
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20130201674 | SEMI-INDIRECT AISLE LIGHTING FIXTURE - A modular lighting fixture assembly. Multiple light pods can be removably mounted on both lateral sides of a mechanical thermal element, such as an elongated heat sink. The pods can be easily removed for cleaning, maintenance, and transport, for example. A light strip including multiple LEDs can be mounted to a surface of the heat sink on both sides. Each pod has a portion cutaway such that when the pods are mounted to the heat sink, the cutaway portions align with the light strips. Thus, when mounted, the light strip can be adjacent to or protrude into an interior cavity of the pod. The interior surfaces of the pods are shaped to redirect light in a particular output profile. The assembly may be mounted to a ceiling and used as an overhead fixture designed to efficiently light an aisle in a retail space or a storage facility, for example. | 08-08-2013 |
20140078728 | LENSES AND LIGHT ENGINE UNITS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES - Embodiments of the present invention provide light fixtures having lenses and light engine units for use therein. To mimic the size and appearance of fluorescent bulbs in existing fixtures, LEDs are may be arranged on light bars or mount surfaces with integrated lenses to diffuse the light and shape the output beam. One or more LEDs can be mounted along the length of a base of the light engine which can then be inserted into a fixture. An elongated lens is mounted to the base over the LEDs so that light emitted from the LEDs interacts with the lens before it escapes the fixture. These lenses may be extruded from a diffusive material and can be shaped in various ways. For example, the lenses may be shaped to disperse more light to the sides, i.e., in a direction away from a normal axis that is perpendicular to the base. | 03-20-2014 |
Ellen Rodgers, Brunswick, ME US
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20110131702 | HAND COVERING(S) WITH DISPENSER AND/OR RECEPTACLE POCKET - A hand covering comprising a main body having a reception cavity dimensioned for receipt of a hand of a user, a pocket covering that defines a reception region and is secured to said main body along a peripheral edge perimeter of the pocket covering. The pocket covering having a first panel with a free edge and a second panel with a free edge; and the free edges being arranged as to provide an access opening that is positioned inward relative to the edge perimeter and which access opening defines a sheet material insertion or removal location relative to the reception region. | 06-09-2011 |
Gordon Rodgers, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110084122 | MULTI-PLY MAILER WITH MULTIPLE DETACHABLE ELEMENTS - An example linerless two-ply mailer including multiple detachable elements is disclosed. The example mailer includes a first ply having opposing top and bottom edges, opposing first and second side edges substantially perpendicular to the top edge, a first face and a second face opposite the first face, and a second ply substantially the same size as the first ply and having a first face and a second face opposite the first face. The example mailer also includes a first indicia area on the first face of the first and second ply, while an adhesive is applied to adhere the second face of the first ply directly to the second face of the second ply to form the linerless mailer. At least one pattern of weakness is formed in the first and second plies and offset from each of the top and bottom edges and the first and second side edges of the first and second ply to form a removable first element and a removable second element. The first element and second element are separately removable from the mailer. | 04-14-2011 |
20140197229 | MULTI-PLY MAILER WITH MULTIPLE DETACHABLE ELEMENTS - Multi-ply mailer with multiple detachable elements are disclosed. An example method includes applying adhesive on at least one of a first face of a first ply of a substrate or a first face of a second ply of the substrate. The method also includes folding the substrate about a line of weakness to directly adhere the first face of the first ply to the first face of the second ply. The line of weakness separates the first ply from the second ply. The method also includes forming a pattern of weakness through the first ply and the second ply to define a first card in the first ply and a second card in the second ply. The first card is off-set from a center of the first ply and off-set from edges that define the substrate and the first line of weakness. The second card is off-set from a center of the second ply and off-set from the edges that define the substrate and the first line of weakness. | 07-17-2014 |
Gregg Stephen Rodgers, Noblesville, IN US
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20120086865 | TAGGING DIGITAL TELEVISION SIGNALS - A method and apparatus for detecting leakage of a digital CATV channel signal from a CATV system. The digital CATV channel signal is amplitude modulated with a tag signal having a frequency in the range of about 3 Hz to about 35 Hz, and coupled to the CATV system. At a point of leakage from the CATV system, the amplitude modulated digital CATV channel signal can be detected using a leakage detector capable of recovering the tag signal. | 04-12-2012 |
Hans E. Rodgers, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20120247362 | ELECTRIC MONORAIL PART CARRIER - An electrified monorail assembly includes a track having a length, a plurality of electrically conductive buss bars disposed along the length of the track, and a controller disposed on the track. The controller is in electrical communication with the plurality electrically conductive of buss bars, and configured to selectively energize the plurality of electrically conductive buss bars. The assembly further includes a proximity sensor disposed on the track and in communication with the controller, the proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a trolley assembly on the track. | 10-04-2012 |
Jame D. Rodgers, Landenberg, PA US
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20100298355 | 3-[4-(7H-PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDIN-4-YL)-1H-PYRAZOL-1-YL]OCTANE- OR HEPTANE-NITRILE AS JAK INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors 3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]octanenitrile or 3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]heptanenitrile, as well as its compositions and methods of use, which is useful in the treatment of JAK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, skin disorders, cancer, and other diseases. | 11-25-2010 |
James Rodgers, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110152657 | Apparatus and methods for taking blood glucose measurements and recommending insulin doses - The present disclosure related to an apparatus that may be used for taking blood glucose measurements and providing individualized insulin dose recommendations wherein the apparatus is easy to use and facilitates improved diabetes control in patients. Also disclosed are related methods. | 06-23-2011 |
James B. Rodgers, Clarkston, MI US
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20130091830 | ASSEMBLY FOR MIXING LIQUID WITHIN GAS FLOW - An assembly for mixing liquid within a gas flow includes a hollow conduit that is configured for containing a flow of gas and liquid droplets. The assembly also includes multiple spaced blades and an impingement element. Each of the blades is operatively connected to and extends from the impingement element and is connected to an inner wall of the conduit. The impingement element is upstream of the blades in the flow of gas. The impingement element and the blades are configured to create a preferred distribution of the liquid droplets within the gas flow downstream of the blades within the conduit. | 04-18-2013 |
James D. Rodgers, Ovelandenberg, PA US
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20120077798 | AZETIDINE AND CYCLOBUTANE DERIVATIVES AS JAK INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to azetidine and cyclobutane derivatives, as well as their compositions, methods of use, and processes for preparation, which are JAK inhibitors useful in the treatment of JAK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer. | 03-29-2012 |
James D. Rodgers, Landenburg, PA US
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20110207754 | CYCLOBUTANE AND METHYLCYCLOBUTANE DERIVATIVES AS JANUS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to cyclobutane and methylcyclobutane derivatives, as well as their salts, compositions, and methods of use, which are Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors useful in the treatment of JAK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer and myeloproliferative disorders. | 08-25-2011 |
James L. Rodgers, Mesa, AZ US
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20110298421 | POWER SUPPLYING SURFACE FOR CORDLESSLY CHARGING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A smart surface is disclosed that can stand alone or be contained within a portable computer or other system, for powering and communicating with single or multiple cord-free transducers. Operating or charging power is transmitted by the surface using a carrier signal that is on/off keyed or amplitude modulated with synchronization, clock, enable, address, modes, commands and other pulse width, encoded or digital data. The signal is transmitted to single or multiple cordless smart transducers located on or above the surface, such as pens with multiple pressure sensing and switch capability, pointers, stylus, cursors, pucks, mouse, pawns, implements and similar items. Overlapping resonant inductive circuits are used in the surface to transmit operating power and communicate data to the transducer(s). | 12-08-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Rodgers, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20080217955 | Vehicle Door Auxiliary Latch Release - An auxiliary latch release assembly, and method of operation, for use with a vehicle having a body defining a cargo area, a door, and a door latch mounted in the door and including an auxiliary latch release is disclosed. The assembly may comprise a handle that is accessible in the cargo area, a release cable having a first end engaging the handle and a second end extending in the body adjacent to the door having the door latch, and an e-latch override assembly mounted in the body that engages the second end of the release cable and includes a latch release member. The latch release member can be actuated by the e-latch override assembly to engage the auxiliary latch release to release the door latch. | 09-11-2008 |
Jeremy Rodgers, Boca Raton, FL US
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20100205523 | Web Widget for Enabling Screen Reader Accessibility for a Web Application - An embodiment of the invention provides a system for increasing accessibility of a web application to a screen reader. The system includes a screen reader connected to a web browser, wherein the web browser has a document object model (DOM). At least one web application is accessible by the web browser. At least one accessibility widget, from a widget library, is provided to modify the DOM of the web browser. The system further includes user profile information stored in the web application indicating special accessibility needs for controlling activation of the accessibility widget. A cookie is also provided for controlling activation of the accessibility widget. The accessibility widget is operable with all server platforms allowing access with a web browser. | 08-12-2010 |
Jeremy Rodgers, Goodlettsville, TN US
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20090313046 | HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION AND WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A communication and workflow management system and method is provided for integrating a wide range of health care organization workflow management functions, generated by automated systems, manual and automated events associated with patients and staff interactions, through input-output devices such that requests and dispatch requests can be handled locally or over a widely distributed network, and can be tracked and escalated as required. The invention features a rules engine and database that identifies and defines resources, patients, tasks, and task handling. The invention uses extensive logic for the assignment of tasks and communication with resources that can execute tasks, tracking, completion of task, and escalation of tasks. The communication system can be integrated with staff and equipment tracking for automated closure of tasks. | 12-17-2009 |
20140142966 | Healthcare Communication and Workflow Management System and Method - A communication and workflow management system and method is provided for integrating a wide range of health care organization workflow management functions, generated by automated systems, manual and automated events associated with patients and staff interactions, through input-output devices such that requests and dispatch requests can be handled locally or over a widely distributed network, and can be tracked and escalated as required. The invention features a rules engine and database that identifies and defines resources, patients, tasks, and task handling. The invention uses extensive logic for the assignment of tasks and communication with resources that can execute tasks, tracking, completion of task, and escalation of tasks. The communication system can be integrated with staff and equipment tracking for automated closure of tasks. | 05-22-2014 |
John Rodgers, Fortson, GA US
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20130161215 | Condenser Cover - An enclosure for protecting an air conditioning condenser unit is provided. The enclosure includes a cover for enclosing an outdoor condenser unit, the cover including (1) a metal frame for folding around and over the outdoor condenser unit, the metal frame including a plurality of panels, interconnected to at least one other panel and each panel having a plurality of metal edges, each panel sized for a corresponding section of the outdoor condenser unit, and each panel also includes a metal mesh extending between the metal edges, and (2) a metal security bar for interconnecting opposite panels via extension of the security bar underneath the outdoor condenser unit, whereby when folded around the outdoor condenser unit, the cover substantially approximates the shape of the outdoor condenser unit and prevents access to the outdoor condenser unit. | 06-27-2013 |
John Rodgers, Bellingham, WA US
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20120091811 | Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and Methods for Communications Systems - An uninterruptible power supply for supply electrical power to a load, comprises a connection to a primary source for supplying primary power, a battery system for storing battery power, an inverter, and a controller. The controller controls the inverter to operate in a first mode, a second mode, and in a third mode. In the first mode, power is supplied to the primary load and the battery system based on primary power. In the second mode, power is supplied to the primary load based on battery power. In the third mode, power is supplied to the primary source based on battery power. | 04-19-2012 |
John Rodgers, Hamilton, GA US
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20110232339 | Rod Locker - A portable lock box for enclosing and organizing a plurality of fishing rods with securement means to a base structure. A rectangular box is disclosed with a lockable, hinged roof and cut-outs that accommodate fishing rod penetrations on both lengthwise sides of the box. The box provides a secure container for transporting, protecting and housing a series of fishing rods. Securement means along the bottom of the box are accessible from the box interior and provide mounting points for the assembly to a base structure, preventing theft or movement during transportation. Fishing reels are housed within the internal cavity of the box to prevent theft and to protect them from external damage. | 09-29-2011 |
John Rodgers, Hixson, TN US
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20120263892 | Fire Resistant Artificial Turf - An artificial turf system that includes a plurality of pellets in an infill disposed on a backing material and between individual synthetic fibers extending away from the backing material, wherein the pellets are a fire retardant material, for example, a salt, and more particularly an inorganic salt, encapsulated in a water insoluble material. | 10-18-2012 |
John Allen Rodgers, Hixson, TN US
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20120263891 | REPAIRING SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AND METHOD FOR REVITALIZING THE SAME - A repairable synthetic turf field having a plurality of phases of use and a method for revitalizing the same, the repairable synthetic turf including a plurality of synthetic fibers extending from a backing and having an infill interspersed between the synthetic fibers, the synthetic fibers having a portion extending above the infill forming a first field surface during a first phase of use, wherein at least a part of the portion of the synthetic fibers extending above the infill may be removed creating a second phase of use wherein a new portion of the synthetic fibers extends above the infill forming a second field surface. | 10-18-2012 |
John C. Rodgers, Fairfax, VA US
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20100027321 | Non-Volatile Single-Event Upset Tolerant Latch Circuit - A non-volatile single-event upset (SEU) tolerant latch is disclosed. The non-volatile SEU tolerant latch includes a first and second inverters connected to each other in a cross-coupled manner. The gates of transistors within the first inverter are connected to the drains of transistors within the second inverter via a first feedback resistor. Similarly, the gates of transistors within the second inverter are connected to the drains of transistors within the first inverter via a second feedback resistor. The non-volatile SEU tolerant latch also includes a pair of chalcogenide memory elements connected to the inverters for storing information. | 02-04-2010 |
20120306050 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING PROMPT DOSE RADIATION RESPONSE OF MIXED-SIGNAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A system and method for improving the prompt dose radiation response of mixed-signal integrated circuits is disclosed. An internal analog circuit inside a mixed-signal integrated circuit generates an internal analog reference voltage that has been used for various purposes in the integrated circuit. At least one external capacitor is added either internal or external to a device package of the integrated circuit. The external capacitor reduces any change in the internal reference voltage due to prompt dose radiation by stabilizing the internal reference voltage and thus improves prompt dose radiation response of mixed-signal integrated circuits. A much greater value of capacitance may be provided without increase in dielectric rupture suceptability or decrease in manufacturing yield which may be associated with added on-chip capacitance. This increased capacitance primarily reduce the amount of disturbance caused to the internal node during a prompt dose radiation event. | 12-06-2012 |
John C. Rodgers, Santa Fe, NM US
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20090261261 | Scintillation-Based Continuous Monitor for Beta-Emitting Radionuclides in a Liquid Medium - A scintillation-based detection device and method for continuous monitoring of flowing liquids for the presence of radionuclides. A side-stream pipe directs a portion of the monitored liquid from the main flow transfer pipe through and/or around the detector. Within the side-stream pipe is a scintillation detector assembly, having) either a nested-cylindrical or stacked-element shape. The real-time to near real-time detection capabilities are influenced by the total surface area of the detector assembly. The detectors are operated in anti-coincidence mode to distinguish pure beta-emitters from beta-gamma emitters and from pure gamma events. A gross beta count, gross gamma count, or some combination may also be determined. | 10-22-2009 |
John Vernon Rodgers, Hamilton, GA US
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20130025180 | Security Container for Fishing Rods - A security box for a fishing rods and equipment is provided. The security box comprises four sidewalls, a bottom, and a hingedly attached lid. The lid lockably secures to a sidewall to prevent unauthorized access to the box's contents. Along the bottom of the box are a number of mounting holes and associated fasteners, so that the box can be removably secured to a large object like a boat or truck. Access to the mounting means is only available from within the box to keep thieves from stealing the box and its contents. A tackle box holder is disposed within the box to stop a tackle box from sliding around within the security box. Also provided is a set of cushioned inserts that protect the shafts of different styles of fishing rods and prevent them from banging into the walls of the box while the device is in transit. | 01-31-2013 |
Kerry Rodgers, Aurora, CO US
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20130047039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER ANALYSIS - Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring processes. The method includes the steps of monitoring at least one process in real time, collecting information on the at least one monitored process, analyzing the collected information in real time using at least one dynamic, updatable filter, identifying at least one triggering item or event matching at least one predetermined filter criterion, providing information regarding the at least one triggering item to an event processing engine for examination, and taking at least one action in real time in response to the identified triggering item or event. In certain embodiments, the method is implemented with a computer program product having a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon computer executable instructions that when executed causes the computer to perform the method. | 02-21-2013 |
Kevin Rodgers, Derry, NH US
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20090019459 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A MODIFICATION HISTORY FOR A LOCATION WITHIN A DATA STORE - A storage management device can receive a request for a modification history for a location within a data store, determine one or more times at which at least a portion of data stored at the location was modified, and transmit the one or more determined times. | 01-15-2009 |
Krista Marie Rodgers, Boulder, CO US
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20120302526 | METHODS FOR TREATING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - Provided herein are methods for treating negative effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or acute stress disorder (ASD). These methods comprise administration of an effective amount of ibudilast to a subject suffering from TBI, PTSD, or ASD. | 11-29-2012 |
Kristine K. Rodgers, Greenville, DE US
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20120254004 | Method and System for Distribution of Unactivated Bank Account Cards - The invention comprises a method for distributing dead bank cards to customers who have not solicited a bank card or submitted an application. The dead bank card is a bank card (e.g., ATM card, debit card, check card, and the like) which contains all necessary information to be used, including a pre-assigned bank account number, and which only requires activation/approval by the prospective new bank account customer. In one embodiment, the dead bank card is distributed in connection with live credit cards issued to applicants for credit card accounts. Once operative, the bank card and the credit card may be linked together through a rebate/rewards program. | 10-04-2012 |
20130238486 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTION OF UNACTIVATED BANK ACCOUNT CARDS - The invention comprises a method for distributing dead bank cards to customers who have not solicited a bank card or submitted an application. The dead bank card is a bank card (e.g., ATM card, debit card, check card, and the like) which contains all necessary information to be used, including a pre-assigned bank account number, and which only requires activation/approval by the prospective new bank account customer. In one embodiment, the dead bank card is distributed in connection with live credit cards issued to applicants for credit card accounts. Once operative, the bank card and the credit card may be linked together through a rebate/rewards program. | 09-12-2013 |
20130246153 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTION OF UNACTIVATED BANK ACCOUNT CARDS - The invention comprises a method for distributing dead bank cards to customers who have not solicited a bank card or submitted an application. The dead bank card is a bank card (e.g., ATM card, debit card, check card, and the like) which contains all necessary information to be used, including a pre-assigned bank account number, and which only requires activation/approval by the prospective new bank account customer. In one embodiment, the dead bank card is distributed in connection with live credit cards issued to applicants for credit card accounts. Once operative, the bank card and the credit card may be linked together through a rebate/rewards program. | 09-19-2013 |
Kurt Rodgers, Rockford, IL US
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20100083721 | DECOILER FOR WIRE AND ROD - A decoiler for delivery of wire or rod feed stock to a downstream production machine from a pre-formed coil. The decoiler includes an extended length rotatable mandrel adapted to extend along the interior of the coil such that the mandrel supports loops of the coil in hanging and slidable relation along the mandrel. At least a first feed head is disposed adjacent to the proximal end of the mandrel. The first feed head is adapted to feed the wire or rod feed stock from a rear loop of the coil outwardly in a curved path to form a spiral feed loop having a diameter greater than the coil. A variable height guide element is disposed at a position below the first feed head. The variable height guide element engages and follows an interior of the spiral feed loop to change height with a change in diameter of the spiral feed loop and to provide an output signal for speed control of the first feed head to maintain the diameter of the spiral feed loop within predefined limits. | 04-08-2010 |
Luke M.b. Rodgers, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20100286329 | ULTRA LOW VISCOSITY IODINE CONTAINING AMORPHOUS FLUOROPOLYMERS - Iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers having at least one fluoropolymer with a cure site, where the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 2 or less (ML 1+10) at 100° C. according to ASTM D1646, and a peel strength to a roll mill of 10 dN/cm or less and methods for making such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are described. Articles derived from the cured product of such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. Solutions, dispersions and coatings derived from such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. | 11-11-2010 |
20120258250 | EXTRUSION-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS WITH PART ANNEALING - A method for building a three-dimensional part, the method comprising providing a printed three-dimensional part and support structure, where the support structure comprises at least two polymers having different glass transition temperatures. The method also comprises annealing the three-dimensional part. | 10-11-2012 |
20140141166 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH POLYAMIDE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS - A consumable material for use in an additive manufacturing system, the consumable filament comprising a polyamide blend of at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and at least one amorphous polyamide that is substantially miscible with the at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and a physical geometry configured to be received by the additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part from the consumable material in a layer-by-layer manner using an additive manufacturing technique. The consumable material is preferably capable of printing three-dimensional parts having good part strengths and ductilities, and low curl. | 05-22-2014 |
Marianne Rodgers, Melbourne, FL US
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20120310023 | Methods of Producing Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels from Solid Plastic Wastes - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods of producing high quality liquid fuels from solid plastic waste, high quality liquid fuels, and the like. | 12-06-2012 |
Mark E. Rodgers, Madison, MS US
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20090055032 | Systems and Methods For Remote Power Management Using 802.11 Wireless Protocols - Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices. | 02-26-2009 |
Matthew Rodgers, Midland, MI US
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20110195000 | ION EXCHANGE COBALT RECOVERY - Method of ion exchange cobalt recovery. Raffinate including cobalt, zinc, copper, nickel and ferric iron is produced. In the raffinate, the pH is raised, the solids are removed and ferric iron is reduced. A copper recovery ion exchange unit is loaded with ion exchange resin selective for copper. Raffinate is fed into the copper recovery ion exchange unit which is regenerated to recover substantially all copper. A cobalt/nickel/zinc recovery ion exchange unit is loaded with another ion exchange resin selective for cobalt. Raffinate is fed into the cobalt/nickel/zinc recovery ion exchange unit, the ion exchange resin holding cobalt, zinc and nickel, and then displaced. Cobalt/zinc eluent is fed into the cobalt/zinc/nickel recovery ion exchange unit to elute the cobalt and zinc in a cobalt/zinc solution, and then displaced. Nickel eluent is fed into the cobalt/zinc/nickel recovery ion exchange unit to elute the nickel. | 08-11-2011 |
20110290077 | Process for Separating Copper and/or Nickel from Cobalt Containing Solutions - The present invention relates to an improved process for the separating of copper and/or nickel from solutions containing cobalt. | 12-01-2011 |
Matthew Lawrence Rodgers, Midland, MI US
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20120298586 | ALPHA-PARTICLE EMITTER REMOVAL - Methods of purifying acidic metal solutions by removing at least a portion of alpha-particle emitting materials are provided. The purified metal solutions are useful in a variety of applications requiring low levels of alpha-particle emission. | 11-29-2012 |
Michael Harris Rodgers, Huntsville, AL US
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20080204361 | System and Method for Video Image Registration and/or Providing Supplemental Data in a Heads Up Display - Video sources and inertial sensors are attached to a weapon and to goggles. A computer receives video images from the weapon- and goggles-mounted sources and inertial data from the sensors. The computer calculates a location for an image from the weapon-mounted source within an image from the goggles-mounted source using the inertial sensor data. The sensor-based location is checked (and possibly adjusted) based on a comparison of the images. A database contains information about real-world objects in a field of view of the goggles-mounted source, and is used to generate icons or other graphics concerning such objects. | 08-28-2008 |
Michael K. Rodgers, Kirkland, WA US
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20090138518 | Proxy Server for Distributing Aircraft Software Parts - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing aircraft software parts. In one advantageous embodiment, a method includes retrieving a set of aircraft software parts and metadata about the set of aircraft software parts from a library in an aircraft network data processing system to form a set of retrieved aircraft software parts. The set of aircraft software parts is stored in a file system. Metadata is stored in a database. The set of aircraft software parts and the metadata is sent to an onboard electronic distribution system, a communications link between an on ground component interface, and the onboard electronic distribution system. Status information about activity on the communications link is maintained. | 05-28-2009 |
20130167015 | Panoptic Visualization Document Navigation - A panoptic visualization document navigation system includes a navigation engine and request interface coupled thereto. The navigation engine is configured to receive a layout of document components of a panoptic visualization document collection of document components each of which has associated metadata providing information about the respective document component. The layout includes a panoptic arrangement of visual representations of document components according to the associated metadata. The navigation engine is also configured to select navigation option(s) for navigating a visual presentation of the layout, with the navigation options being selected according to the associated metadata for document components of the layout. The request interface is configured to receive and communicate to the navigation engine, a request according to one or more of the selected navigation options. The navigation engine is further configured to effect an adjustment of the visual presentation of the layout in response and according to the request. | 06-27-2013 |
20130254640 | Panoptic Visualization Of An Illustrated Parts Catalog - A system is provided for panoptic visualization of an illustrated parts catalog (IPC). The system includes a layout engine configured to generate a layout of pages of an IPC for a complex system. The IPC has a plurality of pages depicting elements of the complex system, and having associated metadata providing information about respective pages. The layout includes a panoptic arrangement of visual representations of pages according to their associated metadata. In this regard, the metadata also includes information identifying links between pages that establish logical relationships between the pages according to structural relationships between elements of the complex system depicted by the pages. The system also includes a navigation engine configured to select navigation options for navigating a visual presentation of the layout. The layout and navigation engines are also configured to communicate the layout and selected navigation options. | 09-26-2013 |
20140095987 | Panoptic Visualization Document Access Control - A panoptic visualization system includes an enforcer and a layout engine coupled thereto. The enforcer is configured to identify a restricted document component of a panoptic visualization document collection having a plurality of document components each of which includes respective media content and has associated metadata providing information about the respective document component. The associated metadata for the document components may further include information identifying links between the respective document components. The layout engine is configured to generate a layout of panoptically-arranged visual representations of the document components according to the document components and associated metadata. For the restricted document component, the layout engine is configured to generate the layout according to the associated metadata for the restricted document component, but the generated layout includes a visual representation of the restriction in place of the restricted document component. And the layout engine is configured to communicate the layout. | 04-03-2014 |
20140136972 | Panoptic Visualization Document Printing - A panoptic visualization document support system includes a request interface and support engine. The request interface is configured to receive a request for printout(s) of selected document component(s) of a layout of document components of a panoptic visualization document collection. The collection has a plurality of document components each of which includes respective media content and has associated metadata providing information about the respective document component. The layout includes a panoptic arrangement of visual representations of the document components of the layout according to the associated metadata of the respective document components. The support engine is configured to retrieve and prepare the selected document component(s) for printing according to at least a selected print layout style. Preparation of the selected document component(s) includes generation of one or more printable document components for respective ones of the printout(s). And the support engine is configured to communicate the printable page(s). | 05-15-2014 |
Michael P. Rodgers, Aurora, CO US
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20120233562 | COMPREHENSIBILITY OF FLOWCHARTS - Various arrangements for simplifying a display of a flowchart are presented. A flowchart may include a plurality of elements, including a plurality of vertices and a plurality of edges. A selection of an element of the plurality of elements may be received. A logical distance for each element of the plurality of elements may be calculated. The logical distance may be between each element and the element identified by the selection. The flowchart may be displayed with a portion of the plurality of elements emphasized. The portion of the plurality of elements emphasized are selected at least partially based on the logical distance of each element of the plurality of elements. | 09-13-2012 |
20130083037 | MOVING A DISPLAY OBJECT WITHIN A DISPLAY FRAME USING A DISCRETE GESTURE - A method, system, and computer program product for moving objects such as a display window about a display frame by combining classical mechanics of motion. A window nudging method commences by receiving a discrete user interface gesture from a human interface device such as a mouse click or a keystroke, and based the discrete user interface gesture, instantaneously accelerating the window object to an initial velocity. Once the window is in motion, then the method applies a first animation to animate the window object using realistic motion changes. Such realistic motion changes comprise a friction model that combines sliding friction with fluid friction to determine frame-by-frame changes in velocity. The friction model that combines sliding friction with fluid friction can be applied to any object in the display frame. Collisions between one object and another object or between one object and its environment are modeled using a critically-damped spring model. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086491 | AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A BUSINESS PROCESS FLOW GUI USING A SYMBOLIC ANNOTATION LANGUAGE - A method, system, and computer program product for displaying an automatically generated graphical display of a business process flow to facilitate user interaction with enterprise software applications. A compact symbolic annotation language is used in conjunction with a flow generator to automatically generate a computer renderable description of the business process flow. The method commences by defining symbols to form an alphabet to be used in the symbolic annotation language. The compact symbolic language is capable of representing rich semantics including process operations, fork operations, and join operations. Once an agent (e.g., a person, a computer agent) has captured a particular business process flow using symbols of the compact symbolic annotation language, then a computer process performs a mapping of the symbols to a markup language. The markup language can be rendered in a graphical display. The markup language can be HTML/CSS, SVG, UML, or another markup language. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086516 | MOVING AN OBJECT ABOUT A DISPLAY FRAME BY COMBINING CLASSICAL MECHANICS OF MOTION - A method, system, and computer program product for moving objects such as a display window about a display frame by combining classical mechanics of motion. A window nudging method commences by receiving a discrete user interface gesture from a human interface device such as a mouse click or a keystroke, and based the discrete user interface gesture, instantaneously accelerating the window object to an initial velocity. Once the window is in motion, then the method applies a first movement to animate the window object using realistic motion changes. Such realistic motion changes comprise a friction model that combines sliding friction with fluid friction to determine frame-by-frame changes in velocity. The friction model that combines sliding friction with fluid friction can be applied to any object in the display frame. Collisions between one object and another object or between one object and its environment are modeled using a critically-damped spring model. | 04-04-2013 |
Michael S. Rodgers, Madison, MS US
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20090314186 | Retentive concrete material - A concrete material with fastener retentive qualities that can be varied to approximate the fastening holding characteristics of a selected variety of wood species or composite wood products comprising a mixture of cement binder, aggregate, and pliable material in the following volumetric ratio of approximately one-half (½) to one (1) part cement binder to approximately two (2) parts aggregate to approximately two (2) to five (5) parts pliable additive material. Cement binder can be Portland Cement, fly ash, slag and a combination thereof. Aggregate can be sand, gravel, stone, crushed rock, and a combination thereof. Pliable material can be plastic, cellulose, crumb rubber, and a combination thereof in pelletized, grannular or powdered form. | 12-24-2009 |
M. Steven Rodgers, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080221500 | Implant having MEMS Flow Module with Movable, Flow-Controlling Baffle - Various embodiments of MEMS flow modules that may be disposed in a flow path ( | 09-11-2008 |
20090093781 | MEMS Flow Module with Filtration and Pressure Regulation Capabilities - Various embodiments of MEMS flow modules that both filter and regulate pressure are disclosed. One such MEMS flow module ( | 04-09-2009 |
Nancy D. Rodgers, Chandler, AZ US
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20080286223 | Compositions Having a High Antiviral and Antibacterial Efficacy - Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less. | 11-20-2008 |
20090104281 | Compositions Having a High Antiviral and Antibacterial Efficacy - A method of providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid persistent antiviral control on a surface, and particularly a mammalian skin surface, is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering skin pH to less than about 4 is applied to the skin, and preferably is allowed to remain on the skin. | 04-23-2009 |
Paul Justus Rodgers, Reno, NV US
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20090160201 | SHOCK-ABSORBING STRIKE ASSEMBLY FOR CLOSURES - An impact-absorbing strike assembly for a lock on a closure such as a gate. A strike plate is mounted in spaced relationship from a mounting plate. A bolt having a head extends slidably through a bore in the mounting plate and is attached to the strike plate. A primary compression spring is disposed between the mounting plate and the strike plate, and a secondary compression spring is positioned on the bolt between the head and the rear of the mounting plate. Upon closure, the momentum of the gate causes the primary spring between the strike plate and the mounting plate to be compressed, absorbing the energy of the impact. In another embodiment, an impact-absorbing strike assembly includes a latch component such as a clevis-style strike for use with a mechanical or electromechanical locking device. | 06-25-2009 |
20110056136 | Apparatus for Transferring Electric Power Between a Closable Member and a Frame - A device for transferring electrical power between a frame and a closable member such as a door includes a first housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the frame and a second housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the closable member edge. The openings are positioned so that when the closable member is closed the openings are aligned. A hollow elbow assembly is rotatably disposed and secured in each hole. A tube having a pivot guide at each end is rotatably and axially slidable in each elbow assembly. A slot in each elbow assembly allows the tube to pivot. A wire bundle in the tube is connectable to wire leads. Boots may be supplied around the tube/elbow assemblies' junctions to exclude water. Thus, the wire bundle is fully contained within a protective, articulated, armored sheath to prevent wear, chafing, breakage, and vandalism. | 03-10-2011 |
20110067308 | Access Control Device for a Door - A door release system including a capacitive circuit that includes a touch bar, a microprocessor within the touch bar programmed with noise-discrimination software to sense touching of the bar, and at least one micro-switch within the bar to function as a back-up that picks up movement of the bar to release the latch should the capacitive circuit fail. Optionally, a sign illuminated by LEDs and an antimicrobial coating/treatment may be applied to the bar. The system is intended for use on magnetically locked doors. The addition of the micro-switches that are actuatable by continued movement on the touch bar after the bar is initially touched provides a redundant access function initiated by other than the capacitive effect of human touch, which is expected to simplify use and ease accessibility for personnel with prosthetics or who may otherwise have their hands occupied. | 03-24-2011 |
Renee M. Rodgers, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20090114032 | METHOD OF EVALUATING MATERIALS USING CURVATURE - A method of evaluating material properties of polymeric materials includes making one or more material samples or slabs, with each of the samples or slabs having a pair of material layers in contact with one another. The layers are layers of organic matrix polymer material that have different characteristics from each other, for example having a difference in composition and/or cure characteristics. Characteristics of the test slabs and the interface between the layers can be determined by examining curvatures of the test slabs. A number of samples may be made up having the same material in a first layer, and range of different materials in the respective second layers. The range may cover a range of various material compositions and/or cure characteristics. | 05-07-2009 |
Richard Rodgers, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120102448 | Systems, Methods, and Programs for Leakage Power and Timing Optimization in Integrated Circuit Designs - A method, system and program for reducing or optimizing leakage power consumption in an integrated circuit produced in accordance with an integrated circuit model. A fast corner timing database and configurable timing constraints are used in conjunction with hold cell logic to identify a set of cells that should not be modified. A leakage optimization procedure is responsive to a slow corner timing database and timing constraints for a slow corner. The procedure is configurable and includes the repair of register transition violations. The procedure is performed on a select number of paths before an adjusted timing slack value is determined and cells are addressed in response to the number of failing timing paths associated with a cell. Some embodiments generate information in a router compatible format that identifies a desired modification to the top-level integrated circuit design. | 04-26-2012 |
Richard Rodgers, Charlestown, MA US
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20100268935 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR MAINTAINING FLOW AFFINITY TO INTERNET PROTOCOL SECURITY (IPSEC) SESSIONS IN A LOAD-SHARING SECURITY GATEWAY - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for maintaining flow affinity to IPSec sessions in a load-sharing security gateway are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method includes receiving packets at a security gateway that provides communications of packet flows between source and destination entities using IPSec sessions. For each packet, it is determined whether the packet is assigned to an existing packet flow between a source and a destination entity that is being processed by the SG. In response to determining that the packet belongs to an existing flow, the packet is forwarded to a processing element associated with that flow and IPSec processing is performed at the processing element. In response to determining that the packet does not belong to an existing flow, a new flow is defined and assigned to a next available processing element. IPSec processing is performed for the flow at the next available processing element. | 10-21-2010 |
20110191624 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING INSTANTANEOUS FAILOVER OF PACKET PROCESSING ELEMENTS IN A NETWORK - Systems, methods, and computer program products for providing instantaneous failover of packet processing elements in a network are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for providing instantaneous failover of packet processing elements in a network. The system includes a plurality of packet processing elements for processing packets in a network and a packet distribution module for maintaining information about the operating status of each element of the plurality of packet processing elements, for maintaining information about packet flows being processed by the packet processing elements, and, for each packet flow, assigning one of the plurality of packet processing elements as the primary element for the packet flow and assigning another of the plurality of packet processing elements as the secondary element for the packet flow. The packet distribution module routing packets to the packet processing elements according to the operating status of the packet processing elements that have been assigned to the packet flow with which the packets are associated. | 08-04-2011 |
Richard S. Rodgers, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080230900 | DETERMINING THE PLACEMENT OF SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS ON AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining the placement of a standard cell, representing a semiconductor component in a design stage, on an integrated circuit die. One embodiment of a method, among others, comprises analyzing regions of a semiconductor die with respect to the susceptibility of the region to be exposed to radiation. This method further comprises placing the standard cell in one of the analyzed regions of the semiconductor die, the standard cell being placed based on the sensitivity of the standard cell to radiation. The method may also comprise running an algorithm, e.g. using a component placement engine, for determining the placement of semiconductor components on an integrated circuit die. | 09-25-2008 |
20130263073 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A ROUTING SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS DURING THE FLOOR PLANNING STAGE OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN PROCESS - A floor planning tool is provided that performs the functions that are typically performed by floor planning tools, but in addition, determines the supply of routing resources and the demand on routing resources for all routing channels while applying variable routing rules and static timing estimations to arrive at a preliminary routed floor plan. This drastically reduces the number of iterations that subsequently will need to be performed by the floor planning tool and by routing and static timing analysis tools to arrive at a final routed floor plan. | 10-03-2013 |
Roy D. Rodgers, Shelby Twp., MI US
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20100307176 | Water Cooled Condenser in a Vehicle HVAC System - An HVAC system for use in a vehicle. The HVAC system comprises an evaporator, a refrigerant compressor that receives a refrigerant from the evaporator and compresses the refrigerant, a condenser that receives the refrigerant from the compressor and has fins with air flowing through the fins to remove heat from a refrigerant flowing through the condenser, and an expansion device that receives the refrigerant from the condenser and directs the refrigerant to the evaporator. The HVAC system also comprises a water tank that receives and stores water, a water spray pump that receives water from the water tank, and a nozzle that receives water from the water spray pump and is located adjacent to the condenser, with the nozzle selectively spraying water on the fins of the condenser. | 12-09-2010 |
Ryan P. Rodgers, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100190260 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING NAPHTHENATES IN A HYDROCARBON CONTAINING LIQUID - A method for quantifying the presence of naphthenic acids in a hydrocarbon-comprising liquid that includes: contacting a hydrocarbon-comprising liquid with gaseous ammonia; isolating a reaction product produced by the contacting step; and analyzing the reaction product for the presence of naphthenates using a mass spectrometry technique. The naphthenic acids known to form commercial naphthenate deposits can be (i) ions of tetraprotic carboxylic acids having molecular weights ranging from 1225 to 1270 Daltons, (ii) n-alkyl or branched carboxylic acids having molecular weights ranging from 250 to 650 Daltons, or (iii) both. | 07-29-2010 |
20100230587 | ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY METHODOLOGY - A method of enhanced speciation of both positive and negatives species in an analyte is disclosed. The method can include producing a first analyte solution comprising an analyte composition and an effective amount of silver triflate, and analyzing the first analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The method can also include producing a second analyte solution comprising a portion of the analyte composition and an effective amount of a compound of formula I, and analyzing the second analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The compound of formula I is [NX | 09-16-2010 |
20120132796 | ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY METHODOLOGY - A method of enhanced speciation of both positive and negatives species in an analyte is disclosed. The method can include producing a first analyte solution comprising an analyte composition and an effective amount of silver triflate, and analyzing the first analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The method can also include producing a second analyte solution comprising a portion of the analyte composition and an effective amount of a compound of formula I, and analyzing the second analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The compound of formula I is [NX | 05-31-2012 |
20130210162 | ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE LASER-INDUCED ACOUSTIC DESORPTION CHEMICAL IONIZATION FOR GLOBAL HYDROCARBON ANALYSIS - Systems, devices, and methods, operational at atmospheric pressure, involving a conical member having an outlet positioned relative to an inlet of a mass spectrometer inlet capillary; a tungsten electrode positioned between the conical member and the inlet of the mass spectrometer inlet capillary; a foil membrane disposed within the conical member, the foil membrane having a first surface, and a second surface opposed to the first surface; a laser directing laser pulses at the second surface of the foil membrane to create a shockwave to vaporize one or more analytes deposited on the first surface; a reagent gas inlet stream positioned relative to the foil membrane to pass a reagent gas across the foil member to transport vaporized analytes: away from the foil membrane, through the outlet of the conical member, through a corona discharge generated by the tungsten electrode, and into the inlet capillary of a mass spectrometer. | 08-15-2013 |
20140110343 | ISOLATION OF INTERFACIAL MATERIAL FROM ORGANIC MATRICES - A method for preparing a crude oil solution for analysis, including adding water to a porous adsorbent to obtain a supported water substrate, having a plurality of water monolayers disposed on the porous adsorbent. The method further includes exposing the crude oil solution to the supported water substrate for a period of time; separating the supported water substrate from the crude oil solution; washing the supported water substrate with a water immiscible solvent to remove at least one hydrocarbon; displacing water from the plurality of water monolayers and the at least one interfacially active compound from the porous adsorbent with an alcohol and a co-solvent to obtain a displaced phase. The displaced phase can include the water, the at least one interfacially active compound, the alcohol, and the co-solvent. Finally, the method can include drying the displaced phase to isolate the at least one interfacially active compound. | 04-24-2014 |
Stephen Rodgers, Broomfield, CO US
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20120200059 | TRAILER HITCH FOR USE ON A BICYCLE AND A TRAILER ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a bicycle trailer hitch for use in securing a bicycle trailer to a bicycle. Unlike prior art trailer hitches the transfer of most of the load between an associated bicycle and an associated bicycle during use does not pass through the bolt/fastener used to couple the bicycle attachment section to the trailer attachment section thereof. Rather, the majority of the load is transferred through a direct connection between the respective sections. | 08-09-2012 |
Stephen M. Rodgers, Broomfield, CO US
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20090079158 | Recumbent Trailer Cycle - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a single-wheeled recumbent bicycle trailer which may be attached to a bicycle, for transport of a passenger or passengers, wherein the passengers may contribute to propulsion of the combined cycle. The embodiments include a recumbent seat position and other accommodations for the safety and comfort of passenger(s) and ease of use. Such accommodations may include single or multi-passenger configuration, passenger pedals, hands-free operation for passengers, supportive seats with backrests, extendable leg rests, and safety restraints. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven R. Rodgers, Salt Lake, UT US
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20090004393 | Thermally Conductive Structural Composite Material and Method - A heat dissipative composite material including a carbon fiber lay-up having a resin pyrolized to form a graphitic carbon laminate structure. A structural resin fills voids in the graphitic carbon laminate structure and provides strength to the graphitic carbon laminate structure. | 01-01-2009 |
Terry D. Rodgers, Smithtown, NY US
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20080210732 | WIRELESS INVENTORY RE-ORDERING SYSTEM FOR SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY PICK AND PLACE ASSEMBLY MACHINES - A system and method for determining when a component supply reel for an automated assembly machine is close to depletion. The supply reel tape has indications such as marks that can be optically or magnetically read by a reader through which the tape passes as it is fed into the automated assembly machine, such as a surface mount technology (SMT) pick and place machine. Or, an RF tag may be used. The reader activates a transmitter, which transmits a signal to a local computer. The computer generates a message such as an e-mail for a supply facility computer to notify a worker to deliver a replacement reel. The marks are provided at a desired location along the length of the tape. In another approach, a message is generated when depletion of the reel is detected by a switch. | 09-04-2008 |
Tina Rodgers, St. Louis, MO US
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20130060534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALIDATING AND CUSTOMIZING OLIGONUCLEOTIDES SEQUENCES - A system and method is provided to customize and validate an oligonucleotide plate and/or tube design. A graphical user interface enables a user to submit oligo design data in a series of steps. One or more rules are used to validate the oligo plate design data as it is submitted. The graphical user interface also enables the user to modify oligonucleotide design data to correct errors and/or to obtain a valid oligonucleotide plate design. | 03-07-2013 |
Troy A. Rodgers, Chickasha, OK US
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20100224357 | COMPACT SNUBBING UNIT - A snubbing apparatus for moving well tubing through a blowout preventer including a support frame, a standing tubular engaging assembly, a pair of linear actuators, and a traveling tubular engaging assembly. The actuators have a cylinder and a rod, and the cylinder has an upper end and a lower end. The cylinders are connected to the support frame in a diametrically opposing relationship to one another and with the lower ends of the cylinders extending downwardly beyond the lower end of the support frame and spaced apart from one another a distance sufficient so that the lower ends of the cylinders are positioned on opposing sides of the blowout preventer when the support frame is connected to the blowout preventer. | 09-09-2010 |
20110203699 | CHEMICAL MIXER - A chemical mixing apparatus has a mixing tank having an inlet and an outlet, means for introducing a liquid into the mixing tank, and a tubular conveyor assembly having a first end and a second end. The second end of the conveyor assembly is sealably connected to the inlet of the mixing tank. A portable hopper having a sealable inlet and a sealable discharge conduit is detachably and sealably connected to the first end of the conveyor assembly such that a solid chemical contained in the chemical storage chamber of the portable hopper may be transported within the portable hopper from a remote location and conveyed from the portable hopper to the mixing tank without exposing the area surrounding the mixing tank to the solid chemical. | 08-25-2011 |
20120125692 | FORCE COMPENSATOR FOR TOP DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A force compensator for a top drive assembly includes a carrier block, a pair of top drive link assemblies, a mandrel, and a shock absorber assembly. The top drive link assemblies being positionable on either side of a power swivel and having a lower end connectable to the power swivel, an upper end connected to the carrier block, and being slidably positionable on a derrick of a drilling rig. The mandrel is slidably disposed through the carrier block and has an upper end connectable to a mover assembly of the drilling rig. The shock absorber assembly is interposed between the carrier block and a lower end of the mandrel in such a way that the shock absorber assembly is movable between an expanded condition and a compressed condition. | 05-24-2012 |
20130195583 | PIPE CONVEYOR APPARATUS - A pipe conveyor apparatus for transporting a joint of pipe between a pipe storage rack and a rig floor elevated above the pipe storage rack. The apparatus includes at least two boom assemblies and a drive assembly. The boom assemblies are positioned such that booms are positioned in a spaced apart, parallel relationship relative to one another so that pipe support lugs of the booms are positioned to support at least two joints of pipe in a spaced apart and substantially horizontal position with the ends of the pipe positioned in a non-contact relationship with respect to the booms. The drive assembly is operably connected to the pipe support lugs in such a way that the pipe support lugs are movable in unison so as to move the joints of pipe between the proximal end and the distal end of the booms. | 08-01-2013 |
20140041855 | MOBILE HYDRAULIC WORKOVER RIG - A rig including a base structure, a derrick extending from the base structure, a hydraulic lift cylinder connected to the upper end of the derrick, a lower slip assembly connected to the base structure, an upper slip assembly, and at least two snub cylinders connected to the base and the upper slip assembly. A distal end of a piston rod of the lift cylinder is connectable to a pipe string extendable through the upper and lower slip assemblies such that both a lifting force and a snubbing force may be applied simultaneously to the pipe string. | 02-13-2014 |
20140174261 | POWER TONG AND BACKUP TONG APPARATUS - A power tong assembly and backup tong assembly are disclosed. The power tong assembly includes a drive motor driving a drive gear engaged with a rotatable portion of a bearing assembly. The rotatable portion of the bearing assembly is connected to a cylindrical rotor positioned concentrically about jaws that grippingly engage and rotate a first tubular member when the portion of the bearing assembly rotates. The backup tong assembly comprises a pair of diametrically opposed gripper assemblies each having a cylinder with a cylinder rod, connected to a head member, connected to a pair of gripper members with gripping surfaces, so that extension of the cylinder rods causes the gripper members to grippingly engage a second tubular member. The power tong assembly and the backup tong assembly may be concentrically aligned to connect and disconnect the first and second tubular members. | 06-26-2014 |
Troy A. Rodgers US
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20130020067 | MOBILE HYDRAULIC WORKOVER RIG - A hydraulic workover rig including a base structure, a derrick extending from the base structure, a hydraulic lift cylinder connected to the upper end of the derrick, a lower slip assembly connected to the base structure, an upper slip assembly, and at least two snub cylinders connected to the base and the upper slip assembly. A distal end of a piston rod of the lift cylinder is connectable to a pipe string extendable through the upper and lower slip assemblies such that both a lifting force and a snubbing force may be applied simultaneously to the pipe string. | 01-24-2013 |
W. Blake Rodgers, Jefferson City, MO US
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20110125266 | Spinal Surgical Implant and Related Methods - This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to a surgical implant for separating adjacent spinal vertebrae. | 05-26-2011 |
20130060288 | METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - Surgical instruments and methods aimed at the proper placement and installation of textile-based orthopedic implants. More specifically, the surgical instruments include a flexible template, insertion instrument and multi-pronged awl. The flexible template may be formed of a combination of rigid and flexible materials and is deformable to match the contour of the target anatomy for subsequent placement of a textile-based orthopedic implant. The insertion instrument has a handle and a template end used for holding the flexible template and textile-based implant. The template end has one or apertures with hollow cylindrical extensions for holding the flexible template or textile-based implant and one or more cutout regions for better visualization and affixation of fixation screws. An awl is also provided with one or more prongs to initiate channels for the fixation screws. A method of implanting a textile-based orthopedic implant is also disclosed. | 03-07-2013 |
William J. Rodgers, Cranberry Twp., PA US
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20110256284 | Multi-Temperature and Multi-Texture Frozen Food Microwave Heating Tray - A multi-temperature and multi-texture frozen food microwave heating tray includes a first integral compartment defined by at least one sidewall and an upwardly convex bottom, and a second integral compartment defined by at least one sidewall and a bottom and comprising a microwave energy access modulating structure for one of the first and second compartments. | 10-20-2011 |
William R. Rodgers, Warren, MI US
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20100092238 | ACTIVE MATERIAL ELEMENTS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS - An active material assembly for interconnecting with at least one structural member of a structure, sustaining a load over a predetermined period, and selectively effecting a change in the structure, includes at least one active material element, such as a shape memory wire, and a reinforcing connector, such as a ring terminal crimp fixedly secured to the wire, and more preferably including the use of one or more tube or shim intermediate the wire and crimp, wave form imparting configurations, collets, or ferrules. | 04-15-2010 |
William Ronald Rodgers, Bloomfield Township, MI US
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20130126060 | STIFFNESS ENHANCED TREAD - A pneumatic tire includes a tread base comprised of a first material, a tread cap comprised of a second material, and a plurality of plugs comprised of a third material. The tread cap is disposed radially outward of the tread base and in operational contact with a ground surface. The plurality of plugs are disposed at least partially within the tread cap. The plurality of plugs yield a tread stiffness in one direction greater than stiffness in at least one other direction. | 05-23-2013 |