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20090250295 | Portable Elevated Platform - A portable elevated platform includes a plurality of decks positionable adjacent one another in a flat configuration. Each deck includes an upper flat surface, and a plurality of contiguous sides extending around a perimeter of each deck. Each side includes an insert extending outward from the side and adjacent a corner of the side, and a receptacle extending inward into the side and adjacent an opposite corner from the insert. Each side of each deck is positioned adjacent any side of any other of the plurality of decks with at least one contiguous corner of each deck aligned such that the inserts and receptacles of the adjacently positioned sides mate together. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250571 | Telescoping Leg Lock and Portable Elevated Platform with Same - A telescoping leg for supporting an elevated platform includes an outer leg. An inner leg is slidably disposed within the outer leg. An off-axis slot is disposed through a sidewall of one of either the inner leg or the outer leg and an aperture is disposed in the other. The inner leg is slidably positionable within the outer leg to align the off-axis slot with the aperture. A pin is disposable through the aperture and the slot when the aperture and the slot are aligned such that a bearing surface of the pin contacts a bearing surface of the slot to laterally push the inner leg against the outer leg. | 10-08-2009 |
20090252550 | Portable Elevated Platform with Locking Legs - A joint between a leg and an elevated platform includes a tapered receptacle with straight widening walls coupled to one of either the leg or the platform. A mating insert is coupled to the other of the leg or the platform and is selectively insertable into the tapered receptacle. The mating insert has straight narrowing walls that are engageable with the widening walls of the tapered receptacle. The weight of the platform pushes the insert into the receptacle such that the narrowing walls of the insert engage the widening walls of the tapered receptacle. | 10-08-2009 |
20090260550 | TABLE FRAMEWORK - A framework for a tabletop includes inner and outer frames with each frame formed from a plurality of segments joined together sequentially at joints. Each joint includes a tab on one segment disposed in a corresponding notch or indentation on an adjacent segment. Additionally, each joint includes a tab on one frame disposed in a corresponding notch of the other frame such that the inner and outer frames can be coupled together at the joints. | 10-22-2009 |
20090300994 | REMOVABLE STAIRWAY FOR AN ELEVATED PLATFORM AND METHOD - A removable stairway device configured for attachment to a platform includes a removable step attachable to the platform and extendable from the platform in cantilever fashion. A gap is formed between the step and the elevated deck of the platform when the removable step is attached to the platform. A lock plate is pivotally coupled to the step. The lock plate pivots to cover the gap between the step and the elevated deck. A flange extends from the lock plate and engages a side of the platform to lock the step to the platform when the step is attached to the platform and the lock plate is pivoted to cover the gap. | 12-10-2009 |
20100043679 | SLAT TABLETOP WITH END CAPS - A tabletop formed from slats for use in rigid, light-weight tables, such as portable banquet tables. The tabletop includes a center section formed from a plurality of open-channel, rectangular tubular slats that are laterally coupled together. Each slat has a top wall that aligns with top walls to form the upper working surface of the tabletop. Each slat also has downwardly-projecting sidewalls and a bottom wall with a longitudinal slot running the length of the slat to form the rectangular, downwardly-orientated channel. The adjacent contacting sidewalls of adjacent slats coupled together to form substantially vertical support beams. The tabletop further includes a pair of elongate end caps disposed on opposite ends and spanning the plurality of slats of the center section, with each end cap having a plurality of finger pairs extending into the plurality of slats with a center slot the receives a support beam therein. | 02-25-2010 |
20130136238 | X-RAY DISTANCE INDICATOR AND RELATED METHODS - Apparatus and methods for providing a distance indication using an x-ray apparatus. According to various embodiments, an x-ray apparatus may be provided comprising an x-ray generator and a visible light generator. The apparatus may further comprise a projection member, such as a reticle, comprising a material at least partially transparent to visible light, wherein the projection member comprises an image positioned within the path of the visible light so as to project a secondary image comprising a shadow defined by the image. A LASER configured to deliver a LASER beam at an angle relative to the visible light may be provided such that the LASER beam intersects at least a portion of the secondary image at a predetermined distance from the LASER to allow a user to determine precisely a distance from the apparatus to an object to be exposed to x-ray radiation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136239 | APPARATUS & METHODS FOR COLLIMATION OF X-RAYS - Apparatus and methods for collimation of x-ray beams. According to various embodiments, an x-ray apparatus may comprise a first rotatable disk comprising a first plurality of angled slots and a first shutter comprising a first plurality of protruding members. At least one of the first plurality of protruding members may be positioned within a first angled slot of the first plurality of angled slots, and at least one of the first plurality of protruding members may be positioned within a second angled slot of the first plurality of angled slots. The first shutter may at least partially define an x-ray collimation aperture, and the apparatus may be configured such that rotation of the first rotatable disk results in movement of the first shutter to alter a size of the x-ray collimation aperture. | 05-30-2013 |
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20150193584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLINICAL PROCEDURE TIMELINE TRACKING - Described herein is system and method for enabling a real-time clinical procedure timeline. In one embodiment, a patient timeline is created based on a pre-existing template. The user interface displays the steps for an admitted patient with a given diagnosis, tracks the time for completion of each step, and allows users to add notes, attach documents, and build reports. Individual medical practices can create custom templates in the system to meet their specific requirements. Multiple methods of accessing and using the system are supported such as mobile devices, motion sensing devices, optical head-mounted displays, etc. | 07-09-2015 |
20150227707 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLINICAL PROCEDURE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS - Described herein is system and method for enabling real-time alerts and notifications for clinical procedures. In one embodiment, a notification system is created based on a pre-existing template. The user interface receives alerts and notifications from the system, and may in turn, initiate notifications and alerts to other users with different devices. Individual medical practices can create custom templates in the system to meet their specific requirements. Multiple methods of alerting are supported and multiple user devices are supported such as mobile devices, motion sensing devices, optical head-mounted displays, etc. | 08-13-2015 |
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20090324338 | NODE STORAGE, DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for storing, deploying and retrieving a plurality of seismic devices is described. The apparatus includes a ramp device coupled to a portion of a trailing end of a vessel, a cable handling device positioned between the ramp device and a leading end of the vessel to define a cable path across the ramp device, and at least one conveyor system having a first end located adjacent the ramp device and a second end extending toward the leading end of the vessel. A deployment method includes providing nodes from a storage area to a workstation where the nodes may be attached to a cable. A retrieval method includes routing a cable through a workstation to detach nodes from the cable section and transfer the detached nodes to the storage area. | 12-31-2009 |
20100054078 | POWERED SHEAVE FOR NODE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL - A method and apparatus for deploying a plurality of seismic sensor units into a water column is described. The method includes providing a length of flexible cable from a cable storage device disposed on a vessel to a powered sheave, the cable having a plurality of spaced apart attachment points, routing the cable from the powered sheave to pass adjacent a workstation disposed on the vessel, deploying a free end of the cable into the water column while increasing the motion of the vessel to a first speed, operating the vessel at the first speed while providing a deployment rate of the cable at a second speed, the second speed being greater than the first speed, decreasing the second speed of the cable as an attachment point approaches the work station, and attaching at least one of the plurality of seismic sensor units to the attachment point at the workstation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100278009 | Storage and Management System for Seismic Data Acquisition Units - A configuration for the deck of a marine vessel, wherein parallel and perpendicular travel paths, for movement of individual OBS unit storage baskets, are formed along a deck utilizing, in part, the storage baskets themselves. A portion of the deck is divided into a grid defined by a series of low-to-the-deck perpendicular and parallel rails and each square in the grid is configured to hold an OBS unit storage basket. Around the perimeter of the grid is an external containment wall which has a greater height than the rails. Storage baskets seated within the grid are configured to selectively form internal containment walls. Opposing internal and external containment walls define travel paths along which a storage basket can be moved utilizing a low, overhead gantry. A basket need only be lifted a minimal height above the deck in order to be moved along a path. The containment walls and the deck itself constraining uncontrolled swinging of baskets, even in onerous weather or sea conditions. The system is flexible to meet the needs of a desired operation since the internal walls of the grid can be reconfigured as desired in order to free up a particular storage basket or define a particular travel path. | 11-04-2010 |
20110176875 | NODE STORAGE, DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel comprises a cable handling system disposed on the marine vessel between a leading end and a trailing end of the vessel. The cable handling system comprises a cable handler positioned proximate the trailing end and a cable storage device positioned forward of the cable handler, the cable storage device and the cable handler adapted to receive a flexible cable and define a portion of a cable path therebetween. The marine vessel also comprises a seismic device storage structure extending between the leading end and the trailing end and disposed substantially parallel to the cable path, a ramp coupled to a portion of the trailing end of the vessel aft of the cable handler, and a staging section disposed between the seismic device storage structure and the ramp to provide transfer of seismic devices between the seismic device storage structure and the ramp. | 07-21-2011 |
20120099928 | POWERED SHEAVE FOR NODE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL - A method and apparatus for deploying a plurality of seismic sensor units into a water column is provided. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a node storage and handling system disposed on a deck of the vessel. The node storage and handling system comprises a cable handler positioned adjacent a workstation proximate to a stern of the vessel, a node storage rack positioned between a bow and the stern of the vessel, the workstation being substantially parallel to a length of the node storage rack, and at least a first conveyor and a second conveyor positioned between the node storage rack and the workstation, wherein one of the first conveyor or the second conveyor is vertically movable relative to the node storage rack. | 04-26-2012 |
20130101355 | POWERED SHEAVE FOR NODE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL - A method and apparatus for deploying a plurality of seismic sensor units into a water column is provided. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The vessel includes a cable storage device disposed on the vessel, a workstation disposed on a deck of the vessel, a ramp at least partially disposed on the deck, and a node storage and handling system disposed on the vessel. The node storage and handling system comprises a cable handler disposed between the cable storage device and the ramp, the cable handler having a cable disposed thereon and the cable defining a cable path passing over the workstation during a node deployment or retrieval operation, a node storage rack positioned between a bow and a stern of the vessel, and at least one conveyor belt to transfer nodes between the workstation and the node storage rack. | 04-25-2013 |
20140348590 | POWERED SHEAVE FOR NODE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL - In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The vessel includes a cable storage device disposed on a deck of the vessel, a workstation disposed on the vessel, a ramp at least partially disposed on the deck, and a node storage and handling system disposed on the vessel. The node storage and handling system comprises a cable handler disposed between the cable storage device and the ramp, the cable handler having a cable disposed thereon and the cable defining a cable path passing over the workstation during a node deployment or retrieval operation, a node storage rack positioned between a bow and a stern of the vessel, and at least one conveyor belt to transfer nodes between the workstation and the node storage rack. | 11-27-2014 |
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20120143861 | PREDICTIVE CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a system and method of predicting sale transaction conversion rate of an item operates through a search of information in response to a query over a network. The system and method can includes discovering available information of the item of interest, extracting certain of the available information of the item, analyzing the certain information by comparing the information to other item information, weighting the information for the item in comparison to other items of the category, calculating a predictive score for the item of interest, and presenting the information of the item of interest ranked according to the predictive score as compared to other items of the category. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143924 | PREDICTIVE CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a system and method of predicting sale transaction conversion rate of an item operates through a search of information in response to a query over a network. The item can be included in a category of items. Information for other relevant items of the category is available through network query and historical data, among others. Respective information for the other items of the category is available to the method. The system and method includes discovering available information of the item of interest, extracting certain of the available information of the item, analyzing the certain information for the item by comparing the information to other item information for the category of items, weighting the information for the commercial item in comparison to other items of the category, calculating a predictive score for the commercial item of interest, and presenting the information of the commercial item of interest ranked according to the predictive score as compared to other items of the category. | 06-07-2012 |
20130282734 | PREDICTIVE CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a system and method of predicting sale transaction conversion rate of an item operates through a search of information in response to a query over a network. The item can be included in a category of items. Information for other relevant items of the category is available through network query and historical data, among others. Respective information for the other items of the category is available to the method. The system and method includes discovering available information of the item of interest, extracting certain of the available information of the item, analyzing the certain information for the item by comparing the information to other item information for the category of items, weighting the information for the commercial item in comparison to other items of the category, calculating a predictive score for the commercial item of interest, and presenting the information of the commercial item of interest ranked according to the predictive score as compared to other items of the category. | 10-24-2013 |
20150220876 | PREDICTIVE CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a system and method of predicting sale transaction conversion rate of an item operates through a search of information in response to a query over a network. The item can be included in a category of items. Information for other relevant items of the category is available through network query and historical data, among others. Respective information for the other items of the category is available to the method. The system and method includes discovering available information of the item of interest, extracting certain of the available information of the item, analyzing the certain information for the item by comparing the information to other item information for the category of items, weighting the information for the commercial item in comparison to other items of the category, calculating a predictive score for the commercial item of interest, and presenting the information of the commercial item of interest ranked according to the predictive score as compared to other items of the category. | 08-06-2015 |
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20110213517 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method that may be used to operate a hybrid vehicle in a mountainous or other environment where roads have significant grades or inclines. In this kind of setting, standard methods for managing power within the hybrid vehicle may be insufficient when driving the hybrid vehicle up and down substantial inclines and declines; this can be particularly true if the driver attempts to maintain the hybrid vehicle at higher speeds. Thus, this method may use a power management scheme that is specifically adapted to address this kind of situation and can adjust or change target values accordingly, such as those that pertain to a state-of-charge (SOC) for the hybrid vehicle battery. | 09-01-2011 |
20120109413 | ELECTRIC DRIVING RANGE CALCULATOR - A method of and device for determining driving range for a vehicle operating with a rechargeable energy storage supply. The method includes performing a calculation based on a limited number of input parameters, including a driving distance, average speed, location and time of day. Other determinations, such as the possibility of using a battery power-depleting climate control system, as well as battery capacity and climate data for various seasonal and location factors may also be used in the calculations. | 05-03-2012 |
20120209463 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, particularly one that includes both a primary and an auxiliary power source. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method seeks to decouple or disassociate a driver's engagement of an accelerator pedal with activation of an auxiliary power source, such as an internal combustion engine. This way, if the driver aggressively engages the accelerator pedal while the hybrid vehicle is being propelled by a battery and an electrical motor, the method will delay activation of the internal combustion engine so that the two events do not appear to be linked or connected to one another. Delaying activation of the internal combustion engine while the electric motor is under a heavy stress load may also improve the drive quality of the hybrid vehicle. | 08-16-2012 |
20140095018 | Methods And Vehicle Systems For Selectively Using Energy Obtained From A Solar Subsystem - The present disclosure relates to an automobile electrical system including a solar subsystem. Components collect and store solar energy in an advanced energy storage subsystem including a base portion and, in some embodiments, a solar-energy buffer. The components use the solar energy selectively to meet vehicle loads, including selectively using one or more of: energy obtained directly from the solar subsystem; energy from the advanced energy storage system; and energy from a high-voltage energy converter such as an alternator or accessory power module. | 04-03-2014 |
20150260286 | DOWNSHIFT INDICATION LIGHT FOR FUEL OPTIMIZATION ON ENGINES WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT - A system includes a control module that determines a current gear of a vehicle. An active fuel management (AFM) and shift module determines an upshift vehicle speed threshold and a downshift vehicle speed threshold based in part on the current gear, selectively provides an indication to a driver to perform a vehicle upshift or an indication to the driver to perform a vehicle downshift based on a comparison between a vehicle speed and each of the upshift vehicle speed threshold and a downshift vehicle speed threshold, and selectively provides the indication to the driver to perform the vehicle downshift based on a determination that AFM is not enabled in the current gear and that AFM would be enabled in response to the vehicle downshift. | 09-17-2015 |