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Carrie Michelle Thomas, Springdale, OH US
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20110059218 | SWEETENER, METHODS OF PREPARING SWEETENER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - This disclosure pertains to a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener and a taste modifying composition. In another aspect of the invention is a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener, a taste modifying composition and a bulking material. Also disclosed are methods of making a sweetener of the present invention and methods of using the sweetener. | 03-10-2011 |
Christopher Thomas, Dayton, OH US
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20100280989 | ONTOLOGY CREATION BY REFERENCE TO A KNOWLEDGE CORPUS - A computer-implemented method and computer readable media for creating an ontology for a domain by reference to a knowledge corpus comprising linked documents and a category hierarchy wherein each document can be contained in one or more categories and wherein categories can contain one or more other categories. In some embodiments, the method comprises: searching the corpus to identify documents with text that matches a seed domain description; identifying further documents within the corpus that are semantically similar to the identified documents; identifying a subgraph of the category hierarchy that includes the categories assigned to the extracted documents and the further documents; reducing the subgraph to form the ontology by requiring that documents therein be indicative of a second domain description, the second domain description being at least as broad as the seed domain description. | 11-04-2010 |
Christopher G. Thomas, Fairborn, OH US
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20140203961 | Debris Examination Using Ballistic and Radar Integrated Software - A method is provided for analyzing debris events after a launch of a rocket-propelled vehicle. Radar and Doppler data of the launch of the rocket-powered vehicle is collected for a period of time. Atmospheric conditions are determined at the time of launch. A trajectory of the rocket-propelled vehicle is determined during ascent. The collected radar and Doppler data is aligned and calibrated. A first portion of the collected radar and Doppler data is processed with a first means for assessing and characterizing debris. In parallel with the first portion of the collected radar and Doppler data, a second portion of the collected radar and Doppler data is processed with a second means for assessing and characterizing debris. Assessed and characterized debris is identified that may be a threat to the vehicle. And, reports of the identified debris are generated. | 07-24-2014 |
Christopher Michael Thomas, Rocky River, OH US
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20090169836 | Polymer bonded web friction and anti-friction composites - Disclosed is a composite material and process for manufacture of a composite material that are used as bearings to reduce energy losses in rotating equipment and as shoes in clutches or breaks to provide increased frictional characteristics. The new and unique composite and manufacturing processes utilizes a polymer or polymer composite layer to hold nonwoven fibrous layers together during the composite manufacturing process. Additionally the bonding layer is formulated and the nonwoven fibers are treated to increase the speed and reliability of processing. The result of this and additional improvements provides large economies over the composite products and process currently in use. | 07-02-2009 |
20120199263 | Polymer bonded web friction and anti-friction composites - Disclosed is a composite material and process for manufacture of a composite material that are used as bearings to reduce energy losses in rotating equipment and as shoes in clutches or breaks to provide increased frictional characteristics. The new and unique composite and manufacturing processes utilizes a polymer or polymer composite layer to hold nonwoven fibrous layers together during the composite manufacturing process. Additionally the bonding layer is formulated and the nonwoven fibers are treated to increase the speed and reliability of processing. The result of this and additional improvements provides large economies over the composite products and process currently in use. | 08-09-2012 |
Chuck Thomas, Worthington, OH US
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20100007125 | VARIABLE LOAD LIMITING DEVICE FOR SEATBELT RETRACTOR TO REDUCE OCCUPANT INJURY - A variable load limiting device for a vehicle safety belt assembly is provided for controllably restraining a vehicle occupant by the vehicle safety belt assembly during deceleration of a vehicle. The device includes a body including a fluid chamber for containing a free-flowing fluid therein. A wiper assembly is operably disposed in the fluid chamber and selectively coupled to the vehicle safety belt assembly. The wiper assembly creates a pressure differential within the fluid chamber when a force in excess of a predetermined value is applied to the vehicle safety belt assembly. A throttle valve is operably connected to the body for controlling fluid pressure in the fluid chamber. | 01-14-2010 |
David E. Thomas, Kent, OH US
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20140321946 | NUT AND SLEEVE FASTENER - A fastener includes a nut having an anterior portion, a posterior portion and a threaded bore with a center axis extending from the anterior portion to the posterior portion, the outer surface of the posterior portion having an annular camming surface concentric with the center axis, the camming surface having a radius that decreases along the direction of the center axis away from the anterior portion toward the posterior portion; and a sleeve having a first end having an internal annular camming surface that engages the nut camming surface concentrically with the center axis and a second end having a thrusting surface. Tightening the fastener on an externally threaded member applies a force to the thrusting surface parallel to the center axis resulting in the nut camming surface and the sleeve camming surface cooperating to compress a portion of the threaded bore toward the threaded member. | 10-30-2014 |
David L. Thomas, Strongsville, OH US
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20130110417 | Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device | 05-02-2013 |
Debra L. Thomas, Columbus, OH US
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20110177044 | Nutritional Formulas Containing Synbiotics - The present disclosure relates to a synbiotic composition comprising the probiotic | 07-21-2011 |
20120177744 | METHOD OF USING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - Disclosed are methods of treating an individual having a condition characterized by an imbalance in type 1 and type 2 cytokine production, wherein the method comprises administering to the individual an amount of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) effective to modulate or otherwise cause an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines, including an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokine levels. Also disclosed are methods of using HMB to treat asthma and allergies. The methods of the present invention are based upon the discovery that HMB modulates cytokine production, most typically by increasing type 1 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokines. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178811 | METHOD OF USING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INFECTION IN AN ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL - Disclosed are methods of treating an individual having a condition characterized by an imbalance in type 1 and type 2 cytokine production, wherein the method comprises administering to the individual an amount of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) effective to modulate or otherwise cause an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines, including an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokine levels. Also disclosed are methods of using HMB to treat asthma and allergies. The methods of the present invention are based upon the discovery that HMB modulates cytokine production, most typically by increasing type 1 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokines. | 07-12-2012 |
20120184503 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND NUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENTERIC VIRAL INFECTION - Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides and nucleotides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases. | 07-19-2012 |
20120189709 | METHOD OF USING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE TO TREAT A CONDITION - Disclosed are methods of treating an individual having a condition characterized by an imbalance in type 1 and type 2 cytokine production, wherein the method comprises administering to the individual an amount of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) effective to modulate or otherwise cause an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines, including an increase in the ratio of type 1 to type 2 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokine levels. Also disclosed are methods of using HMB to treat asthma and allergies. The methods of the present invention are based upon the discovery that HMB modulates cytokine production, most typically by increasing type 1 cytokines without a corresponding increase in type 2 cytokines. | 07-26-2012 |
20150064220 | METHODS FOR MODULATING CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES - Disclosed are methods of enhancing cell-mediated immunity in an individual using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The human milk oligosaccharides are sialylated human milk oligosaccharides, fucosylated human milk oligosaccharides, or a combination of both. The human milk oligosaccharides may enhance T-cell mediated responses and T-cell regulatory responses. | 03-05-2015 |
Derek P. Thomas, Lancaster, OH US
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20090193746 | 2/3RDS WIDTH FLAT INTERLOCKING TILES - A system for tiling roofs employs rows of full-width tiles extending across a surface, each row of tiles interspersed with ⅔ or other unconventional width tiles in an irregular, pseudo-random pattern that allows for proper drainage and also has a distinctive appearance. | 08-06-2009 |
20090249729 | Interlocking tiles employing adjustable rain lock - A roofing system includes at least one row of tiles extending across a surface in a row direction, a first tile of the at least one row of tiles including a rain lock adapted to interlock with a second tile adjacent to and within the same row as the first tile, wherein the rain lock has a lower end, an upper end, and a weakened portion proximate the lower end to allow for removal of a predetermined portion of the rain lock. The second tile of the roofing system includes a corner at the upper end of the rain lock of the first tile, the corner including a notch and a second weakened portion to allow for lengthening of the notch. | 10-08-2009 |
20120102876 | Interlocking tiles employing adjustable rain lock - A roofing system includes at least one row of tiles extending across a surface in a row direction, a first tile of the at least one row of tiles including a rain lock adapted to interlock with a second tile adjacent to and within the same row as the first tile, wherein the rain lock has a lower end, an upper end, and a weakened portion proximate the lower end to allow for removal of a predetermined portion of the rain lock. The second tile of the roofing system includes a corner at the upper end of the rain lock of the first tile, the corner including a notch and a second weakened portion to allow for lengthening of the notch. | 05-03-2012 |
Donald Thomas, Columbiana, OH US
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20130297166 | PROPORTIONAL BRAKE CONTROLLER - A system, device, and method for providing braking power to a trailer proportional to the deceleration of a towing vehicle. | 11-07-2013 |
Donald A. Thomas, Columbiana, OH US
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20090189369 | HITCH BALL MOUNT ASSEMBLY HAVING A BIOMETRIC ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM - A hitch ball mount assembly includes a biometrically-actuated locking mechanism. The biometrically-actuated locking mechanism cooperates with a mechanical engagement mechanism to lock or unlock the hitch ball mount assembly to an associated vehicle mount in response to detection of an authorized user. | 07-30-2009 |
20090219148 | WIRELESS VEHICLE TRAILER MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A wireless trailer monitor and control system is configured to monitor and control various electrical system within a trailer. The system employs a wireless interface for communication of monitoring and/or controlling information between the trailer and an associated towing vehicle. | 09-03-2009 |
Douglas Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140006063 | Method for Efficient Processing of Insurance Claims | 01-02-2014 |
20140288976 | DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING SYSTEM - Rooms, structures, vehicles, and other objects can be accurately diagrammed, often without performing a physical on-site inspection. Photographs of a room, structure, vehicle, or other object are uploaded to a computer having a processor. A base calibration measure is determined for a room, structure, vehicle, object, or component thereof, depicted in the photographs using at least one known dimension for items observable in the photographs. The base calibration measure is then used to determine dimensions of other areas, items, or objects depicted in such photographs, and to create at least one scale diagram of the subject matter of the photographs. Damages areas of the structure/vehicle/object can be assessed from the scale diagram. The scale diagram can then be used to calculate appropriate insurance payment amounts for damage claims. | 09-25-2014 |
Douglas Thomas, Fort Loramie, OH US
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20100124144 | BOWL COOLING JACKET FOR MIXERS - A cooling jacket for use with mixing bowls typically incorporated into industrial mixers is provided. This cooling jacket includes plurality of substantially parallel coolant channels formed from the material of the jacket, wherein each of the plurality of channels further includes a least one vertical portion and at least one horizontal portion, and wherein each horizontal portion further includes a plurality of parallel ridges and parallel valleys formed therein and running lengthwise therethrough. | 05-20-2010 |
Dylan Thomas, Columbus, OH US
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20090138250 | METHOD TO ACCURATELY POSITION FINITE ELEMENT DUMMIES IN FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATIONS - The present invention uses spring models to position a finite element occupant model within a pre-simulation. Initially, a starting position and a final position for the finite element occupant model are determined. A first end of each of a plurality of spring models are attached at a first end to one or more components of the finite element occupant model in its starting position. The motion of the second end of each spring model is prescribed using positioning parameters and/or properties of each spring model are specified using spring parameters so that each attachment point is pulled to its final position through tension on the spring models. The specified positioning parameters and/or spring parameters describe how each spring model repositions the components of the finite element occupant model from the starting position to the final position. | 05-28-2009 |
20090242086 | MICROSTRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES - A process for hot stamping a steel component is described. The hot stamping process enables the formation of one or more regions of the component to exhibit specific physical properties different than other regions of the component. The various processes are particularly well suited for forming a variety of automobile structural members. | 10-01-2009 |
20120180910 | MICROSTRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES - A process for hot stamping a steel component is described. The hot stamping process enables the formation of one or more regions of the component to exhibit specific physical properties different than other regions of the component. The various processes are particularly well suited for forming a variety of automobile structural members. | 07-19-2012 |
Dylan Neil Thomas, Columbus, OH US
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20100101048 | Hood Hinge - A hinge for a hood of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The hinge is configured to bend towards a frame of the motor vehicle during a collision. The hinge includes upwards turned flanges to help prevent upwards buckling. | 04-29-2010 |
Edward Thomas, Streetsboro, OH US
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20110140611 | DIMMING BRIDGE MODULE - A lighting control system is coupled to one or more ballast/drivers operating one or more light sources. A low power control module receives analog, digital and/or DALI signals from one or more sources, processes the signals to provide an appropriate lighting response and outputs one or more commands related to light output of the one or more ballast/drivers operating one or more light sources. A gateway component receives wireless signals from the low power control module to relay to one or more control components. The control components provide instruction to modify the light output of the one or more ballast/drivers operating one or more light sources based at least in part upon the one or more commands received from the low power control module and/or the gateway component. | 06-16-2011 |
Edward John Thomas, Streetsboro, OH US
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20080285266 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR FLUORESCENT BALLAST AND FIXTURE SYSTEM - A fluorescent lamp assembly includes a fixture which supports at least one fluorescent lamp. A ballast is mounted to the fixture for controlling a supply of electrical current to the fluorescent lamp. A thermal transfer material is interposed between the ballast and a portion of the fixture whereby heat is transferred between the ballast and the fixture. | 11-20-2008 |
20100214725 | PARALLEL PRINTED WIRING BOARD FOR LAMP ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY AND BRACKET THEREFOR - A ballast assembly for a lamp includes a housing that receives a circuit board assembly therein. The circuit board assembly preferably has first and second board portions disposed in physically spaced, parallel relation. The board portions are interconnected by a conductive member, preferably a flexible conductive member. The spacing between the board portions is preferably substantially identical to a maximum height dimension of a tallest electrical component extending outwardly from one of the first and second board portions. A separate mounting bracket mechanically secures the housing to an associated surface and constrains the housing along at least one of first, second, and third perpendicular axes. Preferably, the mounting bracket is a one-piece construction where first and second ends of the bracket are laterally off-set, and the bracket can also serve as a heat sink to the ballast housing. | 08-26-2010 |
20110299291 | MULTI-LAMP FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE APPARATUS AND WIRING METHOD - A fluorescent lamp fixture apparatus ( | 12-08-2011 |
Evan V. Thomas, West Chester, OH US
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20100186981 | Wind turbine junction box having individual run - A wind turbine junction box having an individual run is provided having a housing and an electrical circuit connection means. The housing has a top surface, a bottom member, a rear wall and two side walls on opposite ends of the rear wall, with the rear wall and the side walls being in contacting relationship with the top surface and the bottom member. The top surface has a plurality of apertures formed therein in an individual run on an axis that extends between the side walls. The housing has an interior with at least one door accessing the interior. The electrical circuit connection means includes a non-conductive cross beam having first and second ends, each of the first and second ends of the cross beam being secured to one of the housing side walls. Electrical connectors are secured to the cross beam, with each of the electrical connectors oriented along an axis that extends from the top to the bottom of the housing. | 07-29-2010 |
20130023133 | WIND TURBINE JUNCTION BOX HAVING INDIVIDUAL RUN - A wind turbine junction box having an individual run, a housing, and an electrical circuit connector. The housing has a top surface that includes a plurality of apertures formed therein in an individual run on an axis that extends between side walls of the housing. The electrical circuit connector includes a non-conductive cross beam having first and second ends, each of which is secured to a respective side wall of the housing. Electrical connectors are secured to the cross beam, with each of the electrical connectors oriented along an axis that extends from the top to the bottom of the housing. | 01-24-2013 |
20130130553 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MOUNTING SYSTEM - A flexible connector system that includes a multi-terminal conductor, a housing that at least partially houses the multi-terminal conductor, a base member and complementary connection elements for connecting the housing and the base member. | 05-23-2013 |
Faith Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090028639 | APPARATUS FOR DEVELOPING VEHICLE MANEUVERABILITY SKILLS - A driver training device that facilitates practicing vehicle maneuverability tasks to help develop vehicle maneuverability skills. In one embodiment, the device includes a plurality of boundary markers interconnected by flexible connecting members. The flexible connecting members are movable from first positions wherein the boundary markers are in a compact arrangement, to second positions wherein the boundary markers are located in a predetermined arrangement and spacing that facilitates practicing a vehicle maneuverability task. | 01-29-2009 |
Frankie K. Thomas, Poland, OH US
Gordon Thomas, Mason, OH US
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20100024915 | RFID CONTROLLED CHEMICAL PORPORTIONER AND DISPENSER - A chemical dispenser reads RFID tags on both chemical source and diluted chemical mixture containers. A dispensing button shifts and electric controller from low to high power state for such reading and initiation of dispensing when data read from such tags is determined compatible. A battery powers the controllers in both power states. A selector valve for selecting a chemical concentrate at one of several source stations also provides selected station information to the controller. A controller learn mode stores delta from RFID tags on the concentrated chemical containers, with the controllers initiated in a high power state in response to entering the learn mode. An alternate embodiment substitutes an alternative receiving container such as a mop bucket, and a dispensing nozzle is provided with an. RFID reader for reading an RFID tag on the alternative container. Methods are provided. | 02-04-2010 |
Gordon D. Thomas, Mason, OH US
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20110000927 | CONTAINER - The container includes a base and a detachable cover. To releasably attach the base and cover, the base includes a first closure portion and the cover includes an engagable second closure portion. In one aspect, the first and second closure portions are configured for engagement in both a fully engaged position and an intermediately engaged position. In the intermediately engaged position, the container can be further configured to vent steam during, for example, microwaving. In another aspect, the container including the first and second closure portions can be configured for simplified engagement of the base and cover, preferably by enabling engagement via a downward push applied to the center of the cover. In yet another aspect, the first and second closure portions can be configured with diverging flanges that simplify detachment of the base and cover. | 01-06-2011 |
Grant Thomas, Liberty Township, OH US
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20140342181 | ZINC-COATED STEEL FOR PRESS HARDENING APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A zinc-coated steel may be produced by performing a pre-alloying heat treatment after galvannealing the steel and prior to the hot stamping the steel. The pre-alloying heat treatment is conducted at a temperature between about 850° F. and about 950° F. in an open coil annealing process. The pre-alloying heat treatment allows for shorter time at the austenitization temperature to form a desired α-Fe phase in the coating by increasing the concentration of iron. This also decreases the loss of zinc, and a more adherent oxide exists after hot stamping. | 11-20-2014 |
Grant A. Thomas, Liberty Township, OH US
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20140338797 | High Strength Steel Exhibiting Good Ductility and Method of Production via In-Line Heat Treatment Downstream of Molten Zinc Bath - Steel with high strength and good formability is produced with compositions and methods for forming austenitic and martensitic microstructure in the steel. Carbon, manganese, molybdenum, nickel copper and chromium may promote the formation of room temperature stable (or meta-stable) austenite by mechanisms such as lowering transformation temperatures for non-martensitic constituents, and/or increasing the hardenability of steel. Thermal cycles utilizing a rapid cooling below a martensite start temperature followed by reheating may promote formation of room temperature stable austenite by permitting diffusion of carbon into austenite from martensite. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338798 | High Strength Steel Exhibiting Good Ductility and Method of Production via Quenching and Partitioning Treatment by Zinc Bath - Steel with high strength and good formability is produced with compositions and methods for forming austenitic and martensitic microstructure in the steel. Carbon, manganese, molybdenum, nickel copper and chromium may promote the formation of room temperature stable (or meta-stable) austenite by mechanisms such as lowering transformation temperatures for non-martensitic constituents, and/or increasing the hardenability of steel. Thermal cycles utilizing a rapid cooling below a martensite start temperature followed by reheating may promote formation of room temperature stable austenite by permitting diffusion of carbon into austenite from martensite. | 11-20-2014 |
Haley Thomas, Tiffin, OH US
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20130078338 | METHOD, KIT, AND CONTAINER FOR PREPARING A SNACK FOOD - A method for preparing a custom flavored snack food includes the provision of a quantity of a snack food that is at least partially cooked and at least one seasoning powder. The snack food is placed in a coating container with the at least one seasoning powder. The snack food is then coated with the at least one seasoning powder. The snack food coated with the at least one seasoning powder is subsequently heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time to form the custom flavored snack food. The method may be practiced with a kit having the snack food, the at least one seasoning powder, the coating container, and the heating container. The heating container may have a removable panel that, when removed, provides access to a heating cavity for receiving and heating the coated snack food to form the custom flavored snack food. | 03-28-2013 |
Illya Torrance Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080202954 | Array of sanitary tissue products - Sanitary tissue products, for example toilet tissue products, and arrays thereof associated with non-textual indicia, such as character representations exhibiting active poses, that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the sanitary tissue products; processes for making such an array of sanitary tissue products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying and/or advertising an array of sanitary tissue products. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202964 | Array of sanitary tissue products - An array of sanitary tissue products, for example an array of toilet tissue products, wherein one of the sanitary tissue products exhibits a total dry tensile strength that is greater than another sanitary tissue product within the array, and a process for making such an array, is provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202968 | Array of sanitary tissue products - An array of sanitary tissue products, especially toilet tissue products, associated with non-textual indicia that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the sanitary tissue products; processes for making such an array of sanitary tissue products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying and/or advertising an array of sanitary tissue products. | 08-28-2008 |
20080245491 | Array of sanitary tissue products - Sanitary tissue products, for example toilet tissue products, and arrays thereof associated with non-textual indicia, such as patterns, that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the sanitary tissue products; processes for making such an array of sanitary tissue products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying or advertising an array of sanitary tissue products. | 10-09-2008 |
Jacqueline Besinaiz Thomas, Oregonia, OH US
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20140117274 | UREA-DERIVED PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Urea-derived products, for example liquid compositions containing urea-derived compounds, such as dihydroxyethyleneurea (“DHEU”), and methods for making same are provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140308518 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES EXHIBITING IMPROVED WHITENESS INDEX VALUES - Fibrous structures, for example sanitary tissue products, containing a plurality of filaments that employ one or more filament-forming materials, such as one or more hydroxyl polymers, and one or more hueing agents, present within the filaments such that the fibrous structures exhibit a Whiteness Index of greater than 72 as measured according to the Whiteness Index Test Method described herein. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308862 | HYDROXYL POLYMER POLYMERIC STRUCTURES COMPRISING AMMONIUM ALKYLSULFONATE SALTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Polymeric structures, for example fibrous elements, such as filaments and/or fibers, and more particularly to fibrous elements that contain an ammonium alkylsulfonate salt, fibrous structures made therefrom, and methods for making same are provided. | 10-16-2014 |
James P. Thomas, New Albany, OH US
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20080220434 | Detection Of Molecule Proximity - The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for identifying molecules such as proteins or nucleic acids that are found in proximity to each other in vitro or in vivo. For example, the present invention provides for the modification of one or more molecules that are complexed with, or in proximity to, a target biomolecule, wherein the modification of the one or more complexed or proximal molecules is detected. | 09-11-2008 |
20080253997 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING CELLS FROM TOXIC EXPOSURES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells and tissues from damage associated with therapeutic treatments of cancers and other diseases and conditions where reactive oxygen species are produced. The present invention also provides compositions useful as research reagents. | 10-16-2008 |
20120252764 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING CELLS FROM TOXIC EXPOSURES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells and tissues from damage associated with therapeutic treatments of cancers and other diseases and conditions where reactive oxygen species are produced. The present invention also provides compositions useful as research reagents. | 10-04-2012 |
Jeffrey Gordon Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140249067 | PREMIX CONTAINING OPTICAL BRIGHTENER - The present disclosure relates to a storage-stable brightener premix composition, which is substantially free of water and comprises an optical brightener, monoethanolamine, and, optionally, a solvent. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using the same. | 09-04-2014 |
Johnson Thomas, Aurora, OH US
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20100204399 | ANTIFOULING MATERIALS CONTAINING CATIONIC POLYSILOXANES - Polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes, such as functionalized polysiloxane cross-linked with a polyalkylenepolyamine are described herein. The polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes may be used in an antifouling composition to prevent biological fouling in marine environments. | 08-12-2010 |
Kevin L. Thomas, North Canton, OH US
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20100005613 | WET/DRY FLOOR CLEANING UNIT AND METHOD OF CLEANING - A floor cleaning device comprises a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle portion pivotally connected to the base. The base portion further includes a suction nozzle and a brush assembly for agitating the surface, wherein the brush assembly and the nozzle assembly are in a first position raised off of the surface for vacuuming saw the surface, and the nozzle assembly is lowered to a second position contacting the surface for collecting and picking up liquid and dirt from the surface. A method of cleaning a surface by first dry vacuuming the surface using a cleaning unit in which the nozzle assembly is raised to pick up particles and then wet vacuuming the floor with the nozzle assembly lowered to collect and pick up dirt from the floor mixed with cleaning solution distributed on the floor. | 01-14-2010 |
20110302731 | WET/DRY FLOOR CLEANING UNIT - A floor cleaning device including a base assembly for movement along a surface, a handle, a nozzle, a nozzle lifting mechanism, a brush, a brush lifting mechanism, a recovery tank, and a liquid distribution system. The nozzle lifting mechanism moving the nozzle relative to the base assembly and the surface and the brush lifting mechanism moving the brush relative to the base assembly and the surface. | 12-15-2011 |
Kevin R. Thomas, Wadsworth, OH US
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20100229805 | INTEGRATED SPLIT STREAM WATER COIL AIR HEATER AND ECONOMIZER (IWE) - An integrated water coil air heater and economizer arrangement for a boiler has a feedwater inlet for supplying feedwater to the boiler, and conduits and a valve for splitting the feedwater from the inlet into a first partial lower temperature, lower mass flow stream, and a second partial higher temperature, higher flow stream. A water coil air heater for passage of air to be heated for the boiler contains at least one heat transfer loop in heat transfer relationship with the air, the heat transfer loop of the water coil air heater being connected to receive the first partial stream. An economizer for passage of flue gas to be cooled for the boiler contains at least one heat transfer loop in heat transfer relationship with the flue gas, the heat transfer loop of the economizer being connected to the heat transfer loop of the water coil air heater for receiving the first partial stream from the water coil air heater. A mixing location downstream of the economizer receives and reunites the first and second partial streams and a conduit carries the second partial stream from the feedwater inlet to the to the mixing location. | 09-16-2010 |
Kraft G. Thomas, Cleveland, OH US
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20140028132 | Bearingless Flywheel Systems, Winding and Control Schemes, and Sensorless Control - Flywheel systems are disclosed that provide increased energy density and operational effectiveness. A first bearingless motor and a second bearingless motor may be configured to simultaneously suspend the central rotor in a radial direction and to rotate the central rotor. However, certain implementations may have one motor or more than two motors, depending on the design. A plurality of the flywheel systems may be collectively controlled to perform community energy storage with higher storage capacities than individual flywheel systems. | 01-30-2014 |
Kristina V. Thomas, Lakewood, OH US
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20110182910 | METHOD OF TREATING T CELL MEDIATED DISORDERS - A method of treating a T-cell mediated disorders in a tissue includes administering to the tissue of the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a complement antagonist that substantially reduces T-cell differentiation or t-cell inflammatory cytokine generation. | 07-28-2011 |
Leonard A. Thomas, Fairport Harbor, OH US
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20110279010 | RUGGEDIZED LAMP CONSTRUCTION, AND METHOD - An arc tube light source supported by a discontinuous two-part (top and bottom) frame inside a bulb of an HID lamp is ruggedized to reduce weld breakage under vibration and shock. Each of the top and bottom frames is substantially U-shaped, with the open end of the U-shape being attached by a strap to a pinch of the arc tube. For ruggedization a bracing strap is fixed to, and extends between, two sides of the frame and is welded to a lead wire extending from the pinch. Strength is enhanced if two lead wires extend from the pinch, and the bracing strap is welded to both. Advantageously the two lead wires are sides of a U-shaped wire such as a “U-pin”. Further stabilization may be achieved by using braces attached to both of the top and bottom frames and extended out against surrounding parts of the bulb. | 11-17-2011 |
Michael Edward Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140000642 | AEROSOL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PARTICULATE TAPIOCA STARCH | 01-02-2014 |
20140000643 | AEROSOL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PARTICULATE TAPIOCA STARCH | 01-02-2014 |
20140105946 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF A DISSOLVABLE ARTICLE - An article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure that dissolves easily due to the shape, product orientation and/or method of manufacturing the porous, dissolvable solid structure. The process of making the Article involves preparing a pre-mixture, aerating the pre-mixture, dosing the pre-mixture into individual cavities in molds, and drying the pre-mixture to an Article having an open celled foam with a % open cell of from about 80% to about 100%. | 04-17-2014 |
Michael S. Thomas, Elyria, OH US
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20080283630 | Purge Arrangement for Fast Powder Change - Purge arrangement for powder coating system includes a gun manifold ( | 11-20-2008 |
Paul Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120330447 | Surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system - A surface data acquisition, storage, and assessment system for detecting and quantifying similarities or differences between stored data and data collected from a scan. The system operates utilizing a method that decreases the time required for calculating a pose estimate thus increasing its performance making it more practical for applications that require real-time operations. In a preferred embodiment the system comprises one or more sensing components for scanning and measuring surface features of an object for determining the identity of the object, and determines differences between data obtained from two or more scans. | 12-27-2012 |
Richard Alan Thomas, Hartville, OH US
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20100154947 | METHOD FOR RETREADING A TIRE - The present invention is directed to a method of retreading a pneumatic tire, comprising the steps of: | 06-24-2010 |
20100154950 | RETREAD CUSHION LAMINATE - The present invention is directed to a tire retread cushion laminate, comprising | 06-24-2010 |
Richard R. Thomas, Stow, OH US
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20080312382 | Polyether Block Copolymers - A block copolymer comprising a first polyether block including a pendant alkoxyfluoroalkyl group, and a second polyether block that is substantially devoid of pendant alkoxyfluoroalkyl groups and includes at least two distinct units. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert M. Thomas, Sylvania, OH US
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20100326983 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and a method of using induction heating to solder an item of hardware to a glass substrate, wherein the glass substrate; preferably, is a vehicle window, the substrate and bonded item(s) of hardware forming a vehicle window assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
20130019532 | HEATED VEHICLE SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A heated vehicle sliding window assembly has a fixed glass panel with an opening formed in it and a slidably movable glass panel capable of closing the opening. Disposed on the fixed glass panel are electrically conductive grid lines that form two grid resistors which are connected together as a series circuit, which is connected between two electrically conductive bus bars deposited on the fixed glass panel. Disposed on the slidably movable glass panel are electrically conductive grid lines that form a third grid resistor, which is connected between two other electrically conductive bus bars disposed on the movable glass panel. Both sets of electrically conductive bus bars may be connected together as a parallel circuit when the opening is either opened or closed by the movable glass panel. | 01-24-2013 |
Shawn Thomas, Painesville, OH US
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20110296594 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE - An energy management structure is adapted to absorb a force applied thereto. The structure includes a first component possessing a first compressive response profile, a second component possessing a second compressive response profile different from the first compressive response profile, and a third component connecting the first component to the second component. Upon application of a force, the second compressive response profile of the second component is additive to the first compressive response profile of the first component to result in an overall compressive response profile of the energy management structure that meets a design compressive response profile. | 12-08-2011 |
20140318911 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE - An energy management structure is adapted to absorb a force applied thereto. The structure includes a first component possessing a first compressive response profile, a second component possessing a second compressive response profile different from the first compressive response profile, and a third component connecting the first component to the second component. Upon application of a force, the second compressive response profile of the second component is additive to the first compressive response profile of the first component to result in an overall compressive response profile of the energy management structure that meets a design compressive response profile. | 10-30-2014 |
Stephen Darryll Thomas, Delaware, OH US
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20110227747 | COLLISION AVOIDANCE - A method for avoiding collisions may include receiving a signal from a device, where the signal includes an identifier of the device transmitting the signal. The method for avoiding collisions may further include determining strength of the signal. The method for avoiding collisions may further include reading from a database a threshold corresponding to an allowable distance to the device. The method for avoiding collisions may further include comparing the threshold to one of the determined strength of the signal and an approximate distance of the device calculated based on the determined strength of the signal. The method for avoiding collisions may further include issuing a collision warning if the one of the determined strength of the signal and the approximate distance of the device exceeds the threshold. | 09-22-2011 |
20120146781 | COLLISION AVOIDANCE - A system for warning of potential collisions among subjects includes devices configured to be transported by the subjects. At least one of the devices may have a device identifier and may include a transceiver configured to transmit radio frequency signals including the device identifier. At least one of the devices may include a processor operably connected to a transceiver configured to receive radio frequency signals. In at least one of the devices, the processor is configured to store another device's identifier in a storage medium, to determine a signal strength of a radio frequency signal received from the other device, and to issue a warning signal based at least in part on at least one of the signal strength and the other device's identifier. The warning signal is configured to warn a subject of a potential collision with another subject. | 06-14-2012 |
Steven D. Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140006063 | Method for Efficient Processing of Insurance Claims | 01-02-2014 |
20140288976 | DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING SYSTEM - Rooms, structures, vehicles, and other objects can be accurately diagrammed, often without performing a physical on-site inspection. Photographs of a room, structure, vehicle, or other object are uploaded to a computer having a processor. A base calibration measure is determined for a room, structure, vehicle, object, or component thereof, depicted in the photographs using at least one known dimension for items observable in the photographs. The base calibration measure is then used to determine dimensions of other areas, items, or objects depicted in such photographs, and to create at least one scale diagram of the subject matter of the photographs. Damages areas of the structure/vehicle/object can be assessed from the scale diagram. The scale diagram can then be used to calculate appropriate insurance payment amounts for damage claims. | 09-25-2014 |
Suzanne Marie Thomas, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080317798 | Disposable Nonwoven Cleansing Mitt - A disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt adapted to be retained on a user's hand during use is provided. The disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt is releasably carrying a personal care composition. | 12-25-2008 |
Teena Thomas, South Point, OH US
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20110198904 | IMPERVIOUS WHEELCHAIR SEAT COVER SYSTEM - An impervious wheelchair seat cover used to substantially ensure that every patient or individual that is transported through a facility has a clean and sanitary wheelchair. The impervious wheelchair seat cover comprises a seat cover made from impervious materials and cut so that the impervious wheelchair seat cover lines a seat portion, a back portion and an arm portion of the wheelchair. The top and bottom corners have hook and loop fastener securing ties to hold the impervious wheelchair seat cover in place. There also are numerous pieces of adhesive material on the underside of the impervious wheelchair seat cover providing further cohesion to the chair. The arm covers are designed so as not to cover the sides of the wheelchair chair and to accommodate urine bags and other medical attachments. The impervious wheelchair seat cover is disposable or is washable and reusable. | 08-18-2011 |
Terryhoward Thomas, Deerfield Township, OH US
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20100193110 | Method for High-Speed Continuous Application of a Strip Material to a Substrate Along an Application Path on the Substrate - Disclosed are examples of a method for applying a flexible longitudinal strip material, having longitudinal side edges and a width therebetween, along an application path on a substrate, comprising the steps of: continuously drawing the strip material longitudinally from a continuous supply; continuously urging the strip material into a concave shape across its width; and continuously bringing the strip material into contact with the substrate along the application path. | 08-05-2010 |
Terry Howard Thomas, Deerfield Township, OH US
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20100193135 | System and Method for High-Speed Continuous Application of a Strip Material to a Moving Sheet-Like Substrate Material at Laterally Shifting Locations - Disclosed are examples of a system for regulating the longitudinal strain in an elastic longitudinal material being applied to a sheet material in continuous fashion. The system may include a continuous supply of the sheet material; a continuous supply of the elastic longitudinal material; first and second feed rollers having a feed nip therebetween through which the elastic longitudinal material passes longitudinally, and downstream first and second joining rollers having a joining nip therebetween through which the sheet material and the elastic longitudinal material pass. The linear velocity of the circumferential surface of at least one of the first or second feed rollers is controlled relative to the linear velocity of the circumferential surface of at least one of the first or second joining rollers, to regulate longitudinal strain in the elastic longitudinal material. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193138 | System for High-Speed Continuous Application of a Strip Material to a Moving Sheet-Like Substrate Material at Laterally Shifting Locations - Disclosed are examples of a system for laterally shifting a longitudinally moving strip material as it enters a joining mechanism that urges the strip material into contact with a moving sheet material. The system may include a continuous supply of the strip material longitudinally moving in a downstream direction toward and into the joining mechanism, an electric motor having a drive shaft; and a strip guide arm connected to the drive shaft and situated upstream of the joining mechanism, the strip guide arm having a downstream strip retainer that slidably retains the strip material on the strip guide arm at a downstream location on the strip guide arm. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193139 | Strip Guide for High-Speed Continuous Application of a Strip Material to a Moving Sheet-Like Substrate Material at Laterally Shifting Locations - Disclosed are examples of a strip guide for laterally shifting a longitudinally moving strip material as it enters a joining mechanism that urges the strip material into contact with a moving sheet material, the strip guide comprising a surface over which the strip material passes longitudinally, the surface defining a U-shape. | 08-05-2010 |
20140000798 | Method and Apparatus for Attaching Elastic Components to Absorbent Articles | 01-02-2014 |
20140001302 | System And Method For High-Speed Continuous Application Of A Strip Material To A Moving Sheet-Like Substrate Material | 01-02-2014 |
Theodore Thomas, Columbus, OH US
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20080217444 | Waste processing apparatus and method featuring water removal - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The invention features periodic removal of water preferably while the contents are under pressure. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vessel and sealably closed to allow pressurization of the vessel; a steam inlet for injecting stem disposed at one or both ends; and one or more valves for exhausting water periodically as the waste mass is being processed. | 09-11-2008 |
20130146689 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCTS - A process for treating used absorbent sanitary products, comprising the steps of providing a rotary cylindrical autoclave having an inner surface and two ends, at least one of which terminates in a hatch that can be opened to enable access to said autoclave and sealably closed to enable pressurization of said autoclave; loading said autoclave with closed absorbent sanitary products; heating to a sterilization temperature and pressurizing said autoclave and at the same time driving the autoclave in rotation about a longitudinal axis thereof; and providing inside said autoclave a load of high-density tearing elements designed to facilitate thermal and physical destructuring of said absorbent sanitary products. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146690 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR RECYCLING ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCTS - An apparatus for treating used absorbent sanitary products, comprising, a rotary cylindrical autoclave having an inner surface and two ends, at least one of which terminates in a hatch that can be opened to enable access to said autoclave and sealably closed to enable pressurization of said autoclave; and a circuit for heating and pressurizing the autoclave for heating the absorbent sanitary products to a sterilization temperature, wherein said autoclave comprises a sealing layer on said inner surface, designed to prevent adhesion on said inner surface of material coming from destructuring of said absorbent sanitary products. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153692 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCTS - A process for treating used absorbent sanitary products, comprising the steps of providing a rotary cylindrical autoclave having an inner surface and two ends, at least one of which terminates in a hatch that can be opened to enable access to said autoclave and sealably closed to enable pressurization of said autoclave; loading said autoclave with closed absorbent sanitary products; heating and pressurizing the autoclave to a sterilization temperature and at the same time driving the autoclave in rotation about a longitudinal axis thereof, wherein said step of heating and pressurizing the autoclave envisages a first temperature regime for the products contained in the autoclave and a second temperature regime, higher than the first temperature regime, for said inner surface. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153693 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR RECYCLING ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCTS - An apparatus for treating used absorbent sanitary products, comprising a rotary cylindrical autoclave having a side wall and two ends, at least one of which terminates in a hatch that can be opened to enable access to said autoclave and sealably closed to enable pressurization of said autoclave; a circuit for heating and pressurizing the autoclave for heating the absorbent sanitary products to a sterilization temperature; and a plurality of cutting nozzles supplied by pressurized fluid, which are arranged for directing respective jets of pressurized fluid inside said autoclave. | 06-20-2013 |
Theodore J. Thomas, Columbus, OH US
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20100092356 | Solid waste compression loading and waste treatment apparatus and method - The invention includes an apparatus, system, waste treatment facility and method of autoclave loading and treatment that involves (a) receiving solid waste at a solid waste treatment facility; (b) compressing the waste into a plurality of compressed bales, the compressed bales bound by a binding material adapted to melt at a temperature at which an autoclave operates or otherwise break upon the operation of the autoclave; (c) loading the compressed bales into an autoclave; and (d) operating the autoclave so as to melt or break the binding material to allow the compressed bales of solid waste to be decompressed and treated in the autoclave. | 04-15-2010 |
20100129257 | Waste treatment vessel featuring tilt mechanism and associated door arrangement - The present invention includes an apparatus for processing solid waste products, the apparatus comprising: (a) a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end, at least one of the ends terminating in an opening to allow access to the interior of the vessel and to sealably close the vessel to allow pressurization thereof, the vessel adapted to move between an operating position and loading-discharge position wherein the first end is higher than the second end; (b) at least one door adapted to sealably close the vessel at at least one end, the door adapted to be completely separated from the vessel; (c) a steam inlet for injecting steam into the vessel; (d) at least one actuator for moving the vessel between an operating position and a loading-discharge position wherein the first end is higher than the second end; and each opening provided with a door that is completely detachable from the vessel; and (e) a respective attachment portion adapted to attach each door to the vessel. | 05-27-2010 |
20100135851 | Waste treatment autoclave to provide for steam - assisted drying - An autoclave system provides a means of sterilizing municipal solid waste, hydrolyzing many of its components, and preparing the material for post-autoclave automated separations. The present apparatus provides a means of drying the solid waste in the vessel, while conserving the energy used to dry the vessel. Non-contact steam is recovered through separations of steam and water, with condensate steam pressure regenerated by mechanical vapor recompression and condensate water returned to the boiler/steam generator. Heat transfer to combustion air, by heat transfer via heat pump to generate additional steam, and/or by mechanical vapor recompression recovers the latent heat of loose contact steam condensate. The process design provides for in-vessel drying while reducing the energy cost of operating a waste autoclave, as compared to the current art. | 06-03-2010 |
20100163396 | Waste processing apparatus and method featuring power generation, water recycling and water use in steam generation - The present invention includes systems, apparatus and methods for processing solid waste products. The present invention includes an apparatus and method of processing solid waste products in an autoclave, comprising the steps: (a) loading the autoclave with a charge of solid waste products containing water; (b) sealing the autoclave; (c) rotating the autoclave while heating the autoclave such that the charge of solid waste products containing water creates steam in the autoclave, and whereby so waste liquid water or steam and cellulosic material are produced; (d) conducting liquid water or steam from the autoclave to a water cleaning system and then to a heat recovery steam generator so as to generate steam therefrom; and (d) reintroducing the steam generated by the heat recovery steam generator into the autoclave. The system preferably is a closed loop system to conserve water. The system also includes equipment to convert cellulose into fuels and energy, and some of the fuels and energy are directed to the production of electricity and steam to support the needs of the autoclave and the balance may be commercially sold. | 07-01-2010 |
20100200683 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WASTE INVOLVING CONTROL OF ENERGY INPUT TO ASSURE STERILIZATION - The present invention is a method and apparatus for controlling the processing solid waste material in a vessel during a processing cycle, comprising: (1) loading the vessel with a charge of solid waste products, said vessel comprising: (a) a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having an interior surface and two ends, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of said vessel and sealably closed to allow pressurization of said vessel; (b) a vessel steam inlet for injecting steam into at least one of said ends so as to come into contact with waste material placed into said vessel; (c) a thermometer adapted to monitor the processing temperature of the waste material placed into said vessel during an operational cycle; (d) a timer adapted to monitor the processing time of an operational cycle for the waste material placed into said vessel; (e) a microprocessor having processing instructions adapted to calculate the required processing time by integrating the function of the said processing temperature versus the processing time so as to be able to determine whether a predetermined energy input to the waste material has been attained, and to issue a signal in response thereto; and (2) terminating said processing cycle in response to said signal. | 08-12-2010 |
20130309143 | SOLID WASTE COMPRESSION LOADING AND WASTE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention includes an apparatus, system, waste treatment facility and method of autoclave loading and treatment that involves (a) receiving solid waste at a solid waste treatment facility; (b) compressing the waste into a plurality of compressed bales, the compressed bales bound by a binding material adapted to melt at a temperature at which an autoclave operates or otherwise break upon the operation of the autoclave; (c) loading the compressed bales into an autoclave; and (d) operating the autoclave so as to melt or break the binding material to allow the compressed bales of solid waste to be decompressed and treated in the autoclave. | 11-21-2013 |
Thomas J. Thomas, Brunswick, OH US
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20100250088 | ACC EXTENDED MODE OPERATION - When employing an a cruise control system in a commercial or heavy-duty vehicle, an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system ( | 09-30-2010 |
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20140025270 | RADAR INITIATED FOUNDATION BRAKING ONLY FOR AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS - When providing adaptive cruise control (ACC) in addition to collision mitigation (CM) for a large vehicle, foundation braking is prohibited for maintaining a set following time behind a forward vehicle in order to mitigate unnecessary brake activations. When collision mitigation is activated, the collision mitigation system is given priority over other vehicle control systems with regard to the foundation brakes, in order to avoid a collision. A lateral acceleration module monitors lateral acceleration of the host vehicle during collision mitigation foundation brake application, and if lateral acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold, foundation brakes are prohibited in order to prevent vehicle rollover. | 01-23-2014 |
Todd A. Thomas, Celina, OH US
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20090000103 | MANUFACTURING CELL AND ELEMENTS OF THE CELL - A manufacturing cell has a plurality of stations arranged in two rows having a main aisle therebetween. Each of the plurality of stations has a station-aisle interface that provides an interaction area to the main aisle. The manufacturing cell also comprises a plurality of storage units that are located within the cell along the main aisle and a guided forklift truck that traverses the main aisle without requiring steering control of a stock handler operating the forklift truck within the main aisle to relocate containers from the storage units to designated station-aisle interfaces and to remove containers from the designated station-aisle interfaces when work is completed at the corresponding stations. | 01-01-2009 |
20120110812 | MANUFACTURING CELL AND ELEMENTS OF THE CELL - A manufacturing cell has a plurality of stations arranged in two rows having a main aisle therebetween. Each of the plurality of stations has a station-aisle interface that provides an interaction area to the main aisle. The manufacturing cell also comprises a plurality of storage units that are located within the cell along the main aisle and a guided forklift truck that traverses the main aisle without requiring steering control of a stock handler operating the forklift truck within the main aisle to relocate containers from the storage units to designated station-aisle interfaces and to remove containers from the designated station-aisle interfaces when work is completed at the corresponding stations. | 05-10-2012 |