Kepler, US
Brian Kepler, Dearborn, IN US
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20150145263 | VEHICLE HOOD LATCHES - Latches including a slot having a length that allows a striker of the latch to move from a normal closed position downwardly toward the closed bottom of the slot into an over travel position. | 05-28-2015 |
Edwin G. Kepler, Cathlamet, WA US
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20100307888 | AUTOMATED DELIVERY OF PARTS ACROSS DIVERSE MANUFACTURING STATIONS - A conveyor system includes a kitting conveyor subsystem arranged to transport kits to a washing station, a washing conveyor subsystem arranged to receive kits from a kitting conveyor subsystem and to transport washed kits towards an assembly station, and an assembly conveyor subsystem to receive washed kits from the washing conveyor subsystem and transport the kits to an assembly station, wherein the kits traverse the system from the kitting conveyor subsystem to the assembly station automatically without human intervention. A self-adjusting conveyor includes a table top containing a conveyor belt, legs arranged to support the table top, an adjustment fixture arranged to adjust the table top to a working height, and a controller to return the table top to a home height upon activation. | 12-09-2010 |
Gust C. Kepler, Dallas, TX US
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20140209532 | OIL FILTRATION SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a bypass oil filter and a filtration element for oil filtration. The housing has an inlet and an outlet and is configured to provide a flow path for oil from the inlet to the outlet. The filtration element includes multiple filtration segments arranged in series configuration with one another along the flow path in which each filtration segment having a filtering density that is greater than the filtering density of another filtration segment upstream along the flow path. | 07-31-2014 |
James Kepler, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20090163167 | AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL FOR BEAMFORMED SIGNALS - A method of selecting an RF gain of an automatic gain control amplifier includes the steps of measuring a strength of a received signal, the signal reliable and consistent power characteristics, and then measuring an interference level of the received signal, and determining either a target output power level or a target output interference power level based on a ratio of the measured signal strength to the measured interference level. The method also includes determining a gain that, when applied to an incoming signal, will produce a corresponding one of the determined target output power level and the determined target output interference power level. | 06-25-2009 |
20140162666 | Coordinated Evacuation Of Spectrum - A method for coordinating spectrum evacuation is described which is useful for spectrum sharing, authorized/licensed shared access, secondary access, dynamic spectrum access, cognitive radio, general authorized access, etc. whereby access to a spectrum can be increased via buying usage right from a higher priority, primary or incumbent user, and/or via opportunistic access to unoccupied/unused spectrum. Enabling efficient spectrum evacuation guarantees limited impact to system performance while ensuring that the other user gets the spectrum back when needed. The method includes selecting a first subset of UEs for transitioning from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. During a first time period, the method includes, for each UE in the first subset, instructing the UE to transition using dedicated signaling. Later, during a second time period, the method includes instructing a second subset of UEs to transition using broadcast signaling. Apparatus and computer readable media are also disclosed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140357218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODERATED ACCESS TO SHARED RADIO SPECTRUM RESOURCES - Certain embodiments may relate to communication systems, for example wireless communication systems. For example, wireless communication networks may benefit from moderated access to shared radio spectrum resources. A method may include receiving an identification of radio spectrum resources corresponding to at least one incumbent and available for sharing. The method may also include sharing the radio spectrum resources to at least one radio access network operator. The method may further include maintaining a priority for the at least one incumbent over the at least one operator with respect to the radio spectrum resources. | 12-04-2014 |
20150029943 | Shared Access of Uplink Carrier - A method includes configuring user equipment to support use of one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The configuring is performed to emphasize use of a first set of a plurality of carriers over use of a second set of the plurality of carriers. The second set comprises the one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The method also includes communicating with the user equipment using the first and second sets of carriers. Apparatus, computer programs, and program products are also disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
James F. Kepler, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20090170542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING INTER-COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MOBILE STATION-TO-MOBILE STATION INTERFERENCE - A system and method for minimizing inter-communications system mobile-to-mobile station interference includes a plurality of base stations (BS A and BS B) and a plurality of mobile stations (MS A and MS B) each communicating with a base station using a first mode of communication. A first mobile station (MS A) sends a message using a second mode of communication upon detecting interference with another mobile station (MS B) to determine the source of the interference. Once determined, the first mobile station (MS A) communicates with its base station (BS A) which, in turn, communicates with the second mobile station's base station (BS B) using a back haul network. The second mobile station's base station (BS B) may then instruct the second mobile station (MS B) to alter its transmission characteristics based upon instructions from the second base station (BS B) in order to reduce interference and improve overall communications quality. | 07-02-2009 |
Jason David Kepler, San Diego, CA US
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20150046126 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR ASSEMBLY OPTIMIZATION - A method for optimizing a rotor assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The rotor assembly includes rotating parts including a first journal and one or more rotor disks. The method includes determining vector components for a total parallelism vector for each rotating part, determining a total parallelism sum including determining a magnitude of each total parallelism vector and adding the magnitudes into a single sum, and determining a minimum value for the total parallelism sum including selecting the rotor disk build angles and the second journal build angle that result in the smallest value for the total parallelism sum. | 02-12-2015 |
Jeff Kepler, Export, PA US
Jeffrey Kepler, Export, PA US
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20100126506 | MODULAR PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pressure support system that comprises a patient circuit, a docking assembly, and a tank. The patient circuit delivers a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient. The docking assembly has an inlet and an outlet that is adapted to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas, and is also adapted to be connected with the patient circuit. The tank is constructed and arranged to be removably connected with the docking assembly, and enables the pressurized flow of breathable gas to pass therethrough. The tank is also adapted to contain a liquid such that a humidity level of the pressurized flow of breathable gas is elevated as the pressurized flow of breathable gas passes therethrough. | 05-27-2010 |
20100307495 | PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM HUMIDIFIER - A pressure support system ( | 12-09-2010 |
20130206140 | MODULAR PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pressure support system that comprises a patient circuit, a docking assembly, and a tank. The patient circuit delivers a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient. The docking assembly has an inlet and an outlet that is adapted to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas, and is also adapted to be connected with the patient circuit. The tank is constructed and arranged to be removably connected with the docking assembly, and enables the pressurized flow of breathable gas to pass therethrough. The tank is also adapted to contain a liquid such that a humidity level of the pressurized flow of breathable gas is elevated as the pressurized flow of breathable gas passes therethrough. | 08-15-2013 |
Jeffrey Lynn Kepler, Export, PA US
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20120024287 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO A SUBJECT REGARDING RECEPTION OF POSITIVE AIRWAY SUPPORT THERAPY - A system and method provide feedback to a subject regarding compliance to a positive airway pressure support therapy regime. The feedback is provided to the subject in real-time (or near real-time). The feedback indicates to the subject whether a usage goal has been achieved. The usage goal may be dynamically and adaptively determined based on past usage by the subject. This may facilitate the automatic generation of usage goals for the subject that are realistic and gradually increase the compliance of the subject over time. | 02-02-2012 |
John Kepler, Cambridge, MA US
John Kepler, Lexington, MA US
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20090246085 | Liquid Handling System and Methods for Mixing and Delivering Liquid Reagents - A liquid storage apparatus provides a safe and easy to use device for efficiently managing liquid reagents used in a variety of laboratory equipment. The liquid storage apparatus helps reduce the likelihood of accidents, allows for flexibility of experimental design, and helps maximize the use of chemical regents to prevent waste. The apparatus includes a plurality of containers with a pierceable septum interface at each end. The apparatus also includes a lower array of needles with each of the lower needles in the lower array of needles arranged to penetrate the bottom pierceable septum of a different one of the containers. The apparatus further includes a piercing device arranged to penetrate the top pierceable septum of a different one of the containers. Each of the piercing devices include a passageway so gas can flow into the pierced container. | 10-01-2009 |
20090249949 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BUBBLE MITIGATION - The invention relates to methods, systems and devices for mitigation of bubbles in a micro-fluidic environment. For example, the invention relates to methods, systems and devices for mitigation of bubbles from reagents, solvents, formulations and for improving chemical reactions in micro-fluidic systems, such as for fluorescence detection and polynucleotide sequencing. | 10-08-2009 |
John Kepler, Raleigh, NC US
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20110092473 | ANDROSTANE AND PREGNANE STEROIDS WITH POTENT ALLOSTERIC GABA RECEPTOR CHLORIDE IONOPHORE MODULATING PROPERTIES - This invention describes compounds of Structures 1, 2, and 3 and their use as allosteric modulators of the GABA receptor chloride ionophore complex to alleviate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, seizures, depression, treatment of drug and alcohol abuse, memory, premenstrual disorders, and neural system damage. | 04-21-2011 |
20140094619 | ANDROSTANE AND PREGNANE STEROIDS WITH POTENT ALLOSTERIC GABA RECEPTOR CHLORIDE IONOPHORE MODULATING PROPERTIES - This invention describes compounds of Structures 1, 2, and 3 and their use as allosteric modulators of the GABA receptor chloride ionophore complex to alleviate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, seizures, depression, treatment of drug and alcohol abuse, memory, premenstrual disorders, and neural system damage. | 04-03-2014 |
Joseph B. Kepler, Louisville, KY US
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20120184346 | BINGO GAME - A bingo game is disclosed in which players select one or more numbers prior to game play. If the player obtains a bingo on one of the selected numbers, an additional prize is awarded. | 07-19-2012 |
Keith Kepler, Belmont, CA US
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20090261305 | COMPOSITION OF AND METHOD OF USING NANOSCALE MATERIALS IN HYDROGEN STORAGE APPLICATIONS - A composition for use, for example, in an electrode in a Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery is provided that consists of metal hydrides together with a certain percentage of nano-sized reactive metal particles, preferably either nickel, manganese, aluminum, cobalt, copper, tin, palladium, silver, gold, lanthanum, and/or alloys thereof. The addition of nano-metals enhances the hydrogen charging characteristics of the battery. | 10-22-2009 |
Keith D. Kepler, Belmont, CA US
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20090202914 | Secondary battery material - Disclosed herein is a composite material for use as an anode for Li-ion batteries and its preparation method and use. The composite material comprises the components represented by the following formula: | 08-13-2009 |
20090208844 | Secondary battery material - Embodiments of the invention relate to materials used in secondary batteries and the method for manufacturing the same. To address the problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a negative electrode material for a non-aqueous Li-ion cell comprising active component particles capable of reversibly intercalating or alloying with lithium ions with a carbon coating layer containing an electronically conductive, elastic, carbon material capable of reversibly expanding and contracting to maintain electrical contact between the particles within an electrode matrix as the material is cycled electrochemically. Accordingly, several objects and advantages of embodiments of the invention include improved cycle life of high capacity active materials suitable for use in secondary batteries and the high capacity, long life cells. | 08-20-2009 |
20100308278 | COMPOSITE FOR LI-ION CELLS AND THE PREPARATION PROCESS THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a composite for Li-ion cells, comprising an active material particle for Li-ion cells and an electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle. According to the present invention, the electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle allows the particle to maintain electronic contact with the electrode laminate matrix despite ongoing movement or expansion and contraction of the active material particles, such that the cycling efficiency and reversible capacity of the Li-ion cells prepared from the composite of the present invention is improved. | 12-09-2010 |
20110086272 | LI-ION BATTERY AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD - Disclosed herein is a Li-ion cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein the cathode comprises Li-ion cathode active material, and the anode comprises Li-ion anode active material and an additive which has an energy density greater than that of the Li-ion anode active material and which is capable of reacting irreversibly with Li-ions. | 04-14-2011 |
20110123865 | COMPOSITE FOR CATHODE OF LI-ION BATTERY, ITS PREPARATION PROCESS AND THE LI-ION BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a composite for the cathode of Li-ion battery comprising: a base active material represented by Li | 05-26-2011 |
20130270485 | COMPOSITE FOR LI-ION CELLS AND THE PREPARATION PROCESS THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a composite for Li-ion cells, comprising an active material particle for Li-ion cells and an electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle. According to the present invention, the electronically conductive elastic material bound or attached to the active material particle allows the particle to maintain electronic contact with the electrode laminate matrix despite ongoing movement or expansion and contraction of the active material particles, such that the cycling efficiency and reversible capacity of the Li-ion cells prepared from the composite of the present invention is improved. | 10-17-2013 |
20140205882 | LI-ION POUCH CELL AND A CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a Li-ion pouch cell wherein the Li-ion pouch cells comprise a sealed enclosure, electrode stack and thermally conductive elements, wherein the electrode stack and the thermally conductive elements are in the sealed enclosure, the thermally conductive elements include extensions which extend beyond the electrode stack, the sealed enclosure has thermal conductivity, the thermally conductive elements provide a thermally conductive pathway connecting the electrode stack and the sealed enclosure by way of the extension. The present invention also provides a cell module comprising the Li-ion pouch cells. The Li-ion pouch cell and the cell module according to the present application could minimize differences in cell temperature, monitor internal cell temperature, cool the cell rapidly, increase cell and module safety, allowing for minimal impact on cell energy density, performance or life and difficulty of manufacturing. | 07-24-2014 |
Keith Douglas Kepler, Belmont, CA US
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20110227243 | COMPOSITE BATTERY SEPARATOR FILM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A microporous separator film for electrochemical cells and a method of making such films is disclosed. The microporous separator film includes an intimate mixture of an electrically insulating matrix phase and a self-switching voltage activated conductive phase, wherein the voltage activated conductive phase provides a plurality of conductive paths from a first face of the microporous separator film to a second face of the microporous separator film. The method for making the composite microporous separator film includes the steps of forming an intimate mixture of at least an insulating matrix phase and a self-switching voltage activated phase, forming a film from the mixture, and generating pores within the film. | 09-22-2011 |
Keith Douglas Kepler, Hayward, CA US
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20150064511 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH-CAPACITY LARGE FORMAT LI-ION BATTERIES - A lithium ion battery includes a cathode in electrical and thermal connection with a cathode current collector. The cathode current collector has an electrode tab. A separator is provided. An anode is in electrical and thermal connection with an anode current collector. The anode current collector has an electrode tab. At least one of the cathode current collector and the anode current collector comprises a thermal tab for heat transfer with the at least one current collector. The thermal tab is separated from the electrode tab. A method of operating a battery is also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
Matthew Flint Kepler, Austin, TX US
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20140002812 | System for Automatically Aligning a Rifle Scope to a Rifle | 01-02-2014 |
20150059226 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY ALIGNING A RIFLE SCOPE TO A RIFLE - A rifle scope includes at least one optical sensor configured to capture optical data corresponding to at least one of a barrel of a firearm and an appendage coupled to the barrel. The rifle scope further includes a controller coupled to the at least one optical sensor and configured to determine an angular position of the barrel in response to capturing the optical data. The controller is configured to automatically determine an alignment of the rifle scope relative to the barrel in response to determining the angular position. | 03-05-2015 |
Michael A. Kepler, Aloha, OR US
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20090067608 | Method and apparatus for monitoring telephonic members and providing directory assistance - Telephone users desiring directory assistance services are connected via standard telephone procedures to a directory assistance provider, such as an operator. An operator provides the destination number and initiates a connection to that number. Once that connection is initiated, the connection is monitored for the occurrence of a predetermined condition, such as a busy signal. If no such condition is detected, the caller proceeds with the call in the normal manner. If, however, such a condition is detected, the caller is automatically transferred to a directory assistance provider for further help. | 03-12-2009 |
20090110179 | Technique for providing personalized information and communication services - A system for use by a user to protect the privacy of selected telephone numbers in a directory includes a memory for storing a plurality of directories, each of which is associated with a single respective party and includes one or more telephone numbers at least one of which is to be used to contact selected parties associated with and different from the respective party. At least one directory further includes at least one indicator indicating that a telephone number, stored in the directory is to be disclosed only to a first predetermined group of persons associated with the single respective party. The system also includes a processor for allowing access to the at least one directory only to a second predetermined group that includes the first predetermined group of persons; and for providing the telephone number only to the first predetermined group of persons. | 04-30-2009 |
20090156178 | Technique for providing personalized information and communications services - A user may utilize a communication device, e.g., a wireless phone, mobile device or personal digital assistant (PDA), to contact an information/call center where an operator provides personalized information and communications services to the user in accordance with the invention. Such services include, e.g., providing listing information, contacts information, appointments information, etc. To provide effective connectivity, for example, when a user locates a phone number in his/her private directory using a web browser, the user may utilize a direct connect feature of the invention to initiate a phone call to the desired number over the Internet. In addition, the invention allows for delivery of the appointments information to the user not only via voice connection, but also SMS, email, facsimile, PDA, etc. It also allows for rendering a calendaring service in combination with such services as a TeleConcierge® service which helps the user to plan a future event, e.g., making a restaurant reservation. An appointment record concerning the future event is automatically incorporated into the user's calendar once it is successfully planned. To personalize the services, at least one profile associated with the user is used which specifies the subscribed services and the preferred ways of receiving them. For example, the profile may specify use of a special skilled operator, methods of delivery of information to the user, etc. | 06-18-2009 |
20120281824 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - A communications system for providing a service includes an interface configured to receive a directory assistance communication from a requester seeking a desired listing from among a plurality of available desired listings. A processor is configured to obtain a stored profile associated with the requester, the profile including at least one delivery preference set by the requester relating to the format in which said requester desires to have the desired listing delivered to them. A device configured to provide a communication listing associated with the desired listing to the requester, in response to the directory assistance request, in accordance with the preference proscribed by the requester in the profile and then connecting the requester to a second communication listing associated with the desired listing. | 11-08-2012 |
Richard Kepler, Aurora, CO US
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20090173085 | Ice-making machine with water flow sensor - The present disclosure provides an ice-making system having a control system. The control system selectively places the ice-making machine in a freeze cycle and a harvest cycle, based upon inputs from sensors that determine a flow rate of fluid out of an evaporator, and a level of fluid in a sump. The control system can further prevent a slushing condition in the ice-making machine by monitoring the temperature of the fluid in the sump. The control system can also monitor the sensors to ensure that they are providing correct signals. | 07-09-2009 |
Sandra L. Kepler, Fairfield, IA US
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20100036695 | Supply chain verification system - Supply chain verification system with a multi brand level of information, a brand level of information, a product manufacturer level of information, a component level of information and a prime ingredient level of information. Each level of information remaining available to its own level or lower levels than its own, but not to higher levels than its own except for a central independent organization that has access to all the levels of the information for the purpose of evaluating and assuring a pre-set level of product quality. A preferred embodiment includes the information levels pertains to food quality and origination. A preferred embodiment includes the food quality is related to whether the food can be certified organic or not. | 02-11-2010 |
Thomas B. Kepler, Boston, MA US
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20140205607 | FOCUSED EVOLUTION OF HIV-1 NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES REVEALED BY CRYSTAL STRUCTURES AND DEEP SEQUENCING - Antibody VRC01 represents a human immunoglobulin that neutralizes—˜90% of diverse HIV-1 isolates. To understand how such broadly neutralizing HIV-1 antibodies develop and recognize the viral envelope, we used X-ray crystallography and 454 pyrosequencing to characterize additional antibodies from HIV-1-infected individuals. Crystal structures revealed a convergent mode of binding of different antibodies to the same CD4-binding-site epitope. Antibody recognition was achieved through the evolution of complementary contact domains that were generated in diverse ways. Phylogenetic analysis of expressed heavy and light chains determined by deep sequencing revealed a common pathway of antibody heavy chain maturation confined to IGHV1-2*02 lineage that could pair with different light chains. The maturation pathway inferred by antibodyomics reveals that diverse antibodies evolve to a highly affinity-matured state to recognize an invariant viral structure, providing insight into the development and evolution of broadly neutralizing HIV-1 immunity. | 07-24-2014 |
20140341949 | VACCINE - The present invention relates, in general, to an HIV-1 vaccine and, in particular, to a B cell lineage-based vaccination protocol. | 11-20-2014 |
Thomas B. Kepler, Durham, NC US
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20120321699 | METHOD OF INDUCING THE PRODUCTION OF PROTECTIVE ANTI-HIV-1 ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates, in general, to an immunogen for HIV vaccination and, in particular, to a method of inducing the production of protective anti-HIV antibodies by targeting B cell germline and clone intermediates using a combination of HIV envelope and non-HIV immunogens. The invention also relates to compositions suitable for use in such a method. | 12-20-2012 |
20140302043 | BROADLY NEUTRALIZING HUMAN ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE RECEPTOR-BINDING POCKET OF INFLUENZA HEMAGGLUTININ - The invention features a novel influenza antibody that specifically binds to influenza hemagglutinin and reduces or inhibits hemagglutinin binding to sialic acid. The invention also provides methods, compositions, and kits featuring the novel antibody and its use in preventing or treating influenza infection. | 10-09-2014 |