Maddox, US
A. Dale Maddox, Tecumseh, MI US
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20090238910 | Apparatus for blow molding - A blow molding apparatus wherein an extruded tubular parison is pressurized to form a molded article, comprises a blow pin for introducing pressurized fluid into the parison, an actuator for advancing and retracting the blow pin and adjusting means for determining the orientation of the actuator to achieve substantial parallelism of a blow pin shaft to which the blow pin is attached and a centerline of the opening through a forming die through which the blow pin shaft passes and to achieve substantial parallelism of a sealing element of the blow pin with a plane transverse to the opening of the parison. | 09-24-2009 |
Annalese Maddox, Auburn, AL US
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20110250162 | DISINFECTING AND DETOXIFYING META-ARAMID PARTICLES - Porous, permeable particles of meta-aramid can be chlorinated or brominated to produce antimicrobial and detoxifying particles for use in applications such as, but not limited to, nonwoven webs, paper, textiles, absorbent articles, healthcare products, paints, filter materials, powder coatings, clear coatings, molded plastic articles, binders for fibrous materials, and the like. The particles can be charged with halogen before or after incorporation into the application medium. The particles can contain blends of meta-aramid with other polymers such as, but not limited to, cellulose, cellulose acetate, polyurethane, and the like. The particles will be effective at inactivation of pathogenic and odor-causing microorganisms and toxic chemical agents. The particles, which contain N-halamine units, have unexpected resistance to ultraviolet light degradation. | 10-13-2011 |
Cary Maddox, Jackson, GA US
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20090300890 | FLEXIBLE FASTENER STRIP ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Various embodiments of a flexible fastener strip assembly include two or more straight hook fastener elements and an elongated connecting member for joining the hook fastener elements in an end-to-end relationship. Each hook fastener element includes a plurality of hooks and defines at least one elongated hole that extends through an upper and a lower surface of the hook fastener element. The elongated connecting member includes a spine and two or more protrusions that extend from one side of the spine in a width plane, and a width dimension of the spine in the width plane is greater than a thickness dimension of the spine in a thickness plane. Each protrusion is engaged into one of the elongated holes of the hook fastener elements such that the spine is disposed adjacent the lower surface of the hook fastener elements. | 12-10-2009 |
Charles Weldon Maddox, Norco, CA US
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20160016102 | FILTRATION APPARATUS FOR CONTAMINANT EMITTING ELECTRONICS - A filtration apparatus for use in storing an electronic device prevents an emission of particulates that interact with toxic materials in the electronic device from being released into a surrounding environment. The apparatus includes a housing unit to store the electronic device, an inlet assembly coupled to the housing unit, the inlet assembly having a first filter and a first fan coupled to a first aperture in the housing unit, and an outlet assembly coupled to the housing unit, the outlet assembly having a second filter and a second fan coupled to a second aperture in the housing unit. The second fan pumps air within the housing unit out the second aperture to permit the second filter to collect any harmful particulates that interacted with the toxic materials in the electronic device, thereby preventing the emission of the harmful particulates into the surrounding environment. | 01-21-2016 |
Clinton Boykin Maddox, Hoover, AL US
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20130085133 | ANTI-VIRAL TREATMENT AND ASSAY TO SCREENFOR ANTI-VIRAL AGENT - The present disclosure relates to novel compounds of formulas (1) through (19) and to a method for treating humans infected with a virus including various respiratory viruses such as members of the Paramyxoviridae family (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), human parainfluenza virus (HPIV), measles virus, and mumps virus) with a compound of formulas (1) through (19). The present disclosure also relates to a cytopathic effect (CPE)-based assay that will assess virus-induced CPE for screening of compounds for treating viral diseases or inhibiting a virus. | 04-04-2013 |
Daniel C. Maddox, Cochranville, PA US
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20120239465 | ALLOCATING REWARDS FROM A REWARDS ACCOUNT - A method for allocating rewards across a plurality of rewards programs, each associated with one or more accounts owned by a customer, the method includes receiving customer input indicating that one or more rewards associated with a first rewards program should be associated with a second rewards program, determining a conversion factor configured for assisting conversion of the one or more rewards from the first rewards program to the second rewards program, applying, using a processing device, the conversion factor to the one or more rewards, thereby resulting in one or more converted rewards; and associating the one or more converted rewards with the second rewards program. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239473 | APPLYING REWARDS BASED ON NON-TRANSACTION EVENTS - A method for providing a customer-centric rewards platform configured to communicate to a customer information related to one or more rewards programs associated with one or more customer accounts includes initiating presentation, using a processing device, to the customer of the rewards platform comprising information related to one or more rewards programs associated with the customer, wherein each of the rewards programs is associated with at least one customer account, determining a non-account transaction event indicating one or more rewards should be applied to one or more rewards accounts has occurred, each of the one or more rewards accounts associated with one or more customer accounts, and crediting one or more rewards accounts with one or more rewards based at least in part on the occurrence of the non-account transaction event. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239482 | CUSTOMER AWARENESS PLATFORM - A system and method for providing a customer-centric rewards interface configured to communicate to a customer information related to one or more rewards programs associated with one or more customer accounts includes authenticating an identity of the customer, receiving customer input requesting presentation of the rewards interface, and initiating presentation, using a processing device, to the customer of the rewards interface comprising information related to one or more rewards programs associated with the customer. | 09-20-2012 |
Daniel C. Maddox, Coatesville, PA US
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20100250355 | Redemption of Reward Points as Cash and Deposit of Cash to Checking, Savings or Other Accounts - Systems and methods of redeeming reward points for cash and depositing the cash to a checking or savings account of a user is presented. In some arrangements, the user will input account information relating to one or more checking or savings accounts. The information may be stored by the system. The user may select to redeem some or all of the reward points in his or her reward account balance as cash. Upon selection of this option, the user may select one or more of the saved accounts to which the funds will be deposited. In some arrangements, the redemption may occur automatically upon occurrence of a triggering event or meeting a predetermined threshold. | 09-30-2010 |
Daniel Wilson Maddox, Palmyra, IN US
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20120130792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDEEMING COUPONS AND PREVENTING WEB-BASED COUPON FRAUD - A web-based system and method are provided for electronic coupon fraud prevention. The system receives electronic coupon parameters from a coupon provider via a host website. Access is selectively providing to electronic coupons by members based on the parameters and member access criteria. The member selects coupons via the website which are then stored in a member account. Transaction data is received from a merchant point of sale, and the system determines which coupons may be available for use in the transaction based on the coupon parameters and the transaction data. A first set of coupon data is provided to the point of sale associated with electronic coupons which have been determined to be available, and a second set of electronic coupon data is received from the point of sale associated with electronic coupons which have been redeemed by the merchant in association with the financial transaction. | 05-24-2012 |
David R. Maddox, Ringgold, GA US
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20140260797 | Drive Link System And Tufting Machines Comprising Same - Implementationd disclosed herein describe a drive link systems for use in a tufting machine. The drive link systems include a goose-neck, a rocker arm, and three drive links that impart increased rigidity to the connection between the goose-neck and the rocker arm. The drive link systems are provided without a lubrication system. The rocker arm and the drive links are formed of light-weight material. | 09-18-2014 |
Dennis A. Maddox, Solsberry, IN US
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20140053415 | CATHETER TIP CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool is provided for cutting the end of a catheter to provide custom length catheters. The cutting tool has a cutting member that moves within the cutting passageway in the housing. The catheter is positioned within a catheter passageway in the housing. The cutting passageway transacts the catheter passageway so that a blade on the cutting member crosses the catheter passageway and cuts through the width of the catheter to form a cut end on the catheter. | 02-27-2014 |
Donna Maddox, Ballwin, MO US
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20110154191 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO PRESENT CHANGES IN CLINICAL RECORDS - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to present changes in clinical records are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes identifying a difference between first and second clinical records of a patient, forming an animated clinical record display including the first clinical record and an animated depiction of the identified difference, and presenting the animated clinical record display at an output device. | 06-23-2011 |
Doug Maddox, Waynesville, OH US
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20160081446 | WEARABLE REMOTE SPEAKER MIC HOLDER, RADIO SUPPORT, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - User-wearable remote speaker mic (RSM) holders for positioning a remote speaker mic relative to the mouth of the wearer are disclosed as well as a wearable radio support system including the same. The RSM holders include an elongate body having a first end and a second end and a first major side extending from the first end to the second end, and RSM attachment member positionable along the length of the first major side. The first end of the elongate body is releasably attachable to or is permanently attached to a donnable article of clothing or donnable gear, and a first attachment member is positioned at or proximate the second end of the elongate body and is connectable to a feature of the donnable article of clothing and/or the donnable gear. | 03-24-2016 |
Douglas Edward Maddox, Santa-Cruz, CA US
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20100242005 | System and method for design, procurement and manufacturing collaboration - A method for designing an electronic component includes receiving a device criteria (e.g., a parametric value, procurement value, etc.) from a designer, querying a database for devices corresponding to the device criteria, querying the database for procurement data and/or engineering data associated with the corresponding devices, presenting the devices to the designer based on the procurement data, and receiving input from the designer identifying one of the presented devices as a selected device. In a particular method, the returned devices are sorted based on one or more procurement values (e.g., manufacturer, price, availability, manufacturer status, etc.), and presented to the designer in a ranked list. Objects representative of the selected devices are then entered into a design file, and the objects are associated with the device's engineering and/or procurement data. In a particular embodiment, the objects are associated with the engineering data by embedding the engineering data in the file object. Optionally, data can be associated with the objects via links to the database. Types of engineering data that can be associated with design file objects include, but are not limited to, device footprint data, device pinout data, device physical dimension data, parametric data, and packaging data. Additionally, connection data and annotation data can be entered into the design file objects by the designer. | 09-23-2010 |
20130227504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGN, PROCUREMENT AND MANUFACTURING COLLABORATION - A method for designing an electronic component includes receiving a device criteria (e.g., a parametric value, procurement value, etc.) from a designer, querying a database for devices corresponding to the device criteria, querying the database for procurement data and/or engineering data associated with the corresponding devices, presenting the devices to the designer based on the procurement data, and receiving input from the designer identifying one of the presented devices as a selected device. In a particular method, the returned devices are sorted based on one or more procurement values (e.g., manufacturer, price, availability, manufacturer status, etc.), and presented to the designer in a ranked list. Objects representative of the selected devices are then entered into a design file, and the objects are associated with the device's engineering and/or procurement data. In a particular embodiment, the objects are associated with the engineering data by embedding the engineering data in the file object. Optionally, data can be associated with the objects via links to the database. Types of engineering data that can be associated with design file objects include, but are not limited to, device footprint data, device pinout data, device physical dimension data, parametric data, and packaging data. Additionally, connection data and annotation data can be entered into the design file objects by the designer. | 08-29-2013 |
Gianna F. Maddox, Capitol Heights, MD US
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20130322948 | WRITING UTENSIL HOLDING SYSTEM - A writing utensil holding system that includes a band, where the band is capable of being place around a user's hand; and a writing utensil holder attached to the band, where the holder is capable of receiving a writing utensil. The utensil holder may be configured in a loop-type fashion. In one exemplary embodiment, the band and holder may be made of elastic material. | 12-05-2013 |
Hilbert Maddox, Monroeville, NJ US
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20150327508 | Kitty Katch Cat Litter Box - The Kitty Katch Cat Litter Box, is a litter box assembly configured to make cleaning up cat excrement less unpleasant and difficult. Kitty Katch is comprised of dual stackable waste bins and one removable screen liner which fits within the base of one designated waste bin and is utilized to remove solid waste. The Kitty Katch's dual waste bins are configured expressly to be interlocking and fit flush within each other. | 11-19-2015 |
Ivan Pierre Maddox, Denver, CO US
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20160047099 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOOD ZONE MODELING - Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for flood hazard zone modeling. In one implementation, one or more relevant stream segments are identified from an input stream network. One or more cross profiles are defined for one or more selected points on the relevant stream segments, with the selected points located within a flood hazard area. A high resolution flood level elevation map is generated by interpolating flood level elevation from the selected points. A flood depth map is generated having a flood depth value for each of the selected points computed as a difference between the high resolution flood level elevation map and a terrain elevation. One or more flood zones are defined in the flood depth map. The flood zones have a positive flood depth for a return period. | 02-18-2016 |
James E. Maddox, Louisville, KY US
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20130241479 | Displacement safety system for electrical charging stations - A safety circuit for disconnecting the power feed to an EV (electrical vehicle) charging enclosure or gasoline station fuel pump enclosure in the event that the enclosure is partially or totally dislodged from the foundation and dangerously high voltage has been exposed due to underground conduits being torn apart and electrical cables being exposed and in contact with sheet metal cabinets and other metal parts, thus creating the possibility of an explosion or the electrocution of a user or bystanders. The safety circuit comprises at least two proximity sensors, each of which transmits a signal into a control circuit which causes the power feed to the enclosure to be disconnected at the source when either or both of the proximity sensors inform the control circuit that the station has moved either vertically or horizontally more than a few thousandths of an inch. | 09-19-2013 |
James W. Maddox, Lynchburg, VA US
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20090238321 | Nuclear power plant with actinide burner reactor - A nuclear reactor includes a coolant and a core. The core includes a moderator material and a plurality of fuel assemblies arranged within the moderator material, each fuel assembly including an inner region and an outer region surrounding the inner region. The inner region includes at least one first fuel structure containing at least one byproduct actinide, and the outer region includes a plurality of second fuel structures containing thermal spectrum driver fuel, the second fuel structures being less than one thermal neutron mean free path apart. Other embodiments are also provided, as is a nuclear power plant and a fuel assembly. | 09-24-2009 |
Jeff Maddox, Baltimore, MD US
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20110246379 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCORING PLATFORM - A method, system, and apparatus for scoring an intellectual property asset, such as a patent. A platform for automated scoring can implement a z-score statistical method, or variations thereof, to score a patent. The z-score statistical method can be used to measure where a value of a parameter in a patent lies in relation to the average value of that parameter in a patent population. Parameter scores can be obtained for each parameter of the patent. Additionally, a composite score can be provided that indicates an overall score or value of the patent, at least with respect to the parameters examined, as against the patent population. The composite score can be a weighted score of the z-scores of different parameters of the patent. | 10-06-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Maddox, Austin, TX US
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20100090927 | Ladder Display System - A system and a method for creating a light emitting apparatus are disclosed herein. The light emitting apparatus includes at least one display module having at least one light emitting element, in which the display module is connected between one of a support and a support bar at one end and another of a support and a support bar at the other end. The display module may then be electrically connected to another display module and be configured to emit light using the light emitting element. | 04-15-2010 |
20100135032 | Rod Assembly Connector for Mounting Light Emitting Display Apparatuses - A method and system for connecting a light emitting apparatus is disclosed herein. The system includes at least two rod assembly connectors, in which each rod assembly connector includes a rod assembly body having a first end and a second end. The first end of one of the rod assembly connectors is configured to connect with the second end of the second rod assembly connector. Further, at least one of the rod assembly connectors includes an attachment mechanism, in which the attachment mechanism is configured to attach to a light emitting apparatus. | 06-03-2010 |
Jeff Ronald Maddox, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140121033 | Golf swing alignment system - A golf swing alignment system having a base rod and a centering rod that extends primarily perpendicular from the base rod, to allow a golfer to center themselves with the ball and the target. Blocks of different shapes and sizes allow the rods to connect. Additional rods are provided in some embodiments to be used for other alignment purposes, for example: a support rod and a backswing rod to assess backswing; a support rod and a follow-through rod to assess follow-through; a support rod and an inside/outside rod to assess inside-out or outside-in swing; two support rods and two hip sway rods to assess hip sway during a swing. | 05-01-2014 |
Joe Bob Maddox, Lafayette, LA US
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20130118738 | GRAVEL PACK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A method of conducting a gravel pack operation comprising lowering a fluid control assembly into a wellbore and supplying a fluid mixture comprising gravel into an annulus between the fluid control assembly and the wellbore to form a gravel pack. A washout assembly surrounds a pre-determined length of the fluid control assembly to remove gravel pack from around the predetermined length. A tattle-tale sub provides an indication of the location of the washout assembly relative to the fluid control assembly. The placement of a cement or inflatable packer is controlled relative to the pre-determined length of the fluid control assembly. | 05-16-2013 |
John Christopher Maddox, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20120143664 | REWARD METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USERS OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE - The present invention relates to methods and systems of providing rewards for users of electronic commerce making donations to non profit using such rewards. The methods include creating a unique user identification and tracking the Users spending at various affiliates. The User rewards is based on the amount of spending at the affiliate. Rewards may also be given to the Referrer based on the spending of the referred User. | 06-07-2012 |
John M. Maddox, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150145711 | RETRO-REFLECTIVE RADAR PATCH ANTENNA TARGET FOR VEHICLE AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION - An onboard vehicle detection system for detecting roadway items of interest. The vehicle detection system includes a central controller and a detection system connectable to the vehicle and operably coupled to the central controller. The detection system outputs a detection signal. A target device is connectable to the roadway item of interest and configured to receive the detection signal from the detection system and output a unique return signal to the detection system. The detection system receives the return signal and transfers the return signal for processing to the central controller, whereby the central controller identifies the roadway item of interest and determines a responsive action. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145713 | RETRO-REFLECTIVE RADAR PATCH ANTENNA TARGET FOR ARTICULATED VEHICLE TRAILER SENSING - A vehicle detection system for determining the position of a trailing section relative to a forward section of a vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer combination. The trailing section is pivotally coupled to the forward section for driving movement therewith. The vehicle detection system includes a central controller and a detection system connectable to the forward section of the vehicle and operably coupled to the central controller. The detection system outputs a detection signal. A target device is connectable to the trailing section and configured to receive the detection signal from the detection system and output a unique return signal to the detection system. The detection system receives the return signal and transfers the return signal or other indicative signal for processing by the central controller, whereby the central controller determines position information of the trailing section, for potential use by a DSRC. | 05-28-2015 |
20160105539 | VEHICLE INTERFACE DOCKING SYSTEM FOR DSRC-EQUIPPED USER DEVICES IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle interface docking system for dedicated short range communication equipped user device in a vehicle. The vehicle interface docking system includes a cradle mount mountable to the vehicle within line of sight of an operator. The cradle mount retains the dedicated short range communication equipped user device. The system further includes an antenna operably connectable with the dedicated short range communication equipped user device, a power source operably connectable with the dedicated short range communication equipped user device, a communications interface providing a communications pathway between the dedicated short range communications equipped user device and a controller area network of the vehicle and the antenna, and a central processing unit executing a vehicle-to-everything program. | 04-14-2016 |
John Thorton Maddox, Jonesborough, TN US
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20120157609 | SUBSTITUTED 3-OXOPENTANOATES AND THEIR USES IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - Substituted 3-oxopentanoates are disclosed that correspond to the following formula 1: | 06-21-2012 |
20120157610 | ACETOACETATE-FUNCTIONAL MONOMERS AND THEIR USES IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - Acetoacetate-functional monomers are disclosed that correspond to the following formula 1: | 06-21-2012 |
20120157614 | WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-3-OXOPENTANOATE ESTERS AS REACTIVE COALESCENTS - Waterborne coating compositions are disclosed that include a latex emulsion polymer, and, as a reactive coalescent, a 2,2,4-trimethyl-3-oxopentanoate ester. The coating compositions of the invention have a reduced VOC content, and provide improved coalescing activity. | 06-21-2012 |
20140128537 | 1,3-Diketoamide Functional Polymers and Compositions Employing the Same - A 1,3-diketoamide functional monomer represented by the following formula (1): | 05-08-2014 |
Jon C. Maddox, Richmond, VA US
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20100030736 | RESEARCH TOOL ACCESS BASED ON RESEARCH SESSION DETECTION - A system and method is described herein that automatically detects when a user of a search engine is conducting a research session about a particular topic and then presents the user with access to one or more research-related tools responsive to detecting that the research session is being conducted. The research-related tool(s) may include one or more tools used for collecting, organizing and sharing content about the particular topic. The automatic provision of access to the research-related tool(s) responsive to detection of the research session can advantageously improve the experience of the user conducting the research session. | 02-04-2010 |
Julia Schulte Maddox, Torrance, CA US
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20150184421 | SECURITY SHIELD FOR GARAGE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM - A security shield to cover a release mechanism for a motorized garage door opener provides an enclosure adapted for location around an overhead guide rail release mechanism and a blocking shield including a device for attaching the blocking shield and the enclosure to the connecting member. | 07-02-2015 |
Larry C. Maddox, Birmingham, AL US
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20120196708 | ARROW TRACKING DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM THEREOF - Disclosed is an arrow tracking device, method and computer-readable medium related to tracking an arrow. In particular, the arrow device may have a tip, a shaft and an end. The arrow device may have a tracker embedded within the shaft. A current position of the arrow device may be located and displayed by transmitting arrow information from the arrow to a computer or portable device having a processor. Arrow information including location data and historical data may be obtained from the device in combination with the computer or portable device. Other embodiments are also described. | 08-02-2012 |
Lawrence H. Maddox, Austin, TX US
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20080270524 | DISTRIBUTING FILES OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for distributing files. A configurable threshold is set. A notification of a file to upload is received. An entry for the file is created in a database. A determination as to whether the size of the file is less than the configurable threshold is made. Responsive to a determination that the size of the file is greater than or equal to the configurable threshold, the file is copied to a plurality of servers, and the entry in the database is updated by adding the locations of the plurality of servers. Responsive to a determination that the file is less than the configurable threshold, the file is stored in a storage, and the entry in the database is updated with the location of the file. | 10-30-2008 |
Marshall S. Maddox, Batavia, IL US
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20100046318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUGH EXTRUSION - A system and method for extrusion of dough is disclosed. The system includes an auger for moving the dough; a metering pump comprising an input; a first motor for actuating the auger to transfer dough to the input of the metering pump; a first encoder for reading a position or speed of the first motor and for transmitting a signal associated with the position or speed of the first motor; and a controller configured to receive the signal from the first encoder to control operation of the first motor. The controller operates the first motor to at least partially counteract a variance in a pressure of dough at the metering pump based signals from the encoder and/or the pressure sensor. | 02-25-2010 |
Marshal S. Maddox, Batavia, IL US
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20140113038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUGH EXTRUSION - A system and method for extrusion of dough is disclosed. The system includes an auger for moving the dough; a metering pump comprising an input; a first motor for actuating the auger to transfer dough to the input of the metering pump; a first encoder for reading a position or speed of the first motor and for transmitting a signal associated with the position or speed of the first motor; and a controller configured to receive the signal from the first encoder to control operation of the first motor. The controller operates the first motor to at least partially counteract a variance in a pressure of dough at the metering pump based signals from the encoder and/or the pressure sensor. | 04-24-2014 |
Paul Maddox, Tualatin, OR US
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20130181617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPACE VACANCY SENSING USING GAS MONITORING - A system and method are disclosed for using gas detection techniques to determine if a room is vacant or occupied, and to activate, dim or deactivate lighting based on a detected occupancy status. The system and method may monitor a concentration of a first gas using a gas sensor such as a CO | 07-18-2013 |
Paul S. Maddox, Tualatin, OR US
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20080272586 | MULTI-PART IDENTIFICATION LABELS - Information about an object such as its name, identification number, manufacture date, lot number, serial number or communication address is placed on each part of a multi-part label is affixed to the object so that at least one of the multiple parts can be detached and then affixed to another object, thus transferring the information to the second object. Applications include identifying computer equipment, electrical and electronic devices, construction fixtures such as luminaries, ballasts, light switches, electrical outlets, faucets and door locks; medicines, and bulk containers of liquids and gases. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273754 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEFINING AN AREA OF INTEREST FOR IMAGE SENSING - A method for defining an area of interest or a trip line using a camera by tracking the movement of a person within a field of view of the camera. The area of interest is defined by a path or boundary indicated by the person's movement. Alternatively, a trip line comprising a path between a starting point and a stopping point may be defined by tracking the movement of the person within the camera's field of view. An occupancy sensor may be structured to sense the movement of an occupant within an area, and to adjust the lighting in the area accordingly if the occupant enters the area of interest or crosses the trip line. The occupancy sensor includes an image sensor coupled to a processor, an input facility such as a pushbutton to receive input, and an output facility such as an electronic beeper to provide feedback to the person defining the area of interest or the trip line. | 11-06-2008 |
20080276154 | LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL - A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type. | 11-06-2008 |
20130132787 | LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL - A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type. | 05-23-2013 |
20130279553 | LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL - A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type. | 10-24-2013 |
Peggy Maddox, Mclean, VA US
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20100217766 | Mapping Courses to Program Competencies - A mapping device configured to map accreditation data to curriculum data. A mapping device may include an accreditation module, a curriculum module and/or a mapping module. An accreditation module may be configured to retrieve accreditation data. A curriculum module may be configured to retrieve curriculum data. A mapping module may be configured to map one or more competencies and/or one or more accreditation content areas to one or more course contents and/or one or more course objectives. A mapping device may include an analytical module, which may be configured to identify deficiencies, and/or an alignment module, which may be configured to address one or more deficiencies. A mapping device may be configured to employ a linkage template, which may include an academic level, and/or may employ a leveling rubric, which may be multi-leveled. A mapping module may be configured to generate an output graph, which may implement weights. | 08-26-2010 |
Rebecca Frierson Maddox, Rome, GA US
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20130030919 | Targeting Listings Based on User-Supplied Profile and Interest Data - Technologies for targeting listings based on user-supplied profile and interest data are presented herein. In one aspect, user-supplied profile and interest data is received from a user. Targeted business listings are generated for the user based on the user-supplied profile and interest data. The targeted business listings are then provided to the user. | 01-31-2013 |
Robert Maddox, Sparks, NV US
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20120270649 | MULTI-LAYER PROJECTION DISPLAYS - A multi-layer projection display including first and second panels separated by a predetermined distance, wherein at least a portion of the first panel overlaps at least a portion of the second panel, and the first panel is disposed between a viewing location and the second panel. The display also includes a controller configured to cause the first and second panels to alternate between substantially opaque and substantially transparent states at a determined frequency, such that the first panel is substantially opaque when the second panel is substantially transparent, and the second panel is substantially opaque when the first panel is substantially transparent. The display further includes a projector configured to project an image onto the first panel when the first panel is substantially opaque, and further configured to project the image onto the second panel when the second panel is substantially opaque. | 10-25-2012 |
Robert A. Maddox, Columbia, SC US
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20140112339 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT - A physical layer (PHY) is coupled to a serial, differential link that is to include a number of lanes. The PHY includes a transmitter and a receiver to be coupled to each lane of the number of lanes. The transmitter coupled to each lane is configured to embed a clock with data to be transmitted over the lane, and the PHY periodically issues a blocking link state (BLS) request to cause an agent to enter a BLS to hold off link layer flit transmission for a duration. The PHY utilizes the serial, differential link during the duration for a PHY associated task selected from a group including an in-band reset, an entry into low power state, and an entry into partial width state | 04-24-2014 |
20140115268 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A coherence protocol message is sent corresponding to a particular cache line. A potential conflict involving the particular cache line is identified and a forward request is sent to a home agent to identify the potential conflict. A forward response can be received in response to the forward request from the home agent and a response to the conflict can be determined. | 04-24-2014 |
20150089161 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A coherence protocol message is sent corresponding to a particular cache line. A potential conflict involving the particular cache line is identified and a forward request is sent to a home agent to identify the potential conflict. A forward response can be received in response to the forward request from the home agent and a response to the conflict can be determined. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert Jackson Maddox, Cartersville, GA US
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20130126415 | OIL SEPARATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An oil separator configured to separate oil from refrigerant in a refrigeration system is disclosed. For example, the oil separator may be deployed in a heat exchange system configured to liquefy one or more fluids that are gaseous at ambient temperature and pressure. By virtue of its design and method of manufacture, the oil separator may reduce costs associated with manufacture, reduce failure to leakage, reduce misalignment of components that impair function and/or result in other undesirable effects (e.g., undesirable noise during operation, etc.). | 05-23-2013 |
Robert W. Maddox, Sparks, NV US
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20150045112 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT PLAYER-SELECTABLE WAGER ALTERNATIVES WHEN A CREDIT BALANCE IS LESS THAN A DESIGNATED WAGER AMOUNT AND GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO A LOWEST ELIGIBLE CREDIT BALANCE - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing a plurality of different player-selectable wager alternatives if a credit balance of a player is less than a designated wager amount (such as a cost to cover a play of a wagering game or a maximum wager amount for the play of the wagering game) and greater than or equal to a lowest eligible credit balance (such as 1 credit). Generally, selecting one of the different wager alternatives when the player's remaining credit balance is less than the designated wager amount and greater than or equal to the lowest eligible wager amount enables the player to utilize the player's remaining credit balance (or any suitable portion thereof) in a manner that is different than, separate from, and in addition to wagering on one or more plays of the wagering game. | 02-12-2015 |
Sarah Marie Maddox, Newark, CA US
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20150353116 | CONVERTIBLE JOGGING AND ALL-TERRAIN STROLLERS - A convertible stroller for selectively converting between two different active use modes is provided. The convertible stroller may include a frame supporting at least one front wheel, rear wheels, and a seat base for supporting (or including) a seating surface. The seat base is operable to be selectively positioned in at least two different use modes, a first use mode and a second use mode, wherein the first use mode positions the seat base at a relatively higher position than in the second use mode. In some examples, the frame and/or wheels are also operable to transition to a longer wheel base in the second use mode. | 12-10-2015 |
Stephen L. Maddox, Encinitas, CA US
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20090175032 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR VIEWING AND IMAGING - A portable searchlight with a focused beam operating both in the infrared and visible portions of the spectrum with a range of approximately 400 meters includes telescopic lens system integrated with an illumination system. The beam of the searchlight and the telescopic lens are automatically aligned to both focus on the distant object. The telescopic lens system is combined with a digital camera system and an LCD display. The searchlight includes an eyepiece lens so that a user may choose to either view a display screen or use the eyepiece lens to optically observe the field of view. Because the image is digital, the invention allows for the possibility of real time imaging processing in the portable device and/or the ability to transmit image data to remote receivers. | 07-09-2009 |
20100085432 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR VIEWING AND IMAGING - A portable searchlight with a focused beam operating both in the infrared and visible portions of the spectrum with a range of approximately 400 meters includes telescopic lens system integrated with an illumination system. The beam of the searchlight and the telescopic lens are automatically aligned to both focus on the distant object. The telescopic lens system is combined with a digital camera system and an LCD display. The searchlight includes an eyepiece lens enabling an user to choose either viewing a display screen or using the eyepiece lens to optically observe the field of view. | 04-08-2010 |
Thomas P. Maddox, Austin, TX US
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20140156630 | Content Generation Service for Software Testing - A method includes receiving a request to generate data which describes the data. A database of seed content and an algorithms database are searched. If both seed content and an algorithm are found, the algorithm is applied to the seed content, thereby generating data. Some embodiments may include advertising a content generation service. Users may register for the service. | 06-05-2014 |
20150134705 | Content Generation Service for Software Testing - A method includes receiving a request to generate data which describes the data. A database of seed content and an algorithms database are searched. If both seed content and an algorithm are found, the algorithm is applied to the seed content, thereby generating data. Some embodiments may include advertising a content generation service. Users may register for the service. | 05-14-2015 |
Thomas Paul Maddox, Lexington, KY US
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20090080953 | Fuser Assembly Having Selectable Fuser Detack Mechanism - A fuser assembly includes a fuser housing, a fuser roller rotatably mounted to the fuser housing, an actuator mechanism, and a fuser detack mechanism. The fuser detack mechanism includes a detack housing pivotably mounted to the fuser housing. The fuser detack mechanism is pivoted from a first position to a second position when the actuator mechanism is actuated. A plurality of detack fingers is mounted to the detack housing. Each of the plurality of detack fingers has a distal end, wherein when the fuser detack mechanism is in the first position, the distal end of each of the plurality of detack fingers is positioned to be disengaged from an exterior surface of the fuser roller, and when the fuser detack mechanism is in the second position, the distal end of each of the plurality of detack fingers is positioned to be engaged with the exterior surface of the fuser roller. | 03-26-2009 |
20100166469 | System and Drive Arrangement for Using Fuser Temperature Cycling to Change Rotational Position of a Fuser Roller Wiper - A system and drive arrangement for using fuser temperature cycling to change rotational position of a fuser roller wiper includes a frame, a hot roll, a fuser roller, and a drive arrangement. The frame of the fuser unit has side panels spaced apart from one another and positioned alongside a media path through the fuser unit. The hot roll on the fuser unit is rotatably mounted to the side panels of the frame and extends between the side panels across the media path. The fuser roller wiper is rotatably mounted between the side panels of the frame and performs a wiping action on the hot roll to remove foreign matter therefrom and supply of lubricant thereto. The drive arrangement is coupled to the fuser roller wiper and is operable in response to decrease in temperature of the fuser unit to rotate the fuser roller wiper. | 07-01-2010 |
W. Keith Maddox, Short Hills, NJ US
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20110045851 | AD-HOC GROUP FORMATION FOR USERS OF MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - Systems and methods for ad-hoc group formation for users of mobile computing devices are described. The systems and methods include a communication server and mobile computing devices. Each of the communication server and the mobile computing devices includes a processor and a storage medium embedded with instructions that are executable by the processor. The communication server facilitates the communication of text messages received from the mobile computing device to a group of mobile computing devices without intervention by an owner of the group of mobile computing devices. | 02-24-2011 |