Pickett, US
Alfred V. Pickett, Akron, OH US
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20110124814 | Thermoset Compositions with Dispersed Thermoplastic Resin Therein and Process for Making Them - A rubber composition comprising: a cured rubber; and thermoplastic resin, where the thermoplastic resin is in the form of discrete domains dispersed within a continuous phase of the cured rubber, and where the cured rubber includes silicon-containing crosslinks. | 05-26-2011 |
Austin Pickett, Lacrosse, WI US
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20150148733 | Thermoplastic and Water-Dispersible Injection Moldable Materials and Articles - A tampon applicator that is water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water is provided. The tampon applicator can be discreetly disposed of in a toilet without the risk of clogging sewer pipes. The tampon applicator includes a molded thermoplastic composition containing at least one partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol a plasticizer. The desired water-sensitive characteristics of the tampon applicator may be achieved in the present invention by selectively controlling a variety of aspects of the thermoplastic composition from which the applicator is formed, such as the nature of the components employed, the relative amount of each component, the manner in which the composition is formed, and so forth. | 05-28-2015 |
Bethany Pickett, Golden, CO US
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20150260559 | VIBRATING SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH A ONE-PIECE CONDUIT MOUNT - A vibrating sensor assembly ( | 09-17-2015 |
Brent Pickett, Edina, MN US
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20130311354 | PRODUCT LEASING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computerized system and method for leasing products includes defining a lease of an item, for example, an electronics product. The system includes a computer database that tracks product and service items, the cost for leasing of the items, and the cost to provide updates for product items. The bundled products and services are leased at a predetermined rate calculated using the database of the computerized system. At the option of the lessee, each product may be upgraded to a newer version of the original product in the same product class. The rate does not change over the course of the lease term. In the disclosed embodiment, the upgrade product is not identified in the lease because it is not available for sale or lease at the start of the lease term. | 11-21-2013 |
Cecil Pickett, Far Hills, NJ US
Charles E. Pickett, Livonia, MI US
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20080222601 | Method and system for processing data contained within COBOL or PL/I record description entries and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method - A method and system for processing data contained within COBOL or PL/I record description entries and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method are provided. The method includes receiving a first COBOL or PL/I software instruction which includes a first set of criteria for a first data field of data fields of the entries and having a generic subscript/occurrence for the first data field. The method further includes automatically processing all occurrences of the first data field within the record description entries based on the first set of criteria. | 09-11-2008 |
20090240720 | Method and system for dynamically controlling functionality of an application program and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method - A method and system for dynamically controlling functionality of an application program and storage medium for storing instructions which effectuate the method are provided The method includes providing a data structure containing modifiable data which indicates current functionality of the application program. The method also includes providing a set of common instructions and first and second sets of optional instructions. The application program has a first functionality when the application program includes the set of common instructions and the first set of optional instructions. The application program has a second functionality different from the first functionality when the application program includes the set of common instructions and the second set of optional instructions. The method further includes modifying the modifiable data if a desired functionality for the application program is different from the current functionality of the application program. The method still further includes causing the application program to include either the first or second set of optional instructions based on the modifiable data to obtain the desired functionality. | 09-24-2009 |
Cheryl A. Pickett, Blue Bell, PA US
Chris A. Pickett, Clinton, TN US
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20110015914 | SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL SIMULATION DEVICE - An apparatus for simulating special nuclear material is provided. The apparatus typically contains a small quantity of special nuclear material (SNM) in a configuration that simulates a much larger quantity of SNM. Generally the apparatus includes a spherical shell that is formed from an alloy containing a small quantity of highly enriched uranium. Also typically provided is a core of depleted uranium. A spacer, typically aluminum, may be used to separate the depleted uranium from the shell of uranium alloy. A cladding, typically made of titanium, is provided to seal the source. Methods are provided to simulate SNM for testing radiation monitoring portals. Typically the methods use at least one primary SNM spectral line and exclude at least one secondary SNM spectral line. | 01-20-2011 |
Christopher C. Pickett, Farmington, CT US
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20130143232 | METHODS FOR THE DETECTION AND MONITORING OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Disclosed herein are methods of detecting and/or prognosing myocardial infarction by detecting a proteolytic fragment of caspase-3 such as the p17 fragment or the p12 fragment. The myocardial infarction can be STEMI or NSTEMI. | 06-06-2013 |
Daryl Pickett, Pryor, OK US
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20100326009 | CERAMIC FIBER MODULES - An insulating block for lining an interior surface of a furnace wall. The block is comprised of at least two insulating module sections. Each module section is formed from two or more layers of a ceramic (material) blanket. The layers of the ceramic blanket are held together by one or more plastic fasteners, each plastic fastener comprised of an elongated fiber portion that is dimensioned to extend at least partially through at least two of the layers and enlarged end sections dimensioned to engage the layers. The layers of the blanket are held together side-by-side by the plastic fasteners. A support member has at least one anchor rod (tube) affixed thereto. The insulating module sections are mounted on the anchor rod. | 12-30-2010 |
David Pickett, Portland, OR US
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20140010706 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING CASTINGS - A method of processing a casting is described. The method comprises removing a mold from a cast metal part without cold working surfaces of the cast metal part and thermally treating the cast metal part. The method can further comprise finishing the surfaces of the cast metal part after thermally treating such that any cold working of the surfaces of the cast metal part occurs after thermally treating such that no recast layer is formed in the cast metal part. | 01-09-2014 |
David Anthony Pickett, Orrville, OH US
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20100056850 | SUPRAPATELLAR EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION APPARATUS - An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automatic and preset timing for inflation and deflation of the bladder system is used to simplify use of the apparatus. | 03-04-2010 |
20120165711 | SUPRAPATELLAR EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION APPARATUS - An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automatic and preset timing for inflation and deflation of the bladder system is used to simplify use of the apparatus. | 06-28-2012 |
20140276287 | EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION APPARATUS - An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automatic and preset timing for inflation and deflation of the bladder system is used to simplify use of the apparatus. Depressurization of the cuffs may occur in a staggered fashion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309568 | SUPRAPATELLAR EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION APPARATUS - An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automatic and preset timing for inflation and deflation of the bladder system is used to simplify use of the apparatus. | 10-16-2014 |
David O. Pickett, Knoxville, TN US
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20120088680 | REAL-TIME PCR ASSAYS FOR RAPID DETECTION AND DIFFERENTIATION OF THE CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM TOXIN GENES A, B, E, AND F - Provided herein is a method for detecting the presence or absence of at least one of | 04-12-2012 |
Douglas M. Pickett, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20130076086 | REAR IMPACT HEAD DISPLACEMENT REDUCTION THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF STRAIN RATE HARDENING CUSHIONING MATERIALS - A head restraint for a seat includes a core support structure supporting a dual rate cushioning foam. The dual rate cushioning foam includes a dilatant material that changes from a first compression rate providing a first stiffness to a second compression rate providing a second stiffness in response to a strain rate in the dilatant material rising above a pre-defined limit. The first compression rate at the first stiffness provides a softer feel to the occupant for normal operation of the vehicle. The second compression rate at the second stiffness provides a stiffer resistance to resist the sudden rearward movement of the occupant's head in the event of a sudden rear impact. | 03-28-2013 |
20140217708 | OUTER COVER HAVING REINFORCING FIBERS FOR AN INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG DOOR - An outer cover for an airbag door of an instrument panel includes a substrate formed from a polymer. A score line is formed into a first surface of the substrate to define an airbag deployment tear seam. A fiber is embedded into and integrally formed with the substrate. The fiber is disposed adjacent to the score line to limit particle separation of the polymer outer cover during deployment of an airbag through the outer cover. | 08-07-2014 |
Evan Pickett, Medford, OR US
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20090194728 | Wide-Body Pneumatic Valve having Internalized Valve Actuator - A Wide-body Valve Having an Internalized Actuator is disclosed. The preferred valve provides exceptional conductance while also providing a compact valve and actuator package. The valve incorporates a geometry wherein the internal diameter of the valve is approximately 180% of the diameter of the valve's port. Furthermore, the stroke of the valve is preferably 30% or more of port diameter. Also, the valve actuator housing is designed to cooperate with the valve body housing such that the actuator housing is encapsulated within the valve body housing such that the valve part count and valve part volume is reduced over conventional valves. | 08-06-2009 |
Evan Pickett, Tigard, OR US
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20150068050 | POLE-ATTACHED POWER TOOL SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a pole-attached power tool system, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pole-attached power tool system may include a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region; a handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; an electric motor disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; a power tool disposed proximate to the second end of the pole; and a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor and the power tool to transfer power generated by the electric motor to the power tool. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068783 | POLE-ATTACHED POWER TOOL SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a pole-attached power tool system, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pole-attached power tool system may include a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region; a handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; an electric motor disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; a power tool disposed proximate to the second end of the pole; and a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor and the power tool to transfer power generated by the electric motor to the power tool. | 03-12-2015 |
Geoffrey Alexander Pickett, Sugar Land, TX US
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20140102789 | DUAL GRADIENT DRILLING SYSTEM - A dual gradient drilling system comprises a primary riser that is coupled to a drilling rig and a subsea wellhead and an auxiliary riser that is coupled to the drilling rig and to the primary riser by a fluid conduit that is disposed at a point between the drilling rig and the wellhead. The fluid conduit provides fluid communication between the primary riser and the auxiliary riser. A pump system is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit. A drive string is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is coupled to the pump system so as to operably couple the pump system to the drilling rig. | 04-17-2014 |
Greg M. Pickett, Ogden, UT US
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20110201435 | APPARATUS FOR A PLAYGROUND BOULDERING SLIDE - An apparatus is disclosed for climbing and sliding, including a first wall having a first interior surface and a first exterior climbing surface. The apparatus includes a second wall having a second interior surface and a second exterior climbing surface. The apparatus includes a slide having an upper end, a lower end, and a sliding surface descending between the first wall and the second wall. The sliding surface connects to the first interior surface and to the second interior surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of climbing holds. The plurality of climbing holds is secured to the first exterior climbing surface and to the second exterior climbing surface. | 08-18-2011 |
James Pickett, Schenectady, NY US
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20090143553 | TULIPALIN COPOLYMERS - Copolymers are disclosed comprising structural units derived from α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone, styrene, methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile. The copolymers may be used as protective layers in multilayer articles that include UV sensitive substrate materials. The multilayer articles may also include a silicone hardcoat. | 06-04-2009 |
James Byron Pickett, Portland, IN US
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20130240177 | NESTED HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger assembly includes at least first and second coils adapted to contain a fluid therein and at least two support members securing the coils. Each of the first and second coils are individually formed of at least one tube including an inlet at an uppermost extent thereof and an outlet at a lowermost extent thereof and include a vertical column containing a plurality of horizontal rows and a plurality of bends at opposite ends of the horizontal rows and fluidically interconnecting the horizontal rows thereof in series to define a serpentine configuration. The first and second coils are adjacent each other and nested so that the horizontal rows of the first coil are parallel to the horizontal rows of the second coil and at least some of the horizontal rows of the first coil are disposed between adjacent pairs of the horizontal rows of the second coil. | 09-19-2013 |
James E. Pickett, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130224476 | INFRARED RADIATION ABSORBING ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In an embodiment, a method for making an infrared radiation absorbing coating comprises: forming an ITO coating mixture comprising ITO and a first coating matrix, wherein the first coating matrix comprises the partial condensate of a silanol of the formula R | 08-29-2013 |
James E. Pickett, Schenectady, NY US
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20160060469 | INFRARED RADIATION ABSORBING ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In an embodiment, a silicone coating composition, comprises a coating matrix comprising a partial condensate of a silanol of the formula R | 03-03-2016 |
20160060485 | INFRARED RADIATION ABSORBING ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In an embodiment, a silicone coating composition, comprises a coating matrix, comprising the partial condensate of a silanol of the formula R | 03-03-2016 |
James Edward Pickett, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130233374 | MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED SOLAR MODULES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A monolithically integrated cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) module includes a first electrically conductive layer and an insulating layer. The first electrically conductive layer is disposed below the insulating layer. The PV module further includes a back contact metal layer and a CdTe absorber layer. The back contact metal layer is disposed between the insulating layer and the CdTe absorber layer. The PV module further includes a window layer and a second electrically conductive layer. The window layer is disposed between the CdTe absorber layer and the second electrically conductive layer. At least one first trench extends through the back contact metal layer, at least one second trench extends through the absorber and window layers, and at least one third trench extends through the second electrically conductive layer. A method for monolithically integrating CdTe PV cells is also provided. | 09-12-2013 |
James W. Pickett, Gillespie, IL US
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20100032063 | Lead-free nontoxic explosive mix - The present invention is directed to a lead-free, nontoxic pyrotechnic composition, comprising: 30-80 wt % of bismuth subnitrate; and 10-50 wt % of a fuel, wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to a lead-free, nontoxic priming composition, comprising: 20-80 wt % of the above nontoxic pyrotechnic composition; 20-50 wt % of an initiator explosive; and 2-10 wt % of a sensitizer, wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. | 02-11-2010 |
Jamie L. Pickett, Macomb, MI US
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20120317508 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL VISUALIZATION OF STATUS AND PROGRESS OF A PROCESS - A method of tracking status and progress of a process is presented and described herein. The method provides a plurality of markers that can be visualized in three dimensions, where each of the plurality of markers represents a respective trackable event. The markers are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration that visually indicates current status of a plurality of trackable events corresponding to the plurality of markers, and the three-dimensional configuration is updated over time to visually indicate an updated status of the plurality of trackable events. The markers and the three-dimensional configuration may be realized using a tangible model or a virtual model that is generated and rendered on a display element. | 12-13-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Pickett, St. Louis, MO US
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20130322616 | CRYPTIC NOTES AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - A computer-implemented method is described. A message is received from a user via a user interface of a computer device. The message includes at least first and second portions. A virtual cryptic note is generated that includes the first portion of the message arranged in a first orientation, and the second portion of the message arranged in a second orientation that is rotated relative to the first orientation, with the second portion of the message overlapping the first portion of the message. The virtual cryptic note is provided to the user. Cryptic notes can be useful and entertaining, particularly when used online, in email and/or in social media. | 12-05-2013 |
Jeremy Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140258122 | FRAUD DETECTION BASED ON AGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION - Systems and methods for determining trustworthiness of a user are described. The methods include receiving information provided by the user to set up a new financial account, extracting contact information from the received information, transmitting the contact information to a third party to determine an age of the contact information, receiving the age of the contact information, and based on the age, assigning a confidence metric, wherein the confidence metric is associated with the trustworthiness of the user. | 09-11-2014 |
Jeremy Dale Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20150082440 | DETECTION OF MAN IN THE BROWSER STYLE MALWARE USING NAMESPACE INSPECTION - Methods and systems for detecting fraudulent activity are described. A user types in a web address in his or her browser to request a webpage from a server, and the server communicates the webpage to the user. The communicated webpage includes a document object model (DOM) inspector and/or a JavaScript (JS) namespace inspector. The DOM inspector and JS namespace inspector detect anomalous DOM elements and anomalous JS namespace elements respectively. The DOM inspector and JS namespace inspector discover objects on the rendered webpage that should not be there. | 03-19-2015 |
John Edward Pickett, Sanford, NC US
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20090104553 | Methods and apparatus for providing a liquid coating for an organic photoconductive drum - A method of cleaning and coating a used organic photoconductive drum is disclosed. Using this method remanufacturers can reliably reuse certain used organic photoconductive drums which could not be reused without this method. The method comprises providing a used organic photoconductive drum, cleaning the surface of the used organic photoconductive drum, applying a new surface layer comprising a non-volatile non-polar dielectric fluid such as a silicone oil with a viscosity of less than 200 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. The resulting liquid surface on the used organic photoconductive drum provides wear resistance, and improved electrical characteristics allowing the used organic photoconductive drum to be used at least a second time. | 04-23-2009 |
20090324809 | Methods and Apparatus for Providing a Liquid Coating for An Organic Photoconductive Drum - A method of cleaning and coating a used organic photoconductive drum is disclosed. Using this method remanufacturers can reliably reuse certain used organic photoconductive drums which could not be reused without this method. The method comprises providing a used organic photoconductive drum, cleaning the surface of the used organic photoconductive drum, applying a new surface layer comprising a non-volatile non-polar dielectric fluid such as a silicone oil with a viscosity of less than 200 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. The resulting liquid surface on the used organic photoconductive drum provides wear resistance, and improved electrical characteristics allowing the used organic photoconductive drum to be used at least a second time. | 12-31-2009 |
John O. Pickett, Houston, TX US
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20110036566 | ATTACHMENT OF CONTROL LINES TO OUTSIDE OF TUBULAR - Disclosed is a downhole apparatus including a tubular and at least one support extending radially outwardly of an outer surface of a radially outward most member of the tubular. At least one cover is secured to the at least one support defining a protected space between the at least one cover and the outer surface. Further disclosed is a downhole tubular system including at least two tubular apparatus, each tubular apparatus including at least one tubular and at least one support extending radially outwardly of an outer surface of a radially outward most member of the tubular. At least one cover is secured to the at least one support defining a protected space between the at least one cover and the outer surface. The system further includes at least one coupling clamp located at a coupling of the at least two tubular apparatus. | 02-17-2011 |
Joseph S. Pickett, Henderson, NV US
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20130146096 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AND STERILIZING PRODUCT LINES - System and method for cleaning a product line of a fluid dispensing system. The cleaning system includes a first container that contains liquid and a second container that contains gas such that the cleaning system is attached to the product line of a liquid dispensing system so that cleaning fluid can be pumped through the line that has gas pockets therein. The gas pockets work to create sheer within the product line in order to clean biomass and other contaminates from within the product line. | 06-13-2013 |
Kathleen Pickett, Uncasville, CT US
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20090323892 | Breast Tomosynthesis System With Shifting Face Shield - Breast imaging using any one of a mammography system, a tomosynthesis system, or a fused system that selectively takes either or both of mammography images and tomosynthesis images, further uses a patient shield that moves closer to and further away from the patient's chest and head, between (1) an access position that facilitates the technologist's access to adjust the patient's breast while the breast is being compressed and (b) a protective position in which the shield helps protect the patient from collision with moving components and from x-ray exposure of tissue other than the tissue that is to be imaged. | 12-31-2009 |
20110087132 | Needle Breast Biopsy System and Method for Use - A tilted needle biopsy assembly is provided for mounting on an x-ray system. Because the biopsy needle is angled relative to at least one of the detector and the x-ray source, x-ray imaging may be performed during the biopsy procedure without interference by the biopsy device. The angled biopsy needle additionally allows improved access to the axilla and chest wall of the patient. The stereotactic biopsy device of the present invention may be coupled to any x-ray system, whether upright or prone, including but not limited to mammography systems, tomosynthesis systems, and combination mammography/tomosynthesis systems. The system flexibly supports the use of any mode of image capture (i.e., scout, two dimensional mammogram, three-dimensional reconstructed volume) for either or both target visualization and target localization. With such an arrangement, a needle biopsy assembly having improved patient coverage is provided for use with a variety of different x-ray imaging platforms. | 04-14-2011 |
Kathy Pickett, Uncasville, CT US
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20140058286 | Table for Performing Medical Procedures - The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient. | 02-27-2014 |
Kenneth Pickett, Edison, NJ US
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20150292755 | REMOVABLE, UNIVERSAL COVER FOR AIR DUCT REGISTER - The present disclosure describes a filtration system that can be used with existing air duct registers on a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The filtration system has a number of layers that limit the contamination of in home air with common pollutants such as mold, bacteria, dander, odors, and the like. The filtration system may also provide for a scent that is dispersed through natural use of the HVAC system. | 10-15-2015 |
Larry Pickett, Mahwah, NJ US
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20140250224 | ADVERSE EVENT DATA CAPTURE AND ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Electronic capture of adverse event information includes selective input of adverse event information into a machine in response to prompt provided to the user based on a site visit. Such adverse event information is forwardable to a location over a communication link. The machine produces one or more alerts, if adverse event information has been input, after a prescribed period of time has transpired unless the machine is informed that the same information has already been forwarded to the location. In a preferred embodiment, the customer is a clinician. Optionally, received adverse event information can be parsed to audit whether any of the information, in fact, concerns an adverse event. Systems and software concerning related technological improvements are disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
Lindsey Michelle Pickett, Seattle, WA US
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20090321490 | LAPTOP COMPUTER CARRIER - Various embodiments of laptop computer carriers with simple, low cost constructions are disclosed herein. One disclosed embodiment comprises a shoulder strap, a hinge pocket that forms a closed loop with the shoulder strap and that is configured to hold a hinged spine of the laptop computer, and a retainer coupled with the strap and configured to retain a side edge of the base portion of the laptop computer. | 12-31-2009 |
Lori Pickett, Jasper, GA US
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20120107543 | System for Providing an Informative Temporary Tattoo for a Traveler - Disclosed is a system providing both personal and medical information regarding a traveler using a temporary tattoo. The temporary tattoo is applied to the wearer's body at an appropriate place to indicate a medical condition or emergency contact information. The temporary tattoo can also provide personal information in multiple languages and entered by the wearer. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark A. Pickett, Bolingbrook, IL US
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20110270740 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MORTGAGE LIFECYCLES - A method, a system and a computer program are provided for creating unprecedented transparency in mortgage markets. The system includes a fully integrated, web-based exchange platform that provides lenders, buyers, securitization participants and regulators all access to real-time reporting of housing market data. System technology stores and analyzes data on consumer profiles, approved and denied mortgage applications, appraisals and vendors, and any services they provide to any mortgage application. The data can then be used by regulators for forensic and predictive analysis that will support their ability to better manage fraud and predatory lending practices or any other aspect of the mortgage lending process. It will also enable better purchasing decision-making for home buyers. The system technology has the ability to drive system-wide accountability. | 11-03-2011 |
20140222658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MORTGAGE LIFECYCLES - A method, a system and a computer program are provided for creating unprecedented transparency in mortgage markets. The system includes a fully integrated, web-based exchange platform that provides lenders, buyers, securitization participants and regulators all access to real-time reporting of housing market data. System technology stores and analyzes data on consumer profiles, approved and denied mortgage applications, appraisals and vendors, and any services they provide to any mortgage application. The data can then be used by regulators for forensic and predictive analysis that will support their ability to better manage fraud and predatory lending practices or any other aspect of the mortgage lending process. It will also enable better purchasing decision-making for home buyers. The system technology has the ability to drive system-wide accountability. | 08-07-2014 |
Matthew D. Pickett, Plano, TX US
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20150081982 | SHIELDING A MEMORY DEVICE - A method of shielding a memory device ( | 03-19-2015 |
Peter B. Pickett, Lexington, KY US
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20090169239 | Cleaner Blade Lubrication for a Printer Belt Component - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for removing contaminants from a belt in a printer. A blade is provided that contacts with the belt surface to form a nip where the belt is configured to either receive an image for transfer to a sheet of media or transport media within the printer for receipt of toner images. The blade surface is coated with a fluoropolymer resin in combination with a polymeric binder. The coated blade/belt provides a reduced coefficient of friction at the nip to reduce belt stall and/or belt flipping, which may lock the blade to the belt and prevent further printer operation. The coated blade/belt herein is particularly useful when applied to printing operations that utilize chemically processed toner. | 07-02-2009 |
Peter Brown Pickett, Lexington, KY US
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20090074445 | Devices And Methods For Removing Toner From A Belt Within An Image Forming Apparatus - The present application is directed to devices and methods for removing toner from a belt within an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the device includes a housing that forms an enclosed interior space. The housing may include an inlet that leads into the interior space. A blade may be positioned in proximity to the inlet to remove the toner from the belt and direct it into the inlet. An auger may be rotationally positioned within the interior space to move the toner along a longitudinal width of the device. An agitating member may be rotationally positioned within the interior space to move the toner from the inlet towards the auger. The agitating member may include a flexible arm that contacts against at least one of the blade and the auger during rotation. | 03-19-2009 |
20090252541 | TONER TRANSFER BELT WITH TEXTURED SURFACE FOR ENHANCED TRANSFER AND METHOD OF FORMING TEXTURED SURFACE - An intermediate toner transfer belt includes an endless member made of a layer of a material having an endless functional surface adapted to transfer a toner image. The layer of material is textured so as to define a multiplicity of protruding portions of the material spaced apart from each other and integral with and extending outwardly from a remaining base portion of the material. The protruding portions have outer tips spaced apart from one another with outer surfaces thereon also spaced apart from one another such that the endless surface of the endless member is formed by the spaced apart outer surfaces of the outer tips of the protruding portions of the material. Further, the protruding portions are irregular in pattern and shape relative to one another and generally undulate toward and away from the remaining base portion of the material. | 10-08-2009 |
20100142981 | System for Tailoring a Transfer NIP Electric Field for Enhanced Toner Transfer in Diverse Environments - A system for tailoring a transfer nip electric field includes a transfer roll, a backup roll forming a transfer nip with the transfer roll, and a pre-nip roll positioned upstream from the transfer and backup rolls and the transfer nip such that a toner image-supporting transfer belt moving past the pre-nip, transfer and backup rolls separately makes contact with, wraps partially around, and rotates each of the rolls as a media sheet is fed into the transfer nip after first passing through a gap defined between the pre-nip and transfer rolls such that by presetting the position, geometry and charge of the pre-nip roll relative to the transfer and backup rolls and the transfer belt an electrical field at the transfer nip can be tailored for enhanced toner transfer from the transfer belt to the media sheet. | 06-10-2010 |
20110044733 | Backup Roll with Capacitive Coating and an Imaging Device Transfer Station Employing the Backup Roll - A toner transfer station of an electrophotographic imaging device employs a backup roll having an inner electrically grounded cylindrical metal base core and an outer surface layer disposed about the inner base core. The outer surface layer may be formed of a polyurethane elastomer material to provide a capacitive coating with a thickness greater than 15 microns, a dielectric constant less than 12 and a resistivity of less than 3.00E+13 Ohm-cm. | 02-24-2011 |
20110280598 | Device for Determining and Adjusting Transfer Voltage in an Imaging Apparatus and a Method Thereof - A device and method for determining and applying a transfer voltage in an imaging apparatus is provided. A servo voltage is determined based in part upon a change in an environmental condition. A determination is made whether or not to perform a new transfer servo operation based upon at least one of an amount of time passing since the last transfer servo operation was performed and a comparison of the determined servo voltage and a servo voltage used in a prior transfer servo operation. A transfer servo operation includes charging a photoconductive drum to a charge corresponding to a printing voltage. | 11-17-2011 |
20110293327 | Method for Increasing Useful Life of an Image Forming Apparatus - An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of photoconductive drums, each photoconductive drum transferring a portion of a toner image to an intermediate transfer member. The photoconductive drums are individually rotated to a printing speed such that a downstream photoconductive drum starts rotating prior to an adjacent upstream photoconductive drum starts image transfer. Similarly, an upstream photoconductive drum starts deceleration when its following downstream station has transferred image. | 12-01-2011 |
Roy C. Pickett, Charlotte, NC US
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20080281792 | CONVERSION OF DATA FROM A FIRST FILE TYPE TO A SECOND FILE TYPE FOR USE BY A TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INVENTORY SYSTEM - Data files produced by one inventory scan are converted for use by a different inventory process so that multiple inventory scans to address multiple inventory processes are avoided. A subset of the categories of data from a first data file is extracted and included in a second data file. The second data file is provided with a different file type and format than the first data file. Additional information may be provided within the second data file such as data provided as user input and/or data that is looked-up from other sources. The second data file is uploaded to an inventory process such as by being sent to a file transfer protocol server where it is available for subsequent consideration by an inventory server. | 11-13-2008 |
Scott Pickett, Martinsville, VA US
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20090181242 | Exterior window film - A transparent exterior window film composite comprising a base sheet material having an outer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film layer which has been surface treated to elevate adhesion thereto and which is impregnated with an ultra violet light absorber (UVA), the treated surface being coated with a UV stabilized acrylic polymer or co-polymer undercoat having a UV stabilized hard coat layer thereon formed from at least one aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer and at least one multifunctional acrylate monomer, the primer layer having a thickness which is at least as thick as the hard coat. | 07-16-2009 |
20110027553 | Exterior Window Film - A transparent exterior window film composite comprising a base sheet material having an outer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film layer which has been surface treated to elevate adhesion thereto and which is impregnated with an ultra violet light absorber (UVA), the treated surface being coated with a UV stabilized acrylic polymer or co-polymer undercoat having a UV stabilized hard coat layer thereon formed from at least one aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer and at least one multifunctional acrylate monomer, the undercoat layer having a thickness which is at least as thick as the hard coat. | 02-03-2011 |
Scott E. Pickett, Martinsville, VA US
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20110308693 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Window Films - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 12-22-2011 |
20120276373 | Weather Resistant Exterior Film Composite - This invention relates to film composites with a single coating of hard coat material which have a significant improved adhesion together with improved weather resistance while also increasing resistance to abrasion and cracking. In one embodiment, this film composite is comprised of a transparent base sheet having on one side thereof a weather resistant hard coat comprised of: at least one multifunctional acrylate monomer or oligomer; a dual-curable resin comprising an aliphatic urethane acrylate resin having isocyanate functional groups and an aliphatic urethane acrylate having hydroxyl functional groups; an ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer; and a photoinitiator. | 11-01-2012 |
20130105069 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Films | 05-02-2013 |
20130342899 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Window Films - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 12-26-2013 |
20140065439 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Window Films - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 03-06-2014 |
20140072786 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Window Films - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 03-13-2014 |
20140101919 | Low Emissivity and EMI Shielding Films - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 04-17-2014 |
20150301244 | LOW EMISSIVITY AND EMI SHIELDING WINDOW FILMS - A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin. | 10-22-2015 |
Seth Pickett, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080247279 | EXTERNAL LOAD PORT MAGAZINE AND STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An external load port magazine for use with a storage unit includes a casing detachably mountable on an exterior of the storage unit and defining therein a space for holding at least one item to be loaded into the storage unit. An opening is formed in the casing for enabling automatic withdrawal or insertion of the at least one item from or into the space when the casing is mounted on the exterior of the storage unit. A mechanism is provided for moving the at least one stored item towards the opening. | 10-09-2008 |
20080267363 | Telephonic recording system and method - A telephonic recording method comprises recording, by an electronic device, a live conversation with at least one participant to form a recorded live conversation. The telephonic recording method further comprises presenting a portion of the recorded live conversation beginning at a segment selected by a user while continuing to record the live conversation. | 10-30-2008 |
Shane Pickett, Rose Hill, KS US
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20130247444 | Collared Fishing Lure with Pivotable Hook - A collared fishing lure having a pivotable hook. The fishing lure can include a head, a stem extending from the head, the stem having a collar disposed at a distal end thereof, the diameter of the collar being greater than the diameter of the stem, a coupling, disposed at the distal end of the stem, for removably attaching a hook thereto, the coupling adapted to allow the hook to pivot with respect to the stem. | 09-26-2013 |
Shawn Pickett, Wake Forest, NC US
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20090260038 | MERGING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE INFORMATION - Techniques are disclosed herein for merging EPG data associated with a variety of program sources. In one aspect, EPG data is accessed for different program sources and rules are selected that define how entries in the EPG data are to be merged. The rules may be selected based on whether the EPG data was collected in-band or out-of-band. In addition, the merging rules can be dependent on the program source, which allows the flexibility of applying different rules to different program sources. The EPG data from the different program sources is merged into a single EPG based on the selected rules. | 10-15-2009 |
Shawn E. Pickett, Sammamish, WA US
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20140372511 | Content Pre-Render and Pre-Fetch Techniques - Content pre-render and pre-fetch techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a likelihood is predicted of subsequent navigation to content associated with a network address based at least in part on monitored navigation performed by a computing device to one or more network addresses. A determination is then made whether to cause the computing device to pre-fetch and pre-render the content based at least in part on the prediction. | 12-18-2014 |
Steve Pickett, Spencer, IN US
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20080255553 | RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION DEVICE - A RF ablation device includes a probe assembly that has an elongate cannula having a lumen disposed interiorly of an external wall of the cannula. The elongate cannula includes a plurality of slots formed within the external wall that provide access to the lumen. The probe assembly includes an electrode member that is slidably disposed within the elongate cannula, the electrode member including a plurality of tines configured for passage through the plurality of slots. The slots are disposed in a staggered arrangement or pattern about the external wall of the cannula. The staggered arrangement of slots may be used in a monopolar or bipolar arrangement of the electrodes on the cannula. A bipolar arrangement of electrodes using the staggered configuration produces larger ablation areas in a shorter period of time as compared to prior designs. | 10-16-2008 |
20090064492 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RF ABLATION PROBE WITH UNIBODY ELECTRODE ELEMENT - An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g., to proximally evert. | 03-12-2009 |
20090247987 | Drainage Catheter - A catheter includes a shaft formed of a first material, the shaft including a shaft lumen extending therethrough from a proximal opening to a distal end of the shaft and an abutting member coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the abutting member being formed of a second material stiffer than the first material and forming an abutting surface at least partially covering a distal end of the shaft lumen in combination with a distal tip coupled to the abutting member, the distal tip including a tip lumen extending therethrough to a distal opening. | 10-01-2009 |
20100280514 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RF ABLATION PROBE WITH UNIBODY ELECTRODE ELEMENT - An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g., to proximally evert. | 11-04-2010 |
20110137310 | RF ABLATION PROBES WITH TINE VALVES - A tissue ablation probe is provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft, at least one electrode tine carried by the elongated shaft, at least one tine exit from which the electrode tine(s) can be deployed from the elongated shaft and retracted within the elongated shaft, and a sheath covering the electrode tine exit(s). The sheath may, e.g., line an exterior surface of the elongated shaft or an interior surface of the elongated shaft. The sheath has at least one tine valve (e.g., a slit) positioned over the electrode tine exit(s) and configured to open when the electrode tine is deployed and to close when the electrode tine(s) is retracted. In one embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to open in response to pressure exerted during deployment of the electrode tine(s). In another embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to hinder the entry of biological material within the elongated shaft. In one embodiment, the sheath is pliable, such that the tine valve(s) can more easily hinder the entry of the biological material. | 06-09-2011 |
20120271296 | RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION DEVICE - A RF ablation device includes a probe assembly that has an elongate cannula having a lumen disposed interiorly of an external wall of the cannula. The elongate cannula includes a plurality of slots formed within the external wall that provide access to the lumen. The probe assembly includes an electrode member that is slidably disposed within the elongate cannula, the electrode member including a plurality of tines configured for passage through the plurality of slots. The slots are disposed in a staggered arrangement or pattern about the external wall of the cannula. The staggered arrangement of slots may be used in a monopolar or bipolar arrangement of the electrodes on the cannula. A bipolar arrangement of electrodes using the staggered configuration produces larger ablation areas in a shorter period of time as compared to prior designs. | 10-25-2012 |
20130283607 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RF ABLATION PROBE WITH UNIBODY ELECTRODE ELEMENT - An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g., to proximally evert. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289553 | RF ABLATION PROBES WITH TINE VALVES - A tissue ablation probe is provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft, at least one electrode tine carried by the elongated shaft, at least one tine exit from which the electrode tine(s) can be deployed from the elongated shaft and retracted within the elongated shaft, and a sheath covering the electrode tine exit(s). | 10-31-2013 |
Steve A. Pickett, Spencer, IN US
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20120330397 | Stent Delivery Systems and Methods for Making and Using Stent Delivery Systems - Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide catheter. A push catheter may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter. A stent may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter and disposed adjacent to a distal end of the push catheter. An attachment mechanism may be coupled to the push catheter that is configured to engage the stent. The attachment mechanism may include a base and at least one cantilever extending from the base. | 12-27-2012 |
Terence D. Pickett, Waukee, IA US
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20090000249 | Automated system for in-field storage, traceability and unloading of harvest products of harvested material from a harvesting machine - A system for collecting a harvested product is provided. The system may include a continuously constructed flexible container for collecting the harvested product. For instance, the continuously constructed flexible container is a continuous sheet of flexible material such as plastic. A sealing device may be included within the system which is operationally coupled to the continuously constructed flexible container to allow the container to be sealed in discrete increments. Further, the system includes a traceability device operationally coupled to each of the discrete increments of the continuously flexible container to allow the harvested product included within each increment to be tracked. The use of the continuously constructed flexible container allows the harvested product to be collected continuously. | 01-01-2009 |
20090157259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GUIDANCE TOWARDS A FAR-POINT POSITION FOR A VEHICLE IMPLEMENTING A SATELLITE-BASED GUIDANCE SYSTEM - The present invention is a method for providing guidance towards a far-point position for a vehicle implementing a satellite-based guidance system. The method | 06-18-2009 |
20130045067 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED UNLOADING OF AN AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL - A system for managing the transfer of agricultural material from a material-transferring vehicle to a material-receiving vehicle. An unloading chute is adapted to transfer material from a first storage container of the material-transferring vehicle to a material-receiving vehicle alongside the material-transferring vehicle. A location-determining receiver is adapted to estimate position data for guiding the material-transferring vehicle. An image sensor is mounted on the material-transferring vehicle or the first storage container for estimating a lateral separation distance between the first storage container and the material-receiving vehicle for receiving the material. An electronic data processing system guides the material-transferring vehicle based on the estimated position data and the estimated lateral separation distance, to maintain a generally constant target lateral separation distance between the material-transferring vehicle and the material-receiving vehicle during the transfer of the material. | 02-21-2013 |
20160057921 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEERING OF AN IMPLEMENT ON SLOPED GROUND - A target steering angle is detected, where the target steering angle is associated with an implement steering system for tracking a planned implement path. A data processor determines whether or not the implement steering angle is at or near a maximum steering angle toward a lateral upslope of ground. The data processor determines whether the implement is aligned with the planned implement path. A controller or data processor adjusts a target vehicle steering angle of the vehicle to guide the implement toward the lateral upslope in alignment with the planned implement path such that the implement tracks the planned implement path if the implement steering angle is at or near the maximum steering angle. | 03-03-2016 |
20160081276 | UTILIZING CROP MOISTURE DATA - As a module is formed, characteristics of the module are sensed by the module forming machine. A module record is generated that includes a module identifier, a module location, and one or more sensed characteristics. The module record is output for use by other machines or systems. | 03-24-2016 |
20160086032 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING IMAGE DATA - An evaluator can determine whether there is a material change in the observed parameter of a crop or field with respect to average measurements of the observed parameter. A location-determining receiver is adapted to determine a location of a vehicle corresponding to the material change in the observed parameter. An imaging device is adapted to collect the image data for a time interval associated with the material change. A data processor is arranged for associating the image data with the corresponding location data and storing the image data and corresponding location data in a data storage device. | 03-24-2016 |
Terence Daniel Pickett, Waukee, IA US
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20090292412 | Vehicular Guidance System Having Compensation for Variations in Ground Elevation - A system and method of guiding a vehicle comprises establishing elevation data and corresponding location data for a work area. A particular location of a vehicle within the work area is determined. Roll data and pitch data are estimated corresponding to the particular location. The vehicle is guided based upon the estimated roll data and the pitch data such that the vehicle follows a desired path. | 11-26-2009 |
Thomas J. Pickett, Warren, MI US
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20150030794 | ADHESIVE TAPE RELEASE LINER - An adhesive tape includes a base tape layer, an adhesive layer, and a release liner. The adhesive layer is applied to the base tape layer and includes a tacky surface. The release liner is arranged on the tacky surface, and is also configured for removal from the base tape layer to thereby uncover the tacky surface. The release liner is constructed from a film that is characterized by a microstructure having polymer chains with a multi-axial orientation such that the release liner has substantially equivalent strength in multiple non-parallel directions. A method of affixing a component to a panel via the adhesive tape is also disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
20150360441 | SWISS CHEESE ATTACHMENT - A two-piece part may include a first portion defining at least one through hole and a second portion may be cast such that the second portion extends through the through hole thereby mechanically interlocking the first portion and the second portion together. | 12-17-2015 |
Thomas J. Pickett, Troy, MI US
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20100196629 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MOLDING - A vehicle molding includes a first elongated component formed of a first material and a second elongated component formed of a second material. The first material has a first coefficient of linear thermal expansion and the second material has a second coefficient of linear thermal expansion. The second elongated component defines a plurality of holes. A difference between the first coefficient of linear thermal expansion and the second coefficient of linear thermal expansion is at least 20×10 | 08-05-2010 |
Timothy Michael Pickett, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080257820 | Apparatus and Method for Treating Fgd Blowdown or Similar Liquids - A process has steps of one or more of aerobic treatment to remove COD and nitrify a waste stream, anoxic treatment to denitrify a waste stream, anoxic treatment to remove selenium and anaerobic treatment to remove heavy metals and sulphur. The process may be used to treat, for example, FGD blow down water. The process may further include one or more of (a) membrane separation of the waste stream upstream of the anoxic digestion to remove selenium, (b) dilution upstream of the biological treatment step, (c) physical/chemical pretreatment upstream of the biological processes or dilution step to remove TSS and soften the waste stream, or (d) ammonia stripping upstream of the biological treatment steps or dilutions step. These processes may be provided in a variety of suspended growth or fixed film reactors, for example a membrane bioreactor or a fixed film reactor having a GAC bed. Processes for biological treatment of inorganic compounds in a fixed medium reactor is described including steps of one or more of maintaining desired ORP levels, optionally by controlling nutrient addition, and removing solids or gas bubbles from the medium bed. | 10-23-2008 |
20100300963 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING FGD BLOWDOWN OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS - A process has steps of one or more of aerobic treatment to remove COD and nitrify a waste stream, anoxic treatment to denitrify a waste stream, anoxic treatment to remove selenium and anaerobic treatment to remove heavy metals and sulphur. The process may be used to treat, for example, FGD blow down water. The process may further include one or more of (a) membrane separation of the waste stream upstream of the anoxic digestion to remove selenium, (b) dilution upstream of the biological treatment step, (c) physical/chemical pretreatment upstream of the biological processes or dilution step to remove TSS and soften the waste stream, or (d) ammonia stripping upstream of the biological treatment steps or dilutions step. These processes may be provided in a variety of suspended growth or fixed film reactors, for example a membrane bioreactor or a fixed film reactor having a GAC bed. Processes for biological treatment of inorganic compounds in a fixed medium reactor is described including steps of one or more of maintaining desired ORP levels, optionally by controlling nutrient addition, and removing solids or gas bubbles from the medium bed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110186489 | GASIFICATION GREY WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, a grey water treatment system includes an oxidation reactor for oxidizing grey water. The grey water treatment system also includes a biological reduction and precipitation system with microbes designed to remove one or more target components from the oxidized grey water. | 08-04-2011 |
20120024798 | Selenium Removal Using Chemical Oxidation and Biological Reduction - Selenium in the form of a reduced species such as selenocyanate is oxidized to produce an oxidized selenium species such as selenate or selenite, and then a biological reduction process is used to remove selenium from the oxidized selenium species. In an example, a chemical oxidant is added to a wastewater containing selenocyanate to produce selenate and selenite. The partially treated wastewater is then fed to a reactor containing a fixed media supporting a biofilm with selenium reducing organisms. The selenium in the selenate and selenite is reduced to an insoluble form of selenium, such as elemental selenium, which precipitates from the wastewater. | 02-02-2012 |
20120152761 | SELENIUM SEPARATION AND RECOVERY FROM BIOREACTOR SLUDGE - Wastewater containing soluble selenium is treated in a bioreactor. Microorganisms in the reactor reduce the selenium to elemental selenium, which is insoluble. The elemental selenium is discharged from the reactor in waste sludge. The sludge is treated to recover selenium. In one method, the sludge is washed with chemicals, for example surfactants, and agitated to disrupt the adhesion of the selenium particles to the cells. The selenium particles are then separated from the cells using a physical separation process such as a centrifuge or differential filtration. In another method, the sludge is de-watered or dried to a very high solids content. The selenium particles are dissolved using an oxidizer under high pH conditions. A solids fraction is removed from the resulting slurry. A resulting selenium brine is further refined to recover the selenium. | 06-21-2012 |
20130270181 | SELENIUM REMOVAL USING CHEMICAL OXIDATION AND BIOLOGICAL REDUCTION - Selenium in the form of a reduced species such as selenocyanate is oxidized to produce an oxidized selenium species such as selenate or selenite, and then a biological reduction process is used to remove selenium from the oxidized selenium species. In an example, a chemical oxidant is added to a wastewater containing selenocyanate to produce selenate and selenite. The partially treated wastewater is then fed to a reactor containing a fixed media supporting a biofilm with selenium reducing organisms. The selenium in the selenate and selenite is reduced to an insoluble form of selenium, such as elemental selenium, which precipitates from the wastewater. | 10-17-2013 |
20150034552 | Water Treatment System and Method for Removal of Contaminants Using Biological Systems - A novel biologically active water treatment system for removing contaminant from industrial effluent and method thereof is provided. A novel upflow bioreactor system having an expanded bed configuration and method for creating an expanded bed for release of gas without release of substantial precipitate is also provided. A novel downflow bioreactor system having an automated degas and backwash system is also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
20150151995 | Water Treatment System and Method for Removal of Contaminants Using Biological Systems - A novel biologically active water treatment system for removing contaminant from industrial effluent and method thereof is provided. A novel upflow bioreactor system having an expanded bed configuration and method for creating an expanded bed for release of gas without release of substantial precipitate is also provided. A novel downflow bioreactor system having an automated degas and backwash system is also provided. | 06-04-2015 |
Timothy P. Pickett, Rochester, MN US
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20090204956 | MULTIPLE-MODE SOFTWARE LICENSE ENFORCEMENT - A computer implemented method, for multiple-mode software license enforcement on a client, including encoding in the software at least one predetermined event that occurs prior to a validation of the software program and encoding it with different functional states. The software's resulting modification may be of reduced or increased functionality or both reduced and increased functionality. The predetermined events may be the elapsing of a predetermined length of time, the entry of a valid registration key or an act of validating. Each of these events may take place a multiple number of times. | 08-13-2009 |
20100088412 | CAPACITY SIZING A SIP APPLICATION SERVER BASED ON MEMORY AND CPU CONSIDERATIONS - A SIP workload can be defined. A number of nodes of a SIP application server needed to handle the SIP workload can be determined based upon memory considerations. A number of nodes of the SIP application server needed to handle the SIP workload can be determined base upon CPU considerations. The SIP application server can be capacity sized based upon a greater of the determined number of nodes based upon memory consideration and the determined number of nodes based upon CPU considerations. | 04-08-2010 |
Timothy Paul Pickett, Rochester, MN US
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20090122704 | Limiting Extreme Loads At Session Servers - A method, system and computer program product for limiting extreme loads and reducing fluctuations in load at session servers. An admission rate controller of a SIP router calculates the “deflator ratio” equal to the average number of in-dialog messages received over a first fixed interval of time divided by the average number of out-of-dialog messages received over a second fixed interval of time. Further, the admission rate controller calculates the “dampening ratio” equal to the maximum number of messages allowed over a period of time divided by the number of messages admitted over a previous time interval. When an overload condition has been detected, the admission rate controller calculates the maximum number of out-of-dialog messages to be sent to its associated SIP server based on the deflator and dampening ratios. In this manner, a smoother transition from the overload condition to the non-overload condition may occur. | 05-14-2009 |
20090122705 | Managing Bursts of Traffic In Such a Manner as to Improve The Effective Utilization of Session Servers - A method, system and computer program product for managing bursts of traffic. A counter, referred to herein as a “frequency counter,” is incremented during those time intervals an overload condition is detected and is decremented during those time intervals an overload condition is not detected. An overload condition may refer to when the number of out-of-dialog messages exceeds a threshold value corresponding to the maximum number of out-of-dialog messages that should be accepted and forwarded to an associated session server. If the count of the frequency counter exceeds some pre-configured value, then traffic that exceeds the threshold for the overload condition is stopped from being sent to the associated session server. Otherwise, traffic that exceeds the threshold for the overload condition is permitted to be sent to the associated session server. By managing bursts of traffic in such a manner, the effective utilization of session servers is improved. | 05-14-2009 |
Tracey L. Pickett, Atlanta, GA US
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20150047098 | Knitted Rain Cap - A rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance includes a brimless hat and a cap. The brimless hat consists of an aesthetic exterior layer and the cap consists of a waterproof layer. The cap is placed within the brimless hat such that the aesthetic exterior layer is visible when the rain hat is worn by a user. When the hat is worn, a lining is in contact with the user's hair. However, the waterproof layer prevents rain water from reaching the user's hair through the lining. A cap opening of the cap can be altered through an adjustable band of the cap. The cap and the brimless hat can be fixed or detachably attached together. The lining includes a storage bag that can be used for storage when the cap and the brimless hat are not used. | 02-19-2015 |
Trevor Pickett, Nixa, MO US
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20140166712 | Dashboard Handgun Holster - A holster for securing a handgun to the dashboard of a car is provided. The handgun holster is adjustably attached to the lower portion of the dashboard, typically below the steering wheel. | 06-19-2014 |