Sutherland, US
Alexander James Sutherland, Nashua, NH US
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20140047413 | Developing, Modifying, and Using Applications - Among other things, a continuous framework is provided with which users can interact, on one or more platforms that support web standards, and which supports: (a) the hosting of applications, (b) the publication of hosted applications to a portal within the framework, and (c) the creation and direct editing of files, including text files, that embody those applications and conform to web standards. | 02-13-2014 |
Ben Sutherland, Annapolis, MD US
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20080256762 | Wire tie - The present invention relates to a tie for wrapping around an article, including an arcuate portion on a first portion of the tie; and a movable locking device on a second portion of the tie, the movable locking device adapted to couple to the arcuate portion. | 10-23-2008 |
Brian Sutherland, Chicago, IL US
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20150253005 | POROUS METAL FOAM BURNER - A gas burner including a gas distribution element and a metal foam matrix burner covering the distribution element. A heat sink partially surrounds, and is spaced apart from, the metal foam matrix. The heat sink has an open end to vent exhaust emissions. The gas burner provides reduced nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide emissions and effective heat transfer modes (conduction, convection and radiation) compared to state-of-the-art burner technologies. | 09-10-2015 |
Carl Emil Sutherland, Baden, PA US
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20110017016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AND REMOVING IRON FROM A HEARTH - A system and method for cooling and removing metallic iron and other aggregate from a moving hearth is provided. Cooling may be provided by a secondary cooling system and a spray cooling system in a cooling zone. The secondary cooling system may include an arrangement of coolant tubes for absorbing heat. A flow of nitrogen may be provided through the cooling zone. The spray cooling system may provide evaporative cooling. Aggregate removal may be provided by a magnetic removal system, a plow system, and a sweeper system. The magnetic removal system uses a magnetic device and a moving belt to remove iron materials. The plow system uses a plow to separate and remove aggregate from the moving hearth. The sweeper system may use a vacuum device to pull materials from the moving hearth. | 01-27-2011 |
Charles Sutherland, Houston, TX US
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20150130375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN EMERGENCY LOWERING KIT - A method and apparatus are disclosed for lowering a load on a direct current hoist motor during an electrical power interruption, the method including but not limited to determining in a crane processor that the electrical power interruption has occurred; and providing a brake assist current to shunt field on the direct current hoist motor to produce a counter torque in the hoist motor. | 05-14-2015 |
Colin Sutherland, Morristown, NJ US
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20120280875 | SPHERICAL PERTURBATION OF AN ARRAY ANTENNA - The present invention provides a high-performance and small sized helical antenna element and array thereof for use in an aircraft communication system or the like, where stringent spatial restrictions and gain requirements generally apply. The performance of the array is enhanced by increasing the lateral distances between the antenna elements over a portion of the elements where the windings thereof have high current amplitude. The sweeping envelope of the array is maintained small by recovering the initial distancing over a portion of the elements where the windings thereof have low current amplitude. | 11-08-2012 |
Collin Sutherland, Florida, FL US
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20160120008 | MUSICAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A musical display assembly includes a housing. A processor is coupled to the housing. An actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor to actuate and de-actuate the processor. An electronic memory is coupled to the housing and the processor. The electronic memory stores music. Each of a pair of speakers is coupled to the housing and to the processor to emit the music. A display is coupled to the housing and the processor. A plurality of light emitters is electrically coupled to a conductor. Thus, the light emitter may be displayed in a desired arrangement. A plurality of data ports is provided. Each of the data ports is coupled to the housing and the processor. The conductor is electrically coupled to a selected one of the data ports wherein each of the light emitter emits light in a pattern corresponding to a rhythm of the music. | 04-28-2016 |
Daniel B. Sutherland, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20140074557 | AGGREGATING BUSINESS ANALYTICS ARCHITECTURE AND CONFIGURATOR - A computer implemented method, a data processing system, and a computer program product are provided for designing an architectural solution. Functional requirements and nonfunctional requirements of the architectural solution are received. Responsive to receiving the functional requirements and nonfunctional requirements, first level outputs are produced. Further input is received through a guided questionnaire based on the first level outputs. Responsive to receiving the further input, a list of client specific components and subcomponents, a client specific solution reference architecture, and a set of reference links is produced. | 03-13-2014 |
20140351023 | AGGREGATING BUSINESS ANALYTICS ARCHITECTURE AND CONFIGURATOR - A computer implemented method, a data processing system, and a computer program product are provided for designing an architectural solution. Functional requirements and nonfunctional requirements of the architectural solution are received. Responsive to receiving the functional requirements and nonfunctional requirements, first level outputs are produced. Further input is received through a guided questionnaire based on the first level outputs. Responsive to receiving the further input, a list of client specific components and subcomponents, a client specific solution reference architecture, and a set of reference links is produced. | 11-27-2014 |
20150039358 | DATA PERSISTENCE TECHNOLOGY CONFIGURATOR - A computer system receives data persistence requirements necessary for a system architecture. The computer system identifies one or more data persistence technology attributes corresponding to the received data persistence requirements. The computer system determines one or more data persistence technology products having one or more of the identified data persistence technology attributes. The computer system, based on a priority of data persistence requirements, determines at least one data persistence technology product from the one or more determined data persistence technology products for the system architecture. | 02-05-2015 |
David P. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
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20080223097 | HIERARCHICAL CYLINDER LOCK SYSTEMS - A hierarchical lock system includes a first cylinder lock having a cylindrical plug, rotatable, reciprocating tumbler pins, a slider disposed within the plug and a side bar that cooperates with the cylinder plug, the slider, and the tumbler pins to control rotation of the lock. A second cylindrical lock includes a cylindrical plug, reciprocating tumbler pins, a slider, and a side bar that cooperates with the cylindrical plug and the slider. A first key is configured to open both the first and second locks by elevating and rotating the tumbler pins, and moving the slider to an unlocked position with respect to the side bar. A second key is able to open only the second cylindrical locks by elevating but not rotating the tumbler pins and by moving the slider to an unlocked position with respect to the side bar. | 09-18-2008 |
20090241620 | Cylinder Lock and Auxiliary Locking Mechanism - A tumbler pin lock includes an auxiliary locking mechanism including an auxiliary locking pin to provide enhance locking in addition to the locking provided by the tumbler pins so that the lock remains locked even if the tumblers are picked or bumped into their unlocked positions. | 10-01-2009 |
Dennis W. Sutherland, Marion, IA US
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20140343767 | Braking Systems and Methods for Determining Dynamic Braking Data for a Braking Model for a Train - Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining dynamic braking data for use in a braking model of at least one train, the method including: (a) determining at least one initial safety factor; (b) determining at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor based at least partially on (i) the expected dynamic braking force, and (ii) specified retarding forces of the train; and (c) determining at least one new safety factor based at least partially on the at least one initial safety factor and the at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor. Also disclosed are braking systems including dynamic braking for a train having at least one locomotive. | 11-20-2014 |
Devin J. Sutherland, Royal Oak, MI US
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20160001687 | Noise Reduction Coating For Use On Dark Colored Foam - A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle includes a frame assembly for supporting a seat occupant in the vehicle, a foam pad supported by the frame assembly, and a trim cover covering the foam pad. A noise reduction coating is applied to the foam pad between the foam pad and the frame assembly to reduce noise from movement therebetween. The noise reduction coating includes a fluorescent additive from the group consisting of: vitamin A, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, gypsum, talc, opal, agate, quartz, amber, chlorophyll, quinine, n-propanol, n-butanol, diacetone alcohol, xylene, and cresol. | 01-07-2016 |
Donna Sutherland, Green Brook, NJ US
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20110318741 | BIOMARKERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS - Provided herein are the biomarkers for predicting or monitoring the efficacy of a treatment for psoriasis. The use of certain cell markers and mRNA levels as biomarkers to predict whether a psoriasis treatment is likely to be successful is also provided. Further, the expression of these genes or cell markers can be used to monitor progress of treatment effectiveness and patient compliance in psoriasis patients who are receiving treatment. | 12-29-2011 |
Donna J. Sutherland, Green Brook, NJ US
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20150038511 | TREATMENT OF IMMUNE-RELATED AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Provided herein are methods of using compounds and compositions for modulating leukocytic activity, including activity of B cells and/or T cells monocytes, macrophages, and other lymphoid or myeloid-derived cell types, in immune-related diseases or inflammatory diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions and dosing regimens for use in the methods are also provided herein. | 02-05-2015 |
Don R. Sutherland, Romeo, MI US
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20080283006 | LOW-LOAD OPERATION EXTENSION OF A HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - A method for extending the low-load operation of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine includes employing a valve actuation device creating a negative valve overlap, thereby trapping and recompressing combusted gases within a combustion chamber, the device effecting increasingly longer negative valve overlap as engine load decreases, injecting during the negative valve overlap a fraction of fuel into the recompressed combusted gases, and igniting the fuel with a heat source during the negative valve overlap. | 11-20-2008 |
Ian J. Sutherland, Grosse Pointe, MI US
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20090266397 | SOLAR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND OPTIONAL SOLAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PROPULSION - A product includes a vehicle battery, capable of being charged using solar energy, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, arranged in at least one of series or parallel, forming an array that produces a self-regulated voltage and current for charging the vehicle battery using solar energy, and an electrical connection linking the array to the vehicle battery. | 10-29-2009 |
20120028140 | THERMAL HYDROGEN COMPRESSOR - A compressor for compressing a gas. The compressor receives the gas at a base pressure from a source and provides the gas at a higher pressure to a target. The compressor includes a series of pressure vessels and a one-way valve between the vessels, where a first pressure vessel is coupled to the source and a last pressure vessel is coupled to the target. For one period of time, every other pressure vessel in the series is heated starting with the pressure vessel coupled to the source. As the pressure in the heated pressure vessels increases as a result of the heat, the gas is sent to a next pressure vessel in the series of pressure vessels. After some period of time, the other alternating sequence of pressure vessels is heated to move the gas along the series of pressure vessels from the source to the target. | 02-02-2012 |
Ivan E. Sutherland, Portland, OR US
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20130080815 | SYNCHRONIZING TIMING OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - An integrated circuit includes a first pipeline with multiple stages of asynchronous circuits. Note that a stage in the first pipeline communicates with a stage in a corresponding second pipeline with multiple stages of asynchronous circuits on another integrated circuit via connectors. Furthermore, a first state wire preceding the stage in the first pipeline provides advanced notice to a first state wire preceding the stage in the second pipeline of subsequent communication between the stage in the first pipeline and the stage in the second pipeline so that the stage in the second pipeline has time to amplify a signal received from the stage in the first pipeline, thereby facilitating approximately synchronous operation of the stages in the first and second pipelines. | 03-28-2013 |
20130088212 | DETERMINING SPACING USING A SPATIALLY VARYING CHARGE DISTRIBUTION - A semiconductor die is described. This semiconductor die includes a driver, and a spatial alignment transducer that is electrically coupled to the driver and which is proximate to a surface of the semiconductor die. The driver establishes a spatially varying electric charge distribution in at least one direction in the spatial alignment transducer, thereby facilitating determination of a vertical spacing between a surface of the semiconductor die and a surface of another semiconductor die. In particular, a spatial alignment sensor proximate to the surface of the other semiconductor die may detect an electrical field (or an associated electrostatic potential) associated with the spatially varying electric charge distribution. This detected electric field may allow the vertical spacing between the surfaces of the semiconductor dies to be determined. | 04-11-2013 |
20130154608 | DETERMINING ALIGNMENT USING A SPATIALLY VARYING CHARGE DISTRIBUTION - A semiconductor die is described. This semiconductor die includes a driver, and a spatial alignment transducer that is electrically coupled to the driver and which is proximate to a surface of the semiconductor die. The driver establishes a spatially varying electric charge distribution in at least one direction in the spatial alignment transducer, thereby facilitating determination of a spatial alignment in more than one direction between the semiconductor die and another semiconductor die. In particular, a spatial alignment sensor proximate to the surface of the other semiconductor die may detect an electrical field (or an associated electrostatic potential) associated with the spatially varying electric charge distribution. This detected electric field may allow the vertical spacing between the surfaces of the semiconductor dies and/or an angular alignment of the semiconductor dies to be determined. | 06-20-2013 |
20140082036 | PERFORMING A DIVISION OPERATION USING A SPLIT DIVISION CIRCUIT - The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for using a split division circuit that includes a first divider that is optimized for a first range of divisor values and a second divider that is optimized for a second range of divisor values; the first range is distinct from the second range. During operation, the circuit receives a divisor for the division operation. The circuit: determines whether the divisor is in the first range or the second range to determine whether the first divider or the second divider should perform the division operation; performs the division operation in the selected host divider; and then outputs the result that was generated by the selected host divider. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082037 | PERFORMING QUOTIENT SELECTION FOR A CARRY-SAVE DIVISION OPERATION - The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for performing quotient selection in an iterative carry-save division operation that divides a dividend, R, by a divisor, D, to produce an approximation of a quotient, Q=R/D. During a divide operation, a divider approximates Q by iteratively selecting an operation to perform for each iteration of the carry-save division operation and then performing the selected operation. The operation for each iteration is selected based on the current partial sum bits of a partial remainder in carry-save form (rs) and the current partial carry bits of a partial remainder in carry-save form (rc). More specifically, the operation is selected from a set of operations that includes: (1) a 2X* operation; (2) an S1 & 2X* operation; (3) an S2 & 2X* operation; (4) an A1 & 2X* operation; and (5) an A2 & 2X* operation. | 03-20-2014 |
Jack Edgar Sutherland, Saint Augustine, FL US
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20100130072 | INTEGRAL BONDING ATTACHMENT - An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure. | 05-27-2010 |
20110186352 | INTEGRAL BONDING ATTACHMENT - An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure. | 08-04-2011 |
Jackson Sutherland, Simpsonville, SC US
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20150299949 | DISPERSE DYEING OF TEXTILE FIBERS - A process for dyeing textile fibers employs a colorant medium comprising a disperse dye and an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer selected from vinyl ester-based copolymers, alkyl acrylate copolymers, alkyl methacrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof. The textile fibers are passed through at least one dye bath containing the colorant medium to deposit the colorant medium at least on the surface of the fibers. The fibers with the colorant medium deposited thereon are then passed between padding rollers to distribute the colorant medium through the fibers, whereafter the fibers are heated to cure the copolymer and bond the disperse dye to the fibers. | 10-22-2015 |
Jamie Sutherland, Austin, TX US
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20120244144 | PERTUSSIS ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful to treat respiratory diseases such as whooping cough. Further, compositions and methods of immunizing are provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20140193401 | PERTUSSIS ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful to treat respiratory diseases such as whooping cough. Further, compositions and methods of immunizing are provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Jason Sutherland, Hastings, MI US
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20090095234 | WATER HEATER AND SYSTEM FOR INSULATING SAME - A water heater and method of assembling the water heater are disclosed. The method includes the step of positioning an insulation member around a water tank. An expandable tube is positioned at an elevation between a top surface and a bottom surface of the insulation member. An outer shell is positioned over the water tank, the insulation member, and the expandable tube to at least partially encapsulate the water tank. The expandable tube is expanded to compress at least a portion of the insulation member against the water tank or the outer shell. Foam insulation is delivered into a space defined adjacent the top surface of the insulation member and between the water tank and the outer shell. The foam insulation is substantially limited from traveling past the expandable tube when the expandable tube is maintained in an expanded state. | 04-16-2009 |
Jeanette N. Sutherland, Cedar Park, TX US
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20080263496 | Enhanced routing grid system and method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263497 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263498 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
20090070726 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 03-12-2009 |
Jeff Sutherland, Mogadore, OH US
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20110180580 | PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeffery Sutherland, Mogadore, OH US
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20090285655 | PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple. | 11-19-2009 |
Jeffrey W. Sutherland, Mogadore, OH US
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20130098963 | PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes methods and apparatus for discharging a fastener. In particular embodiments, the invention comprises a fastener-dispensing device comprising a fastener striker in operational communication with a striker driving means. The fastener-dispending device also includes a device body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion containing the striker driving means and the lower portion containing the striker, wherein the upper portion is pivotable in a sideways direction relative to the lower portion. Further embodiments includes a method of discharging a fastener from a fastener-discharging device, the method comprising providing the fastener-discharging device of the prior embodiment, pivoting the upper portion of the device body relative the lower portion of the device body, and discharging a fastener from the fastener-discharging device while the upper portion of the device body is pivoted relative the lower portion of the device body in accordance with the prior step. | 04-25-2013 |
Joe B. Sutherland, San Antonio, TX US
Joel Sutherland, Somerville, MA US
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20150242819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SCHEDULING INEFFICIENCIES USING PREDICTIVE MODELS - Systems and methods are presented for scheduling appointments efficiently by generating predictive models using historical appointment data and using these models to predict in advance whether an appointment will be a no-show or a cancellation. The predictive models may be based on logistic regression methods, support vector machines, or neural networks. If the model predicts that an appointment in a particular time-slot will probably be a no-show/cancellation, a scheduling system may decide to double-book that time-slot in order to reduce scheduling inefficiency. | 08-27-2015 |
John Sutherland, Provo, UT US
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20100077205 | System and Method for Cipher E-Mail Protection - The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclose a security transformation system which includes an e-mail client, a cipher proxy, a dictionary database and an Internet e-mail system. The system is capable of generating and receiving messages and performing a cipher substitution and encryption of key fields of messages when they are stored at a user's Internet e-mail system. When the messages are received or accessed the system permits deciphering and decrypting the message using a reverse security transformation The preferred embodiments of the method of the present invention comprises steps of generating and receiving messages at an Internet e-mail system, performing a security transformation on said messages, encrypting said messages, updating a cipher dictionary at a cipher proxy, and decoding and decrypting the messages when accessed by a user. | 03-25-2010 |
John Cody Sutherland, Niwot, CO US
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20080244851 | DETACHABLE BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A quick release detachable brush includes a disk having a first side and a second side. The disk has at least one brush attached to the first or the second side or both. The center of the disk has an aperture. A shaft is provided with an elongated portion and a head that is complimentary to the aperture in the disk. The shaft engages the aperture to removably secure the disk to the shaft. | 10-09-2008 |
Lee Sutherland, Longmont, CO US
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20130057864 | TIME-SYNCHRONIZED TDLAS MEASUREMENTS OF PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of absorption spectroscopy to determine a rapidly variable gas parameter. The method includes transmitting light from a synchronization light source to a synchronization detector. The transmitted light is periodically interrupted by a moving mechanical part between the synchronization light source and synchronization detector. The output from the synchronization detector is used to generate a repeating time signal having variable phase delay. This signal is used to control the timing of laser spectroscopy wavelength scans. Multiple spectroscopic scans may be repeated at multiple selected time signal phase delay and the results averaged for each phase. Apparatus for implementing the above methods are also disclosed. | 03-07-2013 |
Lee A. Sutherland, Longmont, CO US
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20100027159 | MAGAZINE-BASED DATA CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive. | 02-04-2010 |
Lisa A. Sutherland, Durham, NC US
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20110236862 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 09-29-2011 |
20120208151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 08-16-2012 |
Lloyd A. Sutherland, Boca Raton, FL US
Marjorie Sutherland, Reno, NV US
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20100047831 | DIAGNOSIS OF ANTHRAX INFECTION BY DETECTION OF CAPSULAR ANTIGEN IN URINE - The present invention provides methods useful for diagnosis of anthrax by detection of capsular polypeptide in serum, urine, or other biological samples. | 02-25-2010 |
Mark Sutherland, Chicago, IL US
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20140069854 | DRAIN COVER FOR GENERALLY OPEN FLAT DRAINAGE AREAS WITH DEBRIS BLOCKAGE AND OPEN DRAINAGE PORTIONS - A drain cover having a main drainage surface with relatively larger apertures or openings therein, comprising generally 50 percent of the surface, so that larger debris is accepted into a related drain pipe when a depending skirt portion of the drain cover, having smaller perforations, becomes clogged. In this way a two-layer drainage system for a generally flat surface is provided that allows draining of water and small particulates alone when possible, but upon the clogging of the smaller openings the generally flat surface can be protected from flooding by allowing larger particulates to drain into the main drainage surface. The main drainage surface is held above the flat surface by the depending skirt, at a level of 3/8 to 1 inch above the flat surface. When the depending skirt openings are clogged the water and debris will rise until allowed to drain into the larger openings of the main drainage surface. | 03-13-2014 |
Mark A. Sutherland, Sterling, MA US
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20120014621 | DISPOSABLE UROLOGY DRAINAGE BAG - A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
20140068863 | Multi-Axis Joint for a Spar of a Limb Holder - A patient support apparatus includes a surgical table and a limb support unit coupled to the surgical table. The limb support unit includes a support platform coupled to the surgical table in a fixed position, a first limb holder coupled to the support platform in a fixed position relative to the support platform, and a second limb holder coupled to the support platform and spaced apart from the first limb holder. The first limb holder includes a multi-axis joint coupled to the support platform in a fixed position and a spar coupled to the multi-axis joint to move relative to the support platform while supporting a patient's limb that has been coupled to the spar. | 03-13-2014 |
20160051432 | RELEASE HANDLE MECHANISMS FOR A SPAR OF A LIMB HOLDER - A patient support apparatus includes a surgical table and a limb support unit coupled to the surgical table. The limb support unit includes a support platform coupled to the surgical table in a fixed position, a first limb holder coupled to the support platform in a fixed position relative to the support platform, and a second limb holder coupled to the support platform and spaced apart from the first limb holder. The first limb holder includes a multi-axis joint coupled to the support platform in a fixed position and a spar coupled to the multi-axis joint to move relative to the support platform while supporting a patient's limb that has been coupled to the spar. | 02-25-2016 |
20160106612 | MULTI-AXIS JOINT FOR A SPAR OF A LIMB HOLDER - A patient support apparatus includes a surgical table and a limb support unit coupled to the surgical table. The limb support unit includes a support platform coupled to the surgical table in a fixed position, a first limb holder coupled to the support platform in a fixed position relative to the support platform, and a second limb holder coupled to the support platform and spaced apart from the first limb holder. The first limb holder includes a multi-axis joint coupled to the support platform in a fixed position and a spar coupled to the multi-axis joint to move relative to the support platform while supporting a patient's limb that has been coupled to the spar. | 04-21-2016 |
Michael Sutherland, Pelham, NH US
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20140094826 | Plication Lock Delivery System and Method of Use Thereof - A plication lock delivery system that enables a suture lock assembly to be delivered percutaneouly. The plication lock delivery system comprises a lock assembly that secures sutures in place, a control assembly that allows a clinician to engage a suture to a suture lock assembly, apply tension to the sutures to cause tissue plication, and deploy the lock assembly, and a catheter assembly. This plication lock delivery system can be used to repair mitral regurgitation percutaneouly or in an open-heart surgery. | 04-03-2014 |
20140275757 | Translation Catheters, Systems, and Methods of Use Thereof - The present teachings generally relate to translation catheter systems and method of using thereof in treating defective mitral valves. Specifically, a translation catheter system includes a catheter configured to move substantially laterally along the mitral annulus and the lateral movement of the catheter is substantially continuous and substantially adjustable. Accordingly, a method of using such a translation catheter includes advancing a first wire across the mitral annulus at a first treatment location, delivering a catheter at or near the first treatment location, moving the catheter substantially laterally to a second treatment location, and advancing a second wire across the mitral annulus, where the distance between the first and second treatment locations is substantially adjustable and optionally visualized. | 09-18-2014 |
20140379006 | Percutaneous Valve Repair by Reshaping and Resizing Right Ventricle - The present teachings provide devices and methods of treating a tricuspid valve regurgitation. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distances between two papillary muscles. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distances along the right ventricle wall. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the distance between the distance of right ventricle outflow track and the right ventricle wall. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by changing the right ventricle sphericity index. Another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for reshaping and resizing the right ventricle by reducing the tricuspid valve tethering height. | 12-25-2014 |
Michael J. Sutherland, Wylie, TX US
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20140340218 | Personal Safety Device - A system to provide safety information to a remote location may include a personal safety device to wirelessly transmit a safety signal, a wireless receiver to receive wireless the safety signal from the personal safety device and a wireless device to receive the signals from the wireless receiver. | 11-20-2014 |
20150081136 | Personal Safety Device System and Method - An automated personal safety system and method for detecting and communicating unsafe temperature conditions in an automobile is disclosed. The system/method includes a device comprising a temperature sensing unit that senses human body temperature and ambient temperature. A controller in the device detects changes between a programmed threshold temperature and sensed temperatures. When in an automobile, the device communicates unsafe conditions to an automobile electronics panel that reacts accordingly to alleviate the unsafe conditions before any support arrives to the automobile. The temperature data is also constantly monitored by a third party at a remote location. Another embodiment includes a system to detect device malfunctioning in real time and react accordingly to provide assistance. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael W. Sutherland, Lowell, MA US
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20110190874 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING VENOUS PRESSURE - Devices and method are disclosed for reducing pressure in a patient's vena cava and in the right atrium of a patient's heart. A valve is implanted in the inferior vena cava (IFC) between the patient's renal veins and hepatic veins. When pressure in a patient's IFC reaches high levels, i.e., the pressure differential across the valve reaches high levels, the valve automatically closes or begins to close. The closing is caused by the pressure of the patient's blood moving one or more flaps in the valve to a closed or near-closed position. This prevents excessive pressure in the upper or superior vena cava and the right atrium of the patient's heart. The device also includes a pressure relief feature that opens and allows retrograde flow of blood if the pressure differential exceeds a yet higher pressure. | 08-04-2011 |
20120109155 | HAND OPERATED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF A TISSUE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
20130267885 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN INTRA-ATRIAL PRESSURE RELIEF OPENING - The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for treating heart failure by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal. The present disclosure includes methods for creating and maintaining an opening in the atrial septum. Tools for making an opening and enlarging the opening are also disclosed. Use of the techniques and tools described herein prolongs the patency of an intra-atrial pressure relief opening. | 10-10-2013 |
Michael W. Sutherland, Pelham, NH US
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20120259263 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN INTRA-ATRIAL PRESSURE RELIEF OPENING - The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for treating heart failure by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal The present disclosure includes methods for creating and maintaining an opening in the atrial septum. Tools for making an opening and enlarging the opening are also disclosed. Use of the techniques and tools described herein prolongs the patency of an intra-atrial pressure relief opening. | 10-11-2012 |
20130041388 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique. | 02-14-2013 |
20130178783 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING ADJUSTABLE SIZES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178784 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING ADJUSTABLE SIZES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184633 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR RESIZABLE INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter and/or a removable and/or replaceable shunt portion. Devices may include absorbable materials, the absorption of which directly or indirectly causes alterations of the fluid flow capacities the devices. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184634 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING SELECTABLE FLOW RATES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. The devices are adapted to permit fluid flow across the membrane in which the device is implanted at first rate, and at a second rate, wherein a difference between the first rate and the second rate is not solely dependent upon variations in blood pressure differential across the membrane due to the heart's pumping cycle. | 07-18-2013 |
20130245646 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A device for suturing tissue includes a handle that has a proximal end and a distal end. The device also includes a generally hollow suturing needle including a pointed distal end, an opposite proximal end and an inner lumen having an suture exit port through which the suture exits. The device further includes a suture dispensing mechanism disposed within the handle and including an actuator which when manipulated by a user is configured to advance suture material within the handle such that the suture material is guided into the inner lumen of the hollow suturing needle and exits through the suture exit port. The device includes a safety mechanism that shields at least a portion of the needle. | 09-19-2013 |
20140276989 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A device according to one exemplary embodiment is a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle and suture assembly (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle assembly upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique that is familiar to a user based on experience with other surgical techniques. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133999 | HAND OPERATED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF A TISSUE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue. | 05-14-2015 |
20150148731 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING ADJUSTABLE SIZES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo. | 05-28-2015 |
20160022423 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR RESIZABLE INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter and/or a removable and/or replaceable shunt portion. Devices may include absorbable materials, the absorption of which directly or indirectly causes alterations of the fluid flow capacities the devices. | 01-28-2016 |
Patrick Sutherland, West Orange, NJ US
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20130166998 | Geographically-referenced Video Asset Mapping - This describes a method of mapping community assets by displaying geographically-referenced, informational videos. A user selects a geographic location and receives a representative map of the selected location from a proprietary website. This map is displayed on their video screen by a web browser, overlaid with a number of entity markers, each of which represents a place of interest related to the selected location. These markers include the geographically nearest of a group of different types of entities, including the nearest ATM, the nearest gas station, the nearest source of food and drink, the nearest medical facility, the nearest educational facility and the nearest public building. The map is scaled to ensure that all the markers are displayed at a position that corresponds closely to the physical location of the entity they represent. The user selects a marker and views a video containing information relevant to that place of interest. | 06-27-2013 |
Paul H. Sutherland, Suttons Bay, MI US
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20160030799 | TRACTION-SURFACED YOGA MAT - A rubber or foam type yoga mat whose top surface is formed with lateral ridges or swells running continuously from one side of the mat to the other to provide consistent, easily-cleaned traction for hands and feet without the need for a sticky surface material. In one embodiment, groups of closely-spaced small rounded ridges are formed in the mat surface, either over the full length of the mat or in spaced traction zones for hands and feet. In another embodiment, single wide swells are formed in the mat surface in traction zones, each swell sufficiently wide to support or span a hand or foot. The mat also includes an automatically aligned set of integrated fasteners for securing the mat in a rolled condition. | 02-04-2016 |
Peter Glen Sutherland US
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20150275463 | GROUND ENGAGING SHAFT - An apparatus and method for engaging a member within a soil formation. The apparatus comprises a shaft extending between top and bottom ends along a central axis and having at least one auger section therearound and a first plate, axially rotatably connected to the shaft. The apparatus may further comprise a second plate rotatably connected to the shaft above the first plate which may have connectors for engagement with a corresponding adjacent plate. The method comprises locating the shaft above a soil formation and rotating the shaft into the soil formation so as to draw the first plate into the soil formation. | 10-01-2015 |
Richard L. Sutherland, Dayton, OH US
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20110102711 | Optimizing Performance Parameters For Switchable Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Optical Elements - Described herein are the materials, mechanisms and procedures for optimizing various performance parameters of HPDLC optical devices in order to meet differing performance requirements. These optimization tailoring techniques include control and independent optimization of switchable HPDLC optical devices to meet the demanding requirements of anticipated applications for, inter alia, the telecommunications and display industries. These techniques include optimization of diffraction efficiency, i.e., index modulation, polarization dependence control, haze, cosmetic quality, control of response and relaxation time, voltage driving for on and off switching, and material uniformity. This control and independent optimization tailors properties of switchable HPDLC optical devices according to the specific requirements of the application of the switchable HPDLC optical device. The invention disclosed herein retains the desirable attributes of the multi-functional acrylate system for forming HPDLC optical devices, but adds new materials to the acrylate system and/or new process control to the recording to optimize performance parameters as may be needed for specific applications. This results in high optical quality switchable holograms with good diffraction efficiency and low, stable switching voltage. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert Sutherland, Gilbert, AZ US
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20130224730 | PEPTIDE LIGANDS - A method of solid phase selection of peptide ligands for target proteins is presented. 15-20mers or greater are addressed in a microarray, and the target protein and optional competitor bound thereto and binding compared. A specific signal for the target protein indicates that a peptide has strong affinity for the target. Ligands can be coupled to solid supports and used for affinity purification of the target proteins as well as detection and modulation of target proteins. Specific peptide ligands for immuno-purifying norovirus. | 08-29-2013 |
Robert A. Sutherland, Scottsville, VA US
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20140216936 | Devices, Systems And Methods For Treatment Of Water With Electromagnetic Fields - Electromagnetic water treatment devices for applying electromagnetic fields to liquids, such as water are disclosed. The water treatment devices may include a water-immersible probe configured to generate electromagnetic output fields effective to remove scale, prevent the growth of scale and/or eliminate microbes in a water supply system. Systems and methods for treating water using the disclosed devices are also provided. | 08-07-2014 |
20150239757 | Devices, Systems And Methods For Treatment Of Liquids With Electromagnetic Fields - Devices, systems and methods for applying electromagnetic fields to liquids, such as water, to treat unwanted material in the liquid are disclosed. Such devices, systems and methods may include a cylindrically shaped, water-immersible probe configured to generate electromagnetic fields that are effective to treat unwanted materials, such as scale, and microbes in the water. | 08-27-2015 |
Robert Jude Sutherland, Houston, TX US
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20130130958 | HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS - A lubricating composition comprises a base oil and between | 05-23-2013 |
20130303418 | HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS - A lubricating composition comprises a base oil and between 10 ppm and 1000 ppm by mass of a viscosity modifier, the viscosity modifier comprising a polymer having a number average molecular weight greater than 500,000. The polymer's side-chains may be branched or unbranched. The polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, poly alpha olefin, poly internal olefin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-acrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-methacrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-aromatic copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene-acrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene-methacrylate copolymers, and combinations thereof. | 11-14-2013 |
Robert L. Sutherland, Kenesaw, GA US
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20150239628 | CARTON WITH RETENTION FEATURES - A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least a bottom panel. A retention tab can be for engaging at least a portion of an article of the plurality of articles and can be foldably connected to at least the bottom panel adjacent an opening in at least the bottom panel. The retention tab can comprise a distal portion foldably connected to a first proximal portion along a first fold line and to a second proximal portion along a second fold line. The first fold line can be spaced apart from the second fold line. The distal portion can be generally spaced apart from the bottom panel for engaging at least a bottom portion of at least one article, and each of the first proximal portion and the second proximal portion can extend from the bottom panel to the distal portion. | 08-27-2015 |
Robert L. Sutherland, Kennesaw, GA US
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20090101526 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and handle features for grasping and lifting the package. | 04-23-2009 |
20090127147 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers. The package has gussets for positioning the end panels and side panels around the containers. | 05-21-2009 |
20100078337 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINER - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package. | 04-01-2010 |
20100187295 | CARTON WITH INTERLOCKING DIVIDER - A package comprises a carton and a divider. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and at least two end flaps respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The divider has a divider panel that at least partially divides the interior of the carton and a securing flap that is connected to the divider panel. The securing flap is positioned between the overlapping end flaps of the carton, whereby the divider is at least partially secured to the closed end of the carton. | 07-29-2010 |
20100224676 | Packs and Methods of Erecting Packs - A pack includes a top panel, side panels, bottom panels, and retaining structures at each end of the pack. A packet can be disposed on a top surface of a container enclosed within the pack. | 09-09-2010 |
20110226845 | Package For Containers - A package for holding a plurality of articles. The package has panels that cooperate to at least partially form an interior of the package. The panels comprise a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the top panel. At least one opening is in the top panel for at least partially receiving at least a portion of one of the articles. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the top panel adjacent the at least one opening. The retention flap has a free edge for engaging at least one article of the plurality of articles. The retention flap is at least partially defined by at least one J-shaped cut. | 09-22-2011 |
20110284624 | Cartons With Dispenser Sections - A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel comprising a first lower side panel and a first upper side panel, a second side panel comprising a second lower side panel and a second upper side panel, a top panel, a first end panel, and a second end panel. A dispenser pattern defines a dispenser section at least in the first upper side panel, the top panel, the second upper side panel, and one of the first end panel and the second end panel. | 11-24-2011 |
20120104080 | CARTON WITH RETENTION FEATURES - A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, and at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel. The least one side panel has a first retention feature for retaining a first portion of at least one of the plurality of articles, and a second retention feature for retaining a second portion of the at least one of the plurality of articles. The first retention feature comprises at least two first openings and the second retention feature is spaced apart from the first retention feature. The second retention feature comprises at least two second openings respectively aligned with a respective one of the at least two first openings, and at least two retention flaps foldably connected at a respective fold line. The at least two retention flaps are positioned between the at least two second openings. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104082 | Carton With Interlocking Divider - A package comprises a carton and a divider. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and at least two end flaps respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The divider has a divider panel that at least partially divides the interior of the carton and a securing flap that is connected to the divider panel. The securing flap is positioned between the overlapping end flaps of the carton, whereby the divider is at least partially secured to the closed end of the carton. | 05-03-2012 |
20130043299 | Carton With Handle - A carton for carrying a plurality of articles includes a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel. The carton further includes a handle in at least the top panel. The handle comprises at least one handle flap foldably connected to the top panel at an arcuate fold line. The at least one handle flap is at least partially defined by a cut spaced apart from the arcuate fold line and extending across the top panel and into at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The at least one handle flap comprises at least two arcuate cuts for facilitating positioning of the at least one handle flap, each of the arcuate cuts comprises an end that is proximate to and spaced apart from the cut line. | 02-21-2013 |
20130104500 | Package For Containers | 05-02-2013 |
20130146649 | Carton With Handle - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first top panel and the second top panel are at least partially overlapped to form a top wall of the carton. A handle extends in at least the top wall. The handle can comprise at least a first handle portion of the first top panel and a second handle portion of the second top panel. The first handle portion can at least partially overlap the second handle portion, and the second handle portion can comprise a notch that is at least partially overlapped by an overlay portion of the first handle portion. | 06-13-2013 |
20130186045 | Carton With Handle and Dispenser - A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and a dispenser comprising a dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is at least partially defined by a tear line extending in at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The dispenser panel can be at least partially removable from the carton to create a dispenser opening. The carton also can comprise a handle for grasping and carrying the carton. The handle comprises a handle feature extending in at least the dispenser panel, and at least a portion of the handle can be removable from the carton with the dispenser panel. | 07-25-2013 |
20130240383 | Package for Containers - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package. | 09-19-2013 |
20140008423 | DIVIDER FOR PACKAGE - A divider for dividing at least two layers of articles in a package. The divider comprises a central panel, and at least one article attachment flap foldably connected to the central panel. The at least one article attachment flap is for attaching the divider to at least one of the articles as the divider and the articles are formed into the package. | 01-09-2014 |
20140027318 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels, and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers. The package has gussets for positioning the end panels and side panels around the containers. | 01-30-2014 |
20140042215 | CARTON WITH HANDLE - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least one top panel and a reinforcement panel. A single phase handle extends in the at least one top panel and the reinforcement panel. The single phase handle can comprise at least one grip portion extending adjacent a handle opening on one side of the at least one grip portion. The handle opening can comprise a first opening in the at least one top panel and a second opening in the reinforcement panel. The second opening can be generally aligned with the first opening. | 02-13-2014 |
20140346070 | Carton For Articles - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a bottom panel, a top panel, and a side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps can at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and the at least two end flaps can comprise a first end flap foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels at a first fold line and a second end flap foldably connected to the at least one panel at a second fold line. The second fold line is oblique relative to the first fold line. | 11-27-2014 |
20150191284 | CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS - A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first top panel foldably connected to a second top panel and a back panel. The second top panel can be oblique with respect to the first top panel and the back panel. A crown retention feature can be in the back panel adjacent the first top panel for at least partially receiving a top portion of a first article of the plurality of articles. A crown receiving opening can be in the second top panel spaced apart from the first top panel for at least partially receiving a top portion of a second article of the plurality of articles so that the top portion of the second article extends at least partially through the crown receiving opening. | 07-09-2015 |
Ronald Steven Sutherland, Show Low, AZ US
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Scott Sutherland, Hood River, OR US
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20130174467 | Automatic rod holder - The invention is an automatic rod holder with a frame and two opposed clamping jaws pivotally connected to the frame by parallel axes of rotation such that the clamping jaws exhibit a range of motion between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the closed configuration has a longitudinal opening defined by opposing concave portions of the clamping jaws configured to retain a rod. | 07-11-2013 |
Scott D. Sutherland, Rochester, MI US
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20140242325 | BLOW MOLDED ASSEMBLY WITH AN ATTACHMENT FASTENER PORTION, AND METHOD THEREOF - A blow molded assembly includes an attachment fastener portion integrated with a plastic component portion, and is formed by a blow molding process. The attachment fastener portion has a shaft and a base, where the base has at least one aperture and a bearing surface. The shaft extends from the bearing surface. The at least one aperture is configured to allow plastic for the plastic component portion to flow sufficiently through the base during the blow molding process such that the attachment fastener portion and the plastic component portion are integrated. The base of the attachment fastener portion may be substantially embedded within the plastic component portion. The shaft of the attachment fastener portion may be configured to receive a matable fastener such that the blow molded assembly may be attached to a structure. To accomplish this, the shaft may be threaded. | 08-28-2014 |
Shaun Sutherland, Manchester, NH US
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20150317384 | Methods and Systems for Graph Database Processing of Complex Entity Relationships - The present invention relates to systems and methods of graph database processing and displaying complex relationships in a computer implemented program, for ease of review by a user. | 11-05-2015 |
Steve Sutherland, Fort Worth, TX US
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20150149194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING MEDICAL BILLING - Systems and methods for providing medical information are provided in which a medical bill and line items summarized by the bill are received from a care provider. A revenue code in the bill and a subset of line items associated with it is identified. Respective line items are matched to corresponding generic description codes using a lookup table, thereby identifying generic codes for the line items. The generic codes are used to determine whether each line item is validly associated with the revenue code. A median charge for each line item is calculated based on historical charges by medical care providers in a relevant geographic region. A report is provided that provides, for each line item, the actual charge for the item from the bill, the median charge for the line item, and any flag indicating that the line item is potentially not validly associated with the corresponding revenue code. | 05-28-2015 |
Steve Sutherland, Henderson, NV US
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20090209329 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools as a Function of a Historical Composite Value - A method for establishing promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools associated with a plurality of gaming machines playable by a plurality of players. The gaming machine may be playable in first and second modes selectable by the player. The method includes opening a data session on the host computer (player tracking database) in response to a first input by one of the players on a selected gaming machine, allowing the player to select one of the first and second modes and to play the gaming machine in the selected one of the first and second modes, and recording information in the data session on the host computer. The method further includes the steps of closing the data session in response to the player choosing to play the game in the other of the first and second modes, establishing a first incremental value as a function of the recorded information in the data session and adding the first incremental value to a promotional progressive jackpot pool, and awarding at least a portion of the promotional progressive jackpot pool to a winning one of the players in response to an occurrence of predetermined promotional progressive jackpot conditions. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the promotional progressive jackpot system. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209330 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools in Response to a Change in Mode - A method for establishing promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools are provided. The system includes a host computer and a plurality of gaming machines playable by a plurality of players, connected to the host computer. Each gaming machine is playable in first and second modes selectable by the player and allows the player to select one of the first and second modes and to play the gaming machine in the selected one of the first and second modes. The promotional progressive jackpot pool is associated with the plurality of gaming machines. The host computer opens a data session on the host computer and records information in the data session on the host computer related to the player's play of the selected one of the gaming machines during the data session. The host computer closes the data session in response to the player choosing to play the game in the other of the first and second modes. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the promotional progressive jackpot system. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209331 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools from First and Second Gaming Machines with Different Theoretical Hold Value - A system and method establishes promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools. The system includes first and gaming machines usable by a plurality of players. The first gaming machine has a first theoretical hold value and the second gaming machine has a different second theoretical hold value. The promotional progressive jackpot pool is associated with the first and second gaming machines. A host computer is operatively coupled to the first and second gaming machines for establishing a first incremental value in response to a first player using the first gaming machine and adding the first incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool and for establishing a second incremental value in response to a second player using the second gaming machine and adding the second incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the progressive jackpot. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209332 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools from a User Selectable Subgroup of a Plurality Gaming Machines - A system and method for establishing a promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools includes a plurality of gaming machines usable by a plurality of players and a host computer operatively coupled to the plurality of gaming machines. The host computer allowing a system user to select a subset of the plurality of gaming machines, allows at least one or more players to use the subset of the plurality of gaming machines, responsively establishing at least one incremental value in response thereto, and adds the at least one incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool. The host computer further awards at least a portion of the promotional progressive jackpot pool to a winning one of the players in response to an occurrence of predetermined promotional progressive jackpot conditions. | 08-20-2009 |
20100087259 | Gaming machine cabinet - A gaming machine, including a first cabinet including a first display for displaying a first game or information for the gaming machine, a second cabinet including a second display for displaying a second game, and a third cabinet including an input device for playing the game, wherein an area of a top surface of the third cabinet is wider than an area of a bottom surface of the second cabinet or a bottom surface of the first cabinet. | 04-08-2010 |
20130281196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND RATING NON-GAMING ACTIVITIES - A system and method for tracking patron events at a plurality of devices is provided. The plurality of devices include electronic gaming machines and non-gaming machines. Each game device has a value associated therewith. The system includes a plurality of player tracking devices (each associated with one of the electronic gaming machines) and a server. The player tracking devices identify patrons interacting with the system, track wagers made by the patrons on the electronic gaming machines and record wager data. The server receives the wager data and stores the wager data in a database and receives transaction data associated with a transaction associated with the patrons use of the non-gaming devices and stores the transaction data in the database, and establishes a player rating associated with each player as a function of the wager data and the transaction data. | 10-24-2013 |
20130296022 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND RATING NON-GAMING ACTIVITIES - A system and method for tracking patron events at a plurality of devices is provided. The plurality of devices include electronic gaming machines and non-gaming machines. Each game device has a value associated therewith. The system includes a plurality of player tracking devices (each associated with one of the electronic gaming machines) and a server. The player tracking devices identify patrons interacting with the system, track wagers made by the patrons on the electronic gaming machines and record wager data. The server receives the wager data and stores the wager data in a database and receives transaction data associated with a transaction associated with the patrons use of the non-gaming devices and stores the transaction data in the database, and establishes a player rating associated with each player as a function of the wager data and the transaction data. | 11-07-2013 |
20140256396 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MATCHING GAME IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TRANSACTION ON A GAMING MACHINE - A matching game is triggered for play by a plurality of players while the players are performing a transaction. A matching rule is established for playing the matching game and a jackpot pool is established for awarding prizes to the players. The players are allowed to initiate a session by logging onto a gaming machine to perform the transaction and the players are identified. A selected set of symbols are established for each player and a match set of symbols are generated. The matching game is triggered in response to a predetermined trigger where only the players in the current session are eligible for the matching game. The match set of symbols are compared against each selected set of symbols. The prize is responsively awarded from the jackpot pool to each player whose selected set of symbols satisfies the matching rule. | 09-11-2014 |
20150127423 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND RATING NON-GAMING ACTIVITIES - A system and method for tracking patron events at a plurality of devices is provided. The plurality of devices include electronic gaming machines and non-gaming machines. Each game device has a value associated therewith. The system includes a plurality of player tracking devices (each associated with one of the electronic gaming machines) and a server. The player tracking devices identify patrons interacting with the system, track wagers made by the patrons on the electronic gaming machines and record wager data. The server receives the wager data and stores the wager data in a database and receives transaction data associated with a transaction associated with the patrons use of the non-gaming devices and stores the transaction data in the database, and establishes a player rating associated with each player as a function of the wager data and the transaction data. | 05-07-2015 |
Steven W. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
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20090322083 | OPTIMIZING CONVERTER PROTECTION FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATORS - An integrated fault and personnel protection system and method for a multi-thread converter in a wind turbine power system is provided. The structure and method provide for system optimization, as well as, arc flash protection. Fault sensing with means of removing power applied to the converter minimizes the energy available to produce an arc flash event. Sensing and disconnects devices for the protections are provided close to the source of energy to protect more of the system. Converter controls detect, identify and isolate faults selecting the best combinations of the novel specific fault isolation devices. Components are distributed into separate physical to enhance protection. | 12-31-2009 |
Steven Wade Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
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20120133152 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF WIND TURBINES - A cooling system for use in cooling an electrical component of a wind turbine is described herein. The cooling system includes a first heat exchange assembly that is coupled to the electrical component. The first heat exchange assembly is configured to transfer heat from the electrical component to a cooling fluid. A fluid distribution assembly is coupled to the first heat exchange assembly for selectively channeling the cooling fluid to the first heat exchange assembly. The fluid distribution assembly is configured to adjust a flowrate of the cooling fluid being channeled to the first heat exchange assembly to adjust a temperature of the component. | 05-31-2012 |
20140354244 | CONNECTION FOR IMPROVED CURRENT BALANCING IN A PARALLEL BRIDGE POWER CONVERTER - A power generation system may include a generator and a power converter coupled to the generator. The power converter may include a plurality of bridge circuits coupled in parallel. Each bridge circuit may be coupled to an inductor. In addition, the power converter may include a plurality of parallel shorting devices. The shorting devices may be coupled to the bridge circuits such that an impedance of the inductors is effectively coupled between the shorting devices and the generator. | 12-04-2014 |
20150244297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ICE AND/OR CONDENSATION FORMED ON A POWER COMPONENT - The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for reducing ice or condensation that forms on a power component of a wind turbine during a power outage. The method includes determining an ambient temperature near the power component; providing one or more parameters of the power component; determining a down time of the power component for the power outage; determining a wait time for the power component to stay offline as a function of the ambient temperature, the one or more parameters, and the down time of the power component; and, heating the power component for the wait time before supplying power to the power component such that a surface temperature of the power component is raised above the ambient temperature. As such, the method prevents the power component from being energized when condensation or ice may be present. | 08-27-2015 |
20150295398 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE - Renewable energy power systems, DC to DC converters, and methods for operating energy storage systems are provided. A system includes a power converter having a DC bus, and an energy storage system coupled to the DC bus of the power converter. The energy storage system includes an energy storage device and a switching power supply coupled between the energy storage device and the DC bus of the power converter. The switching power supply includes a plurality of switching elements, and an energy storage device protection circuit coupled between the plurality of switching elements and the energy storage device, the energy storage device protection circuit including a solid state switch. The switching power supply further includes a fuse coupled to the energy storage device protection circuit. | 10-15-2015 |
Thomas M. Sutherland, Montgomery, IL US
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20120125442 | Fluid Level Monitoring System and Method - A fluid level monitoring system may include a control panel having a plurality of input devices, each corresponding to a monitored fluid of a machine, and a plurality of indicators, each corresponding to one of the input devices. The indicators may provide visual displays of fluid level statuses for the monitored fluids. The fluid level monitoring system may further include a message display device that may display a fluid level status message for one of the monitored fluids based on the actuation of the corresponding input device of the control panel. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas Marvin Sutherland, Montgomery, IL US
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20140103171 | APPARATUS FOR GUIDING CABLE - An apparatus for guiding a cable is provided. The apparatus includes a first plate, a second plate, and a tie. The first plate includes an opening. The second plate angularly extends from the first plate. The second plate includes a cut-out portion configured to allow passage of a tie associated with the cable. The tab extends into the cut-out portion and includes a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to allow wrapping of the tie while the second member is configured to lock a position of the tie. | 04-17-2014 |
Tim Sutherland, Gurnee, IL US
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20140274209 | LABEL CONFIGURED TO OPERATE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF OPERATIVE POSITIONS - Arrangements described herein relate to presenting a label in a mobile station. The label can be configured to operate within the mobile station between a second operative position resulting from a subscriber identity module (SIM) being present in the mobile station and a first operative position resulting from the SIM not being present in the mobile station, in the second operative position the label not being externally viewable with respect to the mobile station, and in the first operative position the label being externally viewable with respect to the mobile station. | 09-18-2014 |
Tim J. Sutherland, Gurnee, IL US
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20090143116 | RETRACTABLE LANYARD ATTACHMENT POSTS AND PUSH-PUSH DEVICES - Described are mobile communication devices with retractable lanyard attachment posts that can be hidden when not in use. Also disclosed are embodiments of lanyard attachment posts that may include push-push or other mechanisms that a user may engage to deploy or hide the attachment post. In this way, by being able to hide the lanyard attachment member, the sleek lines of modern mobile communication devices may be maintained. Several embodiments include a push-push mechanism, for example, an E-clip embodiment, a C-clip embodiment, a stacked internal mechanism embodiment, and a compliant arm mechanism embodiment. Also disclosed is an embodiment of a retractable lanyard attachment post that may be respectively retained or released by turning the attachment post. In this manner, with either a push-push embodiment or a turnable embodiment, the mechanism for concealment and deployment of the lanyard attachment post may better utilize the device volume. | 06-04-2009 |
Timothy Sutherland, Cambridge, MA US
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20110270300 | HIGH SPEED SWELLING, PRESSURE EXERTING HEMOSTATIC DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods for treating wounds. The devices may include polymer particles capable of absorbing fluid such as blood. When devices of the invention are exposed to fluid, the fluid may enter the device and cause the polymer particles to swell. Devices of the invention may also apply pressure on wound cavities to stop or restrict the flow of fluid. In some embodiments, the devices may comprise components to facilitate absorption of fluid throughout the device, such as wicking elements and/or multiple compartments. One or more of the devices can be placed directly in the wound cavity, or in a containment structure and then into the wound cavity. | 11-03-2011 |
Timothy J. Sutherland, Gurnee, IL US
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20140062799 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD WITH AN ENHANCED ANTENNA FARM - A wireless communication device and method ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140104767 | INLINE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE DATA CARDS - An inline tray assembly ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140321033 | ENHANCED MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK - A mobile electronic device with an enhanced battery pack construction is shown. The mobile electronic device ( | 10-30-2014 |
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20150188210 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA USING DESIGN ELEMENTS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing an electronic device ( | 07-02-2015 |
Trent G. Sutherland, Royal Oak, MI US
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20130002446 | LOW AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT DETECTION METHOD - A low air conditioning refrigerant detection method for a vehicle air conditioning system includes measuring an evaporator core outlet refrigerant temperature, measuring an evaporator core outlet air thermistor temperature, calculating a refrigerant to air temperature delta value based on difference between the evaporator core outlet refrigerant temperature and the evaporator core outlet air thermistor temperature and determining system refrigerant charge level based on the refrigerant to air temperature delta value. | 01-03-2013 |
Wayne Anthony Sutherland, Miami, FL US
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20150051782 | Automatic Driverless Motor Vehicle Driving and Guidance System - An automatic motor vehicle driving and guidance system that does not require the intervention of a human driver while the vehicle is in motion along a roadway that is equipped with this invention of an Automatic Driverless Motor Vehicle Driving and Guidance System. This invention can reduce motor vehicle accidents that occur due to driver fatigue or distraction. The system can regulate the speed of the motor vehicle, maintain the moving vehicle within the travel lane, monitor and regulate the safe traveling distance to vehicles travelling of stopped ahead, give the real time location of the motor vehicle and can be used to preprogram trips or routes | 02-19-2015 |
William Scott Sutherland, Haverhill, MA US
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20080239306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL POWER MANAGEMENT - A system and method for managing optical power for controlling thermal alteration of a sample undergoing spectroscopic analysis is provided. The system includes a moveable laser beam generator for irradiating the sample and a beam shaping device for moving and shaping the laser beam to prevent thermal overload or build up in the sample. The moveable laser beam generator includes at least one beam shaping device selected from the group consisting of at least one optical lens, at least one optical diffractor, at least one optical path difference modulator, at least one moveable mirror, at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) integrated circuit (IC), and/or a liquid droplet. The system also includes an at least two degree of freedom (2 DOF) moveable substrate platform and a controller for controlling the laser beam generator and the substrate platform, and for analyzing light reflected from the sample. | 10-02-2008 |
20090002699 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE - A device for identifying an unknown substance includes an optical source configured to direct a laser excitation beam at the unknown substance. A detector is configured to detect scattered light from the unknown substance and generate at least one signal representative of a scattering spectrum corresponding to at least one chemical within the unknown substance. A microprocessor is in signal communication with the detector and configured to generate a pattern representative of the at least one chemical in response to the at least one signal received from the detector to identify the chemical composition of the unknown substance. The device is configured to complete a bioassay to identify a biological nature of the unknown substance. | 01-01-2009 |
20090168592 | AGITATOR FOR PORTABLE SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A substance identification system is configured to identify at least one detection target faster and with greater accuracy than is possible using prior substance identification systems and/or prior substance identification techniques. An agitator for a portable substance identification system includes a body. The body has a receptacle formed therein. The receptacle is configured to receive a cartridge. The cartridge has a chamber formed therein and a collector of a collection stem coupled with the chamber. | 07-02-2009 |
William Scott Sutherland, Spring, TX US
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20130297254 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A MIXTURE - A spectrometer for identifying a mixture is provided. The spectrometer includes a detector configured to generate a signal based on an interaction of light with a sample of the mixture, and a memory device having a library and a correlation matrix stored therein, wherein the library includes a plurality of spectra, each spectrum associated with a respective compound, and wherein the correlation matrix includes a correlation between each possible pair of spectra in the library. The spectrometer further includes a processor coupled to the memory device and configured to determine a spectrum of the mixture based on the signal generated by the detector, calculate a correlation vector that includes a correlation between the mixture spectrum and each spectrum in the library, and identify the mixture based on the correlation matrix and the correlation vector. | 11-07-2013 |