Bowden, US
A. Gary Bowden, Laurinburg, NC US
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20090139809 | Plateless Railway Brake Shoe - A brake shoe formed of friction material for use without a metal backing plate. The brake shoe is defined by a friction surface for bearing upon a wheel tread and an opposed back surface for being placed in contact with and secured to a brake head. The brake shoe has a reinforcing mesh defining a plurality of interstices positioned along the back surface of the brake shoe embedded in a molded friction material that is reinforced with a plurality of fibers. A keyway is at least partially formed of the molded fiber reinforced friction material extending away from the back surface of the brake shoe. | 06-04-2009 |
Alan Keith Bowden, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20130284355 | Peel-And-Set Tile System - A peel-and-set tile system is disclosed for being installed onto a substrate, along with a corresponding method of manufacture and installation. The system provides, in an exemplary embodiment, a tile body. An underside surface of the tile body provides a contact adhesive array for securing the tile body to the substrate, the contact adhesive array being positioned and configured for forming a perimeter gasket continuously about a perimeter of the underside surface of the tile body when it is secured to the substrate. A peel-away release liner is applied over the contact adhesive array and configured to be removed therefrom when the tile body is to be installed onto the substrate. When the tile body is secured to the substrate, the perimeter gasket forms a bond that substantially prevents liquid or contaminants from getting between the underside surface of the tile body and the substrate or compromising the installation. | 10-31-2013 |
Anthony Bowden, Bayport, NY US
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20100167751 | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and apparatus for system resource augmentation are provided. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) internal system resource is monitored. A plurality of communication links are established between the WTRU and an external system resource. The plurality of communication links are used to augment the internal system resource with the external system resource. | 07-01-2010 |
Anton Bowden, Lindon, UT US
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20130150891 | SERPENTINE SPINAL STABILITY DEVICE - A spinal implant comprising a plurality of contiguous segments that define a segment array, said plurality of contiguous segments extending from a first side of the segment array to a second side of the segment array in an overlapping configuration, said plurality of contiguous segments operable to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in each of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. | 06-13-2013 |
20140094900 | COMPLIANT BIOCOMPATIBLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - As detailed herein, a biocompatible apparatus comprises a porous material comprising ceramic nanotubes bound together with a filler material. The proportion of the filler material may be selected to provide porosity for the porous material that is biocompatible, and the porous material may be shaped to provide a compliant biomedical device. In one embodiment, the compliant biomedical device is a stent such as intravascular stent. A method for fabricating a biocompatible device is also described herein. The method may include growing ceramic nanotubes on a substrate, infiltrating the ceramic nanotubes with a filler material to provide a porous material having a porosity that is biocompatible, and removing the porous material from the substrate to provide a biocompatible ceramic device. The method may also include coating the biocompatible ceramic device with a drug-eluting material. | 04-03-2014 |
Anton E. Bowden, Lindon, UT US
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20100211106 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant And Associated Methods - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said plurality of contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in any of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. | 08-19-2010 |
20100217324 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant And Associated Methods - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said contiguous segments being prestressed to apply torque that is a function of a negative slope of a moment difference between a degenerative torque-rotation signature and a healthy torque-rotation signature. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to a degenerate spinal segment. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217326 | Method of Treating A Degenerate Spinal Segment - A method of treating a degenerate spinal segment comprises obtaining a first spinal implant configured to apply a first torque to a degenerate spinal segment having an abnormal curvature and a second spinal implant configured to apply a second torque to said degenerate spinal segment. Each of said spinal implants includes; a plurality of contiguous segments in which said contiguous segments form an angle at a location in which two adjacent contiguous segments of the plurality of contiguous segments intersect; and at least one mounting connection configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. Said first spinal implant and said second spinal implant are implanted to said degenerate spinal segment so that said first torque and said second torque act to reduce said abnormal curvature. | 08-26-2010 |
20100222821 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments in which said contiguous segments form an angle at a location in which two adjacent segments of the plurality of contiguous segments intersect. At least one of said contiguous segments is prestressed to form a selected radius of curvature prior to implantation. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to a degenerate spinal segment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222823 | Method Of Surgically Implanting A Spinal Implant - A method of surgically implanting a spinal implant comprises obtaining at least one spinal implant configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment. Said spinal implant includes: a plurality of contiguous segments in which said contiguous segments form an angle at a location in which two adjacent contiguous segments of the plurality of contiguous segments intersect, said contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to said degenerate spinal segment; and at least one mounting connection configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. A minimally invasive surgical technique is used to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100241232 | SPINAL IMPLANT - A spinal implant comprises a first rolling-contact core operably coupled to a first vertebra, said first rolling-contact core having a first convex surface having a first axis, said first convex surface configured to provide a first rolling motion in a first direction to said first vertebra relative to a second vertebra. At least one flexure is connected to said first rolling-contact core, said flexure configured to constrain said first rolling motion. | 09-23-2010 |
20130211279 | APPARATUS METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING STRAIN IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - An apparatus for in-situ sensing of longitudinal and transverse strain in biological tissue (e.g. tendons and ligaments) includes a set of sensing electrodes that contact biological tissue and enable measurement of an electrical property of the biological tissue along two or more directions. The apparatus may also include a sensing module that senses the electrical property of the biological tissue along the two or more directions to provide multi-directional measurements that are captured by a logging module. The apparatus may also include a transmission module that transmits the captured measurements to a data analysis workstation or the like. The data analysis workstation may include a strain estimation module that receives the multi-directional measurement and estimates a longitudinal strain and a transverse strain therefrom. A corresponding system and method for in-situ sensing of longitudinal and transverse strain in biological tissue is also presented. | 08-15-2013 |
20140260653 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL USED AS A STRAIN GAUGE - In one general aspect, an apparatus comprises a material including a non-layered mixture of an elastomeric polymer with a plurality of voids; and a plurality of conductive fillers disposed in the elastomeric polymer. The apparatus may produce an electrical response to deformation and, thus, function as a strain gauge. The conductive fillers may include conductive nanoparticles and/or conductive stabilizers. In another general aspect, a method of measuring compression strain includes detecting, along a first axis, an electrical response generated in response to an impact to a uniform composite material that includes conductive fillers and voids disposed throughout an elastomeric polymer, and determining a deformation of the impact based on the electrical response. The impact may be along a second axis different from the first axis. | 09-18-2014 |
Anton Edis Bowden, Lindon, UT US
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20110256346 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A PROTECTIVE PAD - A protective pad configuration is provided that includes a corrugated energy dispersing plate disposed between an upper and a lower foam member. The corrugated energy dispersing plate provides stiffness along a first direction and flexibility in a second direction to enable pad design that maximizes both athlete protection and mobility. | 10-20-2011 |
20120198606 | PROTECTIVE PADS INCLUDING TETHERS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A protective pad system may comprise a vest, at least one right shoulder pad and at least one left shoulder pad. The vest may comprise a back region, a left shoulder region, a right shoulder region, and a chest region. The at least one left shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the left shoulder region of the vest, and at least one left front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one left shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest. Likewise, the at least one right shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the right shoulder region of the vest, and at least one right front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one right shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest. | 08-09-2012 |
Bradley F. Bowden, Corning, NY US
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20130255314 | METHOD FOR FUSION DRAWING ION-EXCHANGEABLE GLASS - A method of making glass through a glass ribbon forming process in which a glass ribbon is drawn from a root point to an exit point is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (I) cooling the glass ribbon at a first cooling rate from an initial temperature to a process start temperature, the initial temperature corresponding to a temperature at the root point; (II) cooling the glass ribbon at a second cooling rate from the process start temperature to a process end temperature; and (III) cooling the glass ribbon at a third cooling rate from the process end temperature to an exit temperature, the exit temperature corresponding to a temperature at the exit point, wherein an average of the second cooling rate is lower than an average of the first cooling rate and an average of the third cooling rate. | 10-03-2013 |
Bradley Frederick Bowden, Corning, NY US
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20140179510 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED TOTAL PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 06-26-2014 |
20140249017 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 09-04-2014 |
Charles Bowden, Norristown, PA US
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20110307506 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CONTACTS - A computer-implemented method of an exhibitor interacting with a visitor and acquiring, managing, and qualifying leads, comprises: receiving identification information from the visitor at an input station; matching the identification information to a visitor account; and transmitting a notification of attendance by the visitor at the input station to a contact other than the visitor, defined for the visitor account by the exhibitor. The method may further comprise: collecting behavior information from the visitor defining one or more of type, quality and quantity of interactions between the visitor and the exhibitor, during the interactions; and updating records in a leads database linking the visitor account to the behavior information, while collecting the behavior information. The method may yet further comprise: computing lead qualification analytics as records in the leads database are updated; and updating records in the leads database linking the visitor account to computed lead qualification analytics, while computing lead qualification analytics. In another variation, the method may further comprise: providing substantially continuous, real-time leads database access to an exhibitor-designated contact other than the visitor. A system for an exhibitor interacting with a visitor and acquiring, managing, and qualifying leads, comprises: a first computer at an exhibitor site executing a visitor data collection client; a second computer remote from the exhibitor site executing a lead qualification database server, connected by a communications network to the first computer; and an exhibitor contact terminal connected to the communications network for access to the lead qualification database server of the second computer. | 12-15-2011 |
Charles Bowden, Seattle, WA US
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20090189597 | INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - An instrument for testing an electrical circuit includes a housing, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing, and at least one probe in electrical communication with the printed circuit board. The instrument further includes a plurality of panels disposed within the housing, wherein each one of the plurality of panels has an indicator. Each of the plurality of panels is capable of being activated into an on state in response to an electrical measurement. When at least one of the plurality of panels is activated the indicator on that panel substantially corresponds to a magnitude of the electrical measurement. | 07-30-2009 |
Charles H. Bowden US
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20110224196 | TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME WITH A COMBINATION OF A CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR AND AN ADDITIONAL ACTIVE AGENT - This invention relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical formulations useful in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Treatment of OSAS is effected by administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to the patient in combination with at least one additional active agent. Examples of additional active agents include modafinil, eszopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon, and phentermine. | 09-15-2011 |
Curtis W. M. Bowden, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080313226 | LICENSED RIGHTS CLEARANCE AND TRACKING FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - Rights clearances management for assets, such as media assets. A rights brokerage service enables potential licensees to clears rights to use assets within designated projects, such as advertising campaign projects. The potential licensee uses an interface to select or identify an asset without necessarily accessing the asset itself. The rights holders and the rights held by each rights holder are identified based on the asset identity. A request is automatically issued to the rights holders to approve use of the asset for the project. The potential licensee may use an interface to track progress of approvals from the rights holders. Unenforceable rights are detected and approval is automatically obtained. If all enforceable rights are cleared, the asset may be committed for approval by a project manager or other authority. When approved, a license to use the asset is automatically created between the potential licensee and each of the rights holders. | 12-18-2008 |
20090205021 | MANAGEMENT OF RIGHTS CLEARANCE NEGOTIATIONS AND BROKERING OVER A NETWORK - Managing negotiations to clear rights for using an asset. A rights requester requests approval through a broker to a rights holder, such as a film studio, to use an image or other asset in a project, such as an advertising campaign. The rights requester or broker provides initial terms, such as fee amounts, type of use, sample of use, territory, or other terms. The broker notifies the rights holder of the opportunity, and provides an interface that enables the rights holder to review, revise, forward, approve, or otherwise manipulate the opportunity. The interface also enables the rights holder to search, sort, filter, analyze, and obtain aggregated information on a number of opportunities. Based on such actions, the broker can propose additional or alternate terms or opportunities. The broker may also automatically accept a counter offer if the revised terms fall within predefined ranges. Alternatively, relays a requester's reply offer. | 08-13-2009 |
20120047177 | LICENSED RIGHTS CLEARANCE AND TRACKING FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - Rights clearances management for assets, such as media assets. A rights brokerage service enables potential licensees to clears rights to use assets within designated projects, such as advertising campaign projects. The potential licensee uses an interface to select or identify an asset without necessarily accessing the asset itself. The rights holders and the rights held by each rights holder are identified based on the asset identity. A request is automatically issued to the rights holders to approve use of the asset for the project. The potential licensee may use an interface to track progress of approvals from the rights holders. Unenforceable rights are detected and approval is automatically obtained. If all enforceable rights are cleared, the asset may be committed for approval by a project manager or other authority. When approved, a license to use the asset is automatically created between the potential licensee and each of the rights holders. | 02-23-2012 |
David B. Scott Bowden, Palm Beach Garden, FL US
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20110077110 | K Spinn - The K Spinn is developed to enhance the teaching of today's modern forehand and backhand in the game of tennis. With the ability to be strapped onto the tennis net, this tee will allow an individual to place the tennis ball in the cup, hold the ball constant allowing an individual to practice his/her own ground stroke to develop the required pattern needed to generate topspin. | 03-31-2011 |
David M. Bowden, Manchester, MO US
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20090296345 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thermal management device suitable for use as an electronic chassis includes a monolithic, monocoque body having integrally formed channels for carrying thermal energy away from a heat source, such as electronic components. The device may be fabricated using additive/subtractive manufacturing processes such as ultrasonic consolidation. | 12-03-2009 |
David R. Bowden, Lebanon, OH US
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20100244056 | Addressable Or Static Light Emitting, Power Generating Or Other Electronic Apparatus - The present invention provides an addressable or static electronic apparatus, such as a light emitting display or a power generating apparatus. An exemplary apparatus comprises a substrate having a plurality of cavities; a plurality of first conductors coupled to the substrate and at least partially within the cavities, with the plurality of first conductors having a first and substantially parallel orientation; a plurality of light emitting diodes, photovoltaic diodes or other electronic components coupled to the plurality of first conductors and having a second orientation substantially normal to the first orientation; and a plurality of substantially optically transmissive second conductors coupled to the plurality of diodes and having a third orientation substantially normal to the second orientation and substantially perpendicular to the first orientation. In an exemplary method, the plurality of electronic components in a suspending medium are deposited within the plurality of cavities, and the plurality of electronic components are oriented using an applied field, followed by a bonding of the plurality of electronic components to the plurality of first conductors. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252173 | Method of Manufacturing Addressable and Static Electronic Displays, Power Generating Or Other Electronic Apparatus - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic display, power generating or other electronic apparatus. The exemplary method includes depositing a first conductive medium within a plurality of cavities of a substrate to form a plurality of first conductors. A plurality of electronic components in a suspending medium are then deposited within the plurality of cavities, and the plurality of electronic components are oriented using an applied field, followed by a bonding of the plurality of electronic components to the plurality of first conductors. A second, transmissive conductive medium is then deposited and bonded to the plurality of electronic components. | 10-07-2010 |
20120074861 | Apparatuses for Providing Power for Illumination of a Display Object - An exemplary power regulator apparatus provides power for illumination of a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, which has a light emitting apparatus comprising a secondary inductor and an illumination source. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a primary inductor voltage. The controller may also comprise a plurality of switches and a memory adapted to store values for switching frequency or switch on-time durations or pulse widths. The illumination source emits visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. | 03-29-2012 |
20120169230 | Illuminating Display Systems - An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar. | 07-05-2012 |
20130193846 | Illuminating Display Systems - An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar. | 08-01-2013 |
David R. Bowden, Springboro, OH US
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20090284164 | Illuminating Display Systems - An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar. | 11-19-2009 |
20090284165 | Apparatuses for Illumination of a Display Object - An exemplary light emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor. Exemplary illumination sources include electroluminescent panels or displays and light emitting diodes. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, and receives power through the secondary inductor, generated by a voltage or current in a primary inductor of a power regulator apparatus. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar, and the illumination source may also be directly coupled to the secondary inductor. | 11-19-2009 |
20090284179 | Apparatuses for Providing Power for Illumination of a Display Object - An exemplary power regulator apparatus provides power for illumination of a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, which has a light emitting apparatus comprising a secondary inductor and an illumination source. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a primary inductor voltage. The controller may also comprise a plurality of switches and a memory adapted to store values for switching frequency or switch on-time durations or pulse widths. The illumination source emits visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. | 11-19-2009 |
Emma Bowden, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140315199 | GENE FUSIONS AND GENE VARIANTS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER - The disclosure provides gene fusions, gene variants, and novel associations with disease states, as well as kits, probes, and methods of using the same. | 10-23-2014 |
Eric J. Bowden, West Jordan, UT US
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20130046562 | METHOD FOR GATHERING, PROCESSING, AND ANALYZING DATA TO DETERMINE THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVING BEHAVIOR - A system and method for gathering, processing, and analyzing data to determine the risk associated with driving behavior is disclosed. A crash risk factor can be assigned to a driver behavior in a database ( | 02-21-2013 |
Gabriela M. Bowden, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090130115 | ANTIBODIES RECOGNIZING A HIGHLY EXPRESSED PUTATIVE ANTIGEN OF CA-MRSA AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides MSCRAMM® proteins from | 05-21-2009 |
Greg Bowden, Granada Hills, CA US
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20110273839 | Modular Docking Station - A modular, multifunction dock system is disclosed. The dock system includes a dock housing with a dock receiver to interface with a data port for both a recorder and a transmitter. The dock system further includes a logic board that is contained within the dock housing. The logic board couples a memory and a processor to the dock receiver to enable dock functionality with both the recorder and the transmitter. Further included with the dock system is a coupling port to provide access through the dock housing to a socket coupled to the logic board and an input/output port to enable power and data transmission from the logic board to a data processor. The dock housing includes a mating arm that moves between a retracted and extended position. The mating arm fits within the coupling port and is terminated by a plug that couples with the socket. The dock system further includes a light emitting element on the exterior of the dock housing that is coupled to the logic board to provide visual feedback regarding the status of either the recorder or the transmitter when either are coupled to the dock receiver. | 11-10-2011 |
James R. Bowden, North Scituate, RI US
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20080310995 | Method, Device and System for Thermal Processing - The system and method features continuous, high-temperature, short-time thermal processing of biological materials, including protein, that is suitable for large scale production at rapid flow rates. The thermal processing can include rapid temperature increases and rapid cooling. The thermal processing can be used to reduce or eliminate contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, from biological materials such as protein solutions. | 12-18-2008 |
Jason Bowden, Danville, KY US
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20090126146 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH HEAT SINK IN AIR PATH - A floor care appliance includes a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet, a canister assembly, a dirt collection vessel carried on the canister assembly, a suction generator carried on the canister assembly and a wand assembly connecting the nozzle assembly with the canister assembly. The wand assembly includes an inlet connected to the nozzle assembly, an outlet connected to the canister assembly and a conduit defining an air path between the inlet and the outlet. A heat sink carried on the wand assembly is provided in communication with the air path in the conduit. An electronic control is connected to the heat sink. | 05-21-2009 |
Jeff Bowden, Kirland, WA US
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20100057690 | Automated information-provision system - Various system embodiments of the present invention are directed to an automated concierge system through which users of the automated concierge system can request and obtain many types of information and services. Unlike traditional search engines and electronic query-processing interfaces, the automated concierge systems provide much greater flexibility with respect to means of access, including types of electronic devices and communications media that can be used to access the concierge services, greater flexibility in the timing of responses to information and service requests, more efficient information and service provision, and access to a much broader range of information sources and service providers. The automated concierge systems that represent embodiments of the present invention provide state-associated searches, in contrast to the stateless searches generally provided by search engines and many electronic query-processing interfaces, and employ a generally asynchronous message-based interface, rather than the rigid request/response interfaces provided by traditional search engines and other electronic query-processing systems. | 03-04-2010 |
Jeffrey Lewis Bowden, Seattle, WA US
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20140344306 | INFORMATION SERVICE THAT GATHERS INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE INFORMATION SOURCES, PROCESSES THE INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTES THE INFORMATION TO MULTIPLE USERS AND USER COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN INFORMATION-SERVICE INTERFACE - Embodiments of the present invention include information services, methods and systems to facilitate gathering and management of information by home users and professional users of information gathering, processing, and distribution services, and user interfaces through which users communicate with information services. In one embodiment of the present invention, a central information gathering, processing, and distribution service provides a simple, but robust and highly functional, interface to remote home users and professional users to allow the home users and professional users to continuously receive updated information gleaned from continuous searching of the Internet and other information sources by the information service. The interface allows users to define, refine, and stably store interests that define information searches continuously carried out, on behalf of the user, by the information gathering, processing, and distribution service. The information service discovers and stores user preferences, interests, and bookmarked URLs and other information in a way that allows users within communities of users to share their stored interests, bookmarked information, and preferences among themselves. | 11-20-2014 |
Jennifer L. Bowden, Pittsville, WI US
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20090056900 | Process for producing papermaker's and industrial fabrics - The invention discloses herein the use of short wavelength infrared energy to selectively control the locations where thermal fusing or bonding takes place or does not take place in an industrial fabric. Also, the method involves forming a mushroom cap on the tail of a fiber/yarn or monofilament and also creating a surface pattern formation. | 03-05-2009 |
20090061151 | Formation of a fabric seam by ultrasonic gap welding of a flat woven fabric - The invention relates to ultrasonic gap welding of flat woven fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of ultrasonic welding the seam termination yarn ends of a fabric using a controlled gap. A mechanical stop may be employed to control the distance or gap between the horn and anvil to a predetermined level based on the depth of welding and amount of weld energy. By adding another degree of control, the ultrasonic gap welding technique of the present invention is able to achieve fabric seams that are stronger than conventional seams, and even those enhanced with gluing, and is conducive to formation of fabric seams by spot welding or along the termination yarn ends of the fabric. | 03-05-2009 |
20100323148 | FORMATION OF A FABRIC SEAM BY ULTRASONIC GAP WELDING OF A FLAT WOVEN FABRIC - The invention relates to ultrasonic gap welding of flat woven fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of ultrasonic welding the seam termination yarn ends of a fabric using a controlled gap. A mechanical stop may be employed to control the distance or gap between the horn and anvil to a predetermined level based on the depth of welding and amount of weld energy. By adding another degree of control, the ultrasonic gap welding technique of the present invention is able to achieve fabric seams that are stronger than conventional seams, and even those enhanced with gluing, and is conducive to formation of fabric seams by spot welding or along the termination yarn ends of the fabric. | 12-23-2010 |
Joe A. Bowden, Durango, CO US
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20090258172 | Biodegradable or compostable containers - The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures. | 10-15-2009 |
20110227254 | BIOFOAM COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF BIODEGRADABLE OR COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS - The present invention provides improved compositions and methods that can be utilized to produce biofoams. Biodegradable articles made from such biofoams are also described. | 09-22-2011 |
Johna Nicole Bowden, San Jacinto, CA US
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20140084031 | Hybrid Sling Waist On A Baby Carrier - The present invention provides an improvement that can be used on any baby carrier in place of a conventional buckle waist or a conventional tie waist. The wide strap system is threaded through a set of rings or a large buckle on the side of a wearer's torso and can increase comfort, support and smooth the appearance of bulging that a typical narrow or tying waist strap waist gives to the wearer. Therefore, women and men will use the improved baby carrier for a longer period of time, thus increasing the bonding experience between parent and child. | 03-27-2014 |
Jonathan Bowden, Charlton, MA US
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20090096703 | PAPER/BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC LAMINATE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING MATERIAL - A paper/plastic laminate suitable for use in laser and digital copiers and printers etc. that use heat set fuser toner adhesion as the method for fusing/bonding an ink to a paper. The laminate includes a paper web laminated to a polymeric film using 100% solids, or solventless, adhesives. The polymeric film is made from a biodegradable polymeric material such as a polylactide or a biodegradable polyolefin. An electromagnetic shielding material includes a paper web, a biodegradable polymeric material; and a conductive layer in a laminate structure that, when interposed between a receiving antenna of an RFID smart chip and a transmitting antenna of a signal generator, prevents the reading of the chip. | 04-16-2009 |
Kent Dwight Bowden, Norman, OK US
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20110246314 | Cash management system and method - The present invention relates to a new system and method for conducting business that provides a fully integrated cash management system for easily accessible, real-time cash flow figures for all vaults, sub vaults, banks, mini banks, point-of-sale (POS) stations, ticket redemption kiosks and automated teller machines (ATM) for casinos, gaming centers, and casino resorts. The invention may be utilized in multiple sites and utilized for resorts, retail in general, banks, stadiums, theme parks and so forth. | 10-06-2011 |
20140025514 | CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a new system and method for conducting business that provides a fully integrated cash management system for easily accessible, real-time cash flow figures for all vaults, sub vaults, banks, mini banks, point-of-sale (POS) stations, ticket redemption kiosks and automated teller machines (ATM) for casinos, gaming centers, and casino resorts. The invention may be utilized in multiple sites and utilized for resorts, retail in general, banks, stadiums, theme parks and so forth. | 01-23-2014 |
Kerry Thaddeus Bowden, Woodruff, SC US
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20140342858 | AIRSOFT MARKING ROUND - A spherical pellet marking round for gas propelled guns, such as airsoft electric guns and gas blow back guns, allows a user or military/law enforcement trainees to actually when they hit their opponent. The marking round is heavier than conventional gas propelled gun rounds, allowing for more reliable breaking on target. The marking round has a hard, brittle shell and is sized for the gun or rifle type. The marking round can include colored marking material, ultraviolet, infrared, forward looking infrared (FLIR) and luminous “glow-in-the-dark” shells for tracer versions. An oversized wedge can be used in production that allows for heavier weighted fill material to be used. | 11-20-2014 |
Kim D. Bowden, Newcastle, WA US
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20120202623 | TABLE TOP BASKETBALL GAME COMPRISING A BEVERAGE CUP - This invention relates to a basketball inspired game of skill where people at parties can create games or have competitions revolving around attempting to throw a light weight ball into a beverage cup to which a backboard is attached. The components of the game and the method for playing the game are disclosed herein. | 08-09-2012 |
Maria Bowden, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100183623 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES RECOGNIZING A COAGULASE-NEGATIVE STAPHYLOCOCCAL PROTEIN - Monoclonal antibodies which can bind to the SdrF protein of | 07-22-2010 |
Maria G. Bowden, Sugarland, TX US
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20100068220 | BIOINFORMATIC METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING SURFACE-ANCHORED PROTEINS FROM GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA AND PROTEINS OBTAINED THEREBY - A bioinformatic method for identifying and isolating proteins and peptides with MSCRAMM®-like characteristics from Gram positive bacteria, such as | 03-18-2010 |
Marilyn Bowden, Chicago, IL US
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20130247898 | Barbecue Support Assembly - A barbecue support assembly for supporting an elongate skewer or other accessories at one or more preselected heights above a barbecue grill. The barbecue support assembly includes one or more body elements having one or more parts thereof positionable substantially at one of the preselected heights. Also the part includes one or more apertures in which an end of the skewer is receivable. A rotatable and removable leg assembly is also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20140331424 | BRUSH WITH REPLACEABLE TWISTED-IN-WIRE BRISTLE ASSEMBLY - A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable. | 11-13-2014 |
Mark Bowden, Roswell, GA US
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20090129560 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN A NETWORK THROUGH DETECTION OF A SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE CALL VOLUME - A communication network that includes a signaling system seven (SS7) network is operated by associating call release messages, which are indicative of call failures in the communication network, with an originating point code (OPC) and/or a calling number. The rate at which calls originating from the originating point code and/or the calling number are admitted to the network may be adjusted based on the association between the call release messages and the originating point code and/or the calling number. | 05-21-2009 |
Michael Bowden, Rockville, MD US
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20110044998 | Stabilized Angiopoietin-2 Antibodies And Uses Thereof - Stabilized antibodies directed to Angiopoeitin-2 and uses of such antibodies are described. Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, hybridomas or other cell lines for expressing such antibodies are also provided. | 02-24-2011 |
Nathaniel Bowden, Oakland, CA US
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20110024639 | Gadolinium-Doped Water Cerenkov-Based Neutron and High Energy Gamma-Ray Detector and Radiation Portal Monitoring System - A water Cerenkov-based neutron and high energy gamma ray detector and radiation portal monitoring system using water doped with a Gadolinium (Gd)-based compound as the Cerenkov radiator. An optically opaque enclosure is provided surrounding a detection chamber filled with the Cerenkov radiator, and photomultipliers are optically connected to the detect Cerenkov radiation generated by the Cerenkov radiator from incident high energy gamma rays or gamma rays induced by neutron capture on the Gd of incident neutrons from a fission source. The PMT signals are then used to determine time correlations indicative of neutron multiplicity events characteristic of a fission source. | 02-03-2011 |
Ned Bowden, Iowa City, IA US
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20090299102 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT MULTIPLE REACTIONS - The invention provides methods and an apparatus useful for site-isolating reagents or catalysts during chemical reactions. The methods and apparatus are useful for carrying out cascade or domino reactions. | 12-03-2009 |
Ned B. Bowden, Riverside, IA US
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20140099506 | Biodegradable Polymers with Sulfenamide Bonds for Drug Delivery Applications - The present invention provides polysulfenamides and methods of making same. | 04-10-2014 |
Ned B. Bowden, Iowa City, IA US
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20100010185 | MODIFIED POLYDICYCLOPENTADIENES - The present invention provides novel, modified polydicyclopentadienes and methods to prepare modified polydicyclopentadienes. The modified polydicyclopentadienes prepared by the methods of the invention are useful in many applications including new and useful solid phases for chromatography. | 01-14-2010 |
20130020262 | HIGH-DENSITY POLYDICYCLOPENTADIENE - The invention provides highly cross-linked polydicyclopentadiene matrices and methods for using such matrices to separate components having varying cross-sectional areas. | 01-24-2013 |
20140353254 | HIGH-DENSITY POLYDICYCLOPENTADIENE - The invention provides highly cross-linked polydicyclopentadiene matrices and methods for using such matrices to separate components having varying cross-sectional areas. | 12-04-2014 |
20150065660 | METHODS FOR SEPARATING MIXTURES OF COMPOUNDS - The invention provides methods and membranes for separating mixtures of two or more compounds such as fatty acids or fatty acid esters. | 03-05-2015 |
Oren M. Bowden, Broussard, LA US
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20090101331 | Stabilizer for pipe handling equipment - A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppressing motion of the elevator relative to the bail. | 04-23-2009 |
20100200246 | Stabilizer for pipe handling equipment - A stabilizer to suppress unwanted pivotal movement in pipe handling equipment suspended from bails. The stabilizer can contain either or both adjustable contacting members and non-adjustable contacting members which are rigidly connected to a portion of the pipe handling equipment. The adjustable contacting members contact the bails on one or both sides of the bail(s) to suppressing motion of the elevator relative to the bail. | 08-12-2010 |
Patrick J. Bowden, Peotone, IL US
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20140159328 | HANDTRUCK WITH FOOTKICK TILT DEVICE - A handtruck has an elongated frame, with wheels mounted adjacent to the bottom of frame and forming a wheelbase. A load-bearing member, such as a base plate, is attached to the frame. A footkick is provided and is attached to the frame, the footkick extending rearwardly relative to the wheels, preferably with a part engageable by a person's foot. The footkick provides a lever for facilitating rotation of the frame about the wheelbase. | 06-12-2014 |
Paul Bowden, Berlin, MA US
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20100332846 | SCALABLE INDEXING - Method and apparatus for constructing an index that scales to a large number of records and provides a high transaction rate. New data structures and methods are provided to ensure that an indexing algorithm performs in a way that is natural (efficient) to the algorithm, while a non-uniform access memory device sees IO (input/output) traffic that is efficient for the memory device. One data structure, a translation table, is created that maps logical buckets as viewed by the indexing algorithm to physical buckets on the memory device. This mapping is such that write performance to non-uniform access SSD and flash devices is enhanced. Another data structure, an associative cache is used to collect buckets and write them out sequentially to the memory device as large sequential writes. Methods are used to populate the cache with buckets (of records) that are required by the indexing algorithm. Additional buckets may be read from the memory device to cache during a demand read, or by a scavenging process, to facilitate the generation of free erase blocks. | 12-30-2010 |
20110022566 | FILE SYSTEM - A digitally signed file system in which data, metadata and files are objects, each object having a globally unique and content-derived fingerprint and wherein object references are mapped by the fingerprints; the file system has a root object comprising a mapping of all object fingerprints in the file system, such that a change to the file system results in a change in the root object, and tracking changes in the root object provides a history of file system activity. | 01-27-2011 |
20130227195 | METHOD AND APPARATUS UTILIZING NON-UNIFORM HASH FUNCTIONS FOR PLACING RECORDS IN NON-UNIFORM ACCESS MEMORY - Method and apparatus for storing records in non-uniform access memory. In various embodiments, the placement of records is localized in one or more regions of the memory. This can be accomplished utilizing different ordered lists of hash functions to preferentially map records to different regions of the memory to achieve one or more performance characteristics or to account for differences in the underlying memory technologies. For example, one ordered list of hash functions may localize the data for more rapid access. Another list of hash functions may localize the data that is expected to have a relatively short lifetime. Localizing such data may significantly improve the erasure performance and/or memory lifetime, e.g., by concentrating the obsolete data elements in one location. Thus, the two or more lists of ordered hash functions may improve one or more of access latency, memory lifetime, and/or operation rate. | 08-29-2013 |
20130290263 | FILE SYSTEM - A digitally signed file system in which data, metadata and files are objects, each object having a globally unique and content-derived fingerprint and wherein object references are mapped by the fingerprints; the file system has a root object comprising a mapping of all object fingerprints in the file system, such that a change to the file system results in a change in the root object, and tracking changes in the root object provides a history of file system activity. | 10-31-2013 |
20150039907 | Method of Adapting a Uniform Access Indexing Process to a Non-Uniform Access Memory, and Computer System - Method and apparatus for constructing an index that scales to a large number of records and provides a high transaction rate. New data structures and methods are provided to ensure that an indexing algorithm performs in a way that is natural (efficient) to the algorithm, while a non-uniform access memory device sees IO (input/output) traffic that is efficient for the memory device. One data structure, a translation table, is created that maps logical buckets as viewed by the indexing algorithm to physical buckets on the memory device. This mapping is such that write performance to non-uniform access SSD and flash devices is enhanced. Another data structure, an associative cache is used to collect buckets and write them out sequentially to the memory device as large sequential writes. Methods are used to populate the cache with buckets (of records) that are required by the indexing algorithm. Additional buckets may be read from the memory device to cache during a demand read, or by a scavenging process, to facilitate the generation of free erase blocks. | 02-05-2015 |
Paul John Bowden, Woodinville, WA US
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20140282468 | LOCAL STORE DATA VERSIONING - Embodiments are directed to maintaining coherence between web application versions, to maintaining proper versions between web application clients and servers and to determining whether to apply a web application update. In one scenario, a computer system receives a data request from a web application client for certain specified data. The data is indexed according to a web application schema, and the data request includes a web application client version identifier. The computer system determines that the requested data is not accessible using the web application schema, updates the web application schema to a current version of the web application schema and processes the received data request using the updated web application schema. | 09-18-2014 |
Peter Arnold Bowden, Crete, NE US
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20140231888 | Magneto-Electric Voltage Controlled Spin Transistors - The invention relates to a magneto-electric spin-FET including a gate film of chromia and a thin film of a conductive channel material which may be graphene, InP, GaAs, GaSb, PbS, MoS | 08-21-2014 |
Rebeca Kyker Bowden, Seattle, WA US
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20130066351 | APPARATUS FOR CREATING AN ANNULAR INCISION IN SOFT TISSUE - The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path. | 03-14-2013 |
Rebeca Kyker Bowden, Athens, GA US
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20120038888 | METHODS FOR IMAGING OCULAR DEVICES USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Described herein are methods for imaging ocular devices. The methods generally involve (a) applying a scattering agent to the ocular device; and (b) imaging the ocular device using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The methods described herein provide useful structural information about the surface of the device with high sensitivity. | 02-16-2012 |
Richard Scott Bowden, Tolland, CT US
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20090078748 | Crimping Marks Reducing Wrapper for Rolls - A wrapper for wrapping on a roll of length L having two opposed roll ends is described. The wrapper comprises an interior layer of a length Wi and of an interior layer basis weight, adapted to be adjacent the roll when the wrapper is wrapped on the roll; an exterior layer of a length We longer than the length Wi of the interior layer forming at least one end strip of width S and of an exterior layer basis weight, adapted to be outside of the roll when the wrapper is wrapped on the roll. The interior layer basis weight is different from the exterior layer basis weight. The end strip of the exterior layer is adapted to be folded on a corresponding one of the roll ends during crimping following wrapping of the wrapper on the roll. | 03-26-2009 |
20110127187 | PROTECTIVE WRAPPING PAPER FOR ROLLS - A wrapping paper for a roll having two opposed roll ends, the wrapping paper includes: a paper layer; and at least one exposed strip having adhesive properties. The at least one exposed strip is proximate to a side edge of the paper layer and covers at least a portion of one of the roll ends when wrapped around the roll. A method for wrapping a roll having a pair of spaced roll ends and an outer roll surface extending between the roll ends. | 06-02-2011 |
20120097564 | PROTECTIVE WRAPPING PAPER FOR ROLLS - A wrapping paper for a roll having two opposed roll ends, the wrapping paper includes: a paper layer; and at least one exposed strip having adhesive properties. The at least one exposed strip is proximate to a side edge of the paper layer and covers at least a portion of one of the roll ends when wrapped around the roll. A method for wrapping a roll having a pair of spaced roll ends and an outer roll surface extending between the roll ends. | 04-26-2012 |
Robert Bowden, Hoboken, NJ US
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20130145677 | FISH FINDER APPARATUS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, an improved fish finder apparatus is provided that allows for the apparatus to be attached to and removed from a fishing line without need to cut said fishing line. This is achieved by providing an improved fish finder apparatus with a channel for receiving fishing line, thread or other filamentous material. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that any type of fishing line, thread, or other filamentous material could be used with embodiments of the present invention, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with any fishing line, thread or other filamentous material. | 06-13-2013 |
Robert Bowden, Little Silver, NJ US
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20130339121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED EVENT ENTRY AT TRANSACTION COMPLETION - The present invention generally relates to the entry of events (e.g., donations, contests, rewards programs). Specifically, this invention relates to a system and method for providing automatic entry into an event at the completion of a transaction. | 12-19-2013 |
Robert A. Bowden, Far Hills, NJ US
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20130194080 | Tamper Evident Point of Containment, Inventory and Accountability System and Method - The system in at least one embodiment provides a tamper evident specimen sample lock that in a further embodiment includes an embedded storage medium. They system and method in at least one embodiment allows for efficiently and securely creating, maintaining, identifying, tracking, and controlling inventories (either prospective or retrospective) of biological and chemical sample containers and their contents, while eliminating potential loss and degradation associated with handling the samples. The system in at least one embodiment provides a sample container tray or cryogenic box having one or more integrated RFID readers within an associated smart lid that sense RFIDs associated with the individual samples thereby eliminating the need to remove, visually inspect, and/or handle the samples. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert Lee Bowden, Walnut, NC US
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20100229458 | Apparatus and Method of Mosquito Control - A mosquito control trap taking advantage of the normal stages of development for a mosquito. The trap including stagnant water trapped within a container by a weeping platform floating on top of the water. A series of holes in the weeping platform provide exposure of the water to form brood cups in which female mosquitoes lay eggs. In order to develop through the larva and pupa stage the developing insects must enter the larger reservoir of stagnant water, since there is insufficient room in the brood cups. However, the holes are too small to permit escape of the adult mosquito, thus preventing any of the eggs from developing. This device provides a means for controlling mosquitoes without the use of pesticides and is especially suitable for use in lesser developing countries. | 09-16-2010 |
Rohn Bowden, Greensboro, NC US
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20090211017 | GRAB BAR ASSEMBLY FOR SHOWER AND THE LIKE - A grab bar assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes: a grab bar having a first aperture and a second aperture defined along an axis; a post which receives the grab bar; an insert which pass through the first aperture and abut the second aperture; and a fastener mounted through the post and the second aperture along the axis, the fastener receivable into the insert to retain the grab bar within the post. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214318 | INSERT WALL ANCHOR FOR A GRAB BAR - A grab bar is attached to a wall with at least one anchor assembly. The anchor assembly can be removed and repeatedly used as needed. The anchor assembly includes a vertical support beam, a flange arm assembly having a base portion and an arm portion, and a spring. The spring is attached to the vertical support beam and cooperates with the arm portion to hold the flange arm assembly in place during installation. The base portion of the flange arm assembly has a flange that fits against a wall surface of the wall structure, and the arm portion is received within a slot formed within the vertical support beam. The flange prevents the flange arm assembly from falling behind the wall structure. | 08-27-2009 |
Russell W. Bowden, Tyngsboro, MA US
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20080287801 | IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF IMAGING - An imaging device, imaging system, and methods of imaging are provided. The imaging device may fit inside a diagnostic or therapeutic assembly, such as a biopsy, drainage, or other type therapy needle assembly. The imaging device may reside inside the diagnostic or therapy assembly as the combined device is advanced to a desired location. Two-dimensional or three-dimensional ultrasonic images may be produced that allow for the accurate placement of the diagnostic or therapy assembly. | 11-20-2008 |
20100324536 | Method and System for Imaging, Diagnosing, and/or Treating an Area of Interest in a Patient's Body - A method and system for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating an area of interest in a patient's body is provided. More particularly, a manually steered “rapid exchange” type catheter for a system for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating an area of interest in a patient's body is provided. The catheter comprises a catheter body configured to be introduced to an area of interest in a patient's body, a device for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating the area of interest contained within the catheter body, and a manual steering device attached to the imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating device to allow an operator to manually steer the imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating device, wherein the catheter is configured to be mounted on a commercially available guidewire. | 12-23-2010 |
20110251487 | Apparatus and Methods for Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and for Crossing Severe Vascular Occlusions - An intravascular ultrasound catheter system is provided and enables a simplified, economical technique for ultrasound visualization of a blood vessel. The catheter may include a park ablation system for crossing chronic total occlusions and severe stenoses. The catheter is advanceable and is oriented entirely under manual control of the clinician and the application of radiofrequency energy for spark erosion of the stenosis also is controlled manually by the clinician. The system enables the clinician to observe an ultrasound image sufficiently to determine where to orient the ablation electrode so as to reduce the risk of dissection or perforation of the blood vessel. The ultrasound image is generated in response to manual rotation of the catheter and the ablation spark is generated only when the physician is satisfied as to the orientation of the electrode within the vessel. | 10-13-2011 |
20130289391 | System and Method Using Forward Looking Imaging for Valve Therapies - A system is provided for aortic valve imaging utilizing forward looking imaging sensors. A method of imaging the aortic valve is provided that can be utilized for diagnostic evaluation and the delivery of a therapy. In one form, the imaging system can be used to place a replacement aortic valve. In another aspect, an imaging system is combined with a valve replacement delivery system. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296704 | Apparatus and Methods for Low-Cost Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and for Crossing Severe Vascular Occlusions - An intravascular ultrasound catheter system is provided and enables a simplified, economical technique for ultrasound visualization of a blood vessel. The catheter may include a park ablation system for crossing chronic total occlusions and severe stenoses. The catheter is advanceable and is oriented entirely under manual control of the clinician and the application of radiofrequency energy for spark erosion of the stenosis also is controlled manually by the clinician. The system enables the clinician to observe an ultrasound image sufficiently to determine where to orient the ablation electrode so as to reduce the risk of dissection or perforation of the blood vessel. The ultrasound image is generated in response to manual rotation of the catheter and the ablation spark is generated only when the physician is satisfied as to the orientation of the electrode within the vessel. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296705 | Method and System for Imaging, Diagnosing, and/or Treating an Area of Interest in a Patient's Body - A method and system for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating an area of interest in a patient's body is provided. More particularly, a manually steered “rapid exchange” type catheter for a system for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating an area of interest in a patient's body is provided. The catheter comprises a catheter body configured to be introduced to an area of interest in a patient's body, a device for imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating the area of interest contained within the catheter body, and a manual steering device attached to the imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating device to allow an operator to manually steer the imaging, diagnosing, and/or treating device, wherein the catheter is configured to be mounted on a commercially available guidewire. | 11-07-2013 |
20140180068 | CATHETER ORIENTING MARKERS - The present invention generally relates to methods, devices and systems for determining the rotational orientation of a device. The invention can involve providing a device comprising a plurality of markers, wherein each marker within the plurality of markers differs from an adjacent marker by size, shape, and/or position on the device. The invention can also involve inserting the device into a vessel and imaging the device to capture an image of the device in an imaging plane. The invention can further involve processing the captured image to determine an orientation of the device relative to the imaging plane based on the markers. | 06-26-2014 |
Scott Bowden, Lexington, KY US
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20130151969 | Content Identification and Linking - Included are embodiments for content identification and linking. More specifically, some embodiments include receiving content from a user and providing a first user interface that comprises the content. The first user interface may include an action identity option to identify an action in the content. The first user interface may further include a time identity option to identify a time that the action occurred in the content. Similarly, some embodiments include provide a second user interface that includes a clip option to provide a subset of the content. The second user interface may include a play clip option to play the subset of the content, beginning at the time the action occurred. | 06-13-2013 |
Scott G. Bowden, Mableton, GA US
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20140342337 | PERVASIVE TRAINING OVER DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OR DEVICES AS A FUNCTION OF PRESENCE - Audio-video components present different queries associated with different unlearned portions of stored training information to a trainee in response to detecting presences of the trainee at different, respective geographic locations that are each within a specified spatial proximity to the first audio-video components. The specified spatial proximity is selected so that text messages of the queries displayed in a specified font size on a display device of the audio-video components are legible, or that spoken words of the first or second query conveyed within audio media on a speaker are sufficiently loud to be heard by the trainee, or that an earpiece worn by the trainee establishes a wireless communication with the audio-video components to convey the spoken words of the queries within the audio media. | 11-20-2014 |
Scott G. Bowden, Atlanta, GA US
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20140363000 | REAL-TIME AUDIENCE ATTENTION MEASUREMENT AND DASHBOARD DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for real-time determination of attentiveness of an audience in a room to a speaker. A computer determines amounts of wireless activity of a computing device within the room of the audience over time during the presentation. Based in part on the amounts of wireless activity of the computing device, the computer determines and initiates display of measures of attentiveness of the audience over the time during the presentation, to display changes in the measures of attentiveness of the audience to the speaker during the presentation. In another embodiment, the computer determines amounts of attentiveness of the audience within the room over time during the presentation utilizing sensors located throughout the room. | 12-11-2014 |
Stephen Bowden, Greensboro, NC US
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20120181907 | STORAGE CAROUSEL - A storage unit has a top, a bottom, and a carousel upon which the bottom rotates thereupon. A plurality of drawers is disposed symmetrically between the bottom and the top. Each drawer has a pentagonal shape having a front wall, a pair of front side walls each of which extends from the front wall and are parallel to each other, a pair of back side walls each of which extends from a front side wall and converges towards an other of the back side walls and a back wall attaching to each of the back side walls. Each back side wall of one drawer contacts an adjacent side wall of an adjacent drawer and the back walls of the drawers define a space. | 07-19-2012 |
Steve Bowden, Conyers, GA US
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20100333205 | Methods, Computer Networks and Computer Program Products for Reducing the Vulnerability of User Devices - Methods, computer networks, and computer program products that reduce the vulnerability of network user devices to security threats include scanning a user device connected to a network to determine whether the user device contains a particular version of an application; downloading the particular version of the application via the network in response to verifying that the user device does not contain the particular version of the application; installing the downloaded application on the user device; scanning the user device for security vulnerabilities; downloading a patch via the network in response to detecting a security vulnerability, wherein the patch is configured to remedy the security vulnerability; and executing the downloaded patch on the user device to remedy the detected security vulnerability. | 12-30-2010 |
Stuart Bowden, Tempe, AZ US
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20130344684 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING SUBSURFACE LASER ENGRAVING (SSLE) TO CREATE ONE OR MORE WAFERS FROM A MATERIAL - In accordance with some embodiments, a method for using SSLE to create one or more wafers from a material is provided, the method comprising: using a laser light beam to etch pits in the material to create one or more layers of etch pits in a subsurface of the material; and dividing the material into one or more individual wafers with an etch. In accordance with some embodiments, a system for using SSLE to create one or more wafers from a material is provided, the system comprising: a controller for controlling the position of a focal point of a laser light beam with respect to the material and causing an irradiation of the laser light beam at a plurality of focal points; and an etch for splitting the material into the one or more wafers based on the plurality of focal points. | 12-26-2013 |
20140137933 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CARRIER SELECTIVE CONTACT DEVICES - Devices comprising: an absorbing medium (AM) having first and second sides; a first membrane layer (ML) having first and second sides, wherein the first side of the first ML contacts the first side of the AM; a second ML having first and second sides, wherein the first side of the second ML contacts the second side of the AM; a first contact in contact with the second side of the first ML; and a second contact in contact with the second side of the second ML, wherein a first band alignment mismatch between the first contact and the AM causes a first surface of the AM on the first side of the AM to be in inversion, and wherein a second band alignment mismatch between the second contact and the AM causes a second surface of the AM on the second side of the AM to be under accumulation. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142882 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREDICTION OF FILL FACTOR IN HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS THROUGH LIFETIME SPECTROSCOPY - Methods and systems for prediction of fill factor in heterojunction solar cells through lifetime spectroscopy are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, methods for categorizing fill factor in a solar cell are provided, the methods comprising: determining lifetime values of the solar cell at different minority carrier concentrations; determining a lifetime curve shape for the solar cell based on the determined lifetime values; and categorizing the fill factor of the solar cell based on the determined lifetime curve shape using a hardware processor. | 05-22-2014 |
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Stuart Graham Bowden, Tempe, AZ US
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Thomas Bowden, League City, TX US
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Timothy Edward Bowden, Walnut Cove, NC US
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20100229458 | Apparatus and Method of Mosquito Control - A mosquito control trap taking advantage of the normal stages of development for a mosquito. The trap including stagnant water trapped within a container by a weeping platform floating on top of the water. A series of holes in the weeping platform provide exposure of the water to form brood cups in which female mosquitoes lay eggs. In order to develop through the larva and pupa stage the developing insects must enter the larger reservoir of stagnant water, since there is insufficient room in the brood cups. However, the holes are too small to permit escape of the adult mosquito, thus preventing any of the eggs from developing. This device provides a means for controlling mosquitoes without the use of pesticides and is especially suitable for use in lesser developing countries. | 09-16-2010 |
Timothy R. Bowden, Sparks, MD US
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20090204569 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING COMPANIES WITH SPECIFIC BUSINESS OBJECTIVES - A method for identifying companies with specific business objectives that includes using existing sources of company firmographic data to identify a broad set of companies and associated websites, crawling the websites associated with the identified companies and indexing web site content for each of the identified companies with the specific business objective to realize indexed web content. The method further includes joining the company firmographic data with the indexed web content using a business objective common identifier to generate a store of joined structured firmographic data and indexed web content and presenting a display image representation of the store of joined structured firmographic data and indexed web content for user review. The display image further receives user input to score each of said companies identified therein, and using a search interface, querying the store of scored, joined structured firmographic data and indexed web content. The method further includes augmenting the search interface, or search results from a query, with predictive, machine-leaning processes that allow rapid identification of companies possibly missed in the query. | 08-13-2009 |
Upton B. Bowden, Canton, MI US
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20130345929 | MOBILE DEVICE WIRELESS CAMERA INTEGRATION WITH A VEHICLE - A vehicle monitoring system includes a vehicle, a mobile camera device, a transmitter or transmitting transceiver, a receiver or receiving transceiver, and an integrated vehicle cockpit display. The mobile camera device, comprising a processor and a camera, is located within the vehicle or attached to the vehicle for taking an image or video within or outside the vehicle. The transmitter or transmitting transceiver is in communication with the mobile camera device for transmitting the image or the video taken by the mobile camera device. The receiver or receiving transceiver is for receiving the image or the video, taken by the mobile camera device, from the transmitter or the transmitting transceiver. The integrated vehicle cockpit display, built into the vehicle, is in communication with the receiver or the receiving transceiver for displaying the received image or the received video taken by the mobile camera device. | 12-26-2013 |