Ross, IL
Ashley Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20080222771 | Garment-Integrated Proprioceptive Feedback System - An apparatus, system, and method treat a neurological disorder by applying proprioceptive feedback to a wearer of a garment. Specifically, the garment includes one or more pressurizable reservoirs that, when pressurized, apply distributed pressure to the wearer. A system including the garment also includes a mechanism for pressurizing the reservoir and, optionally, a controller operable to control the pressurizing mechanism. | 09-18-2008 |
Bruce Eliot Ross, River Forest, IL US
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20120209881 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FOR SEARCHING ACRONYMS, PHRASES, AND WORD GROUPINGS IN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - Methods, systems and software for searching electronic documents allow a user to enter a single or multiple letters of a word group, name, phrase, or the like, and see hits that include the data inputted. The search tool solves the problem of finding the full words and ultimately the meaning of an acronym when reading a web page, word processing document, or other electronic searchable material. The search tool also solves the problem of searching through a document for particular word groups, phrases, and names, and may be especially useful where the exact spelling is unknown. The search tool may allow consumers the ability to search based on one or more characters of each name or word independently of the remaining characters in the name, phrase or word search. | 08-16-2012 |
Carl G. Ross, River Forest, IL US
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20090181780 | Child Swing and Jumper Apparatus and Methods of Operating the Same - A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. The apparatus includes a frame, and a support convertible between a swinging configuration and a bouncing configuration. In the jumper mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially flexible section, and in the swing mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially rigid section. A bypass section is movable between an engaged position wherein the bypass section provides a substantially rigid connection between the frame and the seat, and a disengaged position wherein the substantially flexible section of the first support provides a flexible connection between the frame and the seat. The seat may be convertible between a feet forward position for the swing mode and a feet down position for the jumper mode. | 07-16-2009 |
20130143681 | CHILD SWING AND JUMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A convertible support apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example convertible support apparatus for supporting a seat in a first mode and a second mode includes a substantially flexible section to support the seat in a first mode, and a substantially rigid bypass. The substantially rigid bypass is positioned to selectively deactivate the substantially flexible section when the convertible support is in the second mode. | 06-06-2013 |
Darrell Ross, Marion, IL US
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20140299007 | Method and apparatus for collecting and removing refuse from an underground mine - A hydraulically operated compaction device is mounted on a mobile support frame and is dragged by a mine utility vehicle through an underground mine for the collection of waste material generated from the mining operations. The waste material is deposited into a compaction chamber and compacted in a receiver of the compaction device. Hydraulic power is supplied from a hydraulic power takeoff on the utility vehicle to actuate the compaction device to compact the waste material in the receiver. When the receiver is filled with compacted waste material, the mine utility vehicle moves the compaction device to a location in the mine where the compaction device is transported out of the mine for pick-up by a commercial waste hauler. By collecting and compacting waste material in the mine, the frequency of hauls of waste material from the mine and the associated costs are substantially reduced. | 10-09-2014 |
David T. Ross, Beach Park, IL US
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20080245194 | Bias assembly for ratchet tools - A ratcheting tool such as a reversible dual-pawl ratchet wrench is disclosed that minimizes wasted motion during ratchet slip or counter-rotation. The ratchet wrench includes a bias assembly that biases the pawls apart to bias a first, selected pawl for a selected drive direction towards engagement with a ratchet gear, and that the biases the selected pawl into a concentric alignment with the ratchet gear. In this manner, non-ratcheting initial rotation of the pawl due to counter-rotation prior to the pawl camming out of engagement with the ratchet gear is eliminated, thus eliminating wasted motion and maximizing the available angular sweep for the wrench. | 10-09-2008 |
20150328749 | RATCHET WRENCH INCLUDING RETAINING RING - A tool including a wrench body having a first drive end at a first end of the wrench body, and an aperture in the first drive end that includes a shoulder or retaining web extending into the aperture. A ratchet gear including a receiving portion adapted to engage a work piece for providing torque to the work piece, and a ring groove is disposed in the aperture with the receiving portion and the ring groove on opposite sides of the shoulder. A retaining ring is disposed in the ring groove and adapted to retain the ratchet gear in the aperture. The retaining ring limits offset loading that may be applied to a cover plate and/or retention screws when the tool is being used. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328750 | RATCHET MECHANISM FOR RATCHET WRENCH - A tool that includes a wrench body a first drive end, and a ratchet gear disposed in an aperture in the first drive end. A first cavity is formed in the first drive end and in communication with the aperture. First and second pawls are disposed in the first cavity, and the first and second pawls each includes teeth adapted to engage the ratchet gear. A second cavity is formed in the first drive end and is in communication with the first cavity. The second cavity receives a reversing disc adapted to selectively engage the first and second pawls to cause engagement and dis-engagement of the first and second pawls with the ratchet gear. By orienting the pawls to allow the second cavity to have a minimum depth, the head of the wrench can be stiffened, thereby increasing fatigue strength and rigidity of the wrench. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328751 | BIAS MEMBER FOR REDUCING RATCHETING ARC - A tool that broadly includes a first drive end and a ratchet gear disposed in the first drive end. The ratchet gear includes a receiving portion adapted to engage a work piece for providing torque to the working piece. First and second pawls each including pawl teeth are selectively engageable with the ratchet gear. The first and second pawls each include a relief portion on a side opposite the pawl teeth. A first bias member is engaged with the relief portions and limits movement of the first and second pawls away from the ratchet gear during use of the tool, thereby reducing an amount of ratcheting arc of the tool. | 11-19-2015 |
James Andrew Ross, Waterman, IL US
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20130180416 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING STRAPPING TO BALES OF MATERIAL - A system and method for applying plastic strapping to bales of material. A strap track assembly comprises a frame, a track, and a flap assembly. The frame is frame sized and configured to permit a bale of material to pass therethrough. The track is coupled to and positioned along an inner surface of the frame, with the track sized and configured to house a length of strapping material therein. The flap assembly is operatively connected to a portion of track positioned along a lower portion of the frame, with the flap assembly including a first flap in selective contact with a second flap. The first flap may be constructed of a metallic material, and the second strap may be constructed of an elastomeric material such as rubber. A debris cover may be operatively connected to a front surface of the frame, with a portion of the debris cover positioned above at least a portion of the track so as to inhibit individual pieces of baled material from contacting the flap assembly and/or the track. Individual plates may be operatively connected to and extend away from an exit portion of an associated baler. | 07-18-2013 |
Jeremy B. Ross, Monticello, IL US
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20090190337 | FLASHLIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and having a light source mounted therein. The light source has an optical axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. Batteries are housed in the tubular member. A control panel having a keypad overlay is mounted in the control housing. The keypad overlay includes a plurality of control buttons. A driver board in the control housing receives signals from the control panel and control the operation of the light source. The plurality of control buttons are manipulable by a single digit of the user's hand while gripping the tubular member. | 07-30-2009 |
20090201674 | Flashlight Device with Task Light - A preferred embodiment of the invention is a hand-mountable flashlight which provides hands-free capability by eliminating the need to grasp the device in order to retain it and independently direct a plurality of light sources. These light sources are ergonomically situated to provide multi-directional lighting when the light is mounted on the hand. A first or primary light source produces a more focused and intense light emission as compared to a second light source referred to as the task light. The placement, brightness and beam characteristics of the primary light source provide adequate illumination at distances up to and exceeding 20 feet in a dark environment. The primary light source is designed to provide forward illumination during navigation and clear target identification when the flashlight is used in conjunction with weapons such as a pistol or other firearms. The placement, brightness, and beam characteristics of the task light preferably provide a diffused or less intense light source as compared to the primary light source. The task light is ideal for illuminating objects being held or manipulated by the user or areas that are in proximity to the user's hands. Such objects might include photo identification, hand tools, keyboards, locks and keys, control panels, etc. | 08-13-2009 |
20110096537 | FLASHLIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and having a light source mounted therein. The light source has an optical axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. Batteries are housed in the tubular member. A control panel having a keypad overlay is mounted in the control housing. The keypad overlay includes a plurality of control buttons. A driver board in the control housing receives signals from the control panel and control the operation of the light source. The plurality of control buttons are manipulable by a single digit of the user's hand while gripping the tubular member. | 04-28-2011 |
20150219292 | FLASHLIGHT SYSTEM WITH ACCESSORIZED REPLACEABLE PANELS - A flashlight system comprising a housing assembly including a lower member having a longitudinal axis and an upper assembly coupled to the lower member. A light source having an optical axis substantially perpendicular to lower member longitudinal axis is mounted in the upper assembly. Control buttons are coupled to the upper assembly and positioned and spaced in proximity to one another. The lower member includes at least one side plate that is removable. The flashlight system includes a plurality of interchangeable removable side plates providing various features to enhance the overall functionality of the flashlight. | 08-06-2015 |
John Ross, Elmhurst, IL US
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20100057543 | System and methods for monitoring caregiver performance - Systems and methods for monitoring the performance of a caregiver are disclosed. The systems may be configured to monitor the movement of each subject in a network of subjects. One such system includes a plurality of strips adhered in spaced-apart relation on a mattress pad, upon which a subject is positioned. One or more transmitter is provided coupled to the plurality of strips. A processor is connected to the one or more transmitter. The processor is provided with operating software to record and report caregiver activity or both caregiver activity and subject activity. | 03-04-2010 |
20120161979 | System and Methods for Monitoring Caregiver Performance - Systems and methods for monitoring the performance of a caregiver are disclosed. The systems may be configured to monitor the movement of each subject in a network of subjects. One such system includes a plurality of strips adhered in spaced-apart relation on a mattress pad, upon which a subject is positioned. One or more transmitter is provided coupled to the plurality of strips. A processor is connected to the one or more transmitter. The processor is provided with operating software to record and report caregiver activity or both caregiver activity and subject activity. | 06-28-2012 |
John Robert Ross, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20090025263 | Method for manufacturing a pop-up article - A method for manufacturing a pop-up article from one or more continuous webs of material using an inline printing press. The article comprises a curved or generally semi-cylindrical pop-up device enclosed within a base piece, such that when the base piece is in a closed position, the pop-up device lies flat therein, but when the base piece is moved to an open position, the pop-up device is forced outwardly from the base piece to form a curved or generally semi-cylindrical shape. The method comprises processing a first web or ribbon to define a base piece having a front and back cover, processing a second web or ribbon to define a pop-up device, separating the pop-up device from the second web or ribbon, adhering a tab of the pop-up device to the front cover, adhering a front flap of the pop-up device to the rear cover, and separating the article from the first web or ribbon. | 01-29-2009 |
20110047839 | POP-UP ARTICLE - A method for manufacturing a pop-up article from one or more continuous webs of material using an inline printing press. The article comprises a curved or generally semi-cylindrical pop-up device enclosed within a base piece, such that when the base piece is in a closed position, the pop-up device lies flat therein, but when the base piece is moved to an open position, the pop-up device is forced outwardly from the base piece to form a curved or generally semi-cylindrical shape. The method comprises processing a first web or ribbon to define a base piece having a front and back cover, processing a second web or ribbon to define a pop-up device, separating the pop-up device from the second web or ribbon, adhering a tab of the pop-up device to the front cover, adhering a front flap of the pop-up device to the rear cover, and separating the article from the first web or ribbon. | 03-03-2011 |
Jon Ross, Chicago, IL US
Kenneth M. Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20110319152 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY SIMULATING A COMPONENT OF A WAGERING GAME - Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting a wagering game, and computer programs for initiating a wagering game are presented herein. A gaming device is presented that includes a wager input device for receiving wagers from players to play a wagering game, and a display for displaying outcomes of the wagering game. The gaming device also includes a multi-layer composite lighting assembly with a first light-emitting layer, a second light-emitting layer, and a spacer. The first light-emitting layer emits light of a first color in a first direction, whereas the second light-emitting layer emits light of a second color in a second direction. The spacer, which is interposed between the first and second light-emitting layers, diffuses and focuses light emitted by the second light-emitting layer through the light emitted by the first light-emitting layer to thereby create a three-dimensional simulation of a component of the wagering game. | 12-29-2011 |
20120220353 | RECONFIGURABLE GAMING DISPLAYS AND GAMING TERMINALS WITH RECONFIGURABLE DISPLAY DEVICES - Gaming terminals, gaming machines, gaming systems, and methods of reconfiguring a display device are presented herein. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed, which includes an input device configured to receive a wager to play the wagering game, a cabinet, and a display device operatively mounted to the cabinet. The display device has an electronic graphical display screen that is operable to dynamically display information related to the wagering game. The display screen is configured to physically change shape and/or size. | 08-30-2012 |
Kenneth Michael Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20090320858 | Self-fitting device for location in an ear canal - A self-fitting device for location in an ear canal. The device includes a body having a body ear end, an opposite body user end, and a shaft extending from the ear end to the user end. A resilient bladder is joined with the body ear end and a chamber is defined inside the resilient bladder where the chamber is in communication with the shaft and the resilient bladder has a wall portion and is deformable from an at-rest position to an in-ear position. The resilient bladder has a variable strength profile in the wall portion of the bladder. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320859 | Self-fitting device for location in an ear canal - A self-fitting device for location in an ear canal. The device includes a body having a body ear end, an opposite body user end, and a shaft extending from the ear end to the user end. A resilient bladder is joined with the body ear end and a chamber is defined inside the resilient bladder. An elongate plunger is located in the shaft. The resilient bladder is deformable between an at-rest position and an in-ear position. The elongate plunger actuates between the at-rest position and an insertion position to assist the resilient bladder to be deformed into the in-ear position. The plunger actuates in the insertion position without extending a front end portion of the bladder forward of a position of the front end portion when the bladder is in the at-rest position. | 12-31-2009 |
Kristi Ross, Oak Park, IL US
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20150095260 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AGGREGATING INVESTMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT DATA AND DISPLAY OF THE DATA THEREOF - A system and method that aggregates investment, educational and entertainment data for consumers in a visually simplified way. In an embodiment, a system for such aggregated data can include a database containing investment data and investment education data and a processor in communication with the investment database and investment education database. In an exemplary embodiment, the processor may be included in a web server. The processor may be configured to execute instructions to provide a graphical user interface (GUI) to display visuals and accept queries from users according to at least one of the investment data and the investment education data. The GUI can include an educational portion and an investment portion. The processor can be configured to display through the GUI appropriate educational content from the educational portion and appropriate investment content from the investment portion. | 04-02-2015 |
20150324915 | System and Methods For Aggregating and Presenting Securities Trading Data - An improved trading platform may: (i) aggregate multiple orders related to a single trade position and present those orders for the trader; (ii) enable the user to select and apply default options trading strategies; (iii) aggregate trade positions, such as option positions having the same or similar expirations, for presentment in a single interface; and (iv) record and present trade position variations investigated by a trader in a simplified manner. | 11-12-2015 |
Lawrence John Ross, Naperville, IL US
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20150213523 | COMMUNITY COMMERCE FUNDRAISING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A community commerce system and method is centered about a common website and electronically generated gift cards, or e-gift cards. The system and method encourages what is referred to herein as “community commerce” among several classes of participants, including: i) merchants/business owners; ii) shoppers; and iii) charities/nonprofits/fundraisers. A member may use the website to purchase electronic e-gift cards, redeemable at a merchant's place of business. Each e-gift card is associated with an individual merchant, has a face value, and further has an identified quantity of donation dollars. Each merchant establishes their own e-gift card, determining both the face value of each e-gift card and how many donation dollars are to be given to shoppers in exchange for each e-gift card purchase. | 07-30-2015 |
Matthew Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20100089437 | VEHICLE-BASED SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A vehicle-based solar collector comprising a cylindrical array of concentrator cells, a heat sink coupled to the linear array of concentrator cells, and a plurality of modules running fore and aft in the car, wherein each of the plurality of modules has a parabolic trough mirror that reflects light onto the cylindrical array of concentrator cells. | 04-15-2010 |
Maxwell Adam Ross, Evanston, IL US
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20120036471 | TOOL BARS ALONG LATERAL EDGES OF A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE DISPLAY - Tool bars are provided along lateral edges of a display of a handheld computing device. The tool bars include icons that represent application features. The user may interact with the application by touching the icons on the display. Since mobile computing devices are commonly held at the lateral sides of the device, navigation and activation buttons are in close proximity to a natural location of a user's thumbs. The proximity of the tool bars to the thumbs increases efficiency and accuracy when interacting with the application. The tool bars may be displayed in an expanded state such that a text label may be displayed to identify the application feature that each icon represents. The tool bars may also include functionality that displays additional information for any of the application features represented by the icons without navigating the application away from the current screen. | 02-09-2012 |
20130073999 | TOOL BARS ALONG LATERAL EDGES OF A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE DISPLAY - Tool bars are provided along lateral edges of a display of a handheld computing device. The tool bars include icons that represent application features. The user may interact with the application by touching the icons on the display. Since mobile computing devices are commonly held at the lateral sides of the device, navigation and activation buttons are in close proximity to a natural location of a user's thumbs. The proximity of the tool bars to the thumbs increases efficiency and accuracy when interacting with the application. The tool bars may be displayed in an expanded state such that a text label may be displayed to identify the application feature that each icon represents. The tool bars may also include functionality that displays additional information for any of the application features represented by the icons without navigating the application away from the current screen. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20150116878 | Droput Recloser - A dropout recloser is capable of in accordance with its operating programming after a predetermined number of fault interrupting operations, e.g., 1, 2, 3 or more but typically 3, to drop out of a cutout and hang freely in a hinge contact of the cutout providing sectionalization with an observable visible gap. The recloser includes fault interrupting and reclosing components, a drop out mechanism and a controller. The drop out mechanism may include a bi-stable actuator to affect fault interrupting operation and dropout operation. The device may include motion limiting structures. The recloser may have a number of operating modes or sequences. | 04-30-2015 |
Noel Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20110101042 | Systems and Methods of Drawstring Restringing and Recovery - A drawstring recovery and restringing device that includes a leading edge, a flexible cylindrical mid-portion, and a grab scoop member. The device may be used in various methods of restringing drawstrings through articles having a drawstring channel, the methods comprising securing a drawstring end within the device's grab scoop member, inserting the leading edge of the device into a drawstring channel of an article, pushing the device through the drawstring channel until the leading edge protrudes from the other end of the drawstring channel and pulling the leading edge of the device until the entire device exits the drawstring channel. The device may also be used in methods of recovery of a drawstring that is fully enclosed in a drawstring channel, the methods comprising feeding the grab scoop member of the device into the drawstring channel, placing the drawstring within the grab scoop member, and pulling the leading edge of the device through the drawstring channel. | 05-05-2011 |
Paul D. Ross, Rockford, IL US
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20150007676 | FLOATING NUT AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - A linear guide including a guide rail, a carriage, a drive screw and a connection arrangement is provided. The guide rail defines a linear travel path. The carriage is mounted to the guide rail for motion along the linear travel path. The drive screw is operably mounted to the guide rail. The connection arrangement couples the drive screw to the carriage to convert rotary motion of the drive screw to linear actuation of the carriage along the linear travel path. The connection arrangement provides a single degree of linear freedom between the drive screw and the carriage in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the linear travel path. The single degree of linear freedom permits relative motion between the screw and the carriage to relieve internal binding between the relative components. | 01-08-2015 |
Robin S. Ross, Chicago, IL US
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20130144775 | System and Method for a Request for Cross in a Trade Matching Engine - Systems and methods are provided to fulfill customer trading orders in an illiquid two sided market. Request for cross functionality may be implemented in a trading environment using a trading engine for the matching of trades involving financial instruments. Request for cross functionally integrates the benefits of a dual bid-ask continuous trading market model with the price and quantity trade matching systems and methods. | 06-06-2013 |
Sue A. Ross, Elmhurst, IL US
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20100176133 | Container seal with integral promotional token and method - A container seal having a releasable, integral promotional token attached thereto comprises a sealing sheet bound to a promotional token by a releasable adhesive. The sealant sheet has a tacking surface and a sealing surface. The promotional token has a tacking surface and an obverse surface. At least one surface of the promotional token has promotional indicia visible thereon. The tacking surface of the promotional token is bound to the tacking surface of the sealant sheet by a releasable adhesive, so that the promotional token is peelably removable from the sealant sheet when the sealant sheet is bound to the finish of a container. The promotional token consists of a material selected from the group consisting of a layer of paper or synthetic fabric, a layer of paper or synthetic fabric laminated to a polymer film, and a layer of paper or synthetic fabric laminated to two polymer films, and optionally, the tacking surface of the promotional token or the tacking surface of the sealant sheet comprises a release coating. | 07-15-2010 |
Wilton Leon Ross, E. Alton, IL US
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20120112609 | LCD MONITOR STAND WITH NOTE AND STORAGE AREAS - A stand for an LCD monitor includes a storage area and a front message center. The stand is box-shaped and has a flat top for the monitor. The sides are shaped like a trapezoid such that the hinged front door is slanted downwards and towards the user. The outer surface of the front door has a left dry erase side for writing notes and a right cork board side for posting messages. The inside of the stand has one or more sliding drawers with a variety of compartments for storing articles like pens and paper clips. The lower section of the inside of the stand also has convenient storage space. Lower adjustable feet allow the user to adjust the height of the monitor. A cup holder or phone holder can also be included on the top. | 05-10-2012 |