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Albert Wenger, Scarsdale, NY US
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20140281861 | Method And Apparatus For Tagging Data - A system is provided that permits the use of classification information that can be interpreted by a computer system. To this end, a system and method may be provided for creating classification information that may be interpreted by a computer system. Such classification information may be associated with content, and permit a computer system to process the content based on the classification information. In one example, classification information may be associated by a user, system, or process with a portion of content, and a computer system processes the content based on the classification information. For instance, the classification information may cause content to be processed in a particular way, presented to a user by a particular application program, cause the content to be forwarded to a particular user, or otherwise influence how the content is handled. | 09-18-2014 |
Alexander A. Wenger, Melville, NY US
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20080274761 | Method and System for Communication System Interoperability - An system for interlinking communication devices having different communication mechanisms, includes a first device having a plurality of radios that are software configurable to operate on different channels, and/or different frequencies, and/or via different protocols, and a switch arranged to selectively interconnect audio signals with audio inputs of at least one of the plurality of radios, wherein the audio signals are provided by an operator of the first device or comprise demodulated audio output of one of the plurality of radios. | 11-06-2008 |
20130309962 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS - A system for repeating radio signals to the outside of a structure, from transmitters operating within a structure that normally prevents radio transmissions from propagating out of the structure. A system for repeating radio signals to the inside of a structure, from transmitters operating outside a structure that normally prevents radio transmissions from propagating into the structure. | 11-21-2013 |
20150128049 | ADVANCED USER INTERFACE - An advanced user interface includes a display device and a processing unit. The processing unit causes the display device to display a dynamic user interface containing a plurality of input areas in an adaptive graphical arrangement, detect user in puts on the dynamic user interface, and record the user inputs in a memory unit in association with a context of information inputted by the user. The graphical arrangement of input areas includes at least one primary input area, each of which is respectively associated with different information. The processing unit detects a user input for one of the input areas, compares the detected user input with prior user inputs recorded in the memory unit, and predicts a first next user input based on the comparison and the context of information associated with the detected user input. Based on the predicted first next user input, the processing unit dynamically modifies the displayed arrangement of the input areas so that information associated with the predicted first next user input is characterized and displayed as the at least one primary input area on the dynamic user interface. | 05-07-2015 |
Andrew Wenger, Osseo, MN US
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20150355789 | TREATMENT PROFILES - Extracorporeal blood treatment systems and methods to use and modify/create treatment profiles for extracorporeal blood treatments. For example, treatment profiles may include one or more preset, or predefined, settings or values for an extracorporeal blood treatment such as, e.g., therapy type, therapy set (e.g., tubing set, filter set, etc.), anticoagulation type, and one or more flow rates, etc. | 12-10-2015 |
20150355790 | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT DATA INTERFACE - Extracorporeal blood treatment systems and methods to display and select various historical data for extracorporeal blood treatments. Historical data related to extracorporeal blood treatments may be displayed on a two-dimensional graph and in a list view that may be switched there between. Further, historical data may include various datasets (e.g., fluid datasets, patient fluid removal datasets, anticoagulation datasets, etc.) and event information that may be displayed simultaneously. | 12-10-2015 |
Constance Wenger, Oxford, PA US
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20110089381 | LEAD-FREE RESISTIVE COMPOSITION - A substantially lead-free thick-film resistor paste composition is disclosed including a resistor composition dispersed in an organic vehicle. The resistor composition includes (a) RuO | 04-21-2011 |
Craig Wenger, Chicago, IL US
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20120325755 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Cleaning an Aquarium - Apparatuses, systems and methods aid in the cleaning of an aquarium and provide clean water to an aquarium. In particular, the present invention relates to an efficient, self-contained and simplified solution for cleaning aquarium tanks and replenishing clean water to an aquarium. | 12-27-2012 |
20130152866 | Aquarium with a Self-Contained Cleaning Apparatus - The present invention relates to an aquarium cleaning apparatus, systems and methods for removing debris from the aquarium, and in particular, a self-contained cleaning apparatus that utilizes a siphon effect created by pouring water in an aquarium tank and/or pulling water out of an aquarium tank, such as via a vacuum. In a preferred embodiment, the siphon operation occurs because of the difference between the water level of the aquarium tank and the vertical height of a spout attached to the top of a vertical tube. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to immerse their hands in the aquarium water to operate the cleaning device. | 06-20-2013 |
Craig D. Wenger, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110297823 | MASS SPECTROMETRY DATA ACQUISITION MODE FOR OBTAINING MORE RELIABLE PROTEIN QUANTITATION - Described herein are methods and systems which enable a unique platform for analyte quantitation. The methods and systems relate to determining the amount of interference in a precursor ion isolation window resulting from an impurity. Once the level of impurity is determined, several methods can be employed to reduce the amount of interference in a subsequent MS/MS spectrum. The methods and systems described herein enable increased quantitation accuracy while maintaining high levels of throughput. | 12-08-2011 |
Craig Daniel Wenger, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140273252 | ION MOBILITY MASS SPECTROMETRY TAGS FOR QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS THEREOF - Compound tags and shifting agents are provided that find use in ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), mass spectrometry (MS), or a combination of IMS and MS, and which can substantially increase separation of multiple components in complex samples and facilitate quantitative and multiplexed analyses. In some cases, the compounds include a linker and a normalizing group, each including a structural unit and separated by a cleaveable group, and a crown ether. Also provided are methods for analyzing peptides in a sample. In some cases, the method includes coupling the compound to peptides which include a terminal guanidinium moiety capable of forming an intra-molecular complex with the crown ether. | 09-18-2014 |
Craig K. Wenger, Chandler, AZ US
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20120019215 | METHOD FOR CHARGING MULTIPLE RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Some embodiments include a method for charging multiple rechargeable energy storage systems. Other embodiments or related systems and methods are disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
20130002207 | Method for Calculating an Electric Current Provided by a Rechargeable Energy Storage System and Related Methods, Apparatuses, and Systems - Some embodiments include a method for calculating an electric current provided by a rechargeable energy storage system. Other embodiments of related methods, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
Curtis Wenger, Goshen, IN US
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20090014699 | CABLE GUIDE - A guide adapted to retain a flexible member can include a body defining an arcuate intermediate portion extending between a first end and a second end. The arcuate intermediate portion can define a generally unshaped cross-section. The intermediate portion can define a throat adapted to slidably capture the flexible member. A mounting aperture can be defined through the first end. At least one finger can be formed on the body. The finger can extend toward the throat and is adapted to retain the flexible member within the throat. | 01-15-2009 |
Curtis R. Wenger, Goshen, IN US
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20100089334 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING POULTRY PRODUCTION - A method and apparatus is provided for raising poultry, such as chickens, for food production. In a first embodiment, the method includes the steps of: providing a facility for housing the poultry, providing at least one light-absorbing ventilation fan associated with the facility for ventilating the facility, exposing an interior of the facility to natural light cycles of an outside environment for a first period and regulating light cycles of the interior for a second period, thereby mimicking daylight duration variation representative of seasonal changes for stimulating sexual development of the poultry. In a second embodiment, the method includes the steps of: providing a facility for housing the poultry, providing at least one light-absorbing ventilation fan associated with the facility for ventilating the facility, limiting exposure of an interior of the facility to light to produce a brown-out effect therein for enhancing physical development of the poultry. | 04-15-2010 |
20110011350 | APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING POULTRY PRODUCTION - An apparatus and method are described for raising poultry, such as chickens, for food production. A facility for housing the poultry includes a wall with at least one light-absorbing ventilation fan for ventilating the facility and a movable curtain covering a curtain opening. A controller operates the movable curtain to expose an interior of the facility to natural light cycles of an outside environment for a first period and regulating light cycles of the interior for a second period, thereby mimicking daylight duration variation representative of seasonal changes for stimulating sexual development of the poultry. Alternatively, the controller operates the movable curtain to limit exposure of an interior of the facility to light to produce a brown-out effect therein for enhancing physical development of the poultry. The light absorbing material of the fan facilitates the lighting effect achieved by the controller's operation of, for example, the movable curtain. | 01-20-2011 |
David Wenger, Darien, CT US
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20110016033 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION - A system and method is provided for the gathering of and manipulation of shareholder data, including information on individual shareholders and related custodians of shares, and comparing the shareholder/custodian data to a set of rules and/or a set of marketing analysis data to identify securities compliance issues and/or evaluate a securities marketing plan. | 01-20-2011 |
Dean Wenger, Litiz, PA US
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20140056674 | CABLE REEL TRAILER - The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base. | 02-27-2014 |
Dean Wenger, Lititz, PA US
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20090196723 | CABLE REEL TRAILER - The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base. | 08-06-2009 |
20110116902 | CABLE REEL TRAILER - The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base. | 05-19-2011 |
Gary T. Wenger, Harvard, MA US
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20130231808 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICULAR ENERGY MANAGEMENT - A vehicle energy management system for gathering, storing the energy, and distributing the stored energy supports various subsystems on the vehicle such as driver comfort systems, payload refrigeration, liftgate mechanisms, and roof de-icing, for example. The system harvests energy from various sources available to the vehicle, such as solar panels, regenerative braking and shock absorbers. The harvested energy is gathered for battery storage. Management logic allocates the stored electricity to various vehicle loads defined by the subsystems, based on factors such as time of day, ambient temperature, and weather conditions, which are used to predict the electrical demand called for by the loads. Harvestable energy sources available to the vehicle, combined with sufficient battery storage, provides electrical power for supporting these loads without relying on an idling engine for providing electrical or hydraulic power to accommodate the vehicle subsystems, such as comfort stations for an idle-free vehicle implementation. | 09-05-2013 |
20140116077 | Solar auxiliary power systems for vehicles - An integrated truck and trailer power system comprises auxiliary power generation and storage devices mounted on a trailer, such as an array of solar panels mounted on the roof of the trailer and a storage battery mounted on the trailer, and switching devices for controlling flow of power there between and to an electrically powered HVAC system of the truck, whereby the truck can be maintained at a comfortable temperature by supply of power stored by the auxiliary power storage device. | 05-01-2014 |
Geoffrey C. Wenger, San Diego, CA US
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20130218511 | WEIGHT-SENSING SURFACES WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR INVENTORY TRACKING - Methods, systems, and devices are described for identifying and determining quantity data for consumable items from a plurality of weight sensing devices. A consumption metric for the consumable items is determined based on the identification and quantity data. Consumption-related information is provided based on the consumption metric. Consumption-related information may be used for a number of purposes, including for providing aggregate consumption information to suppliers, and health advice and recipes to users, for example. | 08-22-2013 |
20140156281 | VOICE-CONTROLLED CONFIGURATION OF AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus are provided for configuring control of an automation system for a home or other space, using audio input to a controller. Activation of an appliance in the automation system initiates the providing of the capabilities of the appliance to the controller and a data collection process via an audible interface. Audible user input is converted to an audio signal, and then processed by the controller to determine control input for the appliance. The audible input may also be used for user authentication. Subsequently, the controller controls the appliance based on the control input. | 06-05-2014 |
20140198618 | DETERMINING ROOM DIMENSIONS AND A RELATIVE LAYOUT USING AUDIO SIGNALS AND MOTION DETECTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining room dimensions and layout. A method includes receiving an audio signal from at least one other detection apparatus. The method includes determining a spatial orientation of a detection apparatus along a substantially planar surface. The method includes calculating at least one dimension along the planar surface based in part on the received audio signal and the determined spatial orientation of the detection apparatus. Methods and apparatus are provided for determining room layout. The method includes detecting a mobile object in a first room. The method includes receiving an indication of detection of the mobile object in a second room subsequent to the detection in the first room. The method includes providing an indication that the first and second rooms are adjacent rooms based on the detection of the mobile object in the second room subsequent to the detection in the first room. | 07-17-2014 |
20150091790 | CLASSIFICATION OF GESTURE DETECTION SYSTEMS THROUGH USE OF KNOWN AND YET TO BE WORN SENSORS - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product for gesture recognition. The apparatus classifies a gesture based on a movement of a body part as detected by a primary sensor. The apparatus determine a reliability level of a secondary sensor and obtains corroborating information associated with the movement of the body part using the secondary sensor when the reliability level satisfies a criterion. The apparatus then confirms or negates the classification of the gesture based on the corroborating information. The secondary sensor may be a sensor already known to the apparatus, i.e., the sensor is currently being worn by the user, or it may be a sensor that is worn by a user at a later time. In the latter case, the apparatus detects for the presence of a new sensor, determines the gesture recognition capabilities of the new sensor and integrates the new sensor into the gesture recognition process. | 04-02-2015 |
Geoffrey Carlin Wenger, San Diego, CA US
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20150145887 | PERSISTENT HEAD-MOUNTED CONTENT DISPLAY - A method for persistently displaying selected virtual content includes: selecting desired content; selecting, using a head-mounted display, a physical location as a reference location for the desired content to be displayed virtually as a window of desired content, the physical location being in a line of sight of, but separate from the head-mounted display; and displaying at least a portion of the window of desired content using the head-mounted display such that the at least a portion of the window of desired content appears to a user of the head-mounted display to be disposed at the physical location regardless of changes of orientation, location, or orientation and location of the head-mounted display. | 05-28-2015 |
Glenn Martin Wenger, Richfield, PA US
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20110067357 | Machine for wrapping individual round crop bales with plastic film - A machine for wrapping individual round crop bales with plastic film as they are rolled along the ground is disclosed having a frame, with an arm situated over the center of the bale, a rotating arm, attached to the end of the frame arm, a holder for the film roll attached to the rotating arm, allowing the roll to turn as the film feeds out, a roller mounted to the frame to push and roll the bale on the ground on its horizontal axis, as it is wrapped by the rotating arm, rotating on a vertical axis, resulting in a completely wrapped bale. In the preferred embodiment, the machine is mounted on the three point hitch of a tractor, with the rotating arm powered by the tractor hydraulics, and an optional “ground” roller mounted to the frame to support the wrapper close to the ground while wrapping. | 03-24-2011 |
Jarrell Wenger, Golden, CO US
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20110174003 | Evaporative Cooling Tower Performance Enhancement Through Cooling Recovery - A method of enhancing evaporative cooling towers of various types. Such cooling towers have a flow of water, an air intake stream of ambient air and an air exhaust such that the flow of water is cooled by ambient air from the air intake and evaporating a portion of that water flow into the ambient air, and the air discharge stream for the ambient air and a portion of evaporated water from the water flow. The method provides a closed cycle coolant channel having a heated heat discharge portion and a cooled heal sink, placing the cooled portion at the air intake, placing the heated portion in the flow of the air at the air exhaust. The ambient air flow at the intake is cooled by the closed cycle coolant channel, reducing its wet bulb temperature and increasing the capability of the cooling tower to cool the flow of water. | 07-21-2011 |
Jason C. Wenger, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20130323686 | EMBEDDED SIMULATOR METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM - A system and method is disclosed for correlation of received objects offering a valid presentation to an operator. The method correlates actual objects and simulated objects to offer a valuable training presentation environment to an operator. The method may receive a plurality of data streams including sensed data, simulated sensed data, and truth data to correlate among the plurality of data to determine if the data corresponds to a common object. Each of these data streams may be received from an off-board source via datalink or generated by an onboard simulation data source. The system correlates data received from an onboard source with data received from an off-board source to present the best available training scenario to the operator. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323687 | TRAINING DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM - A training data management method and related system is disclosed comprising three integrated elements. A training data network may provide a network linking a remote instructor operating an off-board data network with a student operating an onboard data network. The remote instructor may, via the datalink connection, maintain a level of control of the data set available to the student. A method for providing training data may include an onboard and off-board safety monitor configured for perceiving a safety event and sending a notification thereof to an involved participant. A system for providing training data may include a data guard configured to monitor all communications between two networks and block sensitive information, training data, and classified communications between the networks. | 12-05-2013 |
Jason C. Wenger, North Liberty, IA US
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20080262664 | Synthetic vision system and methods - The present invention is directed to a system and methods, embodiments of which provide increased situation awareness information in an improved Synthetic Vision System (SVS). According to the present invention, a Primary Flight Display (PFD), a top-down view Multi-Function Display (MFD), and side-view Vertical Profile Display (VPD) are presented on one user interface with an input device, such as a transparent touch screen for quick and easy data entry. The present invention also provides color shading, such as red, to communicate areas where the aircraft may be in conflict with terrain or obstacles at a point in time in the future. | 10-23-2008 |
Jerry Wenger, Powell, WY US
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20110082404 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC FOR TREATMENT OF FOOT DROP - An ankle-foot orthotic is provided that treats steppage gate by preventing foot drop during movement. The orthotic having an ankle brace linked to a user's shoe by an elastic strap. The elastic strap having sufficient elasticity to provide the appropriate amount of tensile force to the shoe to prevent foot drop, while having sufficient flexibility to allow the user to naturally flex their foot and ankle during movement. The elastic strap comprises hook fasteners attachable to and removable from the shoe, such that the orthotic can be easily put on or taken off by the user. | 04-07-2011 |
20130138030 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC FOR TREATMENT OF FOOT DROP - An ankle-foot orthotic is provided that treats steppage gate by preventing foot drop during movement. The orthotic having an ankle brace linked to a user's shoe by an elastic strap. The elastic strap having sufficient elasticity to provide the appropriate amount of tensile force to the shoe to prevent foot drop, while having sufficient flexibility to allow the user to naturally flex their foot and ankle during movement. The elastic strap comprises hook fasteners attachable to and removable from the shoe, such that the orthotic can be easily put on or taken off by the user. | 05-30-2013 |
Jerry A. Wenger, Powell, WY US
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20150374527 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC FOR TREATMENT OF FOOT DROP - An ankle-foot orthotic is provided that treats steppage gate by preventing foot drop during movement. The orthotic having an ankle brace linked to a user's shoe by an elastic strap. The elastic strap having sufficient elasticity to provide the appropriate amount of tensile force to the shoe to prevent foot drop, while having sufficient flexibility to allow the user to naturally flex their foot and ankle during movement. The elastic strap comprises hook fasteners attachable to and removable from the shoe, such that the orthotic can be easily put on or taken off by the user. | 12-31-2015 |
Justin Gregory Wenger, Greenwood, IN US
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20150275834 | FUEL PUMP TAPPET ASSEMBLY - A fuel pump assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel pump housing, a cylindrical bore defined in the fuel pump housing, and a tappet assembly received in the cylindrical bore. The tappet assembly includes a one-piece shoe having a recess disposed in a bottom portion thereof, and a roller that is partially received within the recess and configured to rotate about a roller axis. | 10-01-2015 |
Kent E. Wenger, Royersford, PA US
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20120254053 | On Demand Information Network - A computer system provides a unified view of data for different organizations of a business. The accessed data may be distributed over different data sources that may include a data warehouse, operational databases (e.g., systems of records supporting different functions), production servers, and external data sources. Access to one or more of the data sources may be restricted based on a user profile. Data may also be accessed by directly tapping into the systems of record of a business to potentially reduce the duplication of data and provide the data in a timelier basis. Data may be obtained from the systems of record by pinging selected systems using an application programming interface and may be stored in a computing cloud that is not constrained to a particular physical asset of the business. In addition, the accessed data may be analyzed and presented differently based on the different lines of business. | 10-04-2012 |
Kevin Wenger, Bel Air, MD US
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20140070924 | System and Method for Identifying a Power Tool - A system for identifying a type of a power tool, the system comprising: a power tool having an electric motor; and a usage attachment configured to couple to the power tool, the usage attachment having a vibration sensor that generates vibration data when the power tool vibrates, a memory that stores the vibration data generated by the vibration sensor, and an identification subsystem that receives the vibration data from the memory, and identifies the type of the power tool by comparing the received vibration data to predetermined vibration data of a known type of power tool. | 03-13-2014 |
20140367134 | REMOTE PROGRAMMING OF A POWER TOOL - A method is provided for controlling operation of a power tool, such as a drill driver. The method begins with one or more descriptors for a fastening application being received by a controller residing in the power tool, where the descriptors are indicative of a fastening application to be performed by the power tool and are received via a wireless data link from a computing device located remotely from the power tool. The descriptors are translated into a threshold value used by a fastener setting algorithm and the threshold value is stored in a data store of the power tool. During a subsequent fastening operation performed using the tool, an operating parameter of the power tool is monitored and evaluated in accordance with the fastener setting algorithm, including the updated threshold value. Example operating parameters include current delivered to the motor and speed of the motor. | 12-18-2014 |
Kevin Wenger, Hanover, NH US
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20110300586 | Two-Stage Process for Biomass Pretreatment - Described herein are improved methods of pretreating lignocellulosic biomass. One aspect of the invention relates to a two-stage pretreatment process comprising a relatively low severity steam treatment, a controlled pH pretreatment, or autohydrolysis, followed by hydrolysis with dilute acid or hot water at a relatively low temperature. In certain embodiments, the methods increase hemicellulose sugar yields, substrate digestibility, and suitability for fermentation as compared to steam explosion or acid hydrolysis alone. The two-stage pretreatment processes also employ few chemicals, minimizing the costs associated with pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass. Moreover, the two-stage pretreatment process may expand the range of suitable feedstocks for bioethanol production. | 12-08-2011 |
Kevin S. Wenger, Hanover, NH US
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20090142818 | Process of producing a fermentation product - The present invention relates to a process of producing a fermentation product, especially ethanol, from starch-containing material using an alpha-amylase and a carbohydrate-source generating enzyme. The invention also relates to a composition comprising an alpha-amylase and a carbohydrate-source generating enzyme as well as the use such compositions for producing fermentation products. | 06-04-2009 |
20120108798 | Production Of Pure Lignin From Lignocellulosic Biomass - The present invention is directed to a process of producing substantially pure lignin from lignocellulosic biomass, which comprises: pre-treating a lignocellulosic feedstock to produce a reactive lignin-carbohydrate mixture; biologically-reacting the carbohydrates in the mixture, separating remaining solids from the liquid fermentation products, and drying the resulting solids to yield a substantially pure lignin product. Optionally, the lignin product may be washed and subjected to a second hydrolysis step. Optionally, the lignin product may be further processed by hydrotreating and/or pyrolysis in order to yield desirable products such as fuel additives. | 05-03-2012 |
20130323822 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 12-05-2013 |
20140308724 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 10-16-2014 |
Kevin S. Wenger, Wake Forest, NC US
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20080210541 | Distillation Process - The present invention relates to an improved process of distilling fermented mash, wherein one or more amylases and/or proteases are added to the fermentation mash before or during distillation. | 09-04-2008 |
20080227166 | Fermentation Processes - The present invention provides an improved process for producing a fermentation product in a fermentation medium, including ethanol, which process include a fermentation step, comprising subjecting the fermentation medium to at least one surfactant and at least one carbohydrate-source generating enzyme. | 09-18-2008 |
20110183395 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING A FERMENTATION PRODUCT - The present invention relates to processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from milled starch-containing material comprising (a) saccharifying the milled starch-containing material with a glucoamylase having an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2, or a glucoamylase being at least 70% identical thereto, at a temperature below the initial gelatinization temperature of said starch-containing material, (b) fermenting using a fermenting organism. | 07-28-2011 |
Kimberly Ann Wenger, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20110281149 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery compartment, a terminal plate positioned within the battery compartment for retaining at least two batteries within the battery compartment, and a cover for enclosing the battery compartment, wherein, upon enclosing the battery compartment with the cover, the cover is configured to urge an exterior surface of one of the at least two batteries against an exterior surface of another of the at least two batteries to establish both physical and thermal contact between the at least two batteries. | 11-17-2011 |
Lloyd M. Wenger, Houston, TX US
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20080207970 | Heating an organic-rich rock formation in situ to produce products with improved properties - A method of producing hydrocarbon fluids with improved hydrocarbon compound properties from a subsurface organic-rich rock formation, such as an oil shale formation, is provided. The method may include the step of heating the organic-rich rock formation in situ. In accordance with the method, the heating of the organic-rich rock formation may pyrolyze at least a portion of the formation hydrocarbons, for example kerogen, to create hydrocarbon fluids. Thereafter, the hydrocarbon fluids may be produced from the formation. Hydrocarbon fluids with improved hydrocarbon compound properties are also provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20120267110 | Heating An Organic-Rich Rock Formation In Situ To Produce Products With Improved Properties - A method of producing hydrocarbon fluids with improved hydrocarbon compound properties from a subsurface organic-rich rock formation, such as an oil shale formation, is provided. The method may include the step of heating the organic-rich rock formation in situ. In accordance with the method, the heating of the organic-rich rock formation may pyrolyze at least a portion of the formation hydrocarbons, for example kerogen, to create hydrocarbon fluids. Thereafter, the hydrocarbon fluids may be produced from the formation. Hydrocarbon fluids with improved hydrocarbon compound properties are also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
Marc D. Wenger, Allentown, PA US
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20120208986 | USE OF MIXED MODE CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR THE CAPTURE AND PURIFICATION OF BASIC ANTIBODY PRODUCTS - Use of mixed mode chromatography for purification of an antibody from an antibody mixture, for example) a | 08-16-2012 |
Mark Wenger, San Jose, CA US
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20130262213 | Systems, Methods, And Computer Program Products Providing Payment With Non-Traditional Sources Of Value - A system including a memory storing user account information, wherein the information comprises funding sources including multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options; and one or more processors for communicating the multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options on a merchant site; receiving a selection of a first option of the multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options made by a user from the merchant site; and processing a payment using the selected first option. | 10-03-2013 |
20140032413 | ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO NON-INTERNET CONNECTED DEVICES SYSTEMS AND METHODS - There is provided systems and method for an electronic payment to a non-Internet connected device. The methods include transmitting information corresponding to at least one item for sale at a non-Internet connected machine, receiving a purchase request from a user device for the at least one item from the non-Internet connected machine, and communicating, using a hardware processor of a payment provider server, an approval of the purchase request to the user device, wherein the user device is configured to transmit a purchase authorization to the non-Internet connected machine using a wireless connection. | 01-30-2014 |
Mark Wenger, San Francisco, CA US
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20120116925 | SECURE IN-LINE PAYMENTS FOR RICH INTERNET APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems are provided for making secure financial transactions, such as purchase payments, using rich Internet applications (RIA) running an RIA runtime (also referred to as a platform or framework) on the user's smart phone or other mobile device. Embodiments differ from the usual way of re-directing a user from a third-party application and authenticating the user by providing secure in-line payments from a rich Internet application running on an RIA runtime. A system includes: a mobile device executing a rich Internet application running on an RIA runtime; a payment library communicating with the RIA runtime and a service provider, for which the payment library communicates with the service provider to authenticate the rich Internet application; and in response to authentication by the service provider, facilitates secure financial transactions via the rich Internet application. | 05-10-2012 |
20120239529 | Single Digital Wallet Across Multiple Payment Platforms - The present disclosure involves a method of conducting a transaction. In one aspect, the method includes: displaying a media program on a media display device; indicating, while the media program is being displayed, an item associated with the media program is available for purchase; receiving authentication information of a prospective purchaser of the item; and completing a purchase of the item in response to the authentication information. In another aspect, the method includes: receiving, from a media display device, a user authentication request that contains user login credentials; granting the user authentication request in response to the user login credentials; and sending an authentication permission to the media display device; wherein the receiving and the sending are each performed such that the user login credentials and the authentication permission are sent through one or more intermediate hops without being inspected by any of the intermediate hops. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240138 | Secure Transaction Through a Television - The present disclosure involves a method of conducting a transaction. In one aspect, the method includes: displaying a media program on a media display device; indicating, while the media program is being displayed, an item associated with the media program is available for purchase; receiving authentication information of a prospective purchaser of the item; and completing a purchase of the item in response to the authentication information. In another aspect, the method includes: receiving, from a media display device, a user authentication request that contains user login credentials; granting the user authentication request in response to the user login credentials; and sending an authentication permission to the media display device; wherein the receiving and the sending are each performed such that the user login credentials and the authentication permission are sent through one or more intermediate hops without being inspected by any of the intermediate hops. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240150 | Payment Authentication and Authorization Non-Web Devices - The present disclosure involves a method of conducting a transaction. In one aspect, the method includes: displaying a media program on a media display device; indicating, while the media program is being displayed, an item associated with the media program is available for purchase; receiving authentication information of a prospective purchaser of the item; and completing a purchase of the item in response to the authentication information. In another aspect, the method includes: receiving, from a media display device, a user authentication request that contains user login credentials; granting the user authentication request in response to the user login credentials; and sending an authentication permission to the media display device; wherein the receiving and the sending are each performed such that the user login credentials and the authentication permission are sent through one or more intermediate hops without being inspected by any of the intermediate hops. | 09-20-2012 |
20150208132 | SECURE TRANSACTION THROUGH A TELEVISION - The present disclosure involves a method of conducting a transaction through a television. A request is received from a user who is viewing content displayed on a television (TV) via a data stream. The request pertains to buying a physical or virtual good that is associated with the content. An availability of the physical or virtual good is communicated to the user at a predetermined trigger point in the data stream. The request is received via a TV network. The user is authenticated based on data entered by the user through the TV. The request is granted in response to the authenticating. | 07-23-2015 |
Mark Wenger, Austin, TX US
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20140297380 | CLAIMING INCENTIVES ON NETWORKED TELEVISIONS - Systems and methods described herein may enable a user to add an incentive displayed along with content on a networked television to a digital wallet associated with the user. The user may be capable of selecting the displayed incentive using a remote control in communication with the networked television, or using their mobile device which may be in direct communication with the networked television, or in communication with the networked television over a network. When the user selects the displayed incentive for storage in a digital wallet, the user may be prompted to authenticate to a provider associated with the digital wallet, wherein the authentication may be performed through the networked television using the remote control. The incentive may then be added to the user's digital wallet and may be used or applied when the user performs a transaction using the digital wallet. | 10-02-2014 |
Mary Beth Wenger, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20150248528 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND FRAMEWORK FOR AN EVIDENCE-BASED ORGANIZATION - A quality control system and framework for an evidence-based organization are disclosed herein. The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for training, implementing and measuring outcomes, as well as techniques for improving outcomes of home visitation and consultation services provided by medical practitioners to, for example, first time parents and their families. | 09-03-2015 |
Matthew Wenger, Bluffton, IN US
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20100052348 | GRIPPER WITH SELF-COMPENSATING JAW GUIDES - The present disclosure describes a gripper assembly which in one form includes a body, at least one jaw, a longitudinally extending wedge, and a spring. The body has a slot disposed therein and opposed longitudinally extending walls. The jaw is laterally slideable within the slot. The longitudinally extending wedge is fitted along the longitudinally extending wall. The jaw comprises a surface that is engageable with the wedge. The surface of the jaw is slideable along the wedge. And a spring biases the wedge toward the jaw to reduce the running clearance between the two structures. | 03-04-2010 |
Michael Wenger, Naperville, IL US
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20150332381 | ECOMMERCE ORDER OPTIMIZATION TOOL - An ecommerce cost optimization system includes: a display including information identifying an item; a quantity selection tool; a delivery location selection tool; an optimized offer presentation tool that provides at least one optimized option through the display component, wherein the at least one optimized option is optimized based on the selected delivery date and the selected delivery location; and an order placement tool to place an order from amongst the options provided by the optimized offer presentation tool. A method of providing optimized offer for non-stock item transactions through an ecommerce application includes receiving a user selection including a selected delivery date and a selected delivery location and determining an optimized offer based on analysis of the possible combinations of a production schedule and a delivery schedule for the selected quantity and delivery location. | 11-19-2015 |
Michael Wenger, Oswego, IL US
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20120330776 | ECOMMERCE ORDER OPTIMIZATION TOOL - An ecommerce cost optimization system includes: a display including information identifying an item; a quantity selection tool; a delivery location selection tool; an optimized offer presentation tool that provides at least one optimized option through the display component, wherein the at least one optimized option is optimized based on the selected quantity and the selected delivery location; and an order placement tool to place an order from amongst the options provided by the optimized offer presentation tool. A method of providing optimized offer for non-stock item transactions through an ecommerce application includes receiving a user selection including a selected quantity of the item and a selected delivery location and determining an optimized offer based on analysis of the possible combinations of a production schedule and a delivery schedule for the selected quantity and delivery location. | 12-27-2012 |
20130317948 | ECOMMERCE ORDER OPTIMIZATION TOOL - An ecommerce cost optimization system includes: a display including information identifying an item; a quantity selection tool; a delivery location selection tool; an optimized offer presentation tool that provides at least one optimized option through the display component, wherein the at least one optimized option is optimized based on the selected quantity and the selected delivery location; and an order placement tool to place an order from amongst the options provided by the optimized offer presentation tool. A method of providing optimized offer for non-stock item transactions through an ecommerce application includes receiving a user selection including a selected quantity of the item and a selected delivery location and determining an optimized offer based on analysis of the possible combinations of a production schedule and a delivery schedule for the selected quantity and delivery location. | 11-28-2013 |
20140214603 | ECOMMERCE ORDER OPTIMIZATION TOOL - An ecommerce cost optimization system includes: a display including information identifying an item; a quantity selection tool; a delivery location selection tool; an optimized offer presentation tool that provides at least one optimized option through the display component, wherein the at least one optimized option is optimized based on the selected delivery date and the selected delivery location; and an order placement tool to place an order from amongst the options provided by the optimized offer presentation tool. A method of providing optimized offer for non-stock item transactions through an ecommerce application includes receiving a user selection including a selected delivery date and a selected delivery location and determining an optimized offer based on analysis of the possible combinations of a production schedule and a delivery schedule for the selected quantity and delivery location. | 07-31-2014 |
Micthell Wenger, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20150057615 | Infusion Pump System - An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user. | 02-26-2015 |
Mitchell Wenger, Chicago, IL US
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20110112504 | Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner. | 05-12-2011 |
Mitchell Wenger, Denville, NJ US
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20150063619 | PORTABLE SPEAKER WITH ELASTOMERIC BEZELS AND INTEGRAL ISOLATION FEET - A portable speaker with elastomeric bezels and integral isolation feet is provided herein. More specifically, the portable speaker comprises a speaker cabinet having a front and a rear and defining an acoustic chamber, a front speaker grill covering at least a portion of the front of the speaker cabinet, a rear speaker grill covering at least a portion of the rear of the speaker cabinet, a front elastomeric bezel positioned about a perimeter of the front speaker grill, the front bezel having a first integrated isolation foot extending from the front bezel, and a rear elastomeric bezel positioned about a perimeter of the rear speaker grill, the rear bezel having a second integrated isolation foot extending from the rear bezel. | 03-05-2015 |
Mitchell Wenger, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110082439 | Portable Infusion Pump and Media Player - Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to deliver medicine (e.g., insulin or the like) to a user and to deliver media content to a user. The media content can include, for example, MP3 music and other audio/video data stored in a memory device in the portable system. Thus, in particular embodiments, the portable infusion pump system can serve a dual purpose of providing medication and entertainment for the user from a compact and unobtrusive device. | 04-07-2011 |
20140088557 | Infusion Pump System - An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user. | 03-27-2014 |
Mitchell T. Wenger, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120017996 | Device for portably harvesting rainwater - Apparatus for portable rainwater harvesting system which consists of a closed container of indeterminate size with removably sealable openings which allow for entrapment and containment of precipitation, and/or an intermediate system which may or may not connect to a catchment system. The container may have an opening near the top as an entry point for the collected rainwater and an opening with valve assembly at or near the bottom for controllably dispensing the collected rainwater. Alternately, the container may have individual openings allowing for attachment of individual collectors without intermediate device. The container may also have openings for attachment of additional containers intended to increase the overall storage capacity of the system. The intermediate device may be articulating in nature to allow the system to be used in a plurality of orientations and the catchment mechanism may be of variable size and geometry facilitating ease of attachment and ease of storage when not in use. | 01-26-2012 |
Richard Mark Wenger, Evansville, IN US
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20080268167 | Electrically Conductive Polyamide - Conductive polyamide composition comprising a base polyamide, an electrically conductive additive and a polyamide oligomer, wherein the polyamide oligomer is preferably present in amount of 0.5 to 20 wt. % with respect to the total of base polyamide and oligomer and wherein the polyamide oligomer preferably has a weight average molecular weight Mw of between 1000 and 50000 g/mol. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert Charles Wenger, St. Francis, MN US
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20150351561 | DOUBLE END FRAME - A fixture has a front frame with a front, a side and a back, wherein the side extends from the front to the back. A side panel holder is mounted next to the front frame such that a wall of the side panel holder covers the back of the front frame proximate an edge where the back of the front frame meets the side of the front frame. A side panel is positioned within the side panel holder. | 12-10-2015 |
Ronald Wenger, Dayton, TN US
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20100139094 | Method and System for Manufacturing Aluminum Tube and Fin Heat Exchanger Using Open Flame Brazing, and Product Produced Thereby - According to the preferred embodiment, an improved method and apparatus for the manufacturing of an aluminum tube and aluminum fin heat exchanger that includes steps for pneumatic cleaning, thermal cleaning, and uncontrolled-atmosphere open-flame autobrazing of hairpins to return bend fittings. The method uses a tube lubrication system that is adjustable to control amount of lubrication applied to the tube prior to final expansion. The method uses a pneumatic coil cleaning station that is adjusted to reduce the residual oil particulate from the expansion process required to be thermally cleaned. | 06-10-2010 |
20120055014 | PURGE APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING TUBE AND FIN HEAT EXCHANGER - According to the preferred embodiment, an improved method and apparatus for the manufacturing of an aluminum tube and aluminum fin heat exchanger that includes steps for pneumatic cleaning, thermal cleaning, and uncontrolled-atmosphere open-flame autobrazing of hairpins to return bend fittings. The method uses a tube lubrication system that is adjustable to control amount of lubrication applied to the tube prior to final expansion. The method uses a pneumatic coil cleaning station that is adjusted to reduce the residual oil particulate from the expansion process required to be thermally cleaned. | 03-08-2012 |
Ryan Wenger, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150154512 | METHOD FOR BOOKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS - A method for identifying destinations within a user's travel budget, and booking airfare and accommodations for those destinations. The method may comprise: providing a server configured to host a website and databases for accessing the website; inputting a budget, point of origin, and travel dates; searching the airfare databases for flights based on the point of origin and travel dates; wherein the flights on those travel dates cost less than the budget; storing information of the cheapest flight in the server; searching the accommodations databases for accommodations in each of those destinations; storing matching accommodations in the server; displaying the list of all destinations where the price of airfare and the price of accommodations are within their budget; and allowing the user to book airfare and accommodations. These methods allow a user to search for and book the optimal combination of airfare and accommodations within their travel budget. | 06-04-2015 |
Scott Wenger, Raleigh, NC US
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20140015979 | Imaging Systems and Related Methods - Imaging systems and related methods are provided. A representative system includes: a network identification system operative to identify image capturing devices operating within a vicinity of each other; an image cataloging system operative to receive image data, via a communication network, from at least a first image capturing device and a second image capturing device identified as operating within the vicinity of each other, the image cataloging system being further operative to automatically catalog the received image data; and a content feed system operative to receive, via the communication network, a request for a compilation of image data and, responsive thereto, create the compilation of image data such that the compilation of image data includes at least a portion of the image data received from each of the first image capturing device and the second image capturing device. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022217 | SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS INVOLVING STYLUS TACTILE FEEL - Systems and methods involving stylus tactile feel are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: a stylus operative to affect an input to an electronic device via interaction with a working surface thereof, the stylus being further operative to interact with the working surface such that electrostatic charges exhibited between the working surface and the stylus simulate friction force exhibited by the surface to be simulated and an instrument to be simulated, the instrument being represented by the stylus. | 01-23-2014 |
Scott Wenger, Cary, NC US
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20110086711 | Game Environment to Interact with Telephony Modem - A combination telephony and game device comprises a telephony modem for communicating with remote devices over a telephony network; and an application processor operatively connected to said telephony modem. The application processor is configured to execute a game application to play a game; receive a telephony event notification from said telephony modem while the game is being played; and represent, while the game is being played, the telephony event in a virtual reality environment provided by the game application. | 04-14-2011 |
20110092230 | PROACTIVE APPLICATION COMMUNICATIONS - A device may include a contact information database and a processor. The processor may interact with a participant in a session with an application, obtain information that is associated with the session, generate a message based on the obtained information after the session terminates, obtain a list of contacts that includes at least one of the participant and members in the contact information database, and send the message to a first one of the contacts, the message providing information to motivate one of the contacts to join a future session with the application. | 04-21-2011 |
Scott Paul Wenger, Raleigh, NC US
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20140148223 | Systems Involving Portable Electronic Devices and Related Methods - Systems involving portable electronic devices and related methods are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: an accessory having an antenna and a device interface, the device interface electrically communicating with the antenna; the accessory being movable between an attached configuration, in which the accessory engages the portable electronic device such that the device interface communicates signals between the portable electronic device and the antenna, and a detached configuration, in which the accessory is disengaged from the portable electronic device. | 05-29-2014 |
Stephan Wenger, Hillsbourough, CA US
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20120230429 | RENDER-ORIENTATION INFORMATION IN VIDEO BITSTREAM - Disclosed are techniques for creating, coding, decoding, and using, rotation information related to one or more coded pictures in non-normative parts of a coded video bitstream. | 09-13-2012 |
Stephan Wenger, San Francisco, CA US
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20080218616 | Method and apparatus for video acquisition - A system for video acquisition has a mechanism for sensing the integrated brightness on an image sensor. When the integrated brightness at a sensor element reaches a predetermined level, a message including the spatial position of the sensor element is sent. The message may also include a timestamp indicative of the time of the message. As such, the video acquisition provides a sequence of messages. The integrated brightness can be obtained from counting the photons or measuring the electrical charges produced by the photons. When the message has been generated and sent, the photon counter or electrical charge accumulator is reset to an initial value, typically zero. It is also possible to provide the integrated brightness as sensed at a master sensor element so that the sending of messages is also based on the integrated brightness at the master sensor element. | 09-11-2008 |
Stephan Wenger, Hillsborough, CA US
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20110173300 | IPTV Presence And Interaction Protocol - Disclosed are techniques for a protocol that provides for a TV viewing experience with interaction by allowing for social collaboration of non co-located TV viewers and integrating the TV viewing experience with social networking concepts and interactive multimedia communication. The protocol enables a digital video distribution system (e.g., IPTV) to provide a user with presence, channel, and grouping information regarding other users in the IPTV system and available video content. The protocol also enables users of the IPTV system to interact using real-time and/or non-real time communication. | 07-14-2011 |
20110209177 | Smartphone To Control Internet TV System - Disclosed are techniques to implement a web based remote control application and/or stand alone application running on an unmodified, commercially available smartphone, that is used to control an video distribution system (e.g., IPTV or video conferencing system) endpoint, for example the ones disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Ser. Nos. 61/172,355 and 61/220,061. The application connects directly to a video server that resides on an IP network (e.g., Internet), and not to (or through) the controlled endpoint. The connection to the server utilizes standard smartphone data network services to access, through the IP network, the server. Remote control commands entered by a user to the smartphone, by the means of keys, touch screen, or other smartphone user input devices, are conveyed to the server, which, in some cases, acts on those commands and, simultaneously and only when applicable, forwards them to the endpoint for local execution. | 08-25-2011 |
20110249136 | REMOTE GAZE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides techniques for directing the gaze of a subject whose image is captured by a camera, including the direction in which the subject looks, or the distance between the subject and the camera, in such a way that a visually appealing image can be captured by the camera, where a media professional (e.g., an interviewer or a director) or other person knowledgeable in media best practices is non co-located with the subject. The techniques enable the media professional to provide visual hints both manually and automatically to the remotely located subject. | 10-13-2011 |
20120002059 | Video Feedback Loop - Techniques to enable the monitoring, quality control, automatic verification of content use, confidence monitoring, and/or net-return monitoring of a forward video transmission between an originating site or content producer (e.g., a TV studio) and distribution or consuming site(s). In particular, the distribution site(s) return video signals based on the forward video transmission, from various handover points back to the originating site, to provide information on the video quality at the handover point. | 01-05-2012 |
20120177130 | VIDEO STREAM PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND PROTOCOL - Disclosed are techniques for a system and protocol that provides for composition of a video scene that embeds one or more video sequences into a background image. The protocol enables a video stream presentation system (e.g., IPTV) to automate the embedding by one or more decoders of video sequence content and non-background information, for example, stock tickers, close caption, or date/time information, into a background. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183055 | Temporal Prediction Structure Aware Temporal Filter - Disclosed are a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media containing instructions for pre-filtering one or more pictures of a prediction structure. In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes an input for receiving the one or more pictures and a pre-filter, operatively coupled to the input and receiving the one or more pictures. The pre-filter can include a prediction position determining module for determining a position of at least one picture in the prediction structure, a context memory for storing determined position information, and a filter module for selecting a filter context based on the determined position and using the selected filter context to filter the at least one picture. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183077 | NAL Unit Header - Disclosed are techniques for scalable, multiview, and multiple descriptive video coding using an improved Network Adaptation Layer (NAL) unit header. A NAL unit header can include a layer-id that can be a reference into a table of layer descriptions, which specify the properties of the layer. The improved NAL unit header can further include fields for reference picture management and to identify temproal layers. | 07-19-2012 |
20120230430 | Parameter Set Maintenance in Video Coding - Systems and methods for decoding include receiving a parameter set NAL unit including a reference ID and at least one flag f(n); for all n, if the at least one flag f(n) is not set, maintaining the values v(n) of a parameter set having the same reference ID, and if the at least one flag f(n) is set, replacing the values v(n) of the parameter set having the same reference ID with the values v(n) of the received parameter set NAL unit. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230431 | DEPENDENCY PARAMETER SET FOR SCALABLE VIDEO CODING - System and methods for video decoding include receiving at least one Dependency Parameter Set (DPS); and determining at least one inter-layer dependency based on the received DPS. Systems and methods for video encoding include selecting a layering structure; encoding at least one Dependency Parameter Set (DPS) including a representation of the layering structure in a binary format; and including the encoded DPS in a bitstream or sending the encoded DPS out of band. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230594 | ADAPTIVE PICTURE ROTATION - A method for decoding a picture embedded in a coded video sequence using a reference picture, includes: receiving at least a part of the coded video sequence; decoding the at least a part of the coded video sequence to determine a rotation of the embedded picture; rotating at least a part of the reference picture according to the determined rotation; and using the at least a part of a rotated reference picture to construct a reconstructed picture corresponding to the embedded picture. | 09-13-2012 |
20120269276 | NAL UNIT HEADER - Disclosed are techniques for scalable, multiview, and multiple descriptive video coding using an improved Network Adaptation Layer (NAL) unit header. A NAL unit header can include a layer-id that can be a reference into a table of layer descriptions, which specify the properties of the layer. The improved NAL unit header can further include fields for reference picture management and to identify temporal layers. | 10-25-2012 |
20120275517 | DEPENDENCY PARAMETER SET FOR SCALABLE VIDEO CODING - System and methods for video decoding include receiving at least one Dependency Parameter Set (DPS); and determining at least one inter-layer dependency based on the received DPS. Systems and methods for video encoding include selecting a layering structure; encoding at least one Dependency Parameter Set (DPS) including a representation of the layering structure in a binary format; and including the encoded DPS in a bitstream or sending the encoded DPS out of band. | 11-01-2012 |
20130016776 | Scalable Video Coding Using Multiple Coding Technologies - Techniques for video decoding include decoding a base layer of a first video coding technology and at least one enhancement layer conforming to a second video coding technology. The video coding technologies can be identified in a Dependency Parameter Set. Techniques for video encoding include encoding a base layer in a first video coding technology, at least one enhancement layer in a second video coding technology. Also disclosed are video communication systems using base and enhancement layer. | 01-17-2013 |
20130195201 | TECHNIQUES FOR LAYERED VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - A method for video decoding includes: decoding information including a description of a layer hierarchy including, for each layer, a layer_id, a reference_layer_id, and a dependent_flag; decoding for at least one access unit, a plurality of layer_not_present_flags, where each layer_not_present_flag is associated with at least one layer; and decoding Slice Network Abstraction Layer (NAL) units belonging to those layer(s) where the associated layer_not_present flag is not set. | 08-01-2013 |
20140016694 | HYBRID VIDEO CODING TECHNIQUES - Disclosed are techniques for encoding and decoding layered video where the non-temporal enhancement layers and their respective temporal enhancement layers, comply with a scalable video coding standard or technology, and the base layer and its respective temporal enhancement layers does not comply with the same scalable video coding standard or technology. A Video Parameter Set that comprises information about the relationship of layers includes a syntax element indicative of the derivation mechanism for a temporal layer associated with a NAL unit coded in a first coding technology, for example HEVC. For one value of the syntax element, the derivation mechanism is to set the temporal layer of the base layer NAL unit to the value coded in the header of the encapsulating NAL unit, which can be an HEVC NAL unit. For another value, the derivation mechanism is to imply the value of temporal base layer for the first NAL unit. | 01-16-2014 |
20150195571 | OVERLAYS USING AUXILIARY PICTURES - The disclosed subject matter provides techniques for coding overlays in a scalable bitstream environment. H.265's Video Parameter Set (VPS) may be augmented to include syntax elements indicative of a type of an auxiliary picture, which can, for example, be an overlay picture, an overlay layout, an alpha picture (which controls semi-transparency of pictures), and so on. A Supplementary Enhancement Information (SEI-) message may be used to describe the overlay layout and associate the aux type layers. | 07-09-2015 |
Tara Wenger, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140303243 | Genetic Alterations Associated with Autism and the Autistic Phenotype and Methods of Use Thereof for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism - Compositions and methods for the detection and treatment of autism and autistic spectrum disorder are provided. | 10-09-2014 |
Thomas L. Wenger, Durham, NC US
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20090118816 | Implantable Device for Therapeutic Treatment Within a Body Lumen - A treatment system to provide energy therapy to a patient includes an implantable device and an activation system having a plurality of energy emitters that transmit energy towards the device. In one embodiment, the implantable device is a stent carrying a treatment agent. The treatment agent can be selectively activated by the activation system before, during, or after implantation in a subject's body. The activated treatment agent can react with adjacent tissues. | 05-07-2009 |
Todd M. Wenger, Lancaster, PA US
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20090025907 | FLUID CIRCUIT HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE FOR PLURAL HEAT SOURCES - A heat sink or heat transfer device particularly for integrated circuits, uses a phase change working fluid in a cyclic flow path having at least one evaporator that serves multiple heat sources. The evaporator can be an integral vessel made of thermally conductive material to which the multiple heat sources are coupled, preferably at evaporation points that are placed on opposite sides of a fluid reservoir for the liquid phase of the working fluid that feeds the evaporation points via capillary flow through a wicking material. | 01-29-2009 |
William Wenger, St. Paul, MN US
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20130289562 | Bi-Polar Ablation Devices and Methods of Use - An ablation device for use in a surgical procedure, including a first member having a first elongated shaft and a first jaw extending from a distal end of the first elongated shaft, and a second member having a second elongated shaft and a second jaw extending from a distal end of the second elongated shaft, wherein the second elongated shaft is at least partially positioned within an inner tubular opening of the first elongated shaft, and wherein the second jaw has a bottom surface that is generally parallel to at least a portion of a top surface of the first jaw. The ablation device further includes a handle extending from a proximal end of the first elongated shaft and a finger grip extending radially outwardly relative to an outer surface of the first elongated shaft. | 10-31-2013 |
William K. Wenger, Saint Paul, MN US
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20110004265 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGING SYSTEM - A system, comprising a sterilizable package; an implantable medical device placed inside the sterilizable package; and an electrical interface electrically coupled to the implantable medical device and extending from inside the sterilizable package to outside the sterilizable package. In various embodiments, the interface may include package contacts electrically coupled to electrode terminals on the implantable medical device, patient terminals and conductors extending between the package contacts and the patient terminals. | 01-06-2011 |
20110160784 | DIVERSE CAPACITOR PACKAGING FOR MAXIMIZING VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Capacitor packaging according to the disclosure provides advantages particularly in connection to compact and/or complex-shaped medical devices (e.g., having limited interior volume defined by domed and/or irregular exterior surfaces). In addition, capacitors of the type shown and described herein can be utilized in relatively compact external defibrillators, such as automatic external defibrillators or clinician-grade, automated or manually-operated external defibrillators. In one form a plurality of capacitors having substantially flat exterior surfaces are placed in an abutting relationship between at least a pair of major surfaces and the major surfaces are spaced from an opposing or adjacent surface in a non-parallel configuration. In other forms, one or more exterior surface portions have a common and/or complex radius dimension (i.e., the surfaces are curved). | 06-30-2011 |
William K. Wenger, St. Paul, MN US
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20080221495 | Blood pump system user interface alarm management - User interfaces for medical perfusion systems that provide oxygenation, filtering, and recirculation of blood in connection with various medical procedures are provided. In particular, user interfaces for use with blood pumps that assist in managing alarms commonly encountered during cardiopulmonary bypass surgeries are provided. | 09-11-2008 |
20080270188 | Graphical display of patient data - A dynamic graphical display for presenting patient data received from a medical device automatically sorts the patient data into a Venn diagram type format. In one embodiment, the graphical display includes two or more graphic objects representing different types of physiological parameters or events derived from the physiological parameters. The graphic objects define at least a first section corresponding to a first subset of patient data, a second section corresponding to a second subset of patient data, and a third section corresponding to a conjunction of the first and second subsets of patient data. In some embodiments, a user may select one of the sections of the graphical display to obtain further details about the respective subset of patient data or conjunction of subsets of data. | 10-30-2008 |
20090276004 | Lead Implant System - A lead implant system includes a lead coupling device, which is configured to couple a lead during an implant procedure, in communication with a medical device and an implantable medical device, which is contained within a package that includes an electrical interface for electrical coupling with an electrical contact of the implantable medical device. The electrical interface facilitates coupling of the packaged medical device to an electrical contact of another medical device, which is located outside the package. If the electrical contact of the packaged device is mounted within a bore of the device, then the connector structure allows for passage of a sterilizing gas into the connector bore, and past the connector contact, within the bore. | 11-05-2009 |
20100137929 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LEAD CONNECTION ASSEMBLIES - An implantable medical device (IMD) may include at least two separate lead connection assemblies, each with electrical connectors for connecting implantable leads to the IMD. In some examples, a IMD may include a first therapy module configured to generate a first electrical stimulation therapy and a second therapy module configured to generate a second electrical stimulation therapy for delivery to the patient. The IMD may include a first lead connection assembly including a first electrical connector electrically coupled to the first therapy module and a second lead connection assembly including a second electrical connector electrically coupled to the second therapy module. In some examples, the first and second lead connection assemblies are distributed around the outer perimeter of the IMD housing. | 06-03-2010 |
20100298695 | System and Method for Cardiac Lead Placement - A system and method for determining a location of a cardiac lead within an anatomy is provided. The system can include a cardiac lead for insertion into an anatomy, which can define at least one conduit. The system can include a confirmation member that can be positionable within the at least one conduit and movable relative to the cardiac lead. The system can include at least one tracking device, which can be coupled to the confirmation member, and a tracking system that can track a position of the at least one tracking device relative to the anatomy. The system can include a navigation system that determines a position of the confirmation member relative to the anatomy based on the position of the at least one tracking device. The navigation system can also determine a position of the cardiac lead within the anatomy based on the position of the confirmation member. | 11-25-2010 |
20110238077 | INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device system, including an implantable medical device and an associated implant tool. The device has a hermetic housing containing a power source and electronic circuitry. One or more tines are mounted to the housing movable from a first position extending away from the housing to a second position adjacent the housing. The device is provided with a rotational fixation mechanism. The Implant tool includes an elongated sheath sized to receive the device and provided with internal grooves sized to engage with the tines when the tines are located in their second position. The implant tool may further include a push tool located with the sheath and movable within the sheath to advance the device distally out of the sheath. The sheath may be provided with a closed distal end openable by passage of the device therethrough. | 09-29-2011 |
20110319885 | USER INTERFACE FOR ABLATION THERAPY - The disclosure describes a user interface that may be used to control ablation therapy and monitor ablation therapy progress in systems that utilize wet electrode ablation techniques. The user interface presents a virtual electrode depth icon to a user that indicates the size of a lesion that may be created with the selected virtual electrode depth. The virtual electrode depth may be changed by the user according to the ablation therapy most appropriate for a patient, and the user may interact with the user interface to define the virtual electrode depth. In this manner, the user interface may be a touchscreen or other input device such as a mouse, pointing device, or keyboard. The user interface may also provide a thermometer icon that represents a patient temperature, a timer icon that represents a remaining time for therapy, and other representations of therapy progress. | 12-29-2011 |