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Amrit K. Judd, North Logan, UT US
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20080221304 | NOCICEPTIN-BASED ANALGESICS - The invention relates to a family of hexapeptide compounds exhibiting activity with regard to the ORL-1 receptor. The compounds share a general formula of Arg-Tyr-Tyr-Arg-Trp-Arg, and may be constructed having modifications or substitutions at any position, and may include modifications of the amino- and carboxy-termini of the hexapeptide. These compounds include agents exhibiting agonist activity and antagonist activity when exposed to the human ORL-1 receptor. As such, the hexapeptides may be useful as analgesics, anxiolytics, diuretics, and anti-cancer agents. | 09-11-2008 |
Andrew Judd, Grayslake, IL US
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20130096120 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCED AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096121 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bc1-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bc1-xL protein. | 04-18-2013 |
20140275082 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds. | 09-18-2014 |
20150072978 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein. | 03-12-2015 |
20150152097 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein. | 06-04-2015 |
20150299197 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds. | 10-22-2015 |
Andrew S. Judd, Grayslake, IL US
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20080312282 | Inhibitors of Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase Type 1 Enzyme - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 12-18-2008 |
20110281842 | PYRROLOPYRIDINE AND PYRROLOPYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, | 11-17-2011 |
20120277223 | INHIBITORS OF DIACYLGLYCEROL O-ACYLTRANSFERASE TYPE 1 ENZYME - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 11-01-2012 |
20130023523 | PYRIDAZINO[4,5-D]PYRIMIDIN-5(6H)-ONE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, | 01-24-2013 |
20140073640 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein. | 03-13-2014 |
20140296220 | PYRIDAZINO[4,5-D]PYRIMIDIN-5(6H)-ONE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, | 10-02-2014 |
Andy Judd, Grayslake, IL US
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20130303508 | NAMPT INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of NAMPT, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which NAMPT is expressed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303511 | NAMPT INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of NAMPT, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which NAMPT is expressed. | 11-14-2013 |
Brock Judd, Bentonville, AR US
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20140266956 | WIDE ANGLE PLANAR ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - Exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure are related to an antenna system including radiating elements and reflectors. The reflectors can be disposed with respect to the radiating elements to reflect radiation from the radiating elements to generate a coverage area that exceeds the coverage area generated by the radiating elements without the reflectors. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan Judd, Arlington, TX US
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20140262645 | HYBRID FLUID ELASTOMERIC DAMPER - A damper includes a housing that forms a fluidly sealed cavity for receiving a fluid therein. The fluid is configured to change fluid properties as electrical energy is induced. An electrical subsystem provides electrical energy to the fluid, which is monitored with a control subsystem. The method includes inducing the fluid with electrical energy to change the dampening effects of the damper in real time. | 09-18-2014 |
20150267771 | HYBRID FLUID ELASTOMERIC DAMPER - A damper includes a housing that forms a fluidly sealed cavity for receiving a fluid therein. The fluid is configured to change fluid properties as electrical energy is induced. An electrical subsystem provides electrical energy to the fluid, which is monitored with a control subsystem. The method includes inducing the fluid with electrical energy to change the dampening effects of the damper in real time. | 09-24-2015 |
Christopher Judd, Riverhead, NY US
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20150140141 | METHODS FOR BOTANICAL AND/OR ALGAE EXTRACTION - The present disclosure relates to methods for extraction of biomass. Biomass of most interest is that which contains biologically active, extracts suitable for the skin care market. The biomass of interest includes botanicals (plant extracts and bioferments thereof), algae (red, brown, green and red, including bioferments thereof), fungi and even animal extracts (insect, crustacean) origin. Further the use of said extracts in cosmetic preparations prepared by the disclosed method is envisioned. | 05-21-2015 |
Dan Judd, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100126182 | FLUSH INLET SCOOP DESIGN FOR AIRCRAFT BLEED AIR SYSTEM - A bleed air duct that preferably includes an inlet section configured to include a flush scoop and a louver. The louver is located and configured such that in the desired operating flow range of the duct, the fluid entering the flush scoop is disturbed and as a result creates a low pressure region downstream of the louver. The low pressure region substantially eliminates the generation of any pressure pulses and acoustic resonance also known as Helmholtz resonance. | 05-27-2010 |
David Judd, Grand Island, NY US
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20130323837 | DEFINED SYSTEMS FOR EPITHELIAL CELL CULTURE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides cell culture media formulations which support the in vitro cultivation of animal epithelial cells. The media comprise at least one fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and at least one agent that induces increased intracellular cAMP levels, and optionally comprise ascorbic acid. The present invention also provides methods of cultivating animal epithelial cells in vitro using these cell culture media formulations, kits comprising the media, cell culture compositions comprising the culture media and an animal epithelial cell, and compositions that may be used as replacements for organ or gland extracts in animal cell culture media. | 12-05-2013 |
20140335616 | DEFINED SYSTEMS FOR EPITHELIAL CELL CULTURE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides cell culture media formulations which support the in vitro cultivation of animal epithelial cells. The media comprise at least one fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and at least one agent that induces increased intracellular cAMP levels, and optionally comprise ascorbic acid. The present invention also provides methods of cultivating animal epithelial cells in vitro using these cell culture media formulations, kits comprising the media, cell culture compositions comprising the culture media and an animal epithelial cell, and compositions that may be used as replacements for organ or gland extracts in animal cell culture media. | 11-13-2014 |
20150064785 | CELL CULTURE MEDIA AND METHODS - Compositions and methods are described for preparing media, feeds, and supplements. Such methods and medias may display increased stability of labile components and may use, for example, microsuspension and/or encapsulation technologies, chelation, and optionally, coating and/or mixing the labile compounds with anti-oxidants. The compositions may withstand thermal and/or irradiation treatment and have reduced virus number. These techniques may result in product with extended shelf-life, extended release of their internal components into culture, or in product that can be added aseptically into a bioreactor using minimal volumes. The compositions and methods may optimize the bioproduction workflow and increase efficiency. | 03-05-2015 |
David A. Judd, Grand Island, NY US
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20110183375 | METAL BINDING COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN CELL CULTURE MEDIUM COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed generally to metal binding compounds which may be added to cell culture media to replace factors required for cultivation of the cells (e.g. transferrin) which are of animal or human origin. More specifically, the invention is directed to metal binding compounds or complexes thereof comprising one or more transition element cations (such as ferrous or ferric ions), which are added to cell and tissue culture medium compositions. The metal binding compounds may be added to the media alone or may be first complexed with a transition metal ion. The invention is also directed to methods of use of such compositions, including, for example, methods for the cultivation of eukaryotic cells, particularly animal cells, in vitro. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such culture media and one or more cells, and to kits comprising one or more of the above-described compositions. The compositions of the present invention obviate the need for naturally derived metal-binding proteins, such as transferrin and ceruloplasmin, which may contain blood-borne pathogens. | 07-28-2011 |
David A. Judd, Williamsville, NY US
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20080286868 | METAL BINDING COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN CELL CULTURE MEDIUM COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed generally to metal binding compounds which may be added to cell culture media to replace factors required for cultivation of the cells (e.g. transferrin) which are of animal or human origin. More specifically, the invention is directed to metal binding compounds or complexes thereof comprising one or more transition element cations (such as ferrous or ferric ions), which are added to cell and tissue culture medium compositions. The metal binding compounds may be added to the media alone or may be first complexed with a transition metal ion. The invention is also directed to methods of use of such compositions, including, for example, methods for the cultivation of eukaryotic cells, particularly animal cells, in vitro. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such culture media and one or more cells, and to kits comprising one or more of the above-described compositions. The compositions of the present invention obviate the need for naturally derived metal-binding proteins, such as transferrin and ceruloplasmin, which may contain blood-borne pathogens. | 11-20-2008 |
David Andrew Judd, Mauldin, SC US
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20120038357 | TIRE METALLIC CABLE ANOMALY DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for detecting anomalies in cables within a tire structure. A plurality of magnetic field sensitive sensors are aligned within a magnetic field provided by a magnet. The alignment of sensors and magnet is such that flux lines from the magnet are generally parallel to the plane occupied by the magnetic sensors. A tire cable anomaly present between the magnetic field sensitive sensors produces a detectable difference in signals produced by the magnetic field sensitive sensors as a result of the formation of perpendicular flux patterns produced by the anomaly. A signal processing circuit receiving input signals from the sensors evaluates differences between the signals from each of the plurality of sensors by pairing the output signal from each sensor with the output signal from each of the others of the plurality of sensors and produces an output signal upon the differences meeting selected criteria. The output signal may include an externally measurable signal and/or may include a visual signal indicating presence of a tire anomaly. | 02-16-2012 |
20130099123 | TIRE SURFACE ANOMALY DETECTION - A tire surface anomaly detection system and method are disclosed. The system and method are generally based on the principle that a tire surface anomaly will have a different heat transfer rate than that of the uniform mass surrounding the tire surface anomaly. Embodiments of the present disclosure apply thermal energy to the surface of a tire and monitor the infrared energy at the surface of the tire to generate one or more infrared images of the surface of the tire. The infrared images are analyzed by an image processing system to determine and locate thermal gradients on the surface of the tire. The presence of a thermal gradient in the infrared images generally indicates the presence of an anomaly in the surface of the tire. In this manner, the present disclosure provides an objective technique for identifying, locating, and classifying tire surface anomalies. | 04-25-2013 |
20130162265 | HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TIRE INNER SURFACE ANOMALY DETECTION - A tire testing apparatus and method for detecting anomalies in the surface of a tire is disclosed. A high voltage probe having a conductive spring electrode is placed adjacent a portion of a tire surface such that the conductive spring electrode is compressed against the surface of the tire. Relative motion is imparted between the high voltage probe and the surface of the tire. An electrical discharge occurs between the high voltage probe and a reference electrode at the location of an anomaly on the surface of the tire. The apparatus and method are configured to determine a precise azimuthal and radial position on the tire of the electrostatic discharge. The conductive spring electrode can have a length sufficient to ensure contact with a given point on the tire surface during a charge cycle for the high voltage probe at increased tire surface speeds. | 06-27-2013 |
20130174657 | TIRE INNER LINER ANOMALY PROBE GROUNDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for high voltage discharge testing of a tire is disclosed. In particular embodiments, a high voltage probe is maintained against the surface of a tire. The high voltage probe is energized and relative motion is provided between the surface of the tire and the high voltage probe. At the presence of an anomaly that penetrates the insulating material of the tire surface, an electrical discharge will occur between the conductive spring electrode and a reference electrode. The reference electrode is positioned adjacent the bead portion of the tire such that the electrical discharge will travel from the high voltage probe through the anomaly in the surface of the tire to one or more carcass plies in the tire. The carcass plies will carry the electrical discharge to the bead portion of the tire, where the electrical discharge will pass to the reference electrode. | 07-11-2013 |
David T. Judd, Atlanta, GA US
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20150180956 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL CONTENT - A transformation engine that enables content and information to be transformed from one format, a source format, to a format that is compatible with the requesting device, a destination format. Advantageously, various device types can access and share content via a network without concern as to the original format of the content. When a client device provides a request for content, the transformation engine identifies delivery characteristics of the client device, and identifies a source for the requested content. The transformation engine then transforms the source formatted content into a format identified through a best fit analysis of the delivery characteristics of the device. | 06-25-2015 |
Dennis Alfred Judd, Urbandale, IA US
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20110047088 | Method and System For Documenting And Validating Carbon Credits Associated With Crop Production - Carbon credits associated with crop production may be validated. Location data and associated crop production data may be received. The validity of the carbon credit may be determined based on the location data and the associated crop production data. A carbon credit validation may be outputted based on the determination of the validity of the carbon credit. | 02-24-2011 |
Diane Judd, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140314945 | GRADIENT COATED STENT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - The gradient coated stent | 10-23-2014 |
Dianne Judd, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090204104 | Methods for Compounding and Delivering a Therapeutic Agent to the Adventitia of a Vessel - The invention provides a method of delivering a therapeutic agent to the adventitia of a vessel using a catheter-based microsyringe. A therapeutic agent is formed into microparticles, which are dispersed throughout an appropriate liquid carrier to form a therapeutic mixture. A catheter is provided that includes a microsyringe operably attached to an actuator. The microsyringe includes a hollow needle in fluid communication with a therapeutic agent delivery conduit. The catheter is introduced into a target area of a vessel. The actuator is operated to thrust the needle into a wall of the vessel. The therapeutic mixture is supplied to the therapeutic agent delivery conduit and delivered through the conduit to the needle and thereby into the adventitia of the vessel. The actuator is again operated to withdraw the needle from the wall of the vessel and to enclose it within the actuator. The catheter is then removed from the vessel. | 08-13-2009 |
20150038418 | NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - Therapeutic compositions containing natriuretic peptides for treating chronic kidney disease alone, heart failure alone, or chronic kidney disease with concomitant heart failure are described. The therapeutic compositions have enhanced stability characteristics to facilitate storage and delivery by provisioning apparatuses under conditions of elevated temperature and mechanical stress. Methods for increasing the stability of therapeutic compositions containing natriuretic peptides are further described. | 02-05-2015 |
Dianne L. Judd, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130244937 | CHIMERIC NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - Therapeutic compositions containing chimeric natriuretic peptides for treating chronic kidney disease alone, heart failure alone, or chronic kidney disease with concomitant heart failure are described. The therapeutic compositions have enhanced stability characteristics to facilitate storage and delivery by provisioning apparatuses under conditions of elevated temperature and mechanical stress. Methods for increasing the stability of therapeutic compositions containing chimeric natriuretic peptides are further described. | 09-19-2013 |
D. Mark Judd, Acton, MA US
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20110173546 | INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - An approach to managing information makes use of a multi-program graphical user environment (e.g., a virtual desktop). The graphical environment includes a first part in which information elements are presented to a user. A user selection of one or more information elements is accepted and corresponding representations of those elements are formed in another part of the graphical environment. The representations formed in the other part of the graphical environment are persistent as further information elements are presented to the user in the first part of the environment. In some examples, information elements may be classified by users such that application of and access to classifications is mediated a privilege system. | 07-14-2011 |
Edward R. Judd, Tyner, KY US
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20110094342 | Fuse Barrel Component Handling Device - A fuse barrel component handling device is configured to engage and support both load break and non-load break fuse barrel components. The fuse barrel component handling device includes a hollow cavity capable of receiving a portion of a fuse barrel. In addition, the handling device has a projection bar, which may be integral with or attached to the device, and at least two slots and a notch within the wall of the device. The projection bar, at least two slots, and notch receive and support a fuse barrel component, e.g. a pull ring of a non-load break component or a hook member of a load-break component. The fuse barrel component handling device may be used with a hot stick to remove and/or install a fuse barrel. | 04-28-2011 |
Erin M. Judd, Howard Lake, MN US
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20090100568 | WEIGHTED ARTICLE - A weighted article for providing deep pressure therapy includes a plurality of patchwork pieces including a plurality of layers. At least some of the patchwork pieces include a filler of weighted material contained between at least two of the plurality of layers. The plurality of patchwork pieces are fastened together at edges. | 04-23-2009 |
Harold Judd, Concord, NH US
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20140006201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION AND BIDDING | 01-02-2014 |
Jennifer Judd, East Hampton, CT US
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20150197936 | POPCORN CEILING PATCH - A popcorn patch article has a flexible substrate with a sticky surface and a facing surface opposite the sticky surface, and an acoustic texture captured on the facing surface of the substrate. | 07-16-2015 |
John E. Judd, Hamden, CT US
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20090093975 | ROTATING BEARING ANALYSIS AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A method of analyzing vibrations of a rolling element bearing installed in a rotating machine includes accessing vibration data corresponding to the bearing to be analyzed, determining a degraded condition factor BD for the bearing, selecting an expected designer-determined mean-time-to-failure MTTF of the bearing operating under a design load in the operating environment of the rotating machine, selecting a forecast time period, calculating a reduced mean-time-to-failure RMTTF of the bearing using the expected designer-determined mean-time-to-failure MTTF and the degraded condition factor BD, calculating a probability of failure of the bearing in the forecast time period using the reduced mean time to failure RMTTF, accessing cost data corresponding to a cost of failure of the bearing in the rotating machine, calculating a financial risk from the calculated probability of failure in the forecast time period and the cost data, and displaying the financial risk for the selected time period. | 04-09-2009 |
Justin Judd, Houston, TX US
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20130330766 | ENCRYPTION OF ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUSES WITH ENZYMATICALLY DECODED PEPTIDE LOCKS - The present invention is a peptide lock that comprises at least one peptide that is genetically encoded into the Adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid that block biologically active domains on the virus capsid surface. The peptide lock, can be processed by biological enzymes to restore biological behavior of the capsid-displayed domains, thus ‘decoding the lock’ or opening the lock. A method of forming the peptide lock comprises providing at least one peptide, providing an Adeno-associated virus capsid and genetically inserting the at least one peptide into the Adeno-associated virus capsid to block the biologically active domains on the virus capsid surface. | 12-12-2013 |
Kevin B. Judd, Tucson, AZ US
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20090185310 | Method for Providing Contaminant Prevention and Removal from a Tape Drive System - A method for preventing dust from entering a tape drive system is disclosed. Initially, a cooling fan is allowed to rotate in one direction to provide airflow to the tape drive system. In response to a detection of a loading or unloading of a tape cartridge or a head brush operation, the cooling fan is allowed to rotate in a different direction to provide airflow in an opposite direction in order to blow any dust and debris, which may be introduced from a tape cartridge or may already be resident on a tape head, out the front of the tape drive system. | 07-23-2009 |
20090201610 | TAPE GUIDE ROLLERS - A tape guide roller includes a first flange and a second flange separated by a barrel wherein at least one of the first flange and second flange comprise a soft material. The soft material can include acetal homopolymers, such as Delrin. It can also include soft metals, such as aluminum. | 08-13-2009 |
20110134556 | Detection and Acquisition of a Servo Pattern Subject to Lateral Motion - A method, a servo system and a tape drive are provided to acquire lock on a servo signal. The servo signals of at least one servo element are monitored to detect a valid servo signal. If a valid servo signal is not detected than the fine actuator is moved in a first direction until either a valid servo signal is detected or the fine actuator travel limit is reached. When a valid servo signal is detected, the fine actuator is set to a neutral position and the coarse actuator is moved in the first direction. When the fine actuator travel limit is reached the fine actuator is moved to the first position and the coarse actuator is moved in a second direction, opposite of the first direction. | 06-09-2011 |
20110199701 | SKEW ACTUATOR TO SERVO TRACK ZERO REFERENCE - A servo detection system for detecting servo tracks of a longitudinal tape. In a read/write head, two servo read heads are spaced laterally on a first head module, and a servo read head is on a second head module spaced longitudinally from the first module. A method comprises initially sensing a tape servo track with one servo read head of the first module and the servo read head of the second module to determine skew misalignment of the servo track. A zero reference value is stored representing the determined skew misalignment. The detection system switches from the one servo read head of each module, to the two servo read heads of the first module, and employs the stored value to position the read/write head in the zero skew position. The two servo read heads are then employed to read two servo tracks to identify the data band and to control skew. | 08-18-2011 |
20110216440 | POSITIONING A COARSE ACTUATOR OF COMPOUND ACTUATOR TAPE SERVO SYSTEM AT MIDPOINT OF MAXIMUM PEAKS OF LATERAL TAPE MOVEMENT - Where a tape is subject to lateral shift excursions from one side of a head to another, a coarse actuator is positioned laterally to enable a fine actuator to follow lateral motion of a longitudinal tape having at least one longitudinal defined servo track. A position error signal loop is configured to sense servo sensor(s) and to determine position error between the head and a desired position related to the defined servo track(s). A servo control senses the lateral shift excursion of the defined servo track(s); determines a maximum positive peak and a maximum negative peak of the lateral shift excursion; and positions the coarse actuator substantially at a midpoint of the maximum positive peak and the maximum negative peak of lateral shift excursion of the defined servo track(s). Thus, the fine actuator follows the lateral shift excursion, while the coarse actuator remains at the midpoint. | 09-08-2011 |
20130019465 | SELF-CONTAINED MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE AND COMBINED MULTI-PART TAPE SYSTEM - Magnetic tape systems, magnetic tape and reel systems, magnetic tape drives and methods of manufacturing the systems and drives comprise, for the magnetic tape system, two lengths of magnetic tape of substantially equal width dimension; and a cleaning tape positioned between and joining the two lengths of magnetic tape, forming a combined multi-part tape having the cleaning tape contained between the two lengths of magnetic tape. In the tape drive, the tape, two reels, each reel supporting at least a distal end of the combined multi-part tape, and a magnetic tape head assembly are contained in a common enclosure, such that the magnetic tape drive is self-contained. Manufacturability is enhanced by having a very long combined multi-part tape made from two lengths of magnetic tape joined together by a cleaning tape. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021694 | SELF-CONTAINED MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE AND COMBINED MULTI-PART TAPE SYSTEM - Magnetic tape systems, magnetic tape and reel systems, magnetic tape drives and methods of manufacturing the systems and drives comprise, for the magnetic tape system, two lengths of magnetic tape of substantially equal width dimension; and a cleaning tape positioned between and joining the two lengths of magnetic tape, forming a combined multi-part tape having the cleaning tape contained between the two lengths of magnetic tape. In the tape drive, the tape, two reels, each reel supporting at least a distal end of the combined multi-part tape, and a magnetic tape head assembly are contained in a common enclosure, such that the magnetic tape drive is self-contained. Manufacturability is enhanced by having a very long combined multi-part tape made from two lengths of magnetic tape joined together by a cleaning tape. | 01-24-2013 |
20130265670 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD - A data storage system according to one embodiment includes a head; a drive mechanism for passing a medium over the head; a controller electrically coupled to the head; logic for periodically determining a stopwrite threshold based on a current position error signal sample; logic for determining whether the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold; logic for disabling writing when the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold; and logic for enabling writing when the current position error signal sample does not exceed the stopwrite threshold. Additional embodiments are also disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20140022666 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD WITH VARIABLE SMOOTHING FACTOR - In one embodiment, a data storage system includes a head; a drive mechanism for passing a medium over the head; a controller electrically coupled to the head; logic encoded in or available to the controller for: periodically determining a stopwrite threshold based on a standard deviation or a variance at a current position error signal sample, wherein a smoothing factor applied to a subsequent calculation of the standard deviation or variance is altered based at least in part on a current magnitude of the standard deviation or the variance; determining whether the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold; disabling writing when the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold; and enabling writing when the current position error signal sample does not exceed the stopwrite threshold. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described according to more embodiments. | 01-23-2014 |
20140029125 | TECHNIQUE FOR OPTIMIZING SKEW IN THE PRESENCE OF TAPE MOTION - A method for accurately adjusting skew in the presence of tape motion includes performing a calibration run of magnetic tape in a tape drive. During the calibration run, the method records skew readings at selected intervals. The method then finds a range associated with the skew readings, such as by finding a high and low skew reading. The method then finds a center point of the range, and a difference between the center point and a desired center point. The method applies the difference to each recorded skew reading to generate a target skew reading for each recorded skew reading. The method generates a skew error signal that reflects the difference between each recorded skew reading and each corresponding target skew reading. The skew error signal will generally be consistent even as the tape moves, thereby allowing a technician to easily adjust and optimize the skew. | 01-30-2014 |
20140063633 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD USING KURTOSIS - A method according to one embodiment includes measuring a current position error signal; calculating a standard deviation or a variance using the current position error signal sample; calculating a kurtosis value, using the current position error signal sample or derivative thereof; adjusting a threshold value using the kurtosis value; comparing the standard deviation or variance to the threshold value; enabling writing when the standard deviation or variance does not exceed the threshold value. | 03-06-2014 |
20140063635 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD USING KURTOSIS - A data storage system according to one embodiment includes a head; a drive mechanism for passing a medium over the head; and a controller electrically coupled to the head. The system calculates a kurtosis value, using the current position error signal sample or derivative thereof, and adjusts a threshold value using the kurtosis value. The standard deviation or variance is compared to the threshold value, and writing is enabled when the standard deviation or variance does not exceed the threshold value. | 03-06-2014 |
20140063642 | TAPE MEDIA LIFE - Tape media life is increased by dynamically controlling a turn around point (TAP) on the tape media for either an end of a tape wrap or a directional change from a first longitudinal position tape section to a second longitudinal position tape section for reducing damage to the tape media caused by debris by monitoring the TAP for all tape media motion and adjusting tape deceleration for maintaining the TAP to be located at the second longitudinal position tape section. | 03-06-2014 |
20140211335 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD WITH VARIABLE SMOOTHING FACTOR - In one embodiment, a method includes updating a standard deviation or a variance based on a current position error signal sample, where a smoothing factor applied to a subsequent calculation of the standard deviation or variance is dynamically altered based at least in part on whether a current value of the standard deviation or the variance is above or below a specified value. A determination is made as to whether the standard deviation or the variance exceeds a predetermined threshold. A stopwrite threshold is determined based on the standard deviation or the variance when the standard deviation or the variance exceeds the predetermined threshold. A determination is made as to whether the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold. Writing is disabled when the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold. Writing is enabled when the current position error signal sample does not exceed the stopwrite threshold. | 07-31-2014 |
20140240866 | ADJUSTMENT OF TAPE WRITING MECHANISM, BASED ON TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND POSITIONAL ERROR SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION - A determination is made in a tape drive of a potential deviation in tape dimensional stability of a tape, based on a current environmental condition and environmental conditions in which the tape is expected to be operational. A writing mechanism to write data to the tape is adjusted, based on the potential deviation in the tape dimensional stability. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240868 | HIGH PERFORMANCE CARTRIDGE FORMAT - A data storage system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic head, a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic medium over the magnetic head, and a controller electrically coupled to the magnetic head. The data storage system is configured to use at least two different track width formats, where which of the at least two different track width formats used by the system during reading and/or writing of data is selectable. A magnetic tape-based data storage system according to another embodiment includes a magnetic head; a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic recording tape over the magnetic head; and a controller electrically coupled to the magnetic head, wherein the system is configured to use at least two different track width formats, wherein which of the at least two different track width formats used by the system during reading and/or writing of data is selectable. | 08-28-2014 |
20140293470 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD USING KURTOSIS - A method according to one embodiment includes measuring a current position error signal, and calculating a statistical derivative using the current position error signal sample. A kurtosis value is calculated using a current position error signal sample or derivative thereof. A threshold value is adjusted using the kurtosis value. The statistical derivative is compared to the threshold value, and writing is enabled when the statistical derivative does not exceed the threshold value. A determination is made whether to enable or disable writing based on a stopwrite threshold when the statistical derivative exceeds the threshold value | 10-02-2014 |
20140327985 | ADJUSTING TENSION IN A TAPE MEDIA TO COUNTER TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY (TDS) ERRORS IN A TAPE MEDIA - Provided are a method, system, and program for adjusting tension in a tape media to counter tape dimensional stability (TDS) errors in a tape media. A determination is made of whether to adjust tension of the tape media based on a detected error rate of reading at least one of the tracks. The tension of the tape media is adjusted in response to determining to adjust the tension. | 11-06-2014 |
20150092293 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD WITH VARIABLE SMOOTHING FACTOR - In one embodiment, a method includes determining a stopwrite threshold based on a standard deviation or a variance at a current position error signal sample, and determining whether the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold. Writing is disabled in response to determining that the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold. Writing is enabled in response to determining that the current position error signal sample does not exceed the stopwrite threshold. | 04-02-2015 |
20150124348 | ADJUSTING TENSION IN A TAPE MEDIA TO COUNTER TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY (TDS) ERRORS IN A TAPE MEDIA - Provided are a method, system, and program for adjusting tension in a tape media to counter tape dimensional stability (TDS) errors in a tape media. A determination is made of whether to adjust tension of the tape media based on a detected error rate of reading at least one of the tracks. The tension of the tape media is adjusted in response to determining to adjust the tension. | 05-07-2015 |
20150243317 | DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING TAPE VELOCITY - A maximum velocity is dynamically determined during a tape drive operation to obtain a statistical standard deviation of a position error signal (PES) that yields an amount of stopwrite (SW) operations that avoids backhitching. The tape velocity is adjusted to the maximum velocity. | 08-27-2015 |
20150255112 | HIGH PERFORMANCE CARTRIDGE FORMAT - In one embodiment, a computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions readable/executable by a controller to cause the controller to: determine and/or receive, by the controller, a selection of which of at least two track width formats to use during writing of data on a magnetic recording tape, wherein the track width format is selected based on an environmental condition; and cause, by the controller, simultaneous writing of a plurality of data tracks to the magnetic recording tape using only one of the track width formats at a same time such that each of the data tracks written at the same time has a track width that is substantially the same. | 09-10-2015 |
20150262611 | VARIABLE STOPWRITE THRESHOLD - A method according to one embodiment includes determining whether a current position error signal sample exceeds a stopwrite threshold, disabling writing in response to determining that the current position error signal sample exceeds the stopwrite threshold, and enabling writing in response to determining that the current position error signal sample does not exceed the stopwrite threshold. | 09-17-2015 |
20150325262 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF A HEAD RELATIVE TO A TAPE WITHIN A TAPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Controlling the position of a head within a tape transport system. A track-follow control system (TFCS) includes a controller device for generating a control signal as a function of a position error signal (PES), wherein the PES indicates a difference between the actual and target positions of the head relative to the tape, and an actuator for changing the actual position. The TFCS is adapted to select a controller device configuration from a plurality of configurations dependent on an operating tape speed. The configurations are predetermined depending on a vibration frequency domain profile indicative of environmental vibrations induced to the head and tape to determine the control signal for adjusting an actuator output signal relative to a lateral tape motion signal. The TFCS is also adapted to feed-back a signal depending on a difference of the actuator output signal and the lateral tape motion signal to generate the PES. | 11-12-2015 |
Kevin Bruce Judd, Tucson, AZ US
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20090046420 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING VIBRATION - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attenuating vibration. A cover includes at least four slots. Each slot physically isolates a midsection from either the distal end or the proximal end of the cover. In one embodiment, a first slit isolates a midsection side and a second slit at an angle in the range of seventy degrees to one hundred-ten degrees to the first slit physically isolates a portion of a top from a portion of a side. The midsection is physically connected to an enclosure configured to supply power, cooling, and communications to the storage mechanism. | 02-19-2009 |
20090201608 | MAGNETICALLY BIASED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - In one embodiment, a tape movement constraint for a tape drive system, comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates, and an actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface when the actuator is actuated, to control the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, a roller barrel of the tiltable roller bearing is biased in a first position on a pivot axis, using magnetic attraction between a movable magnet and a return path structure of magnetically permeable material. The roller barrel is pivoted on the pivot axis by conducting current through a fixed coil to generate a magnetic field which is conducted by the return path structure to interact with the magnetic field of the magnet. At least a portion of any air bearing between the moving tape and the barrel surface is quenched using grooves formed in the barrel surface. The lateral position of the moving tape is sensed and the rotating roller barrel is tilted in response to the sensed lateral position of the moving tape to control the lateral position of the moving tape. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201609 | FRICTION ENGAGED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - In one embodiment, a tape movement constraint for a tape drive system, comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates, and an actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface when the actuator is actuated, to control the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, the roller barrel of the roller bearing is rotated by engaging a surface of the tape roller barrel with a longitudinally moving magnetic tape. At least a portion of any air bearing between the moving tape and the barrel surface is quenched using grooves formed in the barrel surface. The lateral position of the moving tape is sensed and the rotating roller barrel is tilted in response to the sensed lateral position of the moving tape to control the lateral position of the moving tape. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-13-2009 |
20120281307 | FRICTION ENGAGED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - In one embodiment, a tape movement constraint comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates. An actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface controls the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, the roller barrel of the roller bearing is rotated by engaging a surface of the tape roller barrel with a longitudinally moving magnetic tape. At least a portion of any air bearing between the moving tape and the barrel surface is quenched using grooves formed in the barrel surface. The lateral position of the moving tape is sensed and the rotating roller barrel is tilted in response to the sensed lateral position of the moving tape to control the lateral position of the moving tape. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-08-2012 |
20120281308 | FRICTION ENGAGED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - In one embodiment, a tape movement constraint comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates. An actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface controls the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, the roller barrel of the roller bearing is rotated by engaging a surface of the tape roller barrel with a longitudinally moving magnetic tape. At least a portion of any air bearing between the moving tape and the barrel surface is quenched using grooves formed in the barrel surface. The lateral position of the moving tape is sensed and the rotating roller barrel is tilted in response to the sensed lateral position of the moving tape to control the lateral position of the moving tape. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-08-2012 |
20130021692 | MAGNETICALLY BIASED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - A tape movement constraint for a tape drive system, comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates, and an actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface when the actuator is actuated, to control the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, a roller barrel of the tiltable roller bearing is biased in a first position on a pivot axis, using magnetic attraction between a movable magnet and a return path structure of magnetically permeable material. The roller barrel is pivoted on the pivot axis by conducting current through a fixed coil to generate a magnetic field which is conducted by the return path structure to interact with the magnetic field of the magnet. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021693 | MAGNETICALLY BIASED TILTING ROLLER BEARING TAPE GUIDANCE - A tape movement constraint for a tape drive system, comprises a tiltable tape roller bearing having a grooved surface adapted to contact and engage a surface of the tape as the roller barrel rotates, and an actuator adapted to pivot the roller bearing surface when the actuator is actuated, to control the lateral position of a tape. In operation, in one embodiment, a roller barrel of the tiltable roller bearing is biased in a first position on a pivot axis, using magnetic attraction between a movable magnet and a return path structure of magnetically permeable material. The roller barrel is pivoted on the pivot axis by conducting current through a fixed coil to generate a magnetic field which is conducted by the return path structure to interact with the magnetic field of the magnet. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-24-2013 |
20140063649 | DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING TAPE VELOCITY - A maximum velocity is dynamically determined during a tape drive operation to obtain a statistical standard deviation of a position error signal (PES) that yields an amount of stopwrite (SW) operations that avoids backhitching. The tape velocity is adjusted to the maximum velocity. | 03-06-2014 |
Kristen Wohadlo Judd, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130232014 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BUSINESS VISIBILITY ON INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS PAGES - Computerized systems and methods for marketing a business or company on the Internet and for optimizing and improving the business's or company's visibility on search results pages of conventional Internet search engines. The system and method including modules configured to allow the business or company to create an Engagement Site, create and send electronic communications to customers and prospective customers, and publish and store electronic communications on the Engagement Site. | 09-05-2013 |
Mano D. Judd, Rockwall, TX US
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20100029197 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 02-04-2010 |
20110312269 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 12-22-2011 |
20130130620 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICAITON SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 05-23-2013 |
20140127989 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A signal repeating element for repeating a signal includes a housing, at least one transmit antenna element positioned on one side of the housing and at least one receive antenna element positioned on the same one side of the housing. Receiver and transmitter circuitry is coupled with respective ones of the receive and transmit antenna elements. Phase circuitry for affecting the phase of signals from the at least one receive antenna element and at least one transmit antenna element is coupled between the respective receive or transmit antenna element and the receiver or transmitter circuitry. | 05-08-2014 |
Ralph C. Judd, Florence, MT US
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20100272744 | OMP85 Proteins of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Neisseria Meningitidis, Compositions Containing Same and Methods of Use Thereof - Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of the Omp85 proteins of | 10-28-2010 |
Richard Judd, Newark, DE US
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20080311355 | Thermoplastic Planks and Methods For Making The Same - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 12-18-2008 |
20100260962 | Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 10-14-2010 |
20120003439 | Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 01-05-2012 |
20120040149 | Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. A method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 02-16-2012 |
20140356594 | THERMOPLASTIC PLANKS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank includes a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core includes at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. An underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 12-04-2014 |
20150225964 | THERMOPLASTIC PLANKS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank includes a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core includes at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. An underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. | 08-13-2015 |
Robert Keith Judd, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20120177772 | INJECTION MOLD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INJECTION MOLD CAVITY AT LEAST PARTIALLY DEFINED BY A SUPERHARD MATERIAL AND RELATED INJECTION MOLD PRESSES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Embodiments relate to injection mold assemblies that include superhard materials, such as polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), and related injection mold presses, components, and methods. The superhard materials are positioned to define at least a portion of a mold cavity for injection molding. Superhard materials may be fully or partially encapsulated by a substrate and the superhard materials and substrate may be secured to the injection mold. Superhard materials may be formed or otherwise separated from a substrate and secured to the injection mold without support of a substrate. Superhard materials may also be attachable to an injection mold to define only a portion of a mold cavity. In an embodiment, an injection mold insert includes a superhard material for insertion into a generic cavity within an injection mold assembly. | 07-12-2012 |
20120213884 | SUPERHARD COMPONENTS FOR INJECTION MOLDS - Embodiments of the invention relate to injection mold components, assemblies, and molding system that include superhard materials. Such injection mold components, assemblies, and systems may decrease wear of certain injection mold components, which may result in improved productivity of the injection mold and molding systems that utilize such components. | 08-23-2012 |
20130189390 | INJECTION MOLD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INJECTION MOLD CAVITY AT LEAST PARTIALLY DEFINED BY A SUPERHARD MATERIAL AND RELATED INJECTION MOLD PRESSES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Embodiments relate to injection mold assemblies that include superhard materials, such as polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), and related injection mold presses, components, and methods. The superhard materials are positioned to define at least a portion of a mold cavity for injection molding. Superhard materials may be fully or partially encapsulated by a substrate and the superhard materials and substrate may be secured to the injection mold. Superhard materials may be formed or otherwise separated from a substrate and secured to the injection mold without support of a substrate. Superhard materials may also be attachable to an injection mold to define only a portion of a mold cavity. In an embodiment, an injection mold insert includes a superhard material for insertion into a generic cavity within an injection mold assembly. | 07-25-2013 |
20140145373 | METHODS OF INJECTION MOLDING - Embodiments relate to injection mold assemblies that include superhard materials, such as polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), and related injection mold presses, components, and methods. The superhard materials are positioned to define at least a portion of a mold cavity for injection molding. Superhard materials may be fully or partially encapsulated by a substrate and the superhard materials and substrate may be secured to the injection mold. Superhard materials may be formed or otherwise separated from a substrate and secured to the injection mold without support of a substrate. Superhard materials may also be attachable to an injection mold to define only a portion of a mold cavity. In an embodiment, an injection mold insert includes a superhard material for insertion into a generic cavity within an injection mold assembly. | 05-29-2014 |
20140183788 | METHODS OF INJECTION MOLDING AN ARTICLE - Embodiments of the invention relate to injection mold components, assemblies, and molding system that include superhard materials. Such injection mold components, assemblies, and systems may decrease wear of certain injection mold components, which may result in improved productivity of the injection mold and molding systems that utilize such components. | 07-03-2014 |
Robert M. Judd, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120185786 | MEDICAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method of managing medical information is disclosed. Medical image data is received, at a real-time transfer engine, at the same time that the patient is being scanned by a medical imaging device. The medical image data is then converted to a browser-compatible image format at a converter engine connected to receive the medical image data from the real-time transfer engine. The converter engine comprises a decoder engine for extracting image pixel data from the medical image data and an encoding engine for converting the image pixel data to a browser-compatible format connected to receive the image pixel data. The image pixel data may be converted to a browser compatible format without loss of diagnostic data. | 07-19-2012 |
Rodney Layton Judd, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130232014 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BUSINESS VISIBILITY ON INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS PAGES - Computerized systems and methods for marketing a business or company on the Internet and for optimizing and improving the business's or company's visibility on search results pages of conventional Internet search engines. The system and method including modules configured to allow the business or company to create an Engagement Site, create and send electronic communications to customers and prospective customers, and publish and store electronic communications on the Engagement Site. | 09-05-2013 |
Stephen Judd, Los Alamos, NM US
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20150367964 | SPACE VEHICLE CHASSIS - A modular space vehicle chassis may facilitate convenient access to internal components of the space vehicle. Each module may be removable from the others such that each module may be worked on individually. Multiple panels of at least one of the modules may swing open or otherwise be removable, exposing large portions of the internal components of the space vehicle. Such chassis architectures may reduce the time required for and difficulty of performing maintenance or modifications, may allow multiple space vehicles to take advantage of a common chassis design, and may further allow for highly customizable space vehicles. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367965 | SPACE VEHICLE WITH CUSTOMIZABLE PAYLOAD AND DOCKING STATION - A “black box” space vehicle solution may allow a payload developer to define the mission space and provide mission hardware within a predetermined volume and with predetermined connectivity. Components such as the power module, radios and boards, attitude determination and control system (ADCS), command and data handling (C&DH), etc. may all be provided as part of a “stock” (i.e., core) space vehicle. The payload provided by the payload developer may be plugged into the space vehicle payload section, tested, and launched without custom development of core space vehicle components by the payload developer. A docking station may facilitate convenient development and testing of the space vehicle while reducing handling thereof. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367966 | ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM (ADCS), SUN SENSOR, AND STAR TRACKER - An ADCS module may be configured to use coordinate data from | 12-24-2015 |
20150367967 | ADAPTABLE, MODULAR, MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE VEHICLE BACKPLANE - An adaptable, modular, multi-purpose (AMM) space vehicle backplane may accommodate boards and components for various missions. The AMM backplane may provide a common hardware interface and common board-to-board communications. Components, connectors, test points, and sensors may be embedded directly into the backplane to provide additional functionality, diagnostics, and system access. Other space vehicle sections may plug directly into the backplane. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370579 | MODULAR SPACE VEHICLE BOARDS, CONTROL SOFTWARE, REPROGRAMMING, AND FAILURE RECOVERY - A space vehicle may have a modular board configuration that commonly uses some or all components and a common operating system for at least some of the boards. Each modular board may have its own dedicated processing, and processing loads may be distributed. The space vehicle may be reprogrammable, and may be launched without code that enables all functionality and/or components. Code errors may be detected and the space vehicle may be reset to a working code version to prevent system failure. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372374 | SPACE VEHICLE ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM AND HELICAL ANTENNA WINDING FIXTURE - A space vehicle electromechanical system may employ an architecture that enables convenient and practical testing, reset, and retesting of solar panel and antenna deployment on the ground. A helical antenna winding fixture may facilitate winding and binding of the helical antenna. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372380 | SPACE VEHICLE FIELD UNIT AND GROUND STATION SYSTEM - A field unit and ground station may use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and share a common architecture, where differences in functionality are governed by software. The field units and ground stations may be easy to deploy, relatively inexpensive, and be relatively easy to operate. A novel file system may be used where datagrams of a file may be stored across multiple drives and/or devices. The datagrams may be received out of order and reassembled at the receiving device. | 12-24-2015 |
Stephen L. Judd, Los Alamos, NM US
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20100091134 | HADAMARD MULTIMODE OPTICAL IMAGING TRANSCEIVER - Disclosed is a method and system for simultaneously acquiring and producing results for multiple image modes using a common sensor without optical filtering, scanning, or other moving parts. The system and method utilize the Walsh-Hadamard correlation detection process (e.g., functions/matrix) to provide an all-binary structure that permits seamless bridging between analog and digital domains. An embodiment may capture an incoming optical signal at an optical aperture, convert the optical signal to an electrical signal, pass the electrical signal through a Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) to create an LNA signal, pass the LNA signal through one or more correlators where each correlator has a corresponding Walsh-Hadamard (WH) binary basis function, calculate a correlation output coefficient for each correlator as a function of the corresponding WH binary basis function in accordance with Walsh-Hadamard mathematical principles, digitize each of the correlation output coefficient by passing each correlation output coefficient through an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), and performing image mode processing on the digitized correlation output coefficients as desired to produce one or more image modes. Some, but not all, potential image modes include: multi-channel access, temporal, range, three-dimensional, and synthetic aperture. | 04-15-2010 |
20120236905 | REMOTE DETECTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus and method for detecting solid-state electronic devices are described. Non-linear junction detection techniques are combined with spread-spectrum encoding and cross correlation to increase the range and sensitivity of the non-linear junction detection and to permit the determination of the distances of the detected electronics. Nonlinear elements are detected by transmitting a signal at a chosen frequency and detecting higher harmonic signals that are returned from responding devices. | 09-20-2012 |
Steven G. Judd, West Valley, UT US
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20130255178 | Framing System for Steel Stud Framing - The present invention is a framing system for resolving vertical and horizontal movements in light gage, cold formed, steel stud framing. It utilizes at least one corner hinge and a plurality of pivoting stud clips (one for each stud) that accommodate for the deflection of a building as it encounters environmental changes. Additional hinges may be placed axially, along the wall and at the top and bottom of the corner for increased flexibility. Two embodiments of stud pivot clips, one utilizing direct attachment and arcuate slots, the other utilizing a pivotable connection plate, are disclosed; as are two hinge embodiments. | 10-03-2013 |
Tobias Judd, Lafayette, CO US
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20140353479 | Injection For Sampling Heavy Oil - A downhole tool is conveyed within a borehole extending into a subterranean formation. A void is created in a sidewall of the borehole by extending a rotating member from the downhole tool into the sidewall. A portion of the sidewall surrounding the void is mechanically compressed, and the viscosity of hydrocarbons in the subterranean formation proximate the void is reduced by injecting a fluid from the downhole tool into the formation via the void. Fluid comprising the reduced viscosity hydrocarbons and the injected fluid may then be drawn from the subterranean formation into the downhole tool. | 12-04-2014 |
Tom D. Judd, Morristown, NJ US
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20080205283 | COST CONTAINMENT OF MOBILE DATALINK COMMUNICATIONS - A method for transmitting messages over a datalink communication system is disclosed. The method comprises assigning each message a cost index value based on prescribed factors for at least one message transmission attribute of the message and transmitting each message that satisfies a select transmission attribute over at least one mobile communications sub-network associated with a datalink communication system. | 08-28-2008 |
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Weston R. Judd, Farmington, UT US
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20150344426 | COMPOUNDS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating cancer, systemic or chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, obesity, T-cell mediated autoimmune disease, ischemia, and other complications associated with these diseases and disorders. | 12-03-2015 |
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Z. Daniel Judd, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090139398 | INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An inertial inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine includes an inertial inlet particle separator and an adjustment mechanism. The separator includes a fluid inlet coupled to a scavenge channel and to a clean channel such that a first amount of fluid passing through the fluid inlet enters the scavenge channel and a second amount of fluid passing through the fluid inlet enters the clean channel. The scavenge channel is defined by a first wall and a splitter, and the clean channel is defined by a second wall and the splitter. The splitter and the second wall are stationary with respect to each other. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the inertial inlet particle separator and configured to adjust a size of the scavenge channel. Although not necessarily, the adjustment mechanism may also be coupled to the scavenge fan speed. | 06-04-2009 |
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Zedic Daniel Judd, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140076159 | INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An inertial inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine is provided. A separator assembly and collector assembly are coupled to the scavenge flow path and configured to receive the scavenge air. The collector inlet has a throat defining a cumulative throat area at each position along the throat length from the first throat end to the second throat end. The collector body defines a cross-sectional area associated with each position along the throat length between the first throat end and the second throat end. The collector outlet is coupled to the collector body such that scavenge air flows into the collector inlet, through the collector body, and out through the collector outlet. At a first position between the first throat end and the second throat end, the respective cross-sectional area of the collector body is greater than or equal to the respective cumulative throat area. | 03-20-2014 |
20140144123 | INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEM WITH AIR INJECTION - An inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine includes a hub section, a shroud section, a splitter section, and an injection opening. The shroud section surrounds at least a portion of the hub section and is spaced apart therefrom to define a passageway having an air inlet. The splitter is disposed downstream of the air inlet and extends into the passageway to divide the passageway into a scavenge flow path and an engine flow path. The injection opening is formed in and extends through the hub section, and is disposed downstream of the air inlet. | 05-29-2014 |
20140190347 | LIQUID INJECTION INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine includes a separator assembly and a liquid injection system. The separator assembly defines an inlet flow path for receiving inlet air and includes a scavenge flow path and an engine flow path downstream of the inlet flow path. The separator assembly is configured to separate the inlet air into scavenge air and engine air such that the scavenge air is directed from the inlet flow path into the scavenge flow path and the engine air is directed from the inlet flow path into the engine flow path. The liquid injection system is coupled to the separator assembly and configured to introduce a diffused liquid into the inlet air flowing through the separator assembly. | 07-10-2014 |
20150040535 | INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEM WITH HUB AND/OR SHROUD SUCTION - An inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine includes a hub section, a shroud section, a splitter, and a hub suction flow passage. The shroud section surrounds at least a portion of the hub section and is spaced apart therefrom to define a main flow passageway that has an air inlet. The splitter is disposed downstream of the air inlet and extends into the passageway to divide the main flow passageway into a scavenge flow path and an engine flow path. The hub suction flow passage has a hub suction inlet port and a hub suction outlet port. The hub suction inlet port extends through the hub section and is in fluid communication with the air inlet. The hub suction outlet port extends through the splitter and is in fluid communication with the scavenge flow path. | 02-12-2015 |