Bolick, US
David Bolick, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150136144 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO AN OCCLUSIVE POLYMER HYDROGEL - Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge. | 05-21-2015 |
Jack D. Bolick, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090322884 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READING GAUGES AND OTHER VISUAL INDICATORS IN A PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM OR OTHER DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A portable apparatus includes a camera configured to capture images of multiple visual indicators. Each visual indicator, such as a gauge or meter, includes a display configured to present a reading. The portable apparatus also includes a recording device configured to store and/or transmit information associated with the captured images of the visual indicators. The camera and/or the recording device could be configured to identify, using the images, the readings presented on the displays of the visual indicators, and the information associated with the captured images could include the readings. Also, the camera could be configured to be mounted on each visual indicator in order to capture one or more images of the visual indicator's display and to be removed from the visual indicator after the one or more images are captured. | 12-31-2009 |
Joshua Bolick, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140160970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SATELLITE LINK BUDGET ANALYSIS (LBA) OPTIMIZATION - A method of optimizing a link budget analysis (LBA) for a link comprising performing a first LBA based on a target modulation and coding pair (MODCOD) based on one or more link parameters, the MODCOD having a predetermined symbol energy to noise density ratio (Es/No), calculating a ratio of allocated bandwidth to a power equivalent bandwidth (PEB) for the link and converting the ratio to Decibels, determining whether additional energy is present by summing the Es/No for the link at the target MODCOD and the calculated ratio of allocated bandwidth to PEB, accessing a look up table to determine an optimal MODCOD for the link wherein if the sum is a positive value, selecting a MODCOD having a higher Es/No and if the sum is a negative value, selecting a MODCOD having a lower Es/No and altering one or more transmission or receiving parameters to apply the selected optimal MODCOD. | 06-12-2014 |
20140233611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SATELLITE LINK BUDGET ANALYSIS (LBA) OPTIMIZATION - A method of optimizing a link budget analysis comprising performing a first LBA based on a target modulation and coding pair (MODCOD), the MODCOD having a symbol energy to noise density ratio (Es/No), a target setting of a power amplifier, or a target antenna size, determining an excess margin and increasing or decreasing a maximum available MODCOD accordingly, iteratively performing a second LBA, calculating a ratio of allocated bandwidth to PEB and adjusting at least one of the MODCOD, amplifier power, and antenna size, summing a contribution to a final ratio of allocated bandwidth to PEB of the plurality of communications links, accessing a look up table and selecting a new MODCOD or adjusting the amplifier size or antenna size is based on the ratio of allocated bandwidth to PEB and altering one or more transmission or receiving parameters to apply the optimal MODCOD, amplifier size, or antenna size. | 08-21-2014 |
Keith W. Bolick, Wilmington, NC US
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20130308652 | TECHNIQUES FOR SENDING AND RELAYING INFORMATION OVER BROADCAST AND NON-BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA - Sending and relaying of information includes: a direct receiver receives messages from a server over a broadcast communications medium, each message having associated targeter data attributes; the direct receiver selects messages from the server for storage in a message store of the first receiver device based on the targeter data attributes associated with each message from the server; the direct receiver connects with an indirect receiver over the non-broadcast communications medium; the direct receiver receives a message request from the indirect receiver for messages in the message store of the direct receiver over a non-broadcast communications medium; and in response to the message request, the direct receiver sends messages in the message store of the direct receiver to the indirect receiver over the non-broadcast communications medium. The direct receiver receives data from the server, and the indirect receiver receives data via another receiver. | 11-21-2013 |
20140059146 | USE OF BACKCHANNEL WITH DATACASTING VIA BROADCAST MEDIUM - Expansion of unidirectional datacasting includes the use of backchannel communication link(s) for clients communication with the datacasting infrastructure, producing a closed-loop or bidirectional system, possibly for both the acknowledgement of datacasting message receipts and a request-response service over datacasting. In one implementation, a server creates a message including a data object and a data object identifier associated with the data object. The server datacasts the message via the broadcast medium to client device(s). A given client device receives the message datacasted by the server via the broadcast medium, creates a given message including the data object identifier, and sends the given message to the server via a given backchannel. The server receives the given message including the data object identifier from the given client device via the given backchannel and records the receipt of the given message for the data object identifier. | 02-27-2014 |
20140242566 | TECHNIQUES FOR USE IN COMMUNICATIONS OF SYSTEMS FOR TARGETED DATACASTING - A central server outside of a school network receives assignments from educator computing devices, where each assignment includes content for distribution to student computing devices and a schedule indicating when the assignment is active for distribution. A local server within the school network receives the assignments and stores the assignments in a local server datastore. The local server receives from a gateway within the school network a request for active assignments, identifies the active assignments, and returns a list of the active assignments to the gateway. The gateway determines whether the list of the active assignments contains any assignments unretrieved by the given gateway. If so, the gateway sends to the local server a request for the unretrieved assignments. The gateway receives the requested assignments from the local server and stores them in a gateway datastore. | 08-28-2014 |
Louisa Bolick, Arlington, MA US
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20110015946 | INSURANCE DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The invention features devices and methods for providing insurance information to an insured or an insured family member's mobile communication device (e.g., a cell phone or personal data assistant. | 01-20-2011 |
Michael Bolick, Waterloo, IA US
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20090202975 | VIRTUAL BLASTING SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF COATING AND/OR RUST FROM A VIRTUAL SURFACE - A computer simulation and virtual reality system simulates the use of a blasting nozzle to remove one or more coatings and/or rust from a virtual surface. The user operates an electronic controller in the form of a blasting nozzle that outputs a signal indicating whether the blasting nozzle controller is in an “on” position or in an “off” position. The system also has a motion tracking system that tracks the position and orientation of the blasting nozzle controller with respect to the virtual surface defined on the display screen. Simulation software in a computer generates virtual blast pattern data, and the removal of the virtual coating(s) and/or rust image from the virtual surface is displayed in real time on the display screen. | 08-13-2009 |
Michael J. Bolick, Waterloo, IA US
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20100077959 | AIRLESS SPRAY GUN VIRTUAL COATINGS APPLICATION SYSTEM - A virtual coatings application system realistically simulates airless spray painting. The system generally includes a display screen on which is defined a virtual surface that is intended to be virtually painted or coated by the user. The user operates the instrumented airless spray gun controller which is instrumented with a tracking device and an electronic on/off switch for the trigger. The system also has a motion tracking system that tracks the position and orientation of the airless spray gun controller with respect to the virtual surface defined on the display screen. Simulation software generates virtual spray pattern data in response to the setup parameters and the position and orientation of the airless spray gun controller with respect to the virtual surface. Virtual spray pattern images are displayed in real time on the display screen in accordance with the accumulation of virtual spray pattern data at each location on the virtual surface. The primary purpose of the system is to enhance training. In addition to providing virtual painting of a part, the system also provides for virtual practice sessions in which the user can test setup parameters by painting virtual practice paper. | 04-01-2010 |
Natasha Bolick, Raleigh, NC US
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20140107613 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN A MEDICATION INFUSION SYSTEM USING PULSEWISE PRESSURE SIGNALS - A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring. | 04-17-2014 |
20150051583 | SPLIT AND SIDE-PORTED CATHETER DEVICES - A catheter for use in medical applications is disclosed. The catheter comprises tubing with a tip hole at one end and an end portion at the other end. Fluid exits the catheter at the tip hole thereof. One or more alternative fluid pathway(s) are provided on the sidewall of the catheter to permit outflow of fluid medication from the catheter to ensure proper delivery of the medication to the intended target area, particularly when the tip opening is occluded or restricted for any reason. | 02-19-2015 |
Natasha Bolick, Creedmoor, NC US
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20100298672 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING A SUBJECT USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A FLUORESCENT ANALYTE - Methods, systems, devices and computer program product include: (i) administering a fluorescent analyte to a subject; (ii) repetitively emitting excitation light from a sensor over a desired monitoring period; (iii) detecting fluorescence intensity in response to the excitation light using the sensor that outputs the excitation light; and (iv) using data associated with the detected fluorescence intensity to perform at least one of: (a) calculate the concentration or dose of the analyte received proximate to the sensor site; (b) evaluate the pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic activity of the fluorescent analyte; (c) confirm Ab attachment to a tumor site; (d) monitor a non-target site to confirm it is not unduly affected by a therapy; (e) monitor for changes in cellular properties; (f) use the calculated dose or concentration data to adjust or customize a therapeutic amount of the analyte administered to the subject; (g) confirm micelle concentration at a target site and then stimulate toxin release based on the confirmation; and (h) monitor for the expression of a protein produced from a gene therapy modification. | 11-25-2010 |
Patrick Bolick, Taylor, MI US
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20150047171 | METHOD OF ATTACHING A NUT TO A PANEL - A method of attaching a nut to a panel includes forming an aperture in a sheet metal panel by lancing a tab from the sheet metal panel. A root of the tab remains attached to the panel. The method further includes pressing a self-attaching nut into the aperture to attach the self-attaching nut to the sheet metal panel. The tab is bent to substantially prevent material from entering a bore of the nut from a blind side of the panel. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047175 | DIE BUTTON - A die button for installation of a nut to a panel includes a button body with a panel end, and a cavity defined therein. An aperture is defined in the panel end at a mouth of the cavity. A shearing edge is at a perimeter of the aperture to shear a tab from the panel when a shearing force is applied to the panel by the nut driven by a punch of a press. A relief is in a portion of the perimeter of the aperture to bend a root portion of the panel connecting the tab to the panel without severing the root when the nut applies the shearing force. A reaction member is slidably disposed within the cavity. A resilient member is disposed within the cavity to urge the reaction member toward the panel end, thereby bending the tab to contact the nut and seal a bore. | 02-19-2015 |
Ronnie L. Bolick, Trinity, NC US
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20090189320 | HEAT VACUUM ASSISTED RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The present invention provides a process for forming a composite material. The present invention further provides methods of improving the fiber volume fraction and/or the dimensional thickness of a composite panel. | 07-30-2009 |
20110064949 | ELECTROSPUN NANO FABRIC FOR IMPROVING IMPACT RESISTANCE AND INTERLAMINAR STRENGTH - The present invention provides a process for forming a composite material having improved interlaminar properties. | 03-17-2011 |
Willie K. Bolick, Madison, MS US
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20140125530 | Compact Mobile and Fixed Broadband Dual-Mode HF Antenna System - The Omega-Tec Compact Mobile and Fixed Broadband Dual-Mode HF Antenna System represented is a Dual-Mode HF Mobile Antenna System composed of two subsystems. The low band unit provides NVIS high-angle communications over an operating frequency range of 2-10 MHz while the high band unit provides conventional low-angle long range communications over a frequency range of 8-30 MHz. | 05-08-2014 |