Shaffer, PA
Brian C. Shaffer, Archbald, PA US
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20150113882 | ABRASIVE PARTICULATE MATERIAL INCLUDING SUPERABRASIVE MATERIAL HAVING A COATING OF METAL - A particulate material includes an abrasive particle having a superabrasive material with an external surface, and a coating including a metal overlying the external surface of the abrasive particle. The coating can include domains having an average domain size of not greater than about 260 nm, and the coating can include between about 1 wt % and about 20 wt % of the total weight of the abrasive particle and coating. | 04-30-2015 |
Chad Martin Shaffer, State College, PA US
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20130197822 | PHASED ARRAY SCANNING INTO A CURVATURE - A system for use in determining a location of a defect in an object is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic phased array configured to provide a sector scan of the object, a display, and a processor. The processor is programmed to provide a volume-corrected view of a sector of an ultrasonic inspection of the object on the display, wherein the object has a first surface defined by a first radius and a second surface defined by a second radius that is shorter than the first radius, receive gate parameters of a gate used to measure a location of a reflection of a beam emitted from the ultrasonic phased array, wherein the reflection is indicative of a defect on the first surface or the second surface, and calculate a location of the defect using the gate. | 08-01-2013 |
20140178853 | TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A testing system for use in conducting testing of a structure, and a method for configuring a testing system are provided. The testing system includes a testing device that includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, a memory device and a processor coupled in communication with the presentation interface, the user input interface, and the memory device. The processor causes the testing device to present to a user, prior to a test session, at least one demonstrative instruction for conducting a test session using the testing device, and at least one test instruction for use while the user is conducting a test session using the device. | 06-26-2014 |
Christian E. Shaffer, State College, PA US
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20140285135 | SYSTEMS FOR HEATING A BATTERY AND PROCESSES THEREOF - A battery system is disclosed that can internally heat a battery by consuming minimal battery energy and with short heating times. | 09-25-2014 |
20140295222 | MULTI-TERMINAL BATTERY WITH SENSOR TERMINAL - A battery with three types of terminals is disclosed. The terminals include at least one negative terminal, at least one positive terminal, and at least one sensor terminal. The negative and positive terminals carry current during battery operation, while the sensor terminal is used to sense, communicate and/or control certain aspects of the battery. The sensor terminal can also be connected to external electronic units for sensing, communication and control of the battery usage. | 10-02-2014 |
David B. Shaffer, Thornton, PA US
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20100005710 | Upgrading Carbonaceous Materials - Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials. | 01-14-2010 |
20100293846 | SUPER COMPACTION OF BIOMASS AND OTHER CARBON-CONTAINING MATERIALS TO HIGH ENERGY CONTENT FUELS - A super compactor receives a carbon-containing material and delivers a brick suitable as fuel for power generation. A compaction chamber receives the carbon-containing material and has at least one ram reciprocating along a travel path and exerting a predetermined amount of pressure on the carbon-containing material. The compaction chamber also has an end effector plate or a movable slide gate against which the carbon-containing material is compressed, promoting the removal of moisture from the carbon-containing material, and one or more dewatering apertures or a membrane permitting moisture to pass through but blocking the carbon-containing material. A collector captures the moisture that passes through the dewatering apertures or membrane. A power unit provides power to the at least one ram. A heated extrusion chamber receives the carbon-containing material from the compaction chamber and heats and compacts the carbon-containing material to bind the carbon-containing material into the form of a brick. | 11-25-2010 |
20110302834 | Upgrading Carbonaceous Materials - Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials. | 12-15-2011 |
20150013216 | Upgrading Carbonaceous Materials - Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials. | 01-15-2015 |
Donald Shaffer, Lake Ariel, PA US
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20150211611 | CRANK-LESS MOTION CONVERTER - The invention is a crank-less motion converter to convert bidirectional rotary motion from a pendulum type engine to unidirectional rotary motion having good mechanical advantage throughout the power strokes. It uses two hypocycloid or Cardan style planetary gear sets. Gear-less versions can also be designed using linear bearings rather than tooth mesh to cause the motion. It can also convert unidirectional rotary motion to bidirectional rotary motion, or continuous rotary motion to rotary motion with a momentary dwell. | 07-30-2015 |
Glenn Shaffer, Erie, PA US
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20100153419 | DIGITAL RAILROAD SYSTEM - Systems are provided for efficiently managing the effects of a change to a transportation system's state. One example system comprises a plurality of distributed data input and data output terminals, the distributed data input terminal configured to automatically generate data related to a first aspect of transportation system operation, at least one of a distributed database and a synchronized database configured to store data, a plurality of distributed computational engines configured to receive data from at least one database, and based on the data received, automatically manage operations of a second, different aspect of the transportation system operations, and a communications network linking the data input terminals, the data output terminals, the databases, and the computational engines, wherein the change to the transportation system's state is initiated by the data generated at the distributed input terminals. | 06-17-2010 |
20120089537 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAIL VEHICLE RECONFIGURATION - Methods and systems are provided for controlling a locomotive (or other rail vehicle) owned by a first entity when borrowed and operated by a second entity. The locomotive includes an operating control system having a first mode and a second, different mode of operation, the first mode including settings configured for the first entity, the second mode including settings configured for a second, different entity. The method includes enabling the first mode and disabling the second mode of the operating control system when the locomotive is operated by the first entity, and enabling the second mode and disabling the first mode of the operating control system when the locomotive is operated by the second entity. | 04-12-2012 |
20120277940 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES - A method includes determining an operational parameter of a first vehicle traveling with a plurality of vehicles in a transportation network and/or a route in the transportation network, identifying a failure condition of the first vehicle and/or the route based on the operational parameter, obtaining plural different sets of remedial actions that dictate operations to be taken based on the operational parameter, simulating travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network based on implementation of the different sets of remedial actions, determining potential consequences on travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network when the different sets of remedial actions are implemented in the travel that is simulated, and based on the potential consequences, receiving a selection of at least one of the different sets of remedial actions to be implemented in actual travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network. | 11-01-2012 |
20120325980 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A WAYSIDE DEVICE - A communication system includes an electronic component located at a wayside device positioned along a route of a rail vehicle and a router transceiver unit operably coupled to the electronic component. The router transceiver unit is conductively coupled to a power supply conductor that supplies electric current to power at least one of the electronic component of the wayside device or an electronic apparatus other than the electronic component. The router transceiver unit is configured to communicate network data with a remote location through the power supply conductor. | 12-27-2012 |
20130022054 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - A method of communicating data signals includes receiving data from one or more data sources disposed on board a rail vehicle and allocating different portions of a data communication bandwidth to data signals that include the data based on categories of the data. The categories represent at least one of the one or more data sources that provided the data or contents of the data. The data communication bandwidth includes a bandwidth that is available on a communication pathway of the rail vehicle. The method also includes transmitting the data signals through the communication pathway using the portions of the bandwidth that are assigned to the data signals. | 01-24-2013 |
Glenn R. Shaffer, Erie, PA US
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20090204317 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED TRAIN HANDLING AND FUEL CONSUMPTION - A system for improving fuel efficiency of a railroad train located on a railroad train having a locomotive consist including one or more railroad locomotives, said system including a position-determining device, a track profile database including terrain and contour data about a railroad track, and a processor including an algorithm to calculate a load of said train and a feed forward algorithm to determine an acceleration rate and/or a deceleration rate of said train based on said calculated load and forth coming terrain and contour of a railroad track, wherein said change in condition of the track is determined on-board the locomotive consist and the locomotive consist power setting is adjusted to optimize locomotive consist fuel consumption based on the calculated load of the train as the train is proximate to the change in track condition. | 08-13-2009 |
John Shaffer, Schnecksville, PA US
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20100276862 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THICKNESS OF PAPER PRODUCT - A system detects the sheet quantity of sheet material such as paper by use of a detection roller which deforms from concentric when sheet material passes between the detection roller and another roller, and using a detector to detect the degree of de-concentricity and provide an output indicating the number of sheets passing through. The system has particular application to insert machines for detecting the number of sheets of insert material being inserted into host material such as newspapers. | 11-04-2010 |
John R. Shaffer, Schnecksville, PA US
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20090243179 | POCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system uses a plurality of sensors to detect and manage conditions within a moving pocket, such as a pocket carrying a flat product from one location to another. The system is particularly useful in connection with a newspaper insert machine. One sensor detects whether the product has been opened properly at a particular time; another sensor detects whether the product has been properly gripped by a gripper at a particular time; another sensor detects whether the pocket is empty at a particular time and another sensor detects whether the pocket is open or closed at a particular time. In the event an error condition is detected, the error condition is corrected by a control system. | 10-01-2009 |
Jonathan Everett Shaffer, Huntingdon Valley, PA US
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20150245125 | EARBUD CHARGING CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A case for a mobile device includes portion having a port configured to receive a power cord input, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, an electrical contact configured to engage a charging contact of the earbud, an electrical connection configured to engage the port with a power input port of the mobile device, and an electrical connection configured to engage the port with the electrical contact of the earbud. | 08-27-2015 |
20150245126 | EARBUD CHARGING CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A case for a mobile electronic device includes a portion configured to receive power via induction charging, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, and circuitry configured to simultaneously charge the earbud and the mobile electronic device. | 08-27-2015 |
20150245127 | EARBUD CHARGING CASE - A case for a mobile electronic device includes an aperture configured to receive one or more earbuds, a portion configured to receive power from a power source, and circuitry configured to simultaneously charge the one or more earbuds and the mobile electronic device. | 08-27-2015 |
Matthew Shaffer, Spring Grove, PA US
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20150147465 | Non-Tracking Tack Coat - Provided herein is a tack coat for use with paving applications and a method of making the same. The tack coat is substantially non-tracking, and includes asphalt, a pH adjustor, an emulsifier, acrylic, and water. In certain embodiments, the tack coat may also include a stabilizer to prevent settling of the emulsion during storage. The method of producing the tack coat involves heating the asphalt in one tank, and heating the water and emulsifier in a second, separate tank. This mixture of the water and emulsifier is referred to as soap, and is then mixed with asphalt, and the acrylic may be added to the mixture immediately thereafter, with a stabilizer, or later, just prior to shipment of the product, in which case a stabilizer may not be required. The tack coat exhibits moderate softness, with a penetration value above 40 dmm. | 05-28-2015 |
Michael T. Shaffer, Georgetown, PA US
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20140163365 | Hand Controller Support Assembly for a Fluid Delivery System - A fluid delivery system is provided, including a fluid injector head, a hand controller electronically interfaced with the fluid injector head, and a hand controller support assembly for supporting the hand controller. The hand controller support assembly includes a first component having a base portion and two outward extending support arms to support the hand controller and a second component adapted for fixation to a surface. The first component may be rotationally connected to the second component such that the first component may automatically reposition relative to the second component under the force of gravity to maintain the hand controller in an upright position and supported by the support assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
Robert Charles Shaffer, Reedsville, PA US
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20120291555 | TRANSDUCER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A TRANSDUCER APPARATUS - According to one aspect of the invention, a transducer apparatus is provided that includes a core section, a transducer disposed in the core section, the transducer configured to transmit or receive signals and a tubular member mounted to the core section for relative rotation, wherein a fluid is disposed in the tubular member. The apparatus further includes a weight reduction device disposed inside the tubular member to occupy a volume inside the tubular member, wherein the weight reduction device is configured to provide a transmission path from the transducer to the tubular member via the fluid. | 11-22-2012 |
20150068312 | ROLLING PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC SCANNER - A rolling ultrasonic scanner comprises a member having an inspection surface for rolling across the surface of an object under test. A plurality of ultrasonic transducers are disposed within the member in a formation such that they are each aimed at a common point that is coincident with the surface of the object. | 03-12-2015 |
Scott Shaffer, Jacobus, PA US
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20090278285 | Light curing system and method - A method for light-curing polymerizable materials to form a dental device is provided. A light-curing apparatus having at least one integrated lighting and heating source, a curing volume, and a temperature controller, preferably a fan, is used in the method. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat a first polymerizable material to temperatures within a first temperature range. A second polymerizable material is applied on or adjacent to the first polymerizable material. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat the second polymerizable material to temperatures within a second temperature range. The first temperature range has a first midpoint and the second temperature range has a second midpoint. The first midpoint temperature is at least 10° C. apart from the second midpoint temperature. The system is particularly suitable for making dental devices such as full dentures, removable partial dentures, relines of full and partial dentures, nightguards, and occlusal splints. | 11-12-2009 |
Scott Earl Shaffer, Jacobus, PA US
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20090130624 | Methods and kits for making flexible dental guards - Dental guards, particularly night guards, used by patients to protect their teeth against the effects of grinding and bruxism are provided. Methods and kits for making such dental guards are also included. A light-curable polymerizable arch material is used to fabricate the dental guard. Preferably, the material contains polymerizable acrylic compounds, color-changing cure indicator, and particulate filler. The material is molded to conform to the shape of a dental arch of a patient and light-cured to form the dental guard. | 05-21-2009 |
Thomas H. Shaffer, Chaddaford, PA US
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20090165786 | TRANSPULMONARY SYSTEMIC COOLING USING LIQUID MISTS - A method for transpulmonary cooling by providing a liquid having a boiling point of 38-300° C., more preferably 38-250° C., more preferably 38-200° C., more preferably 38-150° C., more preferably 38-80° C. The liquid is nebulized to form a mist. The mist is optionally cooled below room temperature and delivered to the airway of a patient so that the patient inhales the mist. The mist causes systemic cooling by evaporative heat loss when inhaled at room temperature and additionally by direct heat transfer when inhaled below room temperature. Compositions and medical devices for transpulmonary cooling are also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
Thomas H. Shaffer, Chadds Ford, PA US
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20090020129 | Thoracic Stabilizer - A thoracic stabilizer for limiting anterior chest wall collapse includes a platform supporting a patient and a pair of lateral supports contacting opposite sides of the patient's chest wall and applying force to limit collapse of the chest wall. The force applied by the lateral supports is varied depending on the force applied to the platform by the patient. The stabilizer includes a retractometer measuring the collapse of the chest wall. According to one embodiment, the stabilizer includes a controller that varies the force applied to the chest wall in closed-loop fashion based on the chest wall collapse measured by the retractometer using an algorithm of the controller. According to one embodiment, the stabilizer includes motors moving the lateral supports. According to another embodiment, the stabilizer includes a hydraulic system and the lateral supports include expandable fluid-filled members. | 01-22-2009 |
20090038621 | Device and method for unilateral lung ventilation - A system for unilateral lung ventilation includes an endotracheal tube and a blocking device for blocking the bronchus of a non-ventilated lung to prevent a ventilation medium from entering the lung. The blocking device includes an inflatable member supported by a catheter having an inflation lumen for inflating the inflatable member. The catheter includes at least one lung treatment lumen for delivering a therapeutic agent to the non-ventilated lung. An inner channel within the main channel and a side branch provide a guideway for the blocking device within the tube. A valve may be included to close the side branch when the blocking device is removed from the inner channel for parallel flow of ventilating gas in the main and inner channels. A method of using the system provides for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching by respectively delivering cooled air and nitric oxide to the non-ventilated and ventilated lungs. | 02-12-2009 |
20100012122 | OPEN-CIRCUIT LIQUID VENTILATOR - An open-circuit liquid ventilation system includes a reservoir containing a breathable liquid, a patient interface receiving breathable liquid from the reservoir, a pump directing breathable liquid from the reservoir to the patient, a controller for the pump, and a tank for storing used breathable liquid. The system may be passive regarding expired liquid. Alternatively, the system may be active and include a bypass line connected to the pump such that used breathable liquid is drawn from the patient. The patient interface may be adapted to interface a gas ventilation system to facilitate a rapid conversion from gas to liquid ventilation. The system may include sensors monitoring pressure and volume parameters and may include an output displaying information including schematics and real time tracings regarding a ventilation procedure. | 01-21-2010 |
20100056879 | Method for maintaining homeostasis in a health care setting - A method for maintaining homeostasis for a patient in a health care setting includes the steps of monitoring a physiological parameter and comparing the parameter against an expected parameter range. When it is determined that a difference between the monitored physiological parameter and the expected parameter range presents a patient condition requiring a corrective measure, an alarm warning is presented. The alarm warning has a signature characteristic distinguishing it from other alarm warnings. The alarm warning may be musical and distinguishable based on genre, tempo, loudness, or pitch or, alternatively may be visual. The alarm warning may be adapted to distinguish one patient from other patients. Alternatively, the alarm warning may distinguish differing levels of severity associated with a patient condition of a particular patient or to distinguish between multiple conditions suffered by the same patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100084066 | PERFLUOROCARBON GAS INSUFFLATION - Vehicle tires are filled with perfluorocarbon gas to extend tire life. | 04-08-2010 |
20100122698 | NEONATAL AIRWAY STENT - An adjustable neonatal airway stent for use in the airways of a neonate is provided. The stent may include a flexible mesh member having a generally cylindrical shape and size that is capable of being delivered to a neonatal airway. The mesh member may include overlapping inner and outer portions, where the inner portion is adjacent to an inner edge of the flexible mesh. Further, the stent may include a plurality of locking projections that extend outwardly from the inner portion and are capable of engaging the mesh of the overlapping outer portion to prevent contraction of the stent, while allowing expansion of the stent to at least one diameter when implanted in a neonatal airway. The projections may include angularly extending tips, and the stent may be expandable to a second diameter greater than the first diameter in situ. | 05-20-2010 |
20110162646 | PROCESS FOR TRANSIENT AND STEADY STATE DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS TO THE LUNG VIA BREATHABLE LIQUIDS - The present invention includes a transient method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The present invention includes a steady state method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The steps of both the transient delivery method and the steady state delivery method can be controlled by a servo-control unit. A supplementary biological agent delivery step can be performed in both the transient method of delivering a biological agent and the steady state method of delivering a biological agent. | 07-07-2011 |
William Allen Shaffer, Scottdale, PA US
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20100028098 | Drill bit configuration - This invention has to do with a rotary twist drill of the type having a fluted cylindrical shank with a drill bit end having at least two cutting edges extending radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis of the drill. Cutting edges are formed by the intersection of the flutes with the drill point end and extend radially outwardly from the center of the drill body to the outer perimeter of the drill body. Gashes formed on the drill point end form innermost cutting edge portions which are symmetrical with one another about a point offset both horizontally and vertically from the axial centerline of the drill body so as to allow a positive cutting action at the centerline of the material to be removed. | 02-04-2010 |
20110085862 | End mill grooved chip breaker flute - A new chip breaking end mill is disclosed having an elongate cylindrically shaped body with opposing shank and cutter ends wherein at least one flute is spirally formed around the center axis of the cylindrically shaped body and the flute extends axially from the shank end to the cutting end. A cutting edge is formed by the intersection of the flute with the outer diameter of the cylindrically shaped body and extends longitudinally of the cylindrically shaped body. A concave, facing outwardly, chip breaker groove is formed in the flute and located adjacent to the cutting edge and the groove extends axially along with the cutting edge on the cylindrically shaped body. A chip guide channel is located adjacent to, and on the other side of the chip breaker groove than the cutting edge and it also extends axially along the length of the body. A longitudinally extending raised intersection is formed between the adjacent chip breaker and chip guide. Two radial lines, one drawn from the centerline of said cylindrically shaped body through the cutting edge and the other drawn from the centerline through a point on the raised intersection, have an acute included angle of from 2 to 20 degrees. The cutting end of the end mill has a radially extending cutting edge thereon which is substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrically shaped body. | 04-14-2011 |