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Aaron Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20120076831 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INDUCTION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC TOLERANCE - The present invention utilizes carrier particles to present antigen peptides and proteins to the immune system in such a way as to induce antigen specific tolerance. The carrier particle is designed in order to trigger an immune tolerance effect. The invention is useful for treatment of immune related disorders such as autoimmune disease, transplant rejection and allergic reactions. | 03-29-2012 |
20150150996 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC TOLERANCE - The present invention provides compositions and methods for inducing antigen-specific tolerance in a subject. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an apoptotic body and an epitope of an antigen. Also provided herein are methods of preparing and administering the composition. The composition and methods provided herein can induce antigen-specific tolerance in a subject. | 06-04-2015 |
Branden S. Martin, East Peoria, IL US
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20140259307 | MAGNETIC HELMET - The invention provides a magnetic helmet with a detectable magnetic field effective to repel a substantially similar helmet in close proximity. A helmet of the invention can be used to redirect an impending head collision, reduce the force of impact upon a head collision or prevent a head collision among wearers of the helmet thereby reducing injuries. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259308 | MAGNETIC HELMET - The invention provides a magnetic helmet with a detectable magnetic field effective to repel a substantially similar helmet in close proximity. A helmet of the invention can be used to redirect an impending head collision, reduce the force of impact upon a head collision or prevent a head collision among wearers of the helmet thereby reducing injuries. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles B. Martin, Washington, IL US
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20090313834 | SELF-CONTAINED VACUUM SAW - A portable cutting apparatus. The apparatus includes a motor and a cutting blade driven by the motor. A protective housing encloses at least a portion of the cutting blade. A vacuum impeller is disposed in a vacuum housing to generate airflow to move dust and debris created by the cutting blade into a removable vacuum bag. At least one vacuum tube directs the airflow from the protective housing to the vacuum housing. The motor operates both the cutting blade and the vacuum impeller. A bellows interconnects the protective housing and a lower platform. The lower platform pivots relative to the cutting blade about a pivot axis that is outwardly spaced from and parallel to a cutting plane defined by the cutting blade. | 12-24-2009 |
20100269353 | PORTABLE CUTTING DEVICE WITH ON-BOARD DEBRIS COLLECTION - A portable cutting device having a cutting tool for cutting a material. The cutting device includes a motor driving the cutting tool and a shroud at least partially enclosing the cutting tool. The shroud defines a debris accumulation chamber for gathering debris created by the cutting tool cutting the material. An impeller is operatively coupled to the motor and driven by the motor to create suction pressure to draw the debris out of the debris accumulation chamber and into a collection bag. | 10-28-2010 |
20120247294 | Cutting Apparatus with On-Board Vacuum and Debris Collection - A cutting apparatus. The apparatus includes a motor and a cutting blade driven by the motor. An enclosure defines a blade chamber for the cutting blade. A vacuum impeller is disposed in a vacuum chamber of a vacuum housing to generate airflow to move debris created by the cutting blade into a removable debris collection bag. A pair of vacuum flow paths directs the airflow from the blade chamber to the vacuum chamber. The motor operates both the cutting blade and the vacuum impeller. | 10-04-2012 |
20140101942 | Cutting Device with On-Board Debris Collection Operable in a Plurality of Cut Angle Positions - A portable cutting device having a cutting tool for cutting a material. The cutting device includes a motor driving the cutting tool and a shroud at least partially enclosing the cutting tool. The shroud defines a debris accumulation chamber for gathering debris created by the cutting tool cutting the material. An impeller is operatively coupled to the motor and driven by the motor to create suction pressure to draw the debris out of the debris accumulation chamber and into a collection bag. | 04-17-2014 |
Christopher Curtis Martin, Byron, IL US
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20130127292 | ROTORS OF INDUCTION MOTORS - A rotor for an induction motor includes a rotor body, the rotor body defining a central cavity configured to receive a motor shaft and having a plurality of radial slots formed therethrough, each radial slot of the plurality of radial slots extends outward radially from the central cavity to an outer surface of the rotor body, a plurality of conductive bars arranged within the plurality of radial slots of the rotor body, wherein each conductive bar of the plurality of conductive bars extend outward radially within each radial slot from the central cavity to the outer surface of the rotor body, a first end ring arranged on the rotor body in electrical communication with each conductive bar of the plurality of conductive bars, and a second end ring arranged on the rotor body in electrical communication with each conductive bar of the plurality of conductive bars. | 05-23-2013 |
20130145847 | ASYMMETRICAL SENSOR TARGETS - A speed sensor target includes a target body, the target body defining a central cavity disposed to receive a shaft of a motor, the target body includes a cylindrical outer surface having a plurality of asymmetrically spaced grooves arranged thereon, and the target body is formed of a magnetic material. | 06-13-2013 |
Daniel Martin, Dupo, IL US
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20120130889 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131094 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDIRECT CONTROL OF A WEBSITE - A method for indirectly controlling a website using a user communication device is disclosed. A unique machine-readable code is displayed on a display device, the unique machine-readable code being specific to the display device displaying contents from a website through a server. The unique machine-readable code is readable by a user communication device, the user communication device in turn being able to communicate with the server through a communication path not involving an input device associated with the display device. Commands to control content displayed through the server are received from the user communication device. The commands include the identity of the specific display device by the displayed unique machine readable code. The content displayed on the specific display device is then changed accordingly. | 05-24-2012 |
20130179336 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 07-11-2013 |
Daniel Martin, Edwardsville, IL US
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20140007244 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING RISK ASSESSMENTS | 01-02-2014 |
David E. Martin, Dunlap, IL US
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20090242667 | Protection device for a solenoid operated valve assembly - A fuel injector is disclosed. The fuel injector includes an injector valve needle and a valve actuation assembly including a stator, an armature, and a valve, the valve in fluid communication with the injector valve needle. A stator protection device is positioned between the stator and at least a portion of the armature. The stator protection device is configured to prevent contact between the stator and the armature. | 10-01-2009 |
David E. Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20080318190 | Polymerizable Dental Pulp Healing, Capping, and Lining Material and Method for Use - Dental pulp healing lining or capping compositions and methods of using the composition to treat an exposed, nearly exposed, or breached pulp chamber are disclosed herein. Embodiments include dental pulp healing lining or capping compositions comprising a resin portion having at least one hydrophilic monomer component and at least one hydrophobic monomer component and a calcareous material operable to both provide a biological seal and maintain an alkaline pH for extended periods. Further, light curable compositions are disclosed, allowing for improved curing properties, and allowing permanent restorations to be adhered to the sealed tooth without waiting a significant amount of time for the Portland cement portion to cure. | 12-25-2008 |
Derek Martin, South Eldorado, IL US
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20120241293 | TAIL DRIVE ASSEMBLY - An assembly for replacing the top sigma sections in a tail drive of an armored face conveyor is described. The assembly joins the sigmas to the top deck in a single unit, providing more robust mounting support. The assembly may also include one or more mounting pins, as well as one or more access doors. The assembly requires no welding to the tail drive. | 09-27-2012 |
Donald Richard Martin, New Lenox, IL US
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20130206554 | INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOR SWITCHGEAR - An interlock system for a circuit-interrupting device. The circuit-interrupting device includes a gearbox, a load-breaker in series with a visible disconnect, and an assembly driving the visible disconnect between an open state and a closed state. The interlock system includes a cam and a bias-driven follower. The cam is coupled to a shaft and is driven by the shaft between a first cam state when the load-breaker is in an open state and a second cam state when the load-breaker is in a closed state. The bias-driven follower has a first follower state when the cam is in the first cam state and has a second follower state when the cam is in the second cam state. In the second follower state, the bias-driven follower blocks movement of at least one component of the assembly. The cam and the bias-driver follower are positioned inside the gearbox. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206728 | SOLID-DIELECTRIC SWITCH INCLUDING A MOLDED VIEWING WINDOW - A solid-dielectric switch including a visible disconnect assembly having an open state and a closed state, a molded housing at least partially encasing the visible disconnect assembly, a viewing window molded into the molded housing, wherein the visible disconnect is visible through the viewing window. The invention also provides a method of molding the housing of the solid-dielectric switch. The method includes providing a mold including an external shell and an internal mandrel. The external shell defines external dimensions of a housing of the switch, and the internal mandrel defines internal dimensions of the housing. The method also includes providing a lens for a viewing window, sealing the lens between the external shell and the inner mandrel, and filling the mold with epoxy to mold the viewing window into the housing of the switch. | 08-15-2013 |
20140262703 | INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOR SWITCHGEAR - An interlock system for a circuit-interrupting device. The circuit-interrupting device includes a gearbox, a load-breaker in series with a visible disconnect, and an assembly driving the visible disconnect between an open state and a closed state. The interlock system includes a cam and a bias-driven follower. The cam is coupled to a shaft and is driven by the shaft between a first cam state when the load-breaker is in an open state and a second cam state when the load-breaker is in a closed state. The bias-driven follower has a first follower state when the cam is in the first cam state and has a second follower state when the cam is in the second cam state. In the second follower state, the bias-driven follower blocks movement of at least one component of the assembly. The cam and the bias-driver follower are positioned inside the gearbox. | 09-18-2014 |
20160005560 | MODULAR SOLID DIELECTRIC SWITCHGEAR - Modular switchgear and methods for manufacturing the same. The modular switchgear includes a vacuum interrupter assembly, a source conductor assembly, and a housing assembly. The vacuum interrupter assembly includes a bushing, a fitting, and a vacuum interrupter at least partially molded within the bushing and including a movable contact and a stationary contact. The source conductor assembly includes a bushing, a fitting, and a source conductor molded within the bushing. The housing assembly includes a housing defining a chamber and a drive shaft and conductor positioned within the chamber. The housing assembly also includes a first receptacle for receiving the fitting of the vacuum interrupter assembly and a second receptacle for receiving the fitting of the source conductor assembly. The vacuum interrupter assembly, the source conductor assembly, and the housing assembly are coupled without molding the assemblies within a common housing. | 01-07-2016 |
20160071671 | SOLID-DIELECTRIC SWITCH INCLUDING A MOLDED VIEWING WINDOW - A solid-dielectric switch includes a visible disconnect assembly having an open state and a closed state. A molded housing at least partially encases the visible disconnect assembly. At least a portion of the molded housing forms a molded one-piece wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. An aperture in the molded one-piece wall extends between the inner surface and the outer surface of the wall. A viewing window is disposed in the aperture and molded into the molded wall. The viewing window includes a lens, wherein the viewing window has an outer edge that is embedded within the molded one-piece wall with the outer edge extending into the molded one-piece wall between the inner surface and the outer surface of the molded one-piece wall. | 03-10-2016 |
Eric M. Martin, Plainfield, IL US
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20160023863 | Material Tracking System - A system and method for tracking the remaining length of a material wound on a reel is disclosed. In the system, two sensors deployed relative to the reel (and each other) produce a detection signals when a detection element mounted on the reel is near the respective sensor in an order indicative of forward or reverse reel rotation. The system further includes a processor operably receiving the detection signals to count a total number of forward rotations of the reel, which count is saved in memory. A battery powers the processor, memory, and sensors. The system further includes a transceiver that removably and operably couples between the memory and a calculator that calculates the remaining length of the material wound on the reel based on the total number of forward rotations of the reel. The system may also record the time and location associated with the rotations. | 01-28-2016 |
Galaxia L. Martin, Joliet, IL US
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20120023188 | Private Profile Radio Channel - The device is comprised of an interface that connects or can built into a satellite radio device. The invention includes voice recognition and voice attendant that will communicate back and forth with the user to transmit their request. This device will establish a “Private Radio Profile Channel” within the users radio system to allow instant music downloads based on music providers catalog or music playing on the satellite radio. The profile is able to work with the systems web interface. | 01-26-2012 |
Genevieve Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20110318866 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING THIN FILM III-V COMPOUND SOLAR CELL - The present invention utilizes epitaxial lift-off in which a sacrificial layer is included in the epitaxial growth between the substrate and a thin film III-V compound solar cell. To provide support for the thin film III-V compound solar cell in absence of the substrate, a backing layer is applied to a surface of the thin film compound solar cell before it is separated from the substrate. To separate the thin film compound solar cell from the substrate, the sacrificial layer is removed as part of the epitaxial lift-off. Once the substrate is separated from the thin film III-V compound solar cell, the substrate may then be reused in the formation of another thin film compound solar cell. | 12-29-2011 |
Glen Martin, Peoria, IL US
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20150211413 | Combustion Engine and Method of Use Resulting in Reduced Soot Emissions - It may be necessary to eliminate soot from combustion engine emissions in order to comply with regulatory requirements. It may be desirable to avoid the need for a separate aftertreatment apparatus in order to eliminate soot from combustion engine emissions. | 07-30-2015 |
Greg A. Martin, Lisle, IL US
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20090006915 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDED BOUNDARY SCAN TESTING - Embedded boundary scan testing apparatus and methodologies are disclosed for testing processor-based circuit boards without processor intervention. A boundary scan controller is embedded in a circuit board along with a boundary scan chain having JTAG devices connected with an electrical circuit of the board. Upon power up, the boundary scan controller holds an on-board processor system in reset, loads boundary scan test vectors and commands from an on-board non-volatile memory, and runs boundary scan testing while holding the processor system in the reset state. The boundary scan controller preferably includes a test access port controller that implements only a subset of the JTAG standard 16 machine states to optimize performance and minimize controller hardware. The test results may be stored in an externally accessible on-board memory for subsequent retrieval in order to facilitate board troubleshooting and/or repair, where the provision of on-board boundary scan testing allows testing of boards while installed in the field, and the embedded scan controller allows field testing of on-board processor systems and related circuitry to enhance the test coverage over processor-driven boundary scan testing. | 01-01-2009 |
20160088581 | DETERMINING UPLINK AND DOWNLINK DELAYS BETWEEN A BASEBAND UNIT AND A REMOTE RADIO HEAD - A baseband unit independently determines one or both of an uplink delay or a downlink delay for frames transmitted from the baseband unit to a remote radio head based on a round-trip time between the baseband unit and the remote radio head and times determined at the baseband unit, a downlink node associated with the remote radio head, and an uplink node associated with the remote radio head. The times are determined at different nodes after an interval of frames. The baseband unit then may determine a location of user equipment based on one or both of the uplink delay or downlink delay. | 03-24-2016 |
Harold A. Martin, Calumet City, IL US
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20140260896 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH-HAT DRUM CYMBAL - A clutch assembly for a high-hat drum cymbal. A coiled spring is compressed between an upper bearing surface on an enclosure assembly and a lower bearing surface on a bearing assembly. An upper cymbal assembly is separable from the bearing assembly, and includes a first catch for cooperation with a first lever. In one embodiment, the coiled spring forces the bearing assembly and upper cymbal assembly tightly against the lower cymbal to create a distinct sound when struck by a drumstick. In another embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a second catch for cooperation with a second lever. The first lever enables the upper cymbal to fall on the lower cymbal for another type of sound. The second lever enables the spring to bias the upper cymbal tightly against the lower cymbal. | 09-18-2014 |
James H. Martin, Burr Ridge, IL US
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20110256070 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING THE SAME - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for dispensing the same using an aerosol whereby the composition takes the form of foam. Additionally, the present invention provides a barrier system including a concentrate separated from a non-chlorine aerosol propellant wherein the concentrate includes a non-aqueous solvent, an emulsifying agent, a thickening agent, at least one medicament and optionally an aqueous solvent. | 10-20-2011 |
20140042190 | METERING VALVE FILLABLE THROUGH THE VALVE - A metering valve has an elongate axially moveable stem having a discharge passage. A flexible bag for containing a formulation to be discharged surrounds the lower end of the metering valve. The valve is fillable through a fill passage having one end opening to the ambient and the other end opening into the bag. A one-way valve in the fill passage prevents liquid in the bag from escaping through the fill passage but allows the bag to be filled after the lower end of the valve and the bag are inserted into a container and the container pressurized with a propellant. | 02-13-2014 |
James V. Martin, Kewanee, IL US
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20150217419 | Post Driver Guide Collet and Method of Using the Same - A guide collet for a post driver having a main body configured to partially receive a post therein is attachable to the main body of the post driver and comprises a plurality of parts that collectively form a collet opening when the parts are attached to the main body of the post driver. The collet opening is configured and adapted to slideably receive a post. The parts of the guide collet are separable from each other without tools when the guide collet is detached from the main body of the post driver such that the guide collet is capable of being separated from a post that previously extended through the collet opening without sliding an end of the post through the collet opening. | 08-06-2015 |
Janet Martin, Long Grove, IL US
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20110029367 | Systems and Methods to Generate Transactions According to Account Features - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the generation and notification of transactions associated with account features. In one aspect, a system includes a transaction handler to process transactions and a data warehouse to store transaction data recording the transactions, account data identifying at least one account feature of an account, and rules data identifying at least one qualification requirement. The system further includes a feature offer engine to use the rules data to monitor the transactions in the account to identify a first transaction, a notification engine to provide the account holder with an offer associated with a first account feature in real time with processing of the first transaction, and a portal to receive an approval of a second transaction in accordance with the offer. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029430 | Systems and Methods to Provide Benefits of Account Features to Account Holders - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the sharing of account features. In one aspect, a system includes a transaction handler to process transactions and a data warehouse to record the transactions and store account data identifying account features of separate accounts, such as a second account having a feature and a first account without this feature. Account holders of the first and second accounts are in a same household and thus, in accordance with a set of rules, eligible to share the account features. A portal is configured to receive a request identifying the first account and to determine whether a transaction initiated in the first account and qualified for a benefit of the account feature is entitled to the benefit; and if so, a notification engine is to transmit a notification message to an account holder of the first account. | 02-03-2011 |
Jay Martin, Highland Park, IL US
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20080197665 | Retractable Vehicle Roof System With Storage Area Lid - A retractable vehicle roof system for a vehicle having a rearward storage space includes a roof portion movable between a closed position and an open position. The roof portion is located above a body of the vehicle and proximate the rearward storage space when in the closed position. A lid is located above the rearward storage space when the roof portion is in the closed position. The lid is configured to descend into the storage space as the roof portion moves to the open position above the lid while substantially preserving a side profile of the vehicle and permitting storage space access. The roof portion is located above the lid when the roof portion is in the open position. A glide control arrangement is operatively connected to the lid and configured to direct motion of the lid when the roof portion moves between the open and closed positions. | 08-21-2008 |
Jay Joseph Martin, Joliet, IL US
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20130026244 | WORK VEHICLE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A work vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine and a catalytic converter coupled to the exhaust of the engine. A reduction agent system provides for injection of a reduction agent, such as urea, upstream of the catalytic converter. Coolant heated by the engine is directed to the reduction agent system to defrost/heat the reduction agent, and is also directed to a vehicle cabin heating system. Flow of coolant may be preferentially directed to the cabin heating system rather than to the reduction agent system, such as following vehicle startup, particularly during cold-weather operation. Flow may be altered to favor the reduction agent system, such as based upon time and/or the temperature of the cabin. | 01-31-2013 |
J. David Martin, Elburn, IL US
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20110017110 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING COMBUSTION PROCESSES - Methods, systems, and kits directed to improving combustion processes. In one embodiment, a method includes applying air to an internal surface of a combustion system. The air may be applied with a velocity chosen from about 50 m/s to about 300 m/s, and a volumetric flow chosen from about 50 ACFM to about 4000 ACFM. At least one FCT chemical may be optionally fed with the injected air in this embodiment. | 01-27-2011 |
Jeffrey Martin, Streamwood, IL US
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20140279401 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING INSURANCE-RELATED DATA AND CREDIT-RELATED DATA - A system and method is provided for acquiring and storing insurance-related data, such as insurance payment data, insurance coverage data, and insurance claim data, in a credit data database, coverage data database, and/or claim data database, and analyzing for the creditworthiness of an individual based on the insurance-related data and credit-related data. A credit data record of an individual may be determined, based on received insurance-related data. The insurance-related data may be stored in the credit data database, the coverage data database, and/or the claim data database. In response to a request for a credit risk analysis, the credit-related data and insurance-related data can be retrieved and the credit risk analysis can be performed. Customers can obtain an improved and more accurate risk assessment of the individual based on the credit-related data and insurance-related data related to the individual. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING INSURANCE-RELATED DATA AND CREDIT-RELATED DATA - A system and method is provided for acquiring and storing insurance-related data, such as insurance payment data, insurance coverage data, and insurance claim data, in a credit data database, coverage data database, and/or claim data database, and analyzing for the creditworthiness of an individual based on the insurance-related data and credit-related data. A credit data record of an individual may be determined, based on received insurance-related data. The insurance-related data may be stored in the credit data database, the coverage data database, and/or the claim data database. In response to a request for a credit risk analysis, the credit-related data and insurance-related data can be retrieved and the credit risk analysis can be performed. Customers can obtain an improved and more accurate risk assessment of the individual based on the credit-related data and insurance-related data related to the individual. | 09-18-2014 |
20150193883 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGGREGATING AND ANALYZING ATTRIBUTES FOR HABITATIONAL INSURANCE POLICIES - Systems and methods are provided for depersonalizing and aggregating insurance-related attributes for individuals of a multi-unit complex into aggregated insurance-related data, based on received data, and analyzing the aggregated insurance-related data. Data for a multi-unit complex may be received from an insurance carrier or other entity. Insurance-related attributes for individuals of the multi-unit complex may be retrieved from an insurance data database, based on the received data. The insurance-related attributes may be depersonalized and aggregated to generate insurance-related data. The aggregated insurance-related data may be analyzed to generate analytic data, which can be transmitted to the insurance carrier or other entity. Insurance carriers can use the analytic data to obtain more accurate risk assessments for multi-unit complexes so that the insurance carriers can provide improved and more optimal pricing for habitational insurance policies. Financial institutions can use the analytic data to improve commercial lending underwriting. | 07-09-2015 |
Jennifer Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20090017916 | Cross-Virtual-World Resource Scheduling Framework - A cross-world framework for providing integrated scheduling and reservation of virtual resources. Users are allowed to access the scheduling application from a website or an in-world interface. According to one embodiment, the framework uses the iCal industry standard calendaring format, and includes user configurable cross-channel notifications. | 01-15-2009 |
20110167114 | AUTOMATICALLY SYNCHRONIZING NEW CONTACTS ACROSS MULTIPLE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES - A method and system for automatically synchronizing a connection to a new contact across a plurality of social networking websites. A repository stores a first user's profile that includes the first user's identifiers for multiple social networking websites (SNs) and the first user's master list of contacts. An alert is presented to the first user, where the alert indicates a request from a second user to establish a connection in a first SN between the first user and the second user. The first user approves the request to establish the connection in the first SN. If a search of the repository finds the second user's profile, then (1) connection(s) between the first user and second user are established in other social networking websites in which said first user participates and (2) the second user is added to the first user's master list of contacts. | 07-07-2011 |
Jessica R. Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20150128851 | HEATER/MIXER FOR MANUFACTURING A FLAVORED PRODUCT - An apparatus for heating a flavored coating and mixing the heated flavored coating with an edible substrate is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a frame adapted to support a kettle, the kettle for containing the flavored coating and the substrate to be mixed, a first heater box operative as a heat source, and a second heater box operative as a heat source. The first heater box is removably secured to the frame to permit removal of the first heater box and substitution therefore with the second heater box | 05-14-2015 |
Jim Martin, Grayslake, IL US
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20120078675 | Traffic Based Labor Allocation Method And System - A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all of these steps are displayed to a user. | 03-29-2012 |
Jordan Martin, Rockford, IL US
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20140251528 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A BUTT SPLICE ON A RUNNING WEB - Methods are provided for forming a butt splice to join a first web of material to a second web of material is provided. The first web of material is cut or trimmed to form a first edge. The second web of material is cut or trimmed to form a second edge, and the second edge is positioned with respect to and registered with the first edge to define a gap therebetween. A curable liquid adhesive, such as an ultraviolet (UV)-curable liquid adhesive, is dispensed or applied within the gap, and the liquid adhesive is cured to form the butt splice that joins or splices the first web of material to the second web of material. | 09-11-2014 |
Julianne Davies Martin, Dunlap, IL US
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20090038014 | System and method for tracking remediation of security vulnerabilities - A method of tracking remediation of security vulnerabilities includes a step of providing a global list of network devices within a computer network, wherein each network device of the global list is identified with dynamically assigned identifying information. The method also includes a step of scanning each network device of the global list for at least one security vulnerability. The method also includes a step of creating a vulnerability list of network devices having the at least one security vulnerability, wherein the vulnerability list is a subset of the global list and contains fewer network devices than the global list. Each network device of the vulnerability list is identified with identifying information. The method also includes steps of updating the dynamically assigned identifying information associated with the network devices of the vulnerability list and rescanning each network device of the updated vulnerability list to determine if the vulnerability has been remediated. | 02-05-2009 |
Kevin Martin, Mt. Zion, IL US
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20140121430 | RENEWABLE PARA-XYLENE FROM ACETIC ACID - A process is described for making renewable para-xylene, comprising converting acetic acid to isobutene in the presence of a catalyst then converting the acetic acid-derived isobutene to a product composition including para-xylene. The catalyst can be a Zn | 05-01-2014 |
20140128650 | RENEWABLE OLEFINS FROM A MIXTURE OF ACETIC ACID AND PROPIONIC ACID - A process is described for making a product mixture including isobutene, propylene, 1-butene, 2-butene 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene from a mixture of acetic acid and propionic and through reaction in the presence of a source of hydrogen and of a mixed oxide catalyst, for example, a Zn | 05-08-2014 |
20140371472 | METHOD OF MAKING ISOIDIDE - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of isoidide from isosorbide. An aqueous solution of isosorbide is subjected to epimerization in the presence of hydrogen under the influence of a catalyst comprising ruthenium on a support, preferably a carbon support. The process of the invention can be conducted using a relatively low hydrogen pressure, and leads to a desired distribution of epimers, favoring isoidide over isomannide and isosorbide. | 12-18-2014 |
20150210607 | USE OF BYPRODUCT ACETIC ACID FROM OXIDATIVE METHODS OF MAKING ACRYLIC ACID AND/OR METHACRYLIC ACID - Processes are described for improved utilization of the byproduct acetic acid universally produced in various oxidative processes for making acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, wherein at least a portion of the byproduct acetic acid is converted to isobutene and optionally to one or more further value-added products which may be prepared from isobutene. | 07-30-2015 |
20150210608 | RENEWABLE ISOBUTENE AND ISOPRENE FROM A MIXTURE OF ACETIC ACID AND PROPIONIC ACID - A process is described for making renewable isobutene and renewable isoprene, comprising converting a mixed acid feed including acetic acid and propionic acid to a product mixture including isobutene and at least one or both of 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene in the presence of a catalyst, separating isobutene from the product mixture and dehydrogenating either or both of the 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene in the remainder to provide isoprene. | 07-30-2015 |
20150217273 | STABLE MIXED OXIDE CATALYSTS FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF ETHANOL TO ISOBUTENE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING | 08-06-2015 |
20150218077 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING METHACRYLIC ACID - Processes are described for making methacrylic acid via methacrolein from a biobased isobutene, wherein the biobased isobutene is prepared from ethanol or from acetic acid in the presence of a Zn | 08-06-2015 |
20150239799 | PROCESS AND CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF ACETIC ACID TO ISOBUTENE - A process is disclosed for converting acetic acid to isobutene in the presence of a catalyst. In certain embodiments, a Zn | 08-27-2015 |
20150239800 | PROCESS AND CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF ACETIC ACID TO ISOBUTENE AND PROPYLENE - A process is disclosed for converting acetic acid to propylene and isobutene as the principal hydrocarbon products made, in the presence of a catalyst and in the further presence of hydrogen. In certain embodiments, a Zn | 08-27-2015 |
20150239803 | PROCESS FOR MAKING BIOBASED ISOPRENE - Processes are described for making biobased isoprene, wherein a biobased isobutene prepared from acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst is combined with a formaldehyde source to form a reaction mixture, and the reaction mixture is reacted to yield biobased isoprene. In certain embodiments, methyl-tert-butyl ether prepared by reacting the same biobased isobutene with methanol serves as a formaldehyde source, being oxidatively cracked to produce formaldehyde as well as isobutene for being converted to the biobased isoprene. | 08-27-2015 |
20150239812 | PROCESS FOR MAKING BIOBASED FUEL ADDITIVES - Wholly biobased MTBE and ETBE fuel additive materials are described, together with fuel compositions including such additives and processes for making the wholly biobased MTBE and ETBE using isobutene prepared from acetic acid in the presence of a Zn | 08-27-2015 |
20150290628 | HYDROGENOLYSIS CATALYSTS AND USES THEREOF - A hydrogenation catalyst comprising nickel, rhenium, and cadmium is disclosed. Process of using hydrogenation catalyst for producing propylene glycol from polyol feedstock are also disclosed. The present invention relates generally to catalysts and more particularly, to catalysts having an enhanced ability to produce propylene glycol from sugar alcohols while reducing the production of by-products. | 10-15-2015 |
Kevin Martin, Washburn, IL US
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20140079523 | JOINT INTERFACE FOR LAMINATE STRUCTURES - A laminate structure is provided. The laminate structure includes a plurality of laminate layers. The laminate structure also includes a joint interface. The joint interface includes a retention member at least partially disposed between any two of the plurality of laminate layers. Further, the retention member has an opening for receiving a pin retaining member. The retention member is configured to provide a surface for transitioning the pin retaining member to the laminate structure. | 03-20-2014 |
Kevin L. Martin, Washburn, IL US
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20080283220 | Machine having self-cleaning cooling system and method - A machine includes a heat exchanger for an engine having a heat exchanger core and a filtration system. The filtration system includes a flexible filter sheet coupled with at least one take-up roller and a filter cleaner adapted to clean the filter via compressed air. A method of operating a machine cooling system includes rotating a rotatable drive element coupled with a filter, and cleaning the filter by directing compressed air therethrough. | 11-20-2008 |
20100283244 | Energy Generation and Storage System - A power generation and storage apparatus and method is provided. The apparatus includes a power generation assembly and an energy storage assembly operably coupled to the power generation assembly. The energy storage assembly includes a buoyant device and is configured to store energy by lowering the buoyant device to a lower depth of water, and to release energy by allowing the buoyant device to rise to a higher depth of water. | 11-11-2010 |
20120312759 | System and Method for Pre-Cleaning Fuel - A fuel system having a fuel tank and a fuel filter is disclosed. The fuel filter is disposed within the fuel tank and connected to a fuel tank opening, the fuel filter including a filter basket, a perforated tube positioned within the filter basket and a filter cartridge connected to an access cover and extending partially within the perforated tube. | 12-13-2012 |
20130161031 | DOZING BLADE ASSEMBLY, CUTTER AND DOZING METHOD - A dozing blade assembly includes a dozing blade, and a cutter mounted to the dozing blade. The cutter includes a compound digging face extending between a proximal edge and a distal edge. The compound digging face has a steeply oriented center segment, and shallowly oriented outer segments, for balancing downward penetration with forward pushability during moving the dozing blade assembly through material of a substrate. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161037 | TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR, DOZING BLADE ASSEMBLY, AND DOZING BLADE WITH STEEP CENTER SEGMENT - A dozing blade assembly includes a dozing blade, and a cutter mounted to the dozing blade. The cutter includes a compound digging face extending between a proximal edge and a distal edge. The compound digging face has a steeply oriented center segment, and shallowly oriented outer segments, for balancing downward penetration with forward pushability during moving the dozing blade assembly through material of a substrate. Purpose-built mounting surfaces on the blade can be used to provide for the different orientations, using flat plates to form the cutter. | 06-27-2013 |
20140041886 | Cutter For Dozing Blade, Service Package, And Method - A cutter for a dozing blade includes a middle, first, and second section, each defining a plurality of bolting holes for receiving bolts to mount the cutter in a service configuration upon a dozing blade. The first and second sections each define a greater face angle between digging and mounting faces which is about 20° or less, and the middle section defines a lesser face angle between digging and mounting faces. The cutter may be provided in a service package for installation in place of a used cutter in a dozing blade. | 02-13-2014 |
20140062168 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner circumferential barrier, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the inner circumferential barrier, and a support structure extending between the inner and outer circumferential barriers. The support structure includes a plurality of first ribs extending between the inner and outer circumferential barriers. The first ribs have a cross-section substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the tire, with the cross-section having a first curvilinear shape, wherein the first curvilinear shape is a curve having either a single direction of curvature or a direction of curvature that changes once. The support structure also includes a plurality of second ribs extending between the inner and outer circumferential barriers. At least some of the first ribs intersect at least some of the second ribs such that intersecting first ribs and second ribs share common material at points of intersection. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062169 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner circumferential barrier configured to be coupled to a hub, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the inner circumferential barrier, and a support structure coupling the inner circumferential barrier to the outer circumferential barrier. The support structure at least partially defines a first axial side of the tire and a second axial side of the tire opposite the first axial side of the tire. The support structure includes a plurality of ribs extending between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier, wherein the plurality of ribs define a plurality of cavities extending between the first axial side of the tire and the second axial side of the tire. At least some of the cavities each define an axial cross-section that varies at points between the first axial side of the tire and the second axial side of the tire. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062170 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner circumferential barrier configured to be coupled to a hub, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the inner circumferential barrier, and a support structure extending between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier and coupling the inner circumferential barrier to the outer circumferential barrier. The support structure includes a plurality of ribs extending between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier. The support structure at least partially defines a first axial side of the tire and a second axial side of the tire opposite the first axial side of the tire. The first and second axial sides of the tire define an axial width of the support structure. The axial width of the support structure varies as the support structure extends between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062171 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner circumferential barrier configured to be coupled to a hub, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the inner circumferential barrier, and a support structure coupling the inner circumferential barrier to the outer circumferential barrier. The support structure at least partially defines a first axial side of the tire and a second axial side of the tire opposite the first axial side of the tire. The support structure includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs extending between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier. At least some of the plurality of first ribs extend from the first axial side of the tire toward the second axial side of the tire, such that the at least some first ribs terminate prior to reaching the second axial side of the tire. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062172 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner circumferential barrier configured to be coupled to a hub, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the inner circumferential barrier, and a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential barrier. The tire further includes a support structure coupling the inner circumferential barrier to the outer circumferential barrier. The support structure includes a plurality of ribs extending between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier, wherein the ribs have a cross-section substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of the tire, with the cross-section having a curvilinear shape. The tread portion defines first and second edges, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced first transverse grooves associated with the first edge, a plurality of circumferentially spaced second transverse grooves associated with the second edge, and a circumferential tread rib separating the first grooves and the second grooves from one another. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070439 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A method for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes placing a hub into a lower mold portion, and associating at least one temperature sensor with the lower mold portion. The method further includes placing an upper mold portion onto the lower mold portion and the hub, heating the mold assembly, heating a molding material, and transferring the heated molding material into the interior of the mold assembly. The method further includes heating the mold assembly and molding material until the at least one temperature sensor indicates that the molding material has reached a first temperature, and maintaining the temperature of the molding material at the first temperature for a first predetermined period of time. The method further includes reducing the temperature of the molding material to a second temperature after the first predetermined period of time, and separating the upper mold portion and molded tire from the lower mold portion. | 03-13-2014 |
20140070448 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A reservoir for catching a portion of overflow of molding material from a non-pneumatic tire mold during molding includes a tubular portion having a proximal end and a distal end, and a flange associated with the proximal end of the tubular portion. The flange is configured to be associated with a surface of the tire mold, such that the tubular portion extends substantially perpendicular to the surface of the tire mold. The reservoir further includes a reservoir portion configured to be removably mounted around the tubular portion. The reservoir portion includes a base having an aperture configured to receive the tubular portion, and a wall configured such that molding material flowing from the distal end of the tubular portion is received in the reservoir portion. | 03-13-2014 |
20140070460 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A system for separating a molded non-pneumatic tire from a tire mold is disclosed. The tire mold includes a lower mold portion and an upper mold portion configured to be associated with the lower mold portion, such that a hub associated with the non-pneumatic tire is confined between the lower and upper mold portions. The system includes a plurality of actuators associated with at least one of an inner diameter and an outer periphery of at least one of the lower mold portion and the upper mold portion, such that the plurality of actuators are spaced circumferentially about the tire mold. The system further includes a manifold providing flow communication with each of the plurality of actuators, and an operator interface associated with the manifold. The operator interface is configured to facilitate activation of all of the plurality of actuators simultaneously and independently from one another. | 03-13-2014 |
20140159280 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOLDING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes a lower mold portion including a lower backing plate, a plurality of lower projections extending from the lower backing plate, and a plurality of lower sleeves configured to at least partially cover the lower projections. The system further includes at least one lower retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the lower backing plate and retain the lower sleeves on the lower projections. The system also includes an upper mold portion configured to be associated with the lower mold portion. The system further includes an upper backing plate, a plurality of upper projections extending from the upper backing plate, and a plurality of upper sleeves configured to at least partially cover the upper projections. The system also includes at least one upper retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the upper backing plate and retain the upper sleeves on the upper projections. | 06-12-2014 |
20140186675 | COOLING JACKET FOR BATTERY PACK - A cooling jacket for a battery pack includes a first half and a second half. The first half and the second half are substantially identical and flip-ably connected to each other. A channel is provided in between the first half and the second half. Further, a coolant flows in the channel provided between the first half and the second half. | 07-03-2014 |
20140311643 | MOLDED TIRE HAVING DIFFERENT TREAD MATERIAL - A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion. | 10-23-2014 |
20150027606 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE AND SYSTEM FOR MOLDING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire may include a lower mold portion including a lower face plate configured to provide a lower relief corresponding to a first side of the tire. The system may further include an upper mold portion configured to be coupled to the lower mold portion. The upper mold portion may include an upper face plate configured to provide an upper relief corresponding to a second side of the tire. The system may also include a plurality of mold inserts configured to be positioned between the lower and upper face plates. The mold inserts may include a shell portion at least partially enclosing a void configured to provide a cavity in the tire, and the shell portion of the mold inserts is configured to remain embedded in the tire upon removal of the tire from the lower and upper mold portions. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034222 | TIRE AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion configured to be associated with a hub. The tire may further include a tread portion associated with an outer circumferential portion of the support structure. The tire may also include at least one sensor associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to generate signals indicative of at least one characteristic associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion. The tire may further include a receiver associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to receive signals from the at least one sensor. The tire may also include a transmitter associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to transmit the signals to a location remote from the tire. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034225 | REINFORCED NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE AND SYSTEM FOR MOLDING REINFORCED NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire may include an inner circumferential portion configured to be coupled to a hub, and an outer circumferential portion radially spaced from the inner circumferential portion. The tire may further include a support structure extending between the inner circumferential portion and the outer circumferential portion and coupling the inner circumferential portion to the outer circumferential portion. The support structure may at least partially define a first axial side of the tire and a second axial side of the tire opposite the first axial side of the tire. The support structure may have a plurality of cavities at least partially extending between the first axial side of the tire and the second axial side of the tire, and at least some of the cavities may be reinforced with a synthetic reinforcing material. | 02-05-2015 |
20150355056 | LASER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A laser measurement system for tires is provided. The laser measurement system includes a rim mounting bracket including an arm. The laser measurement system includes a mounting head slidably coupled to the arm. The laser measurement system includes a laser coupled to the mounting head and configured to be positioned over at least one side surface of a tire that does not contact a ground surface when the tire is in use. | 12-10-2015 |
20160046091 | CUTTER, CUTTER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SEVERING ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL FROM NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A cutter may be configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire. The cutter may include a mounting fixture configured to be operably coupled to an actuator, and a guide associated with the mounting fixture. The guide may include an elongated rod like member having a longitudinal axis. The cutter may further include a blade configured to sever the elastomeric material, wherein the blade is operably coupled to the guide and extends along the longitudinal axis of the guide. The blade may have a cutting edge remote from the mounting fixture. | 02-18-2016 |
20160046092 | CUTTER, CUTTER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SEVERING ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL FROM NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A cutter system configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire may include a cutter including a mounting fixture and a blade coupled to the mounting fixture. The cutter system may further include a driver assembly operably coupled to the mounting fixture of the cutter. The driver assembly may include a support member, and a cross-member operably coupled to the mounting fixture and the support member. The driver assembly may further include a first actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the mounting fixture of the cutter, wherein the first actuator is configured to rotate the mounting fixture of the cutter relative to the cross-member. The driver assembly may further include a second actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the support member, wherein the second actuator is configured to move the cross-member, such that the cutter reciprocates along a first axis relative to the support member. | 02-18-2016 |
Kevin Lee Martin, Washburn, IL US
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20080264094 | Cooling system with expansion driven fan - A cooling system for cooling a flow of fluid from a heat source includes a turbine configured to be fluidly connected to the heat source. The turbine is configured to receive the flow of fluid from the heat source. The cooling system also includes a fan configured to be driven by the turbine. The fan includes at least one channel for receiving the flow of fluid from the turbine. | 10-30-2008 |
20150210025 | SYSTEM FOR MOLDING NON-PNEUMATIC TIRES - A removable insert for a tire mold used to manufacture a non-pneumatic tire is disclosed. The removable insert includes a first end, a second end, a body, an inner cavity, and an insert retaining feature. The second end is distal to the first end. The body extends between the first end and the second end. The inner cavity extends within the body from the first end towards the second end. The inner cavity includes an inner cavity surface. The insert retaining feature is located at inner cavity surface proximal the first end. | 07-30-2015 |
Kimberly Ann Martin, Maryville, IL US
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20130018781 | MERCHANT DATA CLEANSING IN CLEARING RECORD - A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content. | 01-17-2013 |
20130060696 | INSTANTANEOUS MERCHANT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A solution to disambiguate ambiguous merchant data in connection with processing a cashless transaction request in a real-time manner. Provided according to the present disclosure are a system and method including a binary-searchable non-transitory computer-readable medium is configure to store a first set of unambiguous merchant identification data having plural data entries therein, each entry corresponding to a merchant. A binary search of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is carried out using search keys based upon the ambiguous merchant identification data to determine whether one or more entries of the first set satisfies at least one of a hierarchical second set of partial match criteria for comparing the ambiguous merchant identification data with the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data. An entry of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is assigned to correspond with the ambiguous merchant identification data where at least a predetermined number of the second set of partial match criteria are met. | 03-07-2013 |
20130262313 | INSTANTANEOUS MERCHANT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A solution to resolve ambiguous merchant data in connection with processing a cashless transaction request in a real-time manner. Provided according to the present disclosure are a system and method including a binary-searchable non-transitory computer-readable medium is configure to store a first set of unambiguous merchant identification data having plural data entries therein, each entry corresponding to a merchant. A binary search of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is carried out using search keys based upon the ambiguous merchant identification data to determine whether one or more entries of the first set satisfies at least one of a second set of partial match criteria for comparing the ambiguous merchant identification data with the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data. An entry of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is assigned to correspond with the ambiguous merchant identification data where at least a predetermined number of the second set of partial match criteria are met. | 10-03-2013 |
20140114848 | MERCHANT DATA CLEANSING IN CLEARING RECORD - A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content. | 04-24-2014 |
Kingsley Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20100003658 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED EXAMINATIONS - The method and system include presenting a user with a plurality of questions, timing the user's response time for the plurality of questions, identifying an optimal answer time where the user is able to answer a maximum percentage of questions correctly, and informing the user of the optimal answer time. An embodiment of the method may also include providing the user with a suggested change in an actual time taken to answer a question. Certain embodiments may also include weighting the chance of receiving a question in a particular topic based on the user's past performance in answering questions in that topic. | 01-07-2010 |
Lane Martin, Champaign, IL US
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20110308580 | Ferroic materials having domain walls and related devices - Ferroic materials and methods for diverse applications including nanoscale memory, logic and photovoltaic devices are described. In one aspect, ferroic thin films including insulating domains separated by conducting domain walls are provided, with both the insulating domains and conducting domain walls intrinsic to the ferroic thin films. The walls are on the order of about 2 nm wide, providing virtually two dimensional conducting sheets through the insulating material. Also provided are methods of writing, reading, erasing and manipulating conducting domain walls. According to various embodiments, logic and memory devices having conducting domain walls as nanoscale features are provided. In another aspect, ferroic thin films having photovoltaic activity are provided. According to various embodiments, photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices are provided. | 12-22-2011 |
Lane W. Martin, Champaign, IL US
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20110133601 | Thin Film Bismuth Iron Oxides Useful for Piezoelectric Devices - The present invention provides for a composition comprising a thin film of BiFeO | 06-09-2011 |
20140060643 | Light Absorbing Oxide Materials for Photovoltaic and Photocatalytic Applications and Devices - Provided are materials, methods and devices for absorption of visible or solar terrestrial electromagnetic radiation. The disclosed materials, methods and devices employ a multi-component oxide material comprising a solar terrestrial light absorbing metallic oxide and a catalytic oxide to achieve conversion of absorbed visible or solar terrestrial electromagnetic radiation into useful work, such as for photocatalytic or photovoltaic applications. | 03-06-2014 |
20140203707 | ELECTRON EMISSION DEVICE - Provided herein are electron emission devices and device components for optical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, including cantilever-based MEMS and NEMS instrumentation. Devices of certain aspects of the invention integrate a dielectric, pyroelectric, piezoelectric or ferroelectric film on the receiving surface of a substrate having an integrated actuator, such as a temperature controller or mechanical actuator, optionally in the form of a cantilever device having an integrated heater-thermometer. Also provided are methods of making and using electron emission devices for a range of applications including sensing and imaging technology. | 07-24-2014 |
Lynn A. Martin, Lindenhurst, IL US
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20090104634 | ONE-STEP IMMUNOASSAYS EXHIBITING INCREASED SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY - The present disclosure relates to immunoassays for detecting or quantifying at least one analyte of interest in a test sample which exhibits improved sensitivity and specificity compared to the immunoassay formats known in the art. | 04-23-2009 |
20090280474 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A VIRUS - This invention is related a method for increasing the sensitivity of detecting a viral target in a sample. The sensitivity may be increased by disrupting a complex comprising the target or by measuring the level of the target from a larger volume of the sample. | 11-12-2009 |
Manuel A. Martin, Palatine, IL US
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20100325966 | System and Device for Maintaining a Door in an Open Position and/or Preventing a Door from Locking - A device for preventing a door with an automatic locking mechanism from locking and for propping a door in an open position is provided. The device includes a bar with a first surface and an opposing second surface. One or more magnets are connected to the first surface by glue. A foam layer is also connected to the first surface. | 12-30-2010 |
Michael Shawn Martin, Aurora, IL US
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20130304896 | TRIGGER-BASED DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system for collecting and communicating data associated with at least one of a plurality of machines includes a sensor. The sensor is configured to monitor an operational condition of the at least one associated machine and provide signals indicative of the operational condition. The system includes at least one local data system, including a processor, associated with the machine and configured to receive signals from the sensor, detect an event affecting the at least one machine based on the signals received from the sensor, and communicate data relevant to the detected event to a location remote from the at least one machine. A central data system including a processor and configured to receive the data relevant to the detected event and communicate with other machines of the plurality of much such that the other machines communicate data relevant to the detected event to the central data system is included. | 11-14-2013 |
20140359068 | TRIGGER-BASED DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system for collecting and communicating data associated with at least one of a plurality of machines includes a sensor. The sensor is configured to monitor an operational condition of the at least one associated machine and provide signals indicative of the operational condition. The system includes at least one local data system, including a processor, associated with the machine and configured to receive signals from the sensor, detect an event affecting the at least one machine based on the signals received from the sensor, and communicate data relevant to the detected event to a location remote from the at least one machine. A central data system including a processor and configured to receive the data relevant to the detected event and communicate with other machines of the plurality of much such that the other machines communicate data relevant to the detected event to the central data system is included. | 12-04-2014 |
Neil A. Martin, Naperville, IL US
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20090291592 | CONNECTOR WITH INSERT FOR REDUCED CROSSTALK - A differential pair connector has a housing floor, an array of differential pairs passing through the housing floor, and a conductive grid integrated into the housing floor for reducing crosstalk between the differential pairs. The conductive grid can have various structures, such as conductive inserts, plated regions and/or a conductive housing floor surrounding non-conductive inserts protecting the differential pins. Although any suitable means can be used to fasten the conductive grid into the housing floor, the grid is preferably press fitted into the top of the housing floor. | 11-26-2009 |
20100330840 | CONNECTOR WITH INSERT FOR REDUCED CROSSTALK - A differential pair connector has a housing floor, an array of differential pairs passing through the housing floor, and a conductive grid integrated into the housing floor for reducing crosstalk between the differential pairs. The conductive grid can have various structures, such as conductive inserts, plated regions and/or a conductive housing floor surrounding non-conductive inserts protecting the differential pins. Although any suitable means can be used to fasten the conductive grid into the housing floor, the grid is preferably press fitted into the top of the housing floor. | 12-30-2010 |
Neil Stephen Barry Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20120084374 | Electronic Messaging Systems - A computer system for facilitating communications between users that, in various embodiments, is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a particular geographical location, wherein the second user has indicated that the message should be associated with the particular geographical location; (D) determining whether the particular geographical location is located within the user watch area; and (E) at least partially in response to determining that the particular geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message. | 04-05-2012 |
20140207889 | Electronic Messaging Systems - A computer system for facilitating communications between users that, in various embodiments, is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a particular geographical location, wherein the second user has indicated that the message should be associated with the particular geographical location; (D) determining whether the particular geographical location is located within the user watch area; and (E) at least partially in response to determining that the particular geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message. | 07-24-2014 |
Nellie Martin, Deerfield, IL US
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20080289005 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITALLY AUTHENTICATING FACILITY MANAGEMENT REPORTS - A method for generating and digitally authorizing a report indicating the performance conditions of a facility are provided. The method is intended for use in allowing facility managers to document the performance of their facilities. The present invention allows a user to generate a PDF report indicating the status of facility that can be digitally authenticated by the user. Any attempted modifications of a digitally authenticated report are documented so that the accuracy of the report can be verified. | 11-20-2008 |
Rey William Martin, Evanston, IL US
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20160060301 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED IN VITRO PROTEIN SYNTHESIS WITH PROTEINS CONTAINING NON STANDARD AMINO ACIDS - The invention relates to genomically recoded organisms, platforms for preparing sequence defined biopolymers in vitro comprising a cellular extract from a genomically recorded organism, and methods for preparing sequence defined biopolymers in vitro are described. In particular, the invention relates to genomically recoded organisms comprising a strain deficient in release factor 1 (RF-1) or a genetic homolog thereof and at least one of at least one additional genetic knock-out mutation, at least one additional upregulated gene product, or both at least one additional knock-out mutation and at least one additional upregulated gene product. | 03-03-2016 |
Robert Wallace Martin, Parkview, IL US
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20080282951 | SEED HOPPER AND ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR VARYING MATERIAL DELIVERY TO ROW UNITS - Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatively, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing. | 11-20-2008 |
20100101469 | SEED HOPPER AND ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR VARYING MATERIAL DELIVERY TO ROW UNITS - Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatviely, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing. | 04-29-2010 |
Ronald Bruce Martin, Carol Stream, IL US
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20090163197 | Method of reporting poor RF coverage in a wireless network - The present invention provides a method for storing data relating to network conditions in a mobile unit. A mobile station receives a signal from a base station. The mobile station stores data associated with the signal in memory within the mobile unit. When the mobile unit determines that the signal has been dropped, the mobile unit freezes the memory until it can transmit the data to a network outage data center. This helps the system diagnose and correct transient service outages. | 06-25-2009 |
Roy Martin, Downers Grove, IL US
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20150041136 | Method for the in-situ generation chlorine dioxide - The invention relates to the in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide for the treatment of hydrocarbon processing systems. The composition comprises a source of chlorite, a source of persulfate and water. Under the specified conditions of temperature and/or halide catalyst, chlorine dioxide is generated at an increased rate, thereby effectively treating down-hole hydrocarbon recovery systems. | 02-12-2015 |
20150065403 | Chlorine dioxide generator for the efficient generation of chlorine dioxide in dilute solutions - Disclosed is a process for the safe and efficient generation of chlorine dioxide while achieving a variable chlorine dioxide mass flow rate, with a turn-down to turn-up ratio of at least 1 to 200. The process allows for a single chlorine dioxide generating system to safely provide variable mass flow rate of chlorine dioxide to applications that have wide ranging chlorine dioxide demand, like those experienced in oil and gas applications. | 03-05-2015 |
20150197433 | Compositions and methods for treating toilets - The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating a toilet to reduce or eliminate offensive odors such as ammonia resulting from the enzymatic decomposition of urea. Use of the compositions and methods substantial reduce or eliminate offensive odors for an extended period of time even when temperatures of the treated water is greater than or equal to 80° F. | 07-16-2015 |
20150216874 | ANTIBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Disclosed is a novel family of antibiotic that provides bacteria specific targeting, activation and the ability to prevent bacteria mutations that result in bacteria resistance. The compositions and methods of the invention provide for an antibiotic that is effective against Methicillin-resistant | 08-06-2015 |
Roy William Martin, Downers Grove, IL US
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20090136597 | Cyclic process for the efficient generation of chlorine dioxide in dilute solutions - An efficient cyclic process and related compositions for the in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide from dilute solutions of chlorite anions at near neutral pH. The cyclic process provides a means of safe and effective use of chlorine dioxide with reduced concern of chlorite accumulation in the aqueous system. The disclosed chemistry used to support the cyclic process can be applied independently or in various combinations that are effectively inert. This dramatically reduces safety concerns since the chlorine dioxide is produced in-situ to the application and in dilute concentrations. Also, the process allows for regeneration of inert anions such as bromide and chlorite thereby reducing operating cost. | 05-28-2009 |
20090208547 | Oxidizing composition including a gel layer - A composition that generates and releases a biocidal solution comprising at least chlorine dioxide and hypobromous acid is presented. The composition comprises reactants capable of in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide and hypobromous acid, and a gelling agent that slows the rate of dissolution of the reactants, thereby increasing yield and providing a sustained release of biocidal solution. The chemical reaction is triggered when the reactants are contacted by a main solvent (e.g., water). Upon being exposed to the main solvent, the gelling agent forms a gelatinous structure that creates a chamber within the composition enclosing some of the reactants such that the in-situ generation takes place in the chamber. The gelatinous structure contributes to the high yield of the target product (e.g., chlorine dioxide) and its controlled release. | 08-20-2009 |
20100010259 | Process for producing anhydrous peroxydisulfuric, acid using sulfur trioxide recovered from a waste comprising sulfuric acid - A process for producing peroxydisulfuric acid from a waste comprising substantially sulfuric acid, whereby the sulfuric acid is separated into sulfur trioxide and substantially water which is removed as a waste. The recovered sulfur trioxide is reacted with hydrogen peroxide to produce peroxydisulfuric acid which is fed to a methane-sulfonation process resulting in formation of sulfuric acid radicals. The sulfuric acid radicals react with methane producing methane radicals resulting in formation of sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid from the methane-sulfonation process is recovered, reprocessed, and the process is repeated. | 01-14-2010 |
20100189630 | Cyclic process for the efficient generation of chlorine dioxide in dilute solutions - An efficient cyclic process and related compositions for the in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide from dilute solutions of chlorite anions at near neutral pH. The cyclic process provides a means of safe and effective use of chlorine dioxide with reduced concern of chlorite accumulation in the aqueous system. The disclosed chemistry used to support the cyclic process can be applied independently or in various combinations that are effectively inert. This dramatically reduces safety concerns since the chlorine dioxide is produced in-situ to the application and in dilute concentrations. Also, the process allows for regeneration of inert anions such as bromide and chlorite thereby reducing operating cost. | 07-29-2010 |
Scott A. Martin, Swansea, IL US
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20080203642 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A WORKPIECE IN A WORKING ORIENTATION - An apparatus for positioning a workpiece in a working orientation with respect to a portable operating device when the apparatus is in an assembled orientation, the operating device cooperating with the apparatus to apply at least one operating element to the workpiece at least one predetermined work site when the workpiece is in the working orientation, includes: (a) a base unit configured for effecting a first cooperative fitting with the operating device in a first orientation; (b) a receiving unit configured for effecting a second cooperative fitting with the workpiece in a second orientation; and (c) an orienting structure configured for effecting a third cooperative fitting the receiving unit with the base unit to situate the apparatus in the assembled orientation. | 08-28-2008 |
20090261231 | POWER ASSIST LEVER ARM ATTACHMENT - A power assist lever arm attachment includes a drill, an L-shaped drilling head carried by the drill, an arm actuation cylinder carried by the drill, an arm piston extendable from the arm actuation cylinder, a lever arm pivotally carried by the arm piston and the drilling head and a bracket-engaging arm extending from the lever arm. | 10-22-2009 |
Scott Anthony Martin, Swansea, IL US
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20090257836 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SPINDLE WITH SERVO FEED CONTROL - A method and apparatus for a power feed drill. The power feed drill comprises a servo motor, a roller screw, a ball spline shaft, an air motor, and a collet chuck. The roller screw is rotatably mounted to the servo motor. The ball spline shaft has a first end connected to the roller screw, wherein rotation of the roller screw in a first direction moves the ball spline shaft in the first direction and wherein rotation of the roller screw in a second direction moves the ball spline shaft in an opposite direction to the first direction along an axis. The air motor is capable of transmitting rotation motion to the ball spline shaft to rotate around the axis. The collet chuck is fixably attached to a second end of the ball spline shaft, wherein the collet chuck is adapted to receive a tool. | 10-15-2009 |
S. Gregory Martin, Carpentersville, IL US
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20100258990 | CARTRIDGE AND ROD END ISOLATOR - An elastomer-containing rod end isolator. The isolator includes a handle for connection to a load and inner and outer members. The outer member is a pocket and the inner member is spherical or nearly so. The pocket and the inner member are concentric and the inner member has two continuous exterior legs extending in a circular path. An elastomer fills most of the space between members. | 10-14-2010 |
Ted A. Martin, Byron, IL US
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20110148233 | GENERATOR PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT - A generator includes a drive gear mounted to a main rotor shaft though a drive gear bearing and an input jaw plate keyed to the drive gear for rotation therewith, the input jaw plate defines input jaws which selectively mesh with the disconnect jaws, the disconnect shaft axially movable in response to a disconnect system which axially separates input jaws and the disconnect jaws to permit relative rotation between a main rotor shaft and the drive gear through the drive gear bearing. | 06-23-2011 |
20140144743 | DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A disconnect assembly is provided and includes a rotatably drivable input shaft including a first clutch portion, a rotating element including a second clutch portion, which is movable between a first position, at which the first and second clutch portions drivably register with each other, and a second position, at which the first and second clutch portions are displaced from each other and a disconnect bearing. The disconnect bearing is disposed at an inner diameter of the first clutch portion and configured to radially and axially secure the input shaft relative to the rotating element with the second clutch portion disposed in the first or second position. | 05-29-2014 |
20140191600 | ROTOR GEAR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A GENERATOR AND METHOD - A rotor gear mounting assembly for a generator includes a rotor shaft comprising a first end and a second end. Also included is a magnetic member arrangement operatively coupled to the rotor shaft proximate at least one of the first end and the second end. Further included is a hub portion of the magnetic member arrangement. Yet further included is a rotor gear operatively coupled to the hub portion. | 07-10-2014 |
20140230439 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT GENERATOR - A generator includes a main cavity and a shaft located in the main cavity. The shaft is configured to be connected to an auxiliary power unit (APU) and rotated by the APU. The generator is configured to generate power based on the rotation of the shaft. A fluid system is configured to receive a fluid from the APU, flow the fluid through the main cavity and return the fluid to the APU through a fluid scavenge channel. A filter is configured to filter the fluid from the main cavity to the fluid scavenge channel and a sensor is configured to detect a characteristic of the fluid at the filter. | 08-21-2014 |
20150233460 | ELECTRIC GENERATOR OIL PUMP DRIVEN GEAR - A driven gear includes a radially outwardly extending flange. The radially outwardly extending flange extends along an axial distance defined along a center axis of the flange. The flange merges into a generally conical portion which, in turn, extends radially inwardly to a hub. The hub extends to a remote end. A first distance defined between the remote end of the hub and an end of the flange faces the remote end. A second distance is defined between ends of the flange, with gear teeth formed at an outer periphery. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 2.54 and 2.82. An oil pump, a rotating portion for an electrical generator, and a generator are also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150236565 | ELECTRIC GENERATOR OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR - A drive gear has a gear hub with a ledge. A plurality of gear teeth are formed at an outer periphery of the ledge, and centered about a central axis. A mount structure extends axially away from the ledge. A first distance is defined between axial ends of the gear teeth. A second distance is defined between ends of the gear hub. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.52 and 0.54. An oil pump, a rotating portion for an electrical generator, and a generator are also disclosed. An oil pump, a rotating portion for an electrical generator, and a generator are also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
Terence Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20130086701 | CONTROL OF GROWTH AND REPAIR OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL TISSUES BY GASTROKINES AND INHIBITORS - A novel group of gastrokines called Gastric Antrum Mucosal Protein is characterized. A member of the group is designated AMP-18. AMP-18 genomic DNA, cDNA and the AMP-18 protein are sequenced for human, mouse and pig. The AMP-18 protein and active peptides derived from it are cellular growth factors. Surprisingly, peptides capable of inhibiting the effects of the complete protein, are also derived from the AMP-18 protein. Cytoprotection and control of mammalian gastro-intestinal tissue growth and repair (restitution) is facilitated by the use of the proteins, making the proteins candidates for therapies in inflammatory bowel disease and gastric ulcers. | 04-04-2013 |
Terence E. Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20100113356 | CONTROL OF GROWTH AND REPAIR OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL TISSUES BY GASTROKINES AND INHIBITORS - A novel group of gastrokines called Gastric Antrum Mucosal Protein is characterized. A member of the group is designated AMP-18. AMP-18 genomic DNA, cDNA and the AMP-18 protein are sequenced for human, mouse and pig. The AMP-18 protein and active peptides derived from it are cellular growth factors. Surprisingly, peptides capable of inhibiting the effects of the complete protein, are also derived from the AMP-18 protein. Cytoprotection and control of mammalian gastro-intestinal tissue growth and repair (restitution) is facilitated by the use of the proteins, making the proteins candidates for therapies in inflammatory bowel disease, mucositis, and gastric ulcers. | 05-06-2010 |
20110245168 | CONTROL OF GROWTH AND REPAIR OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL TISSUES BY GASTROKINES AND INHIBITORS - A novel group of gastrokines called Gastric Antrum Mucosal Protein is characterized. A member of the group is designated AMP-18. AMP-18 genomic DNA, cDNA and the AMP-18 protein are sequenced for human, mouse and pig. The AMP-18 protein and active peptides derived from it are cellular growth factors. Surprisingly, peptides capable of inhibiting the effects of the complete protein, are also derived from the AMP-18 protein. Cytoprotection and control of mammalian gastro-intestinal tissue growth and repair (restitution) is facilitated by the use of the proteins, making the proteins candidates for therapies in inflammatory bowel disease, mucositis, and gastric ulcers. | 10-06-2011 |
Travis Martin, Chicago, IL US
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20080295400 | Method and Apparatus For Aeroponic Farming - A system and method of aeroponic farming includes depositing seeds in a flat containing micro-fleece cloth and placing the flat within a growth chamber. The upper side of the flat is subjected to light of the proper frequencies to promote growth in plants. A nutrient solution is sprayed onto the micro-fleece cloth and the developing root mass of the plants, while controlling temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide within the growth chamber. The plants are harvested resulting from the seeds at a desired stage of growth. The growth chambers can be stacked on each other and/or located side by side to save space within a facility, and to permit sharing the subsystems which control the nutrient solution, temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide for the growth chambers. | 12-04-2008 |
Trent Martin, Elgin, IL US
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20130160116 | DATA SECURITY SEEDING SYSTEM - In one aspect of the invention there is provided a system for tracking seed data that has been inserted into a secured private information database listing. The system includes a network, computer, and database. Incoming communications to the network are monitored and are matched to a phone number, credit card number, address, email, or fax number that corresponds to the seed data. Depending on the incoming communication software is configured to track and store third party identification information. The information is sent to a user to determine if the incoming phone call was conducted by breaching the secured private information database listing. | 06-20-2013 |
Wayne Martin, Roscoe, IL US
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20120129434 | TOOL GRINDING MACHINE - A multi-axis computer controlled machine tool for relief grinding of single and multiple start threaded hobs ( | 05-24-2012 |
20130337726 | GRINDING MACHINE WITH MULTI-SPINDLE GRINDING HEAD - A tool head for a machine tool comprising a plurality of tool spindles with each tool spindle being rotatable about a respective tool axis. The plurality of tool spindles comprises at least a first tool spindle rotatable about a first tool axis, a second tool spindle rotatable about a second tool axis and a third tool spindle being rotatable about a third tool axis with the first, second and third tool axes being parallel to one another. The first, second and third tool spindles are arranged on the tool head whereby one of the first, second and third tool spindles faces a first direction and the other two of the first, second and third tool spindles face a second direction with the first and second directions being 180 degrees apart. The tool spindles are preferably grinding spindles on a machine for grinding bevel gear cutting tools. | 12-19-2013 |