Emerson, US
Aaron J. Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20130269101 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PATIENTS - A system for transferring an object from a first surface to a second surface that includes a housing dimensioned to span a distance between the first surface and the second surface, a first elongated roller positioned along a first edge of the housing, and a second elongated roller positioned along a second edge of the housing. A continuous belt is positioned in conveying relation with respect to the first roller and the second roller. A portion of the continuous belt conveys an object while another portion of the continuous belt passes through the housing. The continuous belt does not touch the first or second surface. A support structure having at least one portion positioned within the continuous belt is connected to a first end and a second end of the housing. | 10-17-2013 |
20140123384 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND TRANSFER SHEETS FOR TRANSFERRING PATIENTS - A transfer sheet comprises a substantially impervious structural base layer, an absorbent layer disposed on the base layer, and a permeable layer disposed on the absorbent layer, with the absorbent layer between the base and permeable layers. An adhesive area can be provided on the bottom of the base layer, opposite the absorbent and permeable layers, with a removable tab extending over the adhesive. The adhesive can be configured for attaching the base layer to the continuous belt of a patient transfer device, where the continuous belt is disposed about a bridge spaced between two sides of a housing, for use in conveying a patient or other body from one surface to another. | 05-08-2014 |
20140283297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING PATIENTS - An apparatus for transferring a patient or other body comprises a housing, a support bridge at least partially disposed within the housing, and a continuous belt disposed about the support bridge. The housing is formed with first and second sides coupled to first and second ends, and dimensioned to span between first and second surfaces. The support bridge is coupled to the housing, spaced from and supported between the first and second sides to define a channel through the housing. The continuous belt extends through the channel to transfer a body from the first surface at the first side of the housing to the second surface at the second side, with the body supported on the bridge in conveying relationship upon the continuous belt. | 09-25-2014 |
20140325753 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PATIENTS - A system for transferring an object from a first surface to a second surface that includes a housing dimensioned to span a distance between the first surface and the second surface, a first elongated roller positioned along a first edge of the housing, and a second elongated roller positioned along a second edge of the housing. A continuous belt is positioned in conveying relation with respect to the first roller and the second roller. A portion of the continuous belt conveys an object while another portion of the continuous belt passes through the housing. The continuous belt does not touch the first or second surface. A support structure having at least one portion positioned within the continuous belt is connected to a first end and a second end of the housing. | 11-06-2014 |
Adam C. Emerson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120330892 | CLIENT-BASED DATA REPLICATION - A client computing device having a processor and a memory receives, in response to a request, a replication layout from a replication controller. The client device initiates a data replication request at each of a plurality of data servers according to the replication layout. The client device receives, from each of the data servers, integrity information representing a state of a replication dataset at each of the servers. The client device transmits the integrity information to the replication controller. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331249 | DYNAMIC DATA PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED STORAGE - A command is received to alter data storage in a cluster, along with parameters for executing the command. Information is obtained relating to one or more volumes in the cluster and information relating to devices in the cluster. A formal description of a placement function is generated that maps one or more object identifiers to a storage device set. Placement function code is generated by compiling the formal description of the placement function to computer-executable code. | 12-27-2012 |
Adam W. Emerson, Belleville, MI US
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20110160429 | Stable Ethylsilicate Polymers - An stable ethylsilicate polymer having a dynamic viscosity of 10 centipoises (cps) to 1,000 cps at 25° C. and 50 wt % to 60 wt % silica (SiO | 06-30-2011 |
20110184142 | MQ Resins From Stable Ethylsilicate Polymer Polymers - An MQ resin including at least 30% SiO | 07-28-2011 |
20120259061 | Polyurethane Dispersions and Methods of Making and Using Same - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) polymers, digested oligomeric derivatives of PET (“dPET”), functionalized oligomeric derivatives of dPET (“dfPET”), and polyurethane dispersions (“PUD”) made from or incorporating dfPET therein. | 10-11-2012 |
20130144004 | Clear Coatings Acrylic Coatings - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to liquid-based coatings for writable-erasable surfaces, products that include such coatings, and methods for making and using the same. | 06-06-2013 |
20140114017 | CLEAR COATINGS ACRYLIC COATINGS - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to liquid-based coatings for writable-erasable surfaces, products that include such coatings, and methods for making and using the same. | 04-24-2014 |
20150018455 | LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPONENT DRY ERASE SILOXANE-BASED COATINGS - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions with at least one dry-erase characteristic and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided paint composition comprising a resin part comprising an epoxy, a polysiloxane and an organooxysilane; and a cure part comprising one or more amino-silanes; the resin part and the cure part being designed and selected such that, when combined together, they cure to form a surface coating that demonstrates at least one thy-erase characteristic. | 01-15-2015 |
20150184021 | CLEAR SILOXANE-BASED WRITE-ERASE COATING WITH LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC CHARACTER - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions with at least one dry-erase characteristic and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided paint composition comprising a resin part comprising an epoxy, a polysiloxane and an organooxysilane; and a cure part comprising one or more amino-silanes; the resin part and the cure part being designed and selected such that, when combined together, they cure to form a clear surface coating that demonstrates at least one dry-erase characteristic, wherein the composition is substantially free of any opacifying agent or pigment. | 07-02-2015 |
Adam W. Emerson, Weston, MI US
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20090306326 | STABLE ETHYLPOLYSILICATES WITH GREATER THAN FIFTY PERCENT AVAILABLE SiO2 AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A stable MQ resin solution with over 50% SiO | 12-10-2009 |
Adam W. Emerson, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150315325 | REACTION PRODUCTS CONTAINING HYDROXYALKYLTEREPHTHALATES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to oligomeric reaction products formed by the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate polymers and methods thereof. More specifically, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to oligomeric reaction products formed by the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate polymer obtained from, for example but not by way of limitation, waste products, such as beverage containers made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The oligomeric reaction products can, in one embodiment, be used as a starting material for polyurethanes. The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to processes for producing oligomeric reaction products from the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a process of producing oligomeric reaction products of polyethylene terephthalate capable of controlling the removal of byproducts during the reaction. The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to ultraviolet curable urethane acrylate and polyethylene terephthalate compositions and methods of making and uses thereof. | 11-05-2015 |
Adam William Emerson, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150344622 | POLYESTER POLYOLS FROM THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS AND DIMER FATTY ACIDS - Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols. | 12-03-2015 |
Adrian Todd Emerson, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20130087609 | Medical Device Tracking System and Method - Methods and systems for accurately tracking medical devices using a two-dimensional (2D) matrix code are disclosed. Scan data, location data, and status data may be received by a processor. The scan data may comprise identification information corresponding to a medical device; the location data may comprise location information corresponding to the medical device; and the status data may comprise status information corresponding to the medical device. Once the scan data, location data, and status data has been received, the scan data, the location data and the status data may be stored. Next, at least one medical-device characteristic may be determined, based on at least the scan data and the status data, and once the medical-device characteristic is determined, the medical-device characteristic may be displayed on a graphical display. | 04-11-2013 |
Alan Emerson, Mill Creek, WA US
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20150353313 | SYSTEMS FOR UNWINDING A ROLL OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL INTERLEAVED WITH A POROUS MATERIAL, AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus (un-interleaver) for unwinding a roll of material interleaved with another material, and for separating the materials, includes a first platform, a second platform, a tension-sensor, an edge-sensor, and a controller. The controller monitors signals generated by the tension-sensor and the edge-sensor, and in response to the signals: a) causes the speed at which the second platform rotates to change to maintain a predetermined tension in the second material as the second material travels from the first platform toward the second platform, and b) causes the second platform to move relative to the first platform to align the edge of the second material traveling toward the roll of second material with the edge of the second material in the roll. | 12-10-2015 |
Alan R. Emerson, Columbus, OH US
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20090260024 | Process Information Management System - An information management system is provided. The information management system includes a common process portal, which may, in one example architecture, be provided as a web-based application. The portal includes a variety of modules to enable housing of information such as process documentation. The portal also provides for the seamless and automatic referencing of the information and exporting of information to one or more additional applications using the information. One or more reference identifiers may be used to automatically link a data element to one or more pre-determined, selectable modules of the common process portal. | 10-15-2009 |
Alma R. Emerson, Palmetto Bay, FL US
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20140188389 | AMI VISUAL ROUTING - The present invention includes a method for sequencing a meter route. The method may include a step for adding routes or premises to a map. This step may be implemented as a user initiated action with the operator creating a new route based on preexisting routes as a starting point. The premises or existing routes may correspond to a particular zip code. In one embodiment, every premise may be tied to a route. | 07-03-2014 |
Andrew Emerson, Meridan, MS US
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20120155105 | DECORATIVE LED TAIL LIGHT ARRANGEMENT - A decorative LED tail light arrangement comprising a decorative tail light attached to a tail light panel of a vehicle, where the decorative tail light is arrange at one end of the tail light panel and an second decorative tail light is attached at an opposing end, a plurality of LED turning lights attached to the decorative tail light, where the plurality of LED turning lights are arranged in a mirrored double-C pattern; and a plurality of LED brake lights attached to the decorative tail light, wherein the plurality of LED brake lights are arranged to surround the plurality of LED turning lights. | 06-21-2012 |
Beverly Emerson, Ferndale, WA US
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20090208608 | FLAVORED SOFTGEL CAPSULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a softgel capsule, and methods of producing a softgel capsule, comprising a gelatin shell and a fill. Prior to encapsulation, a flavored composition is applied to the gelatin sheets used to encapsulate the fill. | 08-20-2009 |
Chris Emerson, O'Fallon, MO US
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20110112891 | Systems and methods for providing business rankings - The invention provides one or more databases that store information relating to professional service, such as legal services, accounting services, or the like. In one embodiment, the invention contemplates one or more databases containing accounting information, and one or more databases containing human resource and staffing information. The databases used herein, may be populated with data derived from one or more accounting systems, docketing systems, timekeeper systems, and the like. A software program may be used to access information from the one or more databases to generate statistics and other metrics about a lawyer's performance. In another embodiment, databases and software may be used to generate performance metrics regarding a baseball player's performance, or another individual performance. | 05-12-2011 |
Christopher D. Emerson, St. Paul, MN US
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20150322221 | PATTERNED FILMS AND METHODS - A method for patterning a film, the film comprising conductive nanostructures dispersed in a matrix, the matrix comprising at least one first leachable compound, the method comprising leaching at least some of the at least one first leachable compound from the matrix to form at least one patterned region of the matrix, the at least one patterned region comprising at least some of the conductive nanostructures, where the film prior to leaching exhibits a first surface resistivity, a first total light transmittance, and a first percent haze, and the at least one patterned region exhibits a second surface resistivity that is less than the first surface resistivity. | 11-12-2015 |
Dale Dwayne Emerson, Glendale, AZ US
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20080287000 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, MATING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES, ELECTRICAL TERMINALS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An electrical connector according to one embodiment of the invention may include a terminal body that defines an opening therein that includes a plurality of alignment ribs. An electrical terminal is positioned within the opening so that the plurality of alignment ribs align the electrical terminal within the opening in the terminal body. | 11-20-2008 |
20090070997 | METHODS FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL TERMINALS AND FOR FABRICATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - An electrical connector according to one embodiment of the invention may include a terminal body that defines an opening therein that includes a plurality of alignment ribs. An electrical terminal is positioned within the opening so that the plurality of alignment ribs align the electrical terminal within the opening in the terminal body. | 03-19-2009 |
20090318034 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND MATING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES - An electrical connector includes a terminal body defining at least two openings therein. Electrical terminals positioned in each of the at least two openings defined by the terminal body include respective crimp sections that extend beyond an end of the terminal body. A separator fin attached to the end of the terminal body extends beyond the crimp sections of the electrical terminals and is located between the at least two openings in the terminal body so that the separator fin defines a structure that is closed on an inner side to physically separate the crimp sections of the electrical terminals and open on an outer side so that the crimp sections of the electrical terminals are exposed. | 12-24-2009 |
Daniel Floyd Emerson, Gorham, ME US
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20160085602 | Content Sharing Between Sandboxed Apps - Embodiments may include sharing application management data between sandboxed applications on a device. A method includes sending application management data from a first sandboxed application in a first sandbox on the device to a sharing service external to the first sandbox. The method further includes receiving at a second sandboxed application in a second sandbox on the device, a representation of the application management data. Based on the representation of the application management data, the method includes performing an application management function. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088016 | Policy Application for Multi-Identity Apps - Controlling application behavior in the context of managed accounts. A device includes one or more applications. At least one of the applications is configured to be used with a plurality of user accounts including zero or more managed user accounts. The device includes or communicates with a client component. The client component is configured to identify active user accounts for the applications. The client component is further configured to receive policy from a management system, where the policy specifies application controls a user account basis. The client component is further configured to enforce application configuration based on the policy from the management system and the active user accounts. | 03-24-2016 |
David Emerson, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20090207684 | WARM MIX ASPHALT PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A warm mix asphalt plant comprising a counter-flow drum, apparatus for precisely metering flows of A/C and water, an asphalt expander with no moving internal parts where a circular curtain of flowing clean water is mixed with a coaxial circular curtain of moving heated A/C to create asphalt foam which is heated and mixed inside a lower portion of the asphalt expander and then distributed to cover aggregate inside the counter-flow drum. | 08-20-2009 |
20120236677 | WARM MIX ASPHALT PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A warm mix asphalt plant comprising a counter-flow drum, apparatus for precisely metering flows of A/C and water, an asphalt expander with no moving internal parts where a circular curtain of flowing clean water is mixed with a coaxial circular curtain of moving heated A/C to create asphalt foam which is heated and mixed inside a lower portion of the asphalt expander and then distributed to cover aggregate inside the counter-flow drum. | 09-20-2012 |
David E. Emerson, Longmont, CO US
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20110135712 | Biologically Active Taxane Analogs And Methods Of Treatment By Oral Administration - The present invention relates to a novel chemical compound of formula S-(1): | 06-09-2011 |
20130253044 | TAXANE ANALOGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN CANCER - Provided herein are compounds and methods for the treatment of brain cancer in a mammal, wherein the method comprises the administration to the mammal a compound that stabilizes tubulin dimers or microtubles at G2-M interface during mitosis but is not a substrate for MDR protein. In particular, the present application relates to the use of an orally effective abeo-taxane, alone or in combination with temozolomide or bevacizumab, for the treatment of brain cancer. | 09-26-2013 |
David L. Emerson, Longmont, CO US
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20110318334 | TAXANE ANALOGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN CANCER - Provided herein are compounds and methods for the treatment of brain cancer in a mammal, wherein the method comprises the administration to the mammal a compound that stabilizes tubulin dimers or microtubles at G2-M interface during mitosis but is not a substrate for MDR protein. In particular, the present application relates to the use of an orally effective abeo-taxane, alone or in combination with temozolomide or bevacizumab, for the treatment of brain cancer. | 12-29-2011 |
20130022668 | Biologically Active Taxane Analogs And Methods Of Treatment By Oral Administration - The present invention relates to a novel chemical compound of formula S-(1): | 01-24-2013 |
David Lloyd Emerson, Longmont, CO US
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20140023699 | Biologically Active Taxane Analogs and Methods of Treatment by Oral Administration - The present invention relates to a novel chemical compound for use in the treatment of cancer, to compositions containing said compound, methods of manufacture and combinations with other therapeutic agents. | 01-23-2014 |
David R. Emerson, Ellettsville, IN US
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20140248845 | ANTENNA RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH MEASUREMENTMENT SYSTEM WITH INTERFERENCE REDUCTION NOT AFFECTING ANTENNA PATTERN - A system and method of manufacturing the same adapted for use with an electromagnetic receiver or transceiver system comprising at least one antenna, wherein the electromagnetic receiver or transceiver system is adapted to measure signal levels for in situ antenna pattern or link budget measurements using at least one signal measurement probe placed in the signal receive path without affecting said antenna's emission pattern or receiver performance. The system further includes an output section adapted to send results from said in situ antenna pattern or link budget measurements to a remote location away from said receiver or transceiver system for recording and/or analysis. | 09-04-2014 |
20150268649 | MINI-AUTOMATION CONTROLLER - Systems and methods for controlling lab equipment such as transmitters are provided that includes a mini automation controller (MAC). The system provides a control system, user interface, and interfaces, including network interfaces usable for interfacing equipment, MAC, and user interfaces over a network, which provide a variety of functions including automation and monitoring of transmission sequences and receiver events. An exemplary MAC may include an Ethernet controller capable of converting an Ethernet signal to a serial signal. The MAC may also include a receiver monitor section comprising a fiber optic receiver input, a copper cable receiver input, and a monostable multivibrator. In addition to the receiver monitor section, the MAC may have a transmitter control section including a transmitter control pulse and a power output. An exemplary MAC may have a microcontroller coupled to the Ethernet controller, the receiver monitor section, and the transmitter control section. | 09-24-2015 |
20160050032 | ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OVER-THE-AIR TRANSMITTER SIGNAL MEASUREMENT - A system adapted for use with an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system is provided comprising an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system comprising an antenna, wherein the electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system is adapted to produce a transmitted signal for antenna pattern measurement which is transmitted through the antenna; a case located in proximity to the electromagnetic transmitter; at least one measurement probe disposed inside the case without changing the antenna's emission pattern, wherein the case, with the probe dispose therein, is placed no closer to the antenna than a limitation on the transmitter and receiver system component comprising a dynamic range associated with radio frequency energy received by the probe from the antenna; and an output section adapted to send results from the antenna pattern measurement received by the probe to a remote location away from the transmitter and receiver system for recording and analysis, the analysis comprising producing an antenna pattern measurement for the transmitter and receiver system. | 02-18-2016 |
David T. Emerson US
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20130141920 | LIGHT EMITTER DEVICES AND METHODS WITH REDUCED DIMENSIONS AND IMPROVED LIGHT OUTPUT - Light emitter devices and methods with reduced dimensions and improved light output are provided. In one embodiment, a light emitter device includes a submount having an area of approximately 6 square millimeters (mm | 06-06-2013 |
Dennie E. Emerson, Fishers, IN US
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20140141300 | CLOSE-COUPLED DRY BATTERY SYSTEM FOR HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A battery pack apparatus comprising a first cell bank and a laminated cooling plate. The first cell bank includes a first tray and at least one battery cell coupled to the tray. The laminated cooling plate being in contact with the first cell bank and including a plurality of face sheets and a plurality of internal sheets. The face sheets forming a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The plurality of internal sheets forming a plurality of fluid passages connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The internal sheets further formed to include fluid pathways defining the fluid passages wherein none of the fluid pathways individually defining an uninterrupted flow path. | 05-22-2014 |
E. Scott Emerson, Shaker Hts., OH US
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20090050673 | Soldering Apparatus and Solder Tip - The present application discloses a fixture-free, hands-free soldering apparatus having a base support assembly and a solder assembly. The base support assembly has a base member supporting a power supply and an electronic temperature, time and speed control system, and an actuator for remotely actuating the solder assembly without the use of the operator's hands or fixtures. The solder assembly is supported on the base member by vertically movable support arms. A main body supports a spool of solder, a solder feed mechanism operated by the actuator and a solder mechanism having adjustable operating temperature, speed and position. The main body and adjustable solder mechanism of the solder assembly adjust the angle and position of the solder being fed by the solder feed mechanism and an adjustable solder head supporting a concave solder tip. In addition to vertical movement, the main body is rotatable by about 60 degrees with respect to a central horizontal plane along the main body. The adjustable solder head of the solder assembly is also rotatable by over 100 degrees with respect to a central vertical plane along the main body. A pressure or motion sensor positioned on the adjustable soldering mechanism may be used to signal the contact to the mechanism by work pieces, and delays solder from being fed by the solder feed mechanism, until the desired time has elapsed for the pieces to reach a minimum desired temperature. A fume removal system removes soldering fumes from the work area during operation of the solder apparatus. | 02-26-2009 |
Grant Cowan Emerson, Kenmore, WA US
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20130120931 | ENCLOSING ARRANGEMENT OF RACKS IN A DATACENTER - Enclosing arrangements of racks of computing devices fully encloses a space, either solely by the racks themselves, or in conjunction with structural features, such as walls and doors. The enclosed space can be either a hot aisle, whose hot air is vented out by fans positioned in at least one vertical extremity of the enclosed space, such as the floor, or ceiling, or it can be a cold aisle, whose cold air is pumped in by those fans. To maintain proper pressurization across a vertical cross-section of the enclosed space, specific ones of the computing devices have their fans adjusted based on their vertical position within the racks or have passive airflow adjustments, such as impedance screens. Computing devices can draw or vent air from their sides, taking advantage of the interstitial space between the racks provided by the enclosing arrangement. | 05-16-2013 |
Jamie Emerson, Boulder, CO US
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20140251078 | Pedal Cleat System - A pedal and cleat system for cycling including a pedal having a post and a cleat having a post receiving element, the post receiving element of the cleat engages the post of the pedal to allow rotation of the cleat about the post to turn the crank arms of a cycle to propel the cycle's wheels. | 09-11-2014 |
John Emerson, Elign, IL US
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20140119946 | Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices. | 05-01-2014 |
John Emerson, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130232085 | METHOD OF COMPARING TOTAL COST OF TIRE OWNERSHIP - A method of comparing the total cost of ownership between different tires is provided. More particularly, a method for comparing the total cost when certain information, such as selling price, is not available for one of the tires is provided. The method can be used, for example, to determine the amount by which a tire must be discounted to account for performance differences relative to other tires. | 09-05-2013 |
John Emerson, Elgin, IL US
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20150322953 | Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices. | 11-12-2015 |
John M. Emerson, College Corner, OH US
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20090298600 | Split rethreading die - A rethreading die for clamping over a section of threaded rod is formed of two separable identically die section halves. Each die section has one-half of an outer gripping surface and an inner abutment face formed of identically shaped spaced first and second face sections in a common plane. One face section has a perpendicular alignment pin and the second face section has a perpendicular recess. The first and second faces are spaced and in a common plane. The die sections are joined together with the pin-containing face of each die section abutting the recess-containing face of the other die section so that the pins are inserted into the recesses to hold the die sections in alignment. A die tool is then clamped around the die surface, so that the die can be rotated over the damaged rod section to repair the threads. | 12-03-2009 |
20140147223 | SPLIT RETHREADING TAP - Damaged threads in a blind tapped hole are repaired with a tap having an elongated shaft with a plurality of outer faces, and a plurality of flutes corresponding to the number of shaft outer faces, each flute has an outer face with a lower segment with cutting threads corresponding to the hole threads, and is moveable radially between a closed position toward the longitudinal axis and a radially expanded position in which the threads of the flute outer face mesh with the threads of the hole. The tap is inserted into the hole while the flutes are in the closed position so that the cutting threads are below the damaged threads. The shaft is then inserted between the flutes to move the flutes to their expanded positions meshing the cutting threads with undamaged threads below the damaged threads. The tap is then rotated to repair the damaged threads. | 05-29-2014 |
Jonathan Emerson, Olmsted Township, OH US
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20160045073 | BLENDING VOLUME REDUCING DEVICE - A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reduction device. The blending volume reduction device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reduction device is inserted in the container. | 02-18-2016 |
Jonathan B. Emerson, Seattle, WA US
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20110277039 | Image Storage In Electronic Documents - A computer-implemented method for controlling access to digital media involves receiving a URL at a computer server system, decoding the URL, extracting a user ID of a user who submitted the URL and an image ID of an image that is accessible by the server system, using the user ID to determine whether the user who submitted the URL is authorized to access the image, and controlling access to the image by the user based on the determination of whether the user who submitted the URL is authorized to access the image. | 11-10-2011 |
Kathleen Emerson, Dayton, OH US
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20130165740 | SENSORY DEVICE USEFUL IN BRINGING A PATIENT NEUROLOGICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL RELIEF - A method and apparatus which generates an image and particularly a celestial or a natural image having embedded movement that is useful in relieving conditions such as patient angst, depression and the like. The apparatus may include a control panel for adjusting the image and the movement based on the patient's condition or response to the image. | 06-27-2013 |
Keith A. Emerson, Groveport, OH US
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20080264847 | Laser welded water softener screen assembly - A water softener tank houses resin beads retained within an upper screen assembly and a lower screen assembly. The upper and lower screens are formed of material transparent to a given wavelength of a laser. The tank is formed of material that absorbs the given laser wavelength. The upper and lower screens are directly laser welded to the tank. | 10-30-2008 |
20080264851 | Dual compartment, single cabinet water softener - A water softener is composed of a cabinet of a resin bed, a brine tank, and a brine valve. The improved water softener has an outer housing having sides, a bottom, and an open top. A wall is disposed within the housing forming a brine chamber and a resin bed chamber for housing ion-exchange resin beads. Cross-contamination of the resin beads by the brine is prevented. | 10-30-2008 |
Kevin J. Emerson, Shawnee, KS US
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20160071053 | INTELLIGENT ROUTING OF RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DATA - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for routing radio-frequency identification (RFID) location data from an RFID tag reader to a record-keeping unit. A first tagging entry is received from a first record-keeping unit. The information associated with the first tagging entry is stored in a data store. A first set of location data is received, indicating that the RFID tag of the first item has been read by an RFID tag reader. It is algorithmically determined that the received location data corresponds to the first tagging entry received from the first record-keeping unit. The first set of location data is communicated to the first record-keeping unit. | 03-10-2016 |
Marcus C. Emerson, Alfred Station, NY US
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20110001353 | AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - An auxiliary power supply system includes a passive ultra-capacitor buffer module and an auxiliary power unit coupled to the passive ultra-capacitor. The auxiliary power unit is configured to receive a current supply from the passive ultra-capacitor buffer module. The auxiliary power unit is configured to power one or more auxiliary devices of a railcar over one or more gaps in a power rail. Also disclosed is an exemplary method of making an auxiliary power supply system. | 01-06-2011 |
Mark Emerson, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120112062 | Environmental Cell for Charged Particle Beam System - An environmental cell for a charged particle beam system allows relative motion between the cell mounted on an X-Y stage and the optical axis of the focusing column, thereby eliminating the need for a sub-stage within the cell. A flexible cell configuration, such as a retractable lid, permits a variety of processes, including beam-induced and thermally-induced processes. Photon yield spectroscopy performed in a charged particle beam system and using gas cascade amplification of the photoelectrons allows analysis of material in the cell and monitoring of processing in the cell. Luminescence analysis can be also performed using a retractable minor. | 05-10-2012 |
Mark Emerson, Pulllman, WA US
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20140070113 | Automated Method for Coincident Alignment of a Laser Beam and a Charged Particle Beam - A method and apparatus for aligning a laser beam coincident with a charged particle beam. The invention described provides a method for aligning the laser beam through the center of an objective lens and ultimately targeting the eucentric point of a multi-beam system. The apparatus takes advantage of components of the laser beam alignment system being positioned within and outside of the vacuum chamber of the charged particle system. | 03-13-2014 |
Mark Emerson, Germantown, WI US
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20120187754 | HYBRID ELECTRIC SHOVEL - A hybrid electric shovel. The hybrid electric shovel includes a main transformer, a first and second converter, a first and second DC motor, a first and second active front end, a first and second motion inverter, and a first and second AC motor. The first converter is coupled to a first secondary winding, and the second converter is coupled to a second secondary winding. The first DC motor is coupled to the first converter, and the second DC motor is coupled to the second converter. The first active front end is coupled to the first secondary winding and to the first motion inverter. The second active front end is coupled to the second secondary winding and to the second motion inverter. The first AC motor is coupled to the first motion inverter, and the second AC motor is coupled to the second motion inverter. | 07-26-2012 |
20120277960 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine. A method includes determining a hoist bail pull associated with the industrial machine, determining a crowd torque limit value for a crowd drive based on the determined hoist bail pull of the industrial machine, and setting a crowd torque limit of the crowd drive to the crowd torque limit value to limit a torque associated with a crowd motor to the crowd torque limit value. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277961 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine. A method includes determining a hoist bail pull associated with the industrial machine, determining a crowd torque limit value for a crowd drive based on the determined hoist bail pull of the industrial machine, and setting a crowd torque limit of the crowd drive to the crowd torque limit value to limit a torque associated with a crowd motor to the crowd torque limit value. | 11-01-2012 |
20130142605 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine. A method includes determining a hoist bail pull associated with the industrial machine, determining a crowd torque limit value for a crowd drive based on the determined hoist bail pull of the industrial machine, and setting a crowd torque limit of the crowd drive to the crowd torque limit value to limit a torque associated with a crowd motor to the crowd torque limit value. | 06-06-2013 |
20130184927 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIBRATION MONITORING OF A MINING MACHINE - A mining machine having a control system for operating the mining machine, the control system having a vibration monitor. The mining machine comprising a mining machine, a sensor sensing vibration of a component of the mining machine, and a vibration module. The vibration module determining when the mining machine is moving in a predetermined cycle, obtaining vibration sensor data from the sensor based on determining that the mining machine is moving in a predetermined cycle, processing the vibration sensor data to generate processed vibration data, and outputting the processed vibration data. | 07-18-2013 |
20130245897 | AUTOMATED CONTROL OF DIPPER SWING FOR A SHOVEL - Systems and methods for compensating dipper swing control. One method includes, with at least one processor, determining a direction of compensation opposite a current swing direction of the dipper and applying the maximum available swing torque in the direction of compensation when an acceleration of the dipper is greater than a predetermined acceleration value. The method can also include determining a current state of the shovel and performing the above steps when the current state of the shovel is a swing-to-truck state or a return-to-tuck state. When the current state of the shovel is a dig-state, the method can include limiting the maximum available swing torque and allowing, with the at least one processor, swing torque to ramp up to the maximum available swing torque over a predetermined period of time when dipper is retracted to a predetermined crowd position. | 09-19-2013 |
20140371997 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine. A method includes determining a hoist bail pull associated with the industrial machine, determining a crowd torque limit value for a crowd drive based on the determined hoist bail pull of the industrial machine, and setting a crowd torque limit of the crowd drive to the crowd torque limit value to limit a torque associated with a crowd motor to the crowd torque limit value. | 12-18-2014 |
20160053464 | AUTOMATED CONTROL OF DIPPER SWING FOR A SHOVEL - Systems and methods for compensating dipper swing control. One method includes, with at least one processor, determining a direction of compensation opposite a current swing direction of the dipper and applying the maximum available swing torque in the direction of compensation when an acceleration of the dipper is greater than a predetermined acceleration value. The method can also include determining a current state of the shovel and performing the above steps when the current state of the shovel is a swing-to-truck state or a return-to-tuck state. When the current state of the shovel is a dig-state, the method can include limiting the maximum available swing torque and allowing, with the at least one processor, swing torque to ramp up to the maximum available swing torque over a predetermined period of time when dipper is retracted to a predetermined crowd position. | 02-25-2016 |
Mark Emerson, Pullman, WA US
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20150060660 | METHOD FOR COINCIDENT ALIGNMENT OF A LASER BEAM AND A CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM - A method and apparatus for aligning a laser beam coincident with a charged particle beam. The invention described provides a method for aligning the laser beam through the center of an objective lens and ultimately targeting the eucentric point of a multi-beam system. The apparatus takes advantage of components of the laser beam alignment system being positioned within and outside of the vacuum chamber of the charged particle system. | 03-05-2015 |
Matt Emerson, New Orleans, LA US
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20130018938 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUSTOMIZED PROVISIONING OF ON-LINE APPLICATION CHANNELSAANM WOOD; AnthonyAACI Palo AltoAAST CAAACO USAAGP WOOD; Anthony Palo Alto CA USAANM Stern; DavidAACI Los GatosAAST CAAACO USAAGP Stern; David Los Gatos CA USAANM Westerhoff; DavidAACI FremontAAST CAAACO USAAGP Westerhoff; David Fremont CA USAANM Ataras; BillAACI PortlandAAST ORAACO USAAGP Ataras; Bill Portland OR USAANM Goodwin; MarkAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP Goodwin; Mark Mountain View CA USAANM Graham; AaronAACI Santa ClaraAAST CAAACO USAAGP Graham; Aaron Santa Clara CA USAANM Emerson; MattAACI New OrleansAAST LAAACO USAAGP Emerson; Matt New Orleans LA USAANM Phillips; KevinAACI Los GatosAAST CAAACO USAAGP Phillips; Kevin Los Gatos CA US - A method for a computer system includes receiving an identifier associated with a client streaming player, determining one or more attributes associated with the identifier from a data structure in response to the identifier, determining available channels from a plurality of channels that are to be made available to the client streaming player in response to the identifier, wherein available channels comprises a first channel, but not the second channel, determining a first graphical identifier associated with the first channel, providing the first graphical identifier to the client streaming player, receiving a user selection of the first graphical identifier indicating a user request to associate the first channel with the computer system, and providing an indicator of a server network address associated with the first channel to the client streaming player. | 01-17-2013 |
20140330940 | Method and Apparatus for Customized Provisioning of On-Line Application Channels - A method for a computer system includes receiving an identifier associated with a client streaming player, determining one or more attributes associated with the identifier from a data structure in response to the identifier, determining available channels from a plurality of channels that are to be made available to the client streaming player in response to the identifier, wherein available channels comprises a first channel, but not the second channel, determining a first graphical identifier associated with the first channel, providing the first graphical identifier to the client streaming player, receiving a user selection of the first graphical identifier indicating a user request to associate the first channel with the computer system, and providing an indicator of a server network address associated with the first channel to the client streaming player. | 11-06-2014 |
Michael Gene Emerson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20160034660 | UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES IN A SUPPORT PLAN FOR A PATIENT - Embodiments of the invention include a system and a method for determining which portion of a care team should be contacted in response to an event regarding a patient, and contacting the portion of a care team that is determined to be the appropriate portion to be contacted. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 02-04-2016 |
20160042306 | CARE PLAN REGIMENT DEVELOPMENT - Embodiments of the invention include a system for helping a patient adhere to a care plan, the care plan designed to be followed by the patient in order to improve the patient's health, the system comprising: a task scheduling module configured to schedule one or more tasks included in the care plan, wherein a scheduled task is intended to be completed by the patient at the scheduled time; a task adherence estimation module configured to estimate the likelihood that the scheduled task will be completed by the patient at the scheduled time; and an alternative task presentation module configured to present the patient an alternative task, wherein the alternative task is intended to replace the scheduled task when the task adherence estimation module determines the patient is unlikely to complete the scheduled task and when the alternative task is accepted by the patient. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 02-11-2016 |
Paul F. Emerson, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20100100000 | Minute Ventilation-Based Disordered Breathing Detection - A respiration pattern of a number of respiration cycles is detected and breath intervals (BI) and tidal volume (TVOL) measurements of each of the respiration cycles are respectively determined. An unevenly sampled instantaneous minute ventilation (iMV) signal is produced using the BI and TVOL measurements, and an evenly sampled iMV signal (resampled iMV signal) is produced using the unevenly sampled iMV signal. Disordered breathing is detected based on a comparison between a baseline threshold and the resampled iMV signal. | 04-22-2010 |
20100305643 | VENTILATION SENSOR RATE RESPONSE NORMALIZATION AND CALCULATION - A cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device can extract ventilation information from thoracic impedance or other information, and adjust a delivery rate of the CRM therapy. A tidal volume of a patient is measured and used to adjust a ventilation rate response factor. The measured tidal volume can optionally be adjusted using a ventilation rate dependent adjustment factor. The ventilation rate response factor can also be adjusted using a maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), an age predicted maximum heart rate, a resting heart rate, and a resting ventilation determined for the patient. In various examples, a global ventilation sensor rate response factor (for a population) can be programmed into the CRM device, and automatically tailored to be appropriate for a particular patient. | 12-02-2010 |
20110152963 | AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING OF RATE-ADAPTIVE THERAPY VIA ACTIVITY MONITORING - A rate-adaptive pacemaker and a method for its operation in which the response factor for a minute ventilation sensor or other type of exertion level sensor is automatically set during a parameter adjustment mode that utilizes an activity level measurement to determine when the patient is at a target activity level with which is associated an appropriate target pacing rate. In a preferred embodiment, the target activity level corresponds to casual walking (e.g., 2 mph at a 4% grade) with a target pacing rate selected as appropriate for that level of activity in the individual patient. | 06-23-2011 |
20120271177 | SV/CO TRENDING VIA INTRACARDIAC IMPEDANCE - A patient-specific model can show changes in cardiac stroke volume or cardiac output, such as to predict heart failure or to indicate cardiac remodeling. The patient-specific model can be derived from a surrogate indication of a cardiac stroke volume, such as a physical activity level, and features obtained from a thoracic impedance waveform, such as mean or peak-to-peak impedance values. In an example, several models corresponding to different patient physical activity levels can be determined. | 10-25-2012 |
Paul Scott Emerson, Nine Mile Falls, WA US
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20150298914 | MOBILE CONVEYOR APPARATUS - Disclosed is a mobile conveyor apparatus comprising a bridge provided with at least one transport means for conveying material in the longitudinal direction of the bridge and support means extending from the bridge to the ground whereon the mobile conveyor apparatus is positioned where at least one of the support means is a travel support means connected to the bridge and being capable of moving the bridge on the ground and a movable conveyor arrangement supported by the bridge and configured for a back and forth movement on at least a portion of the bridge and being configured for interaction with the transport means. It is characterized in that at least one of the support means is a temporary support means comprising regulation means capable of establishing and removing ground contact. | 10-22-2015 |
Paul William Emerson, Dowagiac, MI US
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20150074902 | SINK CLIP - A clip and method provided for temporarily positioning a sink during installation that includes the steps of providing a sink having a top ledge; providing a countertop having a hole therethrough for receiving the sink; providing a plurality of clips; attaching the clips to outer sides of the sink; placing a bottom end of the sink through the hole in the countertop until the top ledge of the sink is against the countertop and the clips engage sides of the hole in the countertop to position the sink therein; applying a caulk or adhesive material; and allowing the caulking or adhesive material to cure to permanently hold the sink in place. The clip may have a base portion extending in a planar orientation for at least a portion thereof; a resilient leg attached to and extending at an angle from one side of the base; and protrusions extending outwardly from one side of the resilient leg. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082534 | MOLDED STACKABLE BATHTUB WITH APRON AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A molded bathtub and mounting assembly is provided that includes a molded bathtub having a basin, a rim attached to and extending at least partially around an upper end of the basin, and an apron attached to the rim and extending downwardly therefrom; and a mounting assembly including a mounting member and a mounting clip, and a gap located between a portion of the mounting clip and the mounting member, the gap configured to receive a lower end of the apron. Multiple bathtubs may be stacked together in an inverted position with an upper bathtub receiving the basin of a lower bathtub in a cavity of the upper bathtub defined by the basin therein. | 03-26-2015 |
Peter G. Emerson, Burlington, VT US
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20140251078 | Pedal Cleat System - A pedal and cleat system for cycling including a pedal having a post and a cleat having a post receiving element, the post receiving element of the cleat engages the post of the pedal to allow rotation of the cleat about the post to turn the crank arms of a cycle to propel the cycle's wheels. | 09-11-2014 |
Phillip Emerson, Meridian, MS US
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20130088189 | Portable charging apparatus - The present invention is a portable charging apparatus that includes an interior casing, a crank gear disposed on the interior casing, a plurality of alternator wires, an alternator gear that is integral to the crank gear and rotates when the crank gear is rotated generating electrical power and a voltmeter box that is in electrical communication with the alternator gear through the alternator wires. The apparatus also includes a pair of top stabilizer bars, a pair of charge clamps that include a positive charge clamp and a negative charge clamp that transmit generated electrical power from the interior casing to the charge clamps, a pair of bottom stabilizer bars and a crank that is disposed on the front of the interior casing and is integral to the crank gear and is cranked to generate electrical power. | 04-11-2013 |
Reem A. Emerson, New Brighton, MN US
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20140054831 | Tooling for Manufacturing a Unit Dose Pouch - Tooling for manufacturing one or more unit dose pouches including a mold, with a cavity formed within the mold and a divider removably fixed within the cavity to vary the volume of the cavity. The divider includes a sealing surface for sealing material disposed in the cavity. The sealing surface may extend between the walls of the cavities to create a multiple compartment unit dose. Alternatively, the sealing surface may form a decorative seal pattern in the pouch without separating the unit dose into compartments. The removably fixed divider may be replaced with other dividers having different sealing surfaces without the need for the user to change the mold or cavity itself. | 02-27-2014 |
Robert David Emerson, Jupiter, FL US
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20090263494 | Manzanita - Applying the bark of the mariposa Manzanita shrub either mixed into a hot tea or added to mayonnaise and zinc for open sores will cure the herpes virus. | 10-22-2009 |
Ronald G. Emerson, Chappaqua, NY US
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20100168532 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING BRAIN ACTIVITY - A device for measuring intracortical brain activity of a subject is provided. The device includes a support member configured for intracranial insertion in the subject. The device comprises a plurality of electrodes are positioned in an electrode region of the support member, which is configured to traverse the cerebral cortex of the subject when the support member is inserted intracranially in the subject. In certain embodiments, the device further comprises drainage region positioned on the support member such that two or more electrodes in the electrode region contact the cerebral cortex of the subject when the drainage region of the support member is in fluid contact with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricle of the subject. In certain embodiments, the device further comprises a detector or probe for monitoring an additional brain parameter. | 07-01-2010 |
20130116590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC ADJUSTABLE SPATIAL GRANULARITY FOR EEG DISPLAY - A method for organizing and displaying EEG data obtained from C EEG channels on a computer system in a user-friendly manner includes placing the C EEG channels into a schematic placement diagram dividing the C EEG channels, using a processor, into G channel groups for each of the G channel groups, combining any of the C EEG channels in such G channel group, using a processor, into a single trace, and for each of the G channel groups, displaying the single trace. A system for organizing and displaying EEG data is also provided. | 05-09-2013 |
20150230724 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING BRAIN ACTIVITY - A device for measuring intracortical brain activity of a subject is provided. The device includes a support member configured for intracranial insertion in the subject. The device comprises a plurality of electrodes are positioned in an electrode region of the support member, which is configured to traverse the cerebral cortex of the subject when the support member is inserted intracranially in the subject. In certain embodiments, the device further comprises drainage region positioned on the support member such that two or more electrodes in the electrode region contact the cerebral cortex of the subject when the drainage region of the support member is in fluid contact with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricle of the subject. In certain embodiments, the device further comprises a detector or probe for monitoring an additional brain parameter. | 08-20-2015 |
Ryan Emerson, Seattle, WA US
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20160002731 | IMMUNOCOMPETENCE ASSESSMENT BY ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RECEPTOR DIVERSITY AND CLONALITY CHARACTERIZATION - Disclosed are methods for determining the immunological status of the adaptive immune system of a subject by identifying and quantifying rearranged DNA (and/or subsequently transcribed RNA) sequences encoding T cell receptor (TCR) and/or immunoglobulin (IG) polypeptides, in a lymphoid DNA-containing sample from the subject. TCR and/or IG sequence diversity and sequence distribution permit immunocompetence and immune repertoire assessment and reflect the degree of T cell or B cell clonality and clonal expansion in the sample. Methods for stratifying patient populations on the basis of immunocompetence including likelihood of responding to immunotherapy are also described. | 01-07-2016 |
Ryan O. Emerson, Seattle, WA US
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20150203897 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND CALIBRATING AMPLIFICATION BIAS IN MULTIPLEXED PCR REACTIONS - Compositions and methods are described for standardizing the DNA amplification efficiencies of a highly heterogeneous set of oligonucleotide primers as may typically be used to amplify a heterogeneous set of DNA templates that contains rearranged lymphoid cell DNA encoding T cell receptors (TCR) or immunoglobulins (IG). The presently disclosed embodiments are useful to overcome undesirable bias in the utilization of a subset of amplification primers, which leads to imprecision in multiplexed N high throughput sequencing of amplification products to quantify unique TCR or Ig encoding genomes in a sample. Provided is a composition comprising a diverse plurality of template oligonucleotides in substantially equimolar amounts, for use as a calibration standard for amplification primer sets. Also provided are methods for identifying and correcting biased primer efficiency during amplification. | 07-23-2015 |
Sean C. Emerson, Broad Brook, CT US
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20100216628 | ON-BOARD FUEL DESULFURIZATION UNIT - A method for regenerating at least one impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed includes passing impurity-containing fluid through the impurity-adsorbing bed. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed adsorbs an impurity in the impurity-containing fluid to produce a purified fluid. A portion of the purified fluid is sent back through the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed that contains the adsorbed impurity. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed is exposed to microwave energy to desorb the impurity adsorbed on the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed. | 08-26-2010 |
20120045701 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL SYSTEM - A system and method satisfies temperature and pressure requirements of solid oxide fuel cell system | 02-23-2012 |
20130055627 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING BIOMASS - A method for processing biomass to produce biofuel includes decomposing lignocellulosic material into byproduct polymers that include lignin, decomposing the lignin into targeted chemical fragments, and chemically converting the targeted chemical fragments into a biofuel. | 03-07-2013 |
20150357665 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL SYSTEM - A system and method satisfies temperature and pressure requirements of solid oxide fuel cell system in a manner that increases the overall efficiency and decreases the overall weight of system. The system and method include a secondary blower for boosting air stream pressure level sufficient for operation of a reformer that is designed to minimize pressure drop; an integrated heat exchanger for recovering heat from exhaust and comprising multiple flow fields for ensuring inlet temperature requirements of a solid oxide fuel cell are met; and a thermal enclosure for separating hot zone components from cool zone components for increasing thermal efficiency of the system and better thermal management. | 12-10-2015 |
Steven M. Emerson, Chanhassen, MN US
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20130311696 | STORAGE PROCESSOR FOR EFFICIENT SCALING OF SOLID STATE STORAGE - An SSD controller with two SAS interfaces includes an internal switch or expander to allow the SSD controller to function as both an initiator and target. Data packets received through one of the SAS interfaces may be directed to solid state memory elements directly connected to the SSD controller, or to one or more devices connected to the other SAS interface. | 11-21-2013 |
Willard I. Emerson, Carbondale, CO US
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20140251078 | Pedal Cleat System - A pedal and cleat system for cycling including a pedal having a post and a cleat having a post receiving element, the post receiving element of the cleat engages the post of the pedal to allow rotation of the cleat about the post to turn the crank arms of a cycle to propel the cycle's wheels. | 09-11-2014 |
William Emerson, Coventry, CT US
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20130212633 | Systems And Methods For Communicating With Patients - Methods and systems for communicating with a patient through a television in the patient's hospital room are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods and systems include the following: a television signal gateway module for receiving televisions signals and encoding the signals as Ethernet-based Internet protocol television signals; an application and media server including a first information processing sub-system configured to store and process the signals and data according to instructions and configured to generate, send, and receive Ethernet-based Internet protocol application and media signals; and an interactive set-top-box including a second information processing sub-system that is configured to store and process instructions and configured to process the Ethernet-based Internet protocol television signals and the Ethernet-based Internet protocol application and media signals to produce television display signals, the set-top-box being configured to communicate the television display signals for display on the television in the patient's hospital room. | 08-15-2013 |
20140096170 | Systems And Methods For Communicating With Patients - Methods and systems for communicating with a patient through a television in the patient's hospital room are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods and systems include the following: a television signal gateway module for receiving televisions signals and encoding the signals as Ethernet-based Internet protocol signals; an application and media server including a first sub-system for storing and processing the signals and data according to instructions and generating, sending, and receiving application and media signals; and an interactive set-top-box including a second sub-system for storing and processing instructions and processing the Ethernet-based Internet protocol television signals and the application and media signals to produce television display signals, the set-top-box communicating the television display signals for display on the patient's television. In some embodiments, a whiteboard module that acts as a home page for patients as they navigate the interactive system is included in the application and media server. | 04-03-2014 |