Britton, US
Adam Britton, Chico, CA US
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20090029836 | AUTOMATIC FEED-THROUGH SHAPE AND SAND MACHINE - A method and apparatus for quickly changing CNC machine tools is presented. Tool changes of 40 seconds or less are possible. A tool repository of linearly spaced apart tool forks translates to a storage position for CNC machining operations. For tool changing, the tool repository translates to a staging location, where an existing tool may be deposited to an empty location in the tool repository, whereupon another tool may be selected and engaged on the CNC machining spindle. The tool repository retracts to a storage position, and CNC machining operations may continue. This design may be used for CNC machines with many additional axes of operation, and appears more compact, less expensive, more robust, and lighter that traditional turret carousel designs. Stacked tools 5 inches high and diameters of 8 inches may be used in one embodiment. In the same space 15 smaller tools of 1.5 inch diameter may be stored. | 01-29-2009 |
Adrienne Britton, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100070522 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING AN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PROFILE FOR A MEDIA PRESENTATION - A system, computer readable media, GUI, and apparatus are provided that are configured to generate and display an intellectual property rights profile for a media presentation. Information to be included in an intellectual property rights profile may be entered into a provided data entry template by, for example, a user or administrator of the media presentation. Uploaded documents may be added to an intellectual property rights profile and later accessed by a subsequent user. In some cases, a status, for example, complete or incomplete, may be determined for an intellectual property rights profile and an action may be initiated based on the status. | 03-18-2010 |
Ahren Britton, Brandon, FL US
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20140231359 | TREATMENT OF PHOSPHATE-CONTAINING WASTEWATER WITH FLUOROSILICATE AND PHOSPHATE RECOVERY - A method for treating phosphate-containing wastewater, such as phosphogypsum pond water. The method includes the steps of: (a) adding a first cation to the wastewater to precipitate fluorosilicate from the wastewater; (b) adding a second cation to the wastewater to precipitate fluoride from the wastewater; (c) raising the pH of the wastewater to precipitate the second cation from the wastewater; (d) removing residual silica from the wastewater; and (e) precipitating phosphate from the wastewater. The precipitated fluorosilicate may be sodium fluorosilicate. The precipitated phosphate may be struvite. | 08-21-2014 |
Ahren Britton, Lithia, FL US
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20130334144 | REACTOR FOR PRECIPITATING SOLUTES FROM WASTEWATER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Apparatus and methods for removing solutes from wastewater are disclosed. An embodiment provides a reactor tank having a manifold located at or near an interface between a lower (upstream) section having a first cross-section and a higher (downstream) section having a second cross-section smaller than the first cross section. An inlet for wastewater to enter the reactor tank is located in or below the first cross-section. A recycling path is provided for removing wastewater from the manifold and recycling at least part of the removed wastewater into the reactor tank. An outlet for water to exit the reactor tank is located downstream from the manifold. | 12-19-2013 |
Ahren Thomas Britton, Lithia, FL US
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20150017085 | REACTOR APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FINES CONTROL - Methods and apparatus for precipitating dissolved materials from a solution involve reduction of fines. In an embodiment, the method comprises: introducing a solution into a reactor, causing the dissolved materials in the solution to precipitate into crystals under a first reaction condition, adjusting the reaction condition from the first reaction condition to a second reaction condition, maintaining the reaction condition in the second reaction condition to cause a sub-population of the crystals to dissolve, and adjusting the reaction condition from the second reaction condition to the first reaction condition. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a reaction tank, a recycling path and at least an acid injector which is configured for dosing an acid into solution flow in the recycling path. | 01-15-2015 |
Andrea Britton, Coconut Creek, FL US
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20130331775 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 12-12-2013 |
Andrea (krensky) Britton, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20110144569 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 06-16-2011 |
20120035533 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 02-09-2012 |
20130324915 | STEPPER MOTOR DRIVEN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - A peritoneal dialysis system includes: an enclosure including an actuation surface and a door; a stepper motor housed by the enclosure; a pump head and a solid pump piston structurally linking the pump head to the stepper motor; and a disposable unit accepted by the enclosure, the disposable unit including a flexible membrane attached to a rigid piece, the actuation surface of the enclosure and the disposable unit so configured and arranged that when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head towards the door, the pump head physically contacts and stretches the membrane from a relaxed position to a stretched position, and when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head away from the door, the membrane follows the pump head and transitions from the stretched position to the relaxed position. | 12-05-2013 |
Barry Britton, Slatington, PA US
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20140009194 | PHASE LOCKED LOOP CIRCUIT WITH SELECTABLE FEEDBACK PATHS - In one embodiment, a phase locked loop (PLL) circuit in a device includes selectable feedback paths and a multiplexer. An internal feedback path is adapted to pass a first input clock signal to the PLL circuit during a low power operation mode of the device and an external feedback path is adapted to pass a second input clock signal to the PLL circuit during a normal operation mode of the device. The multiplexer is provided for selecting between the internal and external feedback paths. | 01-09-2014 |
Bruce Britton, Valencia, CA US
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20140089311 | SYSTEM. METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR CLASSIFYING PROBLEM QUERIES TO REDUCE EXCEPTION PROCESSING - A system, method, and computer-readable medium that facilitate classification of database requests as problematic based on estimated processing characteristics of the request are provided. Estimated processing characteristics may include estimated skew including central processing unit skew and input/output operation skew, central processing unit duration per input/output operation, and estimated memory usage. The estimated processing characteristics are made on a request step basis. The request is classified as problematic responsive to determining one or more of the estimated characteristics of a request step exceed a corresponding threshold. In this manner, mechanisms for predicting bad query behavior are provided. Workload management of those requests may then be more successfully provided through workload throttles, filters, or even a more confident exception detection that correlates with the estimated bad behavior. | 03-27-2014 |
Bruce Wayne Britton, Santa Clarita, CA US
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20130006921 | Method For Transferring Data into Database Systems - A method, computer program, and computer network are disclosed for transferring data to a database system. The method includes preparing a plurality of input records, each including a plurality of fields and a selector configurable to represent a plurality of states. For each input record of the plurality of input records, the following steps are performed. A state represented by the selector for an input record is read. Based on the state represented by the selector, a subset of the fields for the input record is transferred to the database system. | 01-03-2013 |
Charles Cutler Britton, Houston, TX US
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20140338983 | AIR-DRIVEN DEGASSER ASSEMBLY - Degasser assemblies, systems and methods, including an air-driven degasser assembly that includes a degasser having a drive shaft with a seal that inhibits intrusion of ambient air and an air motor having a motor shaft that drives the drive shaft. The motor shaft is distinct from or integral to the drive shaft, and the air motor is positioned to direct air leakage around the motor shaft away from the seal. | 11-20-2014 |
Charles L. Britton, Alcoa, TN US
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20090072964 | REMOTE SHOCK SENSING AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A low-power shock sensing system includes at least one shock sensor physically coupled to a chemical storage tank to be monitored for impacts, and an RF transmitter which is in a low-power idle state in the absence of a triggering signal. The system includes interface circuitry including or activated by the shock sensor, wherein an output of the interface circuitry is coupled to an input of the RF transmitter. The interface circuitry triggers the RF transmitter with the triggering signal to transmit an alarm message to at least one remote location when the sensor senses a shock greater than a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment the shock sensor is a shock switch which provides an open and a closed state, the open state being a low power idle state. | 03-19-2009 |
20090240217 | NOVEL MICROFABRICATED INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS TO TREAT RECURRENT CORNEAL EROSION - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device and method for treating recurrent corneal erosion. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of contacting an epithelium layer of a cornea with an array of glass micro-rods including a plurality of sharp features having a length that penetrates a Bowman's layer of the eye, wherein the plurality of sharp features of the array of glass micro-rods produces a plurality of punctures in the Bowman's layer of the eye that are of micro-scale or less. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method and device for drug delivery. In one embodiment, the device includes an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods, wherein the sharp feature includes a treated surface for delivering a chemical compound to the eye. | 09-24-2009 |
20090240271 | RETINAL INSTRUMENT - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of removing scar tissue from an eye that includes inserting a device including an array of micro-rods into an eye, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature; contacting a scar tissue with the array of micro-rods; and removing the array of micro-rods and the scar tissue from the eye. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a medical device for engaging a tissue including and an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods that is connected to the cannula, wherein the sharp feature of the at least one micro-rod is angled from a plane that is normal to a face of the base of the array of glass micro-rods. | 09-24-2009 |
20130310861 | RETINAL INSTRUMENT - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of removing scar tissue from an eye that includes inserting a device including an array of micro-rods into an eye, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature; contacting a scar tissue with the array of micro-rods; and removing the array of micro-rods and the scar tissue from the eye. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a medical device for engaging a tissue including and an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods that is connected to the cannula, wherein the sharp feature of the at least one micro-rod is angled from a plane that is normal to a face of the base of the array of glass micro-rods. | 11-21-2013 |
Christopher P. Britton, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110154093 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IDENTIFYING CYCLICAL BEHAVIORS - Methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying cyclical behaviors are provided. A method includes defining a time-based set of splines in an equation for a dataset, identifying a periodicity of a cycle derived from implementing the time-based set of splines on the dataset, and taking a responsive action as a result of identifying the periodicity of the cycle. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154131 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING INTELLIGENT MONITORING SERVICES - Methods, systems, and computer program products for intelligent monitoring services are provided. A method includes sampling data for a subject over a defined time period and calculating a normative value for the defined time period based on the sampled data. The method also includes monitoring incoming data for the subject, comparing a monitored value for the incoming data to the normative value, and generating a responsive action when the monitored value deviates from the normative value. | 06-23-2011 |
20130227133 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Program Products For Providing Intelligent Monitoring Services - Methods, systems, and computer program products for intelligent monitoring services are provided. A method includes sampling data for a subject over a defined time period and calculating a normative value for the defined time period based on the sampled data. The method also includes monitoring incoming data for the subject, comparing a monitored value for the incoming data to the normative value, and generating a responsive action when the monitored value deviates from the normative value. | 08-29-2013 |
20140379909 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Program Products For Providing Intelligent Monitoring Services - Methods, systems, and computer program products for intelligent monitoring services are provided. A method includes sampling data over a defined time period and calculating a normative value for the defined time period based on the sampled data. The method also includes monitoring incoming data, comparing a monitored value for the incoming data to the normative value, and generating a responsive action when the monitored value deviates from the normative value. | 12-25-2014 |
Claudia E. Britton, Aurora, OH US
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20120231987 | CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING POLYMER MICROEMULSION - A gelled cleaning composition is provided that includes a standard temperature and pressure (STP) liquid oil or STP malleable wax present from 0.1 to 9.9 total weight percent. An emulsifier is present from 0.01 to 10 total weight percent, along with an alkylene glycol present from 0.002 to 11 total weight percent. A microemulsion is present in the composition from 0.2 to 15 total weight percent. Water forms a majority of the composition such that the composition is monophasic for at least 4 months storage at 20° Celsius. The composition is well suited for use in a process to remove a lipophlic substance from hands or an inanimate substrate by applying the composition and after allow sufficient time for the substance to be softened or solubilized, removing the composition and at least a portion of the substance. Silicone gaskets, as well as other cured resins and paints are readily removed. | 09-13-2012 |
Clayton D. Britton, Effingham, IL US
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20140074001 | SHOULDER ORTHOSIS INCLUDING FLEXION/EXTENSION DEVICE - A shoulder orthosis includes an internal/external rotation device and a flexion/extension device. The internal/extension rotation device is configured to selectively facilitate internal rotation of a shoulder joint of a person and/or external rotation of the shoulder joint of the person. The flexion/extension device is configured to position the shoulder joint of the person in greater than 0 degrees of flexion and/or greater than 0 degrees of extension concurrently with the internal/external rotation device facilitating the internal rotation of the shoulder joint of the person and/or the external rotation of the shoulder joint of the person. | 03-13-2014 |
Clayton D. Britton, Newton, IL US
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20120101419 | SHOULDER ORTHOSIS INCLUDING FLEXION/EXTENSION DEVICE - A shoulder orthosis includes a shoulder therapy device adapted to provide treatment to a shoulder joint of a person, and a flexion/extension device. The flexion/extension device positions the shoulder joint in at least one of greater than 0 degrees of flexion and greater than 0 degrees of extension concurrently with the shoulder therapy device providing the treatment to the shoulder joint. In one example, the shoulder therapy device may be an abduction/adduction device and/or an internal/external rotation device. | 04-26-2012 |
Colin P. Britton, Lexington, MA US
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20130212128 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR QUERYING A RELATIONAL DATA STORE USING SCHEMA-LESS QUERIES - The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of searching an RDF triples data store of the type in which the triples are maintained in accord with a first storage schema. The method includes inputting a first query specifying RDF triples that are to be identified in the data store. That first query assumes either (i) that the triples are stored in a schema-less manner (i.e., with no storage schema) or (ii) that the triples are maintained in accord with a second storage schema that differs from the first. The method further includes generating, from the first query, a second query that specifies those same RDF triples, yet, that reflects the first storage schema. That second query can be applied to the RDF triples data store in order to identify and/or retrieve the desired data. | 08-15-2013 |
20140052779 | SURVEILLANCE, MONITORING AND REAL-TIME EVENTS PLATFORM - Systems and methods according to the invention provide a surveillance, monitoring and real-time events platform to (i) enable the integration and communication of information between government agencies and organizations specifically tasked with ensuring the security and safety of our nation and its communities, (ii) to integrate information systems from federal, state and/or local agencies (from disparate data sources if necessary) in order to obtain a single, real-time view of the entire organization, and (iii) to extract more complete, actionable information from their existing systems, thereby dramatically improving decision making speed and accuracy. | 02-20-2014 |
Dan Britton, Barrington, IL US
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20090211949 | SEPARATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SEPARATING MATERIALS - A separator system may include a first trough having an inlet end, a downstream, outlet end and a trough floor, a first screen section supported in the trough spaced from the trough floor, the first screen section having a first end and a second downstream end, a material-retaining surface disposed at the downstream end of the first screen section, the material-retaining surface disposed at an angle relative to the first screen section to limit the movement of material across the first screen section, and a vibratory generator coupled to the trough. The separator system may alternatively or in addition include a gate disposed at the end of the screen section, the gate having a first position and a second position. | 08-27-2009 |
David Britton, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120096557 | VARIABLE RISK ENGINE - The invention provides systems and methods for risk assessment using a variable risk engine. A method for risk assessment may comprise setting an amount of real-time risk analysis for an online transaction, performing the amount of real-time risk analysis based on the set amount, and performing an amount of time-delayed risk analysis. In some embodiments, the amount of real-time risk analysis may depend on a predetermined period of time for completion of the real-time risk analysis. In other embodiments, the amount of real-time risk analysis may depend on selected tests to be completed during the real-time risk analysis. | 04-19-2012 |
Dean Britton, New York, NY US
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20100017220 | Financing of Tenant Improvements - Methods for lease financing of tenant improvements. Improvements to a lease space are leased from a special purpose entity to a tenant under an improvements lease distinct from the space lease. The special purpose entity may be a legal entity owned under tax accounting rules by a landlord of the space. Financial statements of the special purpose entity may be consolidated with financial statements of the landlord. The special purpose entity may be capitalized by: (a) an equity investment by the landlord of at least three percent of the value of the tenant improvements and (b) debt issued by the special purpose entity of at least about eighty percent of the value of the tenant improvements, the debt being non-recourse against the special purpose entity, the landlord and the improvements and being secured by an absolute obligation of the tenant. The special purpose entity owns the improvements lease. Development of the tenant improvements may be financed by the special purpose entity. Rent payments under the improvements lease may have a present value at least equal to a value of the improvements at a time of commencement of the improvements lease. The improvements lease may be structured together with the space lease to support an accounting conclusion that the space lease and improvements lease are to be considered together as a single lease and classified as an operating lease. Rent payments under the improvements lease may be fully tax deductible to the tenant. | 01-21-2010 |
20120005111 | FINANCING OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS - Methods for lease financing of tenant improvements. Improvements to a lease space are leased from a special purpose entity to a tenant under an improvements lease distinct from the space lease. The special purpose entity may be a legal entity owned under tax accounting rules by a landlord of the space. Financial statements of the special purpose entity may be consolidated with financial statements of the landlord. The special purpose entity may be capitalized by: (a) an equity investment by the landlord of at least three percent of the value of the tenant improvements and (b) debt issued by the special purpose entity of at least about eighty percent of the value of the tenant improvements, the debt being non-recourse against the special purpose entity, the landlord and the improvements and being secured by an absolute obligation of the tenant. The special purpose entity owns the improvements lease. Development of the tenant improvements may be financed by the special purpose entity. Rent payments under the improvements lease may have a present value at least equal to a value of the improvements at a time of commencement of the improvements lease. The improvements lease may be structured together with the space lease to support an accounting conclusion that the space lease and improvements lease are to be considered together as a single lease and classified as an operating lease. Rent payments under the improvements lease may be fully tax deductible to the tenant. | 01-05-2012 |
Dennis Britton, Fairhaven, MA US
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20100144466 | GOLF BALL CORE HAVING MEDIUM POSITIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT AND HIGH SURFACE HARDNESS - A golf ball includes a single solid core having a surface hardness and a geometric center hardness. The core has an outer diameter of about 1.5 to 1.62 inches. An outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or polyurethane has a first hardness, and an inner cover layer, disposed between the core and the outer cover, has a second hardness greater than the first hardness and within 5 Shore C of the core surface hardness. The geometric center hardness is about 64 to 85 Shore C, and the core surface hardness is greater than 85 Shore C and harder than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 22 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. | 06-10-2010 |
Dennis Britton, North Dartmouth, MA US
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20110218054 | RUBBER OUTER COVERS FOR GOLF BALLS BASED ON ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE DIENE COPOLYMERS - A multi-piece golf ball comprising at least one component made of an ethylene-propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) rubber is provided. The multi-piece golf ball includes a cover, preferably a dual-cover having inner and outer cover layers. The outer cover is preferably made of the EPDM rubber material. The golf ball further includes an inner core, preferably a dual-core containing a center and surrounding outer core layer. The center may be made of a polybutadiene rubber composition and the outer core layer may be made of an EPDM rubber composition. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency, a soft feel, and good weatherability. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218055 | RUBBER CORES FOR GOLF BALLS BASED ON ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE DIENE COPOLYMERS - A multi-piece golf ball comprising at least one component made of an ethylene-propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) rubber is provided. The multi-piece golf ball includes a center and at least one surrounding core layer. The inner core is preferably made of polybutadiene rubber and the outer core layer is preferably made of an EPDM rubber composition. Preferably, the center hardness of the inner core is greater than the surface hardness of the outer core layer. The golf ball includes a cover of at least one layer, preferably a dual-cover having inner and outer cover layers. The resulting ball has high resiliency and a soft feel. | 09-08-2011 |
20130109504 | DUAL-CORE COMPRISING ZERO GRADIENT CENTER AND POSITIVE GRADIENT OUTER CORE LAYER | 05-02-2013 |
20130109506 | GOLF BALL COMPRISING A CORE HAVING A SHALLOW HARDNESS GRADIENT | 05-02-2013 |
20140256474 | GOLF BALL CORE HAVING MEDIUM POSITIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT AND HIGH SURFACE HARDNESS - A golf ball includes a single solid core having a surface hardness and a geometric center hardness. The core has an outer diameter of about 1.5 to 1.62 inches. An outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or polyurethane has a first hardness, and an inner cover layer, disposed between the core and the outer cover, has a second hardness greater than the first hardness and within 5 Shore C of the core surface hardness. The geometric center hardness is about 64 to 85 Shore C, and the core surface hardness is greater than 85 Shore C and harder than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 22 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. | 09-11-2014 |
20140295996 | GOLF BALL CORE HAVING MEDIUM POSITIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT AND HIGH SURFACE HARDNESS - A golf ball includes a single solid core having a surface hardness and a geometric center hardness. The core has an outer diameter of about 1.5 to 1.62 inches. An outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or polyurethane has a first hardness, and an inner cover layer, disposed between the core and the outer cover, has a second hardness greater than the first hardness and within 5 Shore C of the core surface hardness. The geometric center hardness is about 64 to 85 Shore C, and the core surface hardness is greater than 85 Shore C and harder than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 22 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. | 10-02-2014 |
Douglas Britton, Washington, DC US
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20130117850 | System and Method for Bidirectional Trust Between Downloaded Applications and Mobile Devices Including a Secure Charger and Malware Scanner - A system and method are described that will enable mobile smart devices, such as a cellular phones, PDAs, or iPads, smartphones, mobile payment systems, mobile healthcare systems, handheld law enforcement systems, and other types of tablet devices, to trust download applications and for the download applications to trust the mobile smart devices onto which they are downloaded. The system and method enables charging a mobile smart device and while charging the mobile smart device scans for malware and other viruses in the applications and the operating system on the mobile smart device. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117854 | System and Method for Bidirectional Trust Between Downloaded Applications and Mobile Devices Including a Secure Charger and Malware Scanner - A system and method are described that will enable mobile smart devices, such as a cellular phones, PDAs, or iPads, smartphones, mobile payment systems, mobile healthcare systems, handheld law enforcement systems, and other types of tablet devices, to trust download applications and for the download applications to trust the mobile smart devices onto which they are downloaded. The system and method enables charging a mobile smart device and while charging the mobile smart device scans for malware and other viruses in the applications and the operating system on the mobile smart device. | 05-09-2013 |
20130239216 | System and Method for Bidirectional Trust Between Downloaded Applications and Mobile Devices Including a Secure Charger and Malware Scanner - A system and method are described that will enable mobile smart devices, such as a cellular phones, PDAs, or iPads, smartphones, mobile payment systems, mobile healthcare systems, handheld law enforcement systems, and other types of tablet devices, to trust download applications and for the download applications to trust the mobile smart devices onto which they are downloaded. The system and method enables charging a mobile smart device and while charging the mobile smart device scans for malware and other viruses in the applications and the operating system on the mobile smart device. | 09-12-2013 |
20140082732 | System and Method for Bidirectional Trust Between Downloaded Applications and Mobile Devices Including a Secure Charger and Malware Scanner - A system and method are described that will enable mobile smart devices, such as a cellular phones, PDAs, or iPads, smartphones, mobile payment systems, mobile healthcare systems, handheld law enforcement systems, and other types of tablet devices, to trust download applications and for the download applications to trust the mobile smart devices onto which they are downloaded. The system and method enables charging a mobile smart device and while charging the mobile smart device scans for malware and other viruses in the applications and the operating system on the mobile smart device. | 03-20-2014 |
Douglas F. Britton, Roswell, GA US
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20110050872 | Augmented reality industrial overline systems and methods - Disclosed are product processing systems and methods for monitoring, inspecting and controlling baking, cooking and routing processes, and the like. Products are placed on and moved by a conveyor. Images of the moving products are generated, such as by an image acquisition system. The images are processed by a symbol generation system. Symbols are then displayed on selected moving products based upon predetermined criteria. The systems and methods may be used to process oven-cooked or oven-baked products to identify (via the projected symbols) products that are defective or otherwise unacceptable. The product processing systems may be used to process packages or items having barcodes or other identifying labels to display routing or other identifying information on the moving products. | 03-03-2011 |
Flip Britton, Chester Springs, PA US
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20120043446 | Revolving and Translating Tool Base - A translating and rotating tool base for equipment and tools having a base plate that can be securely mounted to an existing work surface, a middle plate attached to the base plate by sliding rails so that the middle plate can translate relative to the base, and an upper mounting plate attached to the middle plate by a turntable so that the upper section can rotate relative to the middle plate. The middle and upper plates are movable fore and aft relative to the base plate to allow the equipment piece mounted to the top surface to be moved to a more accessible position. The upper plate can also rotate relative to the lower and middle plates to allow even greater access to the rear portion of the equipment piece mounted to the top plate. | 02-23-2012 |
Frederick Scott Britton, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120034430 | SANITARY TISSUE PRODUCTS COMPRISING A SURFACE PATTERN AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Sanitary tissue products having a surface having a surface pattern and more particularly to sanitary tissue products having a surface having a surface pattern employing a first pattern overlaying a second pattern and methods for making same are provided. | 02-09-2012 |
Gerald Britton, Somerville, MA US
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20100161946 | CONTROLLING JITTERING EFFECTS - Methods and related systems for controlling jitter effects are disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
Howard Martin Britton, Upper Marlboro, MD US
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20150157973 | Filtration Device and Method - In one example, we describe a method and system that uses iron oxide as its sole sorbent, specifically micron-sized nano-porous iron oxide particles. The sorbent is housed inside a horizontally rotating sorbent bed. The horizontally rotating sorbent bed is housed inside of a larger secondary compartment. At the top of the secondary compartment, there is an escaped sorbent particle containment membrane. One example uses a self-cleaning horizontally rotating sorbent drum membrane design that unclogs particulates lodged in the membrane by reversing particulate air flow direction during a small portion (e.g., about 20 degrees) of each full 360 degree rotation of the drum. When air flow passes through the porous horizontally rotating sorbent drum's membrane, which occurs at the location where the rotating sorbent bed membrane comes into contact with the air feed manifold, particulates are air-dislodged from the inner facing surface of the drum's membrane. Other variations are discussed. | 06-11-2015 |
James Britton, El Paso, TX US
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20120019351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING COMPUTER SERVERS AND NETWORK APPLIANCES - A sensor board includes at least one sensor in communication with a controller having a single board address to facilitate sensor polling by standard, product-independent modules of a circuit board for a computer server or network appliance. Miniature low-cost sensor boards can be placed in multiple locations on circuit boards without the necessity of being specified and integrated into the circuit board during the design phase to reduce or eliminate associated design risks or delays. | 01-26-2012 |
James David Britton, El Paso, TX US
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20100155106 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL DIFFERENTIATION TO DETECT MISSING COMPONENTS ON A CIRCUIT BOARD - Implementations of the present invention may involve methods for providing an optical differentiation on a printed circuit board to assist in identifying a missing or improperly mounted component. The optical differentiation may be such that, when a component of the board is missing or improperly attached to the board, a distinct optical difference is created on the board in the visible or non-visible spectrum. Several implementations may create a visible color difference, a non-visible mark, a recognizable shape, texture change, cross hatching or other form of physical modification beneath the component or on the printed circuit board. Other implementations may include the optical differentiation within a silk-screen of the board or on an internal layer of the board. | 06-24-2010 |
20110061233 | RIB REINFORCEMENT OF PLATED THRU-HOLES - Systems and methods for providing mechanically reinforced plated through-holes (PTH) in PCBs, which advantageously allow improved soldering capabilities and reliability, are described herein. Such systems and methods are achieved by reducing the heat sinking effects of PTHs by providing one or more vias surrounding the PTHs to provide an electrical connection between the PTH and the internal and bottom conductive layers of a PCB. In this regard, the PTHs are spaced apart from at least one of the internal conductive layers (e.g., ground or power layers), so the heat sinking effects are reduced. This feature enables molten solder to substantially fill the entire PTH before freezing, thereby improving the mechanical and electrical connection between an electrical component and the PCB. One or more electrically-nonfunctional lands (or “rib reinforcements”) are provided in internal conductive layers to mechanically support the walls of the PCB. These rib reinforcements improve the mechanical strength of the PTHs without affecting the electrical performance and without impacting the ability to solder components to the PCB. | 03-17-2011 |
20110154659 | OPTIMIZING PCB POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS FOR LEAD FREE SOLDER PROCESSES - Apparatuses and methods that provide for enhanced connections between PTHs of multi-layer PCBs and electronic component leads, pins or the like. The apparatuses and methods improve the likelihood that the PTHs are completely filled with solder thereby advantageously allowing the PCBs to exhibit high mechanical and electrical reliability. Complete filling of PTHs is achieved by configuring the electrically conductive layers within the multi-layer PCB stack in a manner that reduces the heat sinking effects of the layers during the soldering process. In this regard, the PTHs may not directly contact all of the internal ground or power planes, so the heat sinking or heat transfer effects are reduced. This feature enables molten solder to substantially or completely fill an entire PTH before freezing. | 06-30-2011 |
Jane Eastman Britton, West Hartford, CT US
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20120310676 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR AUDITING WORKERS' COMPENSATION RELATED INVOICES - Disclosed herein are processor-executable methods, computing systems, and related technologies that may be used to audit invoices that have been repriced by Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs). The invoices relate to services that were rendered pursuant to a workers' compensation insurance policy issued by an insurance company. Data related to invoices that have been repriced by PPOs are stored in a database, and an audit application is used to audit the invoices by analyzing the data stored in the database. Auditing the data may include determining whether the repricing was performed accurately, and assembling and storing data that reflects the accuracy of the repricing. After the auditing is performed, reports may be generated based on the audit results. Further, actions may be taken based on the audit results, such as reimbursing service providers for underpaid invoices and/or updating contracts between the insurance company and the PPOs. | 12-06-2012 |
Jason Britton, Vista, CA US
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20110173540 | DYNAMIC USER INTERFACE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A user interface for a wireless communication device has a visual interface that includes multiple visual elements representing events of the same type where non-textual visual characteristics represent unique information of the events. Accordingly, the visual interface includes at least a first visual element representing a first event occurring at a wireless communication device and a second visual element representing a second event occurring at the wireless communication device and being of the same event type as the first event. The first visual element has a first non-textual visual characteristic representing first information related to the first event and the second visual element has a second non-textual visual characteristic representing second information related to the second event different from the first information. The event type is one of a received email event, a transmitted email event, a voice mail event, a missed call event, a received text message event, a sent text message event, a dialed call event, or a received call event. | 07-14-2011 |
20120169609 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FACILITATING CONTENT NAVIGATION - Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating content navigation. A method may include receiving an indication of flexing of a flexible display. The method may further include receiving an indication of a touch gesture input to a control area. The touch gesture may be input to the control area concurrent with flexing of the flexible display. The method may additionally include, responsive to flexing of the flexible display and the concurrent touch gesture, causing navigation through content. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
Jason A. Britton, Vista, CA US
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20110022308 | CALCULATING ROUTE AND DISTANCE ON COMPUTERIZED MAP USING TOUCHSCREEN USER INTERFACE - A method and apparatus for computing routes and distances on displayable, computerized maps are disclosed. The apparatus includes a user interface ( | 01-27-2011 |
Jason Adam Britton, Vista, CA US
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20130219308 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOVER-BASED SPATIAL SEARCHES ON MOBILE MAPS - An approach is provided for enabling hover-based interactions to define spatial searches on mobile maps. A user interaction manager causes, at least in part, a rendering of at least one user interface depicting mapping information. A user interaction manager then processes and/or facilitates a processing of one or more hover-based interactions with the at least one user interface to determine one or more parameters for one or more spatial searches over the mapping information. | 08-22-2013 |
Jay Payne Britton, Seattle, WA US
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20140129204 | STATE ESTIMATION FOR COOPERATIVE ELECTRICAL GRIDS - Aspects of state estimation for cooperative electrical grids are disclosed. State estimation of a local electrical grid can be based on a local grid model and local electrical grid information. The local state estimation can reflect interactions and interconnections with other electrical grids by determining state estimation solution information based on the local grid model, local electrical grid information, and remote state estimator solution information associated with the other electrical grid. As such, a local state estimator can be configured to receive and employ remote state estimator solution information. This can be in addition to the more conventional technique or receiving a remote grid model and remote electrical grid information to estimate the conditions of the remote electrical grid. Further, state estimation solution information can be incremental to further reduce the amount of information to be transferred and the time needed to accomplish transmission of the information. | 05-08-2014 |
Jonathan L. Britton, Knoxville, TN US
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20150035477 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF FAST BATTERY CHARGING WITH UNIVERSAL HIGH POWER INPUT SOURCE - Methods, electronic devices and USB charger apparatus are presented for fast USB charging, in which a high voltage master of the device detects a connected high voltage charger and selectively connects a current circuit to source or sink a current to or from one USB cable data signal conductor while providing a non-zero voltage to the other USB cable data signal conductor to configure the charger apparatus to provide charging power at a particular high voltage level above a nominal voltage level. | 02-05-2015 |
Kathryn H. Britton, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080270929 | Federating Legacy/Remote Content into a Central Network Console - Content from multiple remote/legacy consoles is aggregated within a central console to provide a single point-of-access for managing remote resources. Preferred embodiments deploy the central console as a network-accessible application, and this console application communicates with remotely-located console applications (and/or other locally-executing functions) that carry out tasks selected from the central console by an administrator and then return content generated by those tasks for rendering in the central console. The run-time environment used at the central console is not required to match the run-time environment of the remote/legacy consoles. | 10-30-2008 |
20080301552 | User-Created Metadata for Managing Interface Resources on a User Interface - A computer-implementable method enables a user to customize navigation of User Interface (UI) resources that are displayed on a computer User Interface (UI). A computer receives, from a user, an input of user-created metadata. This user-created metadata is associated with one or more UI resources that are depicted on a UI. In response to a user inputting specific metadata, the computer retrieves one or more UI resources that are associated with the specific metadata that has been input by the user. These retrieved one or more UI resources are displayed on the UI. | 12-04-2008 |
20090044152 | Using content aggregation to build administration consoles - Content aggregation is used to build administration consoles. Preferred embodiments enable providing a solution-based approach to information technology (“IT”) administration, whereby content can be flexibly arranged to provide a content view that is adapted for the IT solution deployed in a particular IT environment. In preferred embodiments, portal technology is used for the aggregation framework, and portlets are used for creating content. Alternatively, other approaches such as struts and tiles may be used. Preferred embodiments deploy an administration console as a Web-accessible application, and this console consolidates the administration interfaces for an arbitrary set of management operations, including administration of an arbitrary collection of hardware and/or software resources. Roles/permissions may be used when rendering content for the console, thereby customizing a view to individual end users (or user groups). | 02-12-2009 |
Kathryn Heninger Britton, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080244014 | PRODUCT, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE USER IDS IN INSTANT MESSAGING OR EMAIL COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - An invention is disclosed for enhancing communication with instant messaging (IM)/chat or email computer software applications by allowing a user to manage multiple user IDs by linking each different ID associated with that user thus allowing others to access that user regardless of the particular IM/chat or email system or account or session being accessed. | 10-02-2008 |
Larry N. Britton, Spicewood, TX US
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20110048721 | DI-FUNCTIONAL SURFACTANTS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - The present invention describes the synthesis and use of cleavable di-functional anionic surfactants for enhanced oil recovery applications and/or the use of sacrificial surfactants. | 03-03-2011 |
20140364347 | DI-FUNCTIONAL ANIONIC SURFACTANTS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - The present invention describes the synthesis and use of cleavable di-functional anionic surfactants for enhanced oil recovery applications and/or the use of sacrificial surfactants. | 12-11-2014 |
Laurence G. Britton, Charleston, WV US
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20100191005 | OXYGEN/HYDROCARBON RAPID (HIGH SHEAR) GAS MIXER, PARTICULARLY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE OXIDE - A gas mixer is disclosed which includes a vessel ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100204495 | HYDROCARBON/OXYGEN INDUSTRIAL GAS MIXER WITH WATER MIST - A hydrocarbon-containing gas is mixed with an oxygen-containing gas in a gas mixer in the presence of a water mist. The water mist surrounds and contacts entrained particles in either the oxygen-containing gas stream or the hydrocarbon-containing gas stream. The water acts to suppress and prevent ignition of the hydrocarbon gas in the mixer by serving as a sink for heat created by energetic collisions between such particles and structures within the gas mixer. The water mist also acts to quench ignition caused by such collisions. The water mist can be introduced into the gas mixer in a number of different configurations, including via nozzles injecting a mist into a hydrocarbon gas manifold or an oxygen gas manifold, nozzles placed within the gas mixer adjacent to ends of the oxygen supply pipes, and nozzles placed coaxially within the oxygen supply pipes in the gas mixer. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204496 | HYDROCARBON/OXYGEN INDUSTRIAL GAS MIXER WITH COARSE WATER DROPLET ENVIRONMENT TO REDUCE IGNITION POTENTIAL - A hydrocarbon-containing gas is mixed with an oxygen gas in a gas mixer in the presence of coarse water droplet environment, e.g., a ‘rainy’ or ‘driving rainstorm’ environment in which the water droplets generally have a size greater than 200 microns SMD. The water droplets surround and contact entrained particles in either the oxygen gas stream or the hydrocarbon-containing gas stream. The water acts to suppress, prevent and quench ignition of the hydrocarbon gas in the mixer which would otherwise be caused by energetic collisions between such particles and structures within the gas mixer. In one configuration the gas mixer includes water pipes having coarse water droplet-producing nozzles at the peripheral end thereof concentrically located within oxygen supply pipes. Additionally, nozzles introduce coarse water droplets into a pipe carrying the hydrocarbon gas and forming a mixing chamber for the hydrocarbon and oxygen gases. | 08-12-2010 |
20100263535 | WET SCRUBBING FOR REMOVING PARTICULATE SOLIDS FROM OXYGEN SUPPLY LINE - A method of mixing an oxygen gas with a hydrocarbon-containing gas includes the steps of wet scrubbing the oxygen gas in a wet scrubber, supplying oxygen gas from the wet scrubber to a gas mixer and mixing the oxygen gas with the hydrocarbon-containing gas in the gas mixer. Wet scrubbers for use in the method may take various forms, including packed-tower, bubble cap, and sparger-type wet scrubbers. The removal of the particulate matter reduces the risk of ignition of the hydrocarbon-containing gas in the gas mixer. The use of a wet scrubber in the oxygen supply line overcomes many problems currently faced with screen and filters, as per current practice. | 10-21-2010 |
20100307337 | LOW SHEAR GAS MIXER - A gas mixer ( | 12-09-2010 |
20130208559 | HYDROCARBON/OXYGEN INDUSTRIAL GAS MIXER WITH WATER MIST - A hydrocarbon-containing gas is mixed with an oxygen-containing gas in a gas mixer in the presence of a water mist. The water mist surrounds and contacts entrained particles in either the oxygen-containing gas stream or the hydrocarbon-containing gas stream. The water acts to suppress and prevent ignition of the hydrocarbon gas in the mixer by serving as a sink for heat created by energetic collisions between such particles and structures within the gas mixer. The water mist also acts to quench ignition caused by such collisions. The water mist can be introduced into the gas mixer in a number of different configurations, including via nozzles injecting a mist into a hydrocarbon gas manifold or an oxygen gas manifold, nozzles placed within the gas mixer adjacent to ends of the oxygen supply pipes, and nozzles placed coaxially within the oxygen supply pipes in the gas mixer. | 08-15-2013 |
Lauren E. Britton, Eagle, ID US
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20100108088 | COVER FOR PONYTAILS - Presented is a hair restraint which is placed on a user's ponytail to assist in keeping the ponytail tangle free during sleep. The device includes a drawstring, a drawstring lock, and may be utilized with a headband which gathers the hair and holds it into a ponytail while the device is attached. The ponytail can be formed in the back of the users head or more towards the top of the user's head to provide less of an obstruction while the user is sleeping. | 05-06-2010 |
Mark Britton, Seattle, WA US
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20090307237 | RATING SYSTEM THAT CHARACTERIZES ATTORNEYS BASED ON ATTRIBUTES - A hardware and/or software system for calculating attorney ratings. Data associated with an attorney is collected from a variety of sources. The collected data includes information that can be used to assess how well an attorney might handle legal issues. The data is used to determine values of one or more attributes associated with the attorney. One or more ratings may be calculated for the attorney based on the determined attributes. Each rating may be based on a weighted combination of two or more attributes. The ratings may be converted to a format that is more comprehensible to a consumer and presented to consumers of legal services in a variety of different forms. An unbiased assessment of attorneys in the form of a rating enables consumers of legal services to make more accurate and informed decisions when selecting an attorney. | 12-10-2009 |
20140257939 | RATING SYSTEM THAT CHARACTERIZES ATTORNEYS BASED ON ATTRIBUTES - A hardware and/or software system for calculating attorney ratings. Data associated with an attorney is collected from a variety of sources. The collected data includes information that can be used to assess how well an attorney might handle legal issues. The data is used to determine values of one or more attributes associated with the attorney. One or more ratings may be calculated for the attorney based on the determined attributes. Each rating may be based on a weighted combination of two or more attributes. The ratings may be converted to a format that is more comprehensible to a consumer and presented to consumers of legal services in a variety of different forms. An unbiased assessment of attorneys in the form of a rating enables consumers of legal services to make more accurate and informed decisions when selecting an attorney. | 09-11-2014 |
Mark Britton, Carter, OK US
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20140083709 | ACID SOLUBLE ABRASIVE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF USE - This disclosure is related to a method of treating a formation, a wellbore, or equipment in a wellbore. The method includes introducing a soluble abrasive material into a wellbore for various oil and gas operations. The method also includes introducing an acidic solution into the wellbore to dissolve at least a portion of the soluble abrasive material to allow for more efficient removal of the soluble abrasive material from the wellbore. | 03-27-2014 |
20150101795 | DOWNHOLE PACKER - A packer having at least two or more areas of relative rotation. The packer also incorporates a jet port, a highly debossed mandrel and/or a J-pin rotatably disposed within a drag block assembly for continuously and redundantly engaging a J-slot area disposed in the mandrel. The areas of relative rotation can be between the mandrel and piping above the packer, the drag block assembly and the mandrel, and the drag block assembly and the J-pin. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101811 | METHOD OF TREATING A DOWNHOLE FORMATION USING A DOWNHOLE PACKER - This disclosure is directed to a method of using a packer having at least two areas of relative rotation. The disclosure is further directed toward a method of using a packer incorporating a jet port, a highly debossed mandrel and/or a J-pin rotatably disposed within a drag block assembly for continuously and redundantly engaging a J-slot area disposed in the mandrel. | 04-16-2015 |
Mark S. Britton, Carter, OK US
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20110259602 | CHRISTMAS TREE INSTALLATION USING COILED TUBING INJECTOR - A method and system for installing a Christmas tree in place of a blowout preventer on a wellhead. The donut in the wellhead BOP is landed using a coiled tubing injector. Then the wellhead BOP then is removed and the Christmas tree is installed also using the same crane that supported the coiled tubing injector. This employs the coiled tubing rig already in use at the well site for a previous operation, such as plug drilling or perforating and fracturing. Notably, the system provides a second seal, such as a ceramic disk, below the donut, for added safety while the Christmas tree is installed. The tool string used to install the donut includes a safety union so that the tool string can be disconnected after the donut is landed and locked into place. | 10-27-2011 |
20120024538 | CHRISTMAS TREE INSTALLATION USING COILED TUBING INJECTOR - A method and system for installing a Christmas tree in place of a blowout preventer on a wellhead. The donut in the wellhead BOP is landed using a coiled tubing injector. Then the wellhead BOP then is removed and the Christmas tree is installed also using the same crane that supported the coiled tubing injector. This employs the coiled tubing rig already in use at the well site for a previous operation, such as plug drilling or perforating and fracturing. Notably, the system provides a second seal, such as a ceramic disk, below the donut, for added safety while the Christmas tree is installed. The tool string used to install the donut includes a safety union so that the tool string can be disconnected after the donut is landed and locked into place. | 02-02-2012 |
Michael Scott Britton, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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20090263110 | Soft start motor control using back-EMF - A method of controlling in-rush current to a DC motor is disclosed. The method may include operating the DC motor in a first mode including applying back-EMF across a relay coil to maintain the relay in an open configuration when the back-EMF is below a predetermined voltage. The method may also include operating the DC motor in a second mode including applying the back-EMF across the relay coil to maintain the relay in a closed configuration when the back-EMF is equal to or above the predetermined voltage. | 10-22-2009 |
Nona J. Britton, Eagle, ID US
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20100108088 | COVER FOR PONYTAILS - Presented is a hair restraint which is placed on a user's ponytail to assist in keeping the ponytail tangle free during sleep. The device includes a drawstring, a drawstring lock, and may be utilized with a headband which gathers the hair and holds it into a ponytail while the device is attached. The ponytail can be formed in the back of the users head or more towards the top of the user's head to provide less of an obstruction while the user is sleeping. | 05-06-2010 |
Owen Britton, Rapid City, SD US
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20140115854 | METHODS FOR COLD SPRAY REPAIR - Methods for aircraft component repair and reclamation are provided. Cold spraying aircraft panels include identifying a fastener hole in an aircraft panel in need of repair, capturing the location of the fastener hole, and depositing cold spray material about the fastener hole for reclaiming the aircraft panel. Any excess material may be removed. Cold spraying hydraulic lines includes identifying a surface of the hydraulic line in need of repair, aiming a cold spray nozzle at the surface of the hydraulic line and depositing a cold spray material on the surface of the hydraulic line. Excess cold spray material may be removed as needed. | 05-01-2014 |
Phillip E. Britton, White Marsh, VA US
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20150037767 | Forcible Entry Training Device - A forcible entry training simulator. The simulator has a clamping structure that allows for hinges to be affixed and cut by a trainee in the same manner as would have to be accomplished for forcible entry into a building. The simulator has plunge-cutting and lock-pulling simulators as well. In addition, the simulator has a stabilizing wheel structure utilized to allow easy transport and handling of the simulator. | 02-05-2015 |
Phillip R. Britton, Chester Springs, PA US
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20110287475 | Tissue Fixative Having Increased Viscosity - A gel fixative composition having increased, viscosity which fixes tissues as well as or better than standard liquid fixative solutions. The gel fixative compositions are less prone to leakage and are less likely to splash or spill from containers when they are mishandled. Because of their viscosity, they are less likely to penetrate surfaces and are more easily cleaned up if spilled. A method of making mixing biological fixative by mixing a solution of a biological fixative with a with a high-shear mixer at about 400 to 600 rpm; dispersing uniformly over time about 0.2 to about 2.0 weight percent of thickener while mixing for 2 to 10 minutes; increasing the mixing speed to about 1000 to 1500 rpm; and then, mixing for about 90 to 120 minutes so that a gel fixative composition is formed having a viscosity between about 1,000 cp and 200,000 cp. | 11-24-2011 |
Richard E. Britton, Winfield, IL US
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20080311946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING CONTROL PLANE CAPACITY - A system and method for dynamically provisioning control plane signaling capacity for each base site in a communication system. Each base site is configured to monitor at least one criteria, such as a control plane traffic throughput level, of at least one control channel. If the criteria indicate that that additional control plane signaling capacity is required, the base site assigns an available communication channel as an additional control channel to transmit control plane signaling and causes selected talk groups to move to the additional channel. If the criteria indicate that the control plane signaling capacity should be decreased, the base site selects a control channel to be de-assigned from the control plane and causes talk groups associated with the selected control channel to another available control channel. | 12-18-2008 |
Rick A. Britton, Leawood, KS US
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20140266687 | WIRELESS SECURITY SENSOR REGISTRATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide an automated method of associating a new security sensor with a control panel. In contrast to the former manual method, identification information for a new sensor is encoded within a radio frequency identification “RFID” component. The control panel includes a radio frequency identification interrogator that is able to receive the RFID code from the sensor. During installation, a technician may simply hold the sensor within the control panel's RFID component's reading range. The technician does not need to manually enter the identification number for each sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
Ryan M. Britton, Atlantic Highlands, NJ US
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20090120892 | BOTTLE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bottle delivery system and a method of utilizing the same. In one embodiment, a container comprises an interior volume for storing a first material, defined by at least a sidewall and a removable seal for accessing the interior volume, a plate integrally formed with the sidewall, comprising at least an aperture passing through the plate, and a side-cap rotatably connected to the plate on an outer surface of the sidewall, having an aperture on a surface of the side-cap adjacent to the plate, and containing a second material, wherein the second material may be introduced to the interior volume by rotating the side-cap and aligning the aperture in the surface of the side-cap with the aperture of the plate. | 05-14-2009 |
20090124433 | GOLF ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a golf assistance device and methods of utilizing the same. Embodiments of the present invention more specifically relate to a device for assisting novice golfers to better understand the game of golf, and a method of improving a golfer's skills by utilizing the same. In one embodiment, a golf assistance device comprises: a unitary housing, a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio data relating to the game of golf, a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing, a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing, and a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means, and an output. | 05-14-2009 |
20100122439 | MOBILE DEVICE ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an article holding apparatus affixed to the exterior of a mobile device for conveniently retaining personal articles therein. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing surface for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device, the securing surface having a securing means thereon, and an article retaining pocket for securely holding at least a removable article therein. In another embodiment, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing panel for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device and for supporting an article retaining portion, the securing panel having a securing means thereon, wherein the an article retaining portion protrudes from the securing panel, adjacent to the mobile device, and securely holds at least a removable article therein. | 05-20-2010 |
20100140873 | Portable Gaming Apparatus and Methods Thereof - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a portable gaming apparatus and methods of playing a game using the same. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable gaming apparatus, whereby a projectile is thrown by a first user at one of numerous targets on the portable gaming apparatus. In one embodiment, a portable gaming apparatus comprises a base for supporting a target, the target having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a plurality of enclosures, each enclosure positioned on a backside of the target substantially surrounding each aperture, wherein the target is separable from the base. | 06-10-2010 |
Ted W. Britton, Sunrise, FL US
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20100090677 | Detecting and Handling Coincidence in Particle Analysis - Methods and systems substantially eliminate data representative of coincident events from particle analyzer data. A fluid sample containing particles for analysis is prepared. Using an electrical or optical measurement device, signals are sensed. Each signal corresponds to events detected in a sub-sample of the fluid sample flowing through a measurement region in the particle analyzer. The existence of coincidence in the events is determined based on measuring a peak and first and second points of each of the signals. The first and second points have a signal value corresponding to a predetermined portion of the peak. Results data based upon the coincident events and non-coincident events is generated. The results data is then analyzed. In various examples, the method is applicable to a variety of particle types, and may be implemented on different types of particle analyzers including hematology analyzer and flow cytometers. | 04-15-2010 |
20100159605 | Method of Correction of Particle Interference to Hemoglobin Measurement - A method of correction of particle interference to hemoglobin measurement of a blood sample on a hematology analyzer is provided. The method includes mixing an aliquot of a blood sample with a lytic reagent to lyse red blood cells and forming a sample mixture; measuring absorbance of the sample mixture at a predetermined wavelength of a hemoglobin chromogen formed in the sample mixture, and obtaining an apparent hemoglobin concentration of the blood sample using obtained absorbance; measuring concentration and size of cellular particles remaining in the sample mixture; removing contribution of the cellular particles to the apparent hemoglobin concentration using the concentration and the size of the cellular particles to obtain a corrected hemoglobin concentration of the blood sample; and reporting the corrected hemoglobin concentration of the blood sample. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas Charles Britton, Carmel, IN US
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20080300266 | 1-(Hetero)Aryl-3-Amino-Pyrrolidine Derivatives for Use as Mglur3 Antagonists - The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I) which are useful for treating conditions associated with mGluR3 receptors, such as depression, schizophrenia and migraine, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the same. | 12-04-2008 |
20090253750 | 3-INDAZOLYL-4-PYRIDYLISOTHIAZOLES - The present invention provides 3-indazoyl-4-pyridylisothiazoles or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the same, as well as processes for preparing the same, and intermediates thereof. | 10-08-2009 |
William Grant Britton, Katy, TX US
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20090041820 | Functional polymer compositions - Functional polymer compositions and methods of forming such compositions are provided. The functional polymer compositions include at least 50 wt % of one or more polymer components; from 0.1 to 50 wt % of one or more fluids; and from 1 to 50 wt % of one or more active substrates. The combination of one or more fluids and one or more active substrates provides an article from such polymer composition with one or more special functional effects selected from moisturizing, anti-bacterial, disinfecting, anti-viral, anti-mildew, anti-mold, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, moisture/odor absorbing, fragrancing, insect repelling, anti-static and combinations thereof. The one or more fluids and one or more active substrates are released to the surface of polymer based articles. The functional polymer compositions are suitable for a wide range of end use applications including woven and non-woven fabrics. | 02-12-2009 |
Zachary E. Britton, Tuolumne, CA US
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20090019148 | Method and apparatus for internet traffic monitoring by third parties using monitoring implements - Disclosed is an internet traffic monitoring method that includes a network service provider analyzing an HTTP transaction involving an internet user client. The network service provider responds to the HTTP transaction by forwarding, to the internet user client, an interstitial web page including a monitoring implement. After forwarding the interstitial web page to the internet user client, the network service provider forwards web content, originally associated with the HTTP transaction, to the internet user client. | 01-15-2009 |