Sullivan, MN
Ann Sullivan, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20140082823 | PATIENT GOWN - A patient gown may be configured to improve a patient's comfort and modesty while still providing ease of use, including the don/doff process. A gown may be configured to fully cover the back side of a patient, thereby increasing their comfort and modesty, while still permitting a caregiver to quickly and easily gain access to the patient inside the gown when the need arises. | 03-27-2014 |
Brian Francis Sullivan, Medina, MN US
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20130330761 | WHOLE CELL ASSAYS AND METHODS - The disclosure provides methods for analysis of disease cell response to a therapeutic agent. In embodiments, a method comprises administering the therapeutic agent to a disease cell sample from the subject in a device that measures at least one physiological parameter of a cell; determining whether a change occurs in the physiologic parameter of the disease cell sample in response to the therapeutic agent as compared to a baseline measurement or the physiological parameter before administration of the therapeutic agent, and selecting the therapeutic agent that results in the change in the at least one physiologic parameter. In embodiments, the disease cells are whole, viable, and/or label free. | 12-12-2013 |
20150125894 | WHOLE CELL ASSAYS AND METHODS - The disclosure provides methods for analysis of disease cell response to a therapeutic agent. In embodiments, a method comprises administering the therapeutic agent to a disease cell sample from the subject in a device that measures at least one physiological parameter of a cell; determining whether a change occurs in the physiologic parameter of the disease cell sample in response to the therapeutic agent as compared to a baseline measurement or the physiological parameter before administration of the therapeutic agent, and selecting the therapeutic agent that results in the change in the at least one physiologic parameter. In embodiments, the disease cells are whole, viable, and/or label free. | 05-07-2015 |
Christopher Sullivan, Apple Valley, MN US
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20140175245 | PORTABLE CLAMP FOR HOCKEY EQUIPMENT - A clamp assembly configured for holding hockey sticks and hockey puck comprises an adjustable bracket having a generally square-shaped cross-section, the bracket being configured to hold shafts of four hockey sticks, and at least one puck clamp coupled to the adjustable bracket, the at least one puck clamp being configured to secure a hockey puck proximate to the adjustable bracket. | 06-26-2014 |
Christopher Sullivan, Golden Valley, MN US
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20100088168 | ACCOUNT APPLICATION PRODUCT, ASSOCIATED PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN ASSOCIATED APPLICATION - An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
20130092586 | ACCOUNT APPLICATION PRODUCT, ASSOCIATED PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN ASSOCIATED APPLICATION - An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
Dan Sullivan, Shoreview, MN US
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20100083807 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Systems and methods for detecting a finger position on the playing surface of an instrument are described. A sensor module located at a selected location of the playing surface emits light that is reflected or diffused by a finger or an object near the selected location. The reflected or diffused light is sensed by the sensor module, which generates a signal indicative of the amount of light detected. Based on the signal, a location of the finger or object is determined. When the finger placement corresponds to a specific note or effect, a digital signal is generated indicating the note or effect. | 04-08-2010 |
20100083808 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Systems and methods for detecting the movement of strings of an instrument are disclosed. According to some embodiments, one or more light emitting devices provide light to an array of photosensitive elements. One or more strings are disposed between the light emitting devices and the array such that the strings block a portion of the light form the light emitting devices over a portion of the array. A status of the one or more strings is determined based on the regions of detected and blocked light. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087254 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played. | 04-08-2010 |
20120210846 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played. | 08-23-2012 |
Daniel Sullivan, Medina, MN US
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20100268323 | Inflammation Accelerating Prosthesis - A prosthesis sleeve that is deployed within a patient's vessel at a damaged tissue area. The sleeve includes an inflammatory inducing section that releases materials near the damaged tissue to accelerate or enhance the immune response for a period of time sufficient to result in a smooth layer of repaired tissue. | 10-21-2010 |
Daniel Sullivan, Plymouth, MN US
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20090171444 | Two-Stage Scar Generation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation - The present invention seeks to provide an implant configured to utilize at least two different scar-generating mechanisms that are generated in sequential or overlapping stages. For example, in one embodiment the present invention provides an expandable device that can be positioned at a desired target location within a patient to generate mechanical ablation damage. After a predetermined amount of mechanical ablation has occurred, additional ablation damage is generated by a different source, such as energy delivery, drug delivery, or inflammatory material delivery. In this respect, the overall ablation scarring can be better controlled by utilizing the ablation techniques that are most appropriate at specific phases of a technique or locations within a patient. | 07-02-2009 |
Daniel Sullivan, Shoreview, MN US
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20110271187 | Musical Composition System - The invention herein concerns a system for permitting those with little or no musical training the ability to compose unique musical compositions from a variety of prerecorded loops. The loops can include sounds, musical phrases and the like and exist in various groupings designed to be compatible with one another in terms of key, beats per minute and musical style, such as, rock, blues or country. Where a loop is of a different grouping it can be easily and automatically modified in terms of pitch and tempo to be compatible with loops of another grouping. | 11-03-2011 |
20120036982 | Digital and Analog Output Systems for Stringed Instruments - Systems are shown herein for use in stringed musical instruments for producing digital frequency and volume data. A finger contact sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a finger board of the instrument. Further string movement sensor systems determine if one or more strings are being played. A control system processes information from the finger contacting and string movement sensor systems to generate a digital signal containing the frequency data corresponding to the finger contacting point on the finger board and volume data corresponding to the sensed movement of a corresponding string. | 02-16-2012 |
Daniel Sullivan, Carver, MN US
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20140210113 | ALIGNMENT MARK RECOVERY WITH REDUCED TOPOGRAPHY - When opaque films are deposited on semi-conductor wafers, underlying alignment marks may be concealed. The re-exposure of such alignment marks is one source of resulting surface topography. In accordance with one implementation, alignment marks embedded in a wafer may be exposed by removing material from one or more layers and by replacing such material with a transparent material. In accordance with another implementation, the amount of material removed in an alignment mark recovery process may be mitigated by selectively ashing or etching above a stop layer. | 07-31-2014 |
Daniel B. Sullivan, Edina, MN US
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20090220866 | PRE-ALIGNMENT MARKING AND INSPECTION TO IMPROVE MASK SUBSTRATE DEFECT TOLERANCE - A method includes determining defect types and defect locations on a mask blank and storing the defect types and the defect locations on the mask blank. The method further includes generating at least one alignment mark on the mask blank and selecting a mask pattern for the mask blank based on the defect types and the defect locations. Additionally, the method includes determining a positioning of the mask pattern on the mask blank, aligning a mask pattern generator with the mask blank in accordance with the positioning using the at least one alignment mark and forming the mask pattern in the mask blank using the mask pattern generator. | 09-03-2009 |
Daniel B. Sullivan, Carver, MN US
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20130089752 | Forming a Bridging Feature Using Chromeless Phase-Shift Lithography - An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed on a photolithography mask with an etching depth that causes a nominal phase difference of more than 180 degrees to energy passing through the photolithography mask. A corresponding photoresist feature is formed using the bridging feature. The phase difference may be chosen to minimize dimensional variation of the corresponding photoresist feature. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089753 | Forming a Bridging Feature Using Chromeless Phase-Shift Lithography - First and second anchor features are formed on a photolithography mask, each having a respective center point. An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed between the anchor features. The bridging feature is offset from the center points of the anchor feature to minimize distortions of a corresponding photoresist feature formed by the bridging feature | 04-11-2013 |
20130089813 | Forming a Bridging Feature Using Chromeless Phase-Shift Lithography - First and second anchor features are formed on a substrate via a chromeless photolithography process. An elongated bridging feature is formed between the anchor features on the substrate via the chromeless photolithography process. A distance between the anchor features is sufficient to minimize lateral displacement at a center portion of the bridging feature without significant reduction in mechanical stability of the bridging feature. | 04-11-2013 |
Daniel Boyd Sullivan, Carver, MN US
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20140209368 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH REDUCED TOPOGRAPHY - The formation of substrate electrical connections on thin film heads is one source of resulting surface topography. In accordance with one implementation, such topography can be reduced by a process that includes depositing a first layer of basecoat, creating electrical recessed vias in one or more plating processes, and depositing a second layer of basecoat on top of the electrical vias and on top of the first layer of basecoat. In one implementation, the first and second layers of basecoat have a combined height that is substantially equal to the height of the electrical recessed vias. In one implementation, the resulting topographical features are small enough that they can be planarized without creating a lack of uniformity in the total basecoat thickness across the wafer. | 07-31-2014 |
20140254338 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY FOR THIN FILM HEADS - Nanoimprint lithography can be used in a variety of ways to improve resolution, pattern fidelity and symmetry of microelectronic structures for thin film head manufacturing. For example, write poles, readers, and near-field transducers can be manufactured with tighter tolerances that improve the performance of the microelectronic structures. Further, entire bars of thin film heads can be manufactured simultaneously using nanoimprint lithography, which reduces or eliminated alignment errors between neighboring thin film heads in a bar of thin film heads. | 09-11-2014 |
Daniel E. Sullivan, Shoreview, MN US
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20090314157 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - A musical device is disclosed that performs a variety of user defined or user controlled activities. These activities include but are not limited to producing musical notes, determining, influencing or changing the sound, quality, voice, volume or other characteristics of a note, activating and coordinating the replay of stored loops, recording, editing and playing user created pieces previously produced and controlling peripheral devices such as lighting. The musical device uses a combination of strings and frets to locate notes on a fingerboard that a user may activate. As a result, the invention includes a system to generate a sound corresponding to a note selected and activated according to preselected parameters such as the voice (e.g., trumpet, violin). A user's intent to play a particular note can be confirmed by a system of sensors corresponding to each note position. | 12-24-2009 |
20130180389 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played. | 07-18-2013 |
David Sullivan, Excelsior, MN US
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20150371176 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION AND WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A communication and medical care management system using mobile application technology for use within the healthcare industry. The system enables faster, richer, and more direct communication within emergency departments, between departments, and between providers and their patients. It can coordinate busy healthcare resources to efficiently and effectively provide the proper care at the right place in time, resulting in cost savings. | 12-24-2015 |
David W. Sullivan, Champlin, MN US
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20080211358 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A very high density storage system comprising a storage grid having a number of storage cells and individual cargo carriers where a cargo carrier is stored in a storage cell. The storage system uses a unique set of individually actuatable gear drives on both the top and bottom of each storage cell, but installed at 90 degrees to each other, to move the cargo carrier to a specific storage cell. Software controls and manages the location of each cargo carrier such that when a specific cargo carrier is desired, software instructions cause the cargo carriers to be shuffled within the storage grid until the desired cargo carrier is located at the desired position, such as an unloading position. | 09-04-2008 |
Garry J. Sullivan, Rochester, MN US
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20100043059 | Trusted Electronic Communication Through Shared Vulnerability - A method for using shared vulnerability to provide trusted communication services between systems is disclosed. For example, a server may deny access to a service which renders it vulnerable to an untrusted client unless access to a useful vulnerability is received from the client. That is, the server may trust the client because any misuse by the client may result in the server exploiting the shared vulnerability. A system may request access to a service on another system to perform some transaction. Upon receiving this request, the server may determine a vulnerability of the client useful in deterring or stopping unwanted actions. The server may request access to this vulnerability. Once this vulnerability has been granted to the server, the server may then grant access to the requested service to the client. | 02-18-2010 |
20120308011 | INTEGRATED KEY SERVER - A computer program product for integrated key serving is provided. The computer program product includes a tangible storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method. The method includes using a smart card of two or more smart cards with a support element of two or more support elements to create an encryption key and storing the encryption key in an encrypted file that can only be decrypted by the smart card and the support element used to create the encryption key. | 12-06-2012 |
Jeffrey Morris Sullivan, Bemidji, MN US
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20140262055 | WASTE WATER EVAPORATOR - An atomizer for use in waste water evaporation includes a motor having a rotor shaft, at least one conduit for receiving the waste water, a housing supporting the motor and the at least one conduit, and a hub having a plurality of holes for distributing waste water in the form of water droplets. The motor is a variable speed motor and is cooled by waste water flowing through the at least one conduit. The hub is connected to the rotor shaft and spins at a variable speed with the rotor shaft. The atomizer may be used in a waste water evaporation system that further includes an anemometer and a control system. The control system receives a wind speed input from the anemometer and provides a signal to the variable speed motor to adjust the speed of the variable speed motor and hub, thereby adjusting the water droplet size in response to varying wind conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin Sullivan, Plymouth, MN US
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20080217938 | REACHING AID AND METHOD FOR THE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED - A reaching aid allowing a physically impaired user to retrieve one or more distant items is discussed. The reaching aid includes an apparatus body, a handle, a retrieving hook, and optionally a retrieving probe. The handle may be pivotally coupled with the apparatus body on a proximal end portion and may optionally include a limb support. One or both of the retrieving hook or the retrieving probe are disposed at a distal end portion of the apparatus body and may be movable both longitudinally and rotatably using an actuating arm member. A method of manufacturing and a method of using the reaching aid are also discussed. | 09-11-2008 |
Melani Sullivan, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130292266 | DEVICES AND METHODS RELATING TO ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORS - A system for testing for analytes in a sample of biological fluid includes a test strip that defines a cavity for receiving the sample. At least two sets of electrodes are adjacent the sample cavity, including one for measuring one property of the sample, and another for measuring one or more other properties of the sample, such as temperature and/or the presence or magnitude of confounding variables. The measurements are combined to yield the desired result. At least one set of working and counter electrodes each have a plurality of elongated “fingers” interdigitated with those of the other electrode in the set. The gaps between fingers can be quite small, so that the two electrode sets together can operate in a small measurement volume of sample. Additional electrodes can be included that measure the presence or sufficiency of the sample, and additional traces on the strip can act as configuration identifiers. | 11-07-2013 |
Paul J. Sullivan, Plymouth, MN US
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20100191036 | NONDESTRUCTIVE FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE - Fluid transfer device may be configured as a vacuum pump particularly suited for nondestructive transfer of fluids, including blood and blood constituents. Fluid transfer device may be used for assisting in the pumping of blood through a patient's heart for reducing the load on the patient's heart, so that sheer forces are reduced, and blood pressure on the inner walls of the heart is reduced. Pump may be used as an implanted cardiac assist device, such as an aortic assist device, a ventricular assist device, or as a complete artificial heart. Industrial applications include the pumping of fluids, including destructible fluids such as foodstuff with or without food constituents of various sizes within the foodstuff. Food and other fluids may be stored until they are dispensed. By use of a vacuum, the inventive fluid transfer device may be operated at no more than atmospheric pressure. In addition, a pre-charged pressure tank may be used dependent on the application requirements, such as in the case where fluid pressure of the pumped fluid, including the backpressure of body fluids, in the case where pressure greater than atmospheric is required to sufficiently expel pumped fluid. | 07-29-2010 |
Ryan Sullivan, Rochester, MN US
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20110037241 | AUTOMATIC PNEUMATIC/ELECTRICAL COUPLER SYSTEM FOR TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION VEHICLES - A powered coupling system is configured to interconnect utility lines such as fluid and/or electric lines of a vehicle tractor to a trailer. A curved track is mounted to a frame of the tractor, and the system includes pneumatic and/or electrical connectors that move along the curved track to align the connectors with a corresponding connectors on a trailer. A linear actuator causes the connectors on the tractor to shift vertically to connect and disconnect the connectors on the tractor to connectors on the trailer. The curved track permits alignment of the connectors on the tractor with the connectors on the trailer even if the trailer is not in a straight line with the tractor. | 02-17-2011 |
Timothy L. Sullivan, Nashwauk, MN US
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20100263482 | SEPARATOR AND CRUSHER OF MINERALS WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY AND METHOD THEREOF - One aspect provides for the separating of two or more joined materials by heating with microwaves, thereby producing differential thermal expansion of the materials. The pieces to be treated are exposed to microwave energy, producing differing rates of heating, and therefore expansion, of the differing materials making up the treated pieces of material. The differential thermal expansion of the differing materials will cause sufficient strain to separate the differing materials. Separation can be enhanced in some cases by following microwave heating with rapid cooling of the treated material. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263483 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING MINERALS - One aspect is a method of recovering minerals. The method includes heating aggregated minerals with microwave energy. The aggregated minerals consists of at least a first and a second mineral bound together, the first and second minerals each having different differential thermal expansion rates such that fractures occur between the minerals of the aggregated minerals. The fractured minerals are subjected to microwave heating to induce fractures between and separation of the at least first and second minerals, and also to ultrasound energy causing further size reduction. The fractured and size-reduced minerals are heated with microwave energy. The fractured and size-reduced minerals consist of metal-containing materials, such that metal-containing materials are heated to at least the melting temperature of one of the metals in the metal-containing materials. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264136 | MICROWAVE PELLET FURNACE AND METHOD - One aspect is a microwave furnace including a conveyor for conveying a first material layer, and a second material layer carried on the first material layer, through the furnace. A microwave heating zone is configured for heating the second material layer with a microwave generator as the conveyer conveys the layers through the microwave heating zone. The second material layer consists of a metal-containing material. A direct heat zone is configured for heating the second material layer with a direct heat source as the conveyer conveys the layers through the direct heat zone. A discharge is provided for discharging the material layers out of the microwave furnace. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264241 | ULTRASONIC CRUSHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - One aspect is an ultrasonic crusher including a pipe system having at least one elutriator. A pump is configured to pump a slurry through the pipe system and the at least one elutriator. A first ultrasound sonotrode is configured proximate to the at least one elutriator. | 10-21-2010 |
20120043314 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING MINERALS - One aspect is a method of recovering minerals. The method includes heating aggregated minerals with microwave energy. The aggregated minerals consists of at least a first and a second mineral bound together, the first and second minerals each having different differential thermal expansion rates such that fractures occur between the minerals of the aggregated minerals. The fractured minerals are subjected to microwave heating to induce fractures between and separation of the at least first and second minerals, and also to ultrasound energy causing further size reduction. The fractured and size-reduced minerals are heated with microwave energy. The fractured and size-reduced minerals consist of metal-containing materials, such that metal-containing materials are heated to at least the melting temperature of one of the metals in the metal-containing materials. | 02-23-2012 |
Timothy P. Sullivan, Apple Valley, MN US
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20100323653 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MATRIXED ADAPTIVE EQUALIZING FOR COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS CONFIGURED TO AN ANTENNA ARRAY - An apparatus and method for signal optimization is disclosed. This disclosure relates to improved device and method for improving performance and reducing cosite interference for an antenna array. More particularly, this description relates to a device and method for equalizing signals for communication receivers, and more particularly, to a device and method for matrixed adaptive equalizing configured to a plurality of antennas for receiving one or more signals each designated for one of a plurality of receivers. | 12-23-2010 |