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Ryan A. Bruskevith, Mentor, OH US
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20130078153 | BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY FOR VHP UNIT WITH REMOVABLE DIFFUSER - A system for decontaminating an enclosure that defines a region. The system includes a decontamination unit for generating a vaporized sterilant. The decontamination unit includes a housing that defines a chamber therein. An inlet and an outlet of the housing fluidly communicate with the chamber. A bulkhead assembly connects the decontamination unit to the enclosure. The bulkhead assembly includes a barrier assembly for sealing an opening of the enclosure. The membrane traverses the opening of the enclosure. A first port and a second port allow the carrier gas to flow through the membrane. A frame assembly seals the barrier assembly into the opening of the enclosure. An outlet conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the decontamination unit to the region of the enclosure. A return conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the enclosure to the decontamination unit. | 03-28-2013 |
Ryan A. Buccafurri, Royal Oak, MI US
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20130047965 | PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND MODULES FOR VEHICLES - Propulsion systems for vehicles are provided. The propulsion system includes an engine and a module. The module includes a fuel pump, a check valve, and a relief valve. The fuel pump is configured to supply fuel flow having a pressure. The check valve is configured to receive the fuel flow from the fuel pump, and to allow passage of the fuel flow to the engine. The relief valve is coupled to the fuel pump and configured to release a portion of the pressure of the fuel flow. The relief valve is disposed upstream of the check valve. | 02-28-2013 |
20130233283 | BIMETALLIC THERMOSTATIC FLOW VALVE FOR DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS - A fuel system for a diesel engine is provided that includes a fuel supply tank module for storing fuel. The fuel supply tank module includes a fuel pump module reservoir which has an in-tank low pressure lift pump and a bimetallic thermostatic flow valve. The fuel system also includes a fuel filter module for filtering fuel pumped from the fuel supply tank module, a high pressure pump for pumping fuel from the fuel filter module, a diesel engine for receiving fuel from the high pressure pump, and a fuel return line for returning fuel to the bimetallic thermostatic flow valve. The bimetallic thermostatic flow valve includes a bimetallic element in thermal communication with the returning fuel. The bimetallic element deflects in response to the thermal communication so that returning fuel flows to at least one of the fuel pump module reservoir and the in-tank low pressure lift pump. | 09-12-2013 |
Ryan A. Chernik, St. Paul, MN US
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20120018458 | METERED DOSING BOTTLE - An apparatus and method for accurately measuring and dispensing a predetermined amount of product from a dispensing system to a given surface area is disclosed. The dispensing system ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120307431 | CONTROLLER ENCLOSURE, MOUNTING AND ORIENTATION OF SAME - A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312390 | MOBILE CLEANING SYSTEM - A mobile cleaning system ( | 12-13-2012 |
20130062364 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCT - A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. The product identifier is selected for a consumable product. The product identifier is displayed at or near a location on a dispensing system, or where access to the consumable product is provided. The system uses a product identifier having product and/or brand information for one or more consumable products. A window is provided in a body of a dispenser or dispensing system for viewing the product identifier associated with the consumable product therein. | 03-14-2013 |
20140263459 | PRODUCT AND DISPENSING EQUIPMENT HOUSING - A primary outer housing component for equipment is disclosed. The housing may be configured to include two or more opposing continuous curvature forms, a form outlined generally defined by a series of arcs, a forward facing primary surface having a compound curve, and a secondary surface having a compound curve. The primary surface may be configured to have at least one roundtangle feature and one or more primary touch points. | 09-18-2014 |
Ryan A. Davis, Raleigh, NC US
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20140258442 | INTELLIGENT CATEGORIZATION OF BOOKMARKS - System, method, and computer program product, comprising, responsive to accessing a first electronic page in a browser, collecting metadata from the first electronic page, determining: (i) a set of existing data structures to store bookmarks for electronic pages in the browser, each data structure in the set of existing data structures representing an associated category for electronic pages, and (ii) a preference for using the existing data structures to store bookmarks for electronic pages, and, responsive to receiving an indication to bookmark the first electronic page, identifying, based on the metadata, the existing data structures, and the preference for using the existing data structures, a first data structure in which to store the bookmark for the first electronic page, presenting the first data structure for approval, and responsive to receiving approval for the first data structure, storing a bookmark for the first electronic page in the first data structure. | 09-11-2014 |
20140258823 | INTELLIGENT CATEGORIZATION OF BOOKMARKS - System, method, and computer program product, comprising, responsive to accessing a first electronic page in a browser, collecting metadata from the first electronic page, determining: (i) a set of existing data structures to store bookmarks for electronic pages in the browser, each data structure in the set of existing data structures representing an associated category for electronic pages, and (ii) a preference for using the existing data structures to store bookmarks for electronic pages, and, responsive to receiving an indication to bookmark the first electronic page, identifying, based on the metadata, the existing data structures, and the preference for using the existing data structures, a first data structure in which to store the bookmark for the first electronic page, presenting the first data structure for approval, and responsive to receiving approval for the first data structure, storing a bookmark for the first electronic page in the first data structure. | 09-11-2014 |
20160048912 | ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC BUDGETING - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for adaptively, dynamically managing a budget adjusts budget categories in response to a potential purchase exceeding the target amount of one budget category and creating an overage. Certain budget categories may have an adjustable target amount while other budget categories may have fixed target amounts and, thus, the budget categories with adjustable target amounts may be adjusted or modified in order to accommodate an overage in another budget category. The budget categories to be modified may be selected based on various priorities and may be suggested to the user for modification upon selection. | 02-18-2016 |
20160048928 | ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC BUDGETING - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for adaptively, dynamically managing a budget adjusts budget categories in response to a potential purchase exceeding the target amount of one budget category and creating an overage. Certain budget categories may have an adjustable target amount while other budget categories may have fixed target amounts and, thus, the budget categories with adjustable target amounts may be adjusted or modified in order to accommodate an overage in another budget category. The budget categories to be modified may be selected based on various priorities and may be suggested to the user for modification upon selection. | 02-18-2016 |
Ryan A. Dedrickson, Pewaukee, WI US
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20140262394 | IMPACT TOOL - An impact tool includes a housing, a motor having an output shaft defining a first axis, a drive shaft rotatably supported by the housing about a second axis oriented substantially normal to the first axis, and an impact mechanism coupled between the motor and the drive shaft and operable to impart a striking rotational force to the drive shaft. The impact mechanism includes an anvil rotatably supported by the housing and coupled to the drive shaft, and a hammer coupled to the motor to receive torque from the motor and impart the striking rotational force to the anvil. The impact tool also includes a locking mechanism operable to selectively lock the drive shaft relative to the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
Ryan A. Dedrickson, Eau Claire, WI US
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20130025416 | BOX WRENCH WITH SPLIT GEAR BODY AND INTERCHANGEABLE DRIVE INSERT - A tool that includes an interchangeable drive head and a split gear body for transmitting torque to the drive head. The compact nature of the split gear body allows for an automatic power means, for example, an electric or air motor, to supply torque through the split gear body into the interchangeable drive head. Further, the interchangeable drive head includes a gear that is positioned around a receiving portion for receiving a head of a workpiece, so that the interchangeable drive head itself is part of the gear assembly. The above structure allows for a compact design while still allowing for an automatic power means to transmit the torque to the workpiece. | 01-31-2013 |
Ryan A. Dusheke, Dunlap, IL US
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20120192626 | Zinc Oxide Sulfur Sensors and Methods of Manufacture Thereof - A sensor is disclosed for determining a sulfur concentration in a liquid, such as a liquid fuel. The sensor includes a substrate that is at least partially coated with zinc oxide and, more specifically, zinc oxide microstructures. The zinc oxide microstructures have a crystal lattice structure that is oriented in the (002) plane, are oxygen-deficient and have a rod-like microstructure. If the substrate is conductive, it may be connected directly to a working electrode which is connected to a potentiometer which, in turn, is connected to a reference electrode. If the substrate is non-conductive, the conductive layer can be deposited on the substrate prior to deposition of the zinc oxide to form a working electrode. An application of a constant current (or voltage) to either electrode will result in a voltage across (or current flow between) the working and reference electrodes. | 08-02-2012 |
Ryan A. Fergus, Omro, WI US
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20140318099 | MULTI-BLADE MOWER DECK WITH MULCH/SIDE DISCHARGE CONVERSION - A multi-blade mower deck with mulch/side discharge conversion includes a mulch gate mounted under the mower deck and connected to a vertical hinge under the mower deck. The mulch gate extends to the right and rearwardly around a portion of a perimeter of the right cutting chamber. A mulch gate lever on top of the mower deck is connected to the vertical hinge and pivots the mulch gate between the mulching position and a side discharge position. A baffle is removably attached under the mower deck and blocks a portion of a flow passage through the side skirt at the right of the right cutting chamber. | 10-30-2014 |
Ryan A. Franking, Madison, WI US
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20100108490 | MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR FUNCTIONALIZATION OF METAL OXIDES - Disclosed herein are methods for functionalizing metal oxides, including tin dioxide. The methods comprise contacting at least one linker precursor comprising a first functional group to a metal oxide and exposing the linker precursor to UV light. The first functional group covalently binds to the metal oxide via a UV light induced reaction. The linker precursor may be an alkene having a vinyl group or an alkyne having an ethynyl group. Other molecules, such as biomolecules and dye molecules, may be bound to the linker precursors. The functionalized metal oxides may be used alone or as coatings on a substrate and find use in a variety of devices, including biosensors and dye sensitized solar cells. | 05-06-2010 |
Ryan A. Gawel, Bristol, CT US
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20110137672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR NURSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM DECISIONS - According to some embodiments, historical claim data may be stored in a computer storage unit. The historical claim data may be used to train and verify a predictive model, the predictive model being associated with an evaluation of claim transactions to determine whether to refer each claim transactions to a nurse intervention program. Data for current claim transactions may be processed, and the trained and verified predictive model may be applied to the data for the current claim transactions to generate a respective output for each of the current claim transactions. Some of the current claim transactions may be selectively routed to a case management center associated with the nurse intervention program based on the outputs generated by the predictive model. | 06-09-2011 |
20130346097 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA RELATING TO NURSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM DECISIONS - According to some embodiments, historical claim data may be stored in a computer storage unit. The historical claim data may be used to train and verify a predictive model, the predictive model being associated with an evaluation of claim transactions to determine whether to refer each claim transactions to a nurse intervention program. Data for current claim transactions may be processed, and the trained and verified predictive model may be applied to the data for the current claim transactions to generate a respective output for each of the current claim transactions. Some of the current claim transactions may be selectively routed to a case management center associated with the nurse intervention program based on the outputs generated by the predictive model. | 12-26-2013 |
20150269338 | Computer System for Medical Triage Determinations and Related System Interactions - According to some embodiments, historical claim data may be stored in a computer storage unit. The historical claim data may be used to train and verify a predictive model, the predictive model being associated with an evaluation of transactions to determine whether to refer each transaction to an intervention program. Data for current transactions may be processed, and the trained and verified predictive model may be applied to the data for the current transactions to generate a respective output for each of the current transactions. Some of the current transactions may be selectively routed to a management computer associated with the intervention program based on the outputs generated by the predictive model. | 09-24-2015 |
Ryan A. Geris, Kitchener CA
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20100213842 | METHOD OF DRIVING A FLASH DEVICE AND A NUMBER OF LOADS POWERED BY A BATTERY AND HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A handheld electronic device includes a processor; a battery; a flash device; a number of loads powered by the battery; and a flash driver outputting a flash current to the flash device. The processor determines a temperature operatively associated with the battery and different voltage values corresponding to different combinations of the loads as a function of the determined temperature, and starts the flash device at a predetermined flash current value. The flash driver selects a corresponding different voltage value as a function of: (a) a determined number of the loads which are active, or (b) a current flowing from the battery; determines the battery voltage, and if the battery voltage is less than or equal to the corresponding different voltage value, reduces the flash current below the predetermined flash current value until the battery voltage is greater than the corresponding different voltage value. | 08-26-2010 |
20120068599 | METHOD OF DRIVING A FLASH DEVICE AND A NUMBER OF LOADS POWERED BY A BATTERY AND HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A handheld electronic device includes a processor; a battery; a flash device; a number of loads powered by the battery; and a flash driver outputting a flash current to the flash device. The processor determines a temperature operatively associated with the battery and different voltage values corresponding to different combinations of the loads as a function of the determined temperature, and starts the flash device at a predetermined flash current value. The flash driver selects a corresponding different voltage value as a function of: (a) a determined number of the loads which are active, or (b) a current flowing from the battery; determines the battery voltage, and if the battery voltage is less than or equal to the corresponding different voltage value, reduces the flash current below the predetermined flash current value until the battery voltage is greater than the corresponding different voltage value. | 03-22-2012 |
Ryan A. Heckendorf, Rochester, MN US
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20080229007 | Enhancements to an XDR Memory Controller to Allow for Conversion to DDR2 - A memory control apparatus includes a data stream format converter and a physical layer converter. The data stream format converter is configured to convert an incoming data stream that has a data stream format corresponding to a first memory type into a format-converted data stream that has a data stream format corresponding to a second memory type. The second memory type is different from the first memory type. The physical layer converter is configured to convert the format-converted data stream into a physical-layer-converted data stream that has at least one physical parameter corresponding to the second memory type. The format-converted data stream has at least one physical parameter corresponding to the first memory type. | 09-18-2008 |
Ryan A. Henkensiefken, Campbell, CA US
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20120097072 | CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS FOR DECREASING THE RATE OF WATER VAPOR EMISSIONS FROM CONCRETE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - Cementitious compositions and processes for preparing and using the cementitious compositions are provided. The cementitious compositions are characterized by the property of a reduced or an attenuated water vapor emission from a cementitious mix and a concrete formed therefrom. | 04-26-2012 |
Ryan A. Jansen, Kirkland, WA US
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20150288747 | USER INTERFACE CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION - A user interface control that has different logic components for processing different role logic depending on a role that is played by the user interface control. The user interface control may also have a general function component that performs general functions that may be common across multiple user interface controls. Also, a protocol for use in communicating between two user interface controls to establish a communications link. A first user interface control requests information from a second user interface control, which then obtains the requested information. The second user interface control then provides the requested information to the first user interface control, and then awaits the validation of the requested information. | 10-08-2015 |
Ryan A. Johnson, Ransom, IL US
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20140127036 | PLUNGER WITH OUTLET VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR PLUNGER PUMPS - A plunger pump includes a housing with a discharge valve in communication with an outlet. The housing includes a bore that slidably accommodates a plunger. The housing also includes an inlet. The plunger has a closed proximal end connected to an actuator and a distal end with an outlet valve. The plunger also includes a sidewall with an opening that is in communication with the inlet of the housing. Fluid flows through the inlet and through the opening and into the plunger. When the plunger is retracted away from the discharge valve, the outlet valve of the plunger opens thereby providing fluid for the housing bore. As the plunger is moved towards the discharge valve, pressure in the housing bore increases thereby opening the discharge valve and permitting the pressurized fluid to exit through the outlet. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127058 | PUMP DISCHARGE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A plunger pump includes a housing with a discharge valve in communication with an outlet. The housing includes a bore that slidably accommodates a plunger. The housing also includes an inlet. The plunger has a closed proximal end connected to an actuator and a distal end with an outlet valve. The plunger also includes a sidewall with an opening that is in communication with the inlet of the housing. Fluid flows through the inlet and through the opening and into the plunger. When the plunger is retracted away from the discharge valve, the outlet valve of the plunger opens thereby providing fluid for the housing bore. As the plunger is moved towards the discharge valve, pressure in the housing bore increases thereby opening the discharge valve and permitting the pressurized fluid to exit through the outlet. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127062 | VARIABLE CAPACITY PLUNGER PUMP - A plunger pump includes a housing with a discharge valve in communication with an outlet. The housing includes a bore that slidably accommodates a plunger. The housing also includes an inlet. The plunger has a closed proximal end connected to an actuator and a distal end with an outlet valve. The plunger also includes a sidewall with an opening that is in communication with the inlet of the housing. Fluid flows through the inlet and through the opening and into the plunger. When the plunger is retracted away from the discharge valve, the outlet valve of the plunger opens thereby providing fluid for the housing bore. As the plunger is moved towards the discharge valve, pressure in the housing bore increases thereby opening the discharge valve and permitting the pressurized fluid to exit through the outlet. | 05-08-2014 |
Ryan A. Jurgenson, Hutchinson, MN US
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20080212107 | Apparatus and method for measuring suspension and head assemblies in a stack - An optical measurement device for determining at least two parameters of a measurement location of a surface of at least one workpiece positioned in a known coordinate system is described. The device comprises a first light source providing a first measurement beam. The first measurement beam is directed at a first surface of a workpiece. The device also comprises a second light source providing a second measurement beam. The second measurement beam is directed at a second surface of a workpiece facing opposite the first surface. Further, the device comprises a first system of receiving optics. The first system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the first measurement beam. The first system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the first light source. Further still, the device comprises a second imaging system. The second system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the second measurement beam. The second system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the second light source. | 09-04-2008 |
Ryan A. Kaisaer, Leesburg, IN US
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20120041486 | Method and Apparatus for Fracture Fixation - A method for supporting a first bone portion relative to a second bone portion can include: (a) aligning the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion, (b) forming a bore extending through the first bone portion and the second bone portion through a void defined by opposing surfaces of the first and second bone portions after the aligning of the first bone portion with the second bone portion, (c) disposing a pin in the bore to span the void, wherein the pin includes a coupler, (d) drawing a self-locking, adjustable suture construct coupled to the coupler through the bore by withdrawing the pin from the bore, and (e) compressing the first bone portion and the second bone portion between a first anchor and a second anchor coupled to the suture construct by tensioning the suture construct. | 02-16-2012 |
Ryan A. King, San Mateo, CA US
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20090222493 | Enabling Synchronization With A Difference Unaware Data Source - A system and a method are disclosed for updating a master data list with data from a difference unaware information repository and a difference aware information repository. A master synchronization engine synchronizes to the difference unaware information repository and the difference aware information repository via connectors coupled to each information repository. The difference unaware information repository simply exports all the data stored within the repository to its respective connector. The connecter determines the changes made to the data since the last synchronization and the changes are forwarded to the master synchronization engine. The difference aware information repository is capable of determining the changes made to the stored data since the last synchronization and simply forwards the changes to its connector. Each connector forwards the changes to the data in their respective information repositories to a database which updates the master data list. | 09-03-2009 |
20110289053 | ENABLING SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A DIFFERENCE UNAWARE DATA SOURCE - A system and a method are disclosed for updating a master data list with data from a difference unaware information repository and a difference aware information repository. A master synchronization engine may synchronize to the difference unaware information repository and the difference aware information repository via connectors coupled to each information repository. The difference unaware information repository exports all the data stored within the repository to its respective connector. The connecter determines the changes made to the data since the last synchronization and the changes are forwarded to the master synchronization engine. The difference aware information repository is capable of determining the changes made to the stored data since the last synchronization and forwards the changes to its connector. Each connector forwards the changes to the data in their respective information repositories to a database which updates the master data list. | 11-24-2011 |
20140164319 | ENABLING SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A DIFFERENCE UNAWARE DATA SOURCE - A system and a method are disclosed for updating a master data list with data from a difference unaware information repository and a difference aware information repository. A master synchronization engine may synchronize to the difference unaware information repository and the difference aware information repository via connectors coupled to each information repository. The difference unaware information repository exports all the data stored within the repository to its respective connector. The connector determines the changes made to the data since the last synchronization and the changes are forwarded to the master synchronization engine. The difference aware information repository is capable of determining the changes made to the stored data since the last synchronization and forwards the changes to its connector. Each connector forwards the changes to the data in their respective information repositories to a database which updates the master data list. | 06-12-2014 |
Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck, San Francisco, CA US
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20160053697 | SKIP FIRE TRANSITION CONTROL - Methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire operation of an engine in order to help smooth the transitions. Generally, firing fractions transitions are implemented gradually, preferably in a manner that relatively closely tracks manifold filling dynamics. In some embodiments, the commanded firing fraction is altered each firing opportunity. Another approach contemplates altering the commanded firing fraction by substantially the same amount each firing opportunity for at least a portion of the transition. These approaches work particularly well when the commanded firing fraction is provided to a skip fire controller that includes an accumulator functionality that tracks the portion of a firing that has been requested, but not delivered, or vice versa. In various embodiments, commanded firing fraction changes are delayed relative to initiation of the change in throttle position to help compensate for inherent delays associated with changing the manifold air pressure. | 02-25-2016 |
Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck, Ferndale, MI US
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20100077995 | CONTROLLED CONDENSATE COLLECTION AND EVACUATION FOR CHARGE AIR COOLER - A condensate extractor assembly is provided for collecting and evacuating condensate from inside a charge air cooler in an internal combustion engine assembly. The condensate extractor assembly includes a sump that is attached to or formed in the charge air cooler. The sump is adapted to drain and collect condensate from the charge air cooler. A hose is fluidly coupled at one end to the sump, and fluidly coupled at a second end to the intake manifold. The hose is configured to evacuate condensate from the sump and distribute it directly to the intake manifold in response to the pressure gradient generated by the engine assembly when in an on-state. The hose defines an orifice that restricts the flow of air and condensate through the hose. A filter is fluidly coupled to the hose, fluidly intermediate the orifice and the sump member. | 04-01-2010 |
Ryan A. Lingmann, Oregon City, OR US
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20090314379 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING FENCING MATERIAL - A tool for fastening fencing material to a post with a staple. The tool includes a base plate; first and second handles; first and second crimping arms, and a cam operatively engaged with the first handle. A slide is operatively engaged with the cam. The first and second handles and the first and second crimping arms are pivotally interconnected and attached to the base plate so that when the first and second handles are pivoted towards one another from an open position, the cam advances the slide, which advances the staple so that the crimping arms may crimp the staple to the fence post. A method for attaching the staple to a fence post is also described and claimed. An inventive staple is also disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
Ryan A. Littich, Shorewood, IL US
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20140275506 | ALKENYL GLYCOSIDES AND THEIR PREPARATION - An alkenyl glycoside is prepared by reacting a metathesis-derived unsaturated fatty alcohol containing 10 to 30 carbon atoms with either (1) a reducible monosaccharide or composition hydrolyzable to a reducible monosaccharide, or (2) a hydrocarbyl glycoside produced by reacting an alcohol containing up to 6 carbon atoms with a reducible monosaccharide or composition hydrolyzable to a reducible monosaccharide. Each of these reactions is performed in the presence of an acid catalyst and under conditions sufficient to form the alkenyl glycoside or hydrocarbyl glycoside. The preferred alkenyl glycosides are 9-decen-1-yl glycoside; 9-dodecen-1-yl glycoside; 9-tridecen-1-yl glycoside; 9-pentadecen-1-yl glycoside; 9-octadecen-yl glycoside; or 9-octadecen-1,18-diyl glycoside. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275580 | GLYCITAN ESTERS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND THEIR PREPARATION - A method is disclosed for making an unsaturated glycitan ester by reacting intramolecular condensates of glycitols having four or more carbons with a metathesis-derived unsaturated fatty acid in the presence of an alkaline catalyst and under conditions sufficient to form the aforesaid unsaturated glycitan fatty ester. A composition is also disclosed comprising a compound of the following structure: | 09-18-2014 |
20150307469 | Glycitan Esters of Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Preparation - A method is disclosed for making an unsaturated glycitan ester by reacting intramolecular condensates of glycitols having four or more carbons with a metathesis-derived unsaturated fatty acid in the presence of an alkaline catalyst and under conditions sufficient to form the aforesaid unsaturated glycitan fatty ester. A composition is also disclosed comprising a compound of the following structure: | 10-29-2015 |
Ryan A. Londot, St. Joseph, MI US
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20110060240 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEUROMONITORING EQUIPMENT - A system and method to detect fracture in a pedicle portion of a vertebra. The system includes a longitudinal member adapted for insertion into a pedicle and a sensor including first and second electrical contacts for connection to first and second portions of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member includes a head portion having an opening extending axially within the longitudinal member. A conducting rod is positioned within the opening and is electrically coupled to the longitudinal member distal from the head portion. An insulating sleeve is interposed between the longitudinal member and the conducting rod, where the longitudinal member and the conducting rod form an electrically conductive path for connection to first and second contacts, respectively. The sensor is adapted to detect a breach in a pedicle based on a change in an electrical impulse signal between the first and second contacts. | 03-10-2011 |
Ryan A. Mikolaizik, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20160082899 | ROOF DRIP MOLDING ATTACHMENT - An improved attachment assembly for attaching a trim piece to a vehicle body panel. The trim assembly for attachment to a body panel of a vehicle including a trim piece having an inner surface, a mounting portion connected to the inner surface, the mounting portion having at least one indentation, an engagement clip adapted to securely connect to the mounting portion of the trim piece, the mounting portion adapted to slide into the clip into a secured portion, the engagement clip connected to the body panel of the vehicle and at least one engagement arm connected to the engagement clip, the at least one engagement arm having an inwardly facing protrusion adapted to connect with the indentation of the mounting portion as the mounting portion slides into an installed position. | 03-24-2016 |
Ryan A. Miller, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20120125090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DIAGNOSE EXHAUST GAS SENSOR DETERIORATION - In a method and system to diagnose exhaust gas sensor deterioration, an automobile includes an exhaust gas system. The exhaust gas system has a fuel delivery system, an engine, a catalytic converter, an exhaust gas sensor, a processor, and/or a memory. The fuel delivery system supplies fuel which is combined with air to form a mixture combusted by the engine to generate exhaust. The processor controls the air-fuel ratio of the mixture based on the air-fuel ratio data of the exhaust detected by the exhaust gas sensor. The catalytic converter reduces pollutants in the exhaust. The processor analyzes the air-fuel ratio data to determine one or more time constants of a step response for rich to lean fuel operations and/or lean to rich fuel operations. The processor compares the time constants to a predetermined time constant threshold to determine if the exhaust gas sensor has malfunctioned. | 05-24-2012 |
Ryan A. Neuweg, Kansas City, MO US
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20100324966 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING CREDIT AND DEBT COLLECTION - A system and method for enhancing assignment of debtor accounts to a plurality of collection parties is presented. The preferred embodiment is capable of optimizing the way by which individual performance entities are assigned to collect on actionable individual debtor accounts by a creditor. An analysis solution uses algorithms to analyze gathered data and to provide a score to each collection party based upon the traits of the individual collection parties, debtor accounts, creditor, externally acquired data, and constraints upon all of the parties involved. The system and method are also capable of enhancing an individual borrower's credit score depending on the risk involved with providing credit to that particular borrower based upon the collectability upon default. | 12-23-2010 |
20140114839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING CREDIT AND DEBT COLLECTION - A system and method for enhancing assignment of debtor accounts to a plurality of collection parties is presented. The preferred embodiment is capable of optimizing the way by which individual performance entities are assigned to collect on actionable individual debtor accounts by a creditor. An analysis solution uses algorithms to analyze gathered data and to provide a score to each collection party based upon the traits of the individual collection parties, debtor accounts, creditor, externally acquired data, and constraints upon all of the parties involved. The system and method are also capable of enhancing an individual borrower's credit score depending on the risk involved with providing credit to that particular borrower based upon the collectability upon default. One embodiment of the invention would include a risk analysis and compliance assessment system for supply entities to evaluate potential performance entities or other entities. | 04-24-2014 |
20150112744 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING CREDIT AND DEBT COLLECTION - A system and method for enhancing assignment of debtor accounts to a plurality of collection parties is presented. The preferred embodiment is capable of optimizing the way by which individual performance entities are assigned to collect on actionable individual debtor accounts by a creditor. An analysis solution uses algorithms to analyze gathered data and to provide a score to each collection party based upon the traits of the individual collection parties, debtor accounts, creditor, externally acquired data, and constraints upon all of the parties involved. The system and method are also capable of enhancing an individual borrower's credit score depending on the risk involved with providing credit to that particular borrower based upon the collectability upon default. One embodiment of the invention would include a risk analysis and compliance assessment system for supply entities to evaluate potential performance entities or other entities. | 04-23-2015 |
Ryan A. Rensvold, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120173274 | VALIDATED HEALTHCARE CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRACTICES - A validated healthcare facility cleaning and sanitizing system provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to cleaning and sanitizing practices at a hospital or other healthcare facility. The validated hospital cleaning system identifies hospital vectors of contamination; that is, sources through which hospital acquired infections (HAIs) may be spread. The validated system defines a plurality of modules within a healthcare facility, each having an associated cleaning process map designed to meet the particular cleaning and/or sanitizing needs and challenges faced by that module. Various stages of the cleaning process map include validation points, at which certain parameters designed to ensure proper cleaning and/or sanitizing of the module are verified. | 07-05-2012 |
20140108039 | VALIDATED HOSPITAL CLEANING AND SANITATION PRACTICES - A validated healthcare facility cleaning and sanitizing system provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to cleaning and sanitizing practices at a hospital or other healthcare facility. The validated hospital cleaning system identifies hospital vectors of contamination; that is, sources through which hospital acquired infections (HAIs) may be spread. The validated system defines a plurality of modules within a healthcare facility, each having an associated cleaning process map designed to meet the particular cleaning and/or sanitizing needs and challenges faced by that module. Various stages of the cleaning process map include validation points, at which certain parameters designed to ensure proper cleaning and/or sanitizing of the module are verified. | 04-17-2014 |
Ryan A. Richter, Saint Joseph, MO US
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20150360917 | POLE GUIDE COVER - A sacrificial polymer pole guide cover for the use of covering one or more pole guide tongs in a pole guide. The pole guide cover has a generally arcuate body presenting a length and that is curved along the length. The pole guide cover further presents a concave interior surface along the length and a convex exterior surface along the length. A channel is formed in at least a portion of the length of the convex exterior surface. The channel is shaped to complementally receive at least a portion of a pole guide tong. The pole guide cover also has a mounting assembly for removably mounting the pole guide cover to the pole guide tong. | 12-17-2015 |
Ryan A. Saunders, Bellvue, CO US
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20160097476 | AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING SHOWER ARM JOINT - The present disclosure includes an embodiment of a coupling for fluid pathways, such as for use in connecting showerheads to a fluid source. The coupling includes a fixed member, a movable member rotatably connected to the fixed member, and a locking assembly connected to the fixed member and received within the movable member. In response to a rotational force exceeding a predetermined threshold the locking assembly permits rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member and when the rotational force drops below the predetermined threshold, the locking assembly prevents rotation of the movable member to the fixed member. | 04-07-2016 |
Ryan A. Scatena, Gilroy, CA US
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20120285627 | Elastomer Bonded Item and Method for Debonding - An item, such as a sputtering target assembly or an electrostatic chuck, comprised of a first substrate; a metallization layer adhered to a surface of the first substrate; a second substrate; and an elastomer layer positioned between the metallization layer and the second substrate. In another embodiment, a debonding layer, such as a solder material, is positioned between the elastomer layer and the second substrate for allowing the item to be disassembled after use by heating the item up to the approximate melting point of the debonding layer. | 11-15-2012 |
20140020845 | Method For Debonding Items With Reactive Multilayer Foil - An apparatus comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, a bonding layer positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate, the bonding layer holding the first substrate and the second substrate together, and a reactive layer embedded in the bonding layer. The reactive layer can generate sufficient thermal energy to cause the first substrate to separate from the second substrate without damaging at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate when the reactive layer is activated, and is preferably comprised of a reactive multilayer foil. | 01-23-2014 |
Ryan A. Smith, Sachse, TX US
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20140327486 | RC Oscillator - In an electronic device, an RC oscillator generally includes a resistor, a capacitor and at least one inverter. The resistor and capacitor generate a time-varying voltage. The time-varying voltage is provided to the at least one inverter to cause a clock signal to propagate therethrough. The clock signal propagates with a time delay that is at least partially dependent on a supply voltage. The supply voltage is adjusted to maintain the time delay at almost a constant value. | 11-06-2014 |
Ryan A. Smith, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20140331473 | Apparatus and Method for Installation of a Frame Assembly to a Body - An apparatus and method for installation of a frame assembly to a body may include a tooling assembly configured to support a frame assembly, the tooling assembly being positioned with respect to a body, wherein the frame assembly is positioned with respect to the body at a plurality of predetermined engineering locations. | 11-13-2014 |
Ryan A. Smith, Monaca, PA US
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20130313088 | CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER INCLUDING INDICATOR CIRCUIT - A circuit interrupter includes an enclosure; a first terminal; a second terminal; separable contacts electrically connected between the first and second terminals; an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts; and an indicator circuit electrically interconnected with the second terminal The indicator circuit is structured to indicate occurrence of a signal at the second terminal. The signal has a frequency substantially greater than a power line frequency. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314837 | APPARATUS FOR A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER - An apparatus includes an enclosure; a connector structured to mechanically and electrically engage a power circuit; a transmitter structured to transmit a signal having a frequency substantially greater than a power line frequency to the connector; and a user interface structured to cause the transmitter to transmit the signal to the connector. | 11-28-2013 |
Ryan A. Sothen, Auburn, AL US
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20090142234 | Multi-element structured arrays (MESA's) for cost effective and high efficiency treatment of fluids - Multi-Element Structured Arrays (MESAs) present an effective approach to utilizing high pressure drop media that previously were cost prohibitive for use in a traditional filter element. The operational velocity is significantly slowed by the incorporation of numerous elements; thus, eliminating the Darcian flow resistances of the media. The MESAs are readily fitted with two or more replaceable “filter elements” that are able to employ commercially available media, microfibrous entrapped catalyst/sorbent media, unique multilayers and more. A model capable of estimating pressure drop for flow through a pleated filter is able to be used as a design tool to predict minimum initial pressure drop, maximum filtration area, and preferred media properties with respect to permeability versus thickness thus allowing the filtration system's dirt holding capacity, filtration efficiency and operational energy cost and filtration operational and total ownership costs such as blower energy, filter procurement and shipping, maintenance personnel, filter disposal, inventory and storage, cost of money and more to be improved. | 06-04-2009 |
Ryan A. Sothen, Houston, TX US
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20150158788 | Process for Producing Phenol - Provided is a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, in which a benzene feed stream is subjected to each of the following treatment steps: treating the feed stream with at least one adsorbent and fractionating the feed stream to remove components having a different boiling point than benzene. The treatment steps are carried out in any order and produce a treated benzene feed stream. The treated benzene feed stream is then contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a hydroalkylation catalyst in a hydroalkylation unit under conditions effective to produce a reaction product containing cyclohexylbenzene. | 06-11-2015 |
20150203419 | Process for Producing Cyclohexylbenzene - In a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, benzene is reacted with cyclohexene under alkylation conditions effective to produce an alkylation effluent comprising cyclohexylbenzene and a polycyclohexylbenzene. A first feed comprising at least a portion of the alkylation effluent is then fed to a first separation device, where the first feed is separated into at least a first fraction containing cyclohexylbenzene and a second fraction containing the polycyclohexylbenzene, the second fraction also comprising an oxygenated hydrocarbon. At least a portion of the oxygenated hydrocarbon is removed from at least a portion of the second fraction in a second separation device to obtain a second feed. The second feed may then be reacted in a transalkylation or dealkylation reactor to convert at least part of the polycyclohexylbenzene to additional cyclohexylbenzene. | 07-23-2015 |
Ryan A. Vanriper, Bloomington, MN US
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20110238979 | Device for Preventing, Detecting and Responding to Security Threats - A device to prevent, detect and respond to one or more security threats between one or more controlled hosts and one or more services accessible from the controlled host. The device determines the authenticity of a user of a controlled host and activates user specific configurations under which the device monitors and controls all communications between the user, the controlled host and the services. As such, the device ensures the flow of only legitimate and authorized communications. Suspicious communications, such as those with malicious intent, malformed packets, among others, are stopped, reported for analysis and action. Additionally, upon detecting suspicious communication, the device modifies the activated user specific configurations under which the device monitors and controls the communications between the user, the controlled host and the services. | 09-29-2011 |
Ryan A. Vanriper, Maple Grove, MN US
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20080222709 | Method for verification via information processing - Identification servers are small, perhaps embedded, systems that can be used as subsystems of a tracking and verification system. An identification server can obtain identification data when a trigger, called an identification event, occurs. The identification server can store the identification data in a database module with a key. The identification server can send a message containing the identification data or the key to a set of subscribing clients. Subscribing clients, such as a central database or a graphical user interface, are clients that subscribe to receive messages from the identification server. An identification server can trigger off of an identification message sent by another identification server. | 09-11-2008 |
Ryan A. Van Sluyters, Ada, MI US
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20160061429 | DISPLAY LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system including a low voltage frame, a puck magnetically joinable with the frame, a lighting array, and an elongated electrical connector joining the puck and the lighting array. The puck can be selectively positioned along the low voltage frame in a variety of different locations. The puck can be constructed from a polymeric material molded over electrical connectors, and optionally a power feed, such as a cable jack. The electrical connectors can be magnetized so that the electrical connectors are magnetically attracted to power rails on the low voltage frame to establish electrical coupling of the connectors to the power rails, while physically securing the puck in a fixed location along the low voltage frame. The power rails can be constructed from magnetic stainless steel, optionally coated with black oxide from a hot black oxide coating process. | 03-03-2016 |
Ryan A. Zaveruha, Stratford, CT US
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20160066394 | NETWORKED, WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE - A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway. | 03-03-2016 |
Ryan A. Zaveruha, Milford, CT US
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20090278479 | NETWORKED, WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE - A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, for example, floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, for example, individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, for example, a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway. | 11-12-2009 |
20110025497 | OCCUPANCY SENSORS PROGRAMMED TO DETERMINE LOSS OF LAMP LIFE AS LAMP IS USED - Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically maximize lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage. | 02-03-2011 |
20120119655 | Occupancy Sensors Programmed To Determine Loss Of Lamp Life As Lamp Is Used - Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage. | 05-17-2012 |
20120248987 | Occupancy Sensors Programmed To Determine Loss Of Lamp Life As Lamp Is Used - Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage. | 10-04-2012 |
20140217903 | NETWORKED, WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE - A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway. | 08-07-2014 |