O'Brien, US
Aaron O'Brien, Munster, IN US
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20080259614 | Lighting Fixture Mounting Platform - A mounting platform for a lighting fixture comprising a substantially flat plate and an integral cutting guide. The integral cutting guide includes an aperture formed through the substantially flat plate and a flange formed around a perimeter of the aperture. The flange and the substantially flat plate preferably intersect in a curve and the flange forms an angle of less than (90) degrees with respect to the bottom surface. The mounting platform also includes elongated slots for securing the mounting platform to a ceiling support member. The elongated slots are preferably of a sufficient length to allow the mounting platform to be secured to the ceiling support member to allow placement of the integral cutting guide between the ceiling support member and a second ceiling support member wherein the span between the ceiling support member and the second ceiling support member is in the range of (16 to 24) inches. | 10-23-2008 |
20100020551 | Recessed lighting fixture - A recessed lighting fixture comprises a base plate mountable in an opening in a room ceiling or wall, the base plate defining spaced apart front and back surfaces wherein the front surface is substantially flat and aligned with the surface of the ceiling or wall when mounted thereon, capable of being plastered and painted to match the ceiling or wall into which it is installed, the plate having an opening to allow light to pass through. A two-part, expandable housing substantially surrounds the base plate, the housing consisting of an upper and lower assembly, with the base plate secured to the lower portion and the lower portion adjustably mounted to the upper portion of the housing. A curved dome is adjustably mounted adjacent the back surface of the base plate, contained within the housing and centered on the light opening. | 01-28-2010 |
Barbara O'Brien, Gorham, ME US
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20090098576 | Feline Pancreatic Lipase - Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Host cells comprising a vector containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. The generation of monoclonal antibodies that specifically binds to the feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, and cell lines secreting the monoclonal antibodies. Methods for determining the presence or amount of feline pancreatic lipase in a biological sample. The methods include using standards or calibrators of recombinant feline pancreatic lipase to quantify the lipase in a sample. Devices and kits for performing methods for detecting feline pancreatic lipase in biological samples. | 04-16-2009 |
20100267131 | Feline Pancreatic Lipase - Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Host cells comprising a vector containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. The generation of monoclonal antibodies that specifically binds to the feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, and cell lines secreting the monoclonal antibodies. Methods for determining the presence or amount of feline pancreatic lipase in a biological sample. The methods include using standards or calibrators of recombinant feline pancreatic lipase to quantify the lipase in a sample. Devices and kits for performing methods for detecting feline pancreatic lipase in biological samples. | 10-21-2010 |
Barry O'Brien, Chandler, AZ US
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20120061672 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THEREOF - Some embodiments include a method of providing a semiconductor device. The method can include: (a) providing a flexible substrate; (b) depositing at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate, wherein the deposition of the at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate occurs at a temperature of at least 180° C.; and (c) providing a diffusion barrier between a metal layer and an a-Si layer. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 03-15-2012 |
Barry H. O'Brien, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20080245706 | SOIL SEPARATOR AND SAMPLER AND METHOD OF SAMPLING - A soil sampler includes a fluidized bed for receiving a soil sample. The fluidized bed may be in communication with a vacuum for drawing air through the fluidized bed and suspending particulate matter of the soil sample in the air. In a method of sampling, the air may be drawn across a filter, separating the particulate matter. Optionally, a baffle or a cyclone may be included within the fluidized bed for disentrainment, or dedusting, so only the finest particulate matter, including asbestos, will be trapped on the filter. The filter may be removable, and may be tested to determine the content of asbestos and other hazardous particulate matter in the soil sample. | 10-09-2008 |
Catherine O'Brien, Essex Junction, VT US
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20090273988 | CIRCUIT AND METHODS TO IMPROVE THE OPERATION OF SOI DEVICES - According to the present invention, a circuit and methods for enhancing the operation of SOI fabricated devices are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pulse discharge circuit is provided. Here, a circuit is designed to provide a pulse that will discharge the accumulated electrical charge on the body of the SOI devices in the memory subarray just prior to the first access cycle. As explained above, once the accumulated charge has been dissipated, the speed penalty for successive accesses to the memory subarray is eliminated or greatly reduced. With a proper control signal, timing and sizing, this can be a very effective method to solve the problem associated with the SOI loading effect. Alternatively, instead of connecting the bodies of all SOI devices in a memory circuit to ground, the bodies of the N-channel FET pull-down devices of the local word line drivers can be selectively connected to a reference ground. This would enable the circuit to retain most of the speed advantages associated with SOI devices while overcoming the loading problem described above. With this preferred embodiment of the present invention, the major delay caused by the bipolar loading effect is minimized while the speed advantage due to providing a lower, variable V | 11-05-2009 |
Christine Mary O'Brien, St. Louis, MO US
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20120064566 | MULTIPLE PHASE FLOW SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND ISOLATING SUBSTANCES - A multiple flow system and method for detecting substances in a fluid is provided. More specifically, a first fluid tube containing a first fluid and a second fluid tube containing a second fluid are coupled to a common fluid tube via a connector, such that alternating discrete compartments of the first fluid and the second fluid flow through the common fluid tube. The first and second fluids are immiscible. A substance detector, having a flow chamber with an internal wall, is coupled to the common fluid tube. The alternating discrete compartments of the first and second fluids flow through the flow chamber and are analyzed by the substance detector. | 03-15-2012 |
Christopher O'Brien, Incline Village, NV US
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20110145911 | Network-Based Security Services for Managed Internet Service - Data traffic is routed from a customer edge (CE) router to an Ethernet services router via a generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnel. Upon routing the data traffic from the CE router to the Ethernet services router, the data traffic is routed from the Ethernet services router to an aggregation switch. Upon routing the data traffic from the Ethernet services router to the aggregation switch, the data traffic is routed from the aggregation switch to a service switch through a security module, the security module configured to filter the data traffic. The filtered data traffic is routed from the service switch to the Ethernet services router. Upon routing the filtered data traffic from the service switch to the Ethernet services router, the filtered data traffic is routed from the Ethernet services router to a provider edge (PE) router. | 06-16-2011 |
Christopher M. O'Brien, Monroe, NC US
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20110195270 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ALLOY INGOTS - Processes and methods related to processing and hot working alloy ingots are disclosed. A metallic material layer is deposited onto at least a region of a surface of an alloy ingot before hot working the alloy ingot. The processes and methods are characterized by a reduction in the incidence of surface cracking of the alloy ingot during hot working. | 08-11-2011 |
20140271337 | ARTICLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR FORGING ALLOYS - A system and method of processing an alloy ingot or other alloy workpiece to reduce thermal cracking and reduce friction between the workpiece and the forging die may generally comprise positioning a multi-layer pad between the workpiece and the forging die. An article for processing an alloy ingot or other alloy workpiece to reduce thermal cracking also is disclosed. The present disclosure also is directed to an alloy workpieces processed according to the methods described herein, and to articles of manufacture including or made from alloy workpieces made according to these methods. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel O'Brien, St. Paul, MN US
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20100305643 | VENTILATION SENSOR RATE RESPONSE NORMALIZATION AND CALCULATION - A cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device can extract ventilation information from thoracic impedance or other information, and adjust a delivery rate of the CRM therapy. A tidal volume of a patient is measured and used to adjust a ventilation rate response factor. The measured tidal volume can optionally be adjusted using a ventilation rate dependent adjustment factor. The ventilation rate response factor can also be adjusted using a maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), an age predicted maximum heart rate, a resting heart rate, and a resting ventilation determined for the patient. In various examples, a global ventilation sensor rate response factor (for a population) can be programmed into the CRM device, and automatically tailored to be appropriate for a particular patient. | 12-02-2010 |
20110152963 | AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING OF RATE-ADAPTIVE THERAPY VIA ACTIVITY MONITORING - A rate-adaptive pacemaker and a method for its operation in which the response factor for a minute ventilation sensor or other type of exertion level sensor is automatically set during a parameter adjustment mode that utilizes an activity level measurement to determine when the patient is at a target activity level with which is associated an appropriate target pacing rate. In a preferred embodiment, the target activity level corresponds to casual walking (e.g., 2 mph at a 4% grade) with a target pacing rate selected as appropriate for that level of activity in the individual patient. | 06-23-2011 |
Daniel O'Brien, Mooresville, IN US
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20090195367 | Audible signaling device - The invention is an improved audible signaling device with a speaker, a sound chamber, and associated circuitry. The device creates a loud, audible fundamental frequency, and harmonic frequencies that are relatively equal in amplitude to the amplitude of the fundamental frequency. | 08-06-2009 |
Daniel C. O'Brien, Gainesville, VA US
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20100063822 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SPEECH DISABLED INDIVIDUALS - A communication system that is specifically designed for the needs of speech impaired individuals, particularly aphasia victims, makes use of a speech generating mobile terminal communication device (SGMTD) ( | 03-11-2010 |
Darci O'Brien, Kansas City, MO US
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20100100965 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REMEDIATION MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, software for remediation management is operable to automatically identify an asset in an enterprise network. One or more vulnerabilities of the identified asset is automatically identified based on comparing the identified asset to content associated with the one or more vulnerabilities. At least a portion of the content is collected from a plurality of third party content providers. Other example software for remediation management may be operable to identify one or more vulnerabilities of an asset based on comparing the asset to content associated with the one or more vulnerabilities and automatically generate remediations for the asset based on the content associated with the one or more vulnerabilities. | 04-22-2010 |
David F. O'Brien, Tucson, AZ US
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20110217236 | RADIATION SENSITIVE LIPOSOMES - The present invention relates to a radiation sensitive liposome, and the use of this liposome as carrier for therapeutic and diagnostic agent(s). In particular, the invention encompasses a liposomal delivery system, comprising a stable liposome-forming lipid and a polymerizable colipid, a fraction of which polymerizable colipid polymerizes upon exposure to ionizing, radiation, thereby destabilizing the liposomal membrane. Destabilization of liposomes allows for leakage of liposomal contents. The present invention further contemplates methods of diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases that are responsive to liposome-encapsulated or associated agents. | 09-08-2011 |
20130053618 | RADIATION SENSITIVE LIPOSOMES - The present invention relates to a radiation sensitive liposome, and the use of this liposome as carrier for therapeutic and diagnostic agent(s). In particular, the invention encompasses a liposomal delivery system, comprising a stable liposome-forming lipid and a polymerizable colipid, a fraction of which polymerizable colipid polymerizes upon exposure to ionizing radiation, thereby destabilizing the liposomal membrane. Destabilization of liposomes allows for leakage of liposomal contents. The present invention further contemplates methods of diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases that are responsive to liposome-encapsulated or associated agents. | 02-28-2013 |
David S. O'Brien, Mountlake Terrace, WA US
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20090174760 | Integrated Camera Stand With Wireless Audio Conversion and Battery Charging - The present invention provides a combined camera, camera stand, audio hub, and audio headset charger. The audio headset is wireless, with a wireless connection to the stand/hub. The stand/hub then connects over a bus to a personal computer. The camera can be both tilted and adjusted in height on the stand. Seamless switching from one audio path (e.g., external speakers and microphone in webcam) to another (e.g., wireless headset) occurs, providing the user with a regular telephone like experience. In addition, it is easily possible to mute audio as well as video for the entire system. | 07-09-2009 |
Debra O'Brien, Ballwin, MO US
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20090003567 | System and Method for Telephone Directory Advertising - A directory advertising system includes a user interface module, a database, and a control module. The user interface module displays a special telephone number for an advertiser in a directory advertisement. The database stores the directory advertisement, the special telephone number, and a maximum amount to be charged to the advertiser. The control module decrements the amount stored in the database when the special telephone number is dialed and deactivates the special telephone number when the amount reaches a predetermined level. | 01-01-2009 |
Dennis P. O'Brien, Maplewood, MN US
Diane O'Brien, Robbinsdale, MN US
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20090071968 | Container - One embodiment of the container assembly of this invention includes an insulated container and at least one storage container disposable in the insulated container. The storage container can be maintained in the insulated container so that a space in the bottom of the insulated container is formed and which accommodates ice. The ice may be contacting or proximate the bottom of the storage container to maintain food present in the storage container at a desired temperature range. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 03-19-2009 |
Dianne Denise O'Brien, Clinton, WA US
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20110099095 | PROCESSING INTERNAL USE OF DATA-CENTER RESOURCES - Internal use of an entity's data center is processed on a sub-entity basis. A sub-entity's consumption of a data-center resource is tracked and pricing information is applied to a quantity of the data-center resource that is consumed to determine an amount to be charged to the sub-entity. An accounting application of the entity is accessed to perform a charge back from the sub-entity. The accounting application reports the amount as an internal cost transfer of the entity. | 04-28-2011 |
Elizabeth O'Brien, Louisville, KY US
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20110207128 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DETERMINING BIOLOGICAL AGE AND LONGEVITY BASED ON GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES - Described herein are methods of predicting the likelihood of survival in a subject. Additionally, described herein are methods of modulating survival in a subject. | 08-25-2011 |
Emmett Patrick O'Brien, Johnson City, TN US
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20100112250 | HOT MELT ADHESIVES FOR ROLL-APPLIED LABELS - Disclosed are hot-melt adhesives prepared from polyesters containing 1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid as a diacid component and a diol component containing at least two diols chosen from 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, triethylene glycol, and diethylene glycol. These adhesives set up rapidly within a well-defined temperature window. The hot-melt adhesives can be used in a variety of applications, but are especially suited as seaming adhesives for roll-applied labels. These adhesives have melting temperatures and crystallization properties that allow their application at temperatures cool enough to prevent curling and premature shrinkage of the shrink label during seaming, and yet produce strong label seams that can withstand the elevated temperatures of a shrink tunnel without sacrificing line speed. Also disclosed are labeled containers and a process for applying a roll-on, shrink label to a container using the hot-melt adhesives of the invention. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric J. O'Brien, Tolland, CT US
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20120009502 | FUEL CELL AND FLOW FIELD PLATE WITH FLOW GUIDE - A flow field plate for use in a fuel cell includes a non-porous plate body having a flow field. The flow field includes a plurality of channels and a flow distribution portion adjacent an end of the plurality of channels for distributing fluid between a manifold and the channels. A flow guide within the flow distribution portion establishes a desired flow distribution between the manifold and the plurality of channels. | 01-12-2012 |
20120164559 | FUEL CELL AND FLOW FIELD PLATE FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION - A flow field plate for use in a fuel cell includes a non-porous plate body having a flow field that extends between first and second ends of the non-porous plate body. The flow field includes a plurality of channels having channel inlets and channel outlets, a fluid inlet portion that diverges from the first end to the channel inlets, and a fluid outlet portion that converges from the channel outlets to the second end. A fuel cell including the flow field plate includes an electrode assembly having an electrolyte between an anode catalyst and a cathode catalyst. The flow field of the flow field plate is side by side with the electrode assembly. A method of processing a flow field plate includes forming the flow field in a non-porous plate body. | 06-28-2012 |
20130115539 | FLUID FLOW ASSEMBLIES FOR, AND IN, FUEL CELL STACKS - Fuel cells and related assemblies involving directionally independent channels are provided. In this regard, a representative fuel cell stack ( | 05-09-2013 |
Gary O'Brien, Chandler, AZ US
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20090095050 | ELECTRONIC SHOE WEAR INDICATOR - A system measures an amount of wear in athletic footwear by measuring the amount of shock transmitted to a user. The measured shock is used to indicate an amount of how much cushioning has been lost by the footwear. The amount of wear is proportional to the loss of cushioning and an increase in transmitted shock to the user. | 04-16-2009 |
Gary J. O'Brien, Chandler, AZ US
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20100045362 | Temperature-gradient cancelation technique and device - A system, device, and method for minimizing x-axis and/or y-axis offset shift due to internally produced as well as externally produced on chip temperature imbalances. At least one temperature gradient canceling device is disposed on a substrate including a temperature gradient sensitive device having at least one pair of sensors. Voltage signals generated by the temperature gradient canceling devices can be combined with voltage signals generated by each of the pair of sensors to account for the offset. | 02-25-2010 |
George P. O'Brien, Piedmont, SC US
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20080278288 | Rfid to Store Saw Calibration Coefficients - Calibration constants unique to a particular sensor are derived and stored in a memory with which the sensor is associated and then read from the memory and used to provide compensation for data readings ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080302177 | Flex Signature for Tire Condition - Disclosed is a methodology for deriving data related to various selected tire ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090315694 | PIEZOELECTRIC TRIGGERING MECHANISM - A piezoelectric triggering mechanism ( | 12-24-2009 |
20110012723 | EMBEDDED IN TIRE SELF-POWERED SEMI-PASSIVE RFID TRANSPONDER - Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for providing a semi-passive transponder system in a vehicle. A semi-passive module employing backscatter technology is provided with an internal energy source that provides operating energy for at least a portion of the modules operating circuitry to reduce the energy requirements of a corresponding interrogator device. The module may be associated with tires mounted on a vehicle such that bi-directional communications may be established between the module and a centrally located interrogator module on the vehicle. The internal energy source may correspond to a battery, a fuel cell, a rechargeable device, an energy harvesting device, or similar devices. | 01-20-2011 |
George Phillips O'Brien, Piedmont, SC US
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20100198058 | System and method for tagging and detecting surgical implements - A system and method for detecting a surgical implement retained within a surgically exposed human body cavity, includes a tag adapted to be attached to a surgical implement insertable within a human body cavity, including a means for receiving an electromagnetic signal and converting it into electric signal; and a means to impress said electric signal on the internal human (or an animal) body where said medical product is used; and means to transmit said electromagnetic signal; and a detecting means including reception means for receiving the electric signal from the body and a detector means connected to the reception means for detecting the electric signal. The envelope of the induced RF wave is demodulated, thus allowing the voltage at the output to vary at a significantly lower frequency. In the event such pulses are sensed, a sensory alert is actuated. | 08-05-2010 |
20110114251 | TIRE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE UNIFORMITY OF A TIRE - A tire manufacturing method includes a method for optimizing the uniformity of a tire by reducing the after cure radial force variation. The after cure radial force variation vector is modeled as a vector sum of each of the vectors representing contributions arising from the tire building steps—the “tire room effect vector” and a vector representing contributions arising from the vulcanization and uniformity measurement steps—the “curing room effect vector.” In further detail, both the tire room and curing room effect vectors can be further decomposed into sub-vectors representing each radial force variation contribution for which a measurable indicator is available. For a series of tires, the method obtains such measurements as the before cure radial runout (RRO) at one or more stages of the building sequence, measurements of loading angles on the tire building equipment, and measurements made during vulcanization process. | 05-19-2011 |
Jack O'Brien, Shawano, WI US
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20100086352 | DOWEL BAR LOADER - A dowel bar loader comprising an inlet for receiving dowel bars, an outlet for delivering dowel bars, and a serpentine path connecting the inlet to the outlet. The path includes at least three changes in direction between the inlet and the outlet. In preferred embodiments, the path can include seven changes in direction or more. In one embodiment, the changes in direction comprises an angle change of at least about twenty-five degrees. The dowel bar loader further includes a control mechanism positioned to control movement of dowel bars in the path, and a spacer mechanism for spacing the dowel bars from each other in preparation for delivery to the dowel bar inserter. Preferably, the control mechanism is upstream of the spacer mechanism and spaced from the outlet. In one embodiment, the control mechanism comprises a control wheel that rotates completely around during normal operation. | 04-08-2010 |
James E. O'Brien, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090235587 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING SYNGAS - Methods and systems are provided for producing syngas utilizing heat from thermochemical conversion of a carbonaceous fuel to support decomposition of at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells. Simultaneous decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells may be employed to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A portion of oxygen produced from at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells is fed as a controlled flow rate in a gasifier or combustor to oxidize the carbonaceous fuel to control the carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide ratio produced. | 09-24-2009 |
20110206566 | SYNGAS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - Syngas components hydrogen and carbon monoxide may be formed by the decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by a solid-oxide electrolysis cell to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen, a portion of which may be reacted with carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide. One or more of the components for the process, such as steam, energy, or electricity, may be provided using a nuclear power source. | 08-25-2011 |
James V. O'Brien, Mystic, CT US
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20110135161 | Apparatus and Methods for Automated Phenotypic Screening of Plant Genotypes - Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided. | 06-09-2011 |
Jay R. O'Brien, Valparaiso, IN US
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20080217487 | Monolithic Enclosed Cable Carrier - A cable carrier ( | 09-11-2008 |
Jeanne A. O'Brien, Racine, WI US
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20100144580 | Eco-Friendly Laundry Pretreatment Compositions - An eco-friendly liquid composition for pretreatment of fabrics is disclosed. The composition may include one or more nonionic surfactants, water, and optional ingredients such as a small amount of anionic surfactant, protease enzyme, borax, pH adjusting agent, fragrance, and preservative. The one or more nonionic surfactants may include alkyl polyglycoside. If nonionic surfactants other than the alkyl polyglycoside are included, at least 60% of the total nonionic surfactant in the composition is alkyl polyglycoside. The composition may have a Natural Index of at least 98% as defined herein. The composition may be essentially free of any propellant and bleach component. | 06-10-2010 |
John O'Brien, Piscataway, NJ US
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20080215086 | SINGLE DISC INTRALUMINAL FIXATION PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE DEVICE - A device and method for deploying a mechanical closure device for closing a passageway in a body, for example a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a heart. The single disc mechanical closure device is comprise of a distal and proximal anchor constrained by a closure line to facilitate mechanical closure by bringing the distal and proximal anchors into close proximity along the closure line. | 09-04-2008 |
20110022080 | SINGLE DISC INTRALUMINAL FIXATION PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE DEVICE - A device and method for deploying a mechanical closure device for closing a passageway in a body, for example a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a heart. The single disc mechanical closure device is comprise of a distal and proximal anchor constrained by a closure line to facilitate mechanical closure by bringing the distal and proximal anchors into close proximity along the closure line. | 01-27-2011 |
20130190811 | SINGLE DISC OCCLUSIONARY PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE DEVICE - The present invention is a method and device for closing a passageway in a body, for example a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a heart, and related methods of using such closure devices for closing the passageway. | 07-25-2013 |
John O'Brien, Short Hills, NJ US
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20110055185 | Interactive user-controlled search direction for retrieved information in an information search system - The present invention presents a system and method for providing an ability for defining sets of search locations and governing rules, alternatively called Search Pools, and accepting one or more search keywords from a user and suggesting which Search Pools might be of interest, and presenting the supplied keywords to those interne sites which comprise the user selected Search Pool receiving search results from the search engine, and presenting formatted results to the user. It also allows multiple users to collaborate on defining a Search Pool, and it allows for the automatic construction of Search Pools as well as their automatic comparison and analysis. | 03-03-2011 |
20120063454 | Apparatus and method in a system for multicast data transfers over an interconnected bus - The present invention presents a system and method for providing multicast data transfers in a system with Interconnected data busses of at least two Subsystems. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066765 | System and method for improving security using intelligent base storage - The present invention presents a system and method for providing improved security within a computer system by using an intelligent based storage system operating with the host unit whereby, the intelligent based storage system independently provides monitoring of files that should not be accessed, monitoring of files that should be accesses with strict regularity, and analysis of access patterns. | 03-15-2012 |
20130282948 | System and method for system wide self-managing storage operations - The present invention presents a system and method to provide a storage system wide approach to better manage IO requests and better manage the prefetch transfers of data to and from the drives. | 10-24-2013 |
John F. O'Brien, Laramie, WY US
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20100147204 | RUDDER ROLL STABILIZATION BY NONLINEAR DYNAMIC COMPENSATION - A method for rudder roll stabilization having two-feedback-path nonlinear dynamic compensation (NDC) is described. The high-order, Nyquist-stable control system having NDC hereof is absolutely stable and will provide a 20%-40% improvement in performance over existing roll reduction designs when lower performance steering mechanisms are employed, and is superior to linear controllers. That is, the present invention will be effective rudder roll stabilization in commercial vessels having slower rudders as well as in vessels having steering machines representing the best performance currently available, such as military systems. Since no ship hardware modifications are required, the present roll control technology will be able to be economically implemented. | 06-17-2010 |
20120103123 | PRISMATIC/REVOLUTE ORIENTING APPARATUS - A two degree-of-freedom parallel device for orienting or pointing an end effector with vibration suppression is described. The two end effector degrees-of-freedom are decoupled by connecting fast actuators to the effector by passive joints. The stiffness of the linkages and the high speed of the revolute and prismatic actuators employed permit the application of large feedback useful for disturbance rejection. | 05-03-2012 |
John F. O'Brien, Oronoco, MN US
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20090029399 | METHOD FOR RAPID DETERMINATION OF THIOPURINE METHYLTRANSFERASE ACTIVITY - This document provides methods and materials related to rapid, quantitative determination of TPMT activity in biological samples. Also featured are compositions and kits useful for determination of TPMT activity in biological samples. | 01-29-2009 |
John M. O'Brien, Lexington, KY US
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20100043802 | CERVICAL OCCLUDER - Apparatus, methods and kits which, when installed or used, occlude or partially occlude a cervical canal, the internal opening of a cervical canal (cervical os), or a uterine side wall rupture location, such as to inhibit or prevent bacterial access and retard leakage of amniotic fluid resulting from PROM. The present apparatus can include an expandable support member of a biocompatible and non-toxic material. In some examples, the support member can include a top portion having a first diameter and a bottom portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. In some examples, the support member can include an expandable stent of a suitable length and uniform diameter to be inserted in a non-dilated cervical canal or transabdominal access route. In various examples, the apparatus further includes a fluid-resistant fabric, polymer, substance or other material placed over at least the top portion of the support member. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049094 | CERVICAL DILATION METER - An instrument for measuring cervical dilation can have a pair of arms connected at their proximal ends to an arm pivot or articulating member, the arms being in movable communication with a gauge assembly for measuring the relative distance between the arms at a fixed location near the proximal ends of the arms. The arms can be disposed to apply an outward lateral pressure against the walls of the cervix, thereby engaging the cervix without the need for physical penetration, gripping, or other attachment of the device to the cervical tissue. Continuous outward lateral pressure of the arms against the cervical walls can allow the arms to expand in response to and in concert with expansion and dilation of the cervix. The relative distance between the arms correlates to the diameter of the cervix, such that the correlated measurement indicated on a scale of the gauge means is the measurement of cervical dilation. | 02-25-2010 |
20130079677 | CERVICAL DILATION METER - An instrument for measuring cervical dilation can have a pair of arms connected at their proximal ends to an arm pivot or articulating member, the arms being in movable communication with a gauge assembly for measuring the relative distance between the arms at a fixed location near the proximal ends of the arms. The arms can be disposed to apply an outward lateral pressure against the walls of the cervix, thereby engaging the cervix without the need for physical penetration, gripping, or other attachment of the device to the cervical tissue. Continuous outward lateral pressure of the arms against the cervical walls can allow the arms to expand in response to and in concert with expansion and dilation of the cervix. The relative distance between the arms correlates to the diameter of the cervix, such that the correlated measurement indicated on a scale of the gauge means is the measurement of cervical dilation. | 03-28-2013 |
20130239974 | CERVICAL CERCLAGE ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A medical device configured for assistance with the cervical cerclage procedure is provided. The medical device includes a barrier structure with a finger and a therebetween. A hub is fixed to a distal end of the catheter and defines an extension with a second void between an end surface of the hub and the extension. The barrier structure and the hub are releaseably attached with the extension disposed within the first void and the finger within the second void. A wire guide withdrawably extends through coaxial holes within the hub, extension, finger, and a portion of the barrier structure to fix the hub and barrier structure together. | 09-19-2013 |
John P. O'Brien, Columbus, IN US
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20120080002 | Inertia assisted engine cranking - An inertia assisted engine starting apparatus and method are disclosed. The apparatus includes an internal combustion engine and an accessory drive system including an accessory. The accessory includes a rotatable member. An electric motor is selectively rotationally coupled to the accessory drive system. A mechanical coupling device selectively transfers rotational kinetic energy from the accessory drive system to start the internal combustion engine. | 04-05-2012 |
Joseph C. O'Brien, Tucson, AZ US
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20090126167 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING ELEMENT - The disclosed system, device, and apparatus for a locking element generally includes a force device having a suitable shape to fit around a plurality of coupled elements. This re-usable force device reduces unwanted and unintended rotation of coupled elements. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted, or otherwise optionally modified to realize improved locking function. | 05-21-2009 |
Keith Edmund O'Brien, Metuchen, NJ US
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20100056196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PRESENCE BASED TRUNKING IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example implementation and the method includes interacting, via a first communication resource manager located in a first domain, with a second communication resource manager located in a second domain. The method further includes determining whether to establish a link for multicasting between users in the first domain and users in the second domain, and the link between the domains is established based on presence data of at least one user in the first domain and at least one user in the second domain. | 03-04-2010 |
Kevin M. O'Brien, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20110117553 | Methods for PCR and HLA typing using raw blood - Provided are methods for amplifying a gene or RNA or sets thereof of interest using a tandem PCR process. The primers in the first PCR or set of PCR reactions are locus-specific. The primers in the second PCR or set of PCR reactions are specific for a sub-sequence of the locus-specific primers and completely consumed during the secondary PCR amplification. For RNA amplification, the first PCR is reverse transcription and the resulting cDNA(s) provide a template for cRNA synthesis, endpoint PCR or real time PCR. Also provided is a method of allelotyping a gene or set thereof by amplifying the gene(s) using tandem PCR on DNA or RNA comprising the sample, hybridizing the resulting amplicon or sets thereof to probes with sequences of gene-associated allele variations. A detectable signal indicating hybridization corresponds to an allelotype of the gene or a set of allelotypes for the set of genes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120122719 | Methods for PCR and HLA typing using unpurified samples - Provided are methods for amplifying a gene or RNA or sets thereof of interest using a tandem PCR process. The primers in the first PCR or set of PCR reactions are locus-specific. The primers in the second PCR or set of PCR reactions are specific for a sub-sequence of the locus-specific primers and completely consumed during the second PCR amplification. For RNA amplification, the first PCR is reverse transcription and the resulting cDNA(s) provide a template for cRNA synthesis, endpoint PCR or real time PCR. Also provided is a tandem PCR method which accepts raw, completely unpurified mouthwash, cheek swabs and ORAGENE™-stabilized saliva as the sample input, the resulting amplicons serving as the substrate for complex, microarray-based genetic testing. Also provided is a method of allelotyping a gene or set thereof by amplifying the gene(s) using tandem PCR on DNA or RNA comprising the sample. | 05-17-2012 |
Martha O'Brien, Madison, WI US
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20100249427 | BIOLUMINESCENT PROTEASE ASSAY - A sensitive bioluminescent assay to detect proteases including caspases, trypsin and tryptase is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20120064554 | METHODS FOR ASSAYING ENZYME ACTIVITIES - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying activities of enzymes such as histone deacetylases and histone acetyltransferases. In some embodiments, the methods may be performed in one step. The compounds described herein features peptide-based compounds having at least one blocked lysine or arginine residue which are coupled to reporter moieties. The methods described herein involve reacting a compound described herein with an enzyme, such as a histone deacetylase enzyme or a histone acetyltransferase enzyme, and an endopeptidase that recognizes basic amino acids to release the reporter moiety which may be subsequently detected. | 03-15-2012 |
20130130289 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR ASSAYING REDOX STATE OF METABOLICALLY ACTIVE CELLS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING NAD(P)/NAD(P)H - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying redox state of metabolically active cells and methods for assaying enzyme activity and/or metabolite level by coupling to redox defining co-factor NAD(P)/NAD(P)H measurement. | 05-23-2013 |
20140093894 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR ASSAYING REDOX STATE OF METABOLICALLY ACTIVE CELLS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING NAD(P)/NAD(P)H - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying redox state of metabolically active cells and methods for assaying enzyme activity and/or metabolite level by coupling to redox defining co-factor NAD(P)/NAD(P)H measurement. | 04-03-2014 |
20140099655 | METHODS FOR ASSAYING ENZYME ACTIVITIES - The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying activities of enzymes such as histone deacetylases and histone acetyltransferases. In some embodiments, the methods may be performed in one step. The compounds described herein features peptide-based compounds having at least one blocked lysine or arginine residue which are coupled to reporter moieties. The methods described herein involve reacting a compound described herein with an enzyme, such as a histone deacetylase enzyme or a histone acetyltransferase enzyme, and an endopeptidase that recognizes basic amino acids to release the reporter moiety which may be subsequently detected. | 04-10-2014 |
Martha A. O'Brien, Madison, WI US
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20110081670 | LUCIFERASE-BASED ASSAYS - A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent. | 04-07-2011 |
20130217051 | LUCIFERASE-BASED ASSAYS - A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent. | 08-22-2013 |
20130217052 | LUCIFERASE-BASED ASSAYS - A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent. | 08-22-2013 |
Mike O'Brien, Goodyear, AZ US
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20100229823 | EMERGENCY ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Emergency lubrication systems and methods for an engine are provided. One system includes a primary lubrication system including a de-aeration oil tank configured to store de-aerated oil until the oil is de-aerated, a first oil supply line configured to provide de-aerated oil to the engine, and a first valve configured to control the flow of oil through the primary lubrication system. The system further includes a secondary lubrication system including a second valve coupled to the de-aeration oil tank and configured to control the flow of oil through the secondary lubrication system, and a second oil supply line coupled to the engine and to the de-aeration oil tank via the second valve. One method includes the steps of detecting a predetermined event in the engine, preventing the aerated oil from entering the primary lubrication system, and using the aerated oil in the secondary lubrication system to lubricate the engine. | 09-16-2010 |
20130008745 | LUBRICATION SYSTEMS WITH NOZZLE BLOCKAGE DETECTION SYSTEMS - A lubrication system is provided for delivering a lubricant to a plurality of nozzles. The lubrication system includes a reservoir for the lubricant; a pump fluidly coupled to the reservoir and configured to remove a flow of the lubricant from the reservoir; a lubrication sensor positioned between the pump and the plurality of nozzles and configured to detect a blockage in the plurality of nozzles and to generate a blockage signal when the blockage is detected; and an indicator coupled to the lubrication sensor and configured to generate a warning based on the blockage signal from the lubrication sensor | 01-10-2013 |
Mike F. O'Brien, Bellevue, WA US
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20120058827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION - A system and method for selectively updating remote devices is described herein. A method incorporating at least some of the present teachings may include, for example, receiving a communication from a client application executing on a remote device. The communication may indicate a condition of a game character being played in a massively multi-party online game. The method may also include developing a filtered manifest that includes a list of files needed by the client application and associated with the condition. A portion of the collection may be identified for communication to the client application, and communication of the portion may be initiated. | 03-08-2012 |
Patrick O'Brien, York, ME US
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20080257765 | Fixed Panel, Hinged Disc Storage Package - A package for discs that includes a frame and a planar insert. The frame includes a front face and a rear face, connected by a hinge allowing access to the disc housed between the faces. The planar insert is attached to both faces of the frame. The hinge is flexible, allowing the faces to pivot and the frame to open to accommodate relative movement of the planar insert and the frame. | 10-23-2008 |
Patrick O'Brien, Providence, RI US
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20100043262 | Card Holder - A card holder is disclosed which has: a) a front and a back panel connected by a central hinge; the holder having a closed position in which the front panel at least partially overlies the back panel, generally in a single plane, and an open position in which the panels are pivoted about the central hinge for viewing material positioned between the panels; and b) a pop-up connected to both panels, the pop-up panel being connected to at least one of the panels by a foldable extension. Opening the holder along the central hinge unfolds the foldable extension rotating the pop-up panel and moving the pop-up out of the plane of the panels. | 02-25-2010 |
Patrick O'Brien, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110147533 | MORPHING DUCTED FAN FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING VEHICLE - A morphing duct of a ducted fan for a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle is configured to change shape as function of the flight mode of the vehicle to improve the thrust per unit energy input for the ducted fan. Additionally, the morphing duct may be configured to change shape to change the flight path of the VTOL vehicle. | 06-23-2011 |
20110180667 | TETHER ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A tether continuous energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a ground station, a ground station energy system, a spool coupled to the ground station energy system at a rotating joint, a tether that is wound about the spool, wherein a first end of the tether is coupled to the rotating joint, a tension control motor coupled to both the spool and the ground station energy system, an unmanned aerial vehicle coupled to a second end of the tether, a UAV energy system, a fluid that moves throughout the tether continuous energy supply system, a tension control system that receives and transmits signals from a plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system, and a distributed controls system that receives and transmits signals from the plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system. | 07-28-2011 |
20130222590 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY SIMULATING A REMOTE AUDIOVISUAL ENVIRONMENT - Methods and apparatus are provided for transmitting sensory data over a bi-directional data link to reproduce an audiovisual environment for a physically displaced operator. The apparatus includes a stationary or mobile surveillance platform equipped with transducers for capturing local sensory information including audio, visual, haptic, thermal, and other metrics associated with human perception. The sensory data is processed, transmitted over the data link, and displayed to the operator to simulate a virtual presence. The system further includes ergonomic sensors for detecting head, body, limb, and/or eye related operator motion to allow the operator to remotely manipulate the sensory transducers to selectively configure the field of perception within the measured environment. | 08-29-2013 |
Patrick L. O'Brien, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100147993 | HYBRID POWER FOR DUCTED FAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS - A propulsion system for a vertical take-off and landing ducted fan aerial vehicle is provided, the propulsion system comprising an internal combustion engine, an electric motor that comprises a motor generator, a motor drive and a battery. The motor drive and battery are integrated into the aerial vehicle and provide power to the ducted fan aerial vehicle. The electric motor may comprise a ring motor generator. In operation, this dual propulsion system serves as a weight-efficient option to allow for two sources of power on a ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle. | 06-17-2010 |
Patrick T. O'Brien, Kirkland, WA US
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20090282389 | Abstracting Test Cases From Application Program Interfaces - Various embodiments provide a testing infrastructure that abstracts test cases from APIs in a manner that allows for round tripping between production and consumption and APIs. | 11-12-2009 |
Paul M. O'Brien, Sammamish, WA US
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20120162268 | Transparent Display Active Panels - In embodiments of transparent display active panels, a display device includes a lighting system that directs light from a light source to illuminate a display panel. A multi-mode panel is operable as a transparent panel of the display device, and is further operable for activation to absorb or reflect a portion of the light from the light source. An active diffuser is operable as an additional transparent panel of the display device, and is further operable for activation to diffuse the light that illuminates the display panel. The display device also includes a display controller that controls the activation of the multi-mode panel and the active diffuser. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162866 | Double Hinge Radial Cams - In embodiments of double hinge radial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°). A double hinge is operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinge includes radial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing. | 06-28-2012 |
20120194972 | DOUBLE HINGE AXIAL CAMS - In embodiments of double hinge axial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°), as well as rotated through approximately three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°). Double hinges are operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinges include axial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing. | 08-02-2012 |
20120206864 | HINGE ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION GUIDE - In embodiments of a hinge electrical interconnection guide, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. A hinge assembly includes a hinge link to couple hinge mechanisms that are movably operable to open and close the first and second housings of the portable device relative to each other. An electrical interconnection guide is integrated with the hinge link and designed to route an electrical interconnection in a first configuration between the first and second housings of the device when closed relative to each other. The electrical interconnection guide is also designed to route the electrical interconnection in a second configuration between the first and second housings of the device when open relative to each other. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206893 | DOUBLE HINGE TORSION BAR - In embodiments of a double hinge torsion bar, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. Double hinges attach to the first and second housings of the portable device, and the double hinges are operable to open and close the first and second housings relative to each other. A torsion bar movably couples the double hinges to open and close at approximately a same timing rate, which can prevent the double hinges from binding when the first and second housings are opened and closed relative to each other. | 08-16-2012 |
20120257368 | EXTENDABLE CONNECTING LINK - In embodiments of an extendable connecting link, a first link section attaches in a first housing part of a device and a second link section attaches in a second housing part of the device. The first and second link sections interlock and slide-engage relative to each other. An interconnection channel routes an electrical interconnection between the first housing part and the second housing part of the device, where the interconnection channel is formed when the first and second link sections are slide-engaged. The first and second link sections also slide relative to each other to increase or decrease a length of the extendable connecting link. | 10-11-2012 |
20120307472 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY OVERCENTER ASSEMBLY - In embodiments of a flexible display overcenter assembly, an overcenter assembly includes a first flange integrated in a first housing part of a foldable electronic device. The device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The overcenter assembly also includes a second flange integrated in a second housing part of the foldable electronic device, and the second housing part is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The first and second flanges are implemented to fold and form a radius that supports the flexible display in a closed position of the device. Hinge assemblies are implemented to movably couple the first and second housing parts of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display bends through a pivot axis of the hinge assemblies when the first and second housing parts of the device are closed. | 12-06-2012 |
20120314399 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY FOLDABLE ASSEMBLY - In embodiments of a flexible display foldable assembly, a foldable assembly includes first flanges integrated in a first housing part of a foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The foldable assembly also includes second flanges integrated in a second housing part of the foldable electronic device, and the second housing part is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The second flanges are implemented to fold-interlock with the first flanges to form a bend radius of the flexible display around the first and second flanges in a closed position of the foldable electronic device. The first and second flanges are also implemented to support the flexible display in the closed position of the foldable electronic device. | 12-13-2012 |
20120314400 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY EXTENDABLE ASSEMBLY - In embodiments of a flexible display extendible assembly, an extendible assembly includes a slideable display guide integrated in a first housing part of an extendible electronic device. The extendible electronic device includes a flexible display that slide-engages into the first housing part of the extendible electronic device. The extendible assembly includes an extendible mechanism that is coupled in a second housing part of the extendible electronic device and to the slideable display guide. The first and second housing parts of the extendible electronic device slide-engage relative to each other. The extendible mechanism is implemented to extend as the first and second housing parts slide apart relative to each other, and also to retract as the first and second housing parts slide together relative to each other. | 12-13-2012 |
20130058063 | EXPANDABLE MOBILE DEVICE - In embodiments of an expandable mobile device, the device includes first and second housing parts that slide-engage relative to each other to extend and retract the device. The expandable mobile device includes a flexible display that extends from an interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides out from the first housing part. The flexible display also retracts into the interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides into the first housing part. Rollers are integrated in the first housing part and bend the flexible display around a fixed radius to position a first section of the flexible display approximately parallel to a second section of the flexible display in a retracted position of the expandable mobile device. | 03-07-2013 |
20130120224 | RECALIBRATION OF A FLEXIBLE MIXED REALITY DEVICE - The technology provides embodiments for recalibration of outward facing cameras supported by a see-through, head mounted, mixed reality display system having a flexible portion between see-through displays for the eyes. Each outward facing camera has a fixed spatial relationship with a respective or corresponding see-through display positioned to be seen through by a respective eye. For front facing cameras, the fixed spatial relationship allows a predetermined mapping between positions on an image sensor of each camera and positions on the respective display. The mapping may be used to register a position of a virtual object to a position of a real object. A change in a first flexible spatial relationship between the outward facing cameras can be automatically detected. A second spatial relationship between the cameras is determined. A registration of a virtual object to a real object may be updated based on the second spatial relationship. | 05-16-2013 |
20140168260 | WAVEGUIDE SPACERS WITHIN AN NED DEVICE - A system is disclosed for maintaining the spacing between waveguides in an optical element of a near eye display. Spacing is maintained with spacer elements mounted between adjacent waveguides in the optical element. | 06-19-2014 |
20140211399 | EXPANDABLE MOBILE DEVICE - In embodiments of an expandable mobile device, the device includes first and second housing parts that slide-engage relative to each other to extend and retract the device. The expandable mobile device includes a flexible display that extends from an interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides out from the first housing part. The flexible display also retracts into the interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides into the first housing part. Rollers are integrated in the first housing part and bend the flexible display around a fixed radius to position a first section of the flexible display approximately parallel to a second section of the flexible display in a retracted position of the expandable mobile device. | 07-31-2014 |
20140287804 | PORTABLE DEVICE AND MOBILE PHONE WITH DOUBLE HINGE TORSION BAR - In embodiments of a double hinge torsion bar, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. Double hinges attach to the first and second housings of the portable device, and the double hinges are operable to open and close the first and second housings relative to each other. A torsion bar movably couples the double hinges to open and close at approximately a same timing rate, which can prevent the double hinges from binding when the first and second housings are opened and closed relative to each other. | 09-25-2014 |
20140375947 | HEADSET WITH COMFORT FIT TEMPLE ARMS - AN HMD is disclosed including a pair of temple arms which wrap around a portion of a user's head. The temple arms provide long axis (front to back) compression, and compression against sides of the user's head. Such a distribution of forces prevents resting of the HMD primarily on the nose, ears or the top of the head, and allows the HMD to be worn in a way that is comfortable and non-intrusive. | 12-25-2014 |
Rebecca O'Brien, Shell Knob, MO US
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20120100563 | Devices and Formulations for Detecting, Screening and Monitoring Levels of Certain Constituents in Bodily Fluids and Method - A device is disclosed for conducting a non-invasive analysis of a bodily fluid to determine the presence and level of a certain constituent carried by the bodily fluid. An indicator formulation of the device changes color in response to exposure to the constituent to provide a visible indication of the presence and level of the constituent carried by the bodily fluid. A carrier substrate of the device is constructed of a material having voids providing a high void volume within the substrate. | 04-26-2012 |
20120201747 | System and Method for Diagnosis and Treatment - This invention relates to a low cost rapid response diagnostic system to determine cortisol levels in patients selected as potential candidates for GCR (glucocorticoid receptor) antagonist therapy utilizing a GCR antagonist, such as ORG 34517. The rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test can be used to determine patients who have non-normal cortisol production or disordered circadian rhythms as a method for selecting subjects for GCR antagonist therapy for whom it is likely to have beneficial and/or therapeutic effects, and can also be used to monitor changes in cortisol levels in response to treatment. | 08-09-2012 |
20120245552 | Combination Therapy - This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating GC-responsive conditions and for reducing and preventing side-effects of GC treatment in patients. | 09-27-2012 |
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20130023000 | Devices and Formulations for Detecting, Screening and Monitoring Levels of Certain Constituents in Bodily Fluids and Method - A device is disclosed for conducting a non-invasive analysis of a bodily fluid to determine the presence and level of a certain constituent carried by the bodily fluid. An indicator formulation of the device changes color in response to exposure to the constituent to provide a visible indication of the presence and level of the constituent carried by the bodily fluid. A carrier substrate of the device is constructed of a material having voids providing a high void volume within the substrate. The device is made by applying a chromagen to the carrier substrate to create a chromagen-laden carrier member. Then, a selected reagent having a particular constituent-specific formulation is applied to the chromagen-laden member. The selected reagent then combines with the chromagen, thereby establishing the indicator formulation within the carrier substrate in place for reception of a sample of the bodily fluid. | 01-24-2013 |
20130203094 | Devices and Formulations for Detecting, Screening and Monitoring Levels of Certain Constituents in Bodily Fluids and Method - A device and method are disclosed for use in the conduct of a non-invasive analysis of a bodily fluid to determine the presence and level of a certain constituent carried by the bodily fluid, which analysis utilizes an indicator formulation that changes color in response to exposure to the constituent to provide a visible indication of the presence and level of the constituent carried by the bodily fluid. A stabilizing formulation is carried in a vessel for mixing with a sample of the bodily fluid to be analyzed. The stabilizing formulation includes a first component for promoting formation of a film, a second component for adjusting the pH of the sample and inhibiting microbial digestion of the certain constituent carried by the bodily fluid, and a third component for reducing interference of ascorbic acid present in the bodily fluid. Where the certain constituent is glucose, the stabilizing formulation includes a microbial digestion inhibitor. | 08-08-2013 |
20140030233 | Therapeutic Compositions and Methods - This invention relates the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the prevention or addiction induced anxiety and withdrawal side effects as a therapeutic and in concert with a diagnostic. Such addictions could be, but are not limited to, alcohol, drugs, caffeine, sugar, food, nicotine, etc. The present invention further relates to the use of cortisol blockers (GR antagonists) for wound healing and transplants, the prevention or treatment of stress induced osteoporosis and the rapid healing of bone related injuries, and regenerative therapy. | 01-30-2014 |
20140107086 | System and Method for Diagnosis and Treatment - This invention relates to a low cost rapid response diagnostic system to determine cortisol levels in patients selected as potential candidates for GCR (glucocorticoid receptor) antagonist therapy utilizing a GCR antagonist, such as ORG 34517. The rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test can be used to determine patients who have non-normal cortisol production or disordered circadian rhythms as a method for selecting subjects for GCR antagonist therapy for whom it is likely to have beneficial and/or therapeutic effects, and can also be used to monitor changes in cortisol levels in response to treatment. | 04-17-2014 |
Richard O'Brien, Brentwood, TN US
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20100172932 | USE OF ISLET GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATASE RELATED PROTEIN AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL AND THERAPEUTIC TARGET FOR AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES - A method and compositions for detecting autoimmunity to islet glucose-6-phosphatase related protein (IGRP). Detection of IGRP autoantibodies alone, and in combination with other molecules such as the 65-kDa form of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD | 07-08-2010 |
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Richard O'Brien, Oxford, CT US
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20100316431 | WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH ERASER PROTECTED BY A SLEEVE - A writing instrument that includes a shaft and an eraser exit device. The eraser exit device includes an eraser protection sleeve that is mobile at least in rotation relative to the shaft so that the eraser can assume a maximum exit configuration and a retraction configuration, and an eraser holder provided with at least a first longitudinal guiding member directly interacting with a first complementary guiding member connected to the shaft so as to prevent any rotation movement between the holder and the shaft, and provided with at least a second guiding member that interacts with a second complementary guiding member connected to the sleeve. The sleeve has a front portion surrounding the rear end of the shaft and a rear portion having an inner guiding portion including the second complementary guiding member. | 12-16-2010 |
Richard C. O'Brien, Brooklyn Park, 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 |
20120317569 | MULTI-DOMAIN INFORMATION SHARING - The present disclosure includes methods and systems for multi-domain information sharing. One or more embodiments can include a computing device with a VMM hosting a first information domain VM, a second information domain VM, and a cross-domain solution VM that controls information transfer between the first information domain VM and the second information domain VM. One or more embodiments can also include a hypervisor to enforce an isolation policy within the system. | 12-13-2012 |
Richard James O'Brien, Hugo, MN US
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20100022856 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING LIGHT TRANSMISSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the IMD. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the IMD. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an extension member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 01-28-2010 |
20100022861 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING AN EXTENSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the medical device. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the medical device. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an elongated member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 01-28-2010 |
Rick O'Brien, Oxford, CT US
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20090290929 | WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH CUSHIONING DEVICE - A retractable writing instrument that includes a barrel, a writing tip, an actuating mechanism that includes a plurality of parts for extending and retracting the writing tip upon actuation of the actuation member, and a cushioning device enabling a retraction of the writing tip when an excessive pressure is exerted by a user. The cushioning device includes a spring member elastically deformable, which is integrally formed with a movable part of the actuating mechanism, the part being movable relative to the barrel. The spring member has a free end abutting the barrel toward its rear end and has a through hole. A stem extends within the spring member's hole and connects the actuating member to the actuating mechanism. | 11-26-2009 |
Robert J. O'Brien, Louisville, KY US
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20090036296 | High surface area, small crystallite size catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis - A catalyst for use in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and a method to prepare the catalyst is disclosed. The catalyst of the present invention has a higher surface area, more uniform metal distribution, and smaller metal crystallite size than Fischer-Tropsch catalysts of the prior art. | 02-05-2009 |
Terry O'Brien, Spartanburg, SC US
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20080281514 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTICE POSTING AND VERIFICATION - This invention includes a tax authority computer readable medium having a set of delinquent tax records wherein each delinquent tax record contains delinquent tax information representing a real estate property that has delinquent taxes; a posting computer readable medium in communications with the tax authority computer readable medium; a portable computer device having a portable computer readable medium and a digital image capturing device capable of communication with the posting computer readable medium; and computer readable instructions for receiving delinquent tax information, capturing a digital image of a tax notice posted, generating posting information including the date and time and the digital image, and transmitting the posting information to the posting computer readable medium. | 11-13-2008 |
Thomas B. O'Brien, Blaine, WA US
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20090028000 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR THE SYSTEMATIC EXPLORATION OF URANIUM IN THE ATHABASCA BASIN - A method for the identification of metallic deposits in a rock formation is provided. The method for the identification includes the steps of providing an acoustic source for generating frequencies to produce acoustic waves, arranging at least one geophone optimized to detect the frequencies and oriented to enhance reflection planes from faults and fractures associated with an ore body in a rock formation and locating the acoustic source and at least one geophone in at least one shallow bore hole beneath unconsolidated surface material of the rock formation. The method further includes the steps of directing the acoustic waves to an underlying rock formation to generate seismic reflection data and processing the seismic reflection data by altering the frequency and the amplitude to identify unique seismic attributes that allow detection of at least one metallic deposit or ore body in the rock formation. | 01-29-2009 |
20090044943 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM OIL SHALE - A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil shale using nuclear energy sources for energy to fracture the oil shale formations and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products from the oil shale formations. | 02-19-2009 |
20090173491 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM OIL SHALE AND LIMESTONE FORMATIONS - A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from limestone using nuclear energy sources for energy to fracture the limestone formations and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products from the limestone formations. | 07-09-2009 |
20130014930 | ENERGY CONSERVING CHILLING UNITS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to the methods and devices for using the ambient atmosphere to increase the energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers. The invention generally provides energy-conserving chilling systems, devices, and methods, which involve a compartment in a case coupled to a fluid conduit and configured to be positioned within a building to allow passage of a fluid via the conduit from an exterior of the building to the case, thereby decreasing an interior temperature of air within the compartment. | 01-17-2013 |
Thomas B. O'Brien, Seattle, WA US
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20110198085 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM OIL SANDS - A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil sands using nuclear energy sources for power to decrease the viscosity of bitumen in oil sands deposits and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products form the oil sands deposits are disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
Thomas B. O'Brien, Kailua-Kona, HI US
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20120125153 | RECOVERY OF ELEMENTS FROM HYDROTHERMAL PRODUCTS - The invention generally relates to the extraction of rare earth elements and heavy metals from geothermal fluids used in geothermal electrical production. The invention provides systems and methods for extracting these elements from hydrothermal products by the application of one or more forces that affect different components of a condensate differently. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas B. O'Brien, Kailvan-Koray, HI US
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20090236092 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM OIL SANDS - A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil sands using nuclear energy sources for power to decrease the viscosity of bitumen in oil sands deposits and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products form the oil sands deposits are disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
Thomas J. O'Brien, Henderson, NV US
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20100323776 | GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND ROTATING ASSEMBLIES FOR USE THEREIN - A gaming machine includes a memory, a first display device configured to display a first game, a second display device configured to display a second game, and a processor coupled to the memory, to the first display device, and to the second display device. The second display device includes a plurality of segments, wherein at least one of the segments is an electronic display device. The processor is configured to enable play of the first game in response to a wager made by the player, enable play of the second game upon detection of a triggering event during play of the first game, and during play of the first game and the second game, update the electronic display device to reflect a current award value. | 12-23-2010 |
Thomas R. O'Brien, Loogootee, IN US
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20100305987 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A project management system comprising a first, second, third, fourth and fifth processing sequences embodied in a computer readable medium. The first processing sequence is operable to provide a user interface to display a plurality of alert indicia corresponding to a plurality of alert status of a plurality of project requirements. The second processing sequence is operable to convert an incomplete requirement to a complete requirement upon completion of a task corresponding to the incomplete requirement. The third processing sequence is operable to determine the alert status of the requirements of the plurality of projects based on a time difference between a current date and a target date corresponding to each requirement. The fourth and fifth processing sequences are operable override the alert status based on user selections. | 12-02-2010 |
20100306011 | Project Management System and Method - A project management system comprising a first, second, third, fourth and fifth processing sequences embodied in a computer readable medium. The first processing sequence is operable to provide a user interface to display a plurality of alert indicia corresponding to a plurality of alert status of a plurality of project requirements. The second processing sequence is operable to convert an incomplete requirement to a complete requirement upon completion of a task corresponding to the incomplete requirement. The third processing sequence is operable to determine the alert status of the requirements of the plurality of projects based on a time difference between a current date and a target date corresponding to each requirement. The fourth and fifth processing sequences are operable override the alert status based on user selections. | 12-02-2010 |
Thomas W. O'Brien, Fairfax, VA US
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20110200614 | ANTHRAX SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES - The present invention is directed to diagnostic tools and therapies using antibodies to | 08-18-2011 |
Timothy D. O'Brien, Williston, VT US
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20110005700 | PAPERMAKER'S FORMING FABRICS INCLUDING MONOFILAMENTS COMPRISED OF A BLEND OF POLY(ETHYLENE NAPHTHALATE) AND POLY(ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) - Papermaker's forming fabrics including extruded thermoplastic monofilaments formed from a polymer blend consisting of from about 51%-90% pbw (parts by weight) of a poly(ethylene naphthalate) (PEN) polymer having a melt point of from 249° C. to about 278° C., most preferably between about 262° C. and 273° C., and an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.45 to about 0.95, preferably from about 0.65 to about 0.85, along with from about 49%-10% pbw of a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) polymer having an intrinsic viscosity of between about 0.55 to about 1.05, preferably from about 0.85 to 1.0. Monofilaments formed from the novel polymer blend exhibit physical properties differing from those obtained from monofilaments formed of 100% PEN polymer, making them particularly suitable for use in weaving and processing the forming fabrics of the present invention. | 01-13-2011 |
Timothy R. O'Brien, Chandler, AZ US
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20080304974 | FIRST STAGE DUAL-ALLOY TURBINE WHEEL - A first-stage turbine that is adapted for receiving high energy air directly from a combustion chamber in a gas turbine engine auxiliary power unit includes a disk formed from a first alloy and having an outer surface, and a unitary blade wheel formed from a second alloy that is different than the first alloy. The unitary blade wheel includes an annular member having an inner surface that is joined to the disk, and blades that are integrally formed with the annular member. | 12-11-2008 |
Timothy S. O'Brien, Deforest, WI US
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20100212334 | Enhanced Performance Dehumidification Apparatus, System and Method - A dehumidifier includes an air flow path with first, second and third segments in series from upstream to downstream and passing ambient air respectively to an evaporator coil then to a condenser coil and then discharging same. The air flow path has a fourth segment passing ambient air to the condenser coil in parallel with the noted second air flow path segment. A bypass door is configured to selectively block air flow along the fourth segment and allow air flow along the fourth segment. | 08-26-2010 |
20100275630 | Defrost Bypass Dehumidifier - A defrost bypass dehumidifier includes an air flow path with first, second and third segments in series from upstream to downstream and passing ambient air respectively to an evaporator coil then to a condenser coil and then discharging same. The air flow path has a bypass segment passing ambient air to the evaporator coil in parallel with the noted first air flow path segment. | 11-04-2010 |
20120186139 | Portable Heating System and Method for Pest Control - In certain embodiments, a system for killing pests in an affected area includes a heat exchanger unit and an electric heater. The heat exchanger unit is placed within the affected area and is coupled to a faucet. The heat exchanger unit is configured to receive a flow of water from the faucet and to emit heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water to air flowing through the heat exchanger unit. The electric heater further heats the air emitted by the heat exchanger unit to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. | 07-26-2012 |
20120291463 | Split System Dehumidifier - In certain embodiments, a system comprises an evaporator unit operable to receive an incoming airflow and a flow of refrigerant from an expansion device. The evaporator unit generates a cooled airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the incoming airflow to the flow of refrigerant. The cooled airflow has an absolute humidity less than an absolute humidity of the incoming airflow. The system further comprises a subcooler unit operable to receive the cooled airflow generated by the evaporator unit and the flow of refrigerant from a condenser unit located exterior to a structure. The subcooler unit generates an outgoing airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the cooled airflow, the outgoing airflow having a relative humidity less than a relative humidity of the cooled airflow. The system further comprises a supply fan operable to provide the outgoing airflow to the structure. | 11-22-2012 |
20130055735 | Defrost Bypass Dehumidifier - A defrost bypass dehumidifier includes an air flow path with first, second and third segments in series from upstream to downstream and passing ambient air respectively to an evaporator coil then to a condenser coil and then discharging same. The air flow path has a bypass segment passing ambient air to the evaporator coil in parallel with the noted first air flow path segment. | 03-07-2013 |
20130298579 | Vapor Compression Dehumidifier - A dehumidification apparatus comprises an air inlet configured to receive an inlet airflow that is separated into a process airflow and a bypass airflow. An evaporator unit is operable to cool the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the process airflow to a flow of refrigerant as the process airflow passes through the evaporator unit. A condenser unit operable to (1) reheat the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the process airflow as the process airflow passes through a first portion of the condenser unit, and (2) heat the bypass airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the bypass airflow as the bypass airflow passes through a second portion of the condenser unit. The process airflow is discharged into the structure via a process airflow outlet and the bypass airflow is discharged into the structure via a bypass airflow outlet. | 11-14-2013 |
20140144066 | PORTABLE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PEST CONTROL - A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat pump unit placed within an affected area. The heat pump unit comprises an evaporator component, a condensor component, and a compressor component. The evaporator component is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and transfer heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant. The condenser component is configured to receive the refrigerant from the evaporator component, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air being emitted into the affected area is in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compressor component is configured to return the refrigerant from the evaporator component of the heat pump unit to the condenser component of the heat pump unit. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144068 | PORTABLE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PEST CONTROL - A method for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprises positioning a heat exchanger unit within an affected area, coupling a first end of an inlet hose to a faucet, and coupling a second end of the inlet hose to an inlet port of the heat exchanger unit such that the heat exchanger unit may receive a flow of water from the faucet. The heat exchanger unit generates heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water received from the faucet to air flowing through the heat exchanger unit. The method continues by positioning an electric heater proximate to the heat exchanger unit, the electric heater operable to further heat the heated air emitted by the heat exchanger unit to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the further heated air being emitted into the affected area. | 05-29-2014 |
Timothy T. O'Brien, Cottage Grove, MN US
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20080237992 | TWO COMPONENT PIN SEAL - A pair of pivoting parts are held together with a pin, with a first part, such as a rod end of a hydraulic actuator, positioned between two flanges of a bracket, with the flanges having surfaces mating with sides surfaces of the rod end. A seal is placed in each of a pair of recesses on the opposite side surfaces of the rod end to provide an annular seal around the surface of the pin as the parts pivot, and also having a flange forming a side seal that seats on one of the mating surfaces of the bracket at a location spaced outwardly from the pin and extending annularly around the pin. The seal portion engaging the pin is spaced inwardly from the respective side surface of the bracket, and the outer annular lip seals a space surrounding the pin to form a pocket to receive grease that is used to lubricate the pin relative to the rod end. | 10-02-2008 |
Todd O'Brien, West Enfield, ME US
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20080294170 | SELF-SUPPORTING OSTEOTOMY GUIDE AND RETRACTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An improved osteotomy guide and retraction device for use during the performance of bunionectomies, whereby the improved device provides a self-supporting instrument that does not require independent fastening means to secure the device in the desired position at the surgical site, and a method of use of the device. | 11-27-2008 |
20090307926 | ADJUSTABLE MIDSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - Improved adjustable midsole for footwear, with the midsole comprising an airtight, evacuable capsule containing granules and air, whereby the midsole is moldable to the shape of the wearer's foot for improved support and comfort, with the midsole retaining said shape through evacuation of air from the capsule. The improved midsole further comprises sipes such as slits or channels integrated into the midsole to improve flexibility. | 12-17-2009 |
Todd O'Brien, Orono, ME US
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20100241143 | SUTURE NEEDLE RETENTION DEVICE - An improved suture needle retention device suitably adapted to be removably attached to the end of a surgical instrument for convenient placement proximate to the surgical field yet out of the way of the surgeon, said device having a needle pervious retention member to accept the sharp end of a suture needle, with said retention member encased by a needle impervious protective sheathing to prevent inadvertent pass-through of the suture needle. | 09-23-2010 |
20120046580 | DIGITAL TUNING FORK FOR SENSATION TESTING DEVICE - An improved digital tuning fork device for administering a vibratory sensation test to a human subject comprising an integrated vibratory mechanism and timer, with the vibratory mechanism generating vibrations having a known frequency and amplitude, with the amplitude of the vibrations degrading over time to replicate in a controlled manner the natural degradation of vibrations generated by a mechanical tuning fork, and a method of use thereof. | 02-23-2012 |
20130158585 | SURGICAL BLADE WITH INTEGRATED GUARD - An improved surgical blade with an integrated soft tissue guard, the blade being generally a flat, rectangular section of metal including one blunt end shaped to fit into a surgical blade handle and one sharpened end for cutting tissue, with the soft tissue guard extending from the sharpened end and being a flat, blunt, tongue-shaped protrusion extending in a perpendicular orientation to the sharpened end, where the soft tissue guard provides protection to the skin when the blade is used for resection of ingrown nails. | 06-20-2013 |
20140005568 | SENSORY TESTING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
20140100473 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR CORTICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT - An enhanced system and process for assessment of cortical integrity is disclosed. The system permit detection of cortical disruption through identification of at least one of frequency shifts and significantly reduced vibration transmission in injured versus non-injured bones. Radiography and concomitant exposure to the same is reduced along with risks and costs of the same. | 04-10-2014 |
20140148727 | DIGITAL TUNING FORK FOR SENSATION TESTING DEVICE - A digital tuning fork device for administering a vibratory sensation test to a human subject comprising an integrated vibratory mechanism and timer, with the vibratory mechanism generating vibrations having a known frequency and amplitude, with the amplitude of the vibrations degrading over time to replicate in a controlled manner the natural degradation of vibrations generated by a mechanical tuning fork, and a method of use thereof. Alternatively, the amplitude of the vibrations may be initially very small and then increase over time in a controlled manner to test first perception of feeling. | 05-29-2014 |
Victoria Moore O'Brien, Sewell, NJ US
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20100327010 | PRESS IN BOTTLE ADAPTER - An adapter to be pressed into the neck of a bottle to receive a syringe for accessing the bottle contents by a syringe. The adapter has a distal end that extends into the bottle and a normally closed valve located at that distal end to prevent the contents from leaking out of the bottle if the bottle is inverted. An upper flange of the adapter seats against the top of the bottle and is recessed into the top of the bottle to prevent easy access to pry the adapter out of the bottle. A cap is also disclosed that is adapted to be pressed into the neck of a bottle. The cap has an upper lid that is hinged to a lower body to allow the upper hinge to move between a closed position sealing the bottle and an open position where the bottle is accessible by a syringe. | 12-30-2010 |
William George O'Brien, Newark, DE US
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20080250955 | Fluoropolymer Film Made by Printing - Disclosed is a process for forming a patterned fluoropolymer film on a substrate by raised relief printing a fluoropolymer solution with a patterned raised relief printing plate, and drying the solvent from the solution to form the patterned fluoropolymer film. Such fluoropolymer films are useful as antireflective or hydrophobic layers on substrates used in optical displays. | 10-16-2008 |
20080269409 | Composite Membranes of High Homogeneity - A composite membrane comprised of ePTFE and matrix polymer, the ePTFE being made from polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of no more than about 2.16, a break strength of at least about 5.5 lb force (24.5 N), and a stress relaxation time of at least about 500 sec. | 10-30-2008 |
20100014164 | DIFFUSE REFLECTOR, DIFFUSE REFLECTIVE ARTICLE, OPTICAL DISPLAY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DIFFUSE REFLECTOR - Disclosed is a diffuse reflector comprising a consolidated nonwoven sheet having a thickness standard deviation of about 15 μm or less and a photopic reflectance of at least about 94% over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 780 nm. Further disclosed is a diffuse reflective article and optical display utilizing such a diffuse reflector, a method for producing such a diffuse reflector, and a method of improving light reflectivity utilizing such a diffuse reflector. | 01-21-2010 |