Humphreys, US
Alan Humphreys, Somerville, MA US
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20090142594 | EROSION RESISTANT SURFACE AND METHOD OF MAKING EROSION RESISTANT SURFACES - An erosion resistant surface using a dense array of elastic whiskers to slow the velocity of erosive particles before impacting with the surface. A carbon nanotube forest is grown on the surface to provide the erosion resistance. In the alternative, a carbon nanotube forest is grown on a flexible substrate that is bonded to the surface. | 06-04-2009 |
Benjamin D. Humphreys, Brookline, MA US
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20140303251 | Methods Of Treating Acute Kidney Injury With Retinoic Acid - The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a method of inhibiting apoptosis in kidney epithelial cells after acute injury by modulating/inhibiting Nur77 induction/expression or function/activity in the cells. The invention further provides a method of preventing or treating an acute kidney injury in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a retinoic acid or retinoic acid derivative, and a method of preserving a kidney for transplant, comprising contacting the kidney with a solution that comprises a retinoic acid or a, retinoic acid derivative. | 10-09-2014 |
Benjamin Duane Humphreys, Brookline, MA US
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20130303543 | PROTECTION OF RENAL TISSUES FROM ISCHEMIA THROUGH INHIBITION OF THE PROLIFERATIVE KINASES CDK4 AND CDK6 - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for protecting cells and or tissues from damage due to ischemia. In particular, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to the protective action of cyclin dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) lithibitors administered to subjects that have been exposed to, or that are at risk of, ischemia. | 11-14-2013 |
Bradley Scott Humphreys, Sparks, NV US
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20140353243 | Low Soluble Iron Content Diamite Filter Aids - A process for manufacturing low soluble iron, medium flow rate diatomite filter aids and such filter aids are disclosed. Sodium aluminate is used as an additive. As compared to either straight calcined or soda ash flux-calcined diatomite filter aids of similar permeabilities made from the same ore, the disclosed filter aids have much lower iron solubilities. For instance, disclosed filter aids of about 0.3 to about 2.0 Darcy were made using an alkali aluminate as an additive/flux agent to have an EBC soluble iron content of less than 100 ppm versus more than 140 ppm for similar filter aids that were made from the same ore and flux-calcined with soda ash. | 12-04-2014 |
20150129490 | Low Soluble Iron Diatomite Filter Aids - Processes for manufacturing low soluble iron diatomite filter aids and such filter aids are disclosed. Aluminum oxide and/or aluminum hydroxide are used as additives when preparing the flux-calcined diatomite filter aids. As compared to either straight-calcined or soda ash flux-calcined diatomite filter aids of similar permeabilities made from the same ore, the disclosed filter aids have lower soluble iron levels. For instance, disclosed filter aids of about 0.5 to about 2.0 Darcy were made using either an aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide additive with soda ash. The disclosed filter aids may have an EBC soluble iron content of less than 80 ppm versus 130 ppm for similar filter aids that were made from the same ore and flux-calcined with just soda ash. | 05-14-2015 |
Bradley T. Humphreys, Lakewood, OH US
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20090240117 | DATA ACQUISITION FOR MODULAR BIOMETRIC MONITORING SYSTEM - A modular system for acquiring biometric data includes a plurality of data acquisition modules configured to sample biometric data from at least one respective input channel at a data acquisition rate. A representation of the sampled biometric data is stored in memory of each of the plurality of data acquisition modules. A central control system is in communication with each of the plurality of data acquisition modules through a bus. The central control system is configured to collect data asynchronously, via the bus, from the memory of the plurality of data acquisition modules according to a relative fullness of the memory of the plurality of data acquisition modules. | 09-24-2009 |
20140316713 | MODULAR BIOMETRIC MONITORING SYSTEM - A modular system for acquiring biometric data includes a plurality of data acquisition modules configured to sample biometric data from at least one respective input channel at a data acquisition rate. A representation of the sampled biometric data is stored in memory of each of the plurality of data acquisition modules. A central control system is in communication with each of the plurality of data acquisition modules through a bus. The central control system is configured to control communication of data, via the bus, with each of the plurality of data acquisition modules. | 10-23-2014 |
Carl F. Humphreys, Burlington, MA US
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20130080673 | VALIDATING MESSAGE-SIGNALED INTERRUPTS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that validates message-signaled interrupts. During operation, the system receives a message-signaled interrupt from a requesting device. This message-signaled interrupt includes an interrupt vector that identifies an interrupt, and is accompanied by an identification tag that identifies the source of the interrupt. The system uses the interrupt vector to access a stored tag from a tracking mechanism that associates source devices with their assigned interrupt vector(s). The system then compares the identification tag and the stored tag to validate the message-signaled interrupt. | 03-28-2013 |
Dana Humphreys, Harriman, TN US
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20120160340 | SLURRY CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for regulating an amount of fresh lime slurry introduced to a spray dry absorber. The control system includes a controller configured to receive input from a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), a valve in communication with the controller and a spray dry absorber pump suction, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the spray dry absorber pump suction and a valve in communication with the controller and a pre-mix tank, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the pre-mix tank. | 06-28-2012 |
David Humphreys, Joplin, MO US
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20150239005 | LIQUID RELEASE AGENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF APPLICATION - An asphalt shingle having an asphalt-coated substrate sheet with a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein a liquid release layer is applied on the bottom surface of the asphalt shingle instead of conventional backing particulates. The liquid release layer may help the shingle proceed through the manufacturing machinery without sticking and may prevent the adhesion of the bottom surface of the asphalt shingle to an adjacent shingle in a stack of shingles upon experiencing a pressure up to around four pounds per square inch, a temperature of around eighty degrees Celsius or below. The liquid release agent may also prevent adhesion of adjacent shingles in a stack at various temperature and pressures for at least fourteen days. | 08-27-2015 |
David C. Humphreys, Joplin, MO US
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20140259820 | SHINGLE WITH HEADLAP MASK - A roofing shingle comprising a base mat having a tab portion covered with granules and a headlap portion covered with a mask or film layer. An asphalt-based coating is applied to at least a top surface of the base mat. The film layer is adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the headlap portion and the granules are adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the tab portion. The film layer is adapted for preventing granules from adhering to the headlap portion of the base mat and, as such, the headlap portion may be substantially free from any granules adhered thereto. A method for manufacturing a roofing shingle is also provided wherein granules that are not adhered to the tab portion of one shingle may be collected and reapplied the tab portion of another shingle. | 09-18-2014 |
20150126088 | ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT - A roofing underlayment comprising a carrier substrate included a felt mixture and a binder mixture, and a volume of asphalt flux saturating the carrier substrate. The felt mixture may comprise between about seventy-five percent and about ninety-five percent by weight corrugated paper/cardboard fibers and between about five percent and about twenty-five percent by weight fiberglass fibers. The volume of asphalt flux may comprise between about twenty-five and fifty percent of a total weight of the roofing shingle underlayment and may saturate the carrier substrate at a saturation percentage between about thirty and about one hundred percent. The binder mixture may include a mixture of alum and rosin having a mixture ratio by weight of alum to rosin in a range between one to one (1:1) and four to one (4:1). | 05-07-2015 |
20150259900 | PEEL AND STICK WATERPROOFING MATERIAL - Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments, waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards. | 09-17-2015 |
David D. Humphreys, Duluth, GA US
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20150272358 | Sanitary Lid Assembly For Container And Methods Of Producing And Using Same - A lid assembly for sealingly closing an interior of a container that is configured to receive a liquid substance. The lid assembly has a lid and a collapsible funnel. The lid defines an opening, a hinge, and a sealing element. The sealing element is configured for pivotal movement relative to the hinge about and between an open position and a closed position. The collapsible funnel defines a spout and is operatively coupled to the lid. The collapsible funnel is positioned in a compressed state when the sealing element of the lid is in the closed position. When the sealing element of the lid is moved from the closed position to the open position, the collapsible funnel moves from the compressed state to an expanded state. In the expanded state, the collapsible funnel extends outwardly from the outer surface of the lid relative to the central axis of the opening of the lid. Optionally, the lid assembly can be integrally formed with a body of a liquid container. | 10-01-2015 |
Don Humphreys, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120064388 | Metal-Free Aqueous Electrolyte Energy Storage Device - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 03-15-2012 |
20130017417 | Aqueous Electrolyte Energy Storage Device - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 01-17-2013 |
20130059185 | Large Format Electrochemical Energy Storage Device Housing and Module - An assembly includes non-load bearing housings, each housing including several cavities. Each cavity includes a stack of freely stacked electrochemical storage cells in the housings. Each electrochemical storage cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The assembly is configured such that pressure applied to the assembly is born by the freely stacked electrochemical storage cells. | 03-07-2013 |
20140037996 | AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 02-06-2014 |
20140162090 | LARGE FORMAT ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE HOUSING AND MODULE - An assembly includes non-load bearing housings, each housing including several cavities. Each cavity includes a stack of freely stacked electrochemical storage cells in the housings. Each electrochemical storage cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The assembly is configured such that pressure applied to the assembly is born by the freely stacked electrochemical storage cells. | 06-12-2014 |
20150147628 | AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 05-28-2015 |
Douglas E. Humphreys, Great Falls, VA US
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20120145064 | Docking Apparatuses and Methods - An intercepting vehicle, which is being towed by a towing vehicle, may home in on and attach to a retrievable vehicle that catches up to the intercepting vehicle from behind. Then, the intercepting vehicle, with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto, may be brought to the towing vehicle by reeling in the intercepting vehicle with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto. | 06-14-2012 |
Douglass Humphreys, East Greenwich, RI US
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20130046569 | Multidimensional digital platform for building integration and analysis - A system is provided for qualifying and analyzing data for at least one business intelligence. A platform receives source data. A data management system transforms raw data and stores it. An analytic engine is included. In operation the data management system receives first, second, and third streams of source data. The first stream is client source data, the second stream is public source data and the third stream is acquired by the data management system. The data management system organizes the first, second and third streams of data into items and their attributes. The analytic engine receives the items with their attributes from the data management system and applies logic to provide multi-dimensional analysis relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046570 | Multidimensional digital platform for building integration and analysis - A method is provided for qualifying and analyzing business intelligence. At a first part of a data management system receives first, second and third streams of data. The first stream is client provided source data, the second is public source data and the third is data management system internal data previously collected and managed source data in the data management system. The three streams of data are organized into items and their attributes at the data management system. The source data is transformed at a data warehouse where it becomes normalized. Logic is applied to provide multi-dimensional analysis of transformed source data relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence. The data warehouse includes updated data from the multi-dimensional analysis. A user interface communicates with the data management system to create statistical information that illustrates impact over time and value. | 02-21-2013 |
Dustin Wayne Humphreys, East Greenwich, RI US
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20140180707 | PHARMACEUTICAL INTERACTION CHECKER - A smartphone or tablet or in store kiosk application allows a user to input information related to a pharmaceutical product and, in response, displays a list of interactions related to the pharmaceutical product and at least one other product. The application may also check for interactions based on medical conditions. | 06-26-2014 |
20140222627 | 3D VIRTUAL STORE - A system for navigating products and services presented via a computer interface. The system may include a three-dimensional isometric view of a virtual store that may be displayed on a computer touchscreen. The displayed virtual store may include at least one internal wall of the virtual store, a plurality of virtual rows of shelves, each shelf containing virtual products, and a plurality of icons that, when selected, allow entry into at least one sub-store. | 08-07-2014 |
Eric R. Humphreys, San Bruno, CA US
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20150045408 | (3,4-DICHLORO-PHENYL)-((S)-3-PROPYL-PYRROLIDIN-3-YL)-METHANONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of a compound of formula I and its hydrates | 02-12-2015 |
Geoffrey Humphreys, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20120039520 | Digital Radiography Place Identification System - Systems, devices, and methods for facilitating the automatic identification, sorting, and positioning of radiographic images. According to one embodiment of the subject invention, phosphorous plates for intra-oral imaging are encoded for automated image set identification, location, and orientation. In certain embodiments, a processing system is able to process encoded identifiers on the phosphorous plates with digitized images depicted on the phosphorous plates to automatically identify, sort, and rotate the digitized images into proper orientations for user viewing. | 02-16-2012 |
20130230227 | DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY PLATE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - Systems, devices, and methods for facilitating the automatic identification, sorting, and positioning of radiographic images. According to one embodiment of the subject invention, phosphorous plates for intra-oral imaging are encoded for automated image set identification, location, and orientation. In certain embodiments, a processing system is able to process encoded identifiers on the phosphorous plates with digitized images depicted on the phosphorous plates to automatically identify, sort, and rotate the digitized images into proper orientations for user viewing. | 09-05-2013 |
Geraldine Ibanez Humphreys, Petrolia, PA US
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20100189674 | Petrolatum Having Silicone-Like Properties - Novel petrolatums having silicone-like properties are disclosed. Silicone-free compositions containing the novel petrolatums also are disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
Gerald P. Humphreys, Davisburg, MI US
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20130042231 | Methods and Apparatus for Software Updating - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a restore command to restore a vehicle computing system (VCS) system state. The method further includes restoring a base system state to a known, functional state and obtaining a list of applications previously installed on the VCS. The method also includes for each application previously installed on the VCS, finding a version of the application compatible with the restored base system state. Also, the method includes installing the version of each application compatible with the restored base system state. | 02-14-2013 |
20130318517 | Method and Apparatus for Software Updating - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a restore command to restore a vehicle computing system (VCS) system state. The method further includes restoring a base system state to a known, functional state and obtaining a list of applications previously installed on the VCS. The method also includes for each application previously installed on the VCS, finding a version of the application compatible with the restored base system state. Also, the method includes installing the version of each application compatible with the restored base system state. | 11-28-2013 |
Ian R. Humphreys, Del Mar, CA US
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20090311280 | NOVEL TNF RECEPTOR REGULATORY DOMAIN - Herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily (TNFRSF) and acts as a molecular switch that modulates T cell activation by propagating positive signals from the TNF related ligand, LIGHT (p30, TNFSF14), or inhibitory signals through the immunoglobulin superfamily member, B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA). A novel binding site for BTLA is disclosed, located in cysteine-rich domain-1 of HVEM. BTLA binding site on HVEM overlaps with the binding site for the Herpes Simplex virus-1 envelope glycoprotein D (gD), but is distinct from where LIGHT binds, yet gD inhibits the binding of both ligands. A BTLA activating protein present in human cytomegalovirus is identified as UL144. UL144 binds BTLA, but not LIGHT, and inhibits T cell proliferation. | 12-17-2009 |
John Humphreys, Lenexa, KS US
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20090260309 | Synthetic roofing shingles - Disclosed is a coated synthetic shingle that exhibits increased resistance to ultra-violet radiation. The shingle is useable for roofing applications and includes a substrate having a substrate surface and a base coat that is applied to the substrate surface. The base coat preferably includes a first fluoropolymer component. The shingle can also include a top coat that is applied to the base coat. The top coat preferably includes a clear acrylic coating. A method for manufacturing the shingle is also disclosed. | 10-22-2009 |
John Humphreys, Mission Hills, KS US
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20090173031 | Stepped tile shingle - A shingle includes a body having an upper end, a lower end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side and a second side. The body has a width defined as the distance between the two opposing sides, a length defined by the distance between the upper end and the lower end. In a preferred embodiment, the shingle also includes a side wall that extends downward from the body adjacent one of the sides and extends the length of the shingle. The side wall preferably includes an angular projection disposed toward the upper end. | 07-09-2009 |
John C. Humphreys, Woodbine, MD US
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20140379256 | Mapping and Positioning System - A mapping and positioning apparatus may include an IMU module for monitoring movement through an environment, a scanner module, and a control unit. The IMU module is configured to monitor movement on the basis of detecting steps taken by a transporter. The scanner module may be configured to employ laser scanning to determine distances to objects or boundaries in the environment as the transporter moves the apparatus through the environment. The control unit may be configured to receive data from at least the IMU module and the scanner module and make an environmental determination to classify the environment. The control unit may be configured to generate map data based on the data received from the IMU module and the scanner module. The control unit may be configured to adaptively adjust processing of the data received from the IMU module and the scanner module based on a classification of the environment. | 12-25-2014 |
Johnny Humphreys, Veradale, WA US
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20090014486 | Golf bag motorcycle transport system - A golf bag system is provided for transporting a golf bag on a motorcycle, the system including an apparatus and method wherein a first bag side and a second bag side are utilized such that the first bag side is mounted on an opposing side of the motorcycle to the second bag side. When the golf bag is to be utilized to play golf, the golf bag system provides for the operative attachment of the first bag side to the second bag side to become an integral or combined golf bag. The respective golf bag sides include a framework and are mounted rearward of the first rider position on the motorcycle, and may be supported in part by foot pegs that would otherwise be utilized by a passenger on the motorcycle. There are cross supports and other means to attach the respective bag sides to and around the motorcycle and/or to each other for a balanced and comfortable operation of the motorcycle during the transport of the golf bag system. | 01-15-2009 |
20100045789 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE TO PERFORM ASSAYS USING ASSAY STRIPS - An assay system includes an optical imager to acquire high resolution images of assay strips (e.g., lateral flow immunochromatographic test strips) and performs image processing to identify individual assay strips and determine results for each assay strip, by quantifies the presence or absence of test signal line(s) and control signal line(s). Assay strips may be in a holder or carrier contained in a specimen container also holding a specimen. The assay system automatically logs all results and data to a database that stores a high resolution image of the original immunochromatographic assay, the values of test line(s) and control line(s), and the test result. A user interface directs an end user through operation. | 02-25-2010 |
20130183772 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE TO PERFORM ASSAYS USING ASSAY STRIPS - An assay system includes an optical imager to acquire high resolution images of assay strips (e.g., lateral flow immunochromatographic test strips) and performs image processing to identify individual assay strips and determine results for each assay strip, by quantifies the presence or absence of test signal line(s) and control signal line(s). Assay strips may be in a holder or carrier contained in a specimen container also holding a specimen. The assay system automatically logs all results and data to a database that stores a high resolution image of the original immunochromatographic assay, the values of test line(s) and control line(s), and the test result. A user interface directs an end user through operation. | 07-18-2013 |
Joseph Humphreys, Tierra Verde, FL US
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20130311583 | RE-ROUTING INCOMING EMAIL FOR A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE SYSTEM - A method for processing email for a multi-tenant database system is presented here. The system includes a plurality of data centers and a plurality of instances of a multi-tenant database system core. Each data center implements at least one instance of the multi-tenant database core. The method receives an incoming email at a first local mail transfer agent (MTA) of a first data center, wherein the incoming email is erroneously directed to a first instance of the multi-tenant database system core. The method continues by searching a private domain name service (DNS) database maintained at the first data center, based on an identifier of the first instance and an identifier of the first data center. The method then obtains an identifier associated with a second data center of the plurality of data centers, and routes the incoming email in accordance with the identifier of the second data center. | 11-21-2013 |
Joseph Humphreys, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20130304833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERIC LOOP DETECTION - A system and method for detecting generic loops is described. In one example, an inbound email is inspected for a loop token. If a loop token is found, then an event identification and a sender identification is extracted. The extracted sender identification and event identification is applied to a loop token record, and the inbound email is conditionally discarded based on the application to the loop token record. | 11-14-2013 |
Ken Humphreys, Eugene, OR US
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20120008815 | LOUDSPEAKER THAT IS AXIALLY STABILIZED OUT OF THE DIAPHRAGM SUSPENSION PLANE - An improved mid to high-frequency loudspeaker of the type having a central dome diaphragm having an outer periphery, and in one embodiment an outer ring-radiator diaphragm portion defining an inner periphery and an outer periphery, the ring-radiator diaphragm being attached at its inner periphery to an armature voice coil assembly and at its outer periphery to a diaphragm chassis in a first plane. The central diaphragm portion is attached at its outer periphery to either the inner periphery of the outer ring-radiator diaphragm or the voice coil armature, and the improvement comprises axially-located stabilizing means attached to the central diaphragm portion, or alternatively a central stabilizing framework, in a second plane parallel to the first plane and that is of sufficient distance from the first plane to provide leverage sufficient to stabilize the diaphragm to minimize rocking, allow improved alignment of the voice coil allowing tighter tolerances between the voice coil and magnet assembly, thus improving performance and minimizing distortion. | 01-12-2012 |
20130233640 | LOUDSPEAKER THAT IS AXIALLY STABILIZIED OUT OF THE DIAPHRAGM SUSPENSION PLANE - An improved mid to high-frequency loudspeaker of the type having a central dome diaphragm having an outer periphery, and in one embodiment an outer ring-radiator diaphragm portion defining an inner periphery and an outer periphery, the ring-radiator diaphragm being attached at its inner periphery to an armature voice coil assembly and at its outer periphery to a diaphragm chassis in a first plane. The central diaphragm portion is attached at its outer periphery to either the inner periphery of the outer ring-radiator diaphragm or the voice coil armature, and the improvement comprises axially-located stabilizing means attached to the central diaphragm portion, or alternatively a central stabilizing framework, in a second plane parallel to the first plane and that is of sufficient distance from the first plane to provide leverage sufficient to stabilize the diaphragm to minimize rocking, allow improved alignment of the voice coil allowing tighter tolerances between the voice coil and magnet assembly, thus improving performance and minimizing distortion. | 09-12-2013 |
Kevin Humphreys, Memphis, TN US
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20120158068 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The retaining mechanism comprises a stratum, a retaining element and a spring element. The stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the bone. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, and a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum and configured to engage the retaining element such that the spring element helps maintain the retaining element in its second position so as to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after the fastener has been fully inserted into the hole. | 06-21-2012 |
20130218211 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The retaining mechanism comprises a stratum, a retaining element and a spring element. The stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the bone. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, and a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum and configured to engage the retaining element such that the spring element helps maintain the retaining element in its second position so as to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after the fastener has been fully inserted into the hole. | 08-22-2013 |
Kevin Edwin Humphreys, Columbus, OH US
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20140377041 | Lift And Storage Racking Apparatus For Human Remains - The apparatus is a Lift and Storage Racking Apparatus for Human Remains to store human remains in an efficient manner. The lift component of the apparatus, through other connected components, when operated will either raise or lower human remains vertically, while maintaining the horizontal orientation of the human remains. The storage component of the apparatus accommodates extraordinary variations in the height, width, depth, and weight of human remains. Parallel storage rollers, glides, slides, and/or bearings facilitate efficient loading and unloading, as well as, expansion of the depth of storage for multiple human remains. Additional vertical levels placed within the storage component proportionally increase the capacity of the storage component. The apparatus is suitable for new installation as well as existing spaces for the storage of human remains; including but not limited to temperature controlled environments, such as buildings, structures, rooms, coolers, and/or freezers. | 12-25-2014 |
Kevin R. Humphreys, Oxford, MS US
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20140066945 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical implant driver includes a member defining a longitudinal axis and including an engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a first surface and a second surface disposed in a serial configuration along the longitudinal axis. The first surface includes a drive interface engageable with a first surface of an implant fastener and the second surface includes at least a retention interface engageable with a second surface of the implant fastener. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066997 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the two surfaces. The hole has a central longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to the two surfaces. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole, and a spring element. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum, configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the hole when the retaining element moves between its first and second positions, and configured to engage the retaining element to help maintain the retaining element in its second position to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after it has been fully inserted into the hole. | 03-06-2014 |
20140142628 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical fastener comprises a head including a wall and a drive interface oriented in a first axial direction. At least one tissue penetrating element extends from the wall in a second axial direction. The at least one element is provisionally disposed with tissue and the wall overlaps a surface of an implant to selectively position and orient the implant relative to tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20150080969 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises a wall extending between a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The wall has a first surface and a second surface configured to engage tissue. The wall defines at least one opening configured for disposal of a bone fastener. The first end includes an inner surface comprising a first linear side and a second linear side. The linear sides are disposed in substantial alignment with the axis. The inner surface further comprises an arcuate side connected to the linear sides to define a cavity configured for disposal of a fastener. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
20150080971 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the two surfaces. The hole has a central longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to the two surfaces. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole, and a spring element. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum, configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the hole when the retaining element moves between its first and second positions, and configured to engage the retaining element to help maintain the retaining element in its second position to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after it has been fully inserted into the hole. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin R. Humphreys, Memphis, TN US
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20120095513 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The retaining mechanism comprises a stratum, a shoulder element and a retaining element. The stratum comprises a first surface, a second surface, and at least one hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the bone. The shoulder element is configured to engage the stratum and configured to at least partially overlap the at least one hole. The retaining element is configured to engage the stratum and configured to at least partially overlap the shoulder element such that the shoulder element helps prevent inadvertent backing out of a fastener after the fastener has been fully inserted into the at least one hole. | 04-19-2012 |
20150201976 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical guide comprises a member including an inner surface defining at least one cavity configured for disposal of at least one surgical tool and at least one part movable relative to the member and including a lock element engageable with a lock element of a spinal implant. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 07-23-2015 |
Luke Humphreys, Sidney, NE US
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20130061508 | SHOOTING BENCH - A shooting bench includes a frame having at least two legs. The at least two legs are connected at a pivot. A table is connected to the frame at a first bracket. The first bracket is configured to slide along a length of a first one of the at least two legs to transition the shooting bench between a deployed configuration and a collapsed configuration. The table may include a cross bar. A gun mount may be adjustably coupled to the crossbar of the table. A first locking device can be mounted to the crossbar and configured to selectively permit movement of the gun mount in a first direction with respect to the table. A second locking device can be mounted to the cross bar and configured to selectively permit movement of the gun mount in a second direction with respect to the table. | 03-14-2013 |
20140159437 | OUTDOOR RECLINING CHAIR - A chair includes a support frame, and a seat connected to the support frame. The seat is configured to support a user and move with respect to the support frame. The chair includes a back portion connected to the seat. The back portion is configured to move with respect to the seat. The chair includes a foot rest connected to the seat. The foot rest is configured to move with respect to the seat. The chair includes a lower strut connected between the back portion and the foot rest. The lower strut is configured to move with respect to the back portion. The lower strut is configured to move with respect to the seat. | 06-12-2014 |
Matthew Humphreys, San Jose, CA US
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20110055844 | HIGH DENSITY MULTI NODE COMPUTER WITH INTEGRATED SHARED RESOURCES - A multi-node computer system, comprising: a plurality of nodes, a system control unit and a carrier board. Each node of the plurality of nodes comprises a processor and a memory. The system control unit is responsible for: power management, cooling, workload provisioning, native storage servicing, and I/O. The carrier board comprises a system fabric and a plurality of electrical connections. The electrical connections provide the plurality of nodes with power, management controls, system connectivity between the system control unit and the plurality of nodes, and an external network connection to a user infrastructure. The system control unit and the carrier board provide integrated, shared resources for the plurality of nodes. The multi-node computer system is provided in a single enclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
Matthew F. Humphreys, Deansboro, NY US
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20130299039 | MODULAR WIRE AND/OR TUBULAR COMPONENT PROCESSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for the processing of wire and/or tubular components includes a base member and at least two wire/tube processing modules. The modules can be releasably engaged with each other and the base member in which engagement mechanically and electrically couples the modules and the base member. The base member includes an operator interface enabling operation to any linked module. | 11-14-2013 |
Mitchell R. Humphreys, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080243091 | Process and System For Systematic Oxygenation and Renal Preservation During Retrograde Perfusion of the Ischemic Kidney - A delivery system to provide end organ oxygenation and even systematic oxygenation in the face of ischemic result. The deliver system including a retrograde oxygenation and perfusion stent. The stent employing at least two and possibly more channels to allow flow of the perfusate from the device to the renal pelvis then to a back out to a collection apparatus. The stent may include various vital sign monitors, such as a renal pressure monitor, temperature monitor, and even an oxygenation monitor. The stent may include an anchoring device to allow the stent to be anchored into the renal pelvis in a temporary way during the retrograde oxygenation process. | 10-02-2008 |
Mitchell R. Humphreys, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20090281507 | Hemostatic Devices and Methods For Use Thereof - Materials and Methods for reducing or preventing bleeding and associated side effects during and after percutaneous medical procedures. | 11-12-2009 |
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20140188085 | Hemostatic Devices and Methods For Use Thereof - Materials and methods for reducing or preventing bleeding and associated side effects during and after percutaneous medical procedures. | 07-03-2014 |
20140316377 | Hemostatic Devices and Methods For Use Thereof - Materials and methods for reducing or preventing bleeding and associated side effects during and after percutaneous medical procedures. | 10-23-2014 |
Paul Humphreys, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100147133 | ADAPTABLE PIPE INSTRUMENT & METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an adaptable panpipe instrument and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the adaptable panpipe instrument includes a collar brace with a plurality of openings. The plurality of openings may be of the same size or varying sizes and are capable of receiving pipe components of a panpipe instrument. When a plurality of pipe components are positioned within the collar brace in a given configuration, it may be secured to the brace by friction-fit, a webbing, and/or one or more fasteners. One or more of the plurality of pipe components may be adjusted relative to the other pipe components by sliding them up or down which may also adjust the musical scale of that pipe. | 06-17-2010 |
20110239842 | ADAPTABLE PIPE INSTRUMENT & METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an adaptable panpipe instrument and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the adaptable panpipe instrument includes a collar brace with a plurality of openings. The plurality of openings may be of the same size or varying sizes and are capable of receiving pipe components of a panpipe instrument. When a plurality of pipe components are positioned within the collar brace in a given configuration, it may be secured to the brace by friction-fit, a webbing, and/or one or more fasteners. One or more of the plurality of pipe components may be adjusted relative to the other pipe components by sliding them up or down which may also adjust the musical scale of that pipe. | 10-06-2011 |
Robert Humphreys, Acton, MA US
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20090060936 | Ii-Key/Her-2/neu hybrid cancer vaccine - Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer in humans, the cancer being characterized by expression of Her-2/neu. The methods involve vaccinating a patient with an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct and thereby stimulating an immune response to the native Her-2/neu protein. The construct may be in the form of an Ii-Key hybrid peptide or a nucleic acid encoding an Ii-Key hybrid peptide. Methods are described wherein the cancer being treated is breast cancer. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct with and without an adjuvant. The adjuvant can include GM-CSF. The Ii-Key hybrid construct includes the LRMK (SEQ ID NO: 2) residues of Ii-Key protein and an MHC Class II epitope of a protein or portion thereof which is used in the vaccine or a DNA encoding the same hybrid peptide. | 03-05-2009 |
20100150953 | Ii-KEY/HER-2/NEU HYBRID CANCER VACCINE - Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer in humans, the cancer being characterized by expression of Her-2/neu. The methods involve vaccinating a patient with an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct and thereby stimulating an immune response to the native Her-2/neu protein. The construct may be in the form of an Ii-Key hybrid peptide or a nucleic acid encoding an Ii-Key hybrid peptide. Methods are described wherein the cancer being treated is breast cancer. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct with and without an adjuvant. The adjuvant can include GM-CSF. The Ii-Key hybrid construct includes the LRMK residues of Ii-Key protein and an MHC Class II epitope of a protein or portion thereof which is used in the vaccine or a DNA encoding the same hybrid peptide. | 06-17-2010 |
20100255019 | Ii-KEY/HER-2/NEU HYBRID CANCER VACCINE - Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer in humans, the cancer being characterized by expression of Her-2/neu. The methods involve vaccinating a patient with an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct and thereby stimulating an immune response to the native Her-2/neu protein. The construct may be in the form of an Ii-Key hybrid peptide or a nucleic acid encoding an Ii-Key hybrid peptide. Methods are described wherein the cancer being treated is breast cancer. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct with and without an adjuvant. The adjuvant can include GM-CSF. The Ii-Key hybrid construct includes the LRMK [SEQ ID NO.: 2] residues of Ii-Key protein and an MHC Class II epitope of a protein or portion thereof which is used in the vaccine or a DNA encoding the same hybrid peptide. | 10-07-2010 |
20100291145 | Ii-KEY/ANTIGENIC EPITOPE HYBRID PEPTIDE VACCINES - Disclosed is a nucleic acid molecule comprising a first expressible sequence encoding a protein of interest or polypeptide of interest which contains an MHC Class II-presented epitope, or said encoded protein or peptide. In addition, the nucleic acid molecule comprises a second expressible nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide, or said encoded protein or peptide. The antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide includes the following elements: i) an N-terminal element consisting essentially of 4-16 residues of the mammalian Ii-Key peptide LRMKLPKPPKPVSKMR (SEQ ID NO: 1) and non-N-terminal deletion modifications thereof that retain antigen presentation enhancing activity; ii) a C-terminal element comprising an MHC Class II-presented epitope in the form of a polypeptide or peptidomimetic structure which binds to the antigenic peptide binding site of an MHC class II molecule, the MHC Class II-presented epitope being contained in the protein of interest of step a); and iii) an intervening peptidyl structure linking the N-terminal and C-terminal elements of the hybrid, the peptidyl structure having a length of about 20 amino acids or less. | 11-18-2010 |
20100310591 | Ii-KEY HYBRID PEPTIDES THAT MODULATE THE IMMUNE RESPONSE TO INFLUENZA - The present invention provides an MHC class II antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide. The hybrid has an N-terminus comprising the mammalian Ii-key peptide LRMKLPKPPKPVSKMR (SEQ ID NO: 1) and modifications thereof which retain antigen presentation enhancing activity, a C-terminus comprising an antigenic epitope in the form of a polypeptide or peptidomimetic structure which binds to the antigenic peptide binding site of an MHC class II molecule, and an intervening chemical structure covalently linking the N-terminal and C-terminal components. In a particular embodiment, the hybrid peptides of the present invention comprise influenza MHC class II epitopes identified herein as being effective in generating an immune response and provide immunity to the individual. | 12-09-2010 |
Robert E. Humphreys, Acton, MA US
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20080305122 | Ii-Key/antigenic epitope hybrid peptide vaccines - Disclosed is a nucleic acid molecule comprising a first expressible sequence encoding a protein of interest or polypeptide of interest which contains an MHC Class II-presented epitope. In addition, the nucleic acid molecule comprises a second expressible nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide. The antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide includes the following elements: i) an N-terminal element consisting essentially of 4-16 residues of the mammalian Ii-Key peptide LRMKLPKPPKPVSKMR (SEQ ID NO: 1) and non-N-terminal deletion modifications thereof that retain antigen presentation enhancing activity; ii) a C-terminal element comprising an MHC Class II-presented epitope in the form of a polypeptide or peptidomimetic structure which binds to the antigenic peptide binding site of an MHC class II molecule, the MHC Class II-presented epitope being contained in the protein of interest of step a); and iii) an intervening peptidyl structure linking the N-terminal and C-terminal elements of the hybrid, the peptidyl structure having a length of about 20 amino acids or less. | 12-11-2008 |
20150093402 | Ii-KEY/HER-2/NEU HYBRID CANCER VACCINE - Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer in humans, the cancer being characterized by expression of Her-2/neu. The methods involve vaccinating a patient with an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct and thereby stimulating an immune response to the native Her-2/neu protein. The construct may be in the form of an Ii-Key hybrid peptide or a nucleic acid encoding an Ii-Key hybrid peptide. Methods are described wherein the cancer being treated is breast cancer. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct with and without an adjuvant. The adjuvant can include GM-CSF. The Ii-Key hybrid construct includes the LRMK [SEQ ID NO: 2] residues of Ii-Key protein and an MHC Class II epitope of a protein or portion thereof which is used in the vaccine or a DNA encoding the same hybrid peptide. | 04-02-2015 |
Robert Wilson Humphreys, Portland, OR US
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20130339078 | SYSTEM AND METHOD LINKING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - An electronic construction collaboration system for managing a construction project is provided. The electronic construction collaboration system includes an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) sub-system including a contract engine configured to generate at least one project contract including a contract data set and ERP metadata corresponding to Building Information Modeling (BIM) metadata included in a structural object of a construction project model in a BIM sub-system and an interconnection engine configured to associatively link the ERP metadata and the BIM metadata and send the contract data set to the BIM sub-system in response to associatively linking the ERP metadata and the BIM metadata. | 12-19-2013 |
Robert W.r. Humphreys, Point Lookout, NY US
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20140371418 | BIOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS OF P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)ETHANAMIDE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The invention generally relates to biological engineering of microorganisms and production of chemical compounds therefrom. More particularly, the invention relates to novel genetically engineered microorganisms for the fermentative production of p-aminobenzoic acid and related compounds from fermentable carbon substrates. The biologically derived PABA and related compounds from fermentable carbon substrates can be used in a number of applications including as a food supplement or raw materials for the syntheses of other industrial chemicals or polymers. | 12-18-2014 |
Scott R. Humphreys, Greensboro, NC US
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20130222759 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - This invention discloses an energized Ophthalmic Device with incorporated low energy consuming modes. In some embodiments, media inserts with incorporated low energy consuming modes are described. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222760 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE OF ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE MODE - This invention discloses methods of manufacture and use of an energized Ophthalmic Device with an incorporated Storage Mode for a power source, the method of manufacturing said device, and a method of activation that may restore the power source to an operational mode. | 08-29-2013 |
Scott Robert Humphreys, Greensboro, NC US
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20110038488 | WIRELESS MUSICAL INSTRUMENT NETWORK AND WIRELESS LINK MODULES - A wireless musical instrument network ( | 02-17-2011 |
20130194540 | OPHTHALMIC LENS ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRATED ANTENNA STRUCTURE - Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device. | 08-01-2013 |
20130258275 | LENS DRIVER FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A lens driver or lens driver circuitry for an ophthalmic apparatus comprising an electronic system which actuates a variable-focus optic is disclosed herein. The lens driver is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic apparatus. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The lens driver circuitry includes one or more power sources, one or more high voltage generators and one or more switching circuits. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258287 | BLINK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A blink detection algorithm and associated circuitry for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The blink detection algorithm is implemented in the system controller which is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The blink detection algorithm implements the steps of sampling, at a predetermined rate, light incident on an eye of an individual and at least temporarily saving collected samples, determining when an eyelid is open or closed in order to divine the number, time period and pulse width of the blinks from the collected samples, calculating a number of blinks and the duration of the blinks in a given time period, and comparing the number of blinks, the durations of the blinks in the given time period, and the time between blinks in the given time period to a stored set of samples to determine patterns in blinking. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261743 | SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A system controller for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system which actuates a variable-focus optic is disclosed herein. The system controller is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The controller including multiple state machines configured as digital logic gates. | 10-03-2013 |
20130343248 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR LOW POWER RECEIVERS - A wireless protocol for a communication system is set forth herein which may be utilized for communication between a transmitter and a receiver over any type of communication channel. The wireless communication protocol provides for the reduction of receiver active or on time which in turn lowers power consumption. The wireless communication protocol enables the complexity and receiver size to be reduced. The methodology employed in the protocol utilizes a unique message frame in conjunction with repeated transmission and periodic receiver searching. | 12-26-2013 |
20140320799 | BLINK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - An ophthalmic lens assembly comprising an electronic system with a controller configured to implement a blink detection algorithm is described herein. The electronic system can also include one or more power sources, circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms, and lens driver circuitry. The algorithm can be used to sample, at a predetermined rate, light incident on an eye of an individual and at least temporarily save collected samples, determine when an eyelid is open or closed, determine a time period and pulse width of the blinks from the collected samples, calculate a number of blinks and the duration of the blinks in a given time period, and compare the number of blinks, the durations of the blinks in the given time period, and the time between blinks in the given time period to a stored set of samples to determine blinking patterns. | 10-30-2014 |
S. Craig Humphreys, Chattanooga, TN US
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20110247634 | Unitary Structured Multi-Tier Drape - A drape having a pair of elongated sheets connected at distal ends to define a skirt, with opposing side walls in a first portion of the elongated sheets having a first width and in a second portion having a different width so the drape has a stair-step structure, with a paper and plastic laminated first and second tier panels attached to the elongated sheets in spaced-relation and a central panel attached therebetween, for covering a tiered surgical operating table. | 10-13-2011 |
20120137935 | Adjustable Bi-Level Surgical Accessory Table - A sterilizable surgical accessory table includes a pair of independently movable tabletops supported by a base. The front tabletop is supported by a carriage which allows the position of the front tabletop to be adjusted fore and aft, while maintaining it in a horizontal plane. The rear tabletop cannot move fore and aft, but it can be tilted about a transverse horizontal axis. The rear tabletop is at all times well above the horizontal plane of the front tabletop. Both tabletops are normally locked in position, but the setting of each can be adjusted by depressing one of two pedals at the bottom of the base. The tabletops can be removed easily for cleaning and sterilization. | 06-07-2012 |
Stephen Humphreys, Miami, FL US
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20120296728 | Digital Media Content Delivery System - Digital media content is delivered while providing security and solution interoperability. A method for delivering digital content comprises receiving information relating to a user of a loyalty program, the information including a non-monetary balance of the user and a loyalty program status of the user, computing non-monetary prices for a plurality of digital content items based on a monetary value of each digital content item, the loyalty program, and the loyalty program status of the user, and transmitting for display on a user device information representing a digital marketplace, wherein the digital marketplace has been configured to match a look and feel of a loyalty program, and wherein the information representing the digital marketplace includes information relating to at least one digital content item and the information relating to at least one digital content item includes a non-monetary price of the digital content item. | 11-22-2012 |
Steven C. Humphreys, Chattanooga, TN US
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20090182429 | Total joint Replacement - An artificial vertebral joint for interposition between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra comprises a pair of bilateral joint subcomponents. Each joint subcomponent includes a superior component including a superior vertebra engaging surface and an inferior component including an inferior vertebra engaging surface. Each joint subcomponent further includes a spacer extending between the superior component and the inferior component. The spacer includes a first modulus of elasticity and a second modulus of elasticity. The first modulus transitions to the second modulus with a gradient change. | 07-16-2009 |
20090254183 | Spinal Arthroplasty Device and Method - An artificial spinal joint and methods for replacing at least a portion of a natural intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, at least portions of facet joints are replaced along with the intervertebral disc. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254184 | Spinal Arthroplasty Device and Method - An artificial spinal joint and methods for replacing at least a portion of a natural intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, at least portions of facet joints are replaced along with the intervertebral disc. | 10-08-2009 |
20090259255 | Spinal Arthroplasty Device and Method - An artificial spinal joint and methods for replacing at least a portion of a natural intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, at least portions of facet joints are replaced along with the intervertebral disc. | 10-15-2009 |
20100298938 | Spinal Device and Method - An artificial spinal joint, for creating at least a portion of a coupling between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, comprises an anterior joint replacement component sized to extend into an intervertebral disc space between the superior and inferior vertebrae. The anterior joint replacement component includes a left anterior member separated and spaced apart from a right anterior member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a bridge component coupled at a first end to the anterior joint replacement and sized to extend posteriorly outside the intervertebral disc space. The bridge component includes a left bridge member separated and spaced apart from a right bridge member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a posterior joint replacement component coupled to a second end of the bridge component. The posterior joint replacement component includes a left posterior member separated and spaced apart from a right posterior member. | 11-25-2010 |
Steven Craig Humphreys, Chattanooga, TN US
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20080300685 | Posterior Total Joint Replacement - A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener. | 12-04-2008 |
Sue Humphreys, Rotonda West, FL US
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20110071842 | JUDICIAL CASE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A judicial case management computer system and a method for providing the same are provided. The judicial case management computer system includes storage. A set of differentiated case management (“DCM”) tracks are stored in the storage. Each of the DCM tracks represents a case type. The DCM tracks include a set of triggering events and a set of DCM elements consequential to the triggering events. A set of business rules corresponding with each of the DCM elements is provided. The set of business rules specify at least one condition for the DCM element. Computer-executable instructions are stored in the storage. The computer-executable instructions implement software when executed on the computer system for receiving a notification of the occurrence of one of the triggering events for a case, identifying the DCM elements corresponding to the one triggering event, and processing the identified DCM elements in accordance with the set of business rules for the DCM elements. | 03-24-2011 |
Thomas R. Humphreys, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20100044403 | GARMENT HANGER APPARATUS - A garment hanger apparatus includes an elongated barrel having opposed ends and a plurality of longitudinally spaced circumferential groves formed completely around the circumference of the exterior surface of the barrel. A frame having a pair of ends, one each of the pair of ends disposed in one end of the opposed ends of the elongated barrel, the frame further having an open end loop portion disposed transverse to the elongated barrel and with the open end facing the barrel. | 02-25-2010 |
Todd E. Humphreys, Austin, TX US
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20110068973 | Assimilating GNSS Signals to Improve Accuracy, Robustness, and Resistance to Signal Interference - A method for upgrading GNSS equipment to improve position, velocity and time (PVT) accuracy, increase PVT robustness in weak-signal or jammed environments and protect against counterfeit GNSS signals (spoofing). A GNSS Assimilator couples to an RF input of existing GNSS equipment, e.g., a GPS receiver, and extracts navigation and timing information from available RF signals, including non-GNSS signals, or direct baseband aiding, e.g., from an inertial navigation system, frequency reference, or GNSS user. The Assimilator fuses the diverse navigation and timing information to embed a PVT solution in synthesized GNSS signals provided to a GNSS receiver RF input. The code and carrier phases of the synthesized GNSS signals are aligned with those of actual GNSS signals to appear the same at the target receiver input. The Assimilator protects against spoofing by continuously scanning incoming GNSS signals for signs of spoofing, and mitigating spoofing effects in the synthesized GNSS signals. | 03-24-2011 |
20110102259 | Augmenting GNSS User Equipment to Improve Resistance to Spoofing - A method of countering GNSS signal spoofing includes monitoring a plurality of GNSS signals received from a plurality of GNSS signal sources and comparing broadcast data to identify outlying data, which is excluded from generation of a navigation solution defined by the plurality of GNSS signals. The outlying data can be a vestigial signal from a code or carrier Doppler shift frequency. The method includes triggering a spoofing indicator upon identification of the outlying data or other phenomenon. The phenomenon can include a shift in a phase of a measured GNSS navigation data bit sequence or a profile phenomenon of a correlation function resulting from correlation of the incoming GNSS signals with a local signal replica. The profile phenomenon can be the presence of multiple sustained correlation peaks. A nullifying signal can be generated and superimposed over a compromised signal. | 05-05-2011 |
20110109506 | Simulating Phase-Coherent GNSS Signals - A method and apparatus for simulating radio-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals that are carrier-phase and code-phase aligned with ambient GNSS signals at a user-specified location in the vicinity of the simulator. Such phase alignment allows the synthesized signals to be made to appear substantially the same as the authentic signals to a target receiver, allowing the target receiver to transition seamlessly between authentic and simulated signals. The method is embodied in a device, a phase-coherent GNSS signal simulator, which can be implemented on a digital signal processor for embedded applications. | 05-12-2011 |
20150219767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS) NAVIGATION AND VISUAL NAVIGATION TO RECOVER ABSOLUTE POSITION AND ATTITUDE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR ASSOCIATION OF VISUAL FEATURES WITH KNOWN COORDINATES - An apparatus includes a global navigation satellite system antenna, a global navigation satellite system receiver, a camera, and a processor. The mobile global navigation satellite system receiver produces a set of carrier-phase measurements from a global navigation satellite system. The camera produces an image. The processor determines an absolute position and an absolute attitude of the apparatus solely from three or more sets of data and a rough estimate of the absolute position of the apparatus without any prior association of visual features with known coordinates. Each set of data includes the image and the set of carrier-phase measurements. In addition, the processor uses either a precise orbit and clock data for the global navigation satellite system or another set of carrier-phase measurements from another global navigation satellite system antenna at a known location in each set of data. | 08-06-2015 |
Todd E. Humphreys, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20110163913 | Practical Method for Upgrading Existing GNSS User Equipment with Tightly Integrated Nav-Com Capability - A practical method for adding significant new high-performance, tightly integrated Nav-Com capability to any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) user equipment, such as GPS receivers, requires no hardware modifications to the existing user equipment. In one example, the iGPS concept is applied to a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and combines Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites, such as Iridium, with GPS or other GNSS systems to significantly improve the accuracy, integrity, and availability of Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)—in some cases by three orders of magnitude, to enable high precision GNSS carrier phase observable to be more readily exploited to improve PNT availability—even under interference conditions or occluded environments, and to enable new communication enhancements made available by the synthesis of precisely coupled navigation and communication modes. To achieve time synchronization stability to the required sub-20 ps level between the existing DAGR and a plug-in iGPS enhancement module, a special-purpose wideband reference signal is generated by the iGPS module and coupled to the DAGR via the existing antenna port, so that no hardware modification of the DAGR is required. | 07-07-2011 |
Tom Humphreys, Honolulu, HI US
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20120065371 | Recombinant proteins from filoviruses and their use - Filovirus subunit protein immunogens are produced using a recombinant expression system and combined with one or more adjuvants in immunogenic formulations. The subunit proteins include GP95, GP-FL, VP40, VP24, and NP derived from Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus. Adjuvants include saponins, emulsions, alum, and dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors. The disclosed immunogenic formulations are effective in inducing strong antibody responses directed against individual Filovirus proteins and intact Filovirus particles as well as stimulating cell-mediated immune responses to the Filoviruses. | 03-15-2012 |