Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith, Wilton, CT US
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20110106681 | ENTITY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM USING WIRELESS DEVICES - A method of providing information about a plurality of entities within a cash processing centre, the method comprising coupling a first entity with a first wireless device, coupling a second entity with a second wireless device, reading data associated with both the first and second wireless devices, pairing data associated with both the first and second wireless devices and retrieving information concerning the relationship between the first entity and the second entity based on the pairing. The entities are typically objects within the centre and the wireless devices are transmitters and/or receivers. | 05-05-2011 |
Kevin Smith, Shawnee, KS US
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20110024051 | Automated lamination stacking system for a transformer core former - An automated steel lamination stacking system for a transformer core. A computer controlled robot arm with a machine vision system locates each of a series of laminations formed by a core former. A hand with a pair of fingers disposed on the end of the robot arm sequentially grasps each of the laminations and transfers each lamination to a forming table which receives and shapes each lamination into a stack to form the desired transformer core. As the empty hand returns to retrieve the next lamination, an extended arm is activated to square the stack. If the preset number of laminations has been stacked and a desired weight has been reached, then the process is complete. Otherwise the stacking process continues. Because the laminations grow in size as the core is built, the stacking system adjusts the position of the fingers to grasp each lamination. | 02-03-2011 |
Kevin Smith, Latrobe, PA US
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20100276827 | Method for Producing Nanoparticles - A method for producing nanoparticles which includes dissolving a solute into a solvent forming a solution, feeding the solution through a liquid entrance port of a convergent-divergent nozzle; feeding a carrier gas into a gas entrance port of the nozzle, mixing the solution and the carrier gas prior to entering the nozzle, upon exiting the nozzle the solution is atomized to micron sized droplets, and the evaporating the solvent and leaving behind solid state nanoparticles of the solute. | 11-04-2010 |
Kevin Smith, Ipswich GB
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20100247098 | COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A PON in which parallel optical fibre paths are provided between dual OLTs and the ONTs, one of the optical fibre paths providing an active connection and the other optical fibre path providing a standby connection. Respective VLANs may be formed over the parallel optical fibre paths. If performance indicators, for example Ethernet continuity check messages, indicate that an ONT is no longer in communication with the OLT then data may be sent via the VLAN associated with the standby connection. | 09-30-2010 |
Kevin Smith, Paradise, UT US
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20100205762 | Grout Application Device - A rectangular paddle having a uniform thickness is capable of attaching to the rotor of a power trowel device. In one embodiment of the invention, the paddle is made of India rubber. The paddle is oriented on the rotor such that the angle between the paddle and the flooring surface is, in one embodiment of the invention, less than 45°. The paddle efficiently consolidates grout into the joints of a flooring material. | 08-19-2010 |
Kevin Smith, Tilbury CA
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20100173137 | FABRIC WITH WOVEN MARKERS - Markings visible by automatic optically guided cutting equipment are provided in a fabric such as a double layer fabric for one-piece-woven air bags by groups of black marker weft yarns which contrast with the other (white) weft yarns and warp yarns. The marker weft yarns emerge onto the upper face of the fabric only in predetermined marker areas spaced apart in the warp direction by other white weft yarns to afford optically identifiable markings spaced apart along said weft yarns and spaced apart along the direction of the warp yarns. The arrangement avoids the need for black warp yarns and thus avoids the inconveniences and loom down-time associated with required alterations to the locations of such optically detectable marker areas in the fabric web. | 07-08-2010 |
Kevin Smith, Mountain View, CA US
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20090240692 | HIERARCHICAL TAGS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED RATINGS - A method for generating and maintaining hierarchical tags with community-based ratings is provided. Tags for media streams are organized into a hierarchical format. Users may select tags from the hierarchical tag database that describes a particular multimedia content. If the user is unable to locate a desired tag, the user may submit a new tag. Upon submission of the new tag, a librarian approves the tag before storing and placing the tag in the hierarchical tag database. Users are also able to rate the quality of the association between the tag and the multimedia content. If a tag is rated low, the tag may be removed from the hierarchical tag database. If the tag is rated highly, display of the tag in a list of tags becomes more prominent. | 09-24-2009 |
20100080529 | Closed Caption Tagging System - A method for displaying a webpage is described. The method involves receiving a broadcast stream including a program, playing the program in the broadcast stream to a viewer, displaying an icon to the viewer and receiving viewer input in response to display of the icon, pausing the playing of the program in response to receiving the viewer input, displaying a web page to the viewer in response to receiving the viewer input, and resuming the playing of the program. | 04-01-2010 |
20110126107 | CLOSED CAPTION TAGGING SYSTEM - A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. Tags indicate the start and end points of a program segment. Program segments such as commercials are automatically replaced by the receiver with new program segments that are selected based on various criteria. | 05-26-2011 |
20110135276 | CLOSED CAPTION TAGGING SYSTEM - A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. Tags indicate the start and end points of a program segment. Program segments such as commercials are automatically replaced by the receiver with new program segments that are selected based on various criteria. | 06-09-2011 |
20110200300 | CLOSED CAPTION TAGGING SYSTEM - A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. Tags indicate the start and end points of a program segment. Program segments such as commercials are automatically replaced by the receiver with new program segments that are selected based on various criteria. | 08-18-2011 |
20120027383 | ONE-TOUCH RECORDING OF A PROGRAM BEING ADVERTISED - A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. A one-touch recording option is provided. An icon is displayed to the viewer telling the viewer that an advertised program is available for recording at a future time. The viewer presses a single button on an input device causing the receiver to schedule the program for recording. | 02-02-2012 |
20120114301 | CLOSED CAPTION TAGGING SYSTEM - A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. Tags indicate the start and end points of a program segment. Program segments such as commercials are automatically replaced by the receiver with new program segments that are selected based on various criteria. | 05-10-2012 |
20120213494 | SCHEDULING THE RECORDING OF A PROGRAM VIA AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE BROADCAST STREAM - A method for displaying a webpage is described. The method involves receiving a broadcast stream including a program, playing the program in the broadcast stream to a viewer, displaying an icon to the viewer and receiving viewer input in response to display of the icon, pausing the playing of the program in response to receiving the viewer input, displaying a web page to the viewer in response to receiving the viewer input, and resuming the playing of the program. | 08-23-2012 |
Kevin Smith, Bountiful, UT US
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20090295132 | Filter for airbag inflator using variable expanded metal - An airbag inflator that includes a pyrotechnic material capable of producing a quantity of gas during deployment. The inflator also includes a filter. The filter may be an expanded metal filter that is wrapped about the pyrotechnic material. When this filter is wrapped about the pyrotechnic material, the filter forms a plurality of layers having holes that are a different size. This filter also includes a first set of barriers and a second set of barriers that are positioned exterior of the first set of barriers, the second set of barriers being offset from the first set of barriers. Gas passing through the filter will encounter the first set of barriers, be re-directed, encounter the second set of barriers, be re-directed, and then flow out of the filter. | 12-03-2009 |
Kevin Smith, Crown Point, IN US
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20090255159 | KIT FOR SIGNAGE SUSPENSION - A kit for suspending a sign is disclosed herein. The kit includes first and second column anchors operable to be mounted in the ground. Each column anchor has a plurality of fins facing in different directions from one another and a conical tip. The kit also includes first and second columns individually receivable in one of the first and second column anchors and selectively removable. Each of the columns has a plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of sets of eye-bolts and nuts, each individually receivable in one of the plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of cable members having latches or S-hooks at both ends and a stretchable member extending between the latches or S-hooks. | 10-15-2009 |
Kevin Smith, Coral Gables, FL US
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20080287739 | Torque-Transmitting, Locking Instrument Holder and Method for Operating the Instrument Holder - A torque-transmitting, locking instrument holder, includes a hollow body having a proximal end for receiving an instrument, a distal end for protrusion of the instrument, and a handle to be gripped by an operator. A device is provided for locking the handle to and unlocking the handle from the instrument at least partly disposed within the hollow body. A method for operating the instrument holder includes providing a hollow body having a proximal end for receiving an instrument, a distal end for protrusion of the instrument, and a handle to be gripped by an operator. The instrument is placed at least partly within the hollow body and the handle is locked to and unlocked from the instrument. | 11-20-2008 |
20090005643 | Torque-transmitting, variably-flexible, locking insertion device and method for operating the insertion device - A torque-transmitting, variably-flexible, locking insertion device includes a hollow body having a proximal end with an entrance for receiving an instrument, a distal end with a tip for protrusion of the instrument, and a handle to be gripped by an operator. A device locks the handle to and unlocks the handle from the instrument, which is at least partly disposed within the hollow body. A device transitions the hollow body between a relatively flexible condition and a relatively stiff condition. A method for operating a torque-transmitting, locking insertion device includes placing the instrument at least partly within the hollow body and locking the handle to and unlocking the handle from the instrument. The hollow body is transitioned between a relatively flexible condition and a relatively stiff condition. | 01-01-2009 |
20090026682 | Releasing Instrument Holder and Method of Operating the Instrument Holder - An automatically releasing instrument holder includes a grip to be held by an operator for guiding an instrument, an actuator to be activated by the operator and a biasing device exerting a force. A clamp is moved by the actuator toward the instrument against the force of the biasing device and is moved by the biasing device away from the instrument upon releasing the actuator. A method for operating the instrument holder is also provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20090209815 | Torque-Transmitting, Variably-Flexible, Corrugated Insertion Device and Method for Transmitting Torque and Variably Flexing a Corrugated Insertion Device - A torque-transmitting, variably-flexible, corrugated insertion device includes a hollow body having a proximal end with an entrance for receiving an instrument and a distal end with a tip for protrusion of the instrument. A vacuum-activated device transitions the hollow body between a relatively flexible condition and a relatively stiff condition. A corrugated tube transmits torque from the proximal end toward the distal end. A method for transmitting torque and variably flexing an insertion device for receiving an instrument includes providing a hollow body, transmitting torque along the hollow body with a corrugated tube, applying suction to create a vacuum in the hollow body for placing the hollow body in a relatively stiff condition, and relieving the vacuum for placing the hollow body in a relatively flexible condition. | 08-20-2009 |
Kevin Smith, Grove City, OH US
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20090119662 | Deployment and Management Framework - A system and method for deploying and managing software components to a plurality of network devices of an extended data communications network. In one embodiment of the invention, a client type defining software components required for at least one network device of the plurality of network devices may be determined. At least one network device of the plurality of network devices corresponding to the client type may be determined. The software components may be provided to the at least one network device based in part on the client type. The software components may be installed on the at least one network device such that functional capabilities of the software components may be employed by the network device. In another embodiment, a record of the software components installed on the at least one network device on a hub server associated with the extended data communications network may be stored. | 05-07-2009 |
Kevin Smith, San Diego, CA US
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20090036105 | Method and system for rendering content on a wireless device - A method of rendering content on a wireless device. The wireless device sends a message to a server requesting an application and identifies itself with its rendering capabilities. The wireless receives an identification of a custom configuration of a plurality of rendering blocks of the wireless device associated with the application. The custom configuration configures the plurality of rendering blocks of the device. The wireless device receives compiled content from the application executing on the server that includes render commands expressed in a syntax that is device generic but has parameters specific to the rendering capabilities of the wireless device. A reader of the wireless device processes the compiled content and issues commands to individual rendering blocks of a graphical user interface based on the rendering commands of the compiled content and based on the custom configuration. | 02-05-2009 |
20090037724 | Server method and system for rendering content on a wireless device - A server implemented method for processing data for a wireless device. The server in response to a user request executes an application program for generating content for rendering on the wireless device where the content is wireless device generic. A first screen description based on the content and a device profile of the wireless device is generated. The device profile may describe a rendering capability of the wireless device. The first screen may be in a syntax generic format independent of the wireless device type and describe relative screen location and display object size information independent of screen dimensions. The first screen is translated into a second screen description that includes discrete low level rendering commands within the rendering capability of the wireless device that is syntax generic. Low level rendering commands include physical screen positions of display elements. The translated second screen is then transmitted to the wireless device. | 02-05-2009 |
20130339425 | Method and System for Rendering Content on a Wireless Device - A method of rendering content on a wireless device. The wireless device sends a message to a server requesting an application and identifies itself with its rendering capabilities. The wireless receives an identification of a custom configuration of a plurality of rendering blocks of the wireless device associated with the application. The custom configuration configures the plurality of rendering blocks of the device. The wireless device receives compiled content from the application executing on the server that includes render commands expressed in a syntax that is device generic but has parameters specific to the rendering capabilities of the wireless device. A reader of the wireless device processes the compiled content and issues commands to individual rendering blocks of a graphical user interface based on the rendering commands of the compiled content and based on the custom configuration. | 12-19-2013 |
20160034411 | Subsystem Peripheral Ownership Scheduling and Reconfiguration for Highly Integrated System on Chips - Herein disclosed are systems, methods, and apparatus for dynamic switching of bus ownership, and in particular, for dynamic switching of peripheral bus ownership as well as all subsystems and/or peripherals on the bus. A peripheral bus access manager is distributed across multiple subsystems and controls access to a peripheral bus controller. The peripheral bus access manager also determines which subsystem should own the bus and then arbitrates access to the peripheral bus controller in order to indirectly make a desired subsystem the peripheral bus owner. | 02-04-2016 |
Kevin Smith, Redmond, WA US
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20080250429 | Application-specific mapping of input device elements - A method for carrying out application-specific mapping of input device elements (for example, human input device buttons). The method includes, from an application matching program, determining, for an application program, whether a control element event (for example, a mouse button click event) needs to carry out an action that is specific to the application program, or to perform its default action. The application matching program is configured to execute independently of the application program. A computing system that is capable of carrying out the above method is also provided. | 10-09-2008 |
Kevin Smith, Dameron, MD US
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20080228458 | Radar altimeter model for simulator - A method of simulating a radar altimeter for a simulator having an ownship includes projecting a field of view at about ninety degrees from a bottom of the ownship; determining distances from the bottom of the ownship to each pixel in the field of view; and sorting the distances to find a shortest distance. Preferably, the field of view comprises a cone. The Z-buffer of a graphics card determines the distances from the bottom of the ownship to each pixel in the field of view. The distances are sorted to find the shortest distance. | 09-18-2008 |
Kevin Smith, Monongahela, PA US
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20110110831 | MULTI-STAGE CRYSTALLIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A crystallizer system for forming solid crystals includes a vessel defining a cylindrical sidewall, a sparge device located at a bottom of the vessel, a plurality of impellers attached to a shaft, and a plurality of redistribution funnel assemblies vertically spaced apart. Each funnel assembly may be positioned underneath a respective impeller of the plurality of impellers. Each funnel assembly may include a funnel, a disc attached to the shaft such that the disc rotates with the impellers, and a channel extending radially inward from a location near the sidewall. The channel may be adapted to direct gas bubbles from the sidewall to a location near blade outer edges of the respective impeller A lower edge of the funnel and the disc may define a lower gap therebetween, such that solid particles falling from within the funnel are directed out of the lower gap when the disc is rotated. | 05-12-2011 |
Kevin Smith, Cambridge GB
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20110172259 | DOSAGE FORM CONTAINING OXYCODONE AND NALOXONE - The present invention concerns a dosage form comprising oxycodone and naloxone which is characterized by specific in vivo parameters such as t | 07-14-2011 |
20120225901 | DOSAGE FORM CONTAINING OXYCODONE AND NALOXONE - The present invention concerns a dosage form comprising oxycodone and naloxone which is characterized by specific in vivo parameters such as t | 09-06-2012 |
20140031382 | DOSAGE FORM CONTAINING OXYCODONE AND NALOXONE - The present invention concerns a dosage form comprising oxycodone and naloxone which is characterized by specific in vivo parameters such as t | 01-30-2014 |
20150018379 | Intranasal Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Comprising Naloxone - The present invention relates to an intranasal pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a dosing unit comprising naloxone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount of equivalent to ≧0.5 mg naloxone HCl dissolved in an application fluid of a volume of ≦250 μl. Furthermore, the present invention relates to such an intranasal pharmaceutical dosage form for use in the treatment of opioid overdosing and/or at least one symptom thereof. | 01-15-2015 |
20150126540 | Intranasal Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Comprising Naloxone - The present invention relates to an intranasal pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a dosing unit comprising naloxone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount of equivalent to ≧0.5 mg naloxone HCl dissolved in an application fluid of a volume of ≦250 μl. Furthermore, the present invention relates to such an intranasal pharmaceutical dosage form for use in the treatment of opioid overdosing and/or at least one symptom thereof. | 05-07-2015 |
20160106736 | DIHYDROETORPHINE FOR THE PROVISION OF PAIN RELIEF AND ANAESTHESIA - The present invention provides a method of providing pain relief in a human subject in need thereof comprising administering (R)-dihydroetorphine to said subject, wherein said (R)-dihydroetorphine is administered in a dose of at least 0.01 μg/kg, preferably at least 0.05 μg/kg, and the level of respiratory depression in said subject is 65 or less % relative to the baseline level pre-administration of (R)-dihydroetorphine. | 04-21-2016 |
Kevin Smith, Troy, MI US
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20120010922 | CO-CREATION DESIGN PROCESS FOR CREATING CONSUMER GOODS - A method and tool for enhancing customer related research with product manufacturers has been provided. Consumers are invited into a design experience by inputting personal data and product design preferences in order to create a profile. A consumer is then invited to provide specific product design preferences and they can interact with a design tool in order to co-design new products in collaboration with designers. The consumer's data is then aggregated and provided to designers and marketers who will use the information for the next stage of product development. | 01-12-2012 |
20120145108 | Fuel System Electric Primer - An electric fuel system primer is provided that is capable of generating enough pressure to open a valve in an engine's fuel system in order for the primer to prime the engine. The primer can include an electric fuel pump that is capable of generating at least 70 p.s.i. or more in order to open the valve. The primer may be powered by the vehicle's battery, by an internal battery or by converting AC to DC or vice versa. | 06-14-2012 |
20120192372 | TOUCHSCREEN SMUDGE ERASER - The present invention relates to a device or apparatus for wiping and cleaning the surface of an electronic device screen. The device comprises a base and a blade covered with a blade fabric, such as microfiber, with the blade inserted into the base. A user may grip the base to apply the blade to the screen surface. The blade may have a blade support under the blade fabric to provide some rigidity and resiliency to the blade fabric. A cap is further provided for reversibly coupling to the base of the device when not in use to protect the blade. The blade may also be reversibly coupled to the base to allow for its replacement. A replacement blade itself is also provided. | 08-02-2012 |
Kevin Smith, Houston, TX US
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20120031850 | Extraction of Sulfate from Water - Sulfate anions and divalent metal ions, such as magnesium, strontium and barium, in water are removed by treating the water with polyaluminum chloride, usually together with lime, to form ettringite and similar crystalline species which are readily removable by settling, filtration and the like. Iron is also removed by oxidation in a variation of the process. The process is particularly useful for treating aqueous solutions used in well treatment, where flowback fluids can provide some of the divalent metal ions necessary to form the ettringite-like materials, thus reducing the amount of lime otherwise necessary and further facilitating recycling of the fluid. | 02-09-2012 |
20120088697 | FOAMER/SULFUR SCAVENGER COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A new multi-purpose foaming composition having applications in oil field application, industrial applications, waste management applications, or other applications that can be benefited by a foam, is disclosed, where the composition includes a surfactant, a sulfur scavenger and optionally an additive, where the sulfur scavenger and/or additive improve foam characteristics and/or the foam improves an activity of the sulfur scavenger and/or the additives. Method for using and making the foaming compositions are also disclosed, especially, coiled and capillary coiled tubing downhole applications. | 04-12-2012 |
20130319951 | Calcium and Aluminum Chlorides for Sulfate Removal from Water - Sulfate anions and divalent metal ions in water are removed by treating sulfate-containing water, at a pH of 11-12.5, with aluminum chloride and calcium chloride, optionally together with lime, to form solid ettringite and similar crystalline species. Sulfate is removed as part of the ettringite or ettringite-like materials, but calcium content can be reduced at the same time even though calcium chloride is used as an additive to the treated water. Lime may be used also as a supplemental source of calcium and to help raise the pH. Iron may also be removed by oxidation in a variation of the process. In well treatment, divalent metal ions in flowback fluids can reduce the amount of calcium otherwise necessary to form the solid materials, thus further facilitating recycling of the fluid. | 12-05-2013 |
Kevin Smith, Stamford, MA US
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20120289988 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING FLOW THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN, AND/OR FOR REINFORCING A WEAKNESS IN THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN, WHILE STILL MAINTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL FLOW THROUGH THE BODY LUMEN - A method for making a device for causing thrombosis of an aneurysm, wherein said device comprises a single elastic filament configurable between (i) an elongated, substantially linear configuration, and (ii) a longitudinally-contracted, substantially three-dimensional configuration, said method comprising: | 11-15-2012 |
20150216534 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING FLOW THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN, AND/OR FOR REINFORCING A WEAKNESS IN THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN, WHILE STILL MAINTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL FLOW THROUGH THE BODY LUMEN - A method for making a device for causing thrombosis of an aneurysm, wherein said device comprises a single elastic filament configurable between (i) an elongated, substantially linear configuration, and (ii) a longitudinally-contracted, substantially three-dimensional configuration, said method comprising: | 08-06-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20120303465 | CUSTOM USER DEFINABLE KEYWORD BIDDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allow a user or business entity to create customized rules for bidding on keywords to/from a search engine. A bid automation engine allows a user or business entity to specify a number of rules for bidding on keywords used in Internet advertising campaigns. The bid automation engine may be part of, or interface with, a web analytics tool and/or a bid management system to provide user-defined strategies for bidding on keywords. Accordingly, a user or business entity may set up a customized bidding strategy for keywords by building sets of bidding rules. | 11-29-2012 |
Kevin Smith, Durham GB
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20130091654 | CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, the cyclonic separation apparatus comprising: a first cyclonic separating unit comprising a hollow cylindrical dirt container with a central axis and an air inlet port arranged tangentially to the dirt container; and a second cyclonic separating unit comprising a plurality of cyclones arranged in a circular array about the central axis, wherein each cyclone has an air inlet port and an air outlet port, wherein the second cyclonic separating unit receives air flow downstream from the first cyclonic separating unit and wherein the second cyclonic separating unit has a higher separation efficiency than the first cyclonic separating unit, wherein the second separating unit is located within the dirt container. A vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body, a motor coupled to a fan and the cyclonic separation apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091655 | HAND-HOLDABLE VACUUM CLEANER - A hand-holdable vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a battery pack housing at least one rechargeable cell for powering the motor; a body with a handle; a dirty air duct with a dirty air inlet; and a dirt separating means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the dirt separating means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis arranged transverse the body; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the dirty air duct, wherein the dirt container is rotatingly connected to the body to pivot, with the battery pack, about the central axis between a folded position and an extended position diametrically opposed to the folded position. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091656 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a dirt separation means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan; a cleaner head located in the path of the air flow upstream of the dirt separation means; at least one support wheel for supporting the vacuum cleaner upon a floor; and an elongate body with a handle at a longitudinal end, wherein the motor, the fan, the cleaner head, the dirt separation means and the at least one support wheel are arranged about an opposite longitudinal end of the elongate body to the handle, wherein the elongate body is telescopically extendible to alter the length of the vacuum cleaner between a compact position and an extended position and wherein the extended position is at least double the length of the compact position. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091657 | BATTERY-POWERED VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a body with a handle; a dirty air duct with a dirty air inlet; a battery pack housing at least one rechargeable cell for powering the motor; and a dirt separating means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the dirt separating means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the dirty air duct and wherein the battery pack has a curvilinear or annular cross-sectional profile transverse to the central axis and a curvilinear inner wall embracing the dirt container. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091658 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; an elongate body with a handle at longitudinal end and a cleaner head arranged at an opposite longitudinal end; a dirt separation means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan; and at least one support wheel for supporting the vacuum cleaner upon a floor, wherein the dirt separation means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis arranged transverse to the elongate body; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the cleaner head located in the path of the air flow upstream of the dirt separation means and wherein the at least one support wheel rotates about the dirt container. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091660 | CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS - A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, the cyclonic separation apparatus comprising: a cyclone with a hollow cylindrical body, a hollow frustro-conical body tapering away from the cylindrical body and a longitudinal central axis through the cylindrical body and the frustro-conical body; a discharge nozzle through the frustro-conical body at a longitudinal end; an air inlet port arranged tangentially through a side of the cylindrical body; and an air outlet port through the cylindrical body at an opposite longitudinal end; a dirt container in communication with the cyclone; and a deflector fin arranged within the cyclone to deflect, in use, air flow from the air inlet port in a helical path around the cyclone and towards the discharge nozzle. A vacuum cleaner comprising a motor coupled to a fan and the cyclonic separation apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091661 | CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS - A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, the cyclonic separation apparatus comprising: a first cyclonic separating unit comprising a hollow cylindrical dirt container with a central axis and an air inlet port arranged tangentially through a side of the dirt container; a second cyclonic separating unit comprising at least one cyclone with an axial inlet port, an axial outlet port and a discharge nozzle and a substantially cylindrical intermediate wall surrounding the inlet port of the at least one cyclone, wherein the cyclonic separation apparatus comprises at least one protruding lip arranged to impede return of separated material from said longitudinal end of the dirt container and wherein the at least one lip protrudes radially inwardly from an inner surface of the dirt container or protrudes radially outwardly from the intermediate wall. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091662 | CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS - A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner comprising: a cyclone with a longitudinal central axis; a discharge nozzle at a longitudinal end of the cyclone; an air inlet port arranged tangentially through a side of the cyclone; an air outlet port through an opposite longitudinal end of the cyclone; and a dirt container in communication with the cyclone, wherein the dirt container comprises: a base wall penetrated by the discharge nozzle; a top wall spaced apart from the base wall; and a perimeter wall interposing the base wall and the top wall, wherein the dirt container is arranged to convey air flow from the cyclone in an elongate circuit defined by the perimeter wall. A vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; and the cyclonic separation apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091810 | MOTOR, FAN AND CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS ARRANGEMENT - A motor, fan and cyclonic separation apparatus arrangement for a vacuum cleaner, the arrangement comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a cyclonic separation apparatus located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan; and a pre-fan filter located in the path of the air flow downstream of the cyclonic separation apparatus and upstream of the fan, wherein the cyclonic separation apparatus comprises at least one cyclone comprising: a cyclone body with a longitudinal axis; an air inlet port arranged tangentially through a side of the cyclone body; and an air outlet port through a longitudinal end of the cyclone body, wherein the pre-fan filter is arranged upon the air outlet port of the or each cyclone. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091812 | MOTOR, FAN AND CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS ARRANGEMENT - A motor, fan and cyclonic separation apparatus arrangement for a vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; and a cyclonic separation apparatus located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan. The cyclonic separation apparatus comprises: a plurality of cyclones each with an air inlet port and an air outlet port; and a cooling air flow path. The motor comprises a permanent magnet brushless motor, a switched reluctance motor or a flux switching motor. The fan has an outer diameter the same or less than the diameter of the motor. The plurality of cyclones, the motor and the fan are arranged in a circular array about a central axis of the cyclonic separation apparatus. The arrangement comprises a baffle for directing air flow from the fan out of the circular array. The motor is located in the cooling air flow path. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091813 | MOTOR, FAN AND CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS ARRANGEMENT FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A motor, fan and cyclonic separation apparatus arrangement for a vacuum cleaner, the arrangement comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; and a cyclonic separation apparatus located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the cyclonic separation apparatus comprises: a plurality of cyclones each with an air inlet port and an air outlet port wherein the cyclones are arranged in a generally circular array about a central axis of the cyclonic separation apparatus; and a cooling air flow path, wherein the motor is nested within the generally circular array of cyclones and wherein the motor is located in the cooling air flow path. A vacuum cleaner comprising the motor, fan and cyclonic separation apparatus arrangement. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091814 | CYCLONIC SEPARATION APPARATUS - A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, the cyclonic separation apparatus comprising: a first cyclonic separating unit comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a central axis, an air inlet port arranged tangentially through a side wall of the dirt container and an air outlet; and a second cyclonic separating unit comprising at least one cyclone with an air inlet port and an air outlet port, wherein the second cyclonic separating unit receives air flow downstream from the first cyclonic separating unit, wherein the second cyclonic separating unit is located within the dirt container and wherein the second cyclonic separating unit is detachably connected to the dirt container for removal through either longitudinal end of the dirt container. A vacuum cleaner comprising a motor coupled to a fan and the cyclonic separation apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130091815 | MOTOR, FAN AND DIRT SEPARATION MEANS ARRANGEMENT - A motor, fan and dirt separating means arrangement for a vacuum cleaner, the arrangement comprising: a motor with a drive shaft; a fan coupled to the motor for generating air flow; and a dirt separating means located in a cleaning path of the air flow, the cleaning path being between a dirty air inlet and the fan, wherein the motor is located in a cooling path of the air flow, the cooling path being between a clean air inlet and the fan, wherein the air flow through the cleaning path is substantially greater than through the cooling path in normal operating conditions and wherein the cleaning path and the cooling path of the air flow combine substantially at the fan inlet. A vacuum cleaner comprising the motor, fan and dirt separating means arrangement. | 04-18-2013 |
Kevin Smith, Denver, CO US
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20130339089 | VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF RECURRING REVENUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DATA AND PREDICTIONS - Visual representations of recurring revenue management system data and predictions are disclosed. A user interface is generated for an electronic display, the user interface including a graphical representation of one or more recurring revenue assets, the graphical representation representing each of the one or more recurring revenue assets according to one or more metrics that define each of the one or more recurring revenue assets. A predicted outcome for at least one of the one or more recurring revenue assets is predicted, the calculating being from a predictive model that is based on aggregate historical information collected from one or more data sources. A graphical representation of the predicted outcome is generated according to one or more parameters related to the one or more metrics, for concurrent display in the user interface with the graphical representation of one or more recurring revenue assets. | 12-19-2013 |
Kevin Smith, Niles, MI US
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20140029196 | SYSTEM FOR BALANCED POWER AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF MISSION CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS - Data center capsules providing modular and scalable capacity with integrated power and thermal transmission capabilities. Modular integrated central power system (“ICPS”) to fulfill the power and thermal needs of data center environments or other mission critical environments. Computer-based systems and methods for controlling the energy- and thermal-envelope of any single data center environment or other mission critical environment, or an ecosystem of multiple data center environments or multiple other mission critical environments. | 01-30-2014 |
Kevin Smith, Medford, MA US
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20140093923 | Methods and Compositions for the Extracellular Transport of Biosynthetic Hydrocarbons and Other Molecules - The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into hydrocarbons, e.g., n-alkanes and n-alkenes, wherein the n-alkanes are secreted into the culture medium via recombinantly expressed transporter proteins. In particular, the use of such organisms for the commercial production of n-alkanes and related molecules is contemplated. | 04-03-2014 |
Kevin Smith, Franklin, WI US
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20130124153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - A method for the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The method includes receiving through a user interface a selection of a graphic comprising a plurality of components in a design format. The method also includes receiving through the user interface an indication that a first component of the plurality of components is static, and an indication that a second component of the plurality of components is dynamic. The method also includes converting the first component from the design format to a static format, and converting the second component from the design format to a dynamic format. The method then exports the graphic with the first component in the static format and the second component in the dynamic format. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DISPLAY OF MULTIPLE ERRORS ON A HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the display of multiple errors is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least initiate display of a graphical view of an industrial automation environment. The program instructions also direct the computing system to detect a plurality of error conditions related to machine operations within the industrial automation environment, and to determine a plurality of locations within the graphical view associated with the plurality of error conditions. The program instructions further direct the computing system to identify at least one group of error conditions from the plurality of error conditions based on the plurality of locations, and to initiate display of a graphical representation of the at least one group of the error conditions. | 05-16-2013 |
20130311914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least display a graphical element having dimensions associated with a characteristic of an industrial element within an industrial automation environment. The program instructions further direct the computing system to at least identify a change in the characteristic of the industrial element, and to modify a dimension of the graphical element to visually represent the change in the characteristic of the industrial element. | 11-21-2013 |
Kevin Smith, Westport, CT US
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20140127664 | Real-time Computerized Interactive Text Memorization Method and System - Method and system for real-time computerized interactive text memorization. The real-time computerized interactive text memorization aids in the memorization of large amounts of text that contain an established sequence and flow that must be adhered to during the recitation of the text by a speaker. The present disclosure utilizes a data parser, a character selection function, a text to speech engine and a voice recorder to provide visual text displays, digitized and recorded audio playback and digitized and recorded audio annotation. Data is uploaded into the system where they are then scanned by the data parser and prepared to create the various audio/visual elements needed for memorization by the user. The data parser then searches and separates text-based data into its unique theatrical or playwriting character based components. A character selection function of the present disclosure allows a user to select as many characters s desired from the uploaded parsed data. A text to speech engine is utilized as a means to audibly reproduce any of the parsed components created by the data parser. The voice recorder function allows a user to record audio clips that can be associated to the parsed components created by the data parser in the system. The playlist creation element will associate either start points for the text to the speech engine or recorded audio samples from the voice recorder function to those various components identified by the data parser. From the generated playlist the learner can then choose that portion of the text which requires their attention in order to prepare for the upcoming recitation. The data playback function allows for the reproduction of the parsed text and start points or audio samples in tandem at variable rates using both recorded audio and multiple text to speech voices as determined by the learner. The annotation and text editing element provides the learner with the ability to make text changes as needed which are then incorporated into the audio and text reproduction in real-time. | 05-08-2014 |
Kevin Smith, Lehi, UT US
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20150046832 | SHARING AND CONSUMING WEB CONTENT ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICES - Techniques are disclosed for sharing and consuming web content across multiple computing devices. Each device registers with an account on a cloud-based service using a unique identifier. When one of the registered devices requests a web page, a set of rules is processed by the cloud-based service to determine whether the page content should be shared with other registered devices. If the rules are satisfied, the cloud-based service requests and receives the content from a content provider in various formats that are compatible with each of the registered devices. Once all assets associated with the content are received by the cloud-based service, the content is shared by pushing the content out to each registered device in the compatible format. In some cases, the scroll position is adjusted automatically so that the user may resume reading at the same point where she left off with another registered device. | 02-12-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Alviso, CA US
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20150058379 | HIERARCHICAL TAGS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED RATINGS - A method for generating and maintaining hierarchical tags with community-based ratings is provided. Tags for media streams are organized into a hierarchical format. Users may select tags from the hierarchical tag database that describes a particular multimedia content. If the user is unable to locate a desired tag, the user may submit a new tag. Upon submission of the new tag, a librarian approves the tag before storing and placing the tag in the hierarchical tag database. Users are also able to rate the quality of the association between the tag and the multimedia content. If a tag is rated low, the tag may be removed from the hierarchical tag database. If the tag is rated highly, display of the tag in a list of tags becomes more prominent. | 02-26-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Olin, NC US
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20150198238 | SHIFTER ASSEMBLY - A vehicle shifter for use with a transmission is provided that is mountable on a transmission and can operate the transmission via an operating member held by a housing. The operating member may engage the transmission with a first end, and may be actuated by a user via a shift knob adapter at a second end. The operating member may be limited in its movement by a pin member, which is configured to engage the housing. The pin member may be urged towards a neutral position by opposingly positioned bias members. In some cases, the shift knob adapter may be offset from the second end of the operating member by a connector plate, and may be adjustable via splined connections. The splines may cooperate with the connector plate to allow the shift knob adapter to be maintained in a chosen rotational orientation. | 07-16-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Port Moody CA
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20150213035 | Search Engine System and Method for a Utility Interface Platform - Modern utilities are increasingly installing smart meters, which can typically generate hundreds of millions of data points daily. Such a massive volume of data is unwieldy to manage with the databases in current utility interface platforms. A solution converts the data to canonical documents and indexes some or all the data points such that a freeform search engine can be used to search for and access the data, resulting in a much more convenient and faster retrieval of data. | 07-30-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20150240697 | Turbocharger Exhaust Manifold System - An engine subassembly and method of assembling an engine subassembly. The engine subassembly includes an exhaust manifold including an exit conduit. The exit conduit includes a first flange disposed about a peripheral portion of the exit conduit. The engine subassembly also includes a turbo charger including an entry conduit. The entry conduit further includes a second flange disposed about a peripheral portion of the entry conduit. The turbocharger engaged with the exhaust manifold such that the first flange is engaged with the second flange. The engine subassembly also includes an extension protruding axially from one of the entry conduit and the exit conduit. The extension includes at least one protrusion extending at least in part in a radial direction from the extension. The protrusion is configured for engagement with a channel formed in a wall of the other one of the entry conduit and the exit conduit. | 08-27-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Bellaire, TX US
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20150328604 | Central entry dual rotor cavitation - A method is described of mixing fluid materials, including solids and gases. The materials to be mixed are introduced between two cylindrical rotors mounted in parallel on a motorized shaft. The rotors have arrays of cavities on their cylindrical surfaces and rotate within close proximity to the interior of a cylindrical shell. Passage of the fluid between the rotating rotors and the interior surface of the cylindrical shell causes cavitation, which mixes the materials. The mixture is passed to outlets on the far sides of the rotors from the inlet. Apparatus is described for extending the flow path of the materials and thus increasing exposure to the cavitation process. | 11-19-2015 |
20160096122 | Continuous Evaporative Concentration of Used Drilling Muds - Used water-in-oil emulsified drilling muds are prepared for reuse by removing excess water. The excess water is removed by passing the used mud through a cavitation device, under controlled conditions, along with injected air. While the emulsion is heated in the cavitation device, the air is finely dispersed in it, so is able to absorb water evaporated from the discrete, discontinuous phase aqueous droplets in the emulsion. A mixture of incoming and aerated emulsion is maintained at an optimal temperature in a process tank while a steady state continuous process is controlled to utilize the heat input, after compensating for radiant heat losses and other system losses, substantially exclusively for the evaporation of water in the emulsion. The process is applicable to any water-in-oil emulsion. | 04-07-2016 |
Kevin Smith, Raleigh, NC US
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20150378717 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF AN APPLICATION - Embodiments are directed towards managing application delivery over a network. Change information that corresponds to changes to an application may be provided to a delivery pipeline. The change information may be verified in part based on a static analysis of the content of the change information, compiling, and unit testing. Reviewers may be notified to approve the change information. A version of the application that includes the change information may be generated. Acceptance testing may be performed that includes provisioning computing resources in an acceptance computing environment. And, deploying a version of application that includes the change information into the acceptance computing environment. If the acceptance testing passes, a shipping operation may be enabled pausing the delivery pipeline until an authorized user activates the shipping operation restarting the delivery pipeline and deploying the application to one or more computing environments. | 12-31-2015 |
Kevin Smith, Burlingame, CA US
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20160092987 | Funding Seed Investments - A funding platform permits investors to review a company for investment and provide funding for the company by executing an investment transaction online. The funding platform determines whether the investor is an accredited or qualified investor and provides diligence information to the investor for evaluating whether to invest in the company. The investor provides a request to invest in the company, and the funding platform determines whether the investor has an account with a broker-dealer. The funding platform receives a commitment from the investor to fund the company, and when a funding threshold amount is reached from one or more investors, the funding platform initiates funding of the company and receives a financial instrument for the investors issued by the company. | 03-31-2016 |