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Alan P. Croft, Cedar Park, TX US
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20090206526 | SINTERING AIDS - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include a sintering aid composition that has a material useful for sintering, an amine, and optionally a carboxylic acid. | 08-20-2009 |
20110124482 | SINTERING AIDS - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include a sintering aid composition that has a material useful for sintering, an amine, and optionally a carboxylic acid. | 05-26-2011 |
Brent Croft, Lewisville, TX US
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20150148868 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATION SESSION BETWEEN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - A method is provided for establishing a communication session with an implantable medical device (“IMD”). The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. The IMD periodically transmitting advertisement notices over the dedicated advertisement channel according to the protocol. The advertisement notices being transmitted periodically at an advertisement period over multiple cycles. The method further includes repeatedly scanning the advertisement channel, by the external device, for select scanning intervals in search of the advertisement notices, the scanning operation being repeated periodically at a scan period over the multiple cycles. The advertisement period and the scan period are independent of one another such that the advertisement and scan periods at least partially overlap intermittently after a number of cycles. When the external device detects one of the advertisement notices, the method includes establishing a communications link between the external device and the IMD. | 05-28-2015 |
David Wallace Croft, Dallas, TX US
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20120123982 | Method of automatically modifying the probability of random selection of a presentation based on how long the user delays before skipping (time-based skip weighting) - A method of adjusting the probability of a presentation being randomly selected during random play based on user feedback where the length of delay prior to the user pressing the skip button causes a modification in the probability of that presentation being displayed again. | 05-17-2012 |
Matthew R. Croft, Austin, TX US
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20120195112 | METHOD OF WRITING TO A SPIN TORQUE MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - A method includes destructively reading bits of a spin torque magnetic random access memory and immediately writing back the original or inverted values. A detection of the majority state of the write back bits and a conditional inversion of write back bits are employed to reduce the number of write back pulses. A subsequent write command received within a specified time or before an original write operation is commenced will cause a portion of the write back pulses or the original write operation pulses to abort. Write pulses during subsequent write operations will follow the conditional inversion determined for the write back bits during destructive read. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198313 | METHOD OF READING AND WRITING TO A SPIN TORQUE MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY WITH ERROR CORRECTING CODE - A method includes destructively reading bits of a spin torque magnetic random access memory, using error correcting code (ECC) for error correction, and storing inverted or non-inverted data in data-store latches. When a subsequent write operation changes the state of data-store latches, parity calculation and majority detection of the bits are initiated. A majority bit detection and potential inversion of write data minimizes the number of write current pulses. A subsequent write operation received within a specified time or before an original write operation is commenced will cause the majority detection operation to abort. | 08-02-2012 |
Matthew Ronald Croft, Austin, TX US
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20120275231 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURE FOR FLASH MEMORY WRITE ALGORITHM FOR FAST BITS - A method, apparatus, and manufacture for a memory device is provided. The memory device includes memory cells that each store two bits, and a memory controller. During write operations, for each bit in each memory cell that is to be programmed, the memory controller determines whether both bits of the memory cell are being programmed. While controlling an application of programming pulses to the memory cell to program the bit, if both bits of the memory cell are being programmed, the memory controller causes the application of each programming pulse to the bit to occur for a standard duration. Otherwise, the memory controller causes the application of each programming pulse to the bit to occur for a reduced duration. The reduced duration is less than three-fourths of the standard duration. | 11-01-2012 |
Michael Croft, College Station, TX US
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20150202372 | SYRINGE FOR THE APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE TOPICAL TREATMENTS - A syringe comprising: an applicator with a tip; a chamber that is in fluid communication with the application tip; a reservoir containing housing at least one ampule of medication; said reservoir separated by a port; a press that is configured be received by the reservoir and push the ampules of medication into the chamber through the port; and a plunger for pushing the ampules' contents of medication through the application tip. In one mode of operation: ampules of medication (each ampule can contain a different medication) are deposited into the reservoir of the syringe; the press is inserted into the reservoir and manipulated to push the ampules through the port into the chamber; and, the plunger is depressed to force the medications through the application tip. Preferably the syringe is used for dispensing topical medication, but it can be adapted for other medical and non-medical uses. | 07-23-2015 |
Ricky C. Croft, Dallas, TX US
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20100175618 | GANTRY TOWER SPRAYING SYSTEM WITH CARTRIDGE/RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY - A gantry tower spraying system with a cartridge/receptacle assembly includes a gantry and a spray assembly coupled to the gantry to allow for translational movement of the spray assembly along the gantry. The spray assembly includes a receptacle for receiving a cartridge containing a cosmetic liquid for skin treatment, and a spray nozzle coupled to the receptacle for receiving the cosmetic liquid and dispensing the cosmetic liquid in a spray. The receptacle has an inner surface of a size and shape to generally conform to a size and shape of a portion of an outer surface of the cartridge. The spraying system can further be provided with an oscillation mechanism adapted to cause oscillation of the spray nozzle. The bottle can be provided with a keying mechanism for engaging a corresponding key structure of the receptacle. | 07-15-2010 |
Ricky C. Croft, Coppell, TX US
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20100266776 | AUTOMATED SKIN SPRAY AND DRY SYSTEM - A controlled application of warm dry air is provided during and/or between applications of sprays in an automated spray system. Short multiple passes of the spray cloud over the human target are provided, each being followed by application of warmed dry air for a short drying cycle that is effectuated between the individual spray passes. When the system is implemented in a booth or enclosure, warmed dry air may be supplied into the environment so as to warm the ambient air temperature prior to spraying. | 10-21-2010 |
20110284668 | GANTRY TOWER SPRAYING SYSTEM WITH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY - A gantry tower spraying system with a cartridge/receptacle assembly includes a gantry and a spray assembly coupled to the gantry to allow for translational movement of the spray assembly along the gantry. The spray assembly includes a receptacle for receiving a cartridge containing a cosmetic liquid for skin treatment, and a spray nozzle coupled to the receptacle for receiving the cosmetic liquid and dispensing the cosmetic liquid in a spray. The receptacle has an inner surface of a size and shape to generally conform to a size and shape of a portion of an outer surface of the cartridge. The spraying system can further be provided with an oscillation mechanism adapted to cause oscillation of the spray nozzle. The bottle can be provided with a keying mechanism for engaging a corresponding key structure of the receptacle. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert Croft, Ingram, TX US
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20090241841 | Directional control feeder with self-closing door and method of using same - A directional control unit having a fan blade and a counter-weighted door. The fan blade is powered by a motor that spins the fan blade which disperses feed within the directional control unit and causes the counter-weighted door to open. The feed is then distributed solely through the counter-weighted door for distribution in preferably a single, predetermined direction and, at the same time, keeping varmints from getting into the control unit and stealing the feed. | 10-01-2009 |
20090241846 | Varmint guard feeder and method of using same - A feed dispensing apparatus comprising a hopper to contain feed and a large sheet of metal adjustably attached below the base of the hopper. The base of the hopper has small openings to allow for feed to fall from the hopper to the sheet of metal below the hopper. The feed dispensing apparatus also comprises a motor and a fan blade which operate to disperse feed through the gap between the base of the hopper and the sheet of metal. The gap between the base of the hopper and the sheet of metal is adjustable in order to ensure that a specific type of varmint cannot gain access to the feed in the hopper. | 10-01-2009 |
Robert L. Croft, Hunt, TX US
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20090159067 | Receiver hitch mounted cooking unit and method of using same - An apparatus that is selectively attachable to a vehicle, for transporting a cooking device and positioning the cooking device so as to also permit access to the vehicle. The apparatus includes a hitch insertion member for insertion into a trailer hitch, and a mounting support for a cooking device, for example a barbeque pit. The cooking device has a slidable cover that allows access to the interior of the device to allow cooking or heating. The slidable cover allows access without interfering with the vehicle. | 06-25-2009 |
20090241845 | Digitally timed feeder and method of using same - A digitally programmable product dispenser having a motor operationally connected to a spinner wherein said product from a product hopper is distributed along a plurality of feed channels. The product distribution may be onto a spinner and the spinner distributes the product along a plurality of feed channels. The motor can be actuated, by a digital timer, programmed to run at predetermined intervals throughout the day, as well as operate for a predetermined amount of time, therefore, economically distributing the feed in position where more then one member of wildlife and/or livestock can be fed. | 10-01-2009 |