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Aaron Dickey, Sarasota, FL US
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20080223924 | Apparatus for Reducing Energy Consumption Within an Unoccupied Room - An apparatus for managing energy consumption in an unoccupied room having a keycard actuated card and a plurality of appliance control units interposed between electrical appliances and their power sources such that the card reader wirelessly transmits signals to the appliance control units upon insertion and removal of the keycard and the appliance control units energize the appliances only when the keycard is present in the card reader. | 09-18-2008 |
20120038245 | Smart Material Actuator Adapted for Resonant Operation - A smart material actuator having a fixed supporting member, mechanical web, actuating arm, and piezoelectric or smart material stack is disclosed, together with a sensor adapted to indicate the degree of motion of the actuating arms and controller adapted to allow safe operation of the actuator in resonant conditions. Methods of maintaining resonant operation, avoiding resonant operation, and adjusting resonant frequencies are also disclosed. | 02-16-2012 |
20120297880 | Smart Material Actuator with Enclosed Compensator - An actuator driven by a smart material device and suitable for use as an actuator, energy capture device, or sensor, having an enclosed compensator, potting material, at least one actuating arm, and two mechanical webs and a movable supporting member adapted such that application of a suitable electric potential causes a change in shape of the smart material device, thereby flexing the mechanical webs and causing movement of the actuating arm. As an energy capture device or sensor, external motion causes the actuating arm to move, thereby causing the smart material device to generate recoverable electrical energy or an electric signal indicating motion. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308055 | Smart Material Actuator Capable of Operating in Three Dimensions - A smart material actuator having more than two actuating arms, more than two mechanical webs, and being driven by a piezo or other smart material device within an enclosed compensator, and which may be adapted for use as an actuator, an energy capture device, or a sensor. In certain embodiments, the smart material actuator can also operate as the driver for an audio speaker. | 12-06-2012 |
20130008777 | Cylindrical Rotating Magnetron Sputtering Cathode Device and Method of Depositing Material Using Radio Frequency Emissions - A rotating magnetron sputtering cathode apparatus comprising a radio frequency power supply, a power delivery assembly, a cylindrical rotating cathode, a shaft and a drive motor, wherein the power delivery assembly comprises a magnetic field source positioned within the cathode and an electrode extending within said cathode to transmit radio frequency energy to target material on the outer surface of the cathode. The electrode is electrically isolated from the shaft, and is formed from non-ferrous materials, and the shaft is mechanically connected to the cathode such that they remain electrically isolated while the cathode rotates about the magnetic field source and a portion of the electrode. The power supply is adapted to supply radio frequency energy at frequencies of 1 MHz or higher and is electrically connected to the electrode. A method of depositing material with a rotating cylindrical magnetron sputtering cathode apparatus comprising a radio frequency power supply and a cylindrical rotating cathode is also disclosed wherein the outer surface of the rotating cathode comprises a target material formed of an oxide. The method comprises the steps of causing the power supply to supply radio frequency energy at frequencies of 1 MHz or higher, causing the cathode to rotate, and positioning a substrate proximate to said outside surface of said cathode whereby the radio frequency energy causes the cathode to eject particles from the target material onto the substrate. | 01-10-2013 |
20140302238 | Apparatus and Method for the Evaporation and Deposition of Materials - An apparatus and method for the evaporation and deposition of materials onto a substrate. A material hopper assembly may receive source material. An agitator mechanism may be controlled for urging or advancing forward the source material. A grinding mechanism may be controlled for grinding source material. A heating pot vessel may be heated to evaporate the source material. The evaporated source material may be deposited on a proximate substrate. The rate of the deposition may be controlled in part by the agitator mechanism and/or the grinding mechanism. Temperature zones in a heating pot vessel may be independently controlled to evaporate the source material. A reactor chamber may be heated to allow the evaporated source materials to interact. A heated mesh may be charged to accelerate particles of the evaporated source materials onto the substrate. | 10-09-2014 |
Aaron Dickey, Miami, FL US
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20100276482 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITHIN AN UNOCCUPIED ROOM - A system for reducing energy consumption in an unoccupied room is disclosed in which a battery-powered card reader placed inside a room has a keycard switch adapted to be activated upon insertion of a keycard and to be deactivated substantially upon its removal. The card reader also has a controller and a transceiver and is adapted to transmit an insertion signal substantially upon activation of the keycard switch, a removal signal after the deactivation of the keycard switch, and a periodic status signal indicating the activation state of the keycard switch. At least one secondary unit comprising a means to connect to a power source, a means to connect to a room appliance, a transceiver, and a controller, is adapted to cause a room appliance to enter a powered mode substantially upon receipt of the insertion signal or receipt of a periodic status signal indicating the keycard switch is activated, and to cause that room appliance to enter an energy-saving mode after receiving the removal signal. A gateway connected to a system controller is also provided. The gateway comprises a transceiver adapted to communicate wirelessly with the secondary units, and the system controller is adapted to determine the mode of the secondary units and to cause one or more of said secondary units to change mode if necessary. | 11-04-2010 |
Aaron S. Dickey, Sarasota, FL US
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20080314175 | Engine synchronizer - Engine synchronization apparatus and system for multi-engine vehicles such as boats and aircraft providing limited authority throttle cable trim effected by an apparatus interposed between the throttle plate and throttle cable of a slave engine and mounted in a floating configuration. An actuator is mounted to the apparatus to trim the distance between the throttle plate and throttle cable attachment thereby trimming the throttle cable. A system is provided in which a difference signal derived from master and slave engine tachometer signals is used to control the actuator and synchronize the engines within a predetermined range. | 12-25-2008 |
20110315113 | Engine Synchronizer - Engine synchronization apparatus and system for multi-engine vehicles such as boats and aircraft providing limited authority throttle cable trim effected by an apparatus interposed between the throttle plate and throttle cable of a slave engine and mounted in a floating configuration. An actuator is mounted to the apparatus to trim the distance between the throttle plate and throttle cable attachment thereby trimming the throttle cable. A system is provided in which a difference signal derived from master and slave engine tachometer signals is used to control the actuator and synchronize the engines within a predetermined range. | 12-29-2011 |
Bill A. Dickey, Corrales, NM US
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20090322655 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING AN INTENSITY OF A CATHODE RAY TUBE STROKE SIGNAL WITHIN A DIGITAL DISPLAY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for modifying an intensity of a CRT stroke signal provided to a digital display displaying a stroke image are provided. One apparatus includes a velocity module for determining a vector velocity of the stroke image and an encoder for modifying the intensity of the stroke signal based on the vector velocity. A system includes a deflection input from multiple axes, a multiplexer for outputting the stroke signal, and a velocity intensity module (VIM). The VIM is configured to receive the stoke signal, determine a vector velocity of the stroke image based on the deflection inputs, and modify the stroke signal intensity based on the vector velocity. One method includes receiving first and second deflection inputs for the stroke image, determining a vector velocity for the stroke image based on the first and second deflection inputs, and modifying the stroke signal intensity based on the vector velocity. | 12-31-2009 |
Burton Dickey, Houston, TX US
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20110105383 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATION OF MAMMALIAN INNATE IMMUNE RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a StIR polypeptide or peptide or fragment or derivative or analog thereof to the individual. | 05-05-2011 |
20120082700 | COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATION OF MAMMALIAN INNATE IMMUNE RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a TLR9 agonist and a TLR 2/6 agonist to the individual. | 04-05-2012 |
Burton F. Dickey, Houston, TX US
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20120289488 | Steroid-Sparing Effects of Beta-Adrenergic Inverse Agonists and Uses Thereof - Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition combination which comprises (a) a corticosteroid and (b) b-adrenergic receptor antagonist characterised in that active ingredients (a) and (b) form part of a single composition. Further provided is a method of treating a human or animal patient suffering from or susceptible to a respiratory disease or condition, said method comprises simultaneously, concurrently, separately or sequentially administering to the patient an effective amount of a b-adrenergic receptor antagonist and a corticosteroid. | 11-15-2012 |
Chad Dickey, Tampa, FL US
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20130184353 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF PROTEIN TAU AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The subject invention provides a myricanol compound that is in predominant form of (+)-αR,11S-myricanol as compared to (−)-αS,11R-myricanol. In one embodiment, the (+)-αR,11S-myricanol is isolated from | 07-18-2013 |
20130209549 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and conditions associated with aggregation of the microtubule-associated protein tau. A method of the invention comprises administering an effective amount of a heat shock protein 27 (Hsp27), or a biologically-active fragment or variant thereof, or a polynucleotide encoding the same, to a person or animal in need of treatment. In one embodiment, a heat shock protein 27 (Hsp27), or a biologically-active fragment or variant thereof, is contacted with or provided to a target cell. The target cell can be a neuron. In a specific embodiment, an Hsp27 is delivered to the target cell via a polynucleotide encoding an Hsp27 protein, or a biologically-active fragment or variant thereof. In one embodiment, a method of the invention comprises injecting (e.g., via stereotaxic injection) a polynucleotide expression construct of the invention comprising a polynucleotide encoding an Hsp27 protein directly into neural tissue of a person or animal. The subject invention also concerns compositions comprising i) a heat shock protein 27, or a biologically-active fragment or variant thereof, and/or ii) a polynucleotide encoding an Hsp27, or a biologically-active fragment or variant thereof. The polynucleotide can be an expression construct that provides for expression of an Hsp27 in a target cell. | 08-15-2013 |
20150051294 | Myricanol Derivatives and Uses Thereof for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases - The subject invention pertains to myricanol derivatives, therapeutic compositions, and methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular, neurodegenerative diseases associated with abnormal accumulation of protein tau. | 02-19-2015 |
20150072029 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF PROTEIN TAU AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The subject invention provides a myricanol compound that is in predominant form of (+)-αR,11S-myricanol as compared to (−)-αS,11R-myricanol. In one embodiment, the (+)-αR,11S-myricanol is isolated from | 03-12-2015 |
Christopher C. Dickey, West St. Paul, MN US
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20090038284 | Reel mower - A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength. The reel cutting unit also has a pivot axis for the bedknife allowing adjustment of the bedknife relative to the cutting reel without changing the longitudinal location of the front edge of the bedknife to ensure consistent cutting of the cutting unit. Finally, an improved mounting for the grass basket used on the cutting unit is disclosed which mounting avoids inadvertent disengagement of the grass basket from the cutting unit. | 02-12-2009 |
20100269476 | REEL MOWER HAVING TRANSVERSELY SPACED, PIVOTAL, AND RIGID LINKS PERMITTING CUTTING UNIT ROLL - A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength. The reel cutting unit also has a pivot axis for the bedknife allowing adjustment of the bedknife relative to the cutting reel without changing the longitudinal location of the front edge of the bed-knife to ensure consistent cutting of the cutting unit. Finally, an improved mounting for the grass basket used on he cutting unit is disclosed which mounting avoids inadvertent disengagement of the grass basket from the cutting unit. | 10-28-2010 |
20110057483 | TABLE AND SEATING APPARATUS - A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. A frame has laterally spaced apart first and second upright frame portions, the first upright frame portion supporting the first assembly and the second upright frame portion supporting the second assembly. A lower frame portion extends laterally outward including a first lateral portion extending toward a first side beyond the first upright frame portion, and a second lateral portion extending toward a second side beyond the second upright frame portion. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position. Second linkages fold the second assembly and include a leg supporting the table at the first position and move the leg to a position with a lower end of the leg laterally outward from an upper end of the leg. | 03-10-2011 |
20120177468 | FOLDING TABLE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A table transport and storage system includes a frame supported on casters. The system includes supports for retaining folded tables in a substantially vertical orientation. A loading ramp is movable between a raised position for transport and a lowered position for loading and unloading. A lock assembly automatically locks the ramp at a lowered position and a spring biases the ramp toward the raised position in one embodiment. A releasable brake automatically engages one or more of the casters when the ramp is lowered to keep the system from moving during loading and unloading of the tables. A lever releases the ramp and the brakes. | 07-12-2012 |
20120204766 | FOLDING TABLE - A folding table includes a single tabletop extending over a framework and legs. The folding table includes a first framework with a first pair of legs and a second framework including a second pair of legs. Folding linkages fold the tabletop between a first use position wherein the tabletop is substantially horizontal and second storage position wherein the tabletop is substantially vertical. A damping assembly includes a damper mounted to the tabletop and the frameworks and includes a damping linkage to guide and provide controlled folding and unfolding of the table. | 08-16-2012 |
20130313868 | TABLE AND SEATING APPARATUS - A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position. Second linkages fold the second assembly and include a leg supporting the table at the first position and move the leg to a position with a lower end of the leg laterally outward from an upper end of the leg. | 11-28-2013 |
Clare C. Dickey, Kettering, OH US
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20080295461 | PACKAGE WRAPPING MACHINE WITH ITEM IDENTIFIER BASED EXCEPTION TO DEFAULT WRAP SETTINGS - A machine for wrapping items to produce packages includes default settings which provide appropriate parameters for wrapping packages based on a ubiquitous feature of the item such as tray size. In addition, one or more exceptions to the default settings are included such that items of a given value for the ubiquitous feature which require special or unusual handling parameters will be detected and handled according to these different parameters. These parameters including exceptions are readily transferable between multiple wrapping machines. An autocalibration feature allows for specific differences in the tolerances and settings of different wrapping machines. | 12-04-2008 |
Clement L. Dickey, San Jose, CA US
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20110197046 | STORAGE APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MATCHING - A method for matching storage application performance in a multiple tier storage system is disclosed. Input/output (I/O) activity in the multiple tier storage system is monitored to collect statistical information. The statistical information is recurrently transformed into an exponential moving average (EMA) of the I/O activity having a predefined smoothing factor. Data portions in the multiple tier storage system are sorted into buckets of varying temperatures corresponding to the EMA. At least one data migration plan is recurrently generated for matching the sorted data portions to at least one of an available plurality of storage device classes. One data portion sorted into a higher temperature bucket is matched with a higher performance storage device class of the available plurality of storage device classes than another data portion sorted into a lower temperature bucket. | 08-11-2011 |
20120215949 | STORAGE APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MATCHING - Input/output (I/O) activity in the multiple tier storage system is monitored to collect statistical information. The statistical information is recurrently transformed into an exponential moving average (EMA) of the I/O activity having a predefined smoothing factor. Data portions in the multiple tier storage system are sorted into buckets of varying temperatures corresponding to the EMA. At least one data migration plan is recurrently generated for matching the sorted data portions to at least one of an available plurality of storage device classes. One data portion sorted into a higher temperature bucket is matched with a higher performance storage device class of the available plurality of storage device classes than another data portion sorted into a lower temperature bucket. | 08-23-2012 |
20140365739 | NON-DISRUPTIVE MODIFICATION OF A DEVICE MAPPER STACK - Embodiments relate to non-disruptive modification of a device mapper stack. Aspects include receiving the device mapper stack comprising a first device mapper layer having an active mapping table and creating a second device mapper layer having a copy of the active mapping table from the first device mapper layer. Aspects further include creating an inactive mapping table having a desired mapping logic in the first device mapper layer and suspending and resuming an operation of the first device mapper layer. Suspending and resuming causes the active mapping table of the first device mapper layer to be replaced with the inactive mapping table of the first device mapper layer. | 12-11-2014 |
Cory Dickey, Irwindale, CA US
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20120121354 | FASTENING NUT AND TOOL BIT HOLDING SYSTEM - A fastening nut for fastening a receiving body and a collet together is disclosed. The fastening nut comprises a main body having an outer surface, a first end, and a second end distal to the first end and a plurality of blades located radially on the outer surface of the main body, wherein each blade is at an angle to the second end. The fastening nut is attachable on the receiving body for coaxial retention of the collet. Furthermore, axial rotation of the fastening nut creates a suction proximate the second end of the fastening nut. In one embodiment of the fastening nut, the plurality of blades protrude axially past the second end of the main body in a direction away from the first end. A tool bit holding system and a system and method for machining specimens comprising the fastening nut are also disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
Daniel Dickey, Westbury, NY US
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20090324734 | THROAT CARE COMPOSITION - A throat care composition including water, honey, vegetable glycerine, natural lemon flavor, at least one of liquefied slippery elm and liquefied marshmallow root, grape seed extract and malic acid. In at least one embodiment, the throat care composition is applied via a spray applicator. | 12-31-2009 |
Daniel L. Dickey, Rowlett, TX US
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20120300870 | RADIO TRANSMITTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A radio transmitter system responsive to a binary signal drives a narrow bandwidth VLF or LF antenna. A generator derives a first variable frequency wave frequency coded based on bit values of a binary signal. An arbitrary impulse response signal processor responsive to the first wave derives a first output signal having real and imaginary components representing the shape of a modulating wave having a variable amplitude envelope and the frequency of the coded values. A transmitter responsive to the processor output signal and a VLF or LF carrier supplies the antenna with another output signal including a modulation wave having a shape that is a substantial replica of the modulating wave shape. The processor causes the signal emitted by the antenna system to include modulation having a shape that is substantially the shape of the first wave. | 11-29-2012 |
20130334205 | SUBTERRANEAN ANTENNA INCLUDING ANTENNA ELEMENT AND COAXIAL LINE THEREIN AND RELATED METHODS - An antenna assembly may be positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The antenna assembly includes a tubular antenna element to be positioned within the wellbore, and an RF coaxial transmission line to be positioned within the tubular antenna element. The RF coaxial transmission line includes a series of coaxial sections coupled together in end-to-end relation, each coaxial section including an inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the inner conductor, and a dielectric therebetween. Each of the outer conductors has opposing threaded ends defining overlapping mechanical threaded joints with adjacent outer conductors. | 12-19-2013 |
Darin Dickey, Owings Mills, MD US
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20140271088 | ARTICLE FEEDER WITH A RETRACTABLE PRODUCT GUIDE - An automatic stack feeder having a moveable stack or product guide is disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may be configured to receive a stack of articles and a container enclosing a stack of articles. To ensure the stack of articles is properly supported following unloading from the container, the stack guide is moveable between a first and a second position, wherein the stack guide is in contact with the stack of articles while in the first position, and not in contact with the stack when in the second position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UNLOADING A CONTAINER OF ITEMS - Embodiments of a system and method for unloading articles from a container of items for use in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a belt, a moveable lower paddle, and a moveable upper paddle, wherein the lower paddle is configured to partially extend through a belt of the automatic stack feeder. The movement of the belt, the lower paddle, and the upper paddle are coordinated such that there is no need to interrupt the operation of the automatic stack feeder to unload the container. | 09-18-2014 |
David Dickey, St. Peters, MO US
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20140263126 | UNI-BODY MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a base and a rear wall coupled to the base. The rear wall has a rear wall component that defines a channel. The case further includes a plurality of shoes partially disposed in the rear wall component within the channel and positioned below the base to support the case on a surface. Load-bearing foam insulation material is disposed in the channel and partially encloses the shoes. The shoes and the rear wall component are coupled together by the load-bearing foam insulation material. | 09-18-2014 |
David Dickey, Edina, MN US
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20140372133 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCENTIVE-BASED HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - The present disclosure relates to a system for healthcare services having a behavior-based financing framework. The system includes a computer for creating an incentive budget. The system also includes means for acquiring and understanding an individual's health status and an individualized health management map focusing on the individual's modifiable health conditions and lifestyle behaviors determined from the acquired health status and providing means for tracking the individual's progress toward improved health. An incentive program is provided that conforms to the incentive budget and provides incentives for the individual to engage in their health and well-being. | 12-18-2014 |
David S. Dickey, Dayton, OH US
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20080261299 | Pneumatic Bioreactor - A pneumatic bioreactor having a containment vessel which includes a semi-cylindrical concavity defined by the vessel bottom. A mixing apparatus includes a rotational mixer rotatably mounted within the containment vessel about a horizontal axis. The rotational mixer has buoyancy-driven mixing cavities which are fed by a gas supply beneath the rotational mixer. The mixing apparatus extends into the semi-cylindrical concavity to substantially fill that concavity. The rotational mixer is divided into two wheels with outer paddles extending axially outwardly and inner paddles extending axially inwardly on either side of each ring. Blades between the outer and inner paddles form impellers in the wheels to induce axial flow through the rings in opposite directions. The containment vessel may be of film and supported by a structural housing also having a semi-cylindrical concavity defined by the housing bottom. | 10-23-2008 |
20090310436 | BEATER FOR MIXING - A beater for a mixer includes a shaft ( | 12-17-2009 |
20110237748 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING NANOPARTICLES - In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream. | 09-29-2011 |
20120263653 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING NANOPARTICLES - In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent steam. | 10-18-2012 |
20130107661 | Beater for Mixing | 05-02-2013 |
20130273117 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING NANOPARTICLES - In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream. | 10-17-2013 |
20140113137 | Methods And Systems For Generating Nanoparticles - In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream. | 04-24-2014 |
David W. Dickey, Saint Peters, MO US
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20110273065 | DOOR HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR A MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area for supporting and displaying food product. The case includes a case frame that has at least one mullion defining an opening into the product display area, a door that is positioned over the opening and pivotably coupled to the case frame for movement between a closed position and an open position, and a door hold open mechanism attached to either the mullion or the door. The other of the mullion and the door defines a channel, and the door hold open mechanism includes an engagement member that is outwardly biased from the mullion or the door to which the door hold open mechanism is attached such that the engagement member is engageable with the other of the mullion and the door within the channel to hold the door in the open position. | 11-10-2011 |
20130334938 | DOOR HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR A MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area for supporting and displaying food product. The case includes a case frame having at least one mullion that defines an opening into the product display area. A door is positioned over the opening and is pivotably coupled to the case frame for movement between a closed position and an open position. A door hold open mechanism includes a housing attached to one of the mullion and the door, while the other of the mullion and the door defines a channel. The door hold open mechanism further includes an engagement member outwardly biased from the housing and is engageable with the other of the mullion and the door within the channel to hold the door in the open position to provide access to the product display area. | 12-19-2013 |
Deborah Dickey, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110282030 | NATURIURETIC POLYPEPTIDES - This document provides natriuretic polypeptides. For example, this document provides polypeptides having a natriuretic activity. In some cases, a polypeptide provided herein can have natriuretic activities without lowering blood pressure. Methods and materials for inducing natriuretic activities within a mammal also are provided. | 11-17-2011 |
Eric B. Dickey, Overland Park, KS US
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20130160387 | Composite Exterior Siding Panel With Interlock - Disclosed herein is an interlocking siding panel system for securing to the side of a structure with planar surfaces. When the panel is secured to the structure through the nail strip a full contact strip opposite the nail strip lays flat against the structure causing the panel portion below an point of inflection in the panel to raise up off of the structure creating a gap to facilitate movement of moisture past a locking leg that integrates with the panel below. | 06-27-2013 |
Eric R. Dickey, Portland, OR US
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20100143710 | HIGH RATE DEPOSITION OF THIN FILMS WITH IMPROVED BARRIER LAYER PROPERTIES - An atomic layer deposition (ALD) method is utilized to deposit a thin film barrier layer of a metal oxide, such as titanium dioxide, onto a substrate. Excellent barrier layer properties can be achieved when the titanium oxide barrier is deposited by ALD at temperatures below approximately 100° C. Barriers less than 100 angstroms thick and having a water vapor transmission rate of less than approximately 0.01 grams/m | 06-10-2010 |
20100189900 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING MULTIPLE PRECURSOR ZONES FOR COATING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - Systems and methods for atomic layer deposition (ALD) on a flexible substrate involve guiding the substrate back and forth between spaced-apart first and second precursor zones and through a third precursor zone interposed between the first and second precursor zones, so that the substrate transits through each of the precursor zones multiple times. Systems may include a series of turning guides spaced apart along the first and second precursor zones for supporting the substrate along an undulating transport path. As the substrate traverses back and forth between the first and second precursor zones and through the third precursor zone, it passes through a first series of flow-restricting passageways of a first isolation region interposed between the first and third precursor zones and a second series of flow-restricting passageways of a second isolation region interposed between the second and third precursor zones. | 07-29-2010 |
20110159204 | OXYGEN RADICAL GENERATION FOR RADICAL-ENHANCED THIN FILM DEPOSITION - A method of radical-enhanced atomic layer deposition (REALD) involves alternating exposure of a substrate to a first precursor gas and to radicals, such as monatomic oxygen radicals (O•), generated from an oxygen-containing second precursor gas, while maintaining spatial or temporal separation of the radicals and the first precursor gas. Simplified reactor designs and process control are possible when the first and second precursor gases are nonreactive under normal processing conditions and can therefore be allowed to mix after the radicals recombine or otherwise abate. In some embodiments, the second precursor gas is an oxygen-containing compound, such as carbon dioxide (CO | 06-30-2011 |
20110256323 | INHIBITING EXCESS PRECURSOR TRANSPORT BETWEEN SEPARATE PRECURSOR ZONES IN AN ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for ALD thin film deposition include a mechanism for removing excess non-chemisorbed precursors from the surface of a substrate in a translation-based process involving multiple separate precursor zones. Excess precursor removal mechanisms according to the present disclosure may introduce localized high temperature conditions, high energy conditions, or azeotropes of the excess precursor, to liberate the excess precursor before it reaches a separate precursor zone, thereby inhibiting CVD deposition from occurring without causing heat-induced degradation of the substrate. | 10-20-2011 |
20120021128 | SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT MECHANISM CONTACTING A SINGLE SIDE OF A FLEXIBLE WEB SUBSTRATE FOR ROLL-TO-ROLL THIN FILM DEPOSITION - Systems and methods for depositing a thin film on a flexible substrate involve guiding the flexible substrate along a spiral transport path back and forth between spaced-apart first and second precursor zones so that the substrate transits through the first and second precursor zones multiple times and each time through an intermediate isolation zone without mechanically contacting an outer surface of the substrate with a substrate transport mechanism, thereby inhibiting mechanical damage to the thin film deposited on the outer surface, which may improve barrier layer performance of the thin film. | 01-26-2012 |
20120171371 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION METHOD FOR COATING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - Systems and methods for atomic layer deposition (ALD) on a flexible substrate involve guiding the substrate back and forth between spaced-apart first and second precursor zones, so that the substrate transits through each of the precursor zones multiple times. Systems may include a series of turning guides, such as rollers, spaced apart along the precursor zones for supporting the substrate along an undulating transport path. As the substrate traverses back and forth between precursor zones, it passes through a series of flow-restricting passageways of an isolation zone into which an inert gas is injected to inhibit migration of precursor gases out of the precursor zones. Also disclosed are systems and methods for utilizing more than two precursor chemicals and for recycling precursor gases exhausted from the precursor zones. | 07-05-2012 |
20120219708 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION METHOD UTILIZING MULTIPLE PRECURSOR ZONES FOR COATING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - Systems and methods for atomic layer deposition (ALD) on a flexible substrate involve guiding the substrate back and forth between spaced-apart first and second precursor zones and through a third precursor zone interposed between the first and second precursor zones, so that the substrate transits through each of the precursor zones multiple times. Systems may include a series of turning guides spaced apart along the first and second precursor zones for supporting the substrate along an undulating transport path. As the substrate traverses back and forth between the first and second precursor zones and through the third precursor zone, it passes through a first series of flow-restricting passageways of a first isolation region interposed between the first and third precursor zones and a second series of flow-restricting passageways of a second isolation region interposed between the second and third precursor zones. | 08-30-2012 |
20130177760 | MIXED METAL OXIDE BARRIER FILMS AND ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION METHOD FOR MAKING MIXED METAL OXIDE BARRIER FILMS - A method of forming a thin barrier layer film of a mixed metal oxide, such as a mixture of aluminum, titanium, and oxygen (AlTiO), comprises sequential exposure of a substrate having a surface temperature less than 100° C. to a halide precursor, an oxygen plasma, and a metalorganic precursor. Barrier films formed by the method exhibit improved water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) over single metal oxide films and nanolaminates of two metal oxides having a similar overall thickness. | 07-11-2013 |
20140092666 | LOW VOLTAGE EMBEDDED MEMORY HAVING CONDUCTIVE OXIDE AND ELECTRODE STACKS - Low voltage embedded memory having conductive oxide and electrode stacks is described. For example, a material layer stack for a memory element includes a first conductive electrode. A conductive oxide layer is disposed on the first conductive electrode. The conductive oxide layer has a plurality of oxygen vacancies therein. A second electrode is disposed on the conductive oxide layer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140242736 | MIXED METAL-SILICON-OXIDE BARRIERS - A method of forming a thin barrier film of a mixed metal-silicon-oxide is disclosed. For example, a method of forming an aluminum-silicon-oxide mixture having a refractive index of 1.8 or less comprises exposing a substrate to sequences of a non-hydroxylated silicon-containing precursor, activated oxygen species, and metal-containing precursor until a mixed metal-silicon-oxide film having a thickness of 500 Ångstroms or less is formed on the substrate. | 08-28-2014 |
20140329030 | PLASMA GENERATION FOR THIN FILM DEPOSITION ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - A system for depositing a thin film on a flexible substrate comprises a plurality of processing zones spaced apart by an isolation zone, a plasma generator for generating a plasma region proximal to a pathway along which the substrate travels, and a substrate transport mechanism for guiding the substrate back and forth between the processing zones so that the substrate is transported past and exposed to the plasma region when the system is in use. | 11-06-2014 |
Erin E. Dickey, Laurel, MD US
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20140271605 | STABLE BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND METHODS OF MAKING - The present invention relates to stable bioactive substances and preparation thereof. A preparation method includes dissolving a bioactive material in a solution substantially free of solutes to make a bioactive solution, adsorbing the bioactive solution onto dry polysaccharide particles to make bioactive loaded polysaccharide particles, and drying the bioactive loaded polysaccharide particles. | 09-18-2014 |
Fred M. Dickey, Springfield, MO US
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20130180966 | LASER CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CREATING SELF-RETAINING SUTURES - A laser-machining system and method is disclosed for forming retainers on a suture thread. The laser system is preferably a femtosecond laser system which is capable of creating submicron features on the suture thread while preserving strength of the suture thread. The laser-machining system enables creation of retainers and self-retaining suture systems in configurations which are difficult and/or impossible to achieve using mechanical cutting technology. | 07-18-2013 |
Ian Dickey, Bangor, ME US
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20090036908 | Biologic Barrier for Implants That Pass Through Mucosal or Cutaneous Tissue - Apparatus is described for creating a direct mechanical connection between skeletal bone and a prosthetic device located outside of the body. The apparatus provides a means for creating an effective biologic seal to prevent the transmission of microbiologic particles into the body. | 02-05-2009 |
John Dickey, Bountiful, UT US
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20110004190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING FREE FLOW IN AN INFUSION LINE - An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. The occluder may also be configured to allow flow when the infusion set adjacent the occluder is moved sideways relative to the occluder or maintained at an angle relative to the occluder. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed. | 01-06-2011 |
John A. Dickey, Rockford, IL US
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20090295551 | ELECTRIC POWER AND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An electric power generation and distribution system includes a power distribution panel, a plurality of power distribution nodes in communication with the power distribution panel, and a plurality of interconnect couplings that couple the power distribution panel to each of the plurality of power distribution nodes. Each of the plurality of interconnect couplings communicate both electrical power signals and communication signals across a shared cable system. | 12-03-2009 |
20130082786 | CONFIGURABLE SPREAD SPECTRUM OSCILLATOR - A spread spectrum oscillator includes a high frequency oscillator circuit configured to oscillate at a first frequency, and a low frequency oscillator circuit configured to oscillate at a second frequency and resistively coupled to a current summing node of the high frequency oscillator circuit. The first frequency is higher than the second frequency. | 04-04-2013 |
20130187452 | FAIL PROTECTED PULSE GENERATOR AND SYSTEM - A power distribution system comprises a power supply, a plurality of loads connected to one of the power supply and ground and a plurality of pulse generators, each pulse generator connected to each of the plurality of loads, configured to generate pulses to connect the plurality of loads to the other one of the power supply and ground at predetermined frequencies. | 07-25-2013 |
20130223236 | CHANNEL INTERLEAVED MULTIPLEXED DATABUS - A serial communication system includes a controller, a channel interleaved multiplexed data bus coupled to the controller, and a transceiver coupled to the channel interleaved multiplexed data bus. The channel interleaved multiplexed data bus is arranged as a two dimensional array of time domain interleaved data channels on a backplane of the communication system, the two dimensional array being based on a number of channels available on the backplane and fixed pattern sequence of data transmitted on the backplane. | 08-29-2013 |
20130252473 | GANGABLE POWER SUPPLY CHANNELS - An interface module includes a first side having a plurality of input connectors of a same cross-sectional area corresponding to a same amperage rating, a second side having a plurality of output connectors of different cross-sectional areas from each other corresponding to different amperage ratings from each other, and wiring in the interface module configured to connect a first number of input connectors to a first one of the output connectors having a first amperage rating, and configured to connect a second number of input connectors to a second one of the output connectors having a second amperage rating different from the first amperage rating. | 09-26-2013 |
20140244893 | CONFIGURATION DATA BASED DIAGNOSTIC DATA CAPTURE - A data capture system includes a processor instructed by configuration data that indicates a trigger event and data identifiers, a volatile memory that stores data based upon the data identifiers, and a non-volatile memory that stores contents of the volatile memory based upon detection of the trigger event by the processor. The data identifiers indicate data elements to be stored. | 08-28-2014 |
J. Scott Dickey, San Ramon, CA US
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20150108832 | ENCLOSED POWER OUTLET - Power outlets adapted for installation within an enclosure are provided. Power outlets are provided having a safety interlock adapted to prevent the creation of a hazardous condition within the enclosure as a result of the continued operation of an electrical device within the enclosed space. The safety interlock may include current limiting circuitry and hardware, hazard sensing devices interconnected with such current limiting circuitry and hardware or other circuit breaker switches, and combinations of such safety interlocks. The power outlets may also be adapted for installation within a movable enclosure, such as, for example, a drawer. | 04-23-2015 |
Katherine Dickey, Stanford, CA US
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20110294254 | LOW COST SOLAR CELLS FORMED USING A CHALCOGENIZATION RATE MODIFIER - Methods and devices are provided for forming an absorber layer. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising of depositing a precursor material onto a substrate, wherein the precursor material may include or may be used with an additive to minimize concentration of group IIIA material such as Ga in the back portion of the final semiconductor layer. The additive may be a non-copper Group IB additive in elemental or alloy form. | 12-01-2011 |
20120168910 | MULTI-NARY GROUP IB AND VIA BASED SEMICONDUCTOR - Methods and devices are provided for forming multi-nary semiconductor. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising of depositing a precursor material onto a substrate, wherein the precursor material may include or may be used with an additive to minimize concentration of group IIIA material such as Ga in the back portion of the final semiconductor layer. The additive may be a non-copper Group IB additive in elemental or alloy form. Some embodiments may use both selenium and sulfur, forming a senary or higher semiconductor alloy. | 07-05-2012 |
20120270363 | MULTI-NARY GROUP IB AND VIA BASED SEMICONDUCTOR - Methods and devices are provided for forming an absorber layer. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising of depositing a precursor material onto a substrate, wherein the precursor material may include or may be used with an additive to minimize concentration of group IIIA material such as Ga in the back portion of the final semiconductor layer. The additive may be a non-copper Group IB additive in elemental or alloy form. Some embodiments may use both selenium and sulfur | 10-25-2012 |
20120313200 | MULTI-NARY GROUP IB AND VIA BASED SEMICONDUCTOR - Methods and devices are provided for forming multi-nary semiconductor. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising of depositing a precursor material onto a substrate, wherein the precursor material may include or may be used with an additive to minimize concentration of group IIIA material such as Ga in the back portion of the final semiconductor layer. The additive may be a non-copper Group IB additive in elemental or alloy form. Some embodiments may use both selenium and sulfur, forming a senary or higher semiconductor alloy. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 12-13-2012 |
Kathleen A. Dickey, Cardiff, CA US
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20080274514 | PENETRABLE CAP HAVING SPACED-APART GROOVES - A cap having a plurality of spaced-apart grooves in a downwardly tapered inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap. | 11-06-2008 |
Kevin Dickey, Belle Vernon, PA US
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20090242858 | Water-Based Fire Resistant Lubricant - The present invention relates to a method for using a water-based fluid composition to lubricate metal-metal surfaces in contact with each other in a non-hydraulic system, wherein at least one of the metal surfaces is moving. The invention also relates to a water-based fluid composition for use as a lubricant in the described method. | 10-01-2009 |
Kimberly Dickey, Cambridge, MA US
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20080230773 | Polymer Composition for Preparing Electronic Devices by Microcontact Printing Processes and Products Prepared by the Processes - The present invention is directed to methods for patterning substrates using contact printing processes and inks comprising an organic semiconductive or semiconductive polymer, inks for use with the processes, and products formed by the processes. | 09-25-2008 |
20090041984 | Structured Smudge-Resistant Coatings and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention is directed to smudge-resistant coatings, methods to prepare the coatings, and products prepared by the methods. | 02-12-2009 |
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Larry M. Dickey, Kettering, OH US
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20140053881 | WAREWASH MACHINE CHEMICAL SENSOR AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A flow through chemical sensor includes a housing having a through passage along which chemical can flow, a sidewall of the housing having first and second openings that communicate with the through passage. A first electrode is mounted on the housing and aligned with the first opening, the first electrode of a plate configuration with a unitary depression that extends through the first opening and to a peripheral edge of the through passage. A second electrode is mounted on the housing and aligned with the second opening, the second electrode of a plate configuration with a unitary depression that extends through the second opening and to the peripheral edge of the through passage. A method of detecting presence or absence of chemical is also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
Lucas B. Dickey, Seattle, WA US
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20120158547 | PERSONAL REMOTE STORAGE FOR PURCHASED ELECTRONIC CONTENT ITEMS - Architectures and techniques are described to provide personal remote storage space for electronic content items acquired (e.g., purchased) by a user of a client device. In some cases, as part of a transaction to acquire the electronic content item, an individual may receive an option that is selectable to indicate a preference to send electronic content items acquired by the individual to a personal remote storage space of the individual. When the option to store the electronic content item in the personal remote storage space is not selected by the individual, the electronic content item may be provided directly to a designated computing device of the individual. | 06-21-2012 |
20140351224 | Making Publisher Content Available to Specific Users - Disclosed are various embodiments for making publisher content available to specific users. A directory describing media items that are remotely stored is presented via a user interface. Selection information corresponding to a particular media item is received via the user interface. The media item is requested and received from another computing device. Consumption data is collected during consumption of the media item. The consumption data is sent to another computing device. | 11-27-2014 |
Michael D. Dickey, Cambridge, MA US
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20110111517 | PAPER-BASED MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Paper-based microfluidic systems and methods of making the same are described. | 05-12-2011 |
20110189786 | COTTON THREAD AS A LOW-COST MULTI-ASSAY DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM - Hydrophilic threads as platforms for inexpensive, low volume, portable diagnostic systems, and methods of making the same are described. A diagnostic system includes a hydrophilic loading thread having an inlet zone at a proximal end; a testing zone at a distal end; and an intermediate zone located between the inlet zone and the testing zone, wherein the testing zone does not directly contact the inlet zone. In another aspect, a diagnostic system includes (i) a hydrophilic loading thread that includes an inlet zone at a proximal end and an intermediate zone at a distal end; and (ii) one or more additional hydrophilic threads that contact the intermediate zone of the loading thread. A method of detecting the presence or absence of an analyte in a fluid sample includes applying the sample to an inlet zone of a diagnostic system that includes a hydrophilic loading thread with an inlet zone at a proximal end; an intermediate zone; and a testing zone at a distal end; wherein the testing zone does not directly contact the inlet zone. | 08-04-2011 |
Michael William Dickey, Spring, TX US
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20130000179 | Stringer Spike Sheath - A spring-loaded receptacle designed to accept and reversibly link a stringer spike to an angler or watercraft to collect and combine fish. The sheath is a dual lumen device comprised of an outer tubular shell, a vertically movable, hollow inner stem, and a helical spring about the lower portion of the inner stem. The inner stem manifests three holes drilled at 120 degrees from one another and beads placed in these holes for engaging and securing the spike. A conically shaped bead deflector skirts the inner stem, surrounds the bead system, and exhibits a widening circumference as it descends into the outer shell. Spike insertion is accomplished by depressing the stem, compressing the spring, and allowing bead movement downward and outward away from the sheath center. The beads grip the spike when the stem is released, the spring expands, and the beads move into the bead deflector's tapered angle. | 01-03-2013 |
Nolan Dickey, Dearborn, MI US
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20110132310 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING GAS DISTRIBUTION IN AN INTAKE MANIFOLD - A system for improving distribution of gases within an intake manifold of an engine is presented. The system may be used to improve engine air-fuel control. In one example, turbulence of gases entering an intake manifold is increased. | 06-09-2011 |
20120234303 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING GAS DISTRIBUTION IN AN INTAKE MANIFOLD - A system for improving distribution of gases within an intake manifold of an engine is presented. The system may be used to improve engine air-fuel control. In one example, turbulence of gases entering an intake manifold is increased. | 09-20-2012 |
Norma Dickey, Dallas, TX US
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20120231850 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE CONVEYANCE OF A SOUND - An application program stored on a mobile telephone is provided. The mobile telephone has a controller and the application program is configured to be executed by the controller. Upon execution of the application program, the controller displays an activation area on a display screen of the mobile telephone. The activation area has at least a first portion and a second portion distinct from the first portion. Upon selection of the first portion of the activation area, the controller accesses one or more prerecorded sounds stored in a memory of the mobile telephone or stored remotely. The controller then displays a listing of identification values associated with the one or more stored prerecorded sounds, retrieves at least one sound upon selection thereof by a user, and transmits the at least one selected sound. | 09-13-2012 |
Randell W. Dickey, Baytown, TX US
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20120016097 | Olefin Oligomerization Reaction Processes Exhibiting Reduced Fouling - The invention relates to olefin oligomerization methods and methods for reducing/inhibiting fouling in olefin oligomerization reactions comprising: contacting, in an oligomerization reactor (e.g., under oligomerization conditions), an alpha-olefin feed, a catalyst having an olefin selectivity of at least 90 mol % to a desired oligomerization product, a polymer anti-foulant, and optionally a diluent; selectively producing an effluent comprising the desired oligomerization product, unreacted olefin, and alpha-olefin-based polymer byproduct that causes fouling. The amount of polymer anti-foulant can be chosen to limit fouling to ≦20 g/kg desired oligomerization product, to remediate ≧3 grams fouled polymer/kg desired oligomerization product, and/or to reduce/inhibit polymer fouling by ≧10% over a selective oligomerization with substantially no added polymer anti-foulant. Advantageously, desired oligomerization product so obtained can also be polymerized/copolymerized with an alpha-olefin such as ethylene. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert S. Dickey, Tucson, AZ US
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20150016916 | SHIPPING STRAP ASSEMBLY - A shipping strap assembly for use in securing items during transport. The shipping strap assembly includes a first locking element and a second locking element disposed within a frame. The locking elements may be cam buckles oriented in the same direction. In certain embodiments, the shipping strap assembly further includes a strap extending from one side of the frame to the other and engaging both the first and second locking elements, the strap being adjustable to form a nose between the first and second locking elements. In certain embodiments, the strap further terminates at one or both ends in an attachment element, which may include an E, L, or A-track fitting or a hook, ring, clip, clamp, coupler, shackle, or loop. | 01-15-2015 |
Roger F. Dickey, Austin, TX US
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20090089715 | Automatic Re-Positioning of Graphical Program Nodes during Node Placement or Node Movement - A system and method for automatically re-positioning one or more nodes in a block diagram of a graphical program in response to a new node being displayed in the block diagram are described. A new node may be displayed at a first position in the block diagram in response to user input. One or more of the plurality of nodes already in the block diagram may be automatically re-positioned in response to displaying the new node at the first position. In other embodiments, a particular node in the block diagram may be moved from a first position to a second position in response to user input, and one or more of the other nodes may be automatically re-positioned in response to the user moving the node. | 04-02-2009 |
Roger F. Dickey, San Francisco, CA US
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20120015736 | SOCIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ONLINE GAME ASSET ACQUISITION - Example systems and methods related to a social requirement for acquiring an asset, such as a reward, in an online game are presented herein. In one example, an online game for a plurality of players is hosted. Information describing a social network of friends of a player of the game is accessed. An asset is provided to the player based satisfaction of an acquisition requirement to acquire the asset. The acquisition requirement includes a social requirement that is satisfied by a new association of a predetermined number of friends of the social network of the player with the online game. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015738 | PLAYER RECRUITMENT FOR ONLINE GAME REWARDS - Example systems and methods related to player recruitment for acquiring rewards in an online game network is presented. In an example, an online game for a plurality of players is hosted. A player of the game is provided an asset based satisfaction of an acquisition requirement that includes a social requirement satisfied by a new association of a predetermined number of people with the online game. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015740 | ENHANCED REWARD ACQUISITION FOR ONLINE GAME BASED ON SOCIAL REQUIREMENT - Example systems and methods related to the acquisition of awards in a multiplayer online game based on a social requirement are presented. In an example, a player is provided with a first-level reward based on satisfaction of first acquisition requirement including at least one of an in-game asset requirement and a game state requirement. Also provided to the player is a second-level reward based on satisfaction of a second acquisition requirement including a social requirement that is satisfied by anew association between another person and the online game. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015742 | DYNAMIC REQUIREMENT VARIATION FOR ONLINE GAME NETWORK ASSET ACQUISITION - Example systems and methods relating to dynamic requirement variation for asset acquisition in an online game are presented. In an example online game for multiple players, a plurality of parameters employed to identify players who qualify for a reward provided by the online game are accessed continually. A current acquisition requirement for the reward based on the plurality of parameters is updated continually. The reward is provided to at least one of the players responsive to satisfaction of the current acquisition requirement by the at least one of the players. | 01-19-2012 |
20120077580 | DYNAMIC ASSET AND OBSTACLE GENERATION IN ONLINE GAMES - Example systems and methods related to dynamic generation of in-game assets and in-game obstacles of an online game are presented. In an example, information describing a social network of a first player of an online game is accessed, the information identifying other players of the online game. Game account information of the other players is then accessed. The game account information of the other players identifies in-game assets of the other players. At least one of an in-game asset for the first player and an in-game obstacle to affect the first player in the online game is generated based on a mathematical function that considers the in-game assets of the other player | 03-29-2012 |
Ronald K. Dickey, Grove City, PA US
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20120204589 | ENCLOSED CAB SYSTEM FOR MINING EQUIPMENT - An operator's cab for a shuttle car including a cab frame, a window assembly, and a pressurization system. The cab frame defines an interior chamber and an opening. The window assembly includes a pane and a pane seal. The pane is coupled to the cab frame such that the pane covers the opening and encloses the interior chamber. The pane seal is positioned between the pane and the cab frame. The pressurization system provides a positive pressure in the interior chamber relative to the surrounding environment. The pressurization system includes a blower and a motor for driving the blower. The blower is in fluid communication with the interior chamber. | 08-16-2012 |
20140166419 | SHUTTLE CAR SPRING-ASSISTED SWINGING SHEAVE BRACKET - A movable machine includes a frame, an electrical motor on the fame, a cable electrically connected to the motor and adapted to be connected to a source of power, and a sheave bracket assembly coupled to the frame. The sheave bracket assembly includes two mounting plates, two spaced apart sheaves rotatably mounted on the mounting plates, a hinged portion coupled to the mounting plates and pivotally coupled to the frame, and at least one biasing member located between the frame and the mounting plates that biases the mounting plates and sheaves toward a first position. | 06-19-2014 |
Ronald Wayne Dickey, Des Moines, IA US
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20140053913 | OIL BYPASS VALVE - A bypass valve which may direct excess oil back into the cam chest where the return side of the oil pump may send the oil back into the oil tank. The bypass valve may fit within the bypass port of the cam plate and connect with a high pressure feed. The bypass valve may include a sleeve with a front opening and a needle valve within the bypass valve. The needle valve may be biased in a closed position, sealing off the front opening. When the high pressure feed exceeds a certain oil pressure, the needle valve may unblock the front opening. | 02-27-2014 |
Scott Dickey, Dublin, CA US
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20100051253 | SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM - A semiconductor fabrication heat exchanger system is provided including two heat exchangers spaced from each other. The first heat exchanger receives a high temperature fluid heated from a semiconductor processing tool or the like and the second heat exchanger has a second fluid with a set temperature significantly lower than the heated fluid of the first heat exchanger. A variable and controllable fan removes heat from the heated fluid and the second heat exchanger cools the heated air. | 03-04-2010 |
Selwyn David Dickey, Byron, MN US
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20100191922 | DATA STORAGE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH A WRITE ACTIVITY LEVEL METRIC RECORDED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE BLOCK STORAGE METADATA - A sequence of fixed-size blocks defines a page (e.g., in a server system, storage subsystem, DASD, etc.). Each fixed-size block includes a data block and a footer. A high performance block storage metadata unit associated with the page is created from a confluence of the footers. The confluence of footers has space available for application metadata. In an embodiment, the metadata space is utilized to record a “write activity level” metric, and a timestamp. The metric indicates the write frequency or “hotness” of the page, and its value changes over time as the activity level changes. Storage subsystem performance may be enhanced by mapping frequently accessed pages to higher performance physical disks and mapping infrequently accessed pages to lower power physical disks. This approach is advantageous in that the metric is recorded on a non-volatile basis and may be readily communicated between system components (e.g., between a host computer and a storage subsystem). | 07-29-2010 |
Sergey Dickey, Lovettsville, VA US
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20100130194 | Self-Configurable Wireless Network With Cooperative Interference Measurements by Base Stations - Self-configurable wireless network with cooperative interference measurements by base stations. A mini-cell system comprises a plurality of mini-cells. Each mini-cell comprises a communications system for establishing communications with and among remote devices and a signal collection system that provides connectivity to a signal collection network. The signal collection system comprises a scanner and a signal analyzer. The communications system and the signal collection system communicate with a local network controller via the signal collection network to report information about the mini-cell and signals that are received at the mini-cell location. The local network controller may process information received from the mini-cell about its configuration and its own signal and information received from the signal collection system to determine whether to reconfigure the network to mitigate interference and to optimize the mini-cell system. | 05-27-2010 |
20120108192 | SIGNAL DETECTION ASSISTED BY USE OF MOVING ANTENNAE - Signal detection assisted by use of moving antennae. A signal of interest may be detected in signal samples measured by a single antenna installed on a moving platform. A first sample is collected at time T | 05-03-2012 |
Sergey L. Dickey, Lovettsville, VA US
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20090215443 | Cellular Drive Test System Network - A method and apparatus is provided for processing wireless signals collected from a plurality of cellular base stations by a plurality of drive test units of a drive test system The method includes the steps of a first process within at least one of the plurality of drive test units processing and storing wireless signal samples in real time to identify and measure signals from the plurality of cellular base stations, the first process forming a target list of signals that could be identified and measured, a second process that processes the signals in near real time and a third process that processes signal offline. The first, second and third processes may share information irrespective of where executed, whether executed on a single drives test unit or multiple drive test units. | 08-27-2009 |
Terry Dickey, Pflugerville, TX US
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20110151819 | Radio Frequency (RF) Receiver with Dynamic Frequency Planning and Method Therefor - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital processor, and a clock synthesizer. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, a signal output for providing an IF output signal, and a control output for providing a clock control signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving the clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The digital processor controls a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to reduce interference of sub-harmonics created by the digital processor on the analog receiver. | 06-23-2011 |
20120250809 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) RECEIVER WITH DYNAMIC FREQUENCY PLANNING AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital processor, a clock synthesizer, and a microcontroller. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital signal processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, and a signal output for providing an IF output signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving a clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The a microcontroller has an input for receiving a channel selection signal, wherein the microcontroller provides the clock control signal to control a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to reduce interference of sub-harmonics created by the clock signal on the analog receiver. | 10-04-2012 |
20130244601 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) RECEIVER WITH DYNAMIC FREQUENCY PLANNING AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital signal processor, a clock synthesizer, and a microcontroller. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital signal processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, and a signal output for providing an IF output signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving a clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The a microcontroller has an input for receiving a channel selection signal, wherein the microcontroller provides the clock control signal to control a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to place a sub-harmonic at a tolerable frequency of a selected channel. | 09-19-2013 |
Thomas Dickey, Middletown, NJ US
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20130028101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SIGNATURE BASED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method and apparatus for collecting and processing line performance data transmitted over cables, e.g., Y-cables, is disclosed. The present invention applies a method based on specific performance measurements, specific measurement time intervals, and compare results from different measurement time intervals to produce a “signature” that indicates deteriorating performance of a particular Y-cable. Once a “signature” is detected, the method will proactively and automatically generate a trouble ticket to trigger the dispatch maintenance staffs to service the cable, e.g., to perform the replacement of the Y-cable in question, thus completing the predictive maintenance process. A trouble ticket is a record used to report and manage the resolution of network related problems. | 01-31-2013 |
Trevor C. Dickey, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20120108918 | Acoustic Palpation Using Non-Invasive Ultrasound Techniques for Identification of Target Sites and Assessment of Chronic Pain Disorders - Methods and systems for identifying and spatially localizing tissues having certain physiological properties or producing certain biological responses, such as the sensation of pain, in response to the application of intense focused ultrasound (acoustic probing or palpation) are provided. In some embodiments, targeted acoustic probing is employed to identify the scope and severity of chronically painful sensitized tissue areas, and of chronic pain disorders. In other applications, targeted acoustic probing is used to localize nerves and other sensitized tissues for guidance of needles and other delivery devices, and for delivery of anesthetic, analgesic or therapeutic compositions. | 05-03-2012 |