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Andrew Worden, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150106977 | ZEA MAYS REGULATORY ELEMENTS AND USES THEREOF - Provided are vector constructs and methods for expressing a transgene in plant cells and/or plant tissues using gene regulatory elements, including the promoters, 5′-UTRs, and/or 3′-UTRs, isolated from | 04-16-2015 |
Andrew Barron Worden, New York, NY US
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20150136205 | SOLAR PANEL BALLASTED GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A structure, system and method for the in situ ballasting of solar panel ground support structures, the method, system and structures comprising the positioning of supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor within a peripherally enclosing frame, having an open top and preferably open bottom, on the ground at a final solar panel array supporting position. The supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor are vertically aligned and maintained in position relative to each other and a ballast material, such as concrete, is poured into the enclosing frame around the supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor in the final solar panel supporting position thereof with the ballast material being allowed to harden. A solar panel support structure is constructed with the solar panel support structure being ballasted, in final solar panel array position, in situ. Thereafter solar panels are placed on the ballasted support structure to provide the solar panel array. | 05-21-2015 |
20150200619 | SOLAR PANEL BALLASTED GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A structure, system and method for the in situ ballasting of solar panel ground support structures, the method, system and structures comprising the positioning of supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor within a peripherally enclosing frame constructed of removable interfitting plates, with the frame having an open top and preferably open bottom, on the ground at a final solar panel array supporting position. The supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor are vertically aligned and maintained in position relative to each other and a ballast material, such as concrete, is poured into the enclosing frame around the supporting posts or anchoring elements therefor in the final solar panel supporting position thereof with the ballast material being allowed to harden. A solar panel support structure is constructed with the solar panel support structure being ballasted, in final solar panel array position, in situ. Thereafter solar panels are placed on the ballasted support structure to provide the solar panel array. | 07-16-2015 |
Andrew F. Worden, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150067924 | CONSTRUCTS FOR EXPRESSING TRANSGENES USING REGULATORY ELEMENTS FROM PANICUM UBIQUITIN GENES - Provided are constructs and methods for expressing a transgene in plant cells and/or plant tissues using the regulatory elements, including the promoters and/or 3′-UTRs, isolated from | 03-05-2015 |
Brent E. Worden, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20110276694 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems are disclosed to facilitate holistic management of different types of IT resources within and work associated with an IT infrastructure. In one example, a method includes defining a number of parameters related to IT resources, associating an IT resource with at least one of the parameters, and aggregating a number of IT resources as an IT infrastructure. Each of the IT resources of the IT infrastructure is associated with at least one of the parameters. In another example, a method includes defining a number of parameters related to a number of different types of IT resources, associating two or more of the parameters with one another, and aggregating the parameters in an IT resource definitional structure by which any one of the types of IT resources can be defined by associating the IT resource with at least one of the parameters. | 11-10-2011 |
Bret Worden, Union City, PA US
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20090293760 | Variable-Speed-Drive System for a Grid Blower - A drive system for a grid blower of a vehicle is provided. The system includes: an electrical bus, a grid of resistive elements connected to the electrical bus, the grid of resistive elements configured to thermally dissipate electrical power generated from braking of the vehicle, the electrical power being transmitted on the electrical bus to the grid of resistive elements, an electrical power modulation device configured to modify electrical power received from at least one of the electrical bus and the grid of resistive elements, and a grid blower motor coupled to an output of the electrical power modulation device, wherein a speed of the grid blower motor varies based on the electrical power that has been modified by the electrical power modulation device. | 12-03-2009 |
20100175580 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION - Truck assemblies, systems and methods are provided for transferring weight supported by various wheels, and axles. The vehicle suspension method includes operating the suspension in a first mode with a first effective suspension spring rate; and operating the suspension in a second mode with a second, different, effective suspension spring rate. | 07-15-2010 |
20100175581 | VEHICLE AND TRUCK ASSEMBLY - Truck assemblies, systems and methods are provided for transferring weight supported by various wheels, and axles. An example truck assembly may include a truck frame element, and a carrier coupled with the truck frame element. A bias may be configured to bias the carrier away from the truck frame element. An actuatable linkage arrangement may include a compliant linkage coupled with the carrier. The compliant linkage may pull the carrier against the bias in a first direction. | 07-15-2010 |
20110221159 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION - Truck assemblies, systems and methods are provided for transferring weight supported by various wheels, and axles. The vehicle suspension method includes operating the suspension in a first mode with a first effective suspension spring rate; and operating the suspension in a second mode with a second, different, effective suspension spring rate. | 09-15-2011 |
20120061367 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ADHESION - A system is provided for use with a rail vehicle having a wheel that travels on a rail. The system includes an air source for supplying compressed air and a heating unit fluidly coupled to the air source and configured to produce heated compressed air by heating the compressed air or heating air prior to the air being compressed by the air source, and to direct the heated compressed air onto a contact surface of the rail. | 03-15-2012 |
20120199039 | Variable-Speed-Drive System for a Grid Blower - A drive system for a grid blower of a vehicle is provided. The system includes: an electrical bus, a grid of resistive elements connected to the electrical bus, the grid of resistive elements configured to thermally dissipate electrical power generated from braking of the vehicle, the electrical power being transmitted on the electrical bus to the grid of resistive elements, an electrical power modulation device configured to modify electrical power received from at least one of the electrical bus and the grid of resistive elements, and a grid blower motor coupled to an output of the electrical power modulation device, wherein a speed of the grid blower motor varies based on the electrical power that has been modified by the electrical power modulation device. | 08-09-2012 |
Bret Worden, Erie, PA US
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20110079168 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for a vehicle having a plurality of axles and a lift mechanism configured to dynamically transfer weight from one axle to another. In one example, the method comprises, responding to an operating condition by adjusting the lift mechanism to provide a determined amount of lift, and in response to vehicle braking, a vehicle stall risk, poor infrastructure conditions, and/or a high vehicle penalty, reducing the determined amount of lift. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082606 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle having a first truck with a first lift mechanism and a second truck with a second lift mechanism, each of the first and second trucks further configured with a plurality of axles, each of the first and second lift mechanisms configured to dynamically transfer weight from one axle to another. In one embodiment, the method comprises, responding to an operating condition by adjusting the first lift mechanism different from the second lift mechanism. | 04-07-2011 |
20120167797 | DYNAMIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE VIA HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS - Methods and system are provided for a vehicle truck assembly which includes a spring coupling an axle carrier to a truck frame. In one example, the system comprises a substantially vertically-mounted hydraulic actuator which generates hydraulic forces between the axle carrier and the truck frame. The actuator includes a cylinder, a piston, and a piston rod. Further, the actuator is coupled between the axle carrier and the truck frame with longitudinal and lateral play so that the axle carrier can move laterally and longitudinally with respect to the truck frame while the actuator applies hydraulic force. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ENGINE CRANKING - Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine, the engine coupled to a traction alternator for vehicle travelling. In one example, the method includes, in an off-highway vehicle running mode of operation, supplying current from the traction alternator to a traction motor via a traction inverter to propel the vehicle, and, in a starting mode of operation, supplying stored energy from a first energy source and a secondary energy source to the traction alternator to start the engine. | 07-05-2012 |
20120253565 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for a vehicle having a plurality of axles and a lift mechanism configured to dynamically transfer weight from one axle to another. In one example, the method comprises, responding to an operating condition by adjusting the lift mechanism to provide a determined amount of lift, and in response to vehicle braking, a vehicle stall risk, poor infrastructure conditions, and/or a high vehicle penalty, reducing the determined amount of lift. | 10-04-2012 |
Bret Worden, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20110283915 | WHEEL IMPACT FORCE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - A wheel impact reduction system for a rail vehicle includes a sensor, a control module, and a force reduction assembly. The sensor detects a discontinuity in a rail that is located upstream of a wheel of the rail vehicle in a direction of travel. The control module is communicatively coupled with the sensor. The control module determines whether to apply a correction force to the wheel based on the discontinuity detected by the sensor. The force reduction assembly is joined to the wheel of the rail vehicle and is communicatively coupled with the control module. The force reduction assembly reduces a wheel impact force imparted on the rail by the wheel by applying the correction force to the wheel. | 11-24-2011 |
20110307113 | CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO ELECTRIFIED RAIL VEHICLES - A control assembly includes a monitoring module and a switching module. The monitoring module determines a load demand of a first rail vehicle traveling along a track, wherein the first rail vehicle is supplied with electric current from a plurality of power sources over a conductive pathway extending along the track. The switching module is communicatively coupled with the monitoring module and is joined with a switch controller disposed between the power sources and the conductive pathway. The switching module directs the switch controller to change which of the power sources supply the electric current to the first rail vehicle over the conductive pathway based on the load demand. | 12-15-2011 |
Bret D. Worden, Erie, PA US
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20120303237 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THROTTLE CONTROL AND COUPLING CONTROL FOR VEHICLES - A multi-mode control system for a locomotive includes a throttle control device having notch settings corresponding to, for a first, long haul mode, control signals for providing respective tractive effort or power from the locomotive, a master controller in communication with the throttle control device and adapted to receive said control signals from the throttle control device and to transmit respective command signals to power-train components of the locomotive to achieve the respective tractive effort or power, the master controller also adapted for sending alternative command signals when a user-operable mode selector is set to one of one or more alternative modes. The user-operable mode selector includes one or more user interface devices in communication with the master controller for selecting one alternative mode of the one or more alternative modes. | 11-29-2012 |
Bret Dwayne Worden, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20130073174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine including a crankcase. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on frequency content of crankcase pressure. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on a frequency content of multiple frequencies of the crankcase pressure. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
Bret Dwayne Worden, Erie, PA US
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20100148581 | POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVING AN ELECTROMOTIVE TRACTION SYSTEM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT THROUGH A COMMON POWER BUS - Power system and method for providing electrical power are provided. The system includes a traction system and auxiliary equipment coupled to a power bus. The traction system includes one or more electromotive machines having a first type of stator winding that provides protection relative to voltage spikes expected at the traction stator under a first voltage level appropriate for the traction system. The auxiliary equipment includes one or more electromotive machines having a second type of stator winding that provides protection relative to spikes expected at the auxiliary stator under a second voltage level lower than the first voltage level. Inverter circuitry is coupled to drive the auxiliary equipment, and signal-conditioning circuitry is provided to attenuate voltage spikes produced by the inverter circuitry. The power bus is operated at the first voltage level, and the voltage spike attenuation is sufficient to protect the auxiliary stator. | 06-17-2010 |
20100170413 | Locomotive Truck and Method for Distributing Weight Asymmetrically To Axles of the Truck - A locomotive (or other rail vehicle) truck and method for distributing weight asymmetrically to axles of the truck includes a first axle of a truck uncoupled from a traction system of the locomotive and a first suspension assembly coupling the first axle to the truck for applying to the first axle a first portion of a locomotive weight. The truck also includes a second axle coupled to the traction system and a second suspension assembly coupling the second axle to the truck for applying to the second axle a second portion of the locomotive weight greater than the first portion so that weight is asymmetrically distributed to the first axle and the second axle so as to transmit a corresponding incremental amount of tractive effort for a given amount of a driving torque applied to the second axle via the traction system of the locomotive. The axle weight distribution involves relatively slight weight distribution compared to the nominal weights normally carried by the axles. | 07-08-2010 |
20110315496 | POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A contactless power transfer system for a mobile asset is presented. The system includes a primary loop disposed adjacent to a location that is coupled to a power source. A secondary receiving coil is disposed on the mobile asset and coupled to a traction motor for receiving power from the primary loop. The power transfer system further includes a field-focusing element that can focus a magnetic field from the primary loop onto the secondary receiving coil, the field-focusing element having a non-linear current distribution. | 12-29-2011 |
20130000507 | LOCOMOTIVE TRUCK AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING WEIGHT ASYMMETRICALLY TO AXLES OF THE TRUCK - A locomotive (or other rail vehicle) truck and method for distributing weight asymmetrically to axles of the truck includes a first axle of a truck uncoupled from a traction system of the locomotive and a first suspension assembly coupling the first axle to the truck for applying to the first axle a first portion of a locomotive weight. The truck also includes a second axle coupled to the traction system and a second suspension assembly coupling the second axle to the truck for applying a second portion of the locomotive weight to the second axle that is greater than the first portion so that weight is asymmetrically distributed to the first axle and the second axle so as to transmit a corresponding incremental amount of tractive effort for a given amount of a driving torque applied to the second axle via the traction system of the locomotive. The axle weight distribution involves relatively slight weight distribution compared to the nominal weights normally carried by the axles. | 01-03-2013 |
20130067911 | SHAFT IMBALANCE DETECTION SYSTEM - A shaft imbalance detector system ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130067914 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING A TURBOCHARGER - Various methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a method includes determining a first pressure at a first location within a turbocharger and determining a second pressure at a second location within the turbocharger. The method further includes indicating degradation of the turbocharger based on the first pressure and the second pressure. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067915 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING A TURBOCHARGER - Various methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a method includes receiving a signal indicative of a monitored pressure of a pressurized oil supply of a turbocharger or other turbomachine. The method further includes determining whether a high frequency component of the signal meets one or more designated criteria, and, if the high frequency component of the pressure meets the one or more designated criteria, generating a first control signal. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067994 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Presently disclosed are methods and systems for diagnosing a coolant leak of an engine. A method may include diagnosing a coolant leak of an engine based on identified fill signatures of a measured engine coolant pressure. A vehicle system is also disclosed, including an engine, a coolant system operatively connected to the engine, a coolant pressure sensor configured to measure engine coolant pressure during operation of the engine, and a controller, including instructions configured to create a coolant pressure profile corresponding to a given engine speed, and diagnose a condition of the engine based on the coolant pressure profile. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR - Methods and systems are provided for a compressor including a crankcase. A condition of the compressor may be diagnosed based on a valve leak condition of the compressor based on piston motion within the crankcase. Once a diagnosis is made, appropriate remedial action can be taken to minimize severity. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073172 | DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A detector ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130206862 | TRACTIVE EFFORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system is provided for use with, a wheeled vehicle. The system includes a media reservoir capable of holding a tractive material that includes particulates; a nozzle in fluid communication with the media reservoir; and a media valve in fluid communication with the media reservoir and the nozzle. The media valve is controllable between a first state in which the tractive material flows through the media valve and to the nozzle, and a second state in which the tractive material is prevented from flowing to the nozzle. In the first state, the nozzle receives the tractive material from the media reservoir and directs the tractive material to a contact surface such that the tractive material impacts the contact surface that is spaced from a wheel/surface interface. The system can modify the adhesion or the traction capability of the contact surface with regard to a subsequently contacting wheel. | 08-15-2013 |
20130280095 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR STARTING - Systems and methods of the invention may overcome a higher than normal starting torque for in a reciprocating, electric motor driven air compressor for a vehicle. A detection component can be configured to detect a stall condition for a reciprocating compressor based on a force from compressed air being compressed into a reservoir of the reciprocating compressor. Based upon the detected stall condition, a controller can reverse direction or increase torque to alleviate the stall condition. In the reverse direction mode, the controller component can change a direction of a piston rotation. In the torque increase mode, the controller increases a number of poles for the motor, a line voltage, or a volt/hertz. | 10-24-2013 |
20130294934 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir, actuating a piston within a cylinder of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of an exhaust valve of the cylinder through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the piston is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir of a compressor, actuating an unloader valve of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the unloader valve is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to removing fluid from a compressor to mitigate condensation accumulated for a compressor. A controller can be configured to actuate a drain valve coupled to an aftercooler of a compressor and actuate a check valve to isolate air pressure of the aftercooler from a reservoir of the compressor. Through control of the drain valve of the aftercooler and the check valve, the controller removes fluid from the aftercooler to facitliate thermal management of a compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294937 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a crankcase pressure of a compressor, analyzing the monitored crankcase pressure, and identifying a condition of the compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include operating a compressor to compress air from a first stage compressor into an intermediate stage reservoir, to deliver air from the intermediate stage reservoir to a second stage compressor, and to further compress the air in the second stage compressor into a primary reservoir, monitoring an intermediate stage pressure of the intermediate stage reservoir, and identifying a condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored intermediate stage pressure during a time period in which the compressor is operated. A vehicle system is also provided including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130336810 | AIR COMPRESSOR PROGNOSTIC SYSTEM - Systems and methods of the invention relate to monitoring a change in a rotational speed of a crankshaft to identify a failure related to a crankcase breather valve. A reciprocating compressor can include a detection component that is configured to track a rotational speed of a crankshaft of a compressor to identify a change in rotational speed. In an embodiment, the rotational speed can be monitored while unloaded and/or below approximiately 800 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). Based on a change in a rotational speed of the crankshaft, a controller can be configured to communicate an alert which corresponds to a failure related to the crankcase breather valve. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338899 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Presently disclosed are methods and systems for detecting and diagnosing a coolant leak of an engine. A method may include diagnosing a coolant leak of the engine based on a low frequency pressure response of a measured engine coolant pressure. A vehicle system is also disclosed, including an engine, a coolant system operatively connected to the engine. The coolant system includes a coolant reserve and a coolant pump between the engine and the coolant reserve. The vehicle also includes a coolant pressure sensor to measure coolant pressure, and a controller configured to measure an engine coolant pressure and diagnose a coolant leak of the coolant system based on a low frequency pressure response of the measured engine coolant pressure. | 12-19-2013 |
20140025414 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSETS - Systems and methods for scoring, ranking, and allocating mobile and/or fixed client assets. Embodiments of the present invention relate to the characterization or assessment of client assets with respect to the health of the client assets, the ranking of the client assets according to the characterization or assessment, and the allocating of the client assets to tasks or missions based on the ranking and/or mission parameters. | 01-23-2014 |
20140032079 | DIAGNOSTIC AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for diagnosing or prognosing mobile and/or fixed client assets in a logical and interactive manner. Embodiments of the present invention provide a data analyzer with one or more asset diagnostic models. An asset diagnostic model is configured to logically and systematically interact with a client asset and analyze operational parameter data obtained from the client asset to diagnose a problem with the client asset and/or to predict or forecast future problems or conditions of the client asset. | 01-30-2014 |
20140049264 | PROGNOSTICS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAULT DETECTION IN ELECTRICAL INSULATION - A diagnostic/prognostics system for failure detection in an electrical insulation system is provided. The system includes at least two current transformers designed to detect high frequency component signals from the insulation system. The system also includes a data acquisition module coupled to the at least two current transformers, wherein the data acquisition module receives the high frequency component signals and analyzes the received high frequency component signals to identify one or more faulty components in the electrical insulation system. | 02-20-2014 |
20140151460 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING SENSOR PERFORMANCE - A system for use with a vehicle includes at least one nozzle and an fluid reservoir capable of holding a volume of pressurized gas or other fluid. The air reservoir is in fluid communication with the at least one nozzle and the at least one nozzle is selectively operable to direct the pressurized gas or other fluid at a surface of an optical inspection sensor assembly to remove contaminants from the sensor assembly. | 06-05-2014 |
20140277860 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VEHICLE SYSTEM CONTROL - A method for controlling a vehicle system includes obtaining an off-board-based input speed of a vehicle system traveling along a curved segment of a first route. The off-board-based input speed is obtained from data provided by an off-board device disposed off the vehicle system. The method also includes determining a heading of the vehicle system from the data provided by the off-board device and calculating a curvature of the curved segment of the first route using the off-board-based input speed and the heading of the vehicle system while the vehicle system travels along the curved segment of the first route. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277883 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VEHICLE SYSTEM CONTROL - A method for controlling a vehicle system includes determining a vehicle reference speed using an off-board-based input speed and an onboard-based input speed. The off-board-based input speed is representative of a moving speed of the vehicle system and is determined from data received from an off-board device. The onboard-based input speed is representative of the moving speed of the vehicle system and is determined from data obtained from an onboard device. The method includes using the vehicle reference speed to at least one of measure wheel creep for one or more wheels of the vehicle system or control at least one of torques applied by or rotational speeds of one or more motors of the vehicle system. | 09-18-2014 |
20150042248 | BLOWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a grid coupled to an electrical bus; an electrical power modulation device coupled to the electrical bus that can output modified electrical power received from the electrical bus: a blower motor coupled to the electrical power modulation device that can receive the modified electrical power output and can provide a stream of air to affect a temperature of the grid, and a controller. A speed of the blower motor may be based at least in part on an amount of the modified electrical power. The controller can receive an operating parameter, and is responsive to that parameter by causing the electrical power modulation device to vary the amount of the modified electrical power. A blower motor speed may be controlled based at least in part on the operating parameter. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051759 | ADHESION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for controlling a consist of rail vehicles or other vehicles includes a control unit electrically coupled to a first rail vehicle in the consist, the control unit having a processor and being configured to receive signals representing a presence and position of one or more tractive effort systems on-board the first vehicle and other rail vehicles in the consist, and a set of instructions stored in a non-transient medium accessible by the processor, the instructions configured to control the processor to create a optimization schedule that manages the use of the one or more tractive effort systems based on the presence and position of the tractive effort systems within the consist. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051760 | ADHESION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for detecting clogs in a tractive effort system of a rail vehicle or other vehicle includes the steps of determining a baseline air flow rate from an air compressor during steady state conditions, actuating the tractive effort system, determining a secondary air flow rate from the air compressor subsequent to actuation of the tractive effort system, and comparing the secondary air flow rate to the baseline air flow rate. | 02-19-2015 |
20150193992 | WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for monitoring a vehicle determine a baseline wheel rotational speed and wheel rotational speeds of a wheel for different positions along an outer perimeter of the wheel. One or more deviations between the wheel rotational speeds and the baseline wheel rotational speed are determined, and the deviations between the wheel rotational speeds and the baseline wheel rotational speed are correlated with one or more identified positions of the positions along the outer perimeter of the wheel. One or more of damage to the wheel or damage to a drivetrain of the vehicle is identified based at least in part on the one or more deviations being correlated with the one or more identified positions. | 07-09-2015 |
Bret Dwayne Worden, Laurence, PA US
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20150198578 | WIRELESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN OPERATIVE CONDITION OF A MACHINE - System including a sensor configured to be disposed within a reservoir of a machine having moving parts that are lubricated by a liquid in the reservoir. The sensor is configured to obtain a measurement of the liquid that is representative of at least one of a quantity or quality of the liquid in the reservoir. The system also includes a device body operably coupled to the sensor. The device body has a processing unit that is operably coupled to the sensor and configured to generate first data signals representative of the measurement of the liquid. The device body also includes a transmitter that is configured to wirelessly communicate the first data signals to a remote reader. | 07-16-2015 |
Daniel John Worden, Mason City, IA US
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20090114734 | Heating control system using a fluid level sensor and a heating control element - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid contained in a fluid vessel using a fluid level sensor as a heating control element. The system includes a control circuit coupled with an electrical power system of a heating unit. The control circuit includes switching elements that are selectively activated or deactivated responsive to a low fluid level in a corresponding fluid vessel such that heating of the fluid is terminated as the level of fluid becomes less than a predetermined value. | 05-07-2009 |
20120160923 | HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR AND A HEATING CONTROL ELEMENT - A heating control system for controlling heating of a fluid within an associated fluid vessel includes a first sensor responsive to a low fluid level in the fluid vessel and a second sensor responsive to a temperature of the fluid within the fluid vessel. The heating control system also includes a control circuit electrically connected with the first sensor and the second sensor to control electrical power to a heating unit for heating the fluid within the fluid vessel. The control circuit allows electrical power to be connected to the heating unit upon a first predetermined condition of the first sensor and a first predetermined condition of the second sensor. The control circuit disconnects power to the heating unit upon either a second predetermined condition of the first sensor or a second predetermined condition of the second sensor. | 06-28-2012 |
Eli Worden, New York, NY US
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20140263124 | STANDING SHOWER CADDY - A standing shower caddy includes a frame, a horizontally adjustable shelf, a shelf adjustment mechanism, and a bumper. The horizontally adjustable shelf connects with a substantially vertical support member of the frame. The shelf adjustment mechanism cooperates with at least one of the frame and the horizontally adjustable shelf. The shelf adjustment mechanism is operable in a first operating position which allows for horizontal movement of the horizontally adjustable shelf with respect to the substantially vertical support member in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The shelf adjustment mechanism is also operable in a second operating position where the horizontally adjustable shelf is precluded from movement with respect to the substantially vertical support member in at least one of the forward direction and the rearward direction. The bumper can be located on the horizontally adjustable shelf to contact a substantially vertical wall surface of the shower stall. | 09-18-2014 |
Eli Worden, New York City, NY US
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20140077534 | HIGHCHAIR WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAY AND SEAT HEIGHT - A highchair includes a seat assembly, a tray connected with the seat assembly, a leg assembly connected with the seat assembly, and an adjustment mechanism. The seat assembly includes a rear support surface and a lower support surface for supporting an infant or child. The leg assembly is configured to support the seat assembly above a floor surface. The adjustment mechanism can be for adjusting the tray with respect to the seat assembly or the seat assembly with respect to the leg assembly. The adjustment mechanism can include a button, a linkage, a cable, and a locking member. | 03-20-2014 |
Eric W. Worden, Orlando, FL US
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20100114806 | Condition-Based Monitoring System For Machinery And Associated Methods - Real-time condition-based analysis is performed on a machine for providing diagnostic and prognostic outputs indicative of machine status includes a signal processor for receiving signals from sensors adapted for measuring machine performance parameters. The signal processor conditions and shapes at least some of the received signals into an input form for a neural network. A fuzzy adaptive resonance theory neural network receives at least some of the conditioned and shaped signals, and detects and classifies a state of the machine based upon the received conditioned and shaped signals, and upon a predetermined ontology of machine states, diagnostics, and prognostics. The neural network can also determine from the machine state a health status thereof, which can comprise an anomaly, and output a signal representative of the determined health status. A Bayesian intelligence network receives the machine state from the neural network and determines a fault probability at a future time. | 05-06-2010 |
20110313955 | REAL-TIME INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL CHARACTERS WITH LEARNING CAPABILITIES - A system, method, and computer-readable instructions for real-time characters with learning capabilities. A plurality of rules are defined in a rules-based system, each of the rules defining a condition that determines a behavior of a virtual agent when the rule is triggered by the condition being satisfied so that upon triggering of multiple rules at the same time, each of the behaviors of the multiple rules whose conditions were satisfied are combined into a resultant behavior for the virtual agent. This resultant behavior is compared with a desired behavior to providing feedback in the form of rewards or punishments to each of the multiple rules based on their corresponding contribution to the resultant behavior as compared to the desired behavior. | 12-22-2011 |
20150106308 | DISTRIBUTED MACHINE LEARNING INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS - A system, method, and computer-readable instructions for a distributed machine learning system are provided. A plurality of distributed learning environments are in communication over a network, wherein each environment has a computing device having a memory and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor adapted implement a learning environment via one or more agents in a rules-based system, wherein the agents learn to perform tasks in their respective learning environment; and a persistent storage in which knowledge comprising a plurality of rules developed by the agents for performing the tasks are stored, wherein the knowledge is tagged and shared with other agents throughout the plurality of distributed learning environments. | 04-16-2015 |
Ian Worden, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140358584 | Electronic Health Record System - A system and method provides central storage of patient health records and allows for temporal access to be provided by the patient to other individual and healthcare providers. | 12-04-2014 |
James G. Worden, Fargo, ND US
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20110294995 | Functionalized nanoparticles and other particles and methods for making and using same - Disclosed are nanoparticles which include a nanoparticle core having a core diameter of greater than 5 nm and a single functional moiety bonded to the nanoparticle core. Also disclosed are nanoparticles which include a nanoparticle core having a core diameter of greater than 1.4 nm and a single functional moiety bonded to the nanoparticle core, wherein the single functional moiety does not contain a nucleic acid molecule that includes 100 or more nucleotides. A method for preparing a functionalized nanoparticle is also disclosed. The method includes providing a nanoparticle core and providing a functionalizing moiety that includes a functional group and a reactive group. The functional group is attached to a substrate surface, and the reactive group is capable of bonding to the nanoparticle core's surface. The method further includes contacting the nanoparticle core's surface with the functionalizing moiety under conditions effective to bind the functionalizing moiety's reactive group and the nanoparticle core's surface together. | 12-01-2011 |
Joseph Alan Worden, Clifton Park, NY US
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20090245717 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING STATOR WEDGE TIGHTNESS - Disclosed is a system for measuring stator wedge tightness in a stator core of an electric machine. The system includes at least one sensor located along at least one component disposed in a stator slot of the stator core. The at least one sensor is located and configured to measure strain in the component. The system further includes a data acquisition system operably coupled to the at least one sensor. A method for measuring stator wedge tightness in a stator core of an electric machine includes arranging at least one sensor along at least one component of the stator core, the at least one sensor being located and configured to measure strain in the component, and interrogating the at least one sensor utilizing a data acquisition system. | 10-01-2009 |
Margaret M. Worden, Hanover, MA US
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20150072017 | CARRIER MATERIALS FOR PROTEIN DELIVERY - Osteogenic implants, carriers and concentrates are described, along with methods of making and using the same. The implants include a carrier and, optionally, an osteoinductive agent. The carrier includes a mineral component, a binder and, optionally, a collagen additive, while the osteoinductive agent may be a protein such as a bone morphogenetic protein. | 03-12-2015 |
Michael Worden, San Antonio, TX US
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20080296242 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD - A merchandise display system including a hanger having retention elements configured to operatively connect to paired merchandise items. The retention elements may include tabs configured to retain the merchandise items in a desired position. The hanger will typically include a number of holes to facilitate placement in a retail display area. Various elements may be utilized in conjunction with the hanger to maintain desired orientation and position of the paired merchandise items, including securing devices and fasteners. The merchandise display system advantageously permits the wearing of paired merchandise items while maintaining security and pair integrity. | 12-04-2008 |
Morris Elijah Worden, New York, NY US
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20140264205 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECHARGING AN AUTO-INJECTOR - Systems, devices, and methods are described for resetting an auto-injector. In one aspect, a device for resetting an auto-injector comprises a housing having a receiving shaft into which the auto-injector can be inserted in a receiving direction, a reset element configured to engage a collar of the auto-injector, and a post configured to engage a plunger within the auto-injector when the auto-injector is inserted into the receiving shaft. The reset element moves the collar relative to the auto-injector in a first direction along the receiving direction. The post moves the plunger in a second direction relative to the auto-injector opposite the receiving direction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276568 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DAMPENING FRICTION IN AN AUTOINJECTOR DEVICE - Systems, devices, and methods are described for using an autoinjector device. In one aspect, an autoinjector device comprises a housing and a plunger slidably mounted to the housing, the plunger including a tapered region. An actuator urges the plunger with respect to the housing from a storage position to a launch position, and a friction element about a portion of the tapered region resists a movement of the plunger from the storage position to the launch position. | 09-18-2014 |
Peter Worden, Chatham, NJ US
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20120228894 | Vehicle Cargo Space Liner - A removable, drapable liner intended for protecting a cargo space of a vehicle. The liner has a base and four sides, all being made of a flexible, tear resistant, water resistant fabric, and is transformable between a stored state, in which it may fold flat or be rolled up, and a drapable, open-topped, box-shaped state. The liner is neither rigid nor self standing, but does have supportive draping strips that provide sufficient support to easily conform the liner to the shape of the cargo space, effectively draping it against the sides and base of the cargo container. The four supportive draping strips each form part of a join between two sides of the liner. The draping strips extending along the length of the joins. Draped against the cargo space, the liner is easy to fill and maximizes the use of the cargo space, while protecting the vehicle. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert M. Worden, Holt, MI US
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20090130698 | CUSTOMIZABLE AND RENEWABLE NANOSTRUCTURED INTERFACE FOR BIOELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - A chemical composite useful for preparing a bioelectronic device includes a biologically active compound, such as an enzyme, that is bound directly or indirectly to a polyelectrolye, which can be reversibly coupled to a chemically treated electrically conductive substrate by electrostatic forces to provide biomimetic sensors, catalyst systems, and other devices having an electrode that can be regenerated and reused. Required or desired cofactors, mediators or the like may be incorporated into the devices, typically by bonding them to the treated substrate and/or the polyelectrolyte. | 05-21-2009 |
20100314248 | RENEWABLE BIOELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR ELECTROBIOCATALYTIC REACTOR - An inexpensive, easily renewable bioelectronic device useful for bioreactors, biosensors, and biofuel cells includes an electrically conductive carbon electrode and a bioelectronic interface bonded to a surface of the electrically conductive carbon electrode, wherein the bioelectronic interface includes catalytically active material that is electrostatically bound directly or indirectly to the electrically conductive carbon electrode to facilitate easy removal upon a change in pH, thereby allowing easy regeneration of the bioelectronic interface. | 12-16-2010 |
20120160708 | Nanostructured Biosensor Containing Neuropathy Target Esterase Activity - The present invention provides compositions, devices and methods for detecting esterase activity. The present invention also provides devices and methods of detecting esterase inhibitors, for example, organophosphates. In particular, the present invention provides a biosensor comprising Neuropathy Target Esterase (NTE) polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to medicine, industrial chemistry, agriculture, and homeland security. | 06-28-2012 |
Robert Mark Worden, Holt, MI US
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20140187826 | CATALYTIC BIOREACTORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Various embodiments provide a bioreactor for producing a bioproduct comprising a housing; and one or more catalytically active zones located in the housing and adapted to keep two incompatible gaseous reactants separated when in a gas phase, wherein each of said catalytically active zone comprises a catalytic component retainer and a catalytic component retained within and/or on the catalytic component retainer. Each of said catalytically active zones may additionally or alternatively comprise a liquid medium located on either side of the catalytic component retainer and the catalytic component may additionally or alternatively be a suspended catalytic component suspended in a liquid medium located on either side of the catalytic component retainer. Methods of using various embodiments of the bioreactor to produce a bioproduct, such as isobutanol, are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140239237 | MICROBIAL NANOWIRES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Electrically conductive nanowires, and genetically or chemically modified production and use of such nanowires with altered conductive, adhesive, coupling or other properties are described. The disclosed nanowires are used as device or device components or may be adapted for soluble metal remediation. | 08-28-2014 |
Ross Worden, Gahanna, OH US
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20130213825 | ELECTRONIC TABLET CASE WITH INTERNAL EASEL - A storage component including a cover and an easel coupled to the cover. The easel includes a first portion and a second portion pivotally coupled together, wherein the easel is movable between a substantially flat configuration wherein the first and second portions are generally flat and coplanar, and a propped configuration wherein the first and second portions are arranged in a non-coplanar configuration and the first portion is oriented at an angle relative to the cover. The first portion of the easel in the propped configuration is configured to support an item thereon for display. | 08-22-2013 |
Ross Worden, Findlay, OH US
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20120139227 | BOUND EDGE TABS FOR NOTEBOOK - A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding. | 06-07-2012 |
Ross C. Worden, Findlay, OH US
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20140167581 | Shelf Component - A shelf component including a generally flat, planar base and a pair of side panels, each side panel being coupled to the base on opposite sides thereof. Each side panel is pivotally coupled to said base such that each side panel is positionable generally on a first side of the base. Each side panel has an opening configured to receive a mounting hook therethrough. The shelf component further includes a pair of extension hooks coupled to at least one of the side panels or the base. Each extension hook is positionable on a second side of the base that is opposite the first side. | 06-19-2014 |
Sarah Worden, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150176025 | RAS OPPOSITE (ROP) AND RELATED NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES THAT CONFER RESISTANCE TO COLEOPTERAN AND/OR HEMIPTERAN PESTS - This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby. | 06-25-2015 |
Sarah E. Worden, Fillmore, IN US
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20090111188 | Optimized non-canonical zinc finger proteins - Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described. | 04-30-2009 |
Sarah E. Worden, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100199389 | Targeted integration into the Zp15 locus - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted integration of an exogenous sequence into a plant Zp15 locus, for example, for expression of a polypeptide of interest. | 08-05-2010 |
20150176009 | RNAPII-140 NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES THAT CONFER RESISTANCE TO COLEOPTERAN PESTS - This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby. | 06-25-2015 |