Robert Paul
Robert Paul Anderson, Sacramento, CA US
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20160031207 | RECIPROCATING PRINT IMPARTED TO ANY PRODUCT WHERE THE INFORMATION CAN OR IS REQUIRED TO BE COMMUNICATED IN ANY NUMBER OF ORIENTATIONS - Reciprocating print (text, graphic, images, encodings, etc.) imparted to any product along multiple orientation configurations that correspond to multiple deployment configurations of the product is disclosed. Some embodiments include methods of displaying print information on a product and making products with displayed print information along multiple orientation configurations. | 02-04-2016 |
Robert Paul Berretty, Leenderstrijp NL
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20110142289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTION ESTIMATION USING IMAGE DEPTH INFORMATION - A system and method for motion estimation involves obtaining input image frames, where the input image frames correspond to different instances in time, and performing motion estimation on the input image frames using depth information from the input image frames, where the depth information from an input image frame indicates how far a pixel in the input image frame is located from a surface of a three dimensional space. | 06-16-2011 |
Robert Paul Bolter, Cambridge GB
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20140218476 | Zebra Lights - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for rendering zebra stripes on a three dimensional (3D) object. In one aspect, a method includes rendering an image of an object from the perspective of a camera For each pixel of a plurality of pixels of the image, a point on the surface of the object corresponding to the pixel is determined. An angle between a surface normal at the point and a line between the point and the light source is determined. A zebra light color for the pixel is determined using a stripe function and the angle, the stripe function specifying alternating high and low intensities for various angles. A blended pixel color for the pixel is determined by blending a material color for the point with the zebra light color. | 08-07-2014 |
Robert Paul Burford, New South Wales AU
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20100200051 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a dye sensitized solar cell comprising a semiconductor formed of a particulate metal oxide, a dye adsorbed onto the semiconductor wherein the semiconductor interface with the dye is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD) of a semiconductor material onto the particulate metal oxide. | 08-12-2010 |
Robert Paul Cassoni, Washington Township, OH US
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20100252193 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLACING A DESIRED LENGTH OF TAPE MATERIAL ONTO A MOVING WEB OF MATERIAL IN A TRANSVERSE ORIENTATION - An assembly and method for placing a desired length of tape material, fed as a moving continuous strip of tape material, onto a moving continuous web of material, wherein the orientation of the placed tape material is substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the moving continuous web of material. | 10-07-2010 |
20150274439 | Diversion Apparatus - A diversion apparatus for a manufacturing line. | 10-01-2015 |
Robert Paul Cassoni, Washington, OH US
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20090151305 | Method and apparatus for orienting articles - A method for sorting and/or orienting caps using an automated capping line can comprise providing a single cap to a cap-receiving cavity defined in a body of a puck. In various embodiments, the body can be vibrated to settle and/or orient the cap to a properly oriented position within the cap-receiving cavity. In at least one embodiment, the vibrating can include applying horizontal vibration and/or vertical vibration to the body. As a result, the properly oriented caps can be conveyed to a capping machine configured to apply each cap to a cap-receiving portion of a container. | 06-18-2009 |
20120138425 | Method and Apparatus for Orienting Articles - A method for sorting and/or orienting caps using an automated capping line can comprise providing a single cap to a cap-receiving cavity defined in a body of a puck. In various embodiments, the body can be vibrated to settle and/or orient the cap to a properly oriented position within the cap-receiving cavity. In at least one embodiment, the vibrating can include applying horizontal vibration and/or vertical vibration to the body. As a result, the properly oriented caps can be conveyed to a capping machine configured to apply each cap to a cap-receiving portion of a container. | 06-07-2012 |
Robert Paul Creswell, Jr., Chattanooga, TN US
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20120104785 | MOBILE VENDING TRAILER - A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner. | 05-03-2012 |
Robert Paul Czachor, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110017879 | Integrated Electrical Cable Support - An integrated cable support, the support comprising a grommet portion for enclosing at least one first elongated cable and a bracket portion for securing at least one second elongated cable in spaced and substantially fixed relation to said at least one first elongated cable. The at least one first elongated cable and the at least one second elongated cable are in a non-parallel orientation. | 01-27-2011 |
Robert Paul Davies, Gwernaffield GB
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20090266866 | FASTENER FEED METHOD AND APPARATUS - Fasteners, such as rivets ( | 10-29-2009 |
Robert Paul Deere, Cedar Park, TX US
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20100161227 | Method and apparatus for recording and using down hole sensor and diagnostic events in measurement while drilling - A method and apparatus for providing a downhole measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool with diagnostic capability by including one or more printed circuit boards to the tool with firmware processors that internally record significant system diagnostic events that can be time correlated with known tool operational problems. The concept includes firmware protocol to enable transfer all of the recorded data to an external software analysis program after the MWD tool is removed from a drilling run. | 06-24-2010 |
20120253678 | APPARATUS FOR RECORDING AND USING DOWN HOLE SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC EVENTS IN MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING - An apparatus for providing a downhole measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool with diagnostic capability by including one or more printed circuit boards to the tool with firmware processors that internally record significant system diagnostic events that can be time correlated with known tool operational problems. The concept includes firmware protocol to enable transfer all of the recorded data to an external software analysis program after the MWD tool is removed from a drilling run. | 10-04-2012 |
20130332080 | APPARATUS FOR RECORDING AND USING A DOWNHOLE SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC EVENTS IN DRILLING OPERATIONS - A downhole tool with diagnostic capability by including one or more electrical circuits to the tool with firmware processors that internally record significant system diagnostic events that can be time correlated with known tool operational problems. The concept includes firmware protocol to enable transfer all of the recorded data to an external software analysis program after the tool is removed from a drilling run. | 12-12-2013 |
Robert Paul Delventura, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20150297000 | Refrigerated Display Case with Temperature Controlled Shelves - The present application provides a refrigerated display case. The refrigerated display case may include a refrigeration component, an air plenum in communication with the refrigeration component, a shelf in communication with the air plenum, a phase change material tank positioned about the shelf, and a phase change material positioned within the phase change material tank such that a substantially uniform temperature is maintain across the shelf. | 10-22-2015 |
Robert Paul Drap, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20130201051 | VEHICULAR OBSERVATION AND DETECTION APPARATUS - A vehicular observation and detection apparatus and system includes a radar sensor, a camera, and circuitry for packaging radar data and a video signal together, inside a housing. Additional processors determine information contained within the radar data and video signal and perform data processing operations on the information to conduct traffic management and control. | 08-08-2013 |
Robert Paul Ebeling, Zoetermeer NL
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20140347641 | DEVICE, LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR GUIDING RADIATION AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A device having a waveguide formed of a continuous body of material that is transparent to radiation that passes through the waveguide, wherein the body has an input surface and an output surface, and a cooler configured to cool the input surface and/or the output surface. An exposure apparatus having a programmable patterning device that comprises a plurality of radiation emitters, configured to provide a plurality of radiation beams; and a projection system, comprising a stationary part and a moving part, configured to project the plurality of radiation beams onto locations on a target that are selected based on a pattern, wherein at least one of the radiation emitters comprises a waveguide configured to output a radiation beam that comprises unpolarized and/or circularly polarized radiation. | 11-27-2014 |
Robert Paul Frankham, Tallebudgera AU
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20090058121 | COMPARTMENTALISED SKIRT FOR FLATBED TRUCKS AND UTILITY VEHICLES - A compartmentalised skirt for flatbed trucks and utility vehicles including in combination a skirt section for attaching to the flatbed or rear tray of a vehicle, the skirt section incorporating compartments in the skirt section which can be used for the storage of tools and equipment. | 03-05-2009 |
20120291502 | REMOTELY OPERABLE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT LOCK - A remotely operable lock for a vehicle compartment includes a rotary latch; | 11-22-2012 |
Robert Paul Hovinga, Gravenzande NL
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20090097924 | Crane Assisted Pipe Lay - The present invention relates to a method for laying a pipeline using a vessel ( | 04-16-2009 |
Robert Paul Klassen, Amsterdam NL
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20090306286 | COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A REACTIVE DILUENT OF POLYUNSATURATED ALCOHOL ESTER - Coating composition comprising an oxidatively drying binder and a reactive diluent. The diluent is an ester of a polyunsaturated alcohol, the ester being without chain-end double bonds. The alcohol can selected from the group comprising geraniol, nerol, citronellol, and farnesol. The ester can be a di-ester of a dicarboxylic acid, such as malonic acid or a polyester comprising at least one terminal malonate group. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert Paul Kocenko, Ormond Beach, FL US
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20140109417 | TAPE MEASURE MULTI-TOOL - A tape measure has multiple functions, including the ability to draw arcs or circles having a specific radius, the ability to draw a straight line a certain distance away from an edge, and the ability to score an item, such as sheet metal. The size of the arcs or circles or the distance from the edge to the straight line is only limited to the length of the tape measure. The tape measure continues to retain its primary function of measuring distances. The tape measure can further include an integrated chalk line. The multiple functions can be provided in a tape measure having the features incorporated at the time of manufacture, or the multiple functions can be added to an existing tape measure. | 04-24-2014 |
Robert Paul Lee, Cloverdale, CA US
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20090046324 | SEQUENCING AND REPRODUCING SETS OF TEXT AND GRAPHICS ACROSS A COLLECTION OF PRINTABLE AREAS - A method of sequencing and reproducing sets of text and graphics across a collection of printable areas and a computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method. The method providing the user the ability to select many variables for the printing of labels for tabs. The method and computer readable medium providing for the creation of divider insert tab labels for the tabs of a set of divider inserts thereby identifying the divided contents. The method and computer printable medium provide for printing of the divider insert tab labels in an order that they are assembled into a binder. | 02-19-2009 |
Robert Paul Loce, Webster, NY US
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20080266619 | Optical scanner with non-redundant overwriting - An optical scanning device is provided which comprises a laser array which emits laser beams including a number of beams (1, 2, . . . , n) writing a swath of rasters having a laser scanning section which, when an interlaced scanning period i, is set to a natural number between beams which are adjacent in a sub-scanning direction, scans the laser beams emitted from the laser array with the interlaced scanning period i. The laser scanning section can scan the laser beams such that the beam number n and the interlaced scanning period i are relatively prime natural numbers, and n>i. In a first scan, data for raster lines (1, 2, . . . , n) can be selectively associated with a respective first exposure. At a second scan, data for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . n) can be selectively associated with a respective second exposure and data for raster lines (n+1, n+2, . . . , n+i) can be selectively associated with a respective first exposure. The first respective exposure for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . , n) is not equal to the respective second exposure for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . , n). | 10-30-2008 |
20100085603 | STREAK COMPENSATION IN COMPRESSED IMAGE PATHS - In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a method for compensating tones on a compressed digital image data. The method comprises generating the compressed digital image from an input digital image data using a wavelet-based compression method; recovering a low resolution version of the input digital image data from the compressed digital image data by partially decompressing the compressed digital image; applying compensating tone reproduction curves (TRC) to the low resolution version of the input digital image data to generate a compensated low resolution image; re-compressing the image using the compensated low resolution image; and, subsequently decompressing all of the compensated pixel arrays to produce decompressed compensated image data. | 04-08-2010 |
20100092096 | STREAK COMPENSATION IN COMPRESSED IMAGE PATHS - In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a method for performing streak compensation on compressed digital image data. The method comprises generating the compressed digital image data using a compression method employing a discrete cosine transform (DCT) and recovering a zero frequency component (DC coefficient) of the discrete cosine transform (DCT) for each of a plurality of compressed unit blocks of image data wherein each unit block includes N pixel columns. The method further comprises applying spatially varying compensating tone reproduction curves (TRC) to the DC coefficients of each of the plurality of unit blocks on a block-column basis wherein each block-column receives compensation from a given TRC, re-compressing the compensated image data, and subsequently decompressing all of the compensated units to produce decompressed compensated image data. | 04-15-2010 |
20110032575 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF IMAGE DEFOCUS AND DEFOCUS RESTORATION - A method for determining local defocus distance in a scanned image of a non-planar original object is provided comprising scanning at least a portion of the non-planar original object to produce first scanned image data at a first focal plane and scanning same the at least a portion of the non-planar original object to produce at least second scanned image data at a second focal plane. The first scanned image data is different from the second scanned image data wherein a distance between the first focal plane and the second focal plane is a predetermined quantity. The method further comprises estimating an out-of-focus distance of the object from the first and the second scanned image data. | 02-10-2011 |
20110109947 | OPTICAL SCANNER WITH NON-REDUNDANT OVERWRITING - An optical scanning device is provided which comprises a laser array which emits laser beams including a number of beams (1, 2, . . . , n) writing a swath of rasters having a laser scanning section which, when an interlaced scanning period i, is set to a natural number between beams which are adjacent in a sub-scanning direction, scans the laser beams emitted from the laser array with the interlaced scanning period i. The laser scanning section can scan the laser beams such that the beam number n and the interlaced scanning period i are relatively prime natural numbers, and n>i. In a first scan, data for raster lines (1, 2, . . . , n) can be selectively associated with a respective first exposure. At a second scan, data for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . , n) can be selectively associated with a respective second exposure and data for raster lines (n+1, n+2, . . . , n+i) can be selectively associated with a respective first exposure. The first respective exposure for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . , n) is not equal to the respective second exposure for raster lines (i+1, i+2, . . . , n). | 05-12-2011 |
20110292450 | HALFTONE TILING AND HALFTONING FOR ANNULAR RASTERS - An aspect of the present disclosure provides a halftoning method for annular rasters comprising: using annular rasters with uniformly spaced raster lines and uniformly spaced pixels within the raster lines; angularly tiling wedge shaped halftone cells around at least a partial circumferential print medium wherein an integer number of wedge tiles fills a disc space; wherein the annular rasters are considered in arcs and wherein pixel thresholds in the wedge shaped halftone cells are considered in arcs so as to conform to the annular rasters upon tiling the wedge shaped halftone cells; and, setting the number of pixel thresholds in each arc raster of the cell to an integer value near a desired writing resolution to enable seamless tiling wherein the number of thresholds increase as a function of a wedge cell radius. | 12-01-2011 |
20120274955 | Data architecture for mixed resolution interleaved cross-channel data flow and format - The present application provides a mixed resolution, interleaving-based, cross-channel data flow and data format for a printer image path. The architecture provides pixel data for a colorant of a given writing channel at its nominal (full) resolution, while pixel data for other colorants is provided at lowered resolution. Pixel data for a primary channel at its full resolution is interleaved with data for other secondary channels at lower resolution. Known sub-sampling or compression techniques can be used to lower the resolution of the secondary channels. The data at the different resolutions is generated by the digital front end (DFE), which distributes the data for each writing channel at the time it is needed. Preferably, the low resolution data is sent first to the writer, followed by high resolution data, so that data buffering is minimized. | 11-01-2012 |
20130010336 | VERSATILE MOIRE-FREE HALFTONE GEOMETRY THAT USES FREQUENCY VECTOR SHEARING - As set forth herein, computer-implemented methods and systems facilitate the generation of halftone screens for moiré-free color halftoning. A first fundamental frequency vector and a second fundamental frequency vector of a halftone cell are sheared using a selected shearing value. The shearing value is selected as an offset in a fast scanning or slow scanning direction. The selected shearing value satisfies various moiré-free conditions associated with the identified frequency vectors and is capable of being selected for multiple halftone screens. The halftone screens generated using the sheared frequency vectors are used for moiré-free halftoning. | 01-10-2013 |
20140267881 | SINGLE-PIXEL CAMERA ARCHITECTURE WITH SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-BAND ACQUISITION - A system is provided comprising: a light field emanating from a scene and a positive imaging lens focusing light from the light field onto a DMD array. A first collector lens directs the spatially modulated light to a first photodetector having a spectral sensitivity to a first spectral band. The first photodetector senses the directed light from the first pixel-wise multiplication and produces a signal representing a first inner product between the light incident on the DMD and the first basis function for the first spectral band. A second collector lens directs the spatially modulated light to a second photodetector having a spectral sensitivity to a second spectral band. The second photodetector senses the directed light from the first pixel-wise multiplication and produces a signal representing a first inner product between the light incident on the DMD and the first basis function for the second spectral band. | 09-18-2014 |
20150035975 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GOODS RECEIVED GESTURE RECOGNITION - Disclosed are methods and systems to automatically detect and optionally classify when a recipient receives goods in surveillance video. According to one exemplary embodiment, a computer implemented method determines a customer has received goods which are associated with a retail environment. | 02-05-2015 |
20150222859 | VEHICLE DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING IRRELEVANT WINDOW ELIMINATION AND/OR WINDOW SCORE DEGRADATION - This disclosure provides vehicle detection methods and systems including irrelevant search window elimination and/or window score degradation. According to one exemplary embodiment, provided is a method of detecting one or more parked vehicles in a video frame, wherein candidate search windows are limited to one or more predefined window shapes. According to another exemplary embodiment, the method includes degrading a classification score of a candidate search window based on aspect ratio, window overlap area and/or a global maximal classification. | 08-06-2015 |
20150310312 | BUSYNESS DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - This disclosure provides a video-based method and system for busyness detection and notification. Specifically, according to an exemplary embodiment, multiple overhead image capturing devices are used to acquire video including multiple non-overlapping ROIs (regions of interest) and the video is processed to count the number of people included within the ROIs. A busyness metric is calculated based on the number of people counted and notification of the busyness metric or changes in the busyness metric is communicated to appropriate personnel, e.g., a manager of a retail store. | 10-29-2015 |
Robert Paul Luoma, Ii, Colleyville, TX US
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20100111765 | REAGENT AND SAMPLE HANDLING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TESTING SYSTEM - A handling device for samples and reagents to be used in testing in a system. Carriers of samples and reagents are loaded on a platform which detects the presence of, and proper loading of, such carriers. The carriers are moved from the platform by a transporter to a bar code reader for identification. A reagent container is rotated during reading to facilitate identification. The transporter further moves identified reagent carriers to a carousel on which the carriers automatically secured for storage awaiting use in testing. The carousel rotates, and selected reagent containers rotate on the rotating carousel, during storage. | 05-06-2010 |
20140269158 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO AGITATE A LIQUID - Method and apparatus to agitate a liquid are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall substantially parallel to the first sidewall. The example apparatus also includes a top wall coupled to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The example apparatus further includes a bottom wall opposite the top wall and coupled to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The bottom wall has a first side to define a cavity to hold a liquid. The example apparatus also includes a protrusion extending from the first side of the bottom wall toward the top wall. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271411 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MITIGATE BUBBLE FORMATION IN A LIQUID - Methods and apparatus to mitigate bubble formation in a liquid are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a bottom wall, a first baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall, and a second baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall. The first baffle is spaced apart from the second baffle, and the first baffle and the second baffle are positioned radially relative to an axis of rotation of the apparatus. | 09-18-2014 |
20150268259 | REAGENT AND SAMPLE HANDLING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TESTING SYSTEM - A handling device for samples and reagents to be used in testing in a system. Carriers of samples and reagents are loaded on a platform which detects the presence of, and proper loading of, such carriers. The carriers are moved from the platform by a transporter to a bar code reader for identification. A reagent container is rotated during reading to facilitate identification. The transporter further moves identified reagent carriers to a carousel on which the carriers automatically secured for storage awaiting use in testing. The carousel rotates, and selected reagent containers rotate on the rotating carousel, during storage. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Paul Mansz, Rothesay CA
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20110214171 | Multi-Mode Credential Authentication - A method for authenticating an identity involves a computing device receiving a first credential over a first communications channel, and determining a second communications channel from a comparison between the first received credential and a first reference credential provisionally associated with the first credential. The computing device opens the second communications channel and receives second credential over the second communications channel, and the identity is authenticated based on a verification of the second credential. The computing device authenticates the identity by generating a first identity proof score from a correlation between the first received credential and the first reference credential, generating a second identity proof score from a correlation between the second received credential and a second reference credential, and generating an ultimate identity proof score from the first identity proof score and the second identity proof score. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert Paul Meier, Conklin, MI US
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20140034270 | Systems and Methods for Dissipating Heat in an Enclosure - An enclosure is presented. The enclosure includes an outer casing having one or more walls. Further, the enclosure includes a synthetic jet assembly configured to dissipate heat from the one or more walls, where the synthetic jet assembly includes a bracket operatively coupled to the one or more walls of the outer casing and two or more synthetic jets operatively coupled to the bracket, where the two or more synthetic jets are arranged in a multi-dimensional array. | 02-06-2014 |
20150077934 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT IN AN ENCLOSURE - An enclosure is presented. The enclosure includes an outer casing having one or more walls. Further, the enclosure includes a synthetic jet assembly configured to dissipate heat from the one or more walls, where the synthetic jet assembly includes a bracket operatively coupled to the one or more walls of the outer casing and two or more synthetic jets operatively coupled to the bracket, where the two or more synthetic jets are arranged in a multi-dimensional array. | 03-19-2015 |
Robert Paul Miller, Schaumburg, IL US
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20150015152 | LIGHTING DRIVER AND HOUSING HAVING INTERNAL ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING LAYER CONFIGURED FOR DIRECT CONNECTION TO CIRCUIT GROUND - An apparatus ( | 01-15-2015 |
Robert Paul Robideau, Webster, NY US
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20090073496 | ERROR DIFFUSION METHOD AND HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for performing threshold stamping are disclosed. First and second threshold values corresponding to first and second pixels may be retrieved from a threshold memory. A plurality of upscaled threshold values may optionally be computed based on the first threshold value and the second threshold value. An (upscaled) threshold value may be updated at each of one or more first register blocks. A binary pixel value may be computed based at least in part on the first updated threshold value. The first updated threshold value may be updated at each of one or more second register blocks. A downscaled threshold value may optionally be computed based on a plurality of second updated threshold values. The downscaled threshold value or second updated threshold value may be damped in a damping circuit, and the damped threshold value may be stored in the threshold memory. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert Paul Schneider, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20130194416 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ARCHIVING VIDEO TO FILM - A method and system are disclosed for archiving video content to film and recovering the video from the film archive. Video data corresponding to the content and a characterization pattern associated with the data are provided as encoded data, which is recorded onto a film for producing a film archive. The characterization pattern contains spatial, temporal and colorimetric information relating to the video data, and provides a basis for recovering the video content from the film archive. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert Paul Schoppman, Brandon, FL US
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20100024741 | Buddy leash system - A leash allowing a user to design and customize, meeting the needs of the animals and its user. Within the leash are areas that can be connected and disconnected from by means of quick connect/disconnect fasteners. Allowing options to be added for continuous use or can be removed when not in use leaving the leash at all times functional. | 02-04-2010 |
Robert Paul Stachow, Carson City, NV US
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20130214970 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING WIRELESS MESH NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - A wireless mesh network includes a first network node including a first antenna positioned in a first orientation, a first processor, and a first orientation sensor. The first processor is programmed to determine the first orientation using the first orientation sensor and to transmit, using the first antenna, the first orientation to a computing device. The network also includes a second network node including a second antenna positioned in a second orientation, a second processor, and a second orientation sensor. The second processor is programmed to determine the second orientation using the second orientation sensor and to transmit, using the second antenna, the second orientation to the computing device for use in comparing the first orientation with the second orientation. | 08-22-2013 |
20140016665 | ENERGY HARVESTING SURVEY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DETECTING THERMAL ENERGY - An energy harvesting survey apparatus includes a main body having a first end positioned proximate to a machine configured to produce thermal energy and a second end positioned a predefined distance from the first end. At least one first sensor is coupled to the first end and is configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the machine. At least one second sensor is coupled to the second end and is configured to detect a temperature of ambient air substantially surrounding the machine. A circuit is coupled to the first and second sensors, and is configured to generate at least one output representative of an expected power output of a thermoelectric generator coupled to the machine based at least in part on the detected machine surface temperature and the detected ambient air temperature. A display device is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018942 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS TO DISPLAY ENERGY OUTPUT - A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a circuit coupled to at least one energy harvester, wherein the circuit is configured to receive at least one signal that is representative of a detected energy output from the energy harvester. The circuit is also configured to generate at least one output representative of a quantification of the detected energy output. A display interface is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output generated by the circuit. | 01-16-2014 |
20140098803 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS MESH NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - A portable apparatus for use in a wireless mesh network includes a radio configured to transmit and receive signals to one or more network nodes coupled to a machine. The portable apparatus also includes a communication interface coupled to the radio, the communication interface being configured to be coupled to a computing device comprising a processor coupled to an input interface. | 04-10-2014 |
20150123671 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING LEAKAGE CURRENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - A system includes a plurality of sensors configured to detect an electrical voltage and an electrical leakage current associated with an operation of an industrial machine, and a controller including a processor and a selection device. The selection device is configured to receive from the plurality of sensors a first input corresponding to the electrical voltage, and a second input corresponding to the electrical leakage current. The first input is paired with the second input to generate a paired input. The selection device is configured to transmit an output to the processor based at least in part on the paired input. The output includes an indication of the electrical leakage current or a dissipation factor associated with the industrial machine. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert Paul Stachow, Jr., Carson City, NV US
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20110067232 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY OF CIRCUIT BOARDS - A circuit board assembly fixture is used in assembling a circuit board assembly. The fixture includes supporting surfaces each including a first side and an opposite second side, wherein each first side receives at least one of the fixed circuits to be coupled together using at least one flexible circuit. The fixture also includes at least one hinge to couple the supporting surfaces together, wherein the hinge enables the supporting surfaces to be folded into a desired alignment relative to each other and provides structural support for the assembly. Moreover, the fixture includes at least one fastening mechanism extending from the surface first side to retain the fixed circuits in position relative to the supporting surfaces. Further, the fixture includes at least one retainer coupled to at least one of the supporting surfaces to retain an alignment of each of the supporting surfaces relative to each other. | 03-24-2011 |
20110232084 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY - A circuit board assembly fixture is used in assembling a circuit board assembly. The fixture includes supporting surfaces each including a first side and an opposite second side, wherein each first side receives at least one of the fixed circuits to be coupled together using at least one flexible circuit. The fixture also includes at least one hinge to couple the supporting surfaces together, wherein the hinge enables the supporting surfaces to be folded into a desired alignment relative to each other and provides structural support for the assembly. Moreover, the fixture includes at least one fastening mechanism extending from the surface first side to retain the fixed circuits in position relative to the supporting surfaces. Further, the fixture includes at least one retainer coupled to at least one of the supporting surfaces to retain an alignment of each of the supporting surfaces relative to each other. | 09-29-2011 |
20120065905 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING NARROW BAND FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF A VIBRATING MACHINE - The present subject matter provides a device for providing indications of vibration energy available from a source of vibration in one or more frequency bands. In one embodiment, the device is constructed to detect and display available vibration energy in a single frequency band using a bandpass filter and associated display. The frequency band is chosen to match an operational frequency band for a vibrational energy harvesting device. In other embodiments, the device may be constructed to display available energy in plural frequency bands either selectively by individual frequency band or by plural frequency bands simultaneously to assist in determining mounting locations for plural energy harvesting devices operating in different frequency bands. | 03-15-2012 |
20130137378 | METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN NODE DEVICES OF A CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM - This disclosure describes examples of condition monitoring systems with node devices that can adjust the power level of a radio. Embodiments of the node device can dynamically vary the power level for the radio in response to communication with other node devices. In one example, the node devices measure the strength of a signal received from the other node devices. The node devices can, in response to this value, vary the power level of the radio to optimize power consumption and extend the battery life for the node device. | 05-30-2013 |
Robert Paul Taylor US
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20150267509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE DURING HYDROCARBON OPERATIONS - A system and method for obstacle avoidance during hydrocarbon operations utilizing a non-vertical conduit between a vessel and associated subsea equipment. The system comprises a vessel and a conduit connected to the vessel with a first rotatable apparatus which is constructed and arranged to permit the vessel to rotate with respect to the conduit. The system also comprises a second rotatable apparatus connecting the conduit to subsea equipment secured to the seafloor. The second rotatable apparatus is constructed and arranged to permit the conduit to rotate with respect to the subsea equipment. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Paul Taylor, St. John'S CA
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20150267509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE DURING HYDROCARBON OPERATIONS - A system and method for obstacle avoidance during hydrocarbon operations utilizing a non-vertical conduit between a vessel and associated subsea equipment. The system comprises a vessel and a conduit connected to the vessel with a first rotatable apparatus which is constructed and arranged to permit the vessel to rotate with respect to the conduit. The system also comprises a second rotatable apparatus connecting the conduit to subsea equipment secured to the seafloor. The second rotatable apparatus is constructed and arranged to permit the conduit to rotate with respect to the subsea equipment. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Paul Tooze, St. Andrews Fife GB
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20080221345 | Use of a Phosphorus Containing Ligand and a Cyclic Organic Ligand in a Transition Metal Compound - According to the present invention there is provided a compound in the form of a transition metal compound including a transition metal, a phosphorus containing ligand, and a cyclic organic ligand. The phosphorus containing ligand is a heterocyclic organic compound with a ligating phosphorus atom which ligates with the transition metal, and which ligating phosphorus atom is an atom in the heterocyclic ring structure of the heterocyclic organic compound. The cyclic organic ligand is a cyclic organic compound with a ligating carbon atom in the cyclic ring structure of the cyclic organic compound which ligates with the transition metal by means of a double bound. The invention also relates to a method preparing such a compound and a metathesis reaction wherein such a compound is used as a catalyst. | 09-11-2008 |
Robert Paul Trenconsky, Elizabeth, CO US
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20100111617 | AIR VALVE PNEUMATIC TUBE CARRIER SYSTEM - A valve device and method are provided that are operative to selectively divert the flow of air within a pneumatic carrier within a pneumatic carrier system. Generally, the device includes a pneumatic tube that is sized to permit the passage of pneumatic carriers. The pneumatic tube includes at least aperture in a sidewall of the pneumatic tube, an outer sleeve, and an actuator. The actuator acts on the outer sleeve to block and open the aperture to fluid flow in order to divert air in the pneumatic system. In one embodiment, the valve is disposed in a pneumatic system in conjunction with a pneumatic carrier handling device. | 05-06-2010 |
20100221074 | VARIABLE DIAMETER PNEUMATIC TUBE BRAKE - A braking device and method is provided that is operative to selectively slow and/or stop a pneumatic carrier within a pneumatic carrier system. Generally, the device includes a pneumatic tube that is sized to permit the passage of pneumatic carriers. The pneumatic tube includes at least one braking element that may be disposed into the bore of the pneumatic tube to at least partially impede the passage of a pneumatic carrier through the bore. In one embodiment, the braking element is formed as a variable diameter section of the pneumatic tube that may be selectively constricted to change the diameter of the bore of the pneumatic tube. Such constriction may slow and/or stop the passage of a pneumatic carrier through the bore of the pneumatic tube. | 09-02-2010 |
Robert Paul Turnpenny, Clarksburg CA
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20130219098 | Mobile Device Docking Station - A docking station adapted to receive and communicate with one or more mobile device. An interchangeable docking module can be removably engaged on the docking station. The docking module is adapted to receive a mobile device. Once the mobile device is received (“docked”) in the docking module, the docking station may be operable to deliver an electric current to charge the mobile device. A communication link between the docking station and the mobile device may also be established. A user may configure various functions of the mobile device using the docking station. | 08-22-2013 |
Robert Paul Velthuizen, Trumbull, CT US
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20100069277 | Shaped toilet bars - Intricately shaped toilet bars with specific compositions and plasticity properties can be advantageously manufactured via three dimensional cutting. Such cut bars are characterized by specific surface profiles and topographic features. Intricately shaped toilet bars with a wide range of formulations for enhanced skin treatment can be thus economically and reliably manufactured. | 03-18-2010 |
20100145886 | Evaluation and Selection Process for Consumer Products - A product evaluation and selection process for consumer products is described. The process includes demonstrating the effectiveness of consumer product on consumer skin by comparing actual images of skin treated with product to images of skin that were artificially transformed. The process also includes the assignment of a symbol associated with a difference in product performance where the symbol may be used to aid consumers in selecting product. | 06-10-2010 |
20130287826 | COMPOSITE PARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS WITH COMPOSITE PARTICLES - Composite particles and compositions with the composite particles are described. The particles have a polymeric base with or without voids and subparticles whereby the subparticles have indexes of refraction above and below the index of refraction of the polymeric base. When typically applied, the compositions impart excellent soft focus results on the skin of consumers. | 10-31-2013 |
Robert Paul Widerski, Saint Paul, MN US
Robert Paul Williams, Westlake Village, CA US
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20160038071 | EXERCISE APPARATUS SIMULATING MILD TO HIGH ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENTS - A consumer based novel personal exercise apparatus that allows simultaneous simulation of mild to high altitude environments with algorithmically driven novel additional environmental stressors that may be pre-programmed or personally developed via physiological feedback during training. Additional stressors include the ability to transiently alter chamber pressure at variable frequencies and amplitudes with a range of changes with the option of random pressure oscillations designed to personalize training programs. Additional stressors include small variations in inspired CO2 levels and temperature allowing individuals to stimulate breathing and temperature conditions in preparation for desired environmental conditions. | 02-11-2016 |
Robert Paul Wyszynski, Akron, OH US
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20120067487 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.18 mm to 0.30 mm. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067488 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.18 mm to 0.22 mm. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067489 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.21 mm to 0.60 mm. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067490 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.08 mm to 0.21 mm. | 03-22-2012 |