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Brian K. Anderson, San Antonio, TX US
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20130210405 | Autonomous Location Of Objects In A Mobile Reference Frame - An apparatus and method for estimating a location of an object within a mobile reference frame. Sensor data is received from an accelerometer associated with an object followed by determining from the sensor data that the mobile reference frame is executing one of a set of pre-determined maneuvers. In response to such determination: (1) the sensor data is applied to a mathematical model associated with the executed maneuver, the model trained with previously obtained data from one or more reference accelerometers positioned at known locations within the mobile reference frame and estimating the location of the object by applying the sensor data to the mathematical model; and/or (2) incorporating reference accelerometers in the mobile reference frame and comparing the sensor data with the reference accelerometers and estimating the location of the object. | 08-15-2013 |
Brian K. Bereisman, Warsaw, IN US
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20120041486 | Method and Apparatus for Fracture Fixation - A method for supporting a first bone portion relative to a second bone portion can include: (a) aligning the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion, (b) forming a bore extending through the first bone portion and the second bone portion through a void defined by opposing surfaces of the first and second bone portions after the aligning of the first bone portion with the second bone portion, (c) disposing a pin in the bore to span the void, wherein the pin includes a coupler, (d) drawing a self-locking, adjustable suture construct coupled to the coupler through the bore by withdrawing the pin from the bore, and (e) compressing the first bone portion and the second bone portion between a first anchor and a second anchor coupled to the suture construct by tensioning the suture construct. | 02-16-2012 |
Brian K. Bosk, Escanaba, MI US
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20090038904 | Wedge clutch assembly - A wedge clutch assembly for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. The wedge clutch assembly has a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional thrust bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. | 02-12-2009 |
20110214960 | WEDGE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - The wedge clutch assembly is a clutch assembly for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. In at least one embodiment the wedge clutch assembly has a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional thrust bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. A further embodiment is particularly adapted for installation in the hub of a watercraft propeller. This watercraft propeller clutch embodiment deletes the clutch cup and includes opposite end caps to seal the assembly. | 09-08-2011 |
Brian K. Browe, Harrison Twp., MI US
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20120013258 | OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device has a tube including a tube wall defining a viewing bore. A light source is in communication with the viewing bore for illuminating an aim point visible in the viewing bore. A control system includes a circuit board supported by the tube exterior of the viewing bore. The control system is in communication with the light source for controlling brightness of the illuminated aim point. The control system includes a light sensor mounted to the circuit board and extending from the circuit board through the tube wall into the viewing bore for sensing light in the viewing bore. | 01-19-2012 |
Brian K. Burnor, Fairfax, VT US
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20080202421 | MASK AND SUBSTRATE ALIGNMENT FOR SOLDER BUMP PROCESS - A system for of aligning a mask to a substrate comprising: a fixture for holding the mask and the substrate in fixed positions relative to each other; means for holding the substrate, the means for holding the substrate protruding through openings in a table and the fixture, the means for holding fixedly mounted on a stage, the stage moveable in first and second directions and rotatable about an axis relative to the table; means for affixing the fixture containing the mask and the substrate to the table; means for controlling the means for temporarily affixing so as to generate a uniform force around a perimeter of the fixture to effectuate the temporarily affixing; means for aligning the mask to the substrate, the means for aligning controlling movement of the stage in the first and second directions and rotation about the axis; and means for fastening the fixture together. | 08-28-2008 |
Brian K. Butka, Palm Coast, FL US
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20130050024 | BISTATIC RADAR SYSTEM USING SATELLITE-BASED TRANSMITTERS WITH IONOSPHERIC COMPENSATION - A system for the passive location of non-cooperating vehicles using satellite-based transmitters with ionospheric compensation. The system is a light-weight, low-cost, portable, and field-deployable station to supplement deficiencies in the National Airspace System (NAS) and homeland security surveillance networks. The system accommodates observation modes having long “integration” times that potentially are greater than one second. The system utilizes satellite-based transmitters as illuminators. The passive system measures two radio waves (e.g., a direct path and an illumination plus reflection path), and applies time-difference techniques that can compensate for the ionosphere since the ionospheric delay is applied to both signals. This also has the advantage of compensating for other uncertainties such as exist in the position of the satellite. | 02-28-2013 |
Brian K. Cinquini, Sacramento, CA US
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20100140182 | Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid - A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber. | 06-10-2010 |
20120122649 | Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid - A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber. | 05-17-2012 |
20120128552 | Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid - A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber. | 05-24-2012 |
20120193274 | Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid - A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber. | 08-02-2012 |
20130327688 | Apparatus and Method for Separating and Isolating Components of a Biological Fluid - A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for dosing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber. | 12-12-2013 |
Brian K. Drakeley, Humble, TX US
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20120092960 | MONITORING USING DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING (DAS) TECHNOLOGY - Methods and systems are provided for performing acoustic sensing by utilizing distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) along a length of a conduit, such that the sensing is performed with the functional equivalent of tens, hundreds, or thousands of sensors. Utilizing DAS in this manner may cut down the time in performing acoustic sensing, which, therefore, may make acoustic sensing more practical and cost effective and may enable applications that were previously cost prohibitive with discrete acoustic sensors. | 04-19-2012 |
Brian K. Einsweiler, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100057393 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CONFIGURATION OF SAS AND SATA CABLES - Apparatus, systems, and methods for testing SAS cables by applying a signal to one end of a SAS cable, receiving the signal from another end of the SAS cable, and generating an output of information relating to the testing. The testing apparatus may test one or more configuration characteristic of the SAS cable, including, for example a crossover status, a polarity status of transmit (“TX”) wires, and a polarity status of receive (“RX”) wires. | 03-04-2010 |
20100169899 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING COMMUNICATION THROUGHPUT OF STORAGE LINKS - Methods and systems for improving communication throughput of a link between SAS/SATA devices. The link, initially established at a first signal rate, is one of a SATA link and a SAS link. A SAS/SATA device increments one of the at least one counter based on an error sensed on the link. Based on the at least one counter, the SAS/SATA device determines whether to maintain the first signal rate. The link is re-established at a second signal rate based on the determination such that the second signal rate is lower than the first signal rate. | 07-01-2010 |
20110103439 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for improved high-speed communication by exchanging low-speed information regarding the high-speed exchanges over the same communication medium. In one exemplary embodiment, a communication device includes a high-speed transceiver adapted to exchange high-speed data with another device via a communication medium using high-frequency signals. The device also includes a low-speed component adapted to exchange low-speed information over the same communication medium as low-frequency signals. The low-frequency signals may be applied as common mode signals to a differential communication path so as to not interfere with the high-speed data exchanges. In another embodiment, a high-pass filter may be included in the device to remove the low-frequency signals before the high-speed data is applied to the high-speed transceiver. Responsive to receipt of the low-speed information, a device may adjust parameters of the transceiver to improve the high-speed data exchanges. | 05-05-2011 |
20130262398 | SCATTER GATHER LIST FOR DATA INTEGRITY - A system and method for improving message passing between a computer and peripheral devices is disclosed. The system and method for improving message passing between a computer and peripheral devices incorporate data checking on the command/message data and each scatter gather list element. The method in accordance with the present disclosure enables a peripheral device to check the integrity of the message and ownership of the scatter gather list element before the data is processed. | 10-03-2013 |
Brian K. Farison, Milford, OH US
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20090270686 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING VISIBILITY DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Methods and devices are provided for maintaining visibility during surgical procedures. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a surgical instrument to maintain visibility during a surgical procedure using a protective element coupled to the surgical instrument. The protective element can protect a viewing element on the surgical instrument while the surgical instrument is being passed through an introducer device into or out of a body cavity (e.g., during insertion and/or withdrawal). The protective element can also optionally protect the surgical instrument's viewing element while at least a portion of the surgical instrument is disposed in a body cavity. | 10-29-2009 |
Brian K. Fella, Centergrove, IN US
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20090289424 | Ball Joint Dust Seal With Lubricating Flutes - A ball joint seal is provided including an annular seal body including a first axial end and a second axial end. The first axial end acts as a dynamic seal end and includes at least one axially extending seal lip and at least one radially inwardly extending seal lip. The axially extending seal lip and the radially inwardly extending seal lip includes a channel extending therethrough that allows grease to migrate from the ball joint to the axial sealing surface of the dynamic seal. The grease that is allowed to migrate from the ball joint to the sealing surfaces of the dynamic seal help to lubricate these surfaces to improve the service life of the seal and, ultimately, the ball joint assembly. | 11-26-2009 |
20130307228 | Low Load Seal With Outer Diameter Flap - A seal for insertion in a bore in an outer member and engaging an inner member received in the bore. The seal includes an annular insert having an elastomeric body over-molded on the annular insert and an inner seal extending radially inward from the annular insert. The inner seal including an inboard sealing surface and the elastomeric body over-molded on the annular insert defining an outer portion including an outboard sealing surface including an annular flap on an exterior side of the annular insert that, in an installed position, is adapted to be compressed between the outer annular insert and the outer member. | 11-21-2013 |
Brian K. Fendley, Pilot Mountain, NC US
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20100200474 | Hindered-settling fluid classifier - A hindered-settling fluid classifier is adapted for processing material aggregate in a liquid medium. The fluid classifier includes a classifier tank defined by walls designed for holding the liquid medium, and comprising a sink fraction chamber and a float fraction chamber, and a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. An elongated rising current column is vertically mounted within the sink fraction chamber, and adapted for extending below a surface of the liquid medium held therein. The rising current column has open upper and lower ends, and defines an aggregate entry between its upper and lower ends for receiving material aggregate into the classifier tank. A float fraction reservoir is located above the sink fraction chamber, and communicates with the open upper end of the rising current column. An overflow passage communicates with the float fraction reservoir, and is adapted for directing the liquid medium outwardly from the reservoir and into the float fraction chamber. A first conveyor removes an aggregate float fraction entrained in the liquid medium and collecting inside the float fraction chamber, while a second conveyor removes an aggregate sink fraction collecting inside the sink fraction chamber. | 08-12-2010 |
Brian K. Flandermeyer, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20120082832 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A composite article includes a substrate and a multilayer coating on the substrate. The multilayer coating includes an inner layer near the substrate, and outermost layer on the inner layer, and an intermediate layer between the inner layer and the outermost layer. The inner layer and outermost layer are boron-containing materials, and the intermediate layer is a silicon-containing ceramic material. | 04-05-2012 |
20120251805 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A composite article includes a substrate and a multilayer coating on the substrate. The multilayer coating includes an inner layer near the substrate, and outermost layer on the inner layer, and an intermediate layer between the inner layer and the outermost layer. The inner layer and outermost layer are boron-containing materials, and the intermediate layer is a silicon-containing ceramic material. | 10-04-2012 |
20120308834 | ARTICLE HAVING VITREOUS MONOCOATING - An article includes a ceramic matrix composite substrate with a heat-exposure surface and a monocoating disposed directly on the heat-exposure surface. The monocoating includes vitreous glass to seal the ceramic matrix composite from the surrounding environment. | 12-06-2012 |
Brian K. Friemann, Woodbury, MN US
Brian K. Gutcher, Loveland, CO US
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20080247493 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING 1T STATE METRIC DIFFERENCES IN AN nT IMPLEMENTATION OF A VITERBI DECODER - Methods, apparatus, and systems for generating bit-wise reliability information using a soft output Viterbi algorithm (“SOVA”) in an nT Viterbi decoder implementation devoid of 1T metric information. At each nT clock pulse 1T equivalent metric values are determined from the current nT metric information. 1T equivalent metric information is determined as values that sum to the corresponding nT metric information. Subtraction is then used to determine state metric difference information from the 1T equivalent metric values. The state metric difference information may then be used to estimate log likelihood ratio information for use in the SOVA algorithm to determine bit-wise reliability information. | 10-09-2008 |
20090168926 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING 1T PATH EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION IN AN nT IMPLEMENTATION OF A VITERBI DECODER - Methods, apparatus, and systems for generating bit-wise path equivalency information corresponding to 1T decision nodes in a soft output Viterbi algorithm (“SOVA”) decoder operating with an nT clock signal. An add, compare, select circuit (ACS) of the SOVA generates decision data for decision nodes 1T through nT responsive to each nT clock signal pulse. The decision data is applied to corresponding 1T through nT path equivalency detector circuits to generate 1T through nT path equivalency information for generation of soft output signals corresponding to the 1T through nT decision data. | 07-02-2009 |
20100150280 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR UPDATING LOGLIKELIHOOD RATIO INFORMATION IN AN nT IMPLEMENTATION OF A VITERBI DECODER - Methods and circuits comprising a reliability measurement unit (RMU) for generating log-likelihood ratio (LLR) values corresponding to 1T for use in a soft output Viterbi algorithm (“SOVA”) decoder. The RMU operates with an nT clock signal. 1T signals generated by an add, compare, select circuit (ACS) of the SOVA generates 1T decision data and a path equivalency detector generates 1T path equivalency information for 1T SOVA decoding and applies the 1T data to the RMU operating with an nT clock frequency (1/n'th that of the 1T clock signal). The nT RMU receives a plurality of 1T inputs on each nT clock signal pulse and generates 1T LLR information for use by the SOVA decoder. Other components of the SOVA may also operate using the nT clock signal pulse or may operate using a 1T clock signal. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian K. Hargrave, Jr., Mequon, WI US
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20130261885 | OVERHEAD VIEW SYSTEM FOR A SHOVEL - Systems and methods for providing an overview-head view of an industrial machine, such as a shovel. One system includes at least one processor configured to receive data from at least one sensor installed on the shovel relating to the area around the shovel, identify a plurality of planes based on the data, determine if the plurality of planes are positioned in a predetermined configuration associated with a haul truck, and if the plurality of planes are positioned in the predetermined configuration, superimpose the plurality of planes on an overhead-view image of the shovel and the area. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261903 | COLLISION DETECTION AND MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SHOVEL - Systems and methods for detecting collisions. One system includes a processor configured to receive data from at least one sensor installed on a shovel, identify a plurality of planes based on the data, determine if the plurality of planes are positioned in a predetermined configuration associated with a haul truck to identify whether the plurality of planes represent a haul truck. The processor is further configured to receive a current position and a current direction of movement of a dipper of the shovel, and determine if a collision is possible between the dipper and the identified haul truck based on the plurality of planes, the current position, and the current direction of movement and without receiving any information from the haul truck. If a collision is possible, the processor is configured to alert an operator of the shovel and, optionally, augment movement of the dipper. | 10-03-2013 |
20140218601 | ENCLOSURE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - An enclosure for an optical device generally includes a housing defining an opening, a transparent element coupled to the opening, a cover coupled to the housing for movement relative thereto between an opened position and a closed position, an actuator operable to move the cover relative to the transparent element between the opened position and the closed position, and a power supply electrically coupled to the actuator. The actuator maintains the opened position when it receives power from the power supply, and returns the cover to the closed position in response to a loss of power. | 08-07-2014 |
20140316665 | COLLISION DETECTION AND MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SHOVEL - Systems and methods for detecting collisions. One system includes a processor configured to receive data from at least one sensor installed on a shovel, identify a plurality of planes based on the data, determine if the plurality of planes are positioned in a predetermined configuration associated with a haul truck to identify whether the plurality of planes represent a haul truck. The processor is further configured to receive a current position and a current direction of movement of a dipper of the shovel, and determine if a collision is possible between the dipper and the identified haul truck based on the plurality of planes, the current position, and the current direction of movement and without receiving any information from the haul truck. If a collision is possible, the processor is configured to alert an operator of the shovel and, optionally, augment movement of the dipper. | 10-23-2014 |
Brian K. Holmbeck, Janesville, WI US
Brian K. Jadus, Willston, VT US
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20130036247 | I2C ISOLATED, BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH ISOLATED DOMAIN CURRENT SOURCE PULL-UPS - This disclosure describes a circuit implementation providing the functions necessary to implement an isolated I | 02-07-2013 |
Brian K. Jambois, Little Elm, TX US
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20130313136 | Box with Hand Holes and Spacer Panel to Facilitate Lifting and Carrying the Box - A carton has hand holes in opposite walls and a spacer panel inserted between stacked articles in the carton. The spacer panel has cut outs in its opposite ends positioned behind the hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers. The hand holes and spacer panel facilitate lifting, carrying and manipulating the carton. The spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit within the interior width and length dimensions of the carton and reinforces the carton to reduce damage when the carton is dropped. | 11-28-2013 |
20140061080 | BOX WITH HAND HOLES AND SPACER PANEL TO FACILITATE LIFTING AND CARRYING THE BOX - A carton has hand holes in opposite walls and a spacer panel inserted between stacked articles in the carton. The spacer panel has cut outs in its opposite ends positioned behind the hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers. The hand holes and spacer panel facilitate lifting, carrying and manipulating the carton. The spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit within the interior width and length dimensions of the carton and reinforces the carton to reduce damage when the carton is dropped. | 03-06-2014 |
20140284893 | BOX WITH A WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND A TOW STRAP - A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermoformed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform. | 09-25-2014 |
Brian K. Jensen, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20100031881 | ROTOR PROCESSOR FOR DRY POWDERS - The improved rotor processor of the present invention includes a stator with a rotatable rotor defining a rotor chamber in which particles are circulated for coating or layering. A spray gun mounted to the stator adjacent the rotor directs liquid into the rotor chamber, while a powder feed system mounted in the stator adjacent the rotor directs dry powder into the rotor chamber. The spray gun and powder feed system are spaced apart circumferentially so as to define a spray zone and a separate powder zone through which the circulating particles repeatedly and sequentially pass. The powder feed system includes a feed screw conveyor, an eductor, and a flexible conduit for delivering micronized powders, such as polymers or glidants, to the rotor chamber. | 02-11-2010 |
20100034959 | HIGH SOLIDS, HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMER COATING - A method of coating tablets with a high molecular weight polymer wherein the high molecular weight polymer is suspended in a non-solvent, non-aqueous liquid carrier. The liquid carrier may include a low-viscosity binder. Preferably, the binder is included in concentrations of around 1-10% by weight in solution in the carrier. The high molecular weight polymer may be micronized prior to its suspension in the liquid carrier. Once suspended, the liquid is introduced into a spray coating machine such as a partially or fully perforated pan system wherein the tablets are coated as desired. | 02-11-2010 |
20100034967 | DRY POLYMER LAYERING USING A ROTOR PROCESSOR - The method for applying a dry polymer layer to particulate cores circulating as a bed in a rotor processor includes the steps of loading the cores into the processor, rotating the rotor of the processor and supplying air into the processor to create the bed, spraying the cores with a wetting agent, and supplying dry polymer powder into the bed so as to adhere onto the wetted cores and thereby build up a continuous smooth layer of polymer on the cores. The wetting agent includes a plasticizer so as to facilitate uniform layering of the micronized polymer powder. | 02-11-2010 |
20100034968 | POLYMER COATING PROCESS USING DRY GLIDANT IN A ROTOR PROCESSOR - A method is provided for applying polymers to coat particulate cores in a rotor processor. The processor is actuated to create a circulating bed of cores in the rotor chamber. Dry powdered glidant is introduced into the rotating bed of cores, which are simultaneously sprayed with a polymer solution. The glidant enhances processability by eliminating or minimizing agglomeration of the cores. Air from above and below the rotating bed evaporates the solution to leave a polymer layer on the cores. Layers of polymer build up on the cores until a desired thickness is achieved. | 02-11-2010 |
Brian K. Johnson, Rock Island, IL US
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20090211208 | ROTARY VACUUM APPARATUS FOR AIR SCREEN - A vacuum apparatus rotatable about an axis through a filter screen for continually removing contaminants, which utilizes an asymmetrical vacuum arm supported by a center hub, and large longitudinally extending asymmetrical vacuum orifices in portions of the arm on opposite sides of the hub, operable for removing large elements of debris, trash and the like from the screen. One of the arm portions cleans a radial outer region of the screen, and the other cleans an inner region, the arm portions being generally even in mass for balance. A knife disposed on the screen cleans and cooperates with a brush on the arm for breaking up larger elements of trash. The arm is also manually removable via a snap together vacuum seal joint, for service and cleaning. | 08-27-2009 |
Brian K. Keller, Marengo, IL US
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20120102685 | Shaft Clamp - A shaft clamp having a first clamp member and a second clamp member, each having a main body shaped to allow positioning of the clamp member about a shaft and engagement of a shaft by a surface of the main body, is disclosed. The two clamp members are pivotably connected together at adjoining ends and separable at free ends, much like a clam shell configuration. A locking mechanism engagable with the free ends of the first and second clamp members is used to secure and pull the free ends of the clamp members to one another as they are positioned about a shaft. Alternatively, a torque-assisting extension connected to at least one of either the first member or the second member may be included. The extension allows the shaft clamp to be rotated, moved, or otherwise maneuvered more easily as it is secured about a shaft. | 05-03-2012 |
Brian K. Klimack US
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20100096123 | Hydraulic Running Tool Assembly and Method of its Use - An assembly for downhole equipment deployment comprising a liner hanger, means for attachment of the liner hanger to deployable equipment, a top sub insertable into the liner hanger and attachable to a tubing string, a lock piston releasably connectable to the top sub, lock pins insertable through the top sub, the liner hanger, and the lock piston, and means for remotely releasing the liner hanger and associated equipment from the top sub and the lock piston. A method of operating a running tool assembly for deploying downhole equipment from the surface, comprising assembling a liner hanger, top sub, lock piston, lock pins, shear screws and seals into a running tool assembly, attaching the assembly to a tubing string, inserting the assembly into a hole to a desired depth, and either: a) dropping an activation ball internal to the bore of the assembly; pumping hydraulic fluid into the annular bore of the assembly; allowing build up of pressure thereby overcoming the plurality of shear screws; releasing the liner hanger from the top sub; and retrieving the top sub assembly partition from the liner hanger out of the hole; or b) manipulation of the tubing string by means of left-hand rotation; release of the liner hanger from the top sub thereby overcoming the plurality of shear screws; and retrieving the top sub assembly partition from the liner hanger out of the hole. | 04-22-2010 |
Brian K. Klimack, Tofield CA
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20120292046 | CEMENT HEAD - A top drive-pumpable cement head is provided for cementing a casing into a wellbore comprising a top sub portion with a top drive connection connectable to a top drive shaft to receive cement and impart translational and rotational forces to the casing simultaneously during cementing, and a ball launching assembly for housing and launching one or more launching balls. A bottom sub portion comprises a casing sleeve for housing one or more hollow wiper plugs and a tattle tale wire. The cement head also comprises a hammer union. The ball launching assembly is pre-loadable with the launching balls, the bottom sub is pre-loadable with the one or more hollow wiper plugs and a tattle tale wire and the top sub and the bottom sub are connectable via the hammer union for storage, prior to cementing operations. A method is also provided for assembling a cement head for completing a casing in a wellbore. | 11-22-2012 |
20130134704 | ROTATABLE AND BENDABLE CASING CONNECTION - The present invention provides a casing connection device allowing both bending and rotating motion and that provides three separate sealing areas for leak prevention. | 05-30-2013 |
20130146276 | Flow Control Hanger and Polished Bore Receptacle - A completion system is provided for completing downhole wells, comprising an upper polished bore receptacle incorporated into an intermediate casing of the downhole well and formed with a honed inner bore. A bottom packer for supporting a completion string within the intermediate casing has a first sealing assembly for sealing engagement against the inner bore of the upper polished bore receptacle. A lower polished bore receptacle is further incorporated into the intermediate casing and formed with a honed inner bore. A flow control hanger in the form of a hollow mandrel hangs a production liner in the intermediate casing and has a second sealing assembly for sealing engagement against an inner bore of the lower polished bore receptacle. A further completion system is provided comprising a polished bore receptacle (PBR) and a latch down packer having a lower end to which the PBR is connected. | 06-13-2013 |
20140319831 | CASING CONNECTION - The present invention provides a casing connection. The casing connection has a first sub with a first circular radius face and a second circular radius face. A second sub is provided having a third circular radius face and a threaded profile on at least a portion of an outside surface of the second sub. An adjusting collar is further provided having a fourth circular radius face and a threaded profile on at least a portion of an inner surface of the adjusting collar. Sealing surfaces are formed at connections between the first circular radius face and the fourth circular radius face, the second circular radius face and the third circular radius face and the second sub threaded portion and the adjusting collar threaded portion. Bendability and rotatability of the casing connection is adjustable by tightening or loosening said threaded connection between said second sub and said adjustable collar. | 10-30-2014 |
Brian K. Kobilka, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090271162 | Crystal structure beta2 adrenoreceptor - A computer readable medium comprising atomic coordinates for the human β | 10-29-2009 |
20120237978 | GPCR Fusion Protein Containing an N-Terminal Autonomously Folding Stable Domain, and Crystals of the Same - Certain embodiments provide a GPCR fusion protein. In particular embodiments, the GPCR fusion protein comprises: a) a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR); and b) an autonomously folding stable domain, where the autonomously folding stable domain is N-terminal to the GPCR and is heterologous to the GPCR. The GPCR fusion protein is characterized in that is crystallizable under lipidic cubic phase crystallization conditions. In certain embodiments, the GPCR fusion protein may be crystallizable in a complex with a G-protein or in a complex with an antibody that binds to the IC3 loop of the GPCR. | 09-20-2012 |
20140303345 | GPCR Fusion Protein Containing an N-Terminal Autonomously Folding Stable Domain, and Crystals of the Same - Certain embodiments provide a GPCR fusion protein. In particular embodiments, the GPCR fusion protein comprises: a) a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR); and b) an autonomously folding stable domain, where the autonomously folding stable domain is N-terminal to the GPCR and is heterologous to the GPCR. The GPCR fusion protein is characterized in that is crystallizable under lipidic cubic phase crystallization conditions. In certain embodiments, the GPCR fusion protein may be crystallizable in a complex with a G-protein or in a complex with an antibody that binds to the IC3 loop of the GPCR. | 10-09-2014 |
Brian K. Kormanyos, Edmonds, WA US
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20120183186 | Method for Characterizing Integrated Circuits for Identification or Security Purposes - A method of detecting small changes to a complex integrated circuit measuring RF/microwave scattering parameters between every pin over a wide frequency range. The data from a characterization of a known good integrated circuit is stored and compared to each subsequent integrated circuit of unknown background. | 07-19-2012 |
Brian K. Lau, Orange, CA US
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20100227488 | Non-electric plug - A non-electric plug to be removably located in the output jack of a portable, hand-held electronic device to prevent moisture, dust, and other foreign matter from entering the jack when an electrical connector has been detached from the jack. According to a preferred embodiment, the electronic device is a mobile cellular telephone (e.g., that known commercially as an iPhone) and the output jack thereof is a headphone jack. The plug includes a cylindrical body and a relatively narrow pointed tip to be received inwardly of the output jack. A relatively wide blocking head extends across the plug body so as to lie flush against and in direct contact with the exterior of the electronic device. A handle stands outwardly from the blocking head to be grasped by the fingers of a user at which to receive a pushing or pulling force to be applied to the plug body. One end of the flexible attachment is tied to the plug at the handle so that the electronic device can be carried and suspended from the attachment. | 09-09-2010 |
Brian K. Lickfelt, Powell, OH US
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20100039221 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A smart entry system and method includes at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions, an on-board transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, and an on-board receiver for receiving an identification signal from the portable device. The on-board transmitter sends a first request signal within a first search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function. A second request signal is sent within a second search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function. The first search field varies relative to the second search field. | 02-18-2010 |
20100123549 | SLIDING KEY FOB - A slide actuated key fob includes a housing having a transmitter disposed therein and at least one slide actuated button disposed on the housing. The transmitter sends an actuating signal when the at least one slide actuated button is slidably moved in a first direction and subsequently depressed in a second direction. | 05-20-2010 |
20100231351 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A SMART COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A smart communication system and method for a vehicle includes a master switch for toggling smart functionality on and off. An actuation signal is received by a control unit corresponding to a particular vehicle function. The actuation signal indicates that a corresponding actuating operation is occurring. The control unit determines whether the master switch is in an ON position. A key fob of the vehicle is confirmed to be within a search field of the vehicle when the master switch is determined to be in the ON position. The particular vehicle function is actuated when the key fob is confirmed to be within the search field; otherwise, manual actuation of the particular vehicle function is required. | 09-16-2010 |
20110040424 | VEHICLE KEYLESS OPERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A keyless function system and method includes a portable device having a vehicle function actuator thereon for initiating operation of a vehicle function. The portable device transmits an actuation signal to the vehicle when the vehicle function actuator is actuated. The receiver onboard the vehicle receives the actuation signal from the portable device. A controller onboard the vehicle and operatively connected to the receiver determines at least one of: whether the vehicle is located at a predetermined location or whether the portable device is located less than a predetermined distance from the vehicle. The controller selectively commands performance of the vehicle function when the actuation signal is received by the receiver based on at least one of: whether the vehicle is at the predetermined location or the portable device is less than the predetermined distance from the vehicle. | 02-17-2011 |
20110106330 | VEHICLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle battery management system and method includes a battery, a battery sensor for measuring a condition of the battery and an electronic control unit that receives a signal from the battery sensor corresponding to the condition of the battery. The electronic control unit selectively connects and disconnects that the battery from each of: at least one accessory load and at least one other load. The at least one other load is disconnected from the battery when the vehicle is in a shipping mode and the at least one accessory load is connected to the battery when the vehicle is in an accessory ON mode. The electronic control unit disconnects the at least one accessory load from the battery when the vehicle is in the accessory ON mode and in the shipping mode when the signal indicates that the condition of the battery is below a predetermined threshold. | 05-05-2011 |
20110140839 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISABLING PASSIVE ENTRY KEY LOCATED INSIDE A VEHICLE - A method for disabling a passive entry key includes receiving a search request into an electronic control unit (“ECU”) on a vehicle to search for a passive key inside a vehicle cabin; emitting a search signal via an antenna in communication with the ECU in response to the received search request; receiving a reply signal via the antenna from the passive key inside the vehicle cabin; and recording in a memory in communication with the ECU an identification of the passive key inside the vehicle cabin in response to the received reply signal. In this method for disabling a passive entry key, the search request can be initiated by an operator at an input device. A passive entry key system is also disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110190962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER WINDOWS OF A VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling power windows of a vehicle includes a receiver mounted on the vehicle for receiving an open window request signal wirelessly from a portable device, at least one exterior condition sensor mounted on the vehicle for detecting an adverse exterior condition relative to the vehicle, and a controller mounted on the vehicle for communicating with the receiver and the at least one exterior condition sensor. The controller commands opening of the one or more power windows when the receiver receives the open window request signal provided the at least one exterior condition sensor does not detect an adverse exterior condition relative to the vehicle. | 08-04-2011 |
20110304442 | RECOGNIZING TIRE SENSOR LOCATION IN FACTORY MODE FOR TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A method for localizing tire sensors includes determining a wake up field power, transmitting an LF wake up field having the wake up field power from an LF antenna on the vehicle, receiving an identification signal from each tire sensor awakened by the transmitted LF wake up field, and determining whether a desired number of tire sensors have woken up in response to the transmitted LF wake up field based on the received identification signals. When the desired number of tire sensors have woken up, the method can further include recording the identification signals received from the awakened tire sensors and the respective antennas that awoke the respective tire sensors. The method further includes determining whether a desired number of antennas have transmitted a respective LF wake up field. When the desired number of antennas have transmitted a respective LF wake up field, the method can further include comparing the received identification signals and determining locations for the tire sensors based on which respective antenna woke up which respective tire sensor and whether the received identification signals match other received identification signals. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304449 | UNIQUE HEADER FORMAT FOR TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A vehicle entry/tire pressure management system includes an ECU, tire sensors mounted in, on or adjacent respective tires of the vehicle, a portable transmission/reception unit configured to be carried by an operator of the vehicle, and an antenna mounted on the vehicle and in communication with the ECU. Each tire sensor is configured to transmit an RF signal. The portable transmission/reception unit can transmit RF signals for controlling operations of the vehicle including unlocking doors of the vehicle. The antenna is configured to transmit an LF tire sensor wake up field to wake up the tire sensors. The tire sensor wake up field includes a unique header format. The tire sensors only fully wake up upon receiving the unique header format. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304450 | DOOR OPEN DETECTION FOR USE WITH TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A vehicle system that can overcome at least some of the aforementioned shortcomings includes tire sensors mounted in, on or adjacent respective tires of the vehicle, LF antennas including a door-mounted antenna on a door of the vehicle, a receiver mounted on the vehicle, a door switch associated with the door having the door-mounted antenna mounted thereto, and an ECU in communication with the antennas, the receiver and the door switch. Each tire sensor is configured to transmit a signal and to detect an LF field. Each LF antenna is configured to transmit an LF tire sensor wake up field to wake up respective tire sensors. The receiver is configured to receive signals transmitted from the tire sensors. The door switch is configured for determining whether the door is open. The ECU is configured to receive identification signals from the respective tire sensors via the RF receiver: The ECU is further configured to determine locations of the respective tire sensors based on which antenna woke up the tire sensor transmitting the respective identification signal and whether the respective identification signal matches other received identification signals. The ECU is further configured to: (1) disregard signals from the tire sensors woken up by the door-mounted antenna when the door was open or (2) inhibit the door-mounted LF antenna from transmitting the LF field to wake up the tire sensors when the door is open. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304451 | LOCALIZATION OF TIRE FOR TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A vehicle entry/tire pressure management system includes a plurality of tire sensors, a plurality of low frequency (“LF”) antennas and an ECU. Each tire sensor is mounted in a respective tire of the vehicle. Each LF antenna is mounted on the vehicle and is configured to transmit an LF field to wake up two tire sensors. Some antennas can also be configured to transmit a SMART entry LF search field to wake up a portable transmission/reception unit for keyless entry of the vehicle. The ECU is in communication with the tire sensors, via a receiver, and the LF antennas. The ECU is configured to receive identification signals from the respective tire sensors and to determine locations of the respective tire sensors based on which antenna woke up the tire sensor transmitting the respective identification signal and whether the respective identification signal matches other received identification signals. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304452 | TWO AXIS ANTENNA FOR TPMS SENSOR - A vehicle entry/tire pressure monitoring system for a vehicle includes an ECU, LF antennas mounted on the vehicle and being in communication with the ECU, and tire sensors mounted in, on or adjacent respective tires of the vehicle. Each LF antenna is configured to transmit an LF tire sensor wake up field and a SMART entry LF search field to wake up a portable transmission/reception unit for keyless entry of the vehicle tire sensor. Each tire sensor includes a two-axis receiver antenna and an RF transmitter configured to transmit an RF signal. Each two-axis receiver antenna is configured such that a first axis of the two-axis antenna is configured to detect a respective LF field transmitted by one of the LF antennas and a second axis of the two-axis antenna is configured to detect a respective LF field transmitted by another of the LF antennas. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304453 | MEMORIZING LOCATION OF TIRES IN TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A vehicle system includes a plurality of tire sensors, a plurality of low frequency (“LF”) antennas and an ECU. Each tire sensor is mounted in a respective tire of the vehicle. Each LF antenna is mounted on the vehicle and is configured to transmit an LF field to wake up two tire sensors. The ECU is in communication with the tire sensors, via a receiver, and the LF antennas. The ECU is configured to receive identification signals from the respective tire sensors and to determine locations of the respective tire sensors based on which antenna woke up the tire sensor transmitting the respective identification signal and whether the respective identification signal matches other received identification signals. The ECU is further configured to store the identification signals in the memory with the identification signals being associated with the respective tire sensors that transmitted the identification signal. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304454 | RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT WITH TPMS AND SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A tire pressure monitoring system includes tire sensors mounted in, on or adjacent respective tires of the vehicle, LF antennas mounted on the vehicle, and an ECU. Each tire sensor is configured to transmit an RF signal and to detect an LF field. Each antenna is configured to transmit an LF field to wake up the tire sensors. The ECU is in communication with the antenna, the tire sensors and a radio configured to receive AM broadcast signals. The ECU can communicate with the radio to inhibit speakers in communication with the radio from emitting sound while each LF field to wake up the tire sensors is being transmitted. | 12-15-2011 |
20120092129 | METHOD TO TRACK VEHICLE KEY NEAR VEHICLE FOR SMART ENTRY - An entry system for a vehicle includes a fob, a transmitter on the vehicle, a receiver on the vehicle, a control unit on the vehicle, and a vehicle lock in communication with the control unit. The fob is configured to transmit fob signals and to receive vehicle signals. The transmitter is for transmitting the vehicle signals to the fob. The receiver is for receiving the fob signals from the fob. The control unit is in communication with the transmitter and the receiver. The control unit is configured to determine whether the fob is getting closer to or farther from the vehicle based on the fob signals received by the receiver. The vehicle lock locks or unlocks in response to the control unit determining that the fob is getting closer to or farther from the vehicle and that the fob is not located in a hysteresis zone, which is disposed between a proximal zone, which is closer to the vehicle, and an outer zone, which is farther from the vehicle. | 04-19-2012 |
20120271487 | METHOD TO DISABLE TRUNK LOCKOUT PROTECTION FOR SMART ENTRY - A smart entry system for a vehicle having a lockable trunk is provided. The smart entry system includes portable devices, an onboard transmitter for transmitting request signals to the portable devices, an onboard receiver for receiving identification signals from the portable devices, and a trunk lockout protection feature. The trunk lockout protection feature is configured to receive a command signal to either initiate a trunk lockout protection sequence to unlock the trunk in the event that one of the portable devices is locked in the trunk or to disable the trunk lockout protection sequence to permit the trunk to remain in a locked state in the event that one of the portable devices is locked in the trunk. | 10-25-2012 |
20130033361 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF VALET MODE FOR SMART ENTRY SYSTEMS - A key fob assembly includes a mechanical key, a key fob, a control in the key fob, Hall effect switches in the key fob, and magnets associated with the mechanical key. The mechanical key is configured to cooperate with a mechanical lock. The key fob is configured to selectively connect with the mechanical key. The control in the key fob is for transmitting wireless signals to a vehicle to actuate components on the vehicle. The Hall effect switches in the key fob are each in electrical communication with the control. At least one of the Hall effect switches changes an operating state based on detecting a positive magnetic field and at least one other Hall effect switch changes an operating state based on detecting a negative magnetic field. Respective poles of the magnets are disposed such that connection of the mechanical key with the key fob in a storage position aligns the poles of the magnets with respective Hall effect switches for changing the operating state of the respective Hall effect switches. | 02-07-2013 |
20130069760 | METHOD TO INCREASE ACCURACY OF LOCATING UNIT IN WIRELESS VEHICLE SYSTEM - A wireless unit for a wireless vehicle system includes a receiver for receiving a vehicle-originating signal, a transmitter for transmitting a reply signal, a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for determining a received signal strength of the vehicle-originating signal, a memory for storing sensitivity data, and a control unit in electrical communication with the receiver, the transmitter, the RSSI and the memory. The receiver has a sensitivity, and the memory is for storing sensitivity data corresponding to the sensitivity of the receiver. The control unit is configured to communicate with the transmitter to direct the transmitter to transmit the reply signal. The reply signal includes received signal strength data used for determining a distance between the wireless unit and an associated vehicle-side transmitter on an associated vehicle. The received signal strength data is based on the received signal strength and the sensitivity data. | 03-21-2013 |
20130106602 | SMART COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING AN INDICATOR ON A PORTABLE DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130166144 | KEY FOB BATTERY LIFE PRESERVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for transitioning a key fob between a standard operating mode and a battery conserving shipping mode includes a shipping mode controller which detects a vehicle state indicative of a vehicle shipping mode operation having been performed, and causes a shipping mode instruction signal to be sent from a vehicle to the key fob associated with that vehicle instructing the key fob to transition from the standard operating mode to the shipping mode. The vehicle shipping mode operation is an operation which initiates a transition of the vehicle from a standard operating mode to a shipping mode, and serves as a trigger for the shipping mode controller to transmit the shipping mode instruction signal. When in the shipping mode, the key fob may be entirely powered-off or have certain communication-related functions disabled. | 06-27-2013 |
20140118855 | Mirror Assembly and Vehicles Including Same - A vehicle includes a body structure, a mirror assembly, a controller, and a position sensor. The mirror assembly includes a mirror housing, housing motor, and mirror. The housing motor is operably coupled with the mirror housing and the body structure and is configured to facilitate movement of the mirror housing relative to the body structure. The controller is in electrical communication with the housing motor. The position sensor is in electrical communication with the controller. The controller is configured to detect a position of a rider of the vehicle and to facilitate selective operation of the housing motor to result in movement of the mirror housing to correspond with the detected position of the rider. | 05-01-2014 |
20140232322 | SELECTIVE CURRENT REDUCTION ENABLED WITH ELECTRICALLY DEACTIVATED KEY FOB - Smart key fob with an integrated rechargeable battery and a replaceable battery. Transfer of charge from the replaceable battery to the rechargeable battery is configured to occur only during a period of time when the key fob remains motionless to reduce RF interference with polling operation of the key fob's transceiver to determine presence of the mother-vehicle nearby. Optionally, the poling operation of the transceiver is reduced or ceased during periods of motionlessness of the key fob. | 08-21-2014 |
20140265980 | ADJUSTABLE RAIN SENSOR SETTING BASED ON PROXIMITY VEHICLE DETECTION - A system for adjusting the wipers of a vehicle based on the use of rain and proximity detecting subsystem on a given vehicle for detecting the presence of rain and one or more other vehicles in proximity to the given vehicle, such that the wipers of the given vehicle can be automatically operated to better respond to material such as rain, snow, or other material being splashed on the given vehicle by the other vehicle(s). This system may utilize sensor subsystems used for other purposes for use as the proximity sensors. | 09-18-2014 |
20150075493 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE DURING A REMOTE ENGINE START EVENT - A method and system for controlling alternator voltage during a remote engine start (“RES”) event is provided. The method includes receiving an RES command into at least one control unit of the system. The method further includes starting an engine in response to receiving the RES command and operating an alternator in a first voltage mode where the alternator is operating at a first voltage V1 to charge a vehicle battery. The method further includes detecting a brake pedal has been pressed with a brake switch. The method further includes operating the alternator in a second voltage mode where the alternator is operating at a second voltage V2, which is less than the first voltage V1, to charge the vehicle battery based on detecting the brake pedal has been pressed. | 03-19-2015 |
Brian K. Miehm, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120220194 | SMART AUTOMATION OF ROBOTIC SURFACE FINISHING - A method and an apparatus for smart automation of robotic surface finishing of a three-dimensional surface of a work piece is described. A three-dimensional motion path is created along the surface of the work piece. A variable contact force profile is specified along the three-dimensional motion path. The three-dimensional motion path is modified based on the specified variable contact force profile. The surface of the work piece is finished using one or more surface finishing tools along the modified three-dimensional motion path. The surface of the work piece includes at least a flat region and a curved region. | 08-30-2012 |
20140088746 | CONTACT PATCH SIMULATION - A method and an apparatus for smart automation of robotic surface finishing of a three-dimensional surface of a workpiece is described. A finite element analysis simulation is conducted providing data for generation of a three-dimensional path along the surface of the workpiece. The finite element can include properties of the workpiece, finishing tool, and the robot configured to maneuver the finishing tool. The surface of the workpiece is finished using one or more surface finishing tools along the three-dimensional path. The surface of the workpiece includes at least a flat region and a curved region. | 03-27-2014 |
20140235141 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR FINISHING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES - A method and an apparatus for smart automation of robotic surface finishing of a three-dimensional surface of a work piece is described. A three-dimensional motion path is created along the surface of the work piece. A variable contact force profile is specified along the three-dimensional motion path. The three-dimensional motion path is modified based on the specified variable contact force profile. The surface of the work piece is finished using one or more surface finishing tools along the modified three-dimensional motion path. The surface of the work piece includes at least a flat region and a curved region. | 08-21-2014 |
Brian K. Mirous, Evanston, IL US
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20120245268 | PREPARATION OF ANTIPLASTICIZERS FOR THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS - A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10. Careful control over catalysis, exposure to air, and other process conditions enables the preparation of high yields of bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates that have low color and other valuable attributes. A method of producing bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate articles having improved compressive strength is also disclosed. | 09-27-2012 |
20130085216 | PREPARATION OF ANTIPLASTICIZERS FOR THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS - A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10. Careful control over catalysis, exposure to air, and other process conditions enables the preparation of high yields of bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates that have low color and other valuable attributes. A method of producing bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate articles having improved compressive strength is also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
20140155531 | PREPARATION OF ANTIPLASTICIZERS FOR THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS - A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10. Careful control over catalysis, exposure to air, and other process conditions enables the preparation of high yields of bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates that have low color and other valuable attributes. A method of producing bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate articles having improved compressive strength is also disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
Brian K. Mitchell, Huntsville, AL US
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20130252729 | VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING MUSICAL ARTISTS AND MUSIC - A video game system is configured to play a music-based video game in which an artist's music is incorporated into game play. After the artist's music song is played in the game, the system presents information to the gamer for promoting the artist's music and/or brand, and the system provides the gamer with opportunities to participate in various promotional efforts associated with the artist. As an example, the gamer may be presented with an opportunity to purchase the song or songs played in the game (or other songs by the same artist), request that the artist's song or songs be played on the radio or that the artist play in concert at a nearby venue, to “like” the artist or song in a social media environment, search for additional songs by the same artist, or to go to the artist's website or social media page. | 09-26-2013 |
Brian K. Nelson, St. Paul, MN US
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20140111809 | SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE SENSOR ELEMENT AND SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME - A surface plasmon resonance sensor element includes a thin metallic layer, an optical construction disposed on the thin metallic layer for directing light to and away from the thin metallic layer, and an absorptive layer disposed on the thin metallic layer opposite the optical construction. The absorptive layer includes a polymer of intrinsic microporosity having an average pore volume of at least 0.4 cubic nanometers. | 04-24-2014 |
Brian K. Nelson, Shoreview, MN US
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20090004771 | METHODS FOR MAKING ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH A SOLUTION DEPOSITED GATE DIELECTRIC - A method of making an electronic device comprises solution depositing a dielectric composition onto a substrate and polymerizing the dielectric composition to form a gate dielectric. The dielectric composition comprises a polymerizable resin and zirconium oxide nanoparticles. | 01-01-2009 |
20100097462 | WEB LONGITUDINAL POSITION SENSOR - Methods and systems for determining longitudinal position of an elongated web are described. Sensors are used to detect one or more substantially continuous fiducial marks disposed longitudinally on the web. The sensors generate signals associated with the fiducial marks. A position detector receives the signals and determines a longitudinal position of the web using the sensor signals. The fiducial marks may be periodic fiducial marks, such as sine and/or cosine marks on the web and/or may be piecewise continuous marks. The coarse longitudinal position of the web can be determined based on periodically recurring features of the fiducial marks. The fine longitudinal position can be determined based on continuous portions of the fiducial marks between the periodically recurring features. | 04-22-2010 |
20100119730 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A THIN FILM ELECTRONIC DEVICE ON A THERMOFORMED POLYMERIC SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and method for fabricating electronic devices on a polymeric substrate provide for positionally constraining a polymer substrate on a platen, and heating the constrained polymer substrate to at least a glass transition temperature of the polymer substrate. A heat processable ink is applied to the constrained polymer substrate to form at least a portion of a layer of an electronic device thereon. | 05-13-2010 |
20100150513 | LIGHT EXTRACTION FILM WITH NANOPARTICLE COATINGS - A multifunctional optical film for enhancing light extraction includes a flexible substrate, a structured layer having nanoparticles of different sizes, and a backfill layer. The structured layer effectively uses microreplicated diffractive or scattering nanostructures located near enough to the light generation region to enable extraction of an evanescent wave from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device. The backfill layer has a material having an index of refraction different from the index of refraction of the structured layer. The backfill layer also provides a planarizing layer over the structured layer in order to conform the light extraction film to a layer of an OLED display device. The film may have additional layers added to or incorporated within it to an emissive surface in order to effect additional functionalities beyond improvement of light extraction efficiency. | 06-17-2010 |
20110067234 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS SINTERING ON INDEFINITE LENGTH WEBS - A method of applying a conductive pattern of metal onto a web of indefinite length material. This method includes applying a metal containing composition onto the web in a predefined pattern, providing a roll having a very low thermal mass, and conveying the patterned web around the roll while simultaneously applying heat energy to the metal containing composition thereby converting the metal to a conductive pattern. This allows for flexible circuitry to be fabricated in an inexpensive roll-to-roll process. | 03-24-2011 |
20110200293 | LIGHT EXTRACTION FILM WITH NANOPARTICLE COATINGS - A multifunctional optical film for enhancing light extraction includes a flexible substrate, a structured layer having nanoparticles of different sizes, and a backfill layer. The structured layer effectively uses microreplicated diffractive or scattering nanostructures located near enough to the light generation region to enable extraction of an evanescent wave from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device. The backfill layer has a material having an index of refraction different from the index of refraction of the structured layer. The backfill layer also provides a planarizing layer over the structured layer in order to conform the light extraction film to a layer of an OLED display device. The film may have additional layers added to or incorporated within it to an emissive surface in order to effect additional functionalities beyond improvement of light extraction efficiency. | 08-18-2011 |
20110247511 | Apparatus and Method for Making Fiducials on a Substrate - Fiducials having substantially continuous portions made on a substrate allow the position of the substrate to be determined. An approach for making fiducials involves moving first and second fiducial devices together back and forth across the substrate along a trajectory having a component along the lateral axis of the substrate while the substrate and the first and second fiducial devices are in relative motion along the longitudinal axis of the substrate. The first fiducial device operates to make one fiducial on the substrate during the movement along the trajectory and the relative motion. The second fiducial device operates to make another fiducial on the substrate during the movement along the trajectory and the relative motion. The fiducials may be formed so that they have a constant spatial frequency with the first fiducial being out of phase with respect to the second fiducial. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253425 | ROLL-TO-ROLL DIGITAL PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - Methods of making flexible circuit films include providing a polymer film or other flexible substrate having a plurality of alignment marks and a photosensitive material thereon. The substrate passes around a suitable roller, belt, or other inelastic conveyor such that the substrate and the conveyor move together at least from a first location to a second location. Positions of a first set of the alignment marks on a first portion of the substrate are measured when such portion is at the first location, and the measured positions can be used to calculate a distortion of the substrate. The photosensitive material is then patternwise exposed when the first portion of the substrate has moved to the second location. The patternwise exposing is based on the measured positions of the first set of alignment marks, and may include exposing the web with a distortion-adjusted pattern. Related systems and articles are also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257779 | Phase-locked Web Position Signal Using Web Fiducials - Approaches for enhancing web position determination involve phase locking a web movement encoder signal to a sensed web fiducial signal. Fiducials disposed along a longitudinal axis of a substrate are sensed and corresponding sensor signals are generated. An estimated web position is provided by one or more encoder signals. The phase difference between the sensor signals and the encoder signals is calculated and the web position error is determined based on the phase difference. The web position error signal can be fed back to adjust the encoder signals which improves the accuracy of the web position determination. | 10-20-2011 |
20130251945 | IMAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An article having a first major surface with at least first and second regions, the first region comprising a plurality of first structures having a first surface roughness, the second region comprising a plurality of second structures having a second surface roughness, wherein at least a portion of the at least first and second regions have a surface roughness difference between them that together exhibit at least a portion of a first image. Exemplary uses of the articles include tool-less macro-patterning of transflectors, customized appearance for retroreflective sheeting, incorporation of security features, decorative patterns for lighting diffusers, images or logos in medical films without inks or contamination. | 09-26-2013 |
20130286367 | ROLL-TO-ROLL DIGITAL PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - A system for making flexible circuit films includes an inelastic conveyor, a web handling apparatus configured to pass a flexible substrate around the inelastic conveyor, an image acquisition apparatus configured to measure positions of a first set of alignment marks on the flexible substrate at a first conveyor location, an exposure apparatus configured to patternwise expose a photosensitive material on the flexible substrate at a second conveyor location, and an image processor configured to receive the measured positions of the first set of alignment marks, and to compare the measured positions with reference positions of the first set of alignment marks. The exposure apparatus is configured to patternwise expose the photosensitive material based on the comparison between the measured positions and the reference positions. | 10-31-2013 |
20140368185 | PHASE-LOCKED WEB POSITION SIGNAL USING WEB FIDUCIALS - Approaches for enhancing web position determination involve phase locking a web movement encoder signal to a sensed web fiducial signal. Fiducials disposed along a longitudinal axis of a substrate are sensed and corresponding sensor signals are generated. An estimated web position is provided by one or more encoder signals. The phase difference between the sensor signals and the encoder signals is calculated and the web position error is determined based on the phase difference. The web position error signal can be fed back to adjust the encoder signals which improves the accuracy of the web position determination. | 12-18-2014 |
Brian K. Norfolk, Everett, WA US
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20120300394 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR TABLET COMPUTER - A protective tablet computer case for the burgeoning tablet computer market. The protective case has a cradle and a shock absorbing perimeter bumper. The cradle includes a base, a shallow side wall, and an inwardly projecting flexible lip. They form a cavity of a size to hold a tablet computer. The perimeter bumper includes graspable handles. In one form of the invention, the protective case is generally rectangular in shape with one graspable handle per side. The entire protective case may be injection molded from soft EVA foam. Air gaps may be added between the graspable handles and the cradle. The invention is lightweight, flexible, yet strong and can be readily adapted for school, office, home, laboratory, or construction environments. | 11-29-2012 |
Brian K. Panner, Windham, NH US
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20140331004 | Write Spike Performance Enhancement In Hybrid Storage Systems - In an embodiment, a hybrid storage array one uses two or more storage device tiers provided by solid state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs). Random writes are collected and written to a write cache extension, such as a portion of the SSD storage tier. The write cache extension absorbs such accesses that would otherwise be written to HDD storage directly. Data structures are created in a cache memory local to an array controller representing the location on the write cache extension to which the writes were committed and a location in the storage system where they were originally intended to go. The write cache extension can be enabled all of the time, or only when the array controller write cache experiences certain operating conditions, such as when its utilization exceeds a predetermined amount. The approach improves the overall performance of the hybrid array. | 11-06-2014 |
Brian K. Rasnow, Newburry Park, CA US
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20120133756 | COMPACT, HIGH-RESOLUTION FLUORESCENCE AND BRIGHTFIELD MICROSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well. | 05-31-2012 |
Brian K. Reaux, Red Oak, TX US
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20090126064 | Mask and Face Shield - A mask and shield assembly for protecting the face of a user may include A reversible mask having an attachment device and a frame member for detachably connecting to the attachment device of the reversible mask. The frame member may include an outwardly extending projection, and the reversible mask includes an aperture, and the outwardly extending projection may cooperate with the aperture to hold the reversible mask in position. The reversible mask may include a first surface of the reversible mask including camouflage indicia, and the reversible mask includes a second surface including hunter orange indicia. The attachment device may include an expandable aperture and the expandable aperture may include a slit. The outwardly extending projection may include an enlarged end, and the frame member may include a concave curved portion. | 05-21-2009 |
20100063522 | Medical sheath for scalpel handle with retractable blade guard - A scalpel device has a metal shank having a blade carrier configured holding a scalpel blade. A sheath is configured for receiving the scalpel shank. The shank is rigidly coupled to the sheath. A retractable blade guard is movably coupled to the sheath. The blade guard is movable between retracted and extended positions wherein the scalpel blade is selectively covered or exposed. | 03-11-2010 |
Brian K. Reinle, Flower Mound, TX US
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20090138363 | Managing Advertising Devices - In one general aspect, a request to determine a status of a first of a plurality of advertising devices is received. The advertising devices are spatially separated. Operating conditions of the first advertising device are identified. The status of the first advertising device is determined based, at least in part, on the operating conditions. A presentation including information indicating the status of the first advertising device is transmitted | 05-28-2009 |
20140015669 | MANAGING ADVERTISING DEVICES - In one general aspect, a request to determine a status of a first of a plurality of advertising devices is received. The advertising devices are spatially separated. Operating conditions of the first advertising device are identified. The status of the first advertising device is determined based, at least in part, on the operating conditions. A presentation including information indicating the status of the first advertising device is transmitted | 01-16-2014 |
Brian K. Rhees, Tracy, CA US
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20110177517 | PARTITION DEFINED DETECTION METHODS - Methods are disclosed for resolving measurement problems such problems in measuring chromosomal copy number. Some disclosed methods involve first selecting a primary assay element characteristic to partition. Such characteristic may be a source of experimental variability such as the GC content of measured DNA sequences. Additionally, the disclosed methods may employ an abundance or copy number function to transform the assay element frequencies into an abundance, dose, copy number score, or the like. In some cases, the disclosed methods estimate an amount of certain fetal DNA in a sample. The methods can further compare the estimated amount to a measured amount of fetal DNA in the sample. The comparison can be used to determine the fetal sex or aneuploidy. | 07-21-2011 |
Brian K. Rhoney, Hickory, NC US
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20100220968 | Routing Guide for a Movable Fiber Optic Equipment Tray or Module - A cable routing guide attached to a fiber optic apparatus, such as a module positioned on a fiber optic equipment tray is disclosed. The cable routing guide is adapted to receive a length of at least one fiber optic cable intended to be connected to a cable connection point, such as a fiber optic adapter disposed on the module. The cable routing guide allows the at least one fiber optic cable to move in response to the fiber optic equipment tray or the module moving between a first position and a second position in a manner such that the length of the at least one fiber optic cable from the cable routing guide to the fiber optic adapter remains substantially unchanged. Moreover, the at least one fiber optic cable that is received by the cable routing guide may be retained and maintained by the cable routing guide without being tensed or stressed. In this manner, the at least one fiber optic cable that is routed to and through the fiber optic apparatus may not be affected by the movement of the module frame, the module, and/or the adapter between the first and second positions. | 09-02-2010 |
20100322576 | Fiber Optic Module Assembly Having Improved Finger Access and Labeling Indicia - A fiber optic module assembly is disclosed herein having improved finger access, the module assembly of the disclosure also having pairs of adapters received in common adapter apertures perpendicular to a longitudinal axis for improved finger access. The fiber optic module assembly of the disclosure, the housing further having labeling indicia relating to port locations and optical input/output channels associated with the port locations, and the assembly also including a universal wired fiber optic harness. | 12-23-2010 |
20100322579 | HIGH-DENSITY FIBER OPTIC MODULES AND MODULE HOUSINGS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - High-density fiber optic modules and fiber optic module housings and related equipment are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a front opening of a fiber optic module and/or fiber optic module housing is configured to receive fiber optic components. The width and/or height of the front opening can be provided according to a designed relationship to a width and/or height, respectively, of a front side of a main body of the fiber optic module and/or fiber optic module housing. In this manner, a high density of fiber optic components and/or connections for a given space of the front side of the fiber optic module can be supported by the fiber optic module and/or fiber optic module housing. The fiber optic modules and fiber optic module housings disclosed herein can be disposed in fiber optic equipment including but not limited to a fiber optic chassis and a fiber optic equipment drawer. | 12-23-2010 |
20110280537 | FURCATION MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES - Furcation mounting structures for securing a plurality of furcation bodies of respective fiber optic cable assembles within the fiber optic shelf are disclosed. In one embodiment, the furcation mounting structure has a first type of aperture for attaching a first type of clip for securing a furcation body and a second type of aperture for securing a second type of clip for securing a furcation body. Consequently, the furcation management structures disclosed advantageously allow the mounting of different types of clips thereto. In other embodiments, the furcation mounting structure is mounted within the fiber optic shelf or assembly. | 11-17-2011 |
Brian K. Rohder, Plainfield, IL US
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20140159552 | Equipment Segregation Unit For An Industrial Control Panel - An industrial control panel is provided that comprises a zone enclosure unit and an equipment segregation unit. The zone enclosure unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the zone enclosure unit. The zone enclosure unit is adapted to contain a first set of electrical equipment. The equipment segregation unit may be mounted to the zone enclosure unit. The equipment segregation unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the equipment segregation unit. The equipment segregation unit is adapted to contain a second set of electrical equipment. The first set of electrical equipment is capable of being electrically connected to the second set of electrical equipment. | 06-12-2014 |
Brian K. Rupnik, Seattle, WA US
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20090132104 | LONGITUDINAL AND VERTICAL GUST FEED FORWARD COMPENSATION USING LATERAL CONTROL SURFACES - In one embodiment of a method to reduce vertical position errors of an aircraft, a disturbance input acting on the aircraft may be determined. The magnitude of the disturbance may be converted into a delta lift command if the magnitude of the disturbance is outside a criteria. The delta lift command may be post processed. The delta lift command may be converted into symmetric lateral surface position commands for control surfaces. The symmetric lateral surface position commands may be communicated to lateral control surface actuators to move the control surfaces according to the symmetric lateral surface position commands. | 05-21-2009 |
20090138144 | VERTICAL PATH CONTROL AUGMENTATION USING LATERAL CONTROL SURFACES - In one embodiment of a method for reducing vertical position errors of an aircraft, the displacement of the aircraft from a commanded vertical path may be determined. A determination may be made as to whether a magnitude of a vertical path error meets criteria. No more steps of the method may be followed if the vertical path error does not meet the criteria, while the vertical path error may be converted into a delta lift command if the vertical path error meets the criteria. The delta lift command may be limited. The delta lift command may be converted into lateral surface position commands for control surfaces. The lateral surface position commands may be communicated to lateral control surface actuators to move the control surfaces according to the lateral surface position commands. | 05-28-2009 |
Brian K. Selfridge, Mt. Laurel, NJ US
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20130172100 | Golf Club with Cut-Out Cavity - A golf club having a club head with a cut-out cavity which is configured to accept the footwear of a golfing instructor, caddy, playing partner, or other individual available to assist the golfer. The club head has a flat bottom and a downwardly and rearwardly sloping top surface. It is aerodynamically designed, both as to the outer shape of the club head and the configuration of the cavity, to increase driving distances. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172128 | Golf Teaching and Golf Club Positioning Method - Golf teaching and club positioning methods utilize a golf club with a cavity configured to accept the footwear of a golfing instructor, partner, or other assistant. The head of the club has a flat bottom. Once placed flush on the ground, the club is positioned at the proper shaft angle with the club face aligned towards the target, and the assisting individual places his foot into the cavity of the head to maintain it in this position. The golfer then “steps into the golf shot” by accepting the pre-aligned club and positions himself with the club. When the assister's foot is removed from the cavity, the golfer is free to swing the club in the proper pre-shot position. The golf club can be used while playing a round of golf, and also in the teaching process. | 07-04-2013 |
Brian K. Servis, Holland, MI US
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20100041397 | WIRELESS NETWORK SELECTION - A method is provided for connecting an in-vehicle communication system to a plurality of wireless communication networks, including a mobile telephony network and an internet protocol network. The in-vehicle communication system is configured to roam between the plurality of wireless communication networks, wherein the method includes the step of receiving a first wireless communication signal from one of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method also includes the step of detecting a second wireless communication signal from a second of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method further includes the step of determining an intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals. The method further includes the step of switching the in-vehicle communication system to one of the plurality of wireless communication networks based on the intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals. | 02-18-2010 |
20110261970 | NOISE MODIFYING OVERHEAD AUDIO SYSTEM - An overhead audio system for use in a vehicle, the overhead audio system includes multiplexor for receiving an input signal from a plurality of audio sources and for transmitting an output signal; a noise detection sensor for detecting a noise and providing noise data; an audio processor for processing the output signal received from the multiplexor and for receiving the noise data from the noise detection sensor, wherein the audio processor processes the output signal based on the noise data and transmits the processed output signal to a speaker; and wherein the overhead audio system is housed within a headliner of the vehicle. | 10-27-2011 |
20140094228 | VEHICLE HANDS FREE TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION - A vehicle telephone device for mounting in a vehicle and for use with a vehicle audio system, a microphone mounted in the vehicle, and a mobile phone is disclosed. The vehicle telephone device includes a housing and a telephone module within the housing and configured to use the mobile phone, the microphone, and the vehicle audio system to provide an in-vehicle telephone feature. The vehicle telephone device further includes an active noise cancellation module within the housing and is configured to use the vehicle audio system to cancel noise in the vehicle. | 04-03-2014 |
Brian K. Smith, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20140137537 | Rotary Switch Assembly for Ion Propulsion System - A gridded ion propulsion system comprising two power controllers, four ion thrusters, and two switch assemblies. One switch assembly is connected to the two power controllers and to two of the four ion thrusters. The other switch assembly is connected to the two power controllers and to the other two ion thrusters. Each switch assembly has first and second switching states which can be selected to enable either power controller to supply power to any one of the four ion thrusters. Each switch assembly comprises a respective movable body and a respective multiplicity of switches which change state in unison when the movable body changes position. For example, the movable body may be a rotatable hollow shaft driven by a stepper motor. | 05-22-2014 |
Brian K. Smith, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20100306390 | MEMORY OVERLOAD PROTECTION - A method, system and program product for controlling memory overload for a computer system. The invention determines heap utilization of a server; determines a maximum session lifetime a configured percentile of at least one session; determines a traffic rate (comprised of an average traffic rate received from a proxy server and a variance of traffic rate received from a proxy server); and calculates a maximum traffic rate, wherein the maximum traffic rate determines the heap utilization at a maximum heap percentage. | 12-02-2010 |
Brian K. Sollenberger, Mukilteo, WA US
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20090112349 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AIRCRAFT - A system automatically moves large scale components of a vehicle such as an airplane, into final assembly alignment. A noncontact measurement system determines the locations of aerodynamically significant features on each of the components. The measured locations of the components are used to control an automated jacking system that includes assembly jacks for individually moving the components into assembly alignment. A system is provided for calculating the cruise configuration of the vehicle “as-built” and for transferring the cruise configuration into the vehicle where it is recorded in the form of a physical monument. | 04-30-2009 |
20110270571 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AIRCRAFT - A system automatically moves large scale components of a vehicle such as an airplane, into final assembly alignment. A noncontact measurement system determines the locations of aerodynamically significant features on each of the components. The measured locations of the components are used to control an automated jacking system that includes assembly jacks for individually moving the components into assembly alignment. A system is provided for calculating the cruise configuration of the vehicle “as-built” and for transferring the cruise configuration into the vehicle where it is recorded in the form of a physical monument. | 11-03-2011 |
Brian K. Sollenberger, Chicago, IL US
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20110276172 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AIRCRAFT - A system automatically moves large scale components of a vehicle such as an airplane, into final assembly alignment. A noncontact measurement system determines the locations of aerodynamically significant features on each of the components. The measured locations of the components are used to control an automated jacking system that includes assembly jacks for individually moving the components into assembly alignment. A system is provided for calculating the cruise configuration of the vehicle “as-built” and for transferring the cruise configuration into the vehicle where it is recorded in the form of a physical monument. | 11-10-2011 |
Brian K. Stefina, Waterford, MI US
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20090294722 | Contamination and flow control - The present invention is directed toward an anti-contamination arrangement for a valve having a valve housing, a bushing positioned in the valve housing, a valve member including a valve shaft and a valving portion operable for engaging a valve seat, slidably disposed through the bushing, and a supply port operably associated with the valve member. The valve also includes a control chamber controlled by the valving portion, and a valve seat positioned between the supply port and the control chamber. The valve member is operably associated with the valve seat for controlling the flow of fluid from the supply port to the control chamber upon the movement of the valve member in relation to the valve seat. There is also an anti-contamination arrangement positioned between the bushing and the valve shaft for collecting and removing contamination from the valve member. | 12-03-2009 |
20100186532 | Gear Shift Interlock - A gearshift interlock is provided including a first shift block operatively associated with at least one first synchronized gear. The first shift block has a detent and is movable between neutral and actuated positions. A second shift block is operatively associated with at least one second synchronized gear. The second shift block has a detent and is movable between neutral and actuated positions. A lockout member is provided wherein movement of one of the shift blocks from its neutral position toward its actuated position causes the shift block to urge the lockout member to engage the detent of the other one of the shift blocks. At least an outer surface of the lockout member has a hardness within a predetermined range, and each of the first and second shift blocks is hardened so as to impart a hardness within the predetermined range to at least a portion of the shift block. | 07-29-2010 |
20100230628 | SELF-RETAINING PLASTIC SNAP PLUGS - A plug for closing off a bore of a hydraulic spool type valve is provided. The plug includes a polymeric body having a plurality of integral projecting studs which have a snap fit engagement with an inward radial protrusion of the bore within the hydraulic valve. | 09-16-2010 |
20110203361 | SELF-RETAINING TARGET ASSEMBLY - A sensor target assembly is provided for a body having an axial bore. The sensor target assembly includes a polymeric alignment positioning cylinder for insertion into the bore. Target material is provided which is mounted to the alignment positioning cylinder. The alignment cylinder can optionally have annular barbs. | 08-25-2011 |
Brian K. Stewart, Hayes, VA US
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20100044069 | Asymmetric Dielectric Elastomer Composite Material - Embodiments of the invention provide a dielectric elastomer composite material comprising a plurality of elastomer-coated electrodes arranged in an assembly. Embodiments of the invention provide improved force output over prior DEs by producing thinner spacing between electrode surfaces. This is accomplished by coating electrodes directly with uncured elastomer in liquid form and then assembling a finished component (which may be termed an actuator) from coated electrode components. | 02-25-2010 |
Brian K. Tearse-Doyle, San Jose, CA US
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20140095856 | PINNING BOOT DATA FOR FASTER BOOT - Methods and apparatus are provided for reducing computer system boot up times in systems with composite HDD-SSD storage devices. Booting a computer system having a composite storage device that includes a magnetic storage device (HDD) and a solid state storage device (SSD) includes identifying boot data read from the magnetic storage device during an initial boot process, pinning the boot data to the solid state storage device, wherein pinning causes the boot data to be retained on the solid state storage device during movement of infrequently-used data from the solid state storage device to the magnetic storage device, and reading, by the computer system, the boot data from the solid state storage device during a subsequent boot process. Booting can also include moving infrequently accessed data from the solid state storage device to the magnetic storage device, and the boot data on the solid state storage device. | 04-03-2014 |
Brian K. Thompson, Vista, CA US
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20100099396 | REMOTE CONTROL OF DEVICES UTILIZING A MOBILE NETWORK - Providing for remote control of electronic devices at least in part utilizing a mobile radio access network (RAN) is disclosed herein. A control server is provided that can initiate an OTA message requesting control of a client device. The OTA message can be transmitted via the RAN to the client device, which can initiate a data network call upon receipt of the message. A data network address can be forwarded to the control server to facilitate data exchange between the server and client. The client can act upon and respond to commands issued by the server. As described herein, remote control of a client that does not maintain a persistent data network link can be conducted. Furthermore, key-mapping applications, DLL-based middle-ware, and other interface modules traditionally required to implement control of a remote device can be limited or avoided. | 04-22-2010 |
Brian K. Trebor-Macconnell, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140137501 | SELF-ADHESIVE PANEL AND METHOD - A panel includes a core and a layer of adhesive on top of a core of the panel. A release liner covers the layer of adhesive. The release liner includes segments configured so that any of the segments can be selectively individually removed, exposing corresponding sections of the layer of adhesive. | 05-22-2014 |
Brian K. Whisenant, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080215085 | Compliant Electrode for Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Device - A medical device for use in delivering RF energy to a tissue opening is disclosed. In one embodiment, the medical device comprises a compliant electrode. The compliant electrode can include a shape memory material, such as NITINOL, to facilitate the electrode having at least one relaxed orientation. The electrode can be deployed from a delivery shaft inside the left atrium, for example, of a heart through the delivery shaft. The electrode can be configured to substantially conform to the tissue proximate the tissue opening. After energy is applied to the tissue between the left and right electrodes, the left electrode can be removed from the left atrium by being received back into the delivery shaft and the delivery shaft thereafter removed from the opening. | 09-04-2008 |
20090112249 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Several embodiments are set forth of devices, systems and methods for modifying an atrial appendage such as a left atrial appendage (LAA). In one embodiment, a device includes a body that is collapsible and self-expanding. The body includes a textured surface with protruding portions and recessed portions. The body may be formed of a reticulated foam material and may exhibit a substantially spherical geometry or a truncated spherical geometry. The body may be substantially hollow. In one embodiment, portions of the textured surface may be metalized or have a coating placed thereon to enhance frictional engagement of the body with the atrial appendage wall. In another embodiment, a mesh bag is disposed within an LAA and one or more self-expanding bodies are disposed within the mesh bag. The mesh bag is then secured to retain the self-expanding bodies within the bag and the LAA. | 04-30-2009 |
20100004501 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method and system are provided for percutaneously gaining access to oxygenated blood with an anastomosis device and pumping such oxygenated blood to other arterial regions of the vascular system via an LVAD system. In one embodiment, a system may include an anastomosis device extending through an opening of the atrial septum. A filament may be coupled to the anastomosis device. A snare device may access the right atrium through the superior vena cava, grasp the filament, and withdraw the filament through the superior vena cava. The filament may then be used as a guide to direct a catheter, a conduit or some other structure into the right atrium of the heart via the superior vena cava. A flow path may be defined between the anastomosis device and an arterial location, such as in the aorta, such that at least some oxygenated blood may by-pass the left ventricle and be discharged into the aorta. | 01-07-2010 |
20110022079 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A medical device, system and method for modifying a left atrial appendage (“LAA”). The medical device system includes a tether anchored within the LAA and one or more tissue growth members or occluders configured to be slid over the tether and lodged within the LAA. With this arrangement, a physician may close-off the LAA with a selective number of tissue growth members to meet the varying LAA sizes as determined from imaging information while conducting the procedure. | 01-27-2011 |
20110093037 | COMPLIANT ELECTRODE FOR PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE DEVICE - A medical device for use in delivering RF energy to a tissue opening is disclosed. In one embodiment, the medical device comprises a compliant electrode. The compliant electrode can include a shape memory material, such as NITINOL, to facilitate the electrode having at least one relaxed orientation. The electrode can be deployed from a delivery shaft inside the left atrium, for example, of a heart through the delivery shaft. The electrode can be configured to substantially conform to the tissue proximate the tissue opening. After energy is applied to the tissue between the left and right electrodes, the left electrode can be removed from the left atrium by being received back into the delivery shaft and the delivery shaft thereafter removed from the opening. | 04-21-2011 |
20110130619 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method and system are provided for percutaneously gaining access to oxygenated blood with one or more anastomosis devices and pumping such oxygenated blood directly to the aorta adjacent to the right atrium or left atrium via a VAD system. In one embodiment, a VAD system can be implanted with open surgery. | 06-02-2011 |
20110213364 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR CLOSING A PATENT FORAMEN OVALE USING MECHANICAL STRUCTURES - A medical device is disclosed that can include a first atrial anchor, a first delivery shaft linked to the first atrial anchor, wherein the first delivery shaft is adapted to move the first atrial anchor, a second atrial anchor, a second delivery shaft linked to the second atrial anchor, wherein the second delivery shaft is adapted to move the second atrial anchor, and a biasing member linking either (i) the first atrial anchor to the first delivery shaft or (ii) the second atrial anchor to the second delivery shaft. The medical device can include an insulation material coupled to one or more of the first or second atrial anchors, or the first or second delivery shaft. A method for treating an internal tissue opening is also disclosed wherein a first and second electrode can be operated between unipolar and bipolar modes to initiate tissue damage, thereby inducing tissue regrowth. | 09-01-2011 |
20130030454 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method and system are provided for percutaneously gaining access to oxygenated blood with an anastomosis device and pumping such oxygenated blood to other arterial regions of the vascular system. In one embodiment, a system may include an anastomosis device extending through an opening of the atrial septum. A filament may be coupled to the anastomosis device. A snare access the right atrium through the superior vena cave, grasp the filament, and withdraw the filament through the superior vena cave. The filament may then he used as a guide to direct a catheter, a conduit or some other structure into the right atrium of the heart via the superior vena cava. A flow path may be defined between the anastomosis device and an arterial location, such as in the aorta, such that at least some oxygenated blood may by-pass the left ventricle and he discharged into the aorta. | 01-31-2013 |
20140114118 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method and system are provided for percutaneously gaining access to oxygenated blood with one or more anastomosis devices and pumping such oxygenated blood directly to the aorta adjacent to the right atrium or left atrium via a VAD system. In one embodiment, a VAD system can be implanted with open surgery. | 04-24-2014 |
20140277117 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A medical device, system and method for modifying a left atrial appendage (“LAA”). The medical device system includes a tether anchored within the LAA and one or more tissue growth members or occluders configured to be slid over the tether and lodged within the LAA. With this arrangement, a physician may close-off the LAA with a selective number of tissue growth members to meet the varying LAA sizes as determined from imaging information while conducting the procedure. | 09-18-2014 |
20150066074 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Several embodiments are set forth of devices, systems and methods for modifying an atrial appendage such as a left atrial appendage (LAA). In one embodiment, a medical device includes a frame member and a tissue growth member. The frame member includes a unitary, seamless central portion having a plurality of struts defining a multi-cellular structure and an anchoring system, the plurality of struts extending between and configured to self-expand and directly bias the anchor system to anchor the frame member at least partially within the LAA. With this arrangement, the tissue growth member is attached to the frame member to occlude the LAA. | 03-05-2015 |
Brian K. Wohltmann, Rosedale, MD US
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20090208819 | Rechargeable Battery Pack for Power Tools - A rechargeable battery pack comprises a battery having a high voltage side and a low voltage side, a positive terminal accessible external of the battery pack and connected to the high voltage side of the battery, a negative terminal accessible external of the battery pack and connected to the low voltage side of the battery, a control terminal accessible external of the battery pack, a switching element electrically connected between the control terminal and the high voltage side of the battery, and a control module operable to control the switching element so that the control terminal is selectively coupled to the high voltage side of the battery. | 08-20-2009 |
20100085021 | METHOD FOR STEPPING CURRENT OUTPUT BY A BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger is provided for implementing a charging method having a stepped output current. The battery charger includes: a power supply circuit that receives an AC input signal and outputs a DC output signal. The power supply circuit includes a power supply controller configured to receive a feedback signal indicative of current being output by the power supply circuit via an amplifier and operates to control current output by the power supply circuit in accordance with the feedback signal. A charger controller is interfaced with the power supply controller to implement a charging method having a stepped output current. The charger controller may set the output current level by adjusting gain of an operational amplifier having a negative feedback configuration with the feedback signal input to a non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier, where the charger controller sets the output current level by changing the resistance at an inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier. | 04-08-2010 |
Brian K. Wohltmann, Shrewsbury, PA US
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20120081074 | STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR FOR A BATTERY CHARGER - A method is provided for indicating state of charge of a battery being charged by a charger. The method includes: supplying a charging current from a battery charger to a battery pack; determining voltage of battery cells residing in the battery pack; and illuminating a visual indicator on the battery charger to indicate state of charge of the battery pack, where brightness of the visual indicator correlates to the voltage of the battery cells in the battery pack. | 04-05-2012 |
20140232326 | BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER PLATFORM FOR POWER TOOL SYSTEMS INCLUDING BATTERY PACK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - A battery pack and charger platform including a voltage coupling circuit comprising an input that receives an input voltage and an output that sends an output voltage, a voltage monitoring circuit having an input coupled to the voltage coupling circuit output and an output, and a power source having an input coupled to the voltage monitoring circuit output, the power source input receives an input voltage representative of a charge instruction. | 08-21-2014 |
20140340053 | STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR FOR A BATTERY CHARGER - A method is provided for indicating state of charge of a battery being charged by a charger. The method includes: supplying a charging current from a battery charger to a battery pack; determining voltage of battery cells residing in the battery pack; and illuminating a visual indicator on the battery charger to indicate state of charge of the battery pack, where brightness of the visual indicator correlates to the voltage of the battery cells in the battery pack. | 11-20-2014 |
Brian K. Zerba, Mount Marion, NY US
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20100138522 | MAPPING TOOL FOR CONFIGURING COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENTS - Configuring of a communications environment is facilitated. A mapping tool is provided that aids in the configuring of various components of a communications environment, such as an input/output (I/O) subsystem of the environment. Data generated from an order process and a logical configuration definition are used as input to the mapping tool. The tool performs mapping and generates as output a physical configuration definition, and optionally, one or more reports. The mapping tool has a manual function, as well as an automatic function. | 06-03-2010 |