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Lynn Amyx, Lodi, WI US
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20090104327 | Anti-Microbial Injection for Web Packaging Pasteurization System - Systems and methods for antimicrobial injection in a web packaging pasteurization system are provided. A pressurized mixture of pasteurizing medium and at least one antimicrobial agent is applied to the surfaces of a food product. According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one microbial agent is injected into and thereby mixed with the pressurized supply of pasteurizing steam prior to its discharge into a pressurized chamber and application to the food surfaces. Preferably, the mixture is introduced into the pressurized chamber at an inflow rate and vented from the chamber at an outflow rate that is slower than the inflow rate such that the pressure in the chamber increases to increase the temperature of the mixture to an effective temperature for killing bacteria. | 04-23-2009 |
Lynn Aurelius, San Diego, CA US
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20110298184 | O-Ring Apparatus With Integrated Tab and Method of Manufacturing Thereof - A tabbed O-ring, gasket or seal, made up of a shape such as a circumferential ring, and containing an integrated tab attached either on the outside of the seal, the inside of the seal, or attached both on the outside and inside of the seal, which facilitates the installation and removal of the tabbed O-ring for manufacturing and repair purposes. | 12-08-2011 |
Lynn Belote, Denville, NJ US
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20100310725 | NUTRITIONALLY APPROPRIATE MENU OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN - The present invention provides a nutritional methodology for optimizing the nutritional needs of a child that includes suggested combinations of food products from a range of foods having an optimal nutrition profile for meeting the nutritional needs of a child wherein two or more food products from the range may be combined to provide an optimal nutrition profile for meeting the nutritional needs of a child. The present invention further provides a kit and a shelf-stable product that employ the nutritional method for optimizing the nutritional needs of a child. | 12-09-2010 |
20110151205 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR NUTRITIONAL PACKAGING - Systems and methodologies for facilitating the proper case and feeding of children or others by parents or caregivers. Through visual cues on products, juxtaposed with corresponding textual descriptors, and color-coding, the technique of the present invention provides a ready tool to identify appropriate foods. Additionally, a ring protocol establishes a way to assure that not only appropriate foods are consumed but in an appropriate percentage and amount, thereby assuring parents and other caregivers that their charges are properly fed. | 06-23-2011 |
Lynn Brud, Middleton, WI US
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20110288520 | ABSORBENT GARMENT HAVING OUTER SHELL AND ADJUSTABLE ABSORBENT ASSEMBLY THEREIN - An absorbent garment having a garment-like outer shell and an absorbent assembly adapted for adjustable positioning therein is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the absorbent garment includes garment shell, at least one inner attachment member, and an absorbent assembly. The inner attachment member can be disposed at a waist region of the garment shell. The absorbent assembly can include a fastening component disposed at an end region, the first fastening component adapted for refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member. The inner attachment member can be configured such that a user may adjust a position of the refastenable engagement to the inner attachment member. | 11-24-2011 |
Lynn Chenowth, Rodeo, NM US
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20080302404 | Dust-proof end closure for contractible canopy - A foldable canopy cover can be automatically extended over the open top of a container. The canopy is supported by a series of arcuate booms transversally spanning the top of the container. Each boom is secured at opposite ends to a pair of train members riding on rails running along the lateral upper edges of the container. At the end of the covering movement, as the leading edge of the canopy approaches the end of the container, it is brought down flush with the container rim by contact between a cam ramp associated with the container and a roller pin on a lever supporting the leading edge of the canopy, in order to tightly close the open top. | 12-11-2008 |
20100219656 | Cabling arrangement for tarping systems - A tarp cover for a cargo compartment is wound up on a rotating drum translatably spanning the compartment. The tarp is unfurled from the drum by a motor-driven cable and spool assembly pulling the leading edge of the tarp. The tarp retracting mechanism comprises a coil spring coaxially mounted on an axle held within the drum. A single cable running through a series of pulleys and through the scroll's leading edge pull-rod automatically equalizes tension on both ends of the pull-rod. A central vaulted region of the tarp engages the drum allowing free edges to closely bear against lateral edges of the compartment. Tarp tautness is enhance by an over-the-edge lever action imparted by the oblong pull-rod sliders. Each pull-rod pulley has two degrees of rotation freedom. | 09-02-2010 |
20100276963 | Dust-proof end closure for contractible canopy - A foldable canopy cover ( | 11-04-2010 |
20110084513 | Internally tracked slider system for low profile contractible canopy - A canopy deployment and retraction mechanism particularly suited to cover the cargo compartment of an elongated vehicle such as a railroad car. Each of a series of tarpaulin-supporting, parallel bows has sliders at each end riding into a pair of funnel-shaped channels having their flat bases vertically secured to the upper inside lateral wall sections of the compartment. The spacing between the bases of the channels is lesser than the total length of a bow and its sliders and provides a degree of play in order to accommodate slight variations in the width of said compartment, and allow for self-centering of the cover. The shape of the channels allows for the placement of the cover retraction mechanisms such as cables and sliders within the outer periphery of the container, reducing bulk. The downward slope of the channel lower side further improves the evacuation of debris under the wiping action of the traveling sliders. The upward slope of the channel upper side further improves the sealing of the deployed canopy against the intrusion of rain water. | 04-14-2011 |
20110198880 | Locking mechanism for cargo compartment cover - In a hauling vehicle having a cargo compartment that can be covered by a pliable sheet canopy deployable from a reel mounted at one end of the compartment, a mechanism located at the opposite end of the compartment automatically grabs and locks a rod commonly found at the leading edge of the canopy. The locking mechanism is automatically released upon actuation of the very switch that triggers the retracting of the canopy. Pincer prongs automatically swing around opposite end sections of the rod and are immobilized by spring-biased pins. The pins are pulled back by solenoids energized upon actuation of the switch. | 08-18-2011 |
Lynn Chock, Berkeley, CA US
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20150313330 | Portable Seating Device - A portable seating device for outdoor use. The present invention includes a seat removably attachable to a pair of poles, such as hiking poles, via connectors disposed on opposing ends of the seat. In one embodiment, the connectors are closed loop straps. In operation, the poles are placed into the ground at an angle relative to the ground and the connectors are secured to the top portions of the poles, thereby suspending the seat therebetween. When a user is seated on the seat, the user's weight prevents the poles from shifting, holding the seat in place. | 11-05-2015 |
Lynn Choi, Seoul KR
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20090207748 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS USING RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK - A communication method and apparatus is disclosed that uses a received signal strength indicator (RSSI). In a sensor network including a plurality of nodes, a first node of the plurality of nodes receives a signal transmitted from a second node of the plurality of nodes, at least once. The first node also manages a link state with the second node according to the RSSI of the received signal. Therefore, the first node can receive signals from the plurality of nodes and then predict whether the second node moves. The first node can also predict a link state after the second node is moved so that communication can be performed through a link in a good state. Accordingly, the communication quality and the network performance of a network are enhanced. | 08-20-2009 |
20090207783 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS USING VIRTUAL SINK NODE IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK - A communication method and apparatus using a virtual sink node in a wireless sensor network, in which location information about a destination node is acquired by a source node. If the location of the destination node is out of a transmission range of the source node, data including the location information about the destination node are transmitted from the source node to one of nodes adjacent to the source node, where the one node is typically closest to the destination node. The data are transmitted from the one node to another one of nodes adjacent to the one node, where another node is closest to the destination node, until the destination node is located within a transmission range of the one node. If the destination node is located within the transmission range of the one node, the data are transmitted from the one node to the destination node. | 08-20-2009 |
20110051645 | SENSOR NETWORK SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a communication method and system for sensor network. In reporting event occurrence in a real-time sensor network application, a cycle time is divided into an event announcement period and a data transmission period to provide real-time transmission performance and energy efficiency. Each of the periods is again divided into the number of slots equal to the maximum depth of a network. Respective nodes sequentially operate according to their depths in a routing tree during the event announcement period to receive the signal transmitted from the lower node. To remove sleep delay, a slot next to the signal reception slot becomes a signal transmission slot. A node sensed an event transmits a signal informing event occurrence during its signal transmission slot, and this signal includes only the address of the transmission node. When a signal does not exist in the event announcement period, no traffic occurs in the data transmission period and the upper nodes maintain a sleep state. When a signal is transmitted during the event announcement period, nodes transmitting/receiving a corresponding signal operate during the data transmission period to transfer data packets. | 03-03-2011 |
20110138023 | PROGRAMMING METHOD OF NETWORK NODES IN SENSOR NETWORK AND OPERATING METHOD OF SENSOR NETWORK - Provided is a programming method of network nodes in sensor network. The programming method receives a code to be programmed in the network nodes. The programming method determines the kind of the received code. The programming method selects a programming scheme according to the determined kind of the code. The programming method programs the received code in the network nodes based on the selected programming scheme. | 06-09-2011 |
Lynn Cifka, Traverse City, MI US
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20130193643 | Board Game - A game, including a game board having a path between homelessness and having a home, the path having a plurality of spaces; and a game piece for showing a player's position on said path. A method of playing a game, including: providing a game board having a path between homelessness and having a home, the path having a plurality of spaces; and a game piece for showing a player's position on said path; and moving said piece along said path. | 08-01-2013 |
Lynn Clingo, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20130317266 | OIL PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method of producing oil is disclosed. The method can include providing a naturally occurring or synthetically produce hydrocarbon source material. The method can also include physically degrading the hydrocarbon source material into small pieces. The method can further include heating the hydrocarbon source material indirectly to a temperature sufficient to gasify hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon source material and release the hydrocarbons from the source material. Additionally, the method can include capturing the hydrocarbons released from the source material, separating the hydrocarbons into like components, and collecting the like hydrocarbon components. | 11-28-2013 |
Lynn Cunningham, Atlanta, GA US
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20150039332 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS - The present invention includes techniques for providing multilevel simulations for healthcare delivery systems. Computational methods may be used to transform the healthcare delivery market to a more efficient model. Multilevel simulations may provide the means to explore a wide range of possibilities, enabling the early identification of good ideas and the discarding of bad ones. This enables simulating the behavior of, among other things, health care policies, strategies, plans, and management practices prior to roll out to avoid, for example, higher-order and unintended consequences. | 02-05-2015 |
Lynn Cuthriell, San Francisco, CA US
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20160125000 | HISTORY PRESERVING DATA PIPELINE - A history preserving data pipeline computer system and method. In one aspect, the history preserving data pipeline system provides immutable and versioned datasets. Because datasets are immutable and versioned, the system makes it possible to determine the data in a dataset at a point in time in the past, even if that data is no longer in the current version of the dataset. | 05-05-2016 |
Lynn Dadeppo, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20090044378 | Safety Device for Vehicle Door Latch Systems - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 02-19-2009 |
20100320777 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH WITH MOTION RESTRICTION DEVICE PROHIBITING RAPID MOVEMENT OF OPENING LEVER - In a vehicle door latch, a motion restriction device is coupled to an auxiliary pawl that is connected to the pawl of a ratchet and pawl combination. The auxiliary pawl must be actuated by one or more release levers in order to actuate the pawl and release the ratchet from a striker-containing position and open the latch. Because the only criterion for selectively prohibiting movement of the auxiliary pawl is its speed, it is possible to prevent the latch from unintentionally opening in a crash situation regardless of the direction the inertial forces of the crash are applied to the latch or the release levers therein or the outside or inside handles. | 12-23-2010 |
20110133495 | Safety Locking Device for Vehicle Door - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch for a vehicle closure panel, having at least three lock states all of which are achieved using a single control member. The control member may be movable to at least three positions to achieve the lock states. A single motor may be used to move the control member between the positions. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch that is movable to a safety locking position, wherein the inside and outside door levers are disabled and wherein the pawl is prevented from releasing the ratchet. The safety locking position may be used when the vehicle controller senses an impending crash or that a crash is occurring as a way of inhibiting inadvertent opening of the vehicle closure panel (e.g. a vehicle door). After the crash, if it is desired to exit the vehicle, structure may be provided that permits an occupant to move the inside door lever once to move the pawl blocking member to the pawl unblocking position and a second time to open the vehicle closure panel. | 06-09-2011 |
20110233943 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
20120181800 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 07-19-2012 |
20140320654 | DEVICE WITH A CAMERA UNIT - The invention relates to a device with a camera unit, serving to take pictures of the outside of a motor vehicle, and a lid element movable via a drive between a closed position, in which the lid element covers an opening of the device and an open position, in which the lid element exposes the opening, wherein in the closed position of the lid element the camera unit is inaccessible from the outside behind the lid element and in the open position of the lid element pictures can be taken. According to the invention provision is made for the lid element to be an actuating element for the camera unit in order to move the camera unit between an idle position and an operating position. | 10-30-2014 |
Lynn Dadeppo, Waterford, MI US
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20150091310 | Safety Locking Device For Vehicle Door - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch for a vehicle closure panel, having at least three lock states all of which are achieved using a single control member. The control member may be movable to at least three positions to achieve the lock states. A single motor may be used to move the control member between the positions. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch that is movable to a safety locking position, wherein the inside and outside door levers are disabled and wherein the pawl is prevented from releasing the ratchet. The safety locking position may be used when the vehicle controller senses an impending crash or that a crash is occurring as a way of inhibiting inadvertent opening of the vehicle closure panel (eg. a vehicle door). After the crash, if it is desired to exit the vehicle, structure may be provided that permits an occupant to move the inside door lever once to move the pawl blocking member to the pawl unblocking position and a second time to open the vehicle closure panel. | 04-02-2015 |
Lynn Doucette-Stamm, Framingham, MA US
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20090017054 | NUCLEIC ACID AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCES RELATING TO STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS - The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from | 01-15-2009 |
20090074806 | NUCLEIC ACID AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCES RELATING TO STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS - The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from | 03-19-2009 |
20090148890 | Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to streptococcus pneumoniae for diagnostics and therapeutics - The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from | 06-11-2009 |
20090215149 | Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to Streptococcus pneumoniae for diagnostics and therapeutics - The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from | 08-27-2009 |
20130078271 | NUCLEIC ACID AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCES RELATING TO STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS - The invention provides methods of treating subject with polypeptides having at least 80% identity to SEQ ID NO: 5326. The methods stimulate an immune response in the subject and provide methods for prevention and treatment of pathological conditions resulting from bacterial infection. | 03-28-2013 |
20140255443 | Nucleic Acid And Amino Acid Sequences Relating To Streptococcus Pneumoniae For Diagnostics And Therapeutics - The invention provides methods of treating subject with polypeptides having at least 80% identity to SEQ ID NO: 5326. The methods stimulate an immune response in the subject and provide methods for prevention and treatment of pathological conditions resulting from bacterial infection. | 09-11-2014 |
Lynn Essman, Cedar Park, TX US
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20090262129 | EXTENDING THE GAMUT COLOR GENERATION IN A DISPLAY - In a display system, a color gamut of the displayed images is extended by adding one or more primary colors lying outside a tristimulus color space triangle to a Red, Green, Blue (RGB) system, modulating light emitted by both light sources lying inside the tristimulus color space triangle and light sources lying outside the tristimulus color space triangle, and adding a non-tristimulus vertex to construct an extended-gamut polygon. The display system adds one or more primary colors to the RGB system, which lie outside the tristimulus color space triangle but within a CIE (International Commission on Illumination) color space. | 10-22-2009 |
Lynn Fetzer-Westmeister, Shelby, OH US
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20110132634 | OUTLET COVER WITH INTEGRAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An outlet cover may comprise a plate member adapted to cover and be secured to a power outlet, the plate portion including at least one fastener aperture and at least one outlet aperture; and at least one supporting structure extending from the plate portion, the supporting structure selected from the group consisting of a shelf portion, a hook, and a recess configured to receive an electronic device. If the supporting structure is a shelf member, the shelf member may extend approximately ninety degrees from the plate member, may be monolithic with the plate member, and/or may include a non-slip surface. The shelf portion further may comprise an extension member, which increases the distance between the shelf and the plate member. | 06-09-2011 |
Lynn Fisher, San Jose, CA US
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20090313905 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY OF CMP POLISHING PADS - Polishing pads made up of individual polishing elements that protrude through holes in a guide plate are assembled by cascading a number of such polishing elements through a stack of assembly boxes in each of which are located the guide plates such that the polishing elements pass from an uppermost assembly box in the stack to a lowermost assembly box in the stack and in each respective assembly box of the stack are distributed over a respective guide plate therein. Accordingly, at least some of the polishing elements are captured within holes of the respective guide plates in the respective assembly boxes. The cascading may be initiated by displacement of the stack of assembly boxes about a pivot and the distribution of the polishing elements within the assembly boxes may be initiated by lateral displacement of the assembly boxes in the stack. | 12-24-2009 |
Lynn Fliger, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140158845 | Photographic and video mounting plate with deployable attachment point - A mounting plate for securing a photographic and video device to a stabilizing element. The mounting plate is affixed to the device using a fastener and includes a deployable attachment member movable between a retained position and deployed position. In the retained position, the mount is usable and attachable to a stabilizing element. In the deployed position, the mount is attachable to a strap or similar element using the attachment member. The device allows a user to easily and quickly affix the mount to both a strap and a stabilizing element. | 06-12-2014 |
Lynn Fliger, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20140209767 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR USE WITH A WATER HEATER - A mounting bracket for mounting a temperature sensor, a gas valve, a power delivery unit, a controller and/or any other suitable object or device to a water heater tank. An illustrative but non-limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a polymeric body that has a sensor portion configured to receive a temperature sensor. The sensor portion may have a distal end that extends into and supports the temperature sensor within the water heater tank, and may include a shell disposed over at least a portion of the sensor portion. | 07-31-2014 |
Lynn Fox, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20150181983 | WRAP AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME - A decorative and/or practical wrap according to the present invention comprises an elongated strip of material having opposed ends and a central portion in between, a body providing a slot therethrough, the width of the slot at least equal to the width of the strip, and portions of both ends of the strip secured to the body with the central portion extending through the slot slidable therein, thereby forming two loops wherein increasing the size of one loop decreases the size of the other loop. | 07-02-2015 |
Lynn Garbee, Weston, CT US
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20100332263 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING A CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SOLUTION - An apparatus for providing contract compliance may include processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a contract provision corresponding to a contract defining a responsibility of a payor with respect to payment of a first class of claim, and transform the contract provision, based on rule compliance information defining processing actions to be performed in response to corresponding criteria, into a claim processing rule in a format of a claim adjudication rule associated with a second class of claim. A corresponding method and computer program product are also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
Lynn Godbersen, Winterset, IA US
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20090281855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE BEEF CATTLE MARKETPLACE - A system and method for dynamically marketing cattle is provided comprising a buyer interface, a producer interface, a network, and a cattle information server. The cattle information server receives information from the buyer interface defining a plurality of demand profiles at least one which contains information specifying a first pre-conditioning program. The cattle information server also receives information from the producer interface defining a supply profile that specifies a second pre-conditioning program and stores the demand profiles and supply profile in a database. The cattle information server searches the database to determine if one or more of the demand profiles match the supply profile based at least in part on a comparison of the first and second pre-conditioning programs and identifies at least one demand profile in response to a match between the supply profile and the demand profile. | 11-12-2009 |
Lynn Greetis, East Lansing, MI US
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20100194663 | VARIABLE FREQUENCY PATCH ANTENNA - A patch antenna system comprises a patch antenna having a patch spatially separated from a ground plane; a plurality of pins interposed between the patch and the ground plane selectively connecting the patch to the ground plane; and a control module operably coupled to the plurality of pins and operable to set an operating frequency characteristic of the patch antenna by selectively connecting the patch to the ground plane with one or more of the plurality of pins. | 08-05-2010 |
Lynn Hanamura, Folsom, CA US
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20150013174 | Chic Stick - A shaving device is disclosed that provides a safe and convenient way for women to shave their legs, and minimizes having to bend over to reach legs and toes. The shaving device comprises a handle component, a razor, and a securing component that secures the razor to the handle component. Further, the handle component comprises two spaced apart connectors for attaching the securing component to the handle component and an elongated groove for stabilizing the razor. The razor is positioned in the elongated groove and then secured with the securing component to the handle component for use. An end of the handle component can also comprise a cord that acts as a handle to hang the shaving device when not in use. | 01-15-2015 |
Lynn Hemans, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20140278800 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING LOCATION ESTABLISHMENT SEVERITY IDENTIFICATION - A computer system for real-time generation of location establishment severity profile alert based on aggregated quality-data corresponding to a plurality of location establishments is provided herein. A computer system provides for the electronic intake, and aggregate analysis of quality-data for establishment locations. Quality-data is accessed from one or more sources, and corresponds to multiple establishment locations. The system stores quality-data events identifying received quality-data, with a stored representation of a quality-data event's severity level. The system aggregates the stored quality-data events for example by calculating aggregate severity values associated with groups of establishment locations. In some embodiments, quality-data and/or aggregate severity values are normalized according to one or more factors, such as historic geographic data. Resulting aggregate data is then provided, such as through a graphical user interface that graphically codes regions according to their aggregate severity values. | 09-18-2014 |
Lynn Kardls US
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20140102511 | ASSEMBLY FOR COLLECTING LIGHT - Disclosed is a novel solar collecting assembly that in which more than one mirror and/or photovoltaic is linked mechanically so that many mirrors share a few actuators, rather than equipping each mirror with individual actuators. One example includes a set of structures, such as poles or pipes. Each of the support structures has a first end and a second end, and each of the support structures is associated with at least one solar collecting assembly. A first set of cables is arranged to move the solar collecting assemblies in a first direction, each of the first set of cables includes a set of first alignment fittings disposed thereon. The first end of each of the solar collecting assemblies is attached to one of the first alignment fittings in the first set of cables. A second set of cables arranged to move the solar collecting assemblies in a second direction. | 04-17-2014 |
Lynn Katon, Independence, OR US
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20090037946 | Dynamically displaying content to an audience - A method of dynamically displaying content to an audience is disclosed. The method includes displaying content to the audience wherein at least a portion of the audience is proximate a display means, capturing a plurality of responses from the audience, aggregating the plurality of responses and dynamically updating the displayed content based on the aggregated plurality of responses. | 02-05-2009 |
Lynn Keenliside, Lucan CA
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20100249570 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGER AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AN IMAGER - A photoacoustic imaging apparatus is provided for medical or other imaging applications and also a method for calibrating this apparatus. The apparatus employs a sparse array of transducer elements and a reconstruction algorithm. Spatial calibration maps of the sparse array are used to optimize the reconstruction algorithm. The apparatus includes a laser producing a pulsed laser beam to illuminate a subject for imaging and generate photoacoustic waves. The transducers are fixedly mounted on a holder so as to form the sparse array. A photoacoustic (PA) waves are received by each transducer. The resultant analog signals from each transducer are amplified, filtered, and converted to digital signals in parallel by a data acquisition system which is operatively connected to a computer. The computer receives the digital signals and processes the digital signals by the algorithm based on iterative forward projection and back-projection in order to provide the image. | 09-30-2010 |
20130338474 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGER AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AN IMAGER - A photoacoustic imaging apparatus is provided for medical or other imaging applications and also a method for calibrating this apparatus. The apparatus employs a sparse array of transducer elements and a reconstruction algorithm. Spatial calibration maps of the sparse array are used to optimize the reconstruction algorithm. The apparatus includes a laser producing a pulsed laser beam to illuminate a subject for imaging and generate photoacoustic waves. The transducers are fixedly mounted on a holder so as to form the sparse array. A photoacoustic (PA) waves are received by each transducer. The resultant analog signals from each transducer are amplified, filtered, and converted to digital signals in parallel by a data acquisition system which is operatively connected to a computer. The computer receives the digital signals and processes the digital signals by the algorithm based on iterative forward projection and back-projection in order to provide the image. | 12-19-2013 |
Lynn Kirby-Mello, Pasadena, CA US
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20100141984 | THROUGHPUT ESTIMATE BASED UPON DOCUMENT COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS - A method receives a print job and analyzes the complexity of the print job to generate complexity factors. The method performs raster image processing (RIP) on the print job and records the time taken to perform the raster image processing of each page of the print job. This generates “RIP times.” In addition, the method records the size of each page of the print job to generate “page sizes.” Then the method prints the print job and records the time it took to process the print job. Then the method determines how each of the complexity factors, the RIP times, and the page sizes contributed to the time it took to process the print job. This generates “complexity factor time values.” The method prints a report of the complexity factor time values detailing how each of the complexity factors contributed to the time it took to process the print job. | 06-10-2010 |
Lynn Landmesser, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20100009444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTOR PATHWAYS - A light-sensitive G-protein coupled receptor includes a light sensitive extracellular domain and a heterologous intracellular domain capable of modulating an intracellular signaling pathway. | 01-14-2010 |
Lynn Lashbrook, Dearborn, MI US
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20080258507 | SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A TRIM EDGE FOR A VEHICLE ROOF WINDOW - A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip the wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner. | 10-23-2008 |
20100127536 | SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A TRIM EDGE FOR A VEHICLE ROOF WINDOW - A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip that wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner. | 05-27-2010 |
Lynn Lin, Diamond Bar, CA US
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20100290738 | Mode Scrambling Apparatus for Multimode Fiber - Apparatus and methods for scrambling optical modes in multimode fibers to achieve uniform light distribution in guided multi-mode light for various applications. | 11-18-2010 |
Lynn Mcroy, Doylestown, PA US
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20130267970 | SINGLE PLANE TISSUE REPAIR PATCH - A novel single plane tissue repair patch is disclosed. The patch has a base member with an opening therethrough, and a closure member associated with the opening. The mesh may be used in open surgical procedures for hernia repairs and other repairs of body wall defects. | 10-10-2013 |
Lynn Megeney, Ottawa CA
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20090042795 | Cardiac stem cell proliferation proteins, fragments thereof and methods of modulating stem cell proliferation and differentiation - The present invention provide cardiac stem cell proliferation proteins and fragments thereof that promote proliferation and/or differentiation of cardiac stem cells. Also provided are methods of treating subjects with heart disease or defects, the methods comprising administering a cardiac stem cell proliferation protein or a fragment thereof to the subject in need of such treatment. | 02-12-2009 |
20120065176 | TREATMENT OF MUSCLE DISEASE CHARACTERIZED BY INSULIN RESISTANCE - It is reported herein that certain muscle diseases and conditions, including forms of muscular dystrophy, are characterized by impaired insulin-dependent signaling in the muscle tissue, in essence, a form of insulin resistance. The present disclosure relates to therapeutic agents, compositions and methods for treating a muscle disease or condition characterized by impaired insulin-dependent signaling by targeting components of the defective insulin signaling pathway. The disease or condition may be treated by administering a therapeutic agent that activates the insulin signaling pathway, in particular, therapeutic agents that act post-insulin receptor to modulate intracellular effector molecules. An exemplary modulator is metformin. Metformin may be administered alone or may be co-administered with another therapeutic agent for treating the muscle disease or condition, such as a corticosteroid. | 03-15-2012 |
Lynn Muzik, Cupertino, CA US
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20140287972 | CLEANING, DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, AND BLEACHING COMPOSITION FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL APPLIANCES - A dental appliance disinfecting composition which includes a chloramine bleaching agent and an amino acid. | 09-25-2014 |
20150258231 | DISINFECTING COMPOSITION FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL APPLIANCES - A composition for disinfecting removable dental appliances, which includes a chloramine bleaching agent, and an amino-substituted alkylsulfonic acid. | 09-17-2015 |
Lynn Muzik, Los Gatos, CA US
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20090042756 | Dental Appliance Cleansing Composition - A novel and safe composition has been discovered that is effective for cleaning dental appliances (e.g. removable braces, retainers, dentures, etc.). This composition bleaches, disinfects, and deodorizes the appliance, while removing plaque that has accumulated on the appliance during wear. The composition comprises a chloramine bleaching agent that liberates hypochlorous acid upon contact with water, a surfactant, a water-soluble carboxylic acid and an alkaline base to produce effervescence and regulate pH, a sequestering agent for alkaline earth metal ions, a drying agent, and an indicator dye that signifies the end of the cleansing process. In a preferred method of using this invention, the premixed components are added to water, and the dental appliance is submerged in the resulting effervescent solution until a color change indicates that cleaning is complete. This invention provides a safe, effective, and convenient method for cleansing and disinfecting dental appliances. | 02-12-2009 |
Lynn Neviaser, Rixeyville, VA US
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20080254427 | Talking Memory Book - The talking memory book has front and rear covers, a plurality of pages bound between the covers, and an audio system and audio system control panel, preferably mounted in the rear cover, for recording and playing back a recorded message. The audio system control panel includes electrical switches connected to the control circuit for triggering the audio system to record or play back a message associated with the at least one page. The audio system can also be configured as a digital audio system to accept downloaded audio files. | 10-16-2008 |
Lynn Nuhfer, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100128834 | ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS WITH IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS WITH IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE - Articles, such as tubing or strips, which have excellent corrosion resistance to water or steam at elevated temperatures, are produced from alloys having 0.2 to 1.5 weight percent niobium, 0.01 to 0.45 weight percent iron, at least one additional alloy element selected from 0.02 to 0.8 weight percent tin, 0.05 to 0.5 weight percent chromium, 0.02 to 0.3 weight percent copper, 0.1 to 0.3 weight percent vanadium, 0.01 to 0.1 weight percent nickel, the balance at least 97 weight percent zirconium, including impurities, wherein the alloy may be fabricated from a process of forging the zirconium alloy into a material, beta quenching the material, forming the material by extruding or hot rolling the material, cold working the material with one or a multiplicity of cold working steps, wherein the cold working step includes cold reducing the material and annealing the material at an intermediate anneal temperature of 960°-1105° F., and final working and annealing of the material. The articles formed also show improved weld corrosion resistance with the addition of chromium. | 05-27-2010 |
Lynn Petcoff, London CA
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20140124550 | TOTE APPARATUS - A tote apparatus to enable a user to carry at least one article. The tote apparatus includes a handle portion and one or more receptacle portions secured to the handle portion, for at least partially defining one or more pockets located between the receptacle portion(s) and the handle portion. The tote apparatus also includes one or more divider elements for at least partially dividing the pocket into two or more compartments. The divider element extends between an inner side thereof secured or releasably attachable to the handle portion, and an outer side thereof releasably attachable or secured to the receptacle portion. | 05-08-2014 |
Lynn Puana, Kamuela, HI US
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20110068917 | Emergency Notification Apparatus - An emergency notification system includes a single-motion user input device and a processor in data communication therewith. The system includes an input jack for connecting the processor to a communication network for allowing communication between the processor and an emergency response entity. A microphone and a speaker are in data communication with the processor. The processor includes programming for causing the processor to actuate the microphone and the speaker to allow audio communication between a user and the emergency response entity through the communication network upon activation of the single-motion user input device. | 03-24-2011 |
Lynn Robbins, Wiggens, MS US
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20160031509 | Personal Protection Assembly - A personal protection assembly for protecting a user from foreign objects includes a clamp that may be coupled to a vehicle. A mount is movably coupled to the clamp. A pole is selectively coupled to the mount. The pole is retained on the vehicle such that the pole is positioned proximate a driver of the vehicle. A rod is coupled to and extends away from the pole. A wire is coupled to the rod. The wire may capture a foreign object when the vehicle is in motion. | 02-04-2016 |
Lynn Schilling-Benz, Fairport, NY US
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20080239061 | FIRST PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - In accordance with this invention, there is provided a first portable communication device for communicating with a second portable communication device, the first portable communication device including a communication module for transmitting and receiving video and audio information; an electronic display; a first image capture device for capturing an image of a first scene; a second image capture device for capturing an image of a second scene different from the first scene and way that is responsive to a user command for transmitting images of either the first or second scene or a combination thereof to the second portable communication device. | 10-02-2008 |
20080300010 | PORTABLE VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and device for adapting a display image on a hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device. The device includes a camera for capturing a digital video and/or still image of a user, means for adjusting the captured digital image in response to poor image capture angle of said image capture device so as to create a modified captured digital image; and means for transmitting said modified captured digital image over a wireless communication network to a second hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device. | 12-04-2008 |
20090102763 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH CAPTURE CAPABILITIES - An image capture and display device is described. The device includes a liquid crystal display panel, which can switch between two states, a display state and the capture state. Wherein at least a portion of the display and a switchable diffuser become transparent in the capture state. One or more image capture devices are located behind the display. Holes or windows are provided in the backlight for the image capture devices to capture images of the scene in front of the device when in the capture state. | 04-23-2009 |
20120081500 | PORTABLE VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and device for adapting a display image on a hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device. The device includes a camera for capturing a digital video and/or still image of a user, means for adjusting the captured digital image in response to poor image capture angle of said image capture device so as to create a modified captured digital image; and means for transmitting said modified captured digital image over a wireless communication network to a second hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device. | 04-05-2012 |
20130257966 | TESTING OF NOZZLES USED IN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A system for testing one or more nozzles in a nozzle plate includes a fixture for holding the nozzle plate, a gas input device for jetting gas through the nozzle, and a first stationary schlieren optical system for producing a light-intensity representation of a gas stream jetted from the nozzle. An image capture device can capture one or more images of the light-intensity representation or the light-intensity representation can be projected onto a screen. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257967 | TESTING OF NOZZLES USED IN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A method for testing a nozzle in a nozzle plate includes jetting gas through the nozzle and forming one or more light-intensity representations of a gas stream jetted from the nozzle using at least one stationary schlieren optical system. One or more images can be captured of the one or more light-intensity representations of the gas stream jetted from the nozzle. Alternatively, respective light-intensity representations of the gas stream jetted from the nozzle can be projected onto a screen. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257968 | TESTING OF NOZZLES USED IN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A method for testing a nozzle in a nozzle plate includes setting an angle of the nozzle plate with respect to an optical axis of a schlieren optical system to a first angle, jetting gas through the nozzle, forming a first light-intensity representation of the gas stream jetting from the nozzle using the schlieren optical system, and capturing a first image of the first light-intensity representation. The angle of the nozzle plate with respect to the optical axis of the schlieren optical system is then adjusted to a different second angle. A second light-intensity representation of the gas stream jetting from the nozzle is formed using the schlieren optical system and a second image of the second light-intensity representation is then captured. The first and second images can be analyzed to determine whether the nozzle is functioning properly. | 10-03-2013 |
Lynn Shlau, Santa Monica, CA US
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20110238754 | ORGANIZING SOCIAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION ON A SITE - A system and method for organizing social activity information on a website is disclosed. The system comprises a feed serving module and a presentation module. The feed serving module is configured to receive social activity of at least a first user from at least one third-parity source. The feed serving module aggregates the social activity information to form aggregated social activity information. The presentation module is communicatively coupled to the feed serving module and is configured to receive the aggregated social activity information from the feed serving module. The presentation module generates feed display associated with the aggregated social activity information and sends feed display to a client for display to a second user. | 09-29-2011 |
Lynn Smith, Holland, MI US
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20110068071 | Shelving System - A shelving system includes a frame with vertical frame members and cross braces, a shelf with three-sided perimeter groove and under-shelf groove, a wire perimeter shelf support engaging the perimeter groove and vertical frame members, and a wire under-shelf support constructed to engage the under-shelf groove and the vertical legs in a stable arrangement. The assembled shelving system does not require tools or separate fasteners for assembly, and assembly is quick, easy and intuitive, yet allows for flexibility, customization, and adaptation for different uses and desired aesthetics. A variety of very different shelving systems can be constructed by purchasing different frames, shelves, and accessories. The system can be leaned against a wall at an angle, or fastened vertically against a wall. Shelves are angularly adjustable, height adjustable, and replaceable. A pair of systems angled against each other form a free standing arrangement, and can support a header panel therebetween. | 03-24-2011 |
Lynn Swanner, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20110010194 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEDICAL CARE - Methods and systems for tracking medical care are described. In an example embodiment, a method for emergency care tracking, comprises entering a chief complaint into an electronic file in a computing system, assigning a chief complaint point value based on the chief complaint, associating the chief complaint point value to the electronic file in the computing system, determining a further point value based on additional treatment, assigning the further point value based on the determination, adding, using a processor, the further point value to the chief complaint point value to generate a total point value, determining, using a processor, a level of service based on the total point value, and communicating, over an electromagnetic communication channel, the level of service to a billing system. | 01-13-2011 |
20130035959 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEDICAL CARE - Methods and systems for tracking medical care are described. In an example embodiment, a method for ambulatory care tracking, comprises entering a chief complaint into an electronic file in a computing system, assigning a chief complaint point value based on the chief complaint, associating the chief complaint point value to the electronic file in the computing system, determining a further point value based on patient education, assigning the further point value based on the determination, adding, using a processor, the further point value to the chief complaint point value to generate a total point value, determining, using a processor, a level of service based on the total point value, and communicating, over an electromagnetic communication channel, the level of service to a billing system. | 02-07-2013 |
Lynn Teitel, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140268687 | Lighting Device and Method of Making a Bicycle Light With Increased Visibility and Flexible Mounting System - A light device includes a light engine. A plurality of petals extends radially outward from the light engine. A trim is disposed over the petals and light engine. An installation card is disposed between the trim and the petals and includes an elongated opening. A strap extends through the elongated opening of the installation card. A light-emitting diode is connected to the light engine. A support component is formed on a surface of the petals. The strap includes a hook surface and a loop surface opposite the hook surface. The installation card includes a second elongated opening formed near an edge of the installation card and a third opening formed in a central region of the installation card. A plurality of straps includes a width of the straps being less than a width of the elongated opening. The plurality of straps includes a zip tie. | 09-18-2014 |
Lynn Tewinkel, Minnetonka, MN US
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20100204742 | PATIENT CONTROLLED ATRIAL SHOCK THERAPY - An implanted cardiac device detects an atrial arrhythmia and provides periodically updated atrial arrhythmia status as long as the arrhythmia is ongoing. A patient may request an indication of ongoing atrial arrhythmia status from external to the patient using a patient activator. The patient activator may include a magnet for closing a reed switch in the implanted device to provide the request or may provide the request over a telemetry link to the implanted device. The implanted device may provide the requested atrial arrhythmia status and other information in the form of an audible tone produced by the implanted device or as a message telemetered from the implanted device to the patient activator. The patient activator may include a tone detector and display for providing a visual indication of the atrial arrhythmia status indication. The magnet activator may also be employed to request or withhold atrial shock therapy. | 08-12-2010 |
Lynn Toedte, Anacortes, WA US
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20130047546 | SPRING BOLT HANGER - A spring bolt hanger comprising a barrel, a bolt positioned within the barrel, a retainer associated with the bolt, and a spring positioned in the barrel between the retainer and a first end of the barrel, said spring configured to bias the bolt away from the first end of the barrel. The spring bolt hanger has two distinct operative configurations. In the retracted configuration the spring bolt hanger has the bolt retracted into the barrel. In the extended configuration the bolt is extended from the barrel and is accessible outside of the concrete surface for use as an attachment point. The spring bolt hanger may be selectively moved between operative configurations. Also disclosed are methods of using a spring bolt hanger to attach an object to a concrete surface. | 02-28-2013 |
Lynn Trahey, Clarendon Hills, IL US
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20100035153 | Multi-component intermetallic electrodes for lithium batteries - Multi-component intermetallic negative electrodes prepared by electrochemical deposition for non-aqueous lithium cells and batteries are disclosed. More specifically, the invention relates to composite intermetallic electrodes comprising two or more compounds containing metallic or metaloid_elements, at least one element of which can react with lithium to form binary, ternary, quaternary or higher order compounds, these compounds being in combination with one or more other metals that are essentially inactive toward lithium and act predominantly, but not necessarily exclusively, to the electronic conductivity of, and as current collection agent for, the electrode. The invention relates more specifically to negative electrode materials that provide an operating potential between 0.05 and 2.0 V vs. metallic lithium. | 02-11-2010 |
20100227220 | LITHIUM-OXYGEN (AIR) ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND BATTERIES - This invention provides a lithium-oxygen or lithium-air electrochemical cell comprising a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a porous activated positive electrode comprising lithium-rich electrocatalytic materials suitable for use in lithium-oxygen (air) cells and batteries. The activated positive electrode is produced by activating a precursor electrode formed from a material comprising one or more metal oxide compounds of general formula xLi | 09-09-2010 |
20150180027 | MULTI-COMPONENT INTERMETALLIC ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES - Multi-component intermetallic negative electrodes prepared by electrochemical deposition for non-aqueous lithium cells and batteries are disclosed. More specifically, the invention relates to composite intermetallic electrodes comprising two or more compounds containing metallic or metaloid elements, at least one element of which can react with lithium to form binary, ternary, quaternary or higher order compounds, these compounds being in combination with one or more other metals that are essentially inactive toward lithium and act predominantly, but not necessarily exclusively, to the electronic conductivity of, and as current collection agent for, the electrode. The invention relates more specifically to negative electrode materials that provide an operating potential between 0.05 and 2.0 V vs. metallic lithium. | 06-25-2015 |
Lynn Van Erden, Livermore, CA US
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20100144539 | HIGH PRESSURE PARALLEL FIXED BED REACTOR AND METHOD - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels, the housing defining a pressure chamber, wherein the housing is configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants. | 06-10-2010 |
20140038855 | High Pressure Parallel Fixed Bed Reactor and Method - Apparatus and methods provide rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels, and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels. The housing defines a pressure chamber configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The apparatus is used for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants. | 02-06-2014 |
Lynn Vendl, Woodridge, IL US
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20090018003 | ROLLING PIN - Rolling pins of the present invention generally have a core, a rolling surface disposed on the outer surface of the core, a shaft that extends through the core, a first handle, and a second handle. The shaft has a first handle section, a second handle section, and a central section, and also has a shaft length greater than the core length. The handles are removably connected to the handle sections of the shaft. Preferably, the handle sections of the rolling pin shaft have locking features, and the handles have catches that releasably engage the locking features. The rolling surface is made from, or contains, thermoplastic elastomer. In at least some embodiments, the rolling surface can be a sleeve that slides onto the outer surface of the core and is secured to the ends of the core by end caps. | 01-15-2009 |
20090059715 | PASTRY BLENDER - A pastry blender that includes a handle, a plurality of arcuate cutting wires attached to the handle, and a plurality of arcuate blending wires that are also attached to the handle. The pastry blender can also include a scraper that removably connects to the cutting wires and the blending wires. | 03-05-2009 |
Lynn Vendl, Woodbridge, IL US
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20090056440 | ADJUSTABLE MEASURING CUP - Adjustable measuring cups include a housing having a peripheral wall having an open upper end, an outer surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface. The adjustable measuring cups also include a platform slidably movable within the housing, and an adjustment wheel rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the housing. The platform has an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of connecting rods can be connected to the adjustment wheel, and can also be connected to the lower surface of the platform. The measuring volume of an adjustable measuring cup can be defined by the open upper end, the inner surface of the housing and the upper surface of the platform. The platform slidably moves when the adjustment wheel is rotated, thereby adjusting the measuring volume of the measuring cup. | 03-05-2009 |
Lynn Wang, Fremont, CA US
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20140215415 | AUTOMATED DESIGN LAYOUT PATTERN CORRECTION BASED ON CONTEXT-AWARE PATTERNS - A process and apparatus are provided for automated pattern-based semiconductor design layout correction. Embodiments include scanning a drawn semiconductor design layout to determine a difficult-to-manufacture pattern within the drawn semiconductor design layout based on a match with a pre-characterized difficult-to-manufacture pattern, determining a corrected pattern based on a pre-determined correlation between the corrected pattern and the pre-characterized difficult-to-manufacture pattern, and replacing the difficult-to-manufacture pattern with the corrected pattern within the drawn semiconductor design layout. | 07-31-2014 |
20140282301 | STITCH INSERTION FOR REDUCING COLOR DENSITY DIFFERENCES IN DOUBLE PATTERNING TECHNOLOGY (DPT) - Methodology enabling a reduction in a density difference between two complementary exposure masks and/or windows of a layout and an apparatus for performing the method are disclosed. Embodiments include: determining a layer of an IC design having features to be resolved by first and second masks; determining a difference of density by comparing a first density of a first set of the features with a second density of a second set of the features; determining a region on the layer of a first feature to be resolved by the first mask; and inserting, within the region, a polygon to be resolved by the second mask based on the difference of density. | 09-18-2014 |
20150286763 | PATTERN MATCHING FOR PREDICTING DEFECT LIMITED YIELD - Methods and apparatuses for pattern-based methodology for CAA and defect limited yield analysis are disclosed. Embodiments may include matching one or more patterns within a layer of an integrated circuit design layout to one or more pre-characterized patterns within a pattern library, determining respective critical areas of the one or more patterns based on respective pre-characterized critical areas of the one or more pre-characterized patterns, and predicting a defect limited yield of the layer based on the respective pre-characterized critical areas. | 10-08-2015 |
Lynn Wang, Katy, TX US
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20130115009 | LATERAL BUCKLING MITIGATION APPARATUS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH SUBSEA CONDUITS - Disclosed are systems and methods for controlling lateral deformation and reducing axial displacement, also referred to as walking, of a subsea conduit such as a pipeline for conveying produced hydrocarbon fluids. The systems and methods include the installation of rolling assemblies on the conduit at predetermined locations. The rolling assemblies include elements for forming rolling modules rotatable with respect to the conduit. Also disclosed is a system for monitoring displacement of the conduit over time. | 05-09-2013 |
Lynn Wu, Suzhou, Jiangsu CN
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20160058195 | ELECTRIC AND MECHANICAL STRETCHING APPARATUS FOR MOVABLE SOFA - The invention is refer with an electromechanical stretching apparatus of a convertible sofa, which consisting of a mechanical stretching apparatus and an electric actuator, the mechanical stretching apparatus being provided with an electrically-driven connecting rod, wherein, the electric actuator consists of a motor, a motor connecting tube, a motor movable slider, and a motor head fixing part, the motor adopted is a motor with a guide rail, the motor movable slider is installed on the guide rail of the motor, the motor head is rotationally connected through a second rotor shaft to the motor head fixing part fastened on the electrically-driven connecting rod, the motor connecting tube is connected to the motor movable slider through a first rotor shaft and the motor connecting tube is fastened on the mechanical stretching apparatus. The said motor connecting tube is fastened on a linkage part of the mechanical stretching apparatus. The said first rotor shaft and the second rotor shaft are both a bolt. By changing the electronic driving device, the invention increases automaticity and comfort of the convertible sofa, and improves installation, removal, maintenance, and operation efficiency of an electric actuator of the convertible sofa. | 03-03-2016 |
Lynn Zuellig, Frankenmuth, MI US
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20120008762 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED SERVICES NETWORK CALL CENTER - A networking system and method for assisting a user. The system includes a call center with a plurality of representatives. The user establishes communication with one of the representatives and communicates a problem to the representative. The representative enters the problem into a database including a plurality of affiliates and affiliate information. The database identifies an assistance category and prioritizes a list of affiliates as a function of the affiliate information, the assistance category and the user's information. The representative and the user then select one of the affiliates, and the representative sends the user's information to the selected affiliate. After the referral, the representative follows up with the user to ensure that the service provided by the affiliate was satisfactory. | 01-12-2012 |