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Albert J. Lang, Landing, NJ US
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20080209686 | Furniture glide protective devices - A furniture glide protective device comprised of a laminated material comprised of an exterior surface made of synthetic fibers, a middle neoprene portion, and an interior surface made of nylon web meshing; wherein said laminated material is tubular-shaped having an opening on one end for insertion on the furniture leg and a surface on the opposite end to protect the floor; and a fastening mechanism for securing and locking said tubular shaped material over the furniture glide on the leg of a chair and/or table; and related method for securing a furniture glide and protecting a floor surface from scratching by furniture. | 09-04-2008 |
Amy W. Lang, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20100108813 | PASSIVE DRAG MODIFICATION SYSTEM - A micro-array surface that provides for drag reduction. In one aspect, an aerodynamic or hydrodynamic wall surface that is configured to modify a fluid boundary layer on the surface comprises at least one array of micro-cavities formed therein the surface. In one example, the interaction of the micro-cavities with the boundary layer of the fluid can delay transition of the fluid over an identical smooth surface without the micro-cavities. | 05-06-2010 |
Amy Warncke Lang, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20110274875 | PASSIVE DRAG MODIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a micro-array surface that provides for drag reduction. An aerodynamic or hydrodynamic wall surface that is configured to modify a fluid boundary layer on the surface is provided. The wall surface has at least one array of micro-cavities formed therein the surface. In various examples, the interaction of the micro-cavities with the boundary layer of the fluid can control separation, reduce surface drag, and/or delay transition of the fluid over an identical smooth surface without the micro-cavities. | 11-10-2011 |
20150017385 | PASSIVE DRAG MODIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a micro-array surface that provides for drag reduction. An aerodynamic or hydrodynamic wall surface that is configured to modify a fluid boundary layer on the surface is provided. The wall surface has a plurality of cavities defined therein the surface. In various examples, the interaction of the cavities with a flow of fluid relative to the wall surface is configured to form a plurality of stable, embedded cavity vortices such that a partial slip condition is produced over the wall surface. | 01-15-2015 |
Anthony Lang, Delray Beach, FL US
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20090195344 | CONTACTLESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS COUPLER - The embodiments of the present invention provide a non-contact data connection that is adaptable to transmit data across an air gap. The data connection includes a first substrate ( | 08-06-2009 |
Arthur V. Lang, Maplewood, MN US
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20090188061 | HEATED FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE CLEANING SYSTEM - A system for cleaning a hot food preparation surface is provided. According to an embodiment, the system includes a cleaning tool including a handle and a detachable base. In one embodiment the handle and detachable base comprise a polymeric material, where the melting point of the polymeric material in the handle is lower than the melting point of the polymeric material in the base. According to another embodiment, the system includes a scrubbing pad support member that is configured to engage and secure a scrubbing pad and connect the scrubbing pad to a handle or a base of a cleaning tool. In some embodiments, the handle of the tool is constructed to be reused numerous times whereas the detachable accessories, e.g., the scrubbing pad support member and/or a scrubbing pad, are constructed to be disposable. A method of molding the scrubbing pad support member is also provided. A method of cleaning is also provided wherein the cleaning tool is used with liquid or solid cleaners to clean a hot food preparation surface. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199868 | HEATED FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE CLEANING PAD - A heated surface cleaning pad that can be attached to a bottom portion of a hand tool configured to be used to scrub a heated food preparation surface. According to an embodiment, the cleaning pad is configured to clean a hot griddle surface that has a number of parallel raised ridges. According to another embodiment, the cleaning pad includes a non-woven construction that is impregnated with abrasive particles and/or a liquid cleaner or a dissolvable solid cleaner. In addition, a method of cleaning a hot food preparation surface is provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of attaching a scrubbing pad to a cleaning tool, contacting the openings in the cleaning surface of the scrubbing pad with the raised ridges of a griddle surface, and scrubbing the griddle surface with the pad until the surface is clean. Moreover, a method of constructing a cleaning pad for cleaning a hot griddle surface is also provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes binding pad elements together such that a cleaning end of the cleaning pad is comprised of end portions of adjacently arranged scrubbing elements. | 08-13-2009 |
20110253742 | ENCLOSURE FOR USE WITH A GRAVITY FED FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - An enclosure for use with a gravity fed fluid dispensing system includes a housing comprising a base member and a cover member, and an actuator movably connected with the housing and arranged to rotate the bottle within the housing. | 10-20-2011 |
20130037206 | ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER FOR SINGLE HAND OPERATION - An adhesive tape dispenser is provided that includes a lower housing ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130327850 | NOZZLE TIPS AND SPRAY HEAD ASSEMBLIES FOR LIQUID SPRAY GUNS - Removable nozzle tips, spray head assemblies including the nozzle tips and liquid spray guns that include the nozzle tips are described herein. The removable nozzle tips provide and define both the liquid nozzle openings and the center air outlets for the center air of the liquid spray guns and the spray head assemblies. The nozzle tips are removably attached over a liquid nozzle port formed in the spray head assembly and/or on the spray gun platform or body using any suitable attachment mechanism. The removable nozzle tips can be removed from the liquid spray gun or the spray head assembly without disturbing the remainder of the spray gun or the spray head assembly. | 12-12-2013 |
20140130827 | CLEANING PAD WITH SUPPORT BODY - A resilient cleaning pad with a support body a portion of which is mechanically secured in a slit-like cavity of the cleaning pad. | 05-15-2014 |
Bill Lang, Clearwater, FL US
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20100147232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY IN COMBUSTION ENGINES - An application for a system and method for generating browns gas (mixture of oxygen and hydrogen) from a direct current power source is disclosed. The browns gas is mixed with fossil fuels such as gasoline, ethanol and diesel before combustion in a combustion engine. In such, the efficiency of the combustion engine is improved while reducing emissions of pollutants. A unique grid arrangement is immersed in an electrolyte for generating browns gas. The grid assembly includes conductive plates that are insulated and interspersed between positively biased plates and negatively biased plates, thereby improving the efficiency of the electrolysis. | 06-17-2010 |
Brent Lang, Seattle, WA US
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20100107101 | IN-DOCUMENT FLOATING OBJECT RE-ORDERING - Techniques are disclosed herein for re-ordering floating objects in an electronic document. An electronic document having floating objects is displayed in a first mode. Each floating object has an x-y location in the document and has a position on a z-order stack. In the first mode the floating objects are displayed in an x-y plane based on the z-order stack. Then, the electronic document is displayed in a second mode in which the electronic document is depicted as x-y plane slices. Each x-y plane slice corresponds to one position on the z-order stack. The x-y plane slices are displayed in particular order to depict the position of the floating objects on the z-order stack. A re-ordering of the x-y plane slices is displayed based on a request. Then, the electronic document is displayed in the first mode again based on the re-ordering of the x-y planes. | 04-29-2010 |
Brent M. Lang, Seattle, WA US
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20100011308 | Text box numbering and linking visual aids - A graphical user interface is disclosed for tracking and managing the use of text boxes by providing visual aids that make it easy for a user to see which text boxes are linked to which, as well as the order of text boxes in a linked chain. The present system also makes it easy to track the creation and breaking of linked text box chains. | 01-14-2010 |
Brien R. Lang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100037696 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE PRELOAD FOR SCREWS FOR DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus are provided for determining the preload in a dental implant system. The preload is determined by transmitting a sonic impulse, which is preferably an ultrasonic impulse, at a predetermined frequency to the head of the implant screw through a transducer, which may be incorporated into the head of the screw, the head of a wand which generates the sonic impulse, or the transducer and pulse-generating instrumentation may be incorporated into a torque generating instrument used to tighten the screw. The preload is determined by measuring the delay between the first and second reflections through the preloaded screw to determine a preload value and comparing that value with a pre-established baseline value for the screw, and comparing the difference with a predetermined table of values to determine the preload on the screw. | 02-18-2010 |
20110226062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE PRELOAD FOR SCREWS FOR DENTAL IMMPLANT SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus are provided for determining the preload in a dental implant system. The preload is determined by transmitting a sonic impulse, which is preferably an ultrasonic impulse, at a predetermined frequency to the head of the implant screw through a transducer, which may be incorporated into the head of the screw, the head of a wand which generates the sonic impulse, or the transducer and pulse-generating instrumentation may be incorporated into a torque generating instrument used to tighten the screw. The preload is determined by measuring the delay between the first and second reflections through the preloaded screw to determine a preload value and comparing that value with a pre-established baseline value for the screw, and comparing the difference with a predetermined table of values to determine the preload on the screw. | 09-22-2011 |
Brook W. Lang, Issaquah, WA US
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20110055005 | System and Method of Delivering Ads - An ad delivery and payment system over a wide area network wherein a system server which transmits ads to end users via their mobile devices who then completes a sales transactions for a good or service at the advertiser's store. The system server then reviews the advertiser's sales transactions database for customers names that match the names of end users who received the ads. The system includes an end user database that contains a plurality of end users signed up for the service and an advertiser's database containing a plurality of advertisers signed up for the service. When an ad is delivered to an end user, the name of the end user the nature of the ad and the name of the end user is recorded in the advertiser's ad delivery folder. When a customer completes a sales transaction using his or her credit or debit card, the name of the customer and the purchased product(s) or service(s) are recorded in the advertiser's sales transaction folder. A name matching software program and a query software program are then used to filter and sort the names to find matching names. In necessary, the query software program may use different filtering factors to create more accurate matching results. A report is then generated showing the total number of end users who completed a transaction is prepared which is used to determine the total revenue generated and the return on investment for the advertising campaign. | 03-03-2011 |
Bruce A. Lang, Maxwell, IA US
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20080311096 | Combinations of Cry1Ab and Cry1Fa as an insect resistance management tool - Compositions for controlling lepidopteran insects use Cry1Fa and Cry1Ab core toxin containing proteins in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance. | 12-18-2008 |
20140182018 | Combinations of Cry1Ab and Cry1Fa as an insect resistance management tool - Compositions for controlling lepidopteran insects use Cry1Fa and Cry1Ab core toxin containing proteins in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance. | 06-26-2014 |
Christian Lang, Walled Lake, MI US
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20110071771 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING A TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID INJECTOR USED IN A HOT ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods of estimating a fluid injector tip temperature. A controller having a processor and a memory supplies a current to a coil of a fluid injector, a resistance of the coil is measured when the current is supplied to the coil, a coil temperature is determined based on the measured resistance, and a tip temperature of a fluid injector tip is estimated based on the determined coil temperature. | 03-24-2011 |
Christopher J. Lang, New Tripoli, PA US
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20110221019 | Silicon-Based Schottky Barrier Detector With Improved Responsivity - A planar, waveguide-based silicon Schottky barrier photodetector includes a third terminal in the form of a field plate to improve the responsivity of the detector. Preferably, a silicide used for the detection region is formed during a processing step where other silicide contact regions are being formed. The field plate is preferably formed as part of the first or second layer of CMOS metallization and is controlled by an applied voltage to modify the electric field in the vicinity of the detector's silicide layer. By modifying the electric field, the responsivity of the device is “tuned” so as to adjust the momentum of “hot” carriers (electrons or holes, depending on the conductivity of the silicon) with respect to the Schottky barrier of the device. The applied potential functions to align with the direction of momentum of the “hot” carriers in the preferred direction “normal” to the silicon-silicide interface, allowing for an increased number to move over the Schottky barrier and add to the generated photocurrent. | 09-15-2011 |
David John Lang, Southbury, CT US
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20100210500 | Personal Wash Compositions Comprising Specific Blends of Saturated (Hydrogenated) Oil to Unsaturated Triglyceride Oils - The present invention provides personal wash compositions where blends of triglyceride oils are specifically formulated to provide functional benefits. Specifically when formulated to have specific blend of saturated to unsaturated oils, perfect balance between, on the one hand, spreadability and deposition and, on the other hand, retention of excellent framing, is achieved. | 08-19-2010 |
David R. Lang, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090258613 | Systems, Methods and Devices for Dual Closed Loop Modulation Controller for Nonlinear RF Amplifier - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, systems, methods and devices are configured to facilitate RF envelope amplitude control. For example, a RF envelope amplitude control system comprises: a RF amplifier, wherein the RF amplifier is associated with a feedback device that is configured to create a first feedback signal representing the power in an RF output signal; a transmit waveform generator configured to generate a reference waveform signal; an adaptive table waveform generator configured to compare the reference waveform signal and the first feedback signal and to create a second feedback signal based on that comparison; and a loop filter configured to combine the reference waveform signal, the first feedback signal, and the second feedback signal to form an amplifier control signal, wherein the amplifier control signal is provided to the RF amplifier to adjust the RF output signal to conform to a specified RF envelope. | 10-15-2009 |
20120178389 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DUAL CLOSED LOOP MODULATION CONTROLLER FOR NONLINEAR RF AMPLIFIER - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, systems, methods and devices are configured to facilitate RF envelope amplitude control. For example, a RF envelope amplitude control system comprises: a RF amplifier, wherein the RF amplifier is associated with a feedback device that is configured to create a first feedback signal representing the power in an RF output signal; a transmit waveform generator configured to generate a reference waveform signal; an adaptive table waveform generator configured to compare the reference waveform signal and the first feedback signal and to create a second feedback signal based on that comparison; and a loop filter configured to combine the reference waveform signal, the first feedback signal, and the second feedback signal to form an amplifier control signal, wherein the amplifier control signal is provided to the RF amplifier to adjust the RF output signal to conform to a specified RF envelope. | 07-12-2012 |
David V. Lang, Madison, NJ US
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20090148979 | FABRICATING APPARATUS WITH DOPED ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS - A method includes forming a semiconducting region including polyaromatic molecules on a surface of a substrate. The method also includes forming over the region a substantially oxygen impermeable dielectric layer. The act of forming a semiconducting region includes exposing the molecules to oxygen while exposing the molecules to visible or ultraviolet light. | 06-11-2009 |
Douglas J. Lang, Arden Hills, MN US
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20090287270 | SELF-CALIBRATING RATE-ADAPTIVE PACEMAKER - A system and method for automatically adjusting the operating parameters of a rate-adaptive cardiac pacemaker. In accordance with the method, maximum exertion levels attained by the patient are measured at periodic intervals and stored. The stored maximum exertion levels may then be used to update a long-term maximal exertion level, and the slope of the rate-response curve is adjusted to map the updated long-term maximal exertion level to a maximum allowable pacing rate. The stored maximum exertion levels may also be used to update a sensor target rate which is used to adjust the slope of the rate response curve. | 11-19-2009 |
20100023075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMING - A system and method of enabling detection enhancements selected from a plurality of detection enhancements. In a system having a plurality of clinical rhythms, including a first clinical rhythm, where each of the detection enhancements is associated with the clinical rhythms, the first clinical rhythm is selected. The first clinical rhythm is associated with first and second detection enhancements. When the first clinical rhythm is selected, parameters of the first and second detection enhancements are set automatically. A determination is made as to whether changes are to be made to the parameters. If so, one or more of the parameters are modified under user control. | 01-28-2010 |
20120004696 | SELF-CALIBRATING RATE-ADAPTIVE PACEMAKER - A system and method for automatically adjusting the operating parameters of a rate-adaptive cardiac pacemaker. In accordance with the method, maximum exertion levels attained by the patient are measured at periodic intervals and stored. The stored maximum exertion levels may then be used to update a long-term maximal exertion level, and the slope of the rate-response curve is adjusted to map the updated long-term maximal exertion level to a maximum allowable pacing rate. The stored maximum exertion levels may also be used to update a sensor target rate which is used to adjust the slope of the rate response curve. | 01-05-2012 |
20120046704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMING - A system and method of enabling detection enhancements selected from a plurality of detection enhancements. In a system having a plurality of clinical rhythms, including a first clinical rhythm, where each of the detection enhancements is associated with the clinical rhythms, the first clinical rhythm is selected. The first clinical rhythm is associated with first and second detection enhancements. When the first clinical rhythm is selected, parameters of the first and second detection enhancements are set automatically. A determination is made as to whether changes are to be made to the parameters. If so, one or more of the parameters are modified under user control. | 02-23-2012 |
20140350619 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMING - A system and method of enabling detection enhancements selected from a plurality of detection enhancements. In a system having a plurality of clinical rhythms, including a first clinical rhythm, where each of the detection enhancements is associated with the clinical rhythms, the first clinical rhythm is selected. The first clinical rhythm is associated with first and second detection enhancements. When the first clinical rhythm is selected, parameters of the first and second detection enhancements are set automatically. A determination is made as to whether changes are to be made to the parameters. If so, one or more of the parameters are modified under user control. | 11-27-2014 |
Duane Lang, Tyler, TX US
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20080245436 | Beverage dispenser with apparatus for lifting and transferring loads - An apparatus for lifting a load and transferring the load to an inverted orientation for placement includes a fixed frame, a first moveable frame slidably connected to the fixed frame to move longitudinally relative thereto, a second moveable frame sidably connected to the first moveable frame to move longitudinally relative thereto upon movement of the first moveable frame relative to the fixed frame, and a load platform pivotally connected to the second moveable frame so as to allow rotation of the load platform and a load carried thereon so as to invert the orientation of the load. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus for lifting and transferring is integrated with a beverage dispenser for lifting a large water bottle to the top of the dispenser, and inverting and placing the water bottle on the dispenser for use. In another embodiment a mobile lifting apparatus is provided. | 10-09-2008 |
Eric Lang, Mcminnville, TN US
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20090084385 | Oxygen Face Mask With Incorporated Access - The present invention is a multi-purpose oxygen face mask having a self-closable port, integral with the surface of said mask shell, configured to receive a tube or implement that passes through the mask shell and maintains delivery of oxygen. | 04-02-2009 |
20090101142 | Nasal Cannula - The present invention is a nasal oxygen supply cannula and head support structure, having a tube with a proximal end connected to an oxygen supply and a distal end connected to a nosepiece having a one or more intra-nasal oxygen delivery output ports, a head support on the head of a patient, and a mechanism for securing the cannula to the cap. | 04-23-2009 |
Eric G. Lang, Yarrow Point, WA US
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20110316853 | TELEPRESENCE SYSTEMS WITH VIEWER PERSPECTIVE ADJUSTMENT - Described herein is a telepresence system where a real-time a virtual hologram of a user is displayed at a remote display screen and is rendered from a vantage point that is different than the vantage point from which images of the user are captured via a video camera. The virtual hologram is based at least in part upon data acquired from a sensor unit at the location of the user. The sensor unit includes a color video camera that captures 2-D images of the user including surface features of the user. The sensor unit also includes a depth sensor that captures 3-D geometry data indicative of the relative position of surfaces on the user in 3-D space. The virtual hologram is rendered to orientate the gaze of the eyes of the virtual hologram towards the eyes of a second user viewing the remote display screen. | 12-29-2011 |
20130321564 | PERSPECTIVE-CORRECT COMMUNICATION WINDOW WITH MOTION PARALLAX - A perspective-correct communication window system and method for communicating between participants in an online meeting, where the participants are not in the same physical locations. Embodiments of the system and method provide an in-person communications experience by changing virtual viewpoint for the participants when they are viewing the online meeting. The participant sees a different perspective displayed on a monitor based on the location of the participant's eyes. Embodiments of the system and method include a capture and creation component that is used to capture visual data about each participant and create a realistic geometric proxy from the data. A scene geometry component is used to create a virtual scene geometry that mimics the arrangement of an in-person meeting. A virtual viewpoint component displays the changing virtual viewpoint to the viewer and can add perceived depth using motion parallax. | 12-05-2013 |
20140098183 | CONTROLLED THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMMUNICATION ENDPOINT - A controlled three-dimensional (3D) communication endpoint system and method for simulating an in-person communication between participants in an online meeting or conference and providing easy scaling of a virtual environment when additional participants join. This gives the participants the illusion that the other participants are in the same room and sitting around the same table with the viewer. The controlled communication endpoint includes a plurality of camera pods that capture video of a participant from 360 degrees around the participant. The controlled communication endpoint also includes a display device configuration containing display devices placed at least 180 degrees around the participant and display the virtual environment containing geometric proxies of the other participants. Placing the participants at a round virtual table and increasing the diameter of the virtual table as additional participants are added easily achieves scalability. | 04-10-2014 |
Eric R. Lang, Ottumwa, IA US
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20100111712 | HYDRAULIC PUMP CONTROL ARM AND METHOD - Adjustable control arms for dual path hydrostatic pumps have first and second arms interconnected by an eccentric mechanism with a common pivot point on a pivotal control input shaft for the pumps. The control arms are adjusted at a minimal pump output such as 500 r.p.m. by varying the eccentric to achieve equal r.p.m. The throw of the pump arms is adjusted at a maximum pump output r.p.m., such as approximately 4000 r.p.m., to achieve uniform tracking, steering, and directional control from the dual path hydrostatic pumps. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric Ryan Lang, Ottumwa, IA US
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20100107588 | Agricultural Baler - An agricultural baling machine that includes a rotating element, a plunger, a guiding channel and a linking element. The plunger has a pivoting point. The pivoting point travels in the guiding channel. The guiding channel defines the longitudinal axis. The linking element is connected between the rotating element and the plunger. The plunger has a face configured to have a line of loading. The line of loading is generally normal to the longitudinal axis. The line of loading shifts across the face as the linking element drives the plunger generally in a direction corresponding to the longitudinal axis. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric Ryan Lang, Donnellson, IA US
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20090152828 | Steering Assist For A Rear Caster Wheel On A Work Machine - A work machine includes a frame, at least one drive wheel carried by the frame, at least one caster wheel assembly carried by the frame, and at least one turn assist arrangement. Each turn assist arrangement is coupled between the frame and a corresponding caster wheel assembly. Each turn assist arrangement is configured to bias the corresponding caster wheel assembly during an operator commanded turn, and to be overridden by forces applied by the ground to the caster wheel assembly. | 06-18-2009 |
20100108413 | Entire Machine Jog Drive - A work machine jog drive includes a jog motor configured to operate components of the work machine primary drive system in a slow controllable manner to operate performance system components of the work machine for adjustment, maintenance and other purposes. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115902 | Tractor And Baler Interaction System - An agricultural power control system including a moving element, a power source, a signal generating element and a torque modifying device. The moving element is configured to engage a quantity of crop material in a cyclical manner. The power source conveys power to the moving element. The signal generating element is configured to provide a signal relating to an anticipated quantity of crop material prior to the moving element engaging the quantity of crop material. The torque modifying device is configured to cause the power source to alter an amount of torque delivered to the moving element dependent upon the signal. | 05-13-2010 |
Erin Lang, Orlando, FL US
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20100229277 | Children's Garment - A garment for children or infants is disclosed. The garment includes a pair of arm sleeves attached to opposing sides of a torso portion that is configured to envelop the arms of a child, wherein the torso portion is configured to encircle a child's torso and includes a front panel that may be opened and closed along a longitudinal edge disposed at about the centerline of the torso portion. A pair of pant legs attached to the torso portion include a zipper chain that runs from the lower portion of a first pant leg up to the torso portion and back down a second pant leg of the pair of pant legs. A zipper slider is used to open and close the zipper chain. A protective fabric flap is secured on the interior portion of the garment along a first edge of the zipper chain and orientated to cover the zipper chain so that the child or infant's skin is protected from zipper teeth as the zipper chain is being opened and closed. | 09-16-2010 |
Florian Lang, Colchester, VT US
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20080235995 | LACE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace. | 10-02-2008 |
20090019734 | LACE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace. | 01-22-2009 |
20090152835 | STRAP FOR SNOWBOARD BOOTS OR BINDINGS - A binding or boot strap is provided that allows a rider to easily, rapidly and/or effectively tighten and/or loosen the strap about his or her boot. The strap includes a boot-engaging strap portion that engages with an engagement strap coupleable to the boot, as may be the case with boots used for step-in bindings, or to the binding, as may be the case with strap-type bindings. An arrangement for facilitating tightening/loosening of the two strap pieces so that a rider can slip his or her foot into or out from the boot or fasten the boot to or loosen it from a snowboard binding is also provided. In one embodiment, this arrangement includes a tightening element, such as for example a cord, lace or strap, suitably coupled to one or both strap portions such that a rider can pull on the tightening element to move the strap pieces relative to each other and tighten the strap. The tightening arrangement may be configured with a mechanical advantage whereby the force applied to the tightening element results in a greater force applied to the strap. To take up any excess amount of tightening element after the strap has been tightened, a retraction device, such as a self-winding spool, may be utilized. To separate the strap from the boot or binding, a hook and catch arrangement may be employed. | 06-18-2009 |
20090194972 | FOOTBED FOR GLIDING BOARD BINDING - A method and apparatus for providing a gliding board binding, such as a snowboard binding. The binding may include an adjustment indicator that allows for determination of a longitudinal position of the base relative to a gliding board, heel-to-toe position of the base relative to a gliding board and/or an angular position of the base relative to a gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board. The adjustment indicator may be included with a footbed that is removable from a binding base, e.g., that includes a foot engagement member to secure a rider's foot to the binding and board. A removable footbed may include a toe portion that is adjustable in position relative to a heel portion of the footbed. A gliding board may include a channel for mounting a binding that is arranged in the board core so that no portion of the board core is located on top or bottom sides of the channel, and instead so the top and bottom reinforcement layers are located above and below the channel. | 08-06-2009 |
20100101114 | LACE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may to be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace. | 04-29-2010 |
20100219613 | FOOTBED FOR GLIDING BOARD BINDING - A method and apparatus for providing a gliding board binding, such as a snowboard binding. The binding may include an adjustment indicator that allows for determination of a longitudinal position of the base relative to a gliding board, heel-to-toe position of the base relative to a gliding board and/or an angular position of the base relative to a gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board. The adjustment indicator may be included with a footbed that is removable from a binding base, e.g., that includes a foot engagement member to secure a rider's foot to the binding and board. A removable footbed may include a toe portion that is adjustable in position relative to a heel portion of the footbed. A gliding board may include a channel for mounting a binding that is arranged in the board core so that no portion of the board core is located on top or bottom sides of the channel, and instead so the top and bottom reinforcement layers are located above and below the channel. | 09-02-2010 |
20110232132 | LACE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace. | 09-29-2011 |
Frederick Christopher Lang, Sugar Hill, GA US
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20090119981 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BRIQUETTING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system and method for briquetting solid fuel before or after treatment with electromagnetic energy. In the system and method, solid fuel is transported through a continuous feed solid fuel treatment facility, treated using electromagnetic energy, and briquetted after treatment. | 05-14-2009 |
20090272028 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention, a method of heat treating a solid fuel briquette may include heating the solid fuel briquette using energy from at least one of a heat furnace or an electromagnetic energy system of a solid fuel treatment facility as the solid fuel briquette is moved through the treatment facility to a specified internal temperature, and sealing the heat-treated solid fuel briquette in a vessel for a duration of time. | 11-05-2009 |
Gerard William Lang, Baltimore, MD US
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20090108156 | Plastic Pegboard Assembly - A pegboard assembly is secured in a spaced relation against a wall. The pegboard assembly has a plurality of pegboard members, in which a first pegboard member is coupled to a second pegboard member by a connector. The pegboard member has a front side and a rear side, and has a plurality of holes defined therethrough. The rear side has an integral spacer element and is adapted to contact the wall such that the holes are adapted to be spaced from the wall. | 04-30-2009 |
Gregory J. Lang, South Ogden, UT US
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20090283996 | System for tuning initial onset - A deployable inflator that includes a quantity of gas generant. The generant is designed to produce a supply of inflation gas during deployment of the inflator. The inflator includes a first burst disk and a second burst disk. The first and second burst disks are separated by a cavity. The inflator also includes an opening (or multiple openings). During deployment, the inflation gas flows into the cavity via the opening(s) and ruptures the first burst disk to allow inflation gas to escape the inflator. The second burst disk ruptures after the pressure in the cavity drops sufficiently below the pressure on the other side of the second burst disk. This inflator reduces the initial onset rate of deployment. | 11-19-2009 |
20090295132 | Filter for airbag inflator using variable expanded metal - An airbag inflator that includes a pyrotechnic material capable of producing a quantity of gas during deployment. The inflator also includes a filter. The filter may be an expanded metal filter that is wrapped about the pyrotechnic material. When this filter is wrapped about the pyrotechnic material, the filter forms a plurality of layers having holes that are a different size. This filter also includes a first set of barriers and a second set of barriers that are positioned exterior of the first set of barriers, the second set of barriers being offset from the first set of barriers. Gas passing through the filter will encounter the first set of barriers, be re-directed, encounter the second set of barriers, be re-directed, and then flow out of the filter. | 12-03-2009 |
Heinrich Lang, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090266558 | METAL SEAL FOR WELLHEADS - A reusable metal seal for a wellhead provides a metal-to-metal seal and includes upper and lower tapered sealing flanks which may be deflected by tapered wall surfaces on the wellhead engaging the taper sealing flanks, and the seal may have a plurality of annular relief grooves. | 10-29-2009 |
20100263877 | INSTALLABLE LOAD SHOULDER FOR A WELLHEAD - A system for supporting tubing with an installable load shoulder. The system includes a wellhead formed with an enlarged first circumferential groove in the wall of the vertical bore of the wellhead, and a second circumferential groove extending upwardly or downwardly from the first circumferential groove. At least one opening is formed in communication with the second circumferential groove. An annular load shoulder is received within the first circumferential groove, and has an inner surface adapted to support a tubing hanger. The load shoulder is formed from at least three arc-shaped shoulder segments adapted to be received within the first circumferential groove. At least one of the shoulder segments has an engagement member configured to pass through the opening to be received within the second circumferential groove. Rotating the load shoulder such that the engagement member is out of alignment with the opening secures the load shoulder within the wellhead. | 10-21-2010 |
20120067597 | WELLHEAD SEAL DEVICE TO SEAL CASING - A wellhead seal device forms metal seals in an annular space between inner and outer tubular members such as a rough casing held within aligned casing and tubing heads. An annular metal sealing sleeve has a lower portion seated in the annular space, and an upper portion which forms an inner sealing annulus adjacent the outer wall of the inner tubular member. A metal seal ring and a wedge ring are located in the inner sealing annulus. A retaining ring is retained by the upper portion above the wedge ring. Threaded seal energizing members extend through the retaining ring to push downwardly on the wedge ring and compress the metal seal ring radially inwardly to form a metal seal to the inner tubular member and thus seal the inner sealing annulus. The lower portion of the annular metal sealing sleeve may seal to the casing head and to the casing. | 03-22-2012 |
Howard L. Lang, Wayside, NJ US
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20100165837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING BACKUP SITES IN A VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORK - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for testing backup sites in a Voice over Internet Protocol network. In one embodiment, a method for testing a backup site in a communications network includes simulating, in the network, a failed customer call and outputting an indicator to indicate whether the failed customer call was successfully re-routed from a primary site to the backup site. The testing of the backup site occurs in a manner that minimizes impact to the routing of customer calls destined for the primary site. | 07-01-2010 |
Jason Gregory Lang, Bloomington, MN US
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20110160109 | METHOD OF LUBRICATING CONVEYORS USING OIL IN WATER EMULSIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound. | 06-30-2011 |
20120073907 | CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM - The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode. | 03-29-2012 |
Jason Hillyer Lang, Farmington, CT US
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20100010837 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN BILLING FOR GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE - A computer system for use in connection with employee benefits furnished via an insurance provider has a processor and a memory in communication with the processor. The processor is adapted to receive input data indicative of a customer identification, a term, one or more types of coverage, a premium amount for the customer for the term and the one or more types of coverage, and one or more conditions relating to premium amount; store the received input data in memory; based on the received input data, generate a bill to the customer, the bill including customer name and address, the premium amount, the term, and the one or more types of coverage; receive a signal having data indicative of a change related to coverage; determine whether the change triggers a change in premium; and if the data is indicative of a change in premium, provide an output signal indicative of a premium change. | 01-14-2010 |
Jay Lang, Leawood, KS US
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20100036696 | Agricultural Machine And Operator Performance Information Systems and Related Methods - In one example, a system can comprise a first data gathering mechanism set and a data processing mechanism set. The a first data gathering mechanism set can be configured to gather a first operational data set during operation of a first agricultural machine set, and to transmit the first operational data set to a network. The first operational data set can comprise information representative of one or more characteristics of an agricultural crop during production. The a data processing mechanism can be configured to store a combined data set comprising the first operational data set, and generate one or more reports based on the combined data set. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 02-11-2010 |
20140249893 | AGRICULTURAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of agricultural performance information systems are presented and disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 09-04-2014 |
Jeffrey S. Lang, Meadville, PA US
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20110139087 | Digestible Pet Chew and Method for Producing a Digestible Pet Chew - A digestible pet chew and method for making a digestible pet chew is provided. The method includes combining ingredients including a leavening agent and an acid to form a mixture having about 16 to 32% moisture, adding the mixture to a barrel of an injection molding machine and plasticizing the mixture with heat and pressure to form a plasticized material. The plasticized material is injected into a mold and cooled for a time sufficient to form a skin surrounding a center portion. When the mold is opened, the center portion expands to form a pet chew having an outer skin and an expanded center. | 06-16-2011 |
20140272070 | ANIMAL FOOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An animal food has a soft, chewy texture and a low water activity, includes starches such as wheat flour, wheat gluten, glycerin, soy flour, and high fructose corn syrup; a source of protein such as wheat gluten; polyols such as propylene glycol; distilled mono-glycerides; and a source of fat such as animal-based and vegetable-based fats, and preferably has a springiness, resilience, and hardness within a desired range. The animal food is preferably extruded. | 09-18-2014 |
Jerry Lang, Lindale, TX US
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20120141352 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT GASES FROM A COMBUSTION SOURCE - High molecular weight (HMW) gases are separated from an exhaust gas of a combustion source using a blower and an interior vent within the exhaust stack. The interior vent includes a vent wall having a top portion attached to the interior surface of the exhaust stack along the entire inner perimeter of the exhaust stack and a lower portion that extends downward into the exhaust stack to form an annular space or gap between the vent wall and the interior surface of the exhaust stack, and at least one opening in the interior surface of the exhaust stack between the top and bottom portions of the vent wall. The blower creates a tangential flow of the exhaust gas with sufficient centrifugal force to concentrate substantially all of the HMW gases along the inner surface of the exhaust stack. A transfer pipe removes the HMW gases from the interior vent. | 06-07-2012 |
Jing-Yu Lang, Houston, TX US
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20090192101 | CANCER-SPECIFIC PROMOTERS - The present invention regards cancer-specific control sequences that direct expression of a polynucleotide encoding a therapeutic gene product for treatment of the cancer. Specifically, the invention encompasses breast cancer-specific and ovarian cancer-specific control sequences. Two breast cancer-specific sequences utilize specific regions of fatty acid synthase and claudin 4 promoters, particularly in combination with a two-step transcription amplification sequence and/or a post-transcriptional control sequence. Two ovarian cancer-specific sequences utilize specific regions of hTERT and survivin promoters, particularly in combination with a two-step transcription amplification sequence and/or a post-transcriptional control sequence. In more particular embodiments, these polynucleotides are administered in combination with liposomes. | 07-30-2009 |
Joan Marie Lang, Branford, CT US
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20080237086 | Flexible Medical Supplies Packaging for Convenience Kits - A sterile, compact packaging is provided to present components in order of preferred or required use in a medical procedure. Pockets are arranged along one or more end sections of the packaging, and an absorbent material is at least partially adhered to the moisture proof sheet at a workspace thereon. Components are placed in the pockets in order of use, and the packaging is folded up. The folded packaging is sealed in a gas-permeable pouch, which maintains the components in a sterile condition until use. In use, the packaging is unfolded to expose the medical components. | 10-02-2008 |
Joanne Lang, Malvern, PA US
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20110208766 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PERSONAL INFORMATION - The system includes a computing device, a receiving module, a storage device, a build-out module and a leveraging module. The computing device includes a processor. The receiving module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured to receive personal information. The storage device is communicably connected to the processor and is configured to store the received personal information. The build out module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured to automatically retrieve additional personal information based on the received personal information. The leverage module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured to utilize the stored information to automatically perform an organizational task historically performed by a person. | 08-25-2011 |
John Lang, Florence, SC US
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20120165526 | Useful Pharmaceutical Salts of 7- [(3R, 4R) - 3 - Hydroxy -4 - Hydroxymethyl - Pyrrolidin -1- Ylmethyl] -3, 5-Dihydro-Pyrrolo [3, 2-D] Pyrimidin -4-One - The present disclosure provides novel hemi- and mono-salts of 7-[(3R,4R)-3-Hydroxy-4-hydroxymethyl-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-3,5-dihydro-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one (Compound 1) with various organic and inorganic acids. In one embodiment, the organic acid is a C4 organic diacids. The present disclosure further provides novel methods for preparing these salts. The novel monohydrates hemisalts of the C4 organic diacids are isostructural and can be prepared with different properties. Multiple acids can be used simultaneously and the proportion of acids can be varied offering the opportunity to select hemi-salts of compound 1 with desired properties. | 06-28-2012 |
John Lang, Cedar Hill, TX US
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20080312128 | Cellular Biomarker Antioxidant Assay and Uses Thereof - The invention encompasses cell-based systems comprising biomarkers that respond to oxidative stress (OS) in a quantitative manner, and methods of use thereof. The systems are useful for screening, identifying and testing antioxidant agents, combinations, and formulations thereof for preventing, treating, or reducing symptoms of conditions associated with oxidative damage to cells. The cell-based systems are useful for identifying effective new antioxidant agents and for optimizing antioxidant formulations for targeted therapeutic applications. One cell-based system utilizes RPE cells of the eye for identifying and optimizing antioxidant compositions effective for treatment of age-related conditions such as macular degeneration. The cell-based systems provide a convenient, inexpensive and physiologically relevant in vitro alternative to human population-based methods for testing efficacy of nutritional and pharmaceutical compositions comprising antioxidants. The invention further encompasses nutritional or pharmaceutical compositions targeting particular diseases such as AMD, formulated using methods as disclosed herein. | 12-18-2008 |
John Lang, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20110240143 | Air Aspiration Device - Embodiments of the invention provide an air aspiration device to release trapped air in a pipe containing a solution that is to be delivered to a nozzle body. The air aspiration device can include an air port in fluid communication with the air and the solution, an exit port, and a passageway in fluid communication with the air port and the exit port. The air aspiration device can also include a main body and a female pipe fitting forming an end cap for one end of the pipe. | 10-06-2011 |
20120163956 | Pressure Compensating Wet Seal Chamber - Some embodiments of the invention provide a pump including a pump chamber, a shaft at least partially positioned in the pump chamber, an impeller coupled to the shaft, and a seal coupled to the shaft. The pump also includes a wet seal chamber. The wet seal chamber can include a separator with a disc and a resilient member. The disc includes one or more slots through which fluid pressure from the pump chamber is transferred to the resilient member. The wet seal chamber substantially prevents fluid from contacting the seal in order to prolong a life of the seal. | 06-28-2012 |
John C. Lang, Cedar Hill, TX US
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20100159029 | COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR IMPROVING OCULAR HEALTH AND REDUCING OCULAR INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE - The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for inhibiting the progression of macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision, while at the same time maintaining general health. The dietary supplements of the invention contain vitamin E and carotenoids in the form of lutein and/or zeaxanthine. The dietary supplements of the invention further contain Vitamin D, Vitamin C, copper and zinc and may also contain such ingredients as rosemary, DHA, and other vitamins and minerals. | 06-24-2010 |
20110111055 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR RELIEF OF DRY EYE - The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for alleviating the symptoms of dry eye. The dietary supplements of the invention contain omega-3 fatty acids and flavonoids. | 05-12-2011 |
Joseph B. Lang, Iowa City, IA US
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20090319837 | Verification of a data processing system using overlapping address ranges - Verifying operation of a data processing system. A first sequence of addressing ranges is generated for multiple requesters. Each addressing range includes a start and an end address and a respective identifying number. A second sequence of verification ranges is generated corresponding the addressing ranges of the first sequence. Each verification range includes a start and an end address and specifies at least one allowed value including each respective identifying number of all of the addressing ranges that overlap the verification range. A respective accessing activity executing on each requestor accesses each addressing range in the first sequence. The accesses include writing the respective identifying number of the addressing range to at least one address of the addressing range. A verification activity executing on a requestor reads a value from each address of each verification range of the second sequence and outputs an error message in response to the value not matching the allowed value. | 12-24-2009 |
Kenneth G. Lang, Davison, MI US
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20110077822 | REMOTE CONTROL OF SLIDING TRAILER SUSPENSION LOCK PINS - A trailer sliding suspension is remotely controlled to move between locked and unlocked positions. To unlock the sliding suspension, the driver initiates generation of a first signal which is communicated to an electronic control unit of a trailer anti-lock brake system. The electronic control unit then generates an unlocking signal in response to the first signal to unlock the sliding suspension such that a position of the sliding position can be adjusted relative to a trailer supported by the sliding suspension. Once the sliding suspension is in the desired position, the driver generates a second signal which is communicated to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit then generates a locking signal in response to the second signal to lock the sliding suspension to a trailer body rail. | 03-31-2011 |
20120223498 | ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point. | 09-06-2012 |
Kenneth K. Lang, Saline, MI US
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20100274432 | GPS BASED VEHICLE MODIFICATION AND ABNORMAL USAGE MONITORING - A vehicle monitoring system comprises a calculation module, an abnormal usage module, and memory. The calculation module calculates a vehicle usage value based on global positioning system (GPS) data and at least one data input, and calculates an expected vehicle usage value based on known vehicle characteristics and the GPS data. The abnormal usage module compares the vehicle usage value and the expected vehicle usage value. The memory stores an indicator based on the comparison. | 10-28-2010 |
20110288841 | VEHICLE SIMULATION SYSTEM WITH SOFTWARE-IN-THE-LOOP BYPASS CONTROL - A vehicle simulation system includes a first simulation model that when executed simulates a software ring along with other software of a vehicle module. The vehicle simulation system further includes a second simulation model of the software ring. A bypass switch that has a first state and a second state. A bypass switching module switches the bypass switch between the first simulation model and the second simulation model based on a bypass signal and a ring enabling signal. A simulation control module executes code of a vehicle simulation model including software in-the-loop (SIL) testing of a selected one of the first simulation model and the second simulation model based on state of the bypass switch. | 11-24-2011 |
20120304960 | ROLLING NEUTRAL MODE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control module includes a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) module, an actuator control module, and a rolling neutral (RN) module. The DFCO module determines whether to disable provision of fuel to an engine when a vehicle speed is greater than zero and selectively generates a DFCO signal based on the determination. The actuator control module disables the provision of fuel to the engine when the DFCO signal is generated. The RN module selectively generates an RN mode signal in response to a determination that the DFCO module is not generating the DFCO signal. The actuator control module controls the provision of fuel to the engine based on a desired engine speed when the RN mode signal is generated. A transmission control module disengages first and second input clutches of a dual clutch transmission (DCT) to decouple the DCT from the engine when the RN mode signal is generated. | 12-06-2012 |
20130023381 | ENGINE POSITION CONTROL IN AN ENGINE STOP-START POWERTRAIN - A vehicle having engine stop-start functionality includes a transmission, engine, and controller. The transmission includes a clutch, and the engine includes a crankshaft. The controller is in communication with the engine and the transmission, and is configured for detecting a commanded shut down of the engine, and then engaging the clutch to control a rate of deceleration of the crankshaft and stop the crankshaft within a calibrated range of a target stop position at the end of engine shut down. A method for controlling engine stop position includes detecting a commanded shut down of the engine, and engaging the clutch after detecting the commanded shut down to thereby control the rate of deceleration of the crankshaft and stop the crankshaft within a calibrated range of a target stop position at the end of shut down of the engine. The transmission may be automatic or it may be a dual-clutch transmission. | 01-24-2013 |
20130317717 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM - An electro-hydraulic clutch system for a motor vehicle includes a clutch mechanism that selectively engages an engine of the motor vehicle with a gear box, an actuator that pumps and retrieves hydraulic fluid to and from the clutch mechanism to activate the clutch mechanism, and a solenoid with a valve and/or a check ball that is disposed in the path of the hydraulic fluid between the actuator and the clutch mechanism. The solenoid has a normally closed position to prevent flow of the hydraulic fluid back to the actuator in the event of a system failure. The solenoid can also be used to reduce energy consumption in steady state conditions. | 11-28-2013 |
20130332039 | VIBRATION DETECTION AND MITIGATION IN A VEHICLE - A method of controlling a vehicle includes detecting vibration in a drivetrain of the vehicle with a fore/aft accelerometer during a launch event. An operating regime of the vehicle is identified concurrently with the detected vibration when the detected vibration is outside a predefined allowable range. A control strategy of the drivetrain is adjusted to define a revised control strategy to avoid the identified operating regime. The revised control strategy is applied to control the drivetrain to mitigate vibration in the drivetrain. | 12-12-2013 |
20140165714 | TRANSMISSION GASKET WITH SENSORS - A gasket, spacer plate or separator plate for a motor vehicle transmission includes one or more integrated sensors. Such sensors can measure the pressure, flow rate, temperature, as well as any other desire performance characteristic, of the hydraulic fluid in the transmission. The sensors may be mounted on ports in the gasket, spacer plate or separator plate and/or the sensors can be microelectromechanical sensors (MEMS). | 06-19-2014 |
Kevin R. Lang, Denver, CO US
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20110115226 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS RELATING TO SOLAR-THERMAL POWER GENERATION - The present application thus describes a solar-thermal power generation plant that includes one or more towers; a plurality of heliostats disposed around each of the one or more towers; a direct solar evaporator mounted at an elevated position on each of the one or more towers, the heliostats being configured to reflect solar radiation toward the direct solar evaporator such that concentrated solar radiation heats a receiving surface on the direct solar evaporator; and a heat engine mounted at an elevated position on each of the one or more towers, attached to the direct solar evaporator, and configured to use the heat from the receiving surface on the direct solar evaporator to generate electricity. | 05-19-2011 |
Kevin Richard Lang, Denver, CO US
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20110127773 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATION OF POWER USING SOLAR ENERGY - An electricity generation system is presented. The electricity generation system includes a solar preheater for preheating compressed discharge air, a combustor to receive the heated compressed air from the solar preheater, burn a fuel using the heated compressed air to generate hot burned gas, a first turbine to receive the hot burned gas from the combustor, expand the hot burned gas to generate exhaust gas, a heat recovery steam generator to receive the exhaust gas from the first turbine, generate vapor by heating a condensed fluid using the exhaust gas, a solar evaporator/superheater to receive a heated working fluid from the heat recovery steam generator, generate solar vapor by heating the heated working fluid, and a second turbine to drive a second generator using vapor and the solar vapor. | 06-02-2011 |
20110185728 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR THERMAL RECEIVER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a receiver panel is provided that includes multiple thermally conductive nanostructures. The thermally conductive nanostructures may be provided on a substrate that supports the multiple thermally conductive nanostructures. In one embodiment, the thermally conductive nanostructures may be substantially orthogonal with respect to the surface of the substrate. | 08-04-2011 |
Krystle Lang, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120093863 | HCV VACCINES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Improved anti-HCV immunogens and nucleic acid molecules that encode them are disclosed. Immunogens disclosed include those having consensus HCV genotype 1a, including for example, NS4B, NS5A and NS5B. Pharmaceutical composition, recombinant vaccines comprising and live attenuated vaccines are disclosed as well methods of inducing an immune response in an individual against HCV are disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
Krystle A. Lang, Baltimore, MD US
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20120034256 | HCV VACCINES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Improved anti-HCV immunogens and nucleic acid molecules that encode them are disclosed. Immunogens disclosed include those having consensus HCV genotype 1 a/1 b NS3 and NS4A. Pharmaceutical composition, recombinant vaccines comprising and live attenuated vaccines are disclosed as well methods of inducing an immune response in an individual against HCV are disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
Laura Lang, Fairfield, CT US
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20110302020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORKED LOYALTY PROGRAM - The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior. In accordance with another aspect, the system permits instant enrollment of consumers at a retailer point-of-sale using information that the retailer has previously gathered from the consumer. In accordance with another aspect, the system facilitates the compilation of a purchaser profile, which may be used for a variety of purposes, including various types of marketing analyses. | 12-08-2011 |
20140195314 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORKED LOYALTY PROGRAM - This disclosure provides a loyalty program on a network-wide level. Embodiments may associate UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one embodiment, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such as primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (e.g. including any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one embodiment, this disclosure enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior. | 07-10-2014 |
Loc Lang, Arlington, TX US
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20110186291 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ORIENTING IN A BORE - Assemblies that can be disposed in a subterranean bore are described. Certain assemblies can be used to orient a second pipe with respect to a first pipe in a bore. A second pipe can be rotationally oriented without breaking one or more control lines that may be associated or included with the second pipe by using a tool that orients the second pipe as the second pipe is moved toward a surface of the bore. In some embodiments, assemblies can be used to orient multiple portions of the second pipe with respect to multiple windows of the first pipe. The first pipe may be a casing string and the second pipe may be a tubing string. | 08-04-2011 |
Marcelo Lang, Fairfield, CT US
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20100015182 | COCCIDIOSIS VACCINES - The present invention discloses a vaccine that provides protection from coccidiosis, and methods of making and using the vaccine alone, or in combination with other protective agents. | 01-21-2010 |
Michael A. Lang, Issaquah, WA US
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20090148817 | Management and Delivery of Embedded IDE Learning Content - A computer training system trains an end user on a computer-based tool having functional components. The training system associates each functional component with respective training materials and forms an educational component. The educational component is integrated into the work environment of the end user. Thus end user operation of the educational component and end user operation of the subject computer-based tool is in a same environment. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael Robert Lang, Oregon City, OR US
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20100282639 | APPARATUS FOR SHIELDING H-FIELD SIGNALS - An improved container configured to store a wireless-enabled device therein and also configured to prevent the wireless-enabled device from being activated by an external wireless signal. | 11-11-2010 |
Michelle J. Lang, St. Paul, MN US
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20090319837 | Verification of a data processing system using overlapping address ranges - Verifying operation of a data processing system. A first sequence of addressing ranges is generated for multiple requesters. Each addressing range includes a start and an end address and a respective identifying number. A second sequence of verification ranges is generated corresponding the addressing ranges of the first sequence. Each verification range includes a start and an end address and specifies at least one allowed value including each respective identifying number of all of the addressing ranges that overlap the verification range. A respective accessing activity executing on each requestor accesses each addressing range in the first sequence. The accesses include writing the respective identifying number of the addressing range to at least one address of the addressing range. A verification activity executing on a requestor reads a value from each address of each verification range of the second sequence and outputs an error message in response to the value not matching the allowed value. | 12-24-2009 |
Philip C. Lang, Toms River, NJ US
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20080261939 | STANNSOPORFIN COMPOSITIONS AND ADMINISTRATION - Pharmaceutical compositions including stannsoporfin, drug products incorporating pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating hyperbilirubinemia with drug products and compositions are disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
Robert Lang, Williamsport, PA US
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20100192083 | System and Method for Providing Compliance Monitoring - A system and method for the automatic identification of transportation regulatory violations on a unit-load device based on using selectable regulatory rule sets. An enforcement inspector may enter data during an inspection (e.g., during a roadside inspection) on regulated hazardous materials. Violations are identified at the detail level and at a higher level for consolidation reporting. Regulations can be cross-indexed for fast review. | 07-29-2010 |
20110004833 | Regulatory Task Management System and Method - A user may review a web-based document (including, but not limited to, at least one of a regulation and a notice of changes to a regulation) and determine that the web-based document indicates that some action must be taken. By utilizing a script or a task management system, a user may create a task that is to be added to a task management system to address the action that must be taken. | 01-06-2011 |
Robert A. Lang, Charlotte, NC US
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20090260086 | CONTROL FRAMEWORK GENERATION FOR IMPROVING A SECURITY RISK OF AN ENVIRONMENT - Apparatus and method for managing risk in an environment where information is received regarding a problem in an environment. A security risk is analyzed associated with the problem. Controls associated with the environment containing the problem are analyzed. A framework is generated defining one or more controls for mitigating the security risk responsive to the analyzed security risk and controls. | 10-15-2009 |
Russell F. Lang, Pembroke Pines, FL US
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20080312458 | Reactivity of Hydroxymethylglutaryl Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase Inhibitors Containing Conjugated Dienes with Phenolic Antioxidants in the Solid-State - The object of this invention was to probe the reactivity of lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, and mevastatin in the solid-state without radical initiators in order to determine the antioxidant that provided the best stability for the statin. Phenolic antioxidants were evaluated. | 12-18-2008 |
20120232290 | REACTIVITY OF HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COENZYME A (HMG-COA) REDUCTASE INHIBITORS CONTAINING CONJUGATED DIENES WITH PHENOLIC ANTIOXIDANTS IN THE SOLID-STATE - The object of this invention was to probe the reactivity of lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, and mevastatin in the solid-state without radical initiators in order to determine the antioxidant that provided the best stability for the statin. Phenolic antioxidants were evaluated. | 09-13-2012 |
Ryan Lang, Houston, TX US
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20120000663 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SUBSEA FLOW DEVICE - A system, apparatus, and method are provided for monitoring a subsea flow device such as a subsea flowline. The apparatus generally includes a thermoelectric device that is adapted to generate electric power from a thermal potential between the subsea flow device and the surrounding seawater. A sensor that is powered by the thermoelectric device is adapted to monitor one or more characteristics of the flow device, such as temperature or strain, and provide a radiation output that is indicative of the characteristic. | 01-05-2012 |
Steven C. Lang, Columbus, MI US
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20080217942 | Handle for Vehicle Door - An handle assembly for a vehicle door and method of actuating a release mechanism, such as a door latch, are disclosed. The handle assembly may have a pull handle including a sliding leg, a pivot leg and a hand gripping portion extending between the sliding leg and the pivot leg, with the sliding leg adapted to guide the pull handle between a closed position and an open position, and with the pivot leg adapted to be secured for pivoting about a handle pivot axis about which the pull handle is pivotable. The handle assembly may also include a torque cable having a first end centered and rotatable about the handle pivot axis, and a second end adapted to operatively engage the release mechanism, with the first end rotationally fixed to the pivot leg. | 09-11-2008 |
20100321945 | VEHICULAR GRAPHICS PROJECTION SYSTEM - A lighting apparatus for an automobile generally includes a projection device coupled to the automobile (e.g., an external component, such as a door handle assembly) wherein the projection device is configured to project an image onto a display surface that is external to the automobile (e.g., the ground adjacent to a door of the automobile or a region near the door handle itself). The lighting apparatus is configured to activate in response to one or more events, such as proximity of a key fob, the unlocking of one or doors, or the like. | 12-23-2010 |
20130125472 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH MOVEABLE COVER AND CLOSEOUT FOR A RETRACTABLE HANDLE - A closure assembly includes a panel that defines an opening. A handle includes a grab bar that is moveable from a retracted position through the opening into an extended position. A cover is coupled to and moveable with the handle. The cover is disposed within the opening and flush with the exterior surface of the panel when in a closed position. When the handle moves from the retracted position into the extended position, the cover moves out of the closed position to allow the handle to pass through the opening. When the handle moves from the extended position into the retracted position, the cover moves into the closed position to close the opening. A closeout is coupled to and moveable with the handle. The closeout moves into an exposed position as the handle moves into the extended position to conceal the remainder of the opening not occupied by the handle. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127185 | FLUSH DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH NORMAL DEPLOYMENT - A closure assembly includes a handle assembly having a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable in a normal direction relative to an exterior panel surface of the closure assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, an outboard surface of the grab bar is disposed approximately flush with the exterior panel surface. The closure assembly includes a position sensor configured for sensing the presence of an operator, and signals the handle assembly to move the grab bar into the extended position when the presence of the operator is sensed. When the grab bar is grasped, the handle assembly signals a latch mechanism to move into an un-latched position to allow the closure assembly to open. | 05-23-2013 |
20130309520 | METHOD OF BONDING PANELS OF DISSIMILAR MATERIAL AND BONDED STRUCTURE - A method of bonding a first panel made of a first material to a second panel made of a second material is provided. The method includes creating a second panel hole in the second panel at a weld location. An insert composed of the first material is inserted into the second panel hole in the second panel. At least a portion of the insert is fittable in the second panel hole and sized to correspond to the second panel hole. The first panel and the insert are welded together at the weld location, thereby bonding the first and second panels. In one embodiment, the first and second panels are placed between the first and second electrodes of a welding gun. A force is applied to clamp the insert and the first panel between the first and second electrodes and a welding current is delivered. A bonded structure is provided. | 11-21-2013 |
20140333088 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY HYBRID DRIVE FOR SIDE DOOR HARDWARE - A single input, multi-output drive system adapted for use, for example, with a power seat or a vehicular door assembly, includes an input power source, such as a PMDC motor, and at least one transmission further including a plurality of output elements shiftable between engaged and disengaged conditions relative to the source, so as to be selectively driven thereby, and drivenly coupled, for example, to various functions of the power seat or door assembly, and a plurality of active material actuators drivenly and individually coupled to an associated one of the output elements, and configured to selectively engage the associated output element and input source. | 11-13-2014 |
Steven F. Lang, Austin, TX US
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20110041143 | AUTOMATIC CLOSURE OF A FILE OR A DEVICE IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A mechanism is provided for automatically closing a file or a device. A service routine monitor monitors a request received from either an application that opened the file or a device driver that readied the device. The service routine monitor determines whether the file or the device has been accessed within a predetermined time interval. Responsive to the file or the device failing to be accessed within the predetermined time interval, the service routine monitor sends a call to the application that opened the file or the application or a higher level device driver that requested that the device driver ready the device. Responsive to a response from the application or the higher level device driver indicating that the use of the file or the device is no longer needed, the service routine monitor closes the file or quiesces the device. | 02-17-2011 |
Steven M. Lang, Cary, NC US
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20120027055 | Satellite On-Board RFI Detection - In one embodiment there are provided systems and methods for detecting radio frequency interference (RFI) on a satellite that implements on-board processing. The system leverages an on-board programmable modem complex, and in some cases reprograms portions thereof, to function as an RF spectrum analyzer sensor element that captures and relays received RF information as meta-data to a ground-based system where that information can then be used, on the ground, to generate a spectral display of a received signal at the satellite. | 02-02-2012 |
Steven R. Lang, Bradenton, FL US
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20080256516 | Software Factory - A method, system and computer-readable medium for creating software in a standardized manner are presented. The method includes the steps of: receiving, at a software factory, a description of software needs from a customer; creating, in the software factory, a project proposal that meets performance criteria found in the description of software needs; inducting the project proposal into the software factory, wherein inducting the project proposal initially evaluates the project proposal's compatibility with a capacity of the software factory; parsing the project proposal into major functional areas; retrieving work packets that are appropriate for the project proposal, wherein the work packets are pre-stored, reusable, self-contained, discrete units of software code; assembling the work packets into a deliverable software; testing the deliverable software; and delivering the deliverable software to the customer. | 10-16-2008 |
Thomas E. Lang, Lebanon, ME US
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20090053422 | MASKING FIXTURE FOR A COATING PROCESS - A masking fixture for use in a coating process includes a first fixture plate for supporting a first work piece, a second fixture plate spaced from the first fixture plate for supporting a second work piece, and at least one spacer secured between the first fixture plate and the second fixture plate. | 02-26-2009 |
Thomas F. Lang, New Milford, CT US
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20090178988 | EXPANDABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An expandable display system that has an expanded position for displaying products and a compact position for efficient shipment. The expandable display system includes a product tray and a graphic panel, with the graphic panel being configured to rotate around the product tray so that the expandable display system can move from the compact position to the expanded position and vice versa. In certain embodiments, the expandable display system includes a locking mechanism that prevents the graphic panel from separating from the product tray when the graphic panel rotates around the product tray as the expandable display system moves from the compact position to the expanded position. | 07-16-2009 |
Todd P. Lang, Plymouth, MI US
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20090001783 | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT STRAP - A seat assembly for supporting an occupant in a passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat back for supporting the back of the occupant. The seat back includes an airbag module, a frame, a trim cover and a plurality of straps connecting the trim cover to the frame. The airbag module has an inflatable airbag. The trim cover covers The airbag module, foam pad and frame. The trim cover has a first seam through which the airbag can deploy during operation of the airbag module. The trim cover has a second seam spaced apart from the first seam. The plurality of straps prevent stretching of the trim cover during deployment of the airbag and direct the energy associated with the deployment of the airbag toward the first seam. First and second straps of the plurality of straps each have a first end fixedly secured to the trim cover along the first seam and a second end fixedly secured to the frame. The airbag module is disposed the first and second straps. A third strap of the plurality of straps has a first end fixedly secured to the trim cover along the second seam and a second end fixedly secured to the frame. | 01-01-2009 |
Tom Lang, New Milford, CT US
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20090179030 | EXPANDABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An expandable display system that has an expanded position for displaying products and a compact position for efficient shipment. The expandable display system includes a product tray and a graphic panel, with the graphic panel being configured to slide along the product tray so that the expandable display system can move from the compact position to the expanded position and vice versa. In certain embodiments, the expandable display system includes a locking mechanism that prevents the graphic panel from separating from the product tray when the graphic panel slides along the product tray as the expandable display system moves from the compact position to the expanded position. | 07-16-2009 |
Tom Lang, Clearwater, FL US
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20100147232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY IN COMBUSTION ENGINES - An application for a system and method for generating browns gas (mixture of oxygen and hydrogen) from a direct current power source is disclosed. The browns gas is mixed with fossil fuels such as gasoline, ethanol and diesel before combustion in a combustion engine. In such, the efficiency of the combustion engine is improved while reducing emissions of pollutants. A unique grid arrangement is immersed in an electrolyte for generating browns gas. The grid assembly includes conductive plates that are insulated and interspersed between positively biased plates and negatively biased plates, thereby improving the efficiency of the electrolysis. | 06-17-2010 |
Tracy H. Lang, Mercer, PA US
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20110117303 | Reinforcement Composition and Method Thereof - The present invention relates generally to a reinforcement composition and a method of reinforcing an asphalt cement concrete composition. The reinforcement composition includes a core and an outer container. The core includes a plurality of fibers, and the outer container includes a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and mixtures thereof. | 05-19-2011 |
20140303288 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF REINFORCEMENT FIBERS IN PORTLAND AND ASPHALT CEMENT CONCRETE - The present invention relates to a blend of reinforcement fibers for use in a variety of applications. In particular, the blend of reinforcement fibers can be used in cementitious compositions, such as Portland cement concrete and asphalt cement concrete compositions to reduce or preclude voids and/or cracks formed in the cement concrete upon placement. The blend of reinforcement fibers includes a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of different second fibers. The first and second fibers can be different based on coarseness/fineness, melting temperature, denier and specific chemical or material composition. In certain embodiments, one of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of different second fibers has a melting temperature that is lower than the temperature of an asphalt cement concrete composition such that the plurality of first or different second fibers serves as a carrier/buffer to improve distribution and dispersion of the fibers in the Portland or asphalt cement concrete composition. | 10-09-2014 |
20150078823 | Method and Composition for Reinforcing Asphalt Cement Concrete - Reinforcing fibers, such as aromatic polyamide (“aramid”) fibers, are treated by coating with or embedding in a binder such as a Fischer-Tropsch wax. The treated fibers are divided into suitably-sized units, which are added to bitumen, aggregate and other ingredients in an asphalt cement concrete mix. The units shed fibers into the mix during the manufacturing process so that the fibers are distributed fairly evenly throughout the asphalt mixture. The binder may also impart beneficial qualities to the finished asphalt concrete. | 03-19-2015 |
Wensheng Lang, Lower Gwynedd, PA US
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20100196930 | CELL BASED ASSAYS FOR THE TRIGLYCERIDE SYNTHESIS PATHWAY - A method for identifying a compound which modulates the activity of acyl-coA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase comprises the steps of contacting a stable isotope labeled fatty acid with cells in either presence or absence of the compound, extracting the cells with isopropyl alcohol, and determining the level of a stable isotope labeled triglyceride in the presence or absence of the compound; wherein a change in the level of the stable isotope labeled triglyceride indicates that the compound modulates the DGAT activity. | 08-05-2010 |
Wesley Martin Lang, Kaysville, UT US
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20110226631 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN USING SULFUR AS A CONSUMABLE FUEL - A method and apparatus is disclosed for utilizing sulfur as a consumable fuel in an electrochemical cell. The principal of the above described invention is that sulfur is oxidized or acts as an oxidizing agent to produce energy while avoiding the production of harmful gases and other byproducts, traditionally associated with the burning of sulfur. | 09-22-2011 |