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20140257881 | DEMAND FORECASTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING FARE ADJUSTMENT - A computer based system for fare adjustment is disclosed. For a particular airline fare class, the system evaluates the financial impact of opening or closing the class, for example taking into account both stimulation effects and dilution effects. Via use of an exemplary fare adjustment system, decision-makers may increase revenues (and/or decrease losses) associated with airline fare class openings and closings. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257882 | DEMAND FORECASTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING PRIME CLASS REMAPPING - A computer based system for remapping prime class seat bookings is disclosed. The system remaps prime class bookings a floor class, or if the floor class is closed, into a higher, displacement class. Via remapping, airline systems, such as inventory management systems, revenue management systems, and the like, may better account for the true value of prime class bookings. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257925 | DEMAND FORECASTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING UNOBSCURING AND UNCONSTRAINING - A computer based system for unobscuring and/or unconstraining demand is disclosed. Via use of the system, actual airline seat bookings may be restated in an unobscured and/or unconstrained form, facilitating improved demand forecasts for subsequent seat bookings. In this manner, seat protects may be better allocated to align with actual demand, thus increasing revenue. | 09-11-2014 |
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20130132128 | OVERBOOKING, FORECASTING AND OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132129 | NO-SHOW FORECAST METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132130 | DYNAMIC COST ANALYSIS AND OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats), Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132131 | OVERBOOKING AND UPGRADE SOLUTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132132 | OVERBOOKING AND COST MINIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20140032251 | DYNAMIC COST ANALYSIS AND OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models and takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, and the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstreanm inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 01-30-2014 |
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20090012174 | Compositions Having a High Antiviral and Antibacterial Efficacy - Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, (c) a buffering agent, and (d) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less. | 01-08-2009 |
20090104281 | Compositions Having a High Antiviral and Antibacterial Efficacy - A method of providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid persistent antiviral control on a surface, and particularly a mammalian skin surface, is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering skin pH to less than about 4 is applied to the skin, and preferably is allowed to remain on the skin. | 04-23-2009 |
20090156684 | LIQUID ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING TRICHLOROCARBANILIDE WITH REDUCED WATER ACTIVITY - A liquid antibacterial soap comprising trichlorocarbanilide, wherein the composition includes, 0.1-5 wt. % trichlorocarbanilide, 0-40 wt. % water, 0.1-40 wt. % of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, 10-60 wt. % of lower glycols to render the composition visually clear and stable, and 0.1-10 wt. % of a mixture of additional adjuvant ingredients. | 06-18-2009 |
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20120141600 | Compositions Having a High Antiviral and Antibacterial Efficacy - Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The anti-microbial compositions contain (a) an antimicrobial agent, (b) a disinfecting alcohol, and (c) (i) an organic acid, (ii) an inorganic salt comprising a cation having a valence of 2, 3, or 4 and a counterion capable of lowering a surface pH to about 5 or less, (iii) an aluminum, zirconium, or aluminum-zirconium complex, or (iv) mixtures thereof, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less. | 06-07-2012 |
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20110147038 | OXIDATION-RESISTANT HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRES AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING THEREOF - Embodiments of an oxidation-resistant high temperature wire are provided. In one embodiment, the oxidation-resistant high temperature wire includes an elongated core formed from a first material, an electrically conductive sheathing disposed around the elongated core and formed from a second material, and a high temperature dielectric coating formed around the electrically conductive sheathing. The second material has an electrical conductivity greater than the electrical conductivity of the first material, while the first material has a tensile strength greater than the tensile strength of the second material. | 06-23-2011 |
20120032768 | LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMERS - Linear variable differential transformers include a core comprising a non-ferromagnetic material and a ferromagnetic material, and a coil assembly including an axial bore within which the core is disposed and through which the core axially translates. | 02-09-2012 |
20120185207 | THREE WIRE TRANSFORMER POSITION SENSOR, SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY, AND TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION CIRCUITRY THEREFOR - A three-wire transformer position sensor is provided that includes an excitation coil and an output coil. The excitation coil is adapted to be electrically excited with an excitation signal, and has a first end and a second end. The output coil includes a first coil and a second coil and is inductively coupled to the excitation coil upon electrical excitation thereof the excitation coil. The first end of the first coil is electrically connected to the second end of the second coil and to the second end of the excitation coil, and the second end of the first coil is electrically connected to the first end of the second coil. The output coil is configured, when it is balanced and the excitation coil is being electrically excited, to supply a null output signal. | 07-19-2012 |
20120225784 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROMAGNETIC COIL ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Embodiments of a high temperature electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are embodiments of a method for fabricating such a high temperature electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of applying a high thermal expansion ceramic coating over an anodized aluminum wire, coiling the coated anodized aluminum wire around a support structure, and curing the high thermal expansion ceramic coating after coiling to produce an electrically insulative, high thermal expansion ceramic body in which the coiled anodized aluminum wire is embedded. | 09-06-2012 |
20130285776 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROMAGNETIC COIL ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BRAZED BRAIDED LEAD WIRES AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - Embodiments of an electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are methods for the manufacture of an electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing an electromagnetic coil assembly includes the steps of providing a braided aluminum lead wire having a first end portion and a second end portion, brazing the first end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire to a first electrically-conductive interconnect member, and winding a magnet wire into an electromagnetic coil. The second end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire is joined to the magnet wire after the step of brazing. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285777 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROMAGNETIC COIL ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BRAIDED LEAD WIRES AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - Embodiments of an electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are methods for the manufacture of an electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the electromagnetic coil assembly includes coiled magnet wire and a braided lead wire, which has a first end segment electrically coupled to the coiled magnet wire and having a second end segment. The electromagnetic coil assembly further includes an electrically-conductive member to which the second end segment of the braided lead wire is crimped. | 10-31-2013 |
20140037983 | TITANIUM ALUMINIDE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME FROM ARTICLES FORMED BY CONSOLIDATION PROCESSES - Substantially defect-free titanium aluminide components and methods are provided for manufacturing the same from articles formed by consolidation processes. The method includes providing an intermediate article comprised of a titanium aluminide alloy and formed by a consolidation process. The intermediate article is encapsulated with an aluminum-containing encapsulation layer. The intermediate article is compacted after the encapsulation step. A substantially defect-free titanium aluminide component comprises a compacted three-dimensional article comprised of titanium aluminide and formed by a consolidation process and an aluminum-containing encapsulation layer on at least one surface of the compacted three-dimensional article. The aluminum-containing encapsulation layer comprises an aluminide material, MCrAlY wherein M is cobalt, nickel, or a combination of cobalt and nickel, or TiAlCr. | 02-06-2014 |