Walther, US
Bruce Walther, St. Augustine, FL US
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20080301966 | SIDING INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for installing lap siding includes a stationary installation tool used in conjunction with a moveable installation tool to enable a single worker to efficiently and consistently achieve a high quality installation with parallel planks and a uniform exposure. The stationary installation tool features a planar face, a first stationary edge support, a second stationary edge support and an attachment component such as an aperture for receiving a nail or screw. The first stationary edge support and second stationary edge support define a determined overlap or exposure. The moveable installation tool has a planar face, a first moveable edge support and a second moveable edge support. The first moveable edge support and second moveable edge support are configured to define a determined overlap or exposure consistent with that defined by the first stationary edge support and second stationary edge support. | 12-11-2008 |
Charles Walther US
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20150223788 | ENDOSCOPIC BIOPSY INSTRUMENT, ENDOSCOPE, AND METHOD FOR TAKING A BIOPSY SAMPLE - An endoscopic biopsy instrument ( | 08-13-2015 |
Dan E. Walther, Redmond, WA US
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20120276992 | MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GAMER STATUS AND APPLICATIONS - A gaming environment is provided by an MVP gaming system provider in which “most valuable player” (MVP) gamers may compete. MVP gamers may be identified using achievements, gamer scores, game play during sanctioned gaming events, or other indicia of game skills. The MVP gamers may be sponsored by advertisers, and the MVP gamers' avatars may be branded based on sponsorship during gaming events. The sponsorships may be brokered by the MVP gaming system provider. Some gaming events may be sanctioned gaming events that are coordinated by the MVP gaming system provider and “televised” to allow viewers to watch the gaming events. Tutorials from MVP gamers may also be provided to gamers for viewing to assist in their game play. Further, gamers may be able to rent the avatars of MVP gamers for use during their game play. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277004 | BRINGING ACHIEVEMENTS TO AN OFFLINE WORLD - An achievement system tracks users' offline activities and awards achievements to users for participation in particular offline activities. The achievements that are awarded for particular activities and/or to particular users may be sponsored by merchants, who may compensate an achievement system provider for the opportunity to sponsor the achievements. To award users achievements, the users' offline activities are tracked. When a user participates in an offline activity for which achievements are available, the user is awarded an achievement. The achievement may be stored in an achievement profile for the user. In some embodiments, achievements earned by users may be converted into other benefits and alternative awards. | 11-01-2012 |
Dane R. Walther, Madison, AL US
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20110234241 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY FROM INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WHICH HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO TAMPERING, STRESSING AND REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS DETECTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS THAT HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO TAMPERING - A system employs physical unclonable functions of an integrated circuit for detecting integrated circuits and protecting products and technology from integrated circuits which have been subject to tampering, stressing and replacement, and counterfeit components. The system includes a sensor detecting a characteristic impedance generated as a result of controlled access to a memory device of the integrated circuit. The characteristic impedance is applied in the creation of a discrimination matrix of values based on electrical interface signals for the integrated circuit. The sensor includes a ring oscillator and associated monitoring components. The ring oscillator is composed of the memory device of the integrated circuit and a sensory circuitry, wherein changes in a frequency generated by the ring oscillator is indicative of changes in circuitry. | 09-29-2011 |
20130276059 | ELECTRONIC PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS - An electronic asymmetric unclonable function applied to an electronic system being evaluated includes an electronic system and an AUF array electronically associated with the electronic system. The AUF array includes a plurality of non-identical cells. Each of the non-identical cells includes a test element representing a characteristic of the electronic system being evaluated and a measurement device evaluating the test element. A comparison unit processes an output of the measurement device to provide a multi-bit output value representing a magnitude of differences. | 10-17-2013 |
20130276151 | ELECTRONIC PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS - An electronic asymmetric unclonable function applied to an electronic system being evaluated includes an electronic system and an AUF array electronically associated with the electronic system. The AUF array includes a plurality of non-identical cells. Each of the non-identical cells includes a test element representing a characteristic of the electronic system being evaluated and a measurement device evaluating the test element. A comparison unit processes an output of the measurement device to provide a multi-bit output value representing a magnitude of differences. | 10-17-2013 |
Dane Robinson Walther, Madison, AL US
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20120119900 | WIRELESS EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHT AND SIREN KIT - A wireless system for an emergency vehicle includes at least one siren module, at least one light module, and a remote control in communication with the at least one siren module and the at least one light module. Each of the at least one siren module, at least one light module and remote control are programmable for facilitating selective communication. | 05-17-2012 |
Dane S. Walther, Cambridge, MA US
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20120096106 | Extending a content delivery network (CDN) into a mobile or wireline network - A content delivery network (CDN) comprises a set of edge servers, and a domain name service (DNS) that is authoritative for content provider domains served by the CDN. The CDN is extended into one or more mobile or wireline networks that cannot or do not otherwise support fully-managed CDN edge servers. In particular, an “Extender” is deployed in the mobile or wireline network, preferably as a passive web caching proxy that is beyond the edge of the CDN but that serves CDN-provisioned content under the control of the CDN. The Extender may also be used to transparently cache and serve non-CDN content. An information channel is established between the Extender and the CDN to facilitate the Extender functionality. | 04-19-2012 |
Eckart Walther US
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20090157642 | SEARCH SYSTEM USING SEARCH SUBDOMAIN AND HINTS TO SUBDOMAINS IN SEARCH QUERY STATEMENTS AND SPONSORED RESULTS ON A SUBDOMAIN-BY-SUBDOMAIN BASIS - A method and apparatus for generating search results including searching by subdomain and providing sponsored results by subdomain is provided. A search system according to embodiments of the present invention analyzes search queries to determine if they are to be routed to subdomains and presents results include sponsored hits sponsored on a subdomain by subdomain basis. | 06-18-2009 |
20110314396 | INTEGRATION OF PERSONALIZED PORTALS WITH WEB CONTENT SYNDICATION - Personal portal pages for individual users are integrated with web content syndication. For example, when a search query is received from the user, a list of hits is generated. For each hit, it is determined whether there is an associated syndication feed, such as an RSS feed. The list of hits is displayed for the user, and a syndication option is included for each hit that has an associated syndication feed. The user can select the syndication option and thereby subscribe their personal portal page to that syndication feed. In some embodiments, the user may also be able to select syndication feeds for subscription via an alternative interface. | 12-22-2011 |
20120330949 | Search System Using Search Subdomain and Hints to Subdomains in Search Query Statements and Sponsored Results on a Subdomain-By-Subdomain Basis - A method and apparatus for generating search results including searching by subdomain and providing sponsored results by subdomain is provided. A search system according to embodiments of the present invention analyzes search queries to determine if they are to be routed to subdomains and presents results include sponsored hits sponsored on a subdomain by subdomain basis. | 12-27-2012 |
Goeran Walther, Plymouth, MN US
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20100021607 | FRUIT PRODUCTS CONTAINING OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS - A fruit product containing a readily oxidizable polyunsaturated fatty acid, such as omega-3 fatty acids, may be prepared by cooking a fruit base composition to obtain a cooked fruit base composition, cooling the cooked fruit base composition, admixing the fruit base composition with an oil which contains at least one readily oxidizable polyunsaturated fatty acid. Additionally, an acidic antioxidant for preventing oxidation of the at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid; and at least one polyol for providing mobility for the acidic antioxidant is admixed with the cooked fruit base composition to obtain an at least substantially homogeneous mixture, which may be formed into pieces. | 01-28-2010 |
20100310728 | ENCAPSULATED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FOR BAKED GOODS PRODUCTION - Encapsulated polyunsaturated fatty acids which can be incorporated into a baked good dough or batter without smearing or dissolution of the encapsulated product contains film-coated oil droplets encapsulated by a matrix material, a liquid plasticizer which plasticizes the matrix material, and an acidic antioxidant dispersed throughout the plasticized matrix material which helps to prevent oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids; and the production of a fishy taint or malodors and mal-flavors. The matrix material includes a starch component which helps to avoid a rubbery consistency and texture and promotes extrudability, and a protein component, which hardens the encapsulated product and prevents substantial smearing and dissolution during dough or batter mixing and baking. The matrix material protein content is from about 25% to about 77.5% by weight of the matrix material. The protein content of the encapsulated product is from about 15% to about 65% by weight, of the encapsulated product. | 12-09-2010 |
20110020520 | Encapsulation of readily oxidizable components - A stabilized emulsion is mixed with plasticizable matrix material to produce shelf stable, controlled release, discrete, solid particles or pellets which contain an encapsulated and/or embedded component, such as a readily oxidizable component, such as omega-3 fatty acids. An oil encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, dissolved and/or dispersed in an oil is admixed with an aqueous component and a film-forming component, such as a protein, to form an emulsion. The emulsion is admixed with a matrix material for obtaining a formable mixture or dough. An acidic antioxidant for prevention of oxidation of the active, sensitive encapsulant, and a plasticizer which solubilizes the acidic antioxidant are included in the matrix material which encapsulates film-coated oil droplets containing the readily oxidizable component. The plasticizer, such as glycerol, provides mobility for the acidic antioxidant within the matrix material of the pellets for reaction with any ambient oxygen and malodorous amines. | 01-27-2011 |
20150044334 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED PROTEIN PRODUCT - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, a system for making an extruded protein product using a system that includes a die including channel having a transverse cross section that is a continuous loop along at least a portion of the length of the die is disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
James Walther, Chatham, OH US
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20100050494 | MECHANICAL SCRAPE MAKING DEVICE - A programmable, mechanical scrape making device that is battery operated and that can be fastened to the ground. When activated, the device comes in contact with the ground to create a scrape through a sweeping and/or linear motion that is the same as or similar to that of an actual scrape that is performed by deer during the Rut or breeding season. The device also has a scent spraying mechanism that operates as the scrape is made. The device can be enclosed and operate from a weatherproof case which may be designed to look like a tree log. The design of the case can vary in appearance as to create a look that is indigenous to the end users' geographic area. The device is portable and may include a carrying case with a shoulder strap allowing the end user to transport the device from one location to another. The device may include power ports accessible for other devices such as motion detecting digital cameras and mock licking branches. | 03-04-2010 |
James W. Walther, Litchfield, OH US
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20130316185 | SHEET METAL PIECE HAVING WELD NOTCH AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A sheet metal piece includes a base material layer and one or more intermediate and coating material layers, along with a weld notch formed along an edge region of the piece. At least a portion of the coating and intermediate material layers is removed at the weld notch so that certain constituents from such layers do not affect the integrity of a nearby weld joint when it is subsequently formed along the edge region. Various methods of ablation, including laser ablation, can be used to form the weld notch. | 11-28-2013 |
20140003860 | WELDED BLANK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140151347 | METHOD OF FORMING A WELD NOTCH IN A SHEET METAL PIECE - Sheet metal pieces intended to be welded can be made with weld notches located along one or more edges. A weld notch is characterized by the absence of certain material constituents so that they do not unacceptably contaminate nearby welds. The weld notch can be created by first forming an ablation trench along the sheet metal piece, then separating the sheet metal piece along the formed ablation trench into two separate pieces, at least one of which includes a newly formed and weldable edge. | 06-05-2014 |
20140270922 | WELDED BLANK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A welded blank assembly includes a capping material in a weld region of the assembly. The capping material can help protect a weld joint joining first and second sheet metal pieces together. At least one of the sheet metal pieces has a coating material layer that is removed prior to forming the weld joint so that the coating material does not contaminate the weld joint. The removed coating material can be collected before the weld joint is formed and reapplied as part of the capping material after the weld joint is formed, effectively changing the coating material from a potential weld contaminant to a weld joint protectant. The capping material may also include additional material from a source other than the coating material layer. | 09-18-2014 |
James W. Walther, Chatham, OH US
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20080209974 | Metal Blank with Binder Trim Component and Method - A metal blank that includes a binder trim component having at least one cut edge with a non-linear section. The creation of the non-linear section simultaneously forms a corresponding section in a binder trim component of an adjacent metal blank so that binder material can be shared therebetween. This reduces the amount of scrap metal, as the binder trim component is subsequently cut off and discarded. Furthermore, the non-linear section can include one or more strategically placed formations, such as projections, recesses, flat sections, etc., that cause it to be non-uniform along its length and to be specifically tailored to the manufacturing requirements of the part being formed. | 09-04-2008 |
20120035902 | METAL BLANK WITH BINDER TRIM COMPONENT AND METHOD - A metal blank that includes a binder trim component having at least one cut edge with a non-linear section. The creation of the non-linear section simultaneously forms a corresponding section in a binder trim component of an adjacent metal blank so that binder material can be shared therebetween. This reduces the amount of scrap metal, as the binder trim component is subsequently cut off and discarded. Furthermore, the non-linear section can include one or more strategically placed formations, such as projections, recesses, flat sections, etc., that cause it to be non-uniform along its length and to be specifically tailored to the manufacturing requirements of the part being formed. | 02-09-2012 |
Jay Walther, West Jordan, UT US
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20100094190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TRACTION - Systems and methods for providing light therapy traction to a patient. A light therapy device and a traction mechanism provide concurrent, alternating and/or repetitive treatment to a patient. The light therapy device includes one or more light sources configured to deliver light to a patient. The traction mechanism is configured to provide selective separation to a particular location the patient's body, such as a location of the patient's vertebrae. In some embodiments, the light therapy and traction are performed simultaneously. In other embodiments, the light therapy and lumbar traction are performed in treatment cycles to the patient. Embodiments of the present invention embrace the application of light therapy prior to, during, and/or after a cervical and/or lumbar traction treatment. | 04-15-2010 |
John Dwayne Walther, Loveland, OH US
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20090184132 | Product Dispenser Accessory for Children - An accessory is provided for a product dispenser having a container for holding a product. The container defines a center axis and has a normal dispensing position, and a dispensing mechanism is coupled to the container and has a discharge opening adapted to direct product toward a desired target area when the container is in the normal dispensing position. The accessory is a first stabilizing element coupled to at least one of the container and dispensing mechanism and adapted to maintain the container in the normal dispensing position, thereby to more reliably direct product toward the target area during use. The first stabilizing element incorporates at least one physical feature attractive to a child. | 07-23-2009 |
Jonathan Y. Walther, Missoula, MT US
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20150025655 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A real-time traffic management system comprising a main light controller module configured to monitor and control functionality of one or more traffic lights, a master control unit server software application, a network operations control module, and a network watcher application program. The main light controller module communicates with one or more coordinating light controller modules, onsite personnel, and a network operations center. The main light controller uses a camera that detects instances of vehicle demand and provides live images for situational awareness. The main light controller module comprises a global positioning satellite receiver and a light sensor for monitoring ambient lighting conditions. The network watcher application program continuously scans incoming data, monitors performance of all components in the system, and issues alerts and alarms to notify personnel of events or conditions outside of established tolerances. | 01-22-2015 |
20150061896 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A real-time traffic management system comprising a main light controller module configured to monitor and control functionality of one or more traffic lights, a master control unit server software application, a network operations control module, and a network watcher application program. The main light controller nodule communicates with one or more coordinating light controller modules, onsite personnel, and a network operations center. The main light controller uses a camera that detects instances of vehicle demand and provides live Images for situational awareness. The main light controller module comprises a global positioning satellite receiver and a light sensor for monitoring ambient lighting conditions. The network watcher application program continuously scans incoming data, monitors performance of all components in the system, and issues alerts and alarms to notify personnel of events or conditions outside of established tolerances. | 03-05-2015 |
Leonard E. Walther, Russellville, KY US
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20110131874 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A COAL FIRED FURNACE - An additive having as components, at least three metal oxides selected from iron, manganese, cobalt, and copper oxide, may be added to coal to reduce the brightness of ash produced therewith. Further, the additive serves to increase the heat transfer efficiency of furnaces. | 06-09-2011 |
20110232548 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A FURNACE - An additive having as components, at least two metal oxides selected from iron, manganese, cobalt, and copper oxide, may be added to a fuel to reduce the brightness of ash produced therewith. Further, the additive serves to increase the heat transfer efficiency of furnaces. | 09-29-2011 |
20130206687 | METHOD FOR USING ACTIVATED CARBON FOR TREATING WATER - Waste water may be treated by introducing activated carbon into a biological oxidation system as a slurry wherein: (1) the slurry is stable as compared to a conventional activated carbon slurry; (2) the activated carbon within the slurry retains at least 85% of its absorptive capacity; and (3) the activated carbon is immediately available for absorbing organic compounds when introduced into the biological oxidation system. The method is particularly useful for treating upset conditions. These slurries may also be used for treating other types of water to remove compounds that can be absorbed by activated carbon. Exemplary of such water types are process water and run-off water. | 08-15-2013 |
Linda Walther, Bristol, WI US
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20150040955 | Autographable Crutch - An autographable crutch ( | 02-12-2015 |
Linda M. Walther, Bristol, WI US
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20120043730 | KNEE WALKER - Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration. | 02-23-2012 |
20120161416 | KNEE WALKER - Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration. | 06-28-2012 |
20120280467 | KNEE WALKER - Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. A knee walker assembly is disclosed that includes a frame with a handle mounted to the frame. At least one rear wheel is mounted to the frame proximate the rear end thereof. At least one front wheel is mounted to the frame proximate the front end thereof. The knee walker assembly also includes a support platform configured to support a portion of an appendage. A collapsible stanchion arrangement movably mounts the support platform to the frame. The collapsible stanchion arrangement includes a trolley and a first stanchion attached at a first end thereof to the support platform and attached at a second end thereof to the trolley. The trolley is slidably mounted to the frame such that movement of the trolley relative to the frame operates to adjust the vertical height of the support platform. | 11-08-2012 |
20130037663 | INTRAVENOUS FLUID CONTAINER STAND AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members. | 02-14-2013 |
20130168526 | APPARATUS PERTAINING TO A BASE FOR A VERTICAL SUPPORT POLE - An IV-pole base has at least one blank and one complimentary tab formed on sides thereof. By one approach, this base comprises, in effect, a jigsaw-puzzle piece that can fully interlock with other such bases in a substantially tessellated manner. So configured, a plurality of IV poles having such a base are easily interlocked with one another to facilitate moving that plurality of IV poles from one place to another. By one approach, the aforementioned blanks and tabs have a substantially circular shape. As one illustrative example, the base comprises a square having two blanks and two tabs, with one such feature formed on each side of the square. By one approach the blanks are formed on sides of the base that are opposite to the tabs. | 07-04-2013 |
20130300080 | KNEE WALKER - Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration. | 11-14-2013 |
Michael Walther, Callaway, MN US
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20080295391 | Fuel and Lubricant Additives and Methods for Improving Fuel Economy and Vehicle Emissions - An additive includes a calcium source, a suspension agent, a castor oil, and optionally a castor supplement/replacement. In many embodiments, polyalphaolefin is included. The preferred suspension agents are fatty acid esters, triglycerides or other, with a pour point/melt point from about 5 degrees C. to about 50 degrees C. Suspension agents of particular interest are: 1) polymerized ester(s) of ricinoleic acid (polymerized ester(s) of 12-Hydroxy Oleic Acid), 2) polymerized ester(s) of 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid, 3) waxy esters of ricinoleic acid, 4) palm oil, 5) palm-olein, 6) coconut oil, and 7) jojoba oil. The waxy esters may result from polymerization of shorter carboxylic acid monomers. The additive may be used in fuels to improve combustion engine performance in terms of efficiency and emissions. Polyalphaolefin may be important, especially in additive formulations for diesel fuels, for NOx reduction. The additive may be used in lubricants that improve performance of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal components of engines, guns, or other machinery. The additive also may be used in cutting fluids for machining and fabrication. Used in conjunction with other additives, embodiments of the invention may be used to lower pour points in oils, esters and other similar products. | 12-04-2008 |
Michael A. Walther, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140033639 | Low profile security system for canine entry and exit - A method to provide in a wall of a building structure a low-profile secure canine access comprises the steps of forming an access opening through the wall, mounting a door structure in the wall, and installing a supplemental security member over the door structure to fully enclose the door structure. A door is mounted in the security member. A low profile locking system secures the door in a closed position. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael H. Walther, St. George, UT US
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20150362270 | FIREARM RECEIVER WITH FORWARD ASSIST AND BOLT CATCH RELEASE - A receiver for a firearm may include a linkage that integrates movement of left and right forward assists. The receiver may include a linkage connecting one or both of the forward assists to a bolt catch. The receiver may included both a connection between the left and right forward assists as well as a connection between one or both of the forward assists and the bolt catch. The receiver may include a linkage connecting the forward assist mechanism with the bolt catch mechanism such that actuation of the forward assist mechanism moves the bolt carrier and moves the bolt catch mechanism from the engaged position to the disengaged position. | 12-17-2015 |
Rachael Eden Walther, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130310796 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING TEXTURED ZONES - An absorbent article comprises a chassis having a belt portion extending therefrom. The belt portion comprises a side edge, a waist opening edge, a leg opening edge, first and second substrates engaged with each other, and elastic elements disposed intermediate the first substrate and the second substrate. The belt portion also comprises a first texture zone comprising a first portion of the substrates and the elastic strands and disposed adjacent to the side edge and the waist opening edge and a second texture zone comprising a second portion of the substrates and the elastic elements and disposed adjacent to the side edge and the leg opening edge. The first texture zone extends at least partially along a first lateral extent of the belt portion and the second texture zone extends at least partially along a second lateral extent of the belt portion. | 11-21-2013 |
20130324956 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING TEXTURE ZONES FORMING BACKGROUND PATTERNS AND MACRO PATTERNS - An absorbent article comprises first and second substrates and one or more elastic elements disposed at least partially intermediate the substrates. The second substrate is attached to the first substrate and/or to portions of the elastic elements. The absorbent article comprises an adhesive having a first and second pattern of elements disposed on first substrate, and first and second texture zones. The first texture zone comprises a first portion of the substrates, a first portion of the elastic elements, and the first pattern of elements of the adhesive and forms a background pattern in the first portion of the substrates. The second texture zone comprises a second portion of the substrates, a second portion of the one or more elastic elements, and the second pattern of elements of the adhesive and forms a macro pattern in the second portion of the substrates. | 12-05-2013 |
Rachael Eden Walther, Union, KY US
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20090119118 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING TISSUE PRODUCTS HAVING COORDINATED DECOR FEATURES - A method of customizing a tissue product, having the steps of: selecting a plurality of different architectural décor or home décor styles; categorizing the architectural décor or home décor styles into style groups; selecting a plurality of style groups; selecting at least one design that is representative of each style group; applying the selected designs to one or more tissue products, so that the tissue products represent the style group. | 05-07-2009 |
20090145792 | REUSABLE PACKAGE FOR ROLLED PAPER PRODUCTS - A large count package comprising an overwrap and a plurality of products. The overwrap comprises an opening and wherein a drawstring is positioned around the opening and wherein the drawstring comprises a pull region. The overwrap comprises a volume of from about 1100 in | 06-11-2009 |
20090148630 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY OF FOLDED ROLLED PAPER PRODUCTS - A display assembly with a plurality of rolled paper products having: a plurality of folded implements convolutely wound about a core or a void area, capable of being dispensed from the rolled paper product, comprising a fibrous structure having a first flap with a first edge; a second flap with a second edge; and a body, between the first flap and the second flap, the body having a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first flap and the second flap are folded against and overlap either the first surface or the second surface of the body. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148646 | PORTABLE TISSUE PRODUCTS - A tissue product having a plurality of absorbent, fibrous structure sheets comprising at least a first sheet and a second sheet that is adjacent to the first sheet, the first sheet and the second sheet each comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the first end of the first sheet is proximal to the first end of the second sheet, and the second end of the first sheet and the second end of the second sheet are arranged in a splayed orientation. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159225 | ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT HAVING COMPLEMENTARY USE COMPONENTS - A sheet of paper product having two or more complementary function components. One of the complementary function components is a pocket. | 06-25-2009 |
20100038265 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY OF FOLDED ROLLED PAPER PRODUCTS - A display assembly with a plurality of rolled paper products having: a plurality of folded implements convolutely wound about a core or a void area, capable of being dispensed from the rolled paper product, comprising a fibrous structure having a first flap with a first edge; a second flap with a second edge; and a body, between the first flap and the second flap, the body having a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first flap and the second flap are folded against and overlap either the first surface or the second surface of the body. | 02-18-2010 |
20120030145 | Method Of Selling Absorbent Articles Bearing Graphics Visually Coordinated To Clothing - In one aspect, the invention relates generally to a method of selling absorbent articles having graphics disposed upon them. The graphics are visually coordinated to clothing. The clothing may be an article of clothing and/or a line of clothing. | 02-02-2012 |
20130310798 | Absorbent Article Having Multiple Graphic Zones - An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region, wherein the first waist region and second waist region are joined with each other such that a pair of side seams are formed and the absorbent article has two leg openings and a waist opening. At least one of the first waist region or the second waist region include a first graphic zone, a second graphic zone, and a third graphic zone, wherein the first graphic zone, the second graphic zone, and the third graphic zone are disposed at a side seam of the absorbent article. | 11-21-2013 |
20140171898 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING RAISED BARRIERS - An absorbent article comprising a raised barrier is provided. The raised barrier extends into a front waist region, a crotch region, and a back waist region of the absorbent article. | 06-19-2014 |
20150065973 | Absorbent Articles With Channels - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065975 | Absorbent Articles With Channels - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065976 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNELS - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article that comprises a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymers. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap channels defined by the absorbent core. The absorbent article may comprises a liquid distribution system (LDS) that defines one or more channels. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065981 | Absorbent Articles With Channels - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core. | 03-05-2015 |
20150080839 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNELS AND SIGNALS - An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core comprising channels disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a printed adhesive layer disposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core such that the printed adhesive layer is visible through the topsheet. At least a portion of the adhesive layer forms a pattern of one or more pairs of contoured lines that run lengthwise in the machine direction of the absorbent article, each pair being symmetric to its compliment across an axis of the absorbent article drawn in the machine direction and at the center of its width. The distance between the innermost pair of contoured lines is from about 15 mm to about 25 mm or the amount of adhesive comprising the printed adhesive layer is such that the pattern coverage with the adhesive is from about 15% to about 30%. | 03-19-2015 |
20150250658 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate forming about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the topsheet and a second discrete substrate wherein about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 75% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 25% or less of the total area of the topsheet, wherein the dual layer of substrate is formed from an overlap between the first discrete substrate and the second discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate, according to the Overall Substrate Height Test for Substrates with First and Second Projections, has an overall z-directional height of between about 1400 μm and about 2250 μm. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250659 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate, a second discrete substrate, and a third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is disposed at least partially intermediate the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 80% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 20% or less of the total area of the topsheet. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250663 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES - A three-dimensional, liquid permeable substrate for an absorbent article is disclosed. The liquid permeable substrate comprises a first layer and a second layer joined to the first layer to form a composite. The composite comprises a plurality of apertures defined therein, a plurality of bridge portions, a plurality of first projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and a plurality of second projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and the first projections. A majority of the plurality of the second projections have a first z-directional height and a majority of the first projections have a second z-directional height. A majority of the plurality of the bridge portions have a third z-directional height. The first z-directional height may be greater than the second and third z-directional heights. The substrate has an overall z-directional height in the range of about 1300 μm to about 2500 μm. | 09-10-2015 |
20150282998 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING SUBSTRATES HAVING ZONAL TREATMENTS - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The absorbent article may comprise a substantially laterally-extending separation element defining a visual front portion and a visual back portion on a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article. The liquid permeable topsheet may comprise a first zone in the visual front portion that comprises a first geometric treatment and a second zone in the visual back portion that comprises a second geometric treatment. | 10-08-2015 |
20150282999 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING SUBSTRATES HAVING ZONAL TREATMENTS - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, a lateral axis defining a front region on a first side of the lateral axis and a back region on a second side of the lateral axis, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The liquid permeable topsheet may comprise a first zone situated primarily in the front region and having a substantially transferrable chemical treatment and a second zone situated primarily in the back region and having the substantially transferrable chemical treatment. A basis weight of the substantially transferrable chemical treatment may be greater in the second zone than in the first zone. | 10-08-2015 |
20150283001 | Absorbent Articles Having Zones - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The liquid permeable topsheet comprises a first zone and a second zone. The first zone comprises a pattern of apertures. At least two apertures of the pattern of apertures have different sizes, shapes, and/or orientations. | 10-08-2015 |
20150283003 | Absorbent Articles Having Zones - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The liquid permeable topsheet comprise a first zone and a second zone. The first zone comprises a morphological treatment. The morphological treatment comprises a plurality of three-dimensional protrusions extending from a plane of the topsheet. At least some of the three-dimensional protrusions comprise a base forming an opening, an opposed distal portion, and one or more side walls between the base and the distal portion. At least one distance between opposing side wall portions is larger than a width of the opening. | 10-08-2015 |
Rachel Eden Walther, Union, KY US
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20120029457 | Absorbent Articles Bearing Graphics Visually Coordinated To Clothing - In one aspect, the invention relates generally to absorbent articles having graphics disposed upon them. The graphics are visually coordinated to clothing. The clothing may be an article of clothing and/or a line of clothing. | 02-02-2012 |
20130289511 | Method Of Printing Graphics On Absorbent-Articles - Absorbent articles having graphics disposed upon them and methods of printing graphics. The graphics are suitable for or actually embodied in fabric and may be visually coordinated to clothing. The clothing may be an article of clothing and/or a line of clothing. | 10-31-2013 |
20130310795 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH UNIFORM GRAPHICS - A pull-on disposable absorbent article comprising front and rear elastomeric belts each comprising first and second belt substrates, each substrate comprising at least one nonwoven layer; and a center chassis comprising at least one nonwoven layer and at least one film layer; wherein a first graphic is printed on a surface of a nonwoven layer of one of the first or second belt substrates, and wherein a second graphic is printed on a surface of at least one of the group consisting of a nonwoven layer of the first or second belt substrates, a layer of the center chassis, a backsheet, and an outer cover; and wherein the number of nonwoven layers between any first graphic and the outer surface of the article is the same as the number of nonwoven layers between any second graphic and the outer surface of the article. | 11-21-2013 |
Ronald S. Walther, Granby, CT US
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20090271086 | Hybrid Engine Accessory Power System - A system for generating accessory power from a gas turbine engine is provided by the present invention. The system includes an electronic control device for monitoring at least one parameter which provides information about an incipient change in power demand, a control valve operated by the control device for supplying bleed air from the engine during a transient state in response to the at least one monitored parameter, and a pneumatically operated device for receiving the bleed air and for generating power to operate equipment onboard an aircraft. The pneumatically operated device may be an air turbine or a pneumatically integrated generator. | 10-29-2009 |
Russell B. Walther, Gainesville, FL US
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20110288551 | Maxillo-Mandibular Fixation Apparatus And Method - The present disclosure provides for an apparatus and method for supporting a maxillo-mandibular fixation by securing the maxillary teeth and mandibular teeth together in a faster and less harmful manner, includes a floss-wire component for circumdental wiring a tooth initially by flossing the interproximal space of a tooth therewith and thereafter causing circumdental wiring of a tooth when the floss-wire component is pulled, the floss-wire component having a distal portion composed of a floss-like material and a proximal portion composed of a wire-like material, a clip having an anchoring point and grasping point, the clip interacts with the floss-wire component, thereby causing the clip and the floss-wire to secure tightly to a tooth, and a bar positioned between the buccal surface of one or more teeth and one or more clips, the bar having a plurality of indices to increase the stabilization of one or more clips. | 11-24-2011 |
Stephen Walther, Las Vegas, NV US
Stephen J. Walther, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110269521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING A SWEEPSTAKES IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for sweepstakes awards in a gaming environment. Certain embodiments provide a method including accumulating sweepstakes entries for a player based on at least one sweepstakes entry criterion and randomly selecting a winner from the pool of sweepstakes entries. The sweepstakes entries are associated with the player and incorporated in a pool of sweepstakes entries. In certain embodiments, the at least one sweepstakes entry criterion comprises at least one of one entry per player, accumulating points based on play, accumulating points based on machine outcome, and coin in. In certain embodiments, the method further includes determining eligibility of a player for the sweepstakes. In certain embodiments, eligibility is determined based on at least one of a player group, a machine group, a machine denomination, a machine type, a machine manufacturer, a game manufacturer, a game theme and a game title, for example. | 11-03-2011 |
20120258792 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for awarding jackpots and disseminating information regarding jackpot awards in a gaming environment. Certain embodiments provide a method for announcing jackpot awards including detecting a jackpot awarded at a gaming terminal in the gaming system, determining satisfaction of an announcement criterion by the jackpot, and transmitting, upon satisfaction of the announcement criterion, a jackpot announcement to a group of one or more players satisfying an eligibility criterion. The jackpot announcement may include, for example, an opportunity to win an additional jackpot and/or an award of an additional jackpot. In certain embodiments, the announcement criterion identifies a jackpot sufficient to trigger a jackpot announcement and opportunity for an additional jackpot award. In certain embodiments, the eligibility criterion identifies one or more groups of one or more players who qualify for an opportunity for an additional jackpot. | 10-11-2012 |
20130190064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING A SWEEPSTAKES IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for sweepstakes awards in a gaming environment. Certain embodiments provide a method including accumulating sweepstakes entries for a player based on at least one sweepstakes entry criterion and randomly selecting a winner from the pool of sweepstakes entries. The sweepstakes entries are associated with the player and incorporated in a pool of sweepstakes entries. In certain embodiments, the at least one sweepstakes entry criterion comprises at least one of one entry per player, accumulating points based on play, accumulating points based on machine outcome, and coin in. In certain embodiments, the method further includes determining eligibility of a player for the sweepstakes. In certain embodiments, eligibility is determined based on at least one of a player group, a machine group, a machine denomination, a machine type, a machine manufacturer, a game manufacturer, a game theme and a game title, for example. | 07-25-2013 |
Steven Walther, Andover, MA US
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20090104761 | Plasma Doping System With Charge Control - A method of plasma doping includes generating a plasma comprising dopant ions proximate to a platen supporting a substrate in a plasma chamber. The platen is biased with a bias voltage waveform having a negative potential that attracts ions in the plasma to the substrate for plasma doping. At least one sensor measuring data related to charging conditions favorable for forming an electrical discharge is monitored. At least one plasma process parameter is modified in response to the measured data, thereby reducing a probability of forming an electrical discharge. | 04-23-2009 |
Steven Karl Walther, Apex, NC US
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20140317864 | Abbreviated Toothbrush Handle - A toothbrush with an abbreviated toothbrush handle facilitates a healthier brushing technique by encouraging the use of a pinch grip. An abbreviated handle with one or more finger grooves encourages a two or three fingered pinch grip, thereby reducing the amount of pressure a user can apply during brushing at any brushing orientation. A finger groove may be contoured, consisting of concave surface areas and optionally convex surface areas. A handle may feature a pair of finger grooves that resemble a peanut or hour glass shape, which encourages the use of a pinch grip. Embodiments may take the form of a supplemental attachment to a toothbrush, or an integral part of a solid single-piece toothbrush. | 10-30-2014 |
20150342332 | PINCH GRIP TOOTHBRUSH HANDLE - A toothbrush with a pinch grip toothbrush handle facilitates a healthier brushing technique by encouraging the use of a pinch grip. A pinch grip handle with one or more finger grooves encourages the use of a pinch grip, thereby reducing the amount of pressure a user can apply during brushing at any brushing orientation. A finger groove may be contoured, consisting of concave surface areas and optionally convex surface areas. A handle may feature a pair of finger grooves that resemble a peanut or hour glass shape, which encourages the use of a pinch grip. Embodiments may take the form of a supplemental attachment to a toothbrush, or an integral part of a solid single-piece toothbrush. | 12-03-2015 |
Steven Raymond Walther, Andover, MA US
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20090289204 | ELECTRON BEAM EMITTER WITH SLOTTED GUN - An electron beam emitter includes an electron generator for generating electrons. The electron generator can have a housing containing at least one electron source for generating the electrons. The at least one electron source has a width. The electron generator housing can have an electron permeable region spaced from the at least one electron source for allowing extraction of the electrons from the electron generator housing. The electron permeable region can include a series of narrow elongate slots and ribs formed in the electron generator housing and extending laterally beyond the width of the at least one electron source. The electron permeable region can be configured and positioned relative to the at least one electron source for laterally spreading the electrons that are generated by the at least one electron source. | 11-26-2009 |
20110012030 | EBEAM STERILIZATION APPARATUS - Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an ebeam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012032 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION APPARATUS - Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation. | 01-20-2011 |
20130015365 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION APPARATUS - Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation. | 01-17-2013 |
Swayne Walther, Idaho City, ID US
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20090103979 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR SOY-BASED MATERIAL BINDER - A composition and methods for soy-based material binder is provided. One example method for increasing road stabilization with a soy-based material binder may include determining road base attributes of the road base for application. The method may further include creating a soy-based material binder comprising at least one of a soy protein isolate with a concentration in the range of 1 to 20% of soy protein isolate based on road base attributes. The method may further include determining an amount of soy-based material binder for a volume of application based on the concentration of soy protein isolate in the soy-based material binder and the road base attributes. Further still, the method may include combining the soy-based material binder and the road base wherein the resultant mixture includes soy-based material binder in a range of 0.0001-5 gallons per pound of road base. | 04-23-2009 |