Larson, WI
Adam Larson, Mequon, WI US
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20150054472 | ACYCLIC EXCITER FOR AN ALTERNATOR - A self-excited alternator for generating electrical energy. The alternator includes a stator, a rotor, and an exciter. The rotor includes conductors which are integrated within the rotor via one of a casting process, a welding process, or a fastening process. The exciter includes a magnet producing a static magnetic field, and a rotatable conductive member coupled to the shaft and electrically coupled to the one or more conductors. The rotatable conductive member is operable to output the direct current to the one or more conductors upon rotation within the static magnetic field, thus exciting the alternator. | 02-26-2015 |
Adam M. Larson, Mequon, WI US
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20140253054 | ALTERNATOR FOR A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - An alternator for a power generation system. The alternator includes a stator. The stator includes a main output winding, a poly-phase auxiliary winding and an exciter field winding that is powered by the poly-phase auxiliary winding. The alternator further includes a rotor that includes an exciter secondary winding and a rotary field winding that is powered by the exciter secondary winding. The rotary field winding voltage is determined by the exciter secondary winding voltage. In some power generation systems, the rotary field winding current of the rotor may be directly rectified from the exciter secondary winding current by uncontrolled rectifiers. The alternator further includes a regulator that measures a current to the exciter field winding. The regulator controls the current to a set point in order to regulate an output voltage produced by the main output winding of the stator. | 09-11-2014 |
Andrea J. Larson, Wausau, WI US
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20140251806 | WATER TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR STEAM-ASSISTED OIL PRODUCTION OPERATION - A water processing arrangement ( | 09-11-2014 |
Bradley James Larson, Madison, WI US
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20100021654 | Plasma-enhanced functionalization of inorganic oxide surfaces - Methods for producing plasma-treated, functionalized inorganic oxide surfaces are provided. The methods include the steps of subjecting an oxide surface to a plasma to create hydroxyl functionalities on the surface and reacting the hydroxyl functionalities with epoxy group-containing molecules in situ in the absence of plasma. Biomolecules may be immobilized on the resulting functionalized surfaces. The methods may be used to treat a variety of oxide surfaces, including glass, quartz, silica and metal oxides. | 01-28-2010 |
20110095651 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING INTERACTION WITH AN OBJECT - A device and method for the detection of the interaction between two or more objects is disclosed. The device utilizes electrical impedance spectra measured from a piezoelectric element attached to one such object. Comparison of such spectra along a range of traverse allows precise estimates of distance to be made. One useful application is the topographical mapping of a surface. | 04-28-2011 |
Christopher T. Larson, Waukesha, WI US
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20130259626 | COUNTERWEIGHT SYSTEM FOR AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - A counterweight system for an industrial machine includes a body having a front end and a back end, the body defining a cavity, and a plurality of walls defining a plurality of discrete sections within the body, each discrete section having an aperture for inserting a counterweight into the cavity. | 10-03-2013 |
Daniel P. Larson, Oak Creek, WI US
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20100029686 | HCV PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula I and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; and (d) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 02-04-2010 |
20130303547 | HCV Protease Inhibitors and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula I and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; and (d) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 11-14-2013 |
David J. Larson, Madison, WI US
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20090114620 | ATOM PROBE ELECTRODE TREATMENTS - A method for treating an atom probe electrode ( | 05-07-2009 |
20090138995 | ATOM PROBE COMPONENT TREATMENTS - The present invention relates to treatments for atom probe components. For example, certain aspects are directed toward processes for treating an atom probe component that includes removing material from a surface of the atom probe component (e.g., using an ion beam, a plasma, a chemical etching process, and/or photonic energy). Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a method for treating an atom probe specimen that includes using a computing device to automatically control a voltage used in an ion sputtering process. Still other aspects of the invention are directed toward methods for treating an atom probe component that includes introducing photonic energy proximate to a surface of the atom probe component, annealing at least a portion of a surface of the atom probe component, coating at least a portion of a surface of the atom probe component, and/or cooling at least a portion of the atom probe component. | 05-28-2009 |
20100204927 | ATOM PROBE DATA PROCESSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to atom probe data processes and associated systems. Aspects of the invention are directed toward a computing system configured to process atom probe data that includes a data set receiving component configured to receive a first three-dimensional data set. The first three-dimensional data set has a first data element structure and is based on data collected from performing an atom probe process on a portion of an atom probe specimen. The system further includes a data set constructing component configured to create a second three-dimensional data set having a second data element structure different than the first data element structure. In selected embodiments, the system can further include a Fourier Transform component configured to perform a Fourier Transform on a portion of the second three-dimensional data set. | 08-12-2010 |
20100288926 | ATOM PROBE DATA AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to atom probe data and associated systems and methods. Aspects of the invention are directed toward a computing system configured to predict a characteristic associated with an atom probe specimen that includes a data set receiving component configured to receive a three-dimensional data set associated with a portion of the specimen. The system further includes a predicting/calculating component configured to predict the characteristic associated with the specimen based on the data set. Other aspects of the invention are directed toward a method for evaluating a manufacturing process using atom probe data that includes receiving a three-dimensional data set associated with a portion of a microelectronic assembly produced by a manufacturing process. The method further includes determining a variation between the data set and a configuration expected to result from the manufacturing process. | 11-18-2010 |
Douglas A. Larson, Depere, WI US
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20120311938 | Building communities, and communities so built - Methods of providing a habitable community having usable habitation facilities, and electric and water utilities, including providing a community construction service pack and corresponding community construction services by which such service pack is rapidly installed at a location in need of such rapidly-built community. Such rapidly-built community may be used e.g. to meet the needs of a population suffering from a recent disaster and/or to meet the needs of a population in need of community facilities at a newly-to-be occupied site remote from human habitation and/or human habitation facilities. The invention thus is able to rapidly provide one or more limited-size functional communities on an urgent-need basis where each community initially has its own community local electric service system and its own community local water service, which may be functional even though local housing units may have been severely damaged or destroyed. | 12-13-2012 |
Douglas A. Larson, Plover, WI US
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20090293197 | WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY FOR USE WITH BEDS - This invention relates to a bed including a frame with a substantially planar frame support surface. The bed also includes a width adjustment accessory with a mounting member and an extension member, the extension member providing a substantially planar extended support surface. The mounting member is configured to be attached relative to the frame so that the extended support surface is substantially planar with the frame support surface. | 12-03-2009 |
Elizabeth Nicole Larson, Waukesha, WI US
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20080292162 | Method and System for Generating a Collage to Summarize a Medical Dataset - Certain aspects of a method and system for generating a collage of images or videos to summarize a medical dataset are disclosed. Aspects of one method may include segmenting medical images based on a type of tissue. A portion of each of the segmented medical images may be selected based on one or more selection criteria by fitting a bounding box encompassing each selected portion. A collage of images may be generated based on the selected portion of each of the segmented medical images. The generated collage of images may be stored in an image storage repository. | 11-27-2008 |
Kathleen A. Larson, Madison, WI US
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20090210194 | EFFICIENT SPECTRAL MATCHING, PARTICULARLY FOR MULTICOMPONENT SPECTRA - An unknown spectrum obtained from infrared or other spectroscopy can be compared to spectra in a reference library to find the best matches. The best match spectra can then each in turn be combined with the reference spectra, with the combinations also being screened for best matches versus the unknown spectrum. These resulting best matches can then also undergo the foregoing combination and comparison steps. The process can repeat in this manner until an appropriate stopping point is reached, for example, when a desired number of best matches are identified, when some predetermined number of iterations has been performed, etc. This methodology is able to return best-match spectra (and combinations of spectra) with far fewer computational steps and greater speed than if all possible combinations of reference spectra are considered. | 08-20-2009 |
20130096883 | Multi-Component Regression/Multi-Component Analysis of Time Series Files - MCR provided estimated pure component time series spectra as extracted from infrared or other spectroscopy is capable of being compared to spectra in a reference library to find the best matches. The best match spectra can then each in turn be combined with the reference spectra, with the combinations also being screened for best matches versus any one of the estimated pure component time series spectra. These resulting best matches can then also undergo the foregoing combination and comparison steps. The process can repeat in this manner in an unbounded fashion if desired until an appropriate stopping point is reached, for example, when a desired number of best matches are identified, when some predetermined number of iterations has been performed, etc. This methodology is able to return best-match spectra with far fewer computational steps and greater speed than if all possible combinations of reference spectra are considered. | 04-18-2013 |
Larry G. Larson, Holmen, WI US
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20090071810 | Dairy switch apparatus and method - A switch for use in dairies with reduced cost, improved reliability, and minimal hysteresis. The switch includes a paddle having a first end and a second end. The second end is contacted by another device or animal, and the first end is thereby moved relative to an inductive sensor. | 03-19-2009 |
20110168095 | Breakaway arm for a rotary milker unit detacher - A dairy milker unit detacher having a milker unit support arm that resists damage and breakage by incorporating a breakaway mechanism that disengages and then automatically or easily returns the support arm to a functional arrangement when a dairy animal or other force engages the support arm. | 07-14-2011 |
Mark Larson, Verona, WI US
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20130165244 | POOL CUE - A pool cue shaft assembly includes a thermoplastic support body extending along a shaft axis from a tip end to a collar end. The support body defines at least three fin members extending radially from a geometric center of the support body. Spaces between the radially extending fin members define at least three longitudinal grooves. At least three inlay members are coupled to the thermoplastic support body. Each inlay member is disposed within a respective longitudinal groove and extends from the tip end to the collar end. | 06-27-2013 |
Mark Larson, Bloomer, WI US
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20140245079 | System and Method for Error Logging - Error data is read from error registers and written into a buffer. A computing node uses a BIOS to read the error data, rearm the error register and write the data into a memory mapped buffer. A hub chip supports creation of a shared memory system of computing nodes. A management controller in the computing node extracts error data from the buffer. The error data preferably consists essentially of the error register identifiers and the contents of the error registers. A system management node receives the error data from the management controllers in the computing nodes. The system management node may be coupled to but separate from the computing nodes. | 08-28-2014 |
Michael C. Larson, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20150158033 | BLOOD PURIFIER DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide a gravity-fed blood purifier device for removing waste particles from blood. In one embodiment, the blood purifier device includes a pair of end plates and a first cylindrical tube located between the end plates. The blood purifier device also includes a porous tube contained within the space defined by the first cylindrical tube. An inlet provides unpurified red blood cells into blood purifier device. An electrode generates a negative potential across the porous tube to repel red blood cells so that the waste particles pass through the porous tube and the red blood cells do not. An outlet can be coupled to one of the end plates to receive the purified red blood cells. | 06-11-2015 |
Michael E.m. Larson, Minocqua, WI US
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20090291468 | Method and Device for Monitoring Medication Usage - The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample by measuring the concentration of a test metabolite in the sample and comparing that concentration against the concentration of the reference metabolite; enabling accurate metabolite concentration measurements to determine aberrant drug usage patterns. Also disclosed is an analytical testing device and related computer-assisted products for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample efficiently and accurately. | 11-26-2009 |
20110086428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING MEDICATION USAGE - The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample by measuring the concentration of a test metabolite in the sample and comparing that concentration against the concentration of the reference metabolite; enabling accurate metabolite concentration measurements to determine aberrant drug usage patterns. Also disclosed is an analytical testing device and related computer-assisted products for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample efficiently and accurately. | 04-14-2011 |
20150017733 | Method and Device for Monitoring Medication Usage - The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample by measuring the concentration of a test metabolite in the sample and comparing that concentration against the concentration of the reference metabolite; enabling accurate metabolite concentration measurements to determine aberrant drug usage patterns. Also disclosed is an analytical testing device and related computer-assisted products for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample efficiently and accurately. | 01-15-2015 |
Paul Larson, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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20140112321 | ATTENDANT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attendant communications system may include one or more fixed location call stations and a mobile call station. The attendant communications system may further include one or more receive stations and a network configured to connect the fixed location call stations, mobile call station, and receive stations. The mobile call station may receive a user input and connect to a fixed location call station. A communications feature may then be provided to a receive station and the fixed location call station connected to the mobile call station. | 04-24-2014 |
Paul Larson, Racine, WI US
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20130020353 | DISPENSING ASSEMBLY WITH SHUT OFF VALVE, BACKFLOW PREVENTER, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A dispensing assembly for dispensing a mixture of fluids is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing assembly includes a first valve for selectively permitting fluid flow to a mixing chamber in which a second fluid is introduced, wherein the valve is actuated between open and closed positions responsive to fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber. In such embodiments, the fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber can change based upon whether fluid is dispensed from a spray gun, wand, nozzle, or other dispensing head of the dispensing assembly. | 01-24-2013 |
20130277395 | DISPENSING ASSEMBLY WITH SHUT OFF VALVE, BACKFLOW PREVENTER, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A dispensing assembly for dispensing a mixture of fluids is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing assembly includes a first valve for selectively permitting fluid flow to a mixing chamber in which a second fluid is introduced, wherein the valve is actuated between open and closed positions responsive to fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber. In such embodiments, the fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber can change based upon whether fluid is dispensed from a spray gun, wand, nozzle, or other dispensing head of the dispensing assembly. | 10-24-2013 |
20130341541 | FLUID DISPENSER REMOTE ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention relates generally to the dispensing of a fluid. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for remotely controlling the flow of an effluent fluid stream from a dispensing hose of a fluid dispenser. An actuator controls at least one valve assembly of the fluid dispenser and comprises a generator located remotely of the at least one valve assembly, for generating a low-pressure signal, and at least one receiver in fluid communication with the generator for receiving the low pressure signal of each receiver operably associated with each valve assembly. The actuator also facilitates the simultaneous, sequential and alternate control of the at least one valve assembly. | 12-26-2013 |
20150157992 | HIGH FLOW LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A high-flow liquid dispenser comprises a diluent inlet connectable to a pressurized liquid source and a backflow preventer and eductor system in fluid communication with the diluent inlet and defining a dispenser outlet for dispensing the effluent mixture. The backflow preventer and eductor system comprises at least two air gap or safe gap eductors in simultaneous fluid communication with the diluent inlet. | 06-11-2015 |
Paul J. Larson, Racine, WI US
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20100132814 | TWO EDUCTOR / FOUR-WAY SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost. | 06-03-2010 |
20110277270 | PORTABLE DEVICES FOR TOUGHLESS PARTICULATE MATTER REMOVAL - Portable devices for dislodging and/or capturing particulate matter that has accumulated on various surfaces or structures are provided. The devices include a body segment and a nose segment extending away therefrom. A high-pressure assembly generates a high-pressure airflow that is directed to a nozzle assembly in the nose segment. From the nozzle assembly, the high-pressure airflow can be emitted from multiple nozzles as a series of airflow bursts that discretely contact the surface from which the particulate matter is being dislodged. The configuration of each nozzle, as well as the overall arrangement and positions of all the nozzles together, is selected to impart the desired particulate matter dislodging characteristics to the device, and the device may incorporate a vacuum airflow to remove the particulate matter after such matter has been dislodged. | 11-17-2011 |
20120247593 | TWO EDUCTOR / FOUR-WAY SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports. | 10-04-2012 |
20140158209 | TWO EDUCATOR / FOUR-WAY SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets. | 06-12-2014 |
Randy A. Larson, River Falls, WI US
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20110262708 | LIGHT COLLIMATING FILM - Light-collimating films as well as other microstructured film articles are described that comprise a (e.g. UV) cured light transmissive film comprising the reaction product of a polymerizable resin composition. Polymerizable resin compositions are also described that comprise aliphatic urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer(s), bisphenol-A ethoxylated diacrylate(s), and a crosslinker having at least three (meth)acrylate groups. | 10-27-2011 |
20120059086 | PROCESS FOR MAKING FILLED RESINS - A method of making a filled resin includes the steps of: Providing a wiped film evaporator with an internal evaporator chamber maintained under vacuum and having an internal chamber wall maintained at an elevated temperature; introducing solvent-borne particles and organic matrix into the internal chamber; and compounding the solvent-borne particles and the organic matrix in the internal evaporator chamber by forming a thin film against the internal chamber wall, the thin film including organic matrix and particles, and the vacuum conditions and elevated temperature being sufficient to remove solvent from the particles and organic matrix to provide the filled resin. Less than about 10% of the particles in the resulting filled resin are agglomerated. | 03-08-2012 |
20140197625 | LASER-PERSONALIZABLE SECURITY ARTICLES - Laser-personalizable security articles include multi-layer security documents. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. When imaged, a personalized second composite three dimensional image is created on or in the imagable layer. | 07-17-2014 |
20150140292 | LASER-PERSONALIZABLE SECURITY ARTICLES - Laser-personalizable security articles include a multi-layer security document and an optically transparent processing tape. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. The optically transparent processing tape sufficiently wets out on the microstrucured surface to render the microstructured surface invisible to a writing laser. | 05-21-2015 |
Robert K. Larson, Germantown, WI US
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20090321539 | SHOWERHEAD FOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The second control element comprises an inlet that receives fluid, and an outlet that divides the fluid flow into at least a first portion and a second portion. The outlet comprises a first outlet portion and a second outlet portion. The first outlet portion guides the first portion of the flow out of the flow rotation element as an axial flow, and wherein the second outlet portion provides rotation to the second portion of the flow relative to the axial flow. | 12-31-2009 |
20100320292 | SHOWERHEAD FOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes an inlet that receives the fluid flow. The control element also includes a first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow and a second outlet portion configured to provide rotation to a second portion of the fluid flow relative to the axial flow. The first portion of the fluid flow exits the control element at a position downstream from the position that the second portion of the fluid flow exits the control element. | 12-23-2010 |
Terrance Larson, Colgate, WI US
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20150203042 | Trike Mid-Step Mount/ Dismount Assist - The Trike Mid-Step is specifically designed to aid in the mount/dismount of trikes. It is a platform with a nonslip surface that is strategically placed to give maximum benefit. As an added bonus, it can be used as an alternative footing position for both the driver and the passenger. The Trike Mid-Step is individually modified for each manufacturer. Specifically, the mounting brackets and square tubing vary slightly from model to model and manufacturer to manufacturer. They are easily installed on the lower frame. This invention is designed exclusively for a motorcycle with 3 wheels, more commonly known as a ‘trike’. It is not intended for use on a two wheeled motorcycle. | 07-23-2015 |
Terrance F. Larson, Colgate, WI US
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20150210335 | MIDDLE STEP ASSEMBLY FOR A THREE-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle including a main-frame, at least three-wheels mounted on the main-frame, and a driver's seat mounted on the main-frame. The motorcycle also includes a forward driver's board, a rearward passenger's board, and a step mounted on the main-frame between the forward driver's board and the rearward passenger's board A middle step assembly includes a flattened U-shaped sub-frame adapted to be connected to the motorcycle main-frame, and a pair of steps, each of which is mounted on a different sub-frame end. | 07-30-2015 |
Timothy J. Larson, Onalaska, WI US
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20140007368 | ADAPTER PLATE FOR A ROTARY FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE - An apparatus is provided for the attachment of brushes to the drive system of rotary floor scrubbing machines. In one embodiment, the apparatus provides for a scrubbing plate assembly suitable for attachment to the drive system of a rotary floor scrubbing machine. The scrubbing plate assembly has a scrubbing plate and an adapter plate. When the adapter plate is aligned and in contact with a scrubbing plate, the adapter plate locks to the scrubbing plate by axial movement of said adapter plate relative to said scrubbing plate. | 01-09-2014 |
Timothy J. Larson, Lacrosse, WI US
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20120278528 | IIMPLEMENTING STORAGE ADAPTER WITH ENHANCED FLASH BACKED DRAM MANAGEMENT - A method and controller for implementing enhanced flash backed dynamic random access memory (DRAM) management, and a design structure on which the subject controller circuit resides are provided. An input/output adapter (IOA) includes at least one super capacitor, a data store (DS) dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a flash memory, a non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), and a flash backed DRAM controller. Responsive to an adapter reset, Data Store DRAM testing including restoring a DRAM image from Flash to DRAM and testing of DRAM is performed. Mirroring of RAID configuration data and RAID parity update footprints between the NVRAM and DRAM is performed. Save of DRAM contents to the flash memory is controllably enabled when super capacitors have been sufficiently recharged and the flash memory erased. | 11-01-2012 |
Timothy James Larson, Lacrosse, WI US
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20080243743 | APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY DETERMINING PRIMARY ADAPTER IN A HETEROGENEOUS N-WAY ADAPTER CONFIGURATION - A method and apparatus are provided for dynamically determining a primary adapter in a heterogeneous N-way adapter configuration. Each of the adapters generates information about itself and exchanges the information with all other adapters. First a decision-making adapter is identified. Then the decision-making adapter compares the adapter-generated information of all the adapters and makes a decision determining the primary adapter. The decision-making adapter communicates the decision to all other adapters. The determined primary adapter assumes a role as the primary adapter and the other adapters assume a role as a secondary adapter. | 10-02-2008 |