Nicholas, US
Andrew Nicholas, Bellevue, WA US
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20110246171 | Virtual Machine Fast Emulation Assist - Techniques for reducing virtual machine input/output emulation overhead and decreasing the attack surface of a virtual machine architecture are disclosed. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246986 | Virtual Machine Crash File Generation Techniques - Techniques for creating crash data in a virtualized environment are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the techniques can be used when a guest operating system within a virtual machine may not have a sufficient mechanism for generating crash data. | 10-06-2011 |
20120278800 | Virtual Processor Allocation Techniques - In an exemplary embodiment, one or more virtual processors can be added or removed from a virtual machine based on CPU pressure measured within the virtual machine. In addition to the foregoing, other techniques are described in the detailed description, claims, and figures that form a part of this document. | 11-01-2012 |
20140196040 | VIRTUAL MACHINE CRASH FILE GENERATION TECHNIQUES - Techniques for creating crash data in a virtualized environment are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the techniques can be used when a guest operating system within a virtual machine may not have a sufficient mechanism for generating crash data. | 07-10-2014 |
20160041838 | VIRTUAL PROCESSOR ALLOCATION TECHNIQUES - One or more virtual processors can be added or removed from a virtual machine based on CPU pressure measured within the virtual machine. In addition to the foregoing, CPU pressure can also be used to determine whether to remove a virtual processor from a virtual machine, which may cause the computer system to consume less power. In the alternative, virtual processors can be parked and/or unparked in order to reduce the amount of power consumed by the virtual machine. In addition, virtual processors can be forcibly parked during a migration operation. | 02-11-2016 |
Andrew Nicholas, Olney, MD US
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20130075601 | WIND ION NEUTRAL COMPOSITION APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention pertain to an apparatus that provides four simultaneous ion and neutral measurements as a function of altitude with variable sensitivity for neutral atmospheric species. The variable sensitivity makes it possible to extend the measurements over the altitude range of 100 to more than 700 kilometers. The four instruments included in the apparatus are a neutral wind-temperature spectrometer, an ion-drift ion-temperature spectrometer, a neutral mass spectrometer, and an ion mass spectrometer. The neutral wind-temperature spectrometer and ion-drift ion-temperature spectrometer are configured to separate O and N | 03-28-2013 |
Andrew C. Nicholas, Olney, MD US
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20090284408 | EXPANDABLE SIGNAL CALIBRATION TARGET - A high frequency signal calibration target deployable in outer space includes an expandable and electrically conductive symmetric structure. The structure may mechanically expand from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. Scatter of high frequency signal off of a substantially symmetric signal calibration target may be measured to accurately calibrate systems using high frequency signals. | 11-19-2009 |
Andrew C. Nicholas, Glenelg, MD US
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20150100272 | Ram Angle and Magnetic field Sensor (RAMS) - A method and system is described for determining attitude for a satellite. A two-axis ram sensor head measures neutral winds and provides a density of the neutral winds. A three-axis magnetometer measures a geomagnetic field. A measurement interface module calculates attitude information, which includes three-axis attitude knowledge of a satellite relative to a local-vertical local-horizontal orbit frame, based on the combined ram measurements and magnetic field measurements, and provides the attitude information to a satellite that comprises the attitude sensor system. | 04-09-2015 |
Andrew Ernest Nicholas, Bellevue, WA US
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20140007101 | CHANGING FREQUENCY OF A VIRTUAL PROGRAMMABLE INTERRUPT TIMER IN VIRTUAL MACHINES TO CONTROL VIRTUAL TIME | 01-02-2014 |
20140075141 | CONCURRENT VIRTUAL MACHINE SNAPSHOTS AND RESTORE - Various mechanisms are disclosed herein for the saving and restoring of virtual machine environment state. For example, virtual machine state can be either be saved or (multiple) snapshots can be taken of the virtual machine state. In the latter case, virtual processors can be allowed to run while the memory of the virtual machine state is being saved. In either case, virtual devices associated with the virtual machine environment can be quiesced such that these devices can prepare themselves to be saved. Once such virtual devices and memory are saved, they can also be restored. For example, restoration of memory can occur while virtual processors are running at the same time. And, moreover, restoration can occur in batches of pages, thus optimizing the response time for restoring saved data. | 03-13-2014 |
Bennett N. Nicholas, Hamden, CT US
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20130144529 | System and Method for Producing Look-Ahead Profile Measurements in a Drilling Operation - A method and system for producing look-ahead profiles measurements includes positioning an energy transmitter, such as a transmitting antenna, proximate to a borehole assembly tool. One or more energy receivers, such as receiving antennas, are positioned along a length of the borehole assembly. Next, energy is transmitted to produce look-ahead scans relative to the borehole assembly tool. Look-ahead graph data with an x-axis being a function of a time relative to the position of the borehole assembly tool is generated. The look-ahead graph is produced and displayed on a display device. The look-ahead graph may track estimated formation values based on earth models. The estimated formation values are displayed below a tool position history line that is part of the look-ahead graph. The estimated formation values in the look-ahead graph may be based on inversions of resistivity data from the look-ahead scans. | 06-06-2013 |
Brad Nicholas, Wheaton, IL US
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20140094138 | SPONSORED DATA PLAN MANAGEMENT - A method for managing a Sponsored Data Plan (SDP) is provided in a mobile telecommunications network. The method includes: receiving a first request for an initial charging policy report in response to a detection of a user's data session with an Application Server (AS) ( | 04-03-2014 |
Brian R. Nicholas, Waukesha, WI US
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20130174772 | Boat Seat Mounting Assembly - A seat mounting assembly is provided for quick and easy attachment to a transverse bench-style seat of a fishing or Jon-type boat. The seat mounting assembly is quickly and easily attached to the bench-style seat such that the seat mounting assembly allows a seat attached thereto to slide longitudinally to the transverse bench seat. The unique interface of a seat base and a track of the seat mounting assembly helps ensure that the seat attached to the seat mounting assembly will not tip relative to the bench-style seat, while the low profile design of the seat mounting assembly helps keep the center of gravity of a boat to which the seat mounting assembly is installed substantially unchanged. | 07-11-2013 |
Brian Robert Nicholas, Big Bend, WI US
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20090288588 | Boat Seat Mounting Assembly - A seat mounting assembly is provided for attachment to a transverse bench-style seat of a fishing or Jon-type boat. The seat mounting assembly is quickly and easily attached to the bench-style seat such that the seat mounting assembly allows a seat attached thereto to, both, slide longitudinally to the transverse bench seat and be selectively locked into place, such that the seat cannot move relative to the transverse bench. The unique interface of the base and the rails of the seat mounting assembly helps ensure that the seat mounting assembly will not tip relative to the bench-style seat, while the low profile design of the seat mounting assembly helps keep that center of gravity of a boat to which the seat mounting assembly is installed substantially unchanged. | 11-26-2009 |
Charles Kenneth Nicholas, Columbia, MD US
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20090276502 | Network Switch with Shared Memory - A network switch that incorporates memory that can be shared by computers or processors connected to the network switch is provided. The network switch of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in a computer cluster, such as a Beowulf cluster, in which each computer in the cluster can use the shared memory resident in at least one of the network switches. | 11-05-2009 |
Chris Peter Nicholas, Milford, MI US
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20150275979 | Cooling Assembly and Method For Providing Cooling Air Flow in Region of Constant Velocity Joint - An cooling apparatus and method for providing a cooling air flow in a region of a constant velocity joint. The constant velocity joint has a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The first and second housing portions are coupled together by fasteners. The cooling device comprises a load-distributing portion and a fan-blade portion. The load-distributing portion is located between a head of each fastener and either the first or second housing portion, with each fastener inserted into a respective hole in the load-distributing portion. The load-distributing portion distributes a load applied by the fasteners to the first or second housing portion. The fan-blade portion is coupled to the load-distributing portion. The fan-blade portion is configured to create a current of air when the constant velocity joint housing rotates. | 10-01-2015 |
Christopehr P. Nicholas, Evanston, IL US
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20110155637 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING NITROGEN FROM VACUUM GAS OIL - A process for removing a nitrogen compound from a vacuum gas oil feed includes contacting the vacuum gas oil feed comprising the nitrogen compound with a VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a vacuum gas oil and VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid mixture, and separating the mixture to produce a vacuum gas oil effluent having a reduced nitrogen content relative to the vacuum gas oil feed. | 06-30-2011 |
Christopher D. Nicholas, Tucson, AZ US
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20100211866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING THE DIGITAL TYPESETTING DOCUMENTS USED IN PUBLISHING TO A DEVICE-SPECFIC FORMAT FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING - A system and method that converts the digital typesetting documents used in publishing to a device-specific format for electronic publishing. A “smart file and device-specific application” approach maintains the “look and feel” (design) of the source document used for print publication while typesetting for a specific device. Although this approach requires considerably more resources to create a smart file for each device-specific format, the smart file retains the unique typesetting characteristics of the printed book, is more aesthetically pleasing, and is easier to read. Furthermore, the device-specific application can render the smart file more quickly thereby eliminating any latency. | 08-19-2010 |
Christopher D. Nicholas, Vail, AZ US
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20130047078 | SYSTEM, PLUG-IN, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TEXT COMPOSITION BY MODIFYING CHARACTER PROMINENCE ACCORDING TO ASSIGNED CHARACTER INFORMATION MEASURES - A computer implemented system and method for composing a formatted text input to improve legibility, readability and/or print economy wide preserving the format of the text input and satisfying any user selected aesthetic constraints. An information measure (IM) is assigned to each character in a language unit. Multiple different IMs are assigned to each character and combined to form a combined IM (CIM) for each character indicating the predictability of that character to differentiate the language unit from other language units. The process is repeated for at least a plurality of language units and typically until all the text input has been analyzed and information measures assigned to all of the characters. | 02-21-2013 |
Clayton L. Nicholas, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090096576 | Fault tolerant vehicle communication and control apparatus - Medium-range and global network information and control for a vehicle is achieved with a portable wireless key fob, a user-provided nomadic device, and a vehicle-installed telematics unit including a medium-range RF transceiver and a wireless network transceiver. The fob includes a medium-range RF transceiver for bi-directional communication with the telematics unit, and a short-range wireless transceiver for bi-directional communication with the nomadic device. The fob communicates with the telematics unit in a conventional manner, and also relays information between the telematics unit and the nomadic device. If a communication initiated via the fob cannot be completed because the fob is out of range, the communication is sent to the nomadic device for network transmission to the telematics unit. If a communication initiated via the nomadic device cannot be completed due to inadequate signal reception, the communication is sent to the fob for RF transmission to the telematics unit. | 04-16-2009 |
20110033084 | IMAGE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An image classification system configured to classify a target and method thereof is provided, wherein the system includes at least one light source configured to emit light with at least one line pattern towards the target, wherein at least a portion of the emitted light and line pattern is reflected by the target. The system further includes an imager configured to receive at least a portion of the reflected light and line pattern, such that an obtained 2-D line pattern is produced that is representative of at least a portion of the emitted light and line pattern reflected by the target, and a controller configured to compare the 2-D line pattern to at least one previously obtained 2-D line pattern stored in a database, such that the controller classifies the 2-D line pattern as a function of the comparison. | 02-10-2011 |
Dainese Nicholas, Charleston, WV US
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20150089733 | OVERFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - Apparatuses for removing excess water from a swimming pool, including a device that measures the level of water in a tank that corresponds to water in a swimming pool. Upon the water level rising above a predetermined maximum amount, a switch in the tank actuates a pump located in the tank and water is pumped from the pool to either be stored or removed from the property containing the swimming pool. Upon water dropping below the predetermined maximum amount the switch deactivates the pump. | 04-02-2015 |
David Nicholas, Trumbull, CT US
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20090095790 | Surgical Device - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may be, e.g., a cutting element and/or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 04-16-2009 |
20090101692 | Surgical Device - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 04-23-2009 |
20110132960 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE JAW PORTION - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may be, e.g., a cutting element and/or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132961 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE JAW PORTION - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may be, e.g., a cutting element and/or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 06-09-2011 |
20110192883 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192884 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198385 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 08-18-2011 |
20110240714 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE JAW PORTION - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may be, e.g., a cutting element and/or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 10-06-2011 |
20110253765 | HAND-HELD SURGICAL DEVICES - A surgical system is provided and includes an intelligent surgical device having a drive motor supported in the housing and being in electrical communication with the power source; and control circuitry. The control circuitry includes a feedback system for monitoring a condition of the surgical device during a use thereof and for changing an operative parameter of the surgical device when a change in the monitored condition occurs. The surgical system includes a non-intelligent loading unit for selective connection to the housing of the surgical device and which is actuatable by the drive motor, the loading unit having a first and a second condition. During operation, the drive motor actuates the loading unit from the first condition to the second condition; and when the loading unit achieves the second condition, a change in the at least one monitored condition occurs and an operative parameter of the surgical device is changed. | 10-20-2011 |
20130112730 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE JAW PORTION - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may include one or both a cutting element or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 05-09-2013 |
20130317486 | HAND-HELD SURGICAL DEVICES - A surgical system is provided and includes an intelligent surgical device having a drive motor supported in the housing and being in electrical communication with the power source; and control circuitry. The control circuitry includes a feedback system for monitoring a condition of the surgical device during a use thereof and for changing an operative parameter of the surgical device when a change in the monitored condition occurs. The surgical system includes a non-intelligent loading unit for selective connection to the housing of the surgical device and which is actuatable by the drive motor, the loading unit having a first and a second condition. During operation, the drive motor actuates the loading unit from the first condition to the second condition; and when the loading unit achieves the second condition, a change in the at least one monitored condition occurs and an operative parameter of the surgical device is changed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319706 | HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical device comprising an adapter assembly is disclosed. The adapter assembly selectively interconnects a loading unit and a device housing, and includes at least one drive converter assembly for interconnecting a rotatable drive shaft and an axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of the axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly includes a drive element, a drive nut, and a distal drive member. The drive element defines a longitudinal axis. The drive nut is disposed about the longitudinal axis, and the distal drive member is disposed along the longitudinal axis. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324978 | HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including an adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting an end effector and the device housing. The adapter assembly includes at least one drive converter assembly that converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of at least one axially translatable drive member of the end effector. A first drive converter assembly includes a first drive element, a nut, an articulation sleeve, an articulation bearing, and an articulation link. Rotation of the rotatable drive shaft results in rotation of the first drive element. Rotation of the first drive element results in axial translation of the nut, the articulation sleeve, the articulation bearing, the articulation link, and the at least one axially translatable drive member of the end effector. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324979 | LOADING UNIT DETECTION ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL DEVICE FOR USE THEREWITH - The present disclosure relates to hand held powered surgical devices, loading unit detection assemblies, surgical adapters and/or adapter assemblies for use between and for interconnecting the powered surgical device or handle assembly and an end effector for clamping, cutting, stapling and/or sealing tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
20150223805 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 08-13-2015 |
20150297199 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY WITH GIMBAL FOR INTERCONNECTING ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICES AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND SURGICAL SYSTEMS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and to surgical systems including hand held electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical loading units to the hand held electromechanical surgical devices. | 10-22-2015 |
20160074035 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE JAW PORTION - A surgical device is provided that includes a jaw portion, having a first jaw in opposed correspondence with a second jaw, the second jaw including a surgical member. The surgical device may include a shaft portion coupled to a proximal end of the jaw portion and at least one motor configured to rotate the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, to move the jaw portion relative to the shaft portion, move the first jaw relative to the second jaw and move the surgical member within the second jaw. The surgical member may be prevented from moving within the second jaw unless the first jaw is in a closed position relative to the second jaw. Advantageously, the surgical member may include one or both a cutting element or a stapling element, disposed within one of the jaws. | 03-17-2016 |
David A. Nicholas, Trumbull, CT US
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20100087841 | ANASTOMOSIS INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SAME - A surgical instrument for anastomosis of first and second blood vessels is provided. The surgical instrument includes a housing having distal and proximal ends and a handle and a disposable loading unit removably mounted to the distal end of the housing. The housing includes upper and lower fastener support members having a passage defined therethrough configured to receive an end of the second blood vessel and configured to releasably support a plurality of substantially L-shaped surgical fasteners and a retractable anvil located at a distal end of the loading unit, the anvil being movable relative to the fastener support members in response to actuation of the handle to simultaneously deform the surgical fasteners. | 04-08-2010 |
20110121050 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH CAPTIVE ANVIL - A device for clamping tissue includes a first jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first wing and a second wing. The device also includes a second jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first slot and a second slot, the first slot disposed between a middle structure and a first lateral structure, the second slot disposed between the middle structure and a second lateral structure. The first jaw is rotatably coupleable to the second jaw with the first wing extending into the first slot and the second wing extending into the second slot. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125138 | SURGICAL CONSOLE AND HAND-HELD SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical system and method includes a surgical instrument configured to wirelessly transmit identifying data specific to the surgical instrument and a console configured to receive the identifying data. The console is configured to register the surgical instrument based on the identifying data, establish a wireless two-way communication link between the surgical instrument and the console, receive at least one of operational data and commands from the surgical instrument, and provide operational feedback data to a user of the surgical instrument during an operation of the surgical instrument based on the at least one of operational data and commands. | 05-26-2011 |
20110290858 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING DEVICE - The present invention, in accordance with various embodiments thereof, relates to a surgical device for at least one of cutting and stapling a section of tissue. The surgical device includes a housing including at least two drivers. The surgical device also includes an anvil mechanically attachable to the housing and moveable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The first driver operates to move the anvil relative to the housing to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The second driver operates to move at least a portion of the housing relative to the anvil between the intermediate position and the closed position. | 12-01-2011 |
20120130420 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device includes a shaft portion coupled to a handle, the handle defining a longitudinal axis. The surgical device also includes a first driver configured to actuate a rotational movement via a first drive shaft and a second driver configured to actuate an articulation movement via a second drive shaft. The surgical device also includes a controller having a first dial and a second dial, the first dial actuated by the first driver and the second dial actuated by the second driver, the second dial positioned within the first dial. | 05-24-2012 |
20120143002 | Apparatus for Endoscopic Procedures - The present disclosure provides for a surgical device. The surgical device includes a jaw assembly and a camera assembly coupled to the jaw assembly. The camera assembly includes a camera housing defining an interior space having at least one opening on a side thereof, first and second support arms pivotally coupled within the camera housing and deployable therefrom, and a camera body coupled to the first and second support arms and moveable between a first position, in which the camera body is positioned within the interior space of the camera housing, and a second position, in which the camera body extends from the at least one opening of the camera assembly. | 06-07-2012 |
20120273549 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH CAPTIVE ANVIL - A device for clamping tissue includes a first jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first wing and a second wing. The device also includes a second jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first slot and a second slot, the first slot disposed between a middle structure and a first lateral structure, the second slot disposed between the middle structure and a second lateral structure. The first jaw is rotatably coupleable to the second jaw with the first wing extending into the first slot and the second wing extending into the second slot. | 11-01-2012 |
20130233907 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH CAPTIVE ANVIL - A device for clamping tissue includes a first jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first wing and a second wing. The device also includes a second jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first slot and a second slot, the first slot disposed between a middle structure and a first lateral structure, the second slot disposed between the middle structure and a second lateral structure. The first jaw is rotatably coupleable to the second jaw with the first wing extending into the first slot and the second wing extending into the second slot. | 09-12-2013 |
20130274797 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device includes a shaft portion coupled to a handle, the handle defining a longitudinal axis. The surgical device also includes a first driver configured to actuate a rotational movement via a first drive shaft and a second driver configured to actuate an articulation movement via a second drive shaft. The surgical device also includes a controller having a first dial and a second dial, the first dial actuated by the first driver and the second dial actuated by the second driver, the second dial positioned within the first dial. | 10-17-2013 |
20140012238 | SWITCH BLOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a surgical device, comprising: a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and comprising at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly; and a control assembly coupled to the handle assembly, the control assembly including a first control button, a second control button, a first rocker device disposed about the first control button and configured to rotate thereabout, and a second rocker device disposed about the second control button and configured to rotate thereabout. | 01-09-2014 |
20140303668 | Apparatus for Endoscopic Procedures - A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin. | 10-09-2014 |
20150297220 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING DEVICE - The present invention, in accordance with various embodiments thereof, relates to a surgical device for at least one of cutting and stapling a section of tissue. The surgical device includes a housing including at least two drivers. The surgical device also includes an anvil mechanically attachable to the housing and moveable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The first driver operates to move the anvil relative to the housing to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The second driver operates to move at least a portion of the housing relative to the anvil between the intermediate position and the closed position. | 10-22-2015 |
20160000436 | Composite Drive Beam for Surgical Stapling - An end effector includes a mounting portion that mounts to a surgical stapling apparatus, first and second jaw members extending distally from the mounting portion, a drive beam engagable with the first and second jaw members, and a threaded drive screw. The first jaw member includes a first tissue engaging surface and the second jaw member supports a fastener cartridge. The fastener cartridge includes a second tissue engaging surface that defines fastener retaining slots that support fasteners. The drive beam includes a retention foot formed of a first material. The retention foot defines a threaded bore that supports a threaded insert formed of a second material. The threaded drive screw is threadably engaged with the threaded insert and is rotatable to distally advance the drive beam along the threaded drive screw to fire and form the fasteners. | 01-07-2016 |
Davin S. Nicholas, Marshalltown, IA US
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20130050962 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELD - A device for protecting a circuit board from electromagnetic interference, and which includes shield to be attached to the circuit board. The device includes a metal plate and a plurality of tangs. The metal plate has a perimeter portion. The plurality of tangs are spaced about and extend transversely away from at least a portion of the perimeter portion of the metal plate. Each tang includes a bridge portion and a finger portion. The bridge portion has a first end attached to the perimeter portion and a second end spaced away from the perimeter portion and attached to the finger portion. The finger portion extends away from the second end of the bridge potion and is disposed at an obtuse angle relative to the bridge portion such that the plurality of tangs, in combination, are adapted to receive the circuit board. | 02-28-2013 |
20130179697 | CONTINUOUSLY POWERED FIELD DEVICE - A continuously powered field device for use in a process control system includes a field device housing, a primary power port disposed within or connected to the field device housing, and a power source switching module comprising a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and a third power terminal. The first power terminal is coupled to the primary power port, and the third power terminal is configured to deliver power applied to the third power terminal to at least a portion of the field device. The power source switching module is operable in a first state of operation to couple the first power terminal to the third power terminal, and the power source switching module is operable in a second state of operation to couple the second power terminal to the third power terminal. | 07-11-2013 |
20150098158 | INTRINSICALLY SAFE VOLTAGE LIMITING SHUNT REGULATOR CIRCUIT - An intrinsically safe redundant regulator circuit includes a plurality of voltage limiting regulators between a regulated rail and a ground rail. Each of the plurality of voltage limiting regulators includes: (i) a shunt regulator component configured to clamp a voltage across the regulated rail and the ground rail to a safety clamp voltage value; and (ii) one or more components, where a property of each of the one or more components is selected to configure the safety clamp voltage value. | 04-09-2015 |
20160041539 | CONTROL DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC USING ACCELEROMETER - A diagnostic device is physically coupled to a control device in a process control system, and includes an accelerometer that determines when a motion or vibration of the control device is greater than a predetermined threshold. When this condition is detected, one or more other components of the diagnostic device (e.g., processor, communication module, etc.) are activated, and a distress signal is transmitted from the diagnostic device using the activated components. Consequently, the duty cycles of components of the diagnostic device are decreased and optimized, leading to significant power savings. Indeed, in some embodiments, energy harvesting may be sufficient to power the diagnostic device. Further, in some embodiments, the diagnostic device may not require a component processor. | 02-11-2016 |
Davin Scott Nicholas, Marshalltown, IA US
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20140231128 | Electromagnetic Interference Shield - An assembly configured to protect a circuit board from electromagnetic interference. The assembly includes a metal shield and an enclosure. The metal shield includes a metal plate and a plurality of tangs. The plurality of tangs are spaced about and extend transversely away from at least a portion of a perimeter portion of the metal plate. The enclosure has a bottom wall and at least one sidewall disposed around a perimeter of the bottom wall, the at least one sidewall configured to urge the tangs of the metal shield inward when the metal shield is disposed in the enclosure. | 08-21-2014 |
20150112491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A REMOTE VALVE - A system and method for controlling a remote valve includes temporarily driving or activating a battery-powered pilot valve assembly to place an operatively coupled output valve assembly in a switch position. A processor energizes a bistable valve of the pilot valve assembly to enable a fluid supply to drive the output valve assembly to a desired switch position, whereupon the pilot valve assembly may be de-energized and the switch position of the output valve assembly maintained. | 04-23-2015 |
20160025765 | CONTROL DEVICE POSITION FEEDBACK WITH ACCELEROMETER - An accelerometer wireless position transducer or sensor is physically coupled to a control device in a process control system and includes an accelerometer that generates a signal based on a position of the control device or its actuator. The transducer converts the accelerometer signal into a wireless signal that includes a value indicative of the actuator position, and causes the wireless position feedback signal to be transmitted over a wireless channel to a valve controller, e.g., by using a short-range wireless protocol. The controller controls the valve based on the value included in the wireless signal. In some configurations, the feedback signal is received at a device paired with the transducer, and the paired device transmits the feedback signal to the controller. The paired device may be paired with multiple transducers and/or sensors, and may transmit various feedback signals to multiple recipient controllers and other devices. | 01-28-2016 |
Don Nicholas, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150276409 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF AERODROME SURFACE MOVEMENT MODELS - A method and system are provided to generate aerodrome surface area node-link graphs. The terminal area network generator provided constructs terminal area networks from reliable terminal area node-links that do not require further manual processing. The exemplary embodiment is compatible with the AIRAC cycle. | 10-01-2015 |
Ethan R. Nicholas, Wake Forest, NC US
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20090113418 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESPONSIVE EXECUTION OF A PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT PROGRAM ON A COMPUTING PLATFORM THAT HAS NOT BEEN PROVISIONED - Apparatus and methods are disclosed that download a vanguard-installation-bundle to a computing platform responsive to a set of platform characteristics of the computing platform. The vanguard-installation-bundle includes executable data that includes a platform-dependent set of executable data and a platform-independent set of executable data. The platform-dependent set of executable data is configured to enable execution of the platform-independent set of executable data by the computing platform. The platform-independent set of executable data includes an application program and a sufficient library. The sufficient library is a subset of a reference library. The platform-dependent set of executable data is also configured to invoke installation of the reference library on the computing platform. The method automatically executes the platform-dependent set of executable data on the computing platform and also automatically invokes installation of the reference library on the computing platform. | 04-30-2009 |
Frank A. Nicholas, W. Henrietta, NY US
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20090001308 | Valve to shaft assembly - A valve to shaft assembly includes a butterfly-type valve, a pair of bushings receiving the valve and holding the valve in axial position within a housing, and a shaft engaging the valve and the bushings and rotating the bushings in the housing. The bushings include features to hold the valve in position in the bore prior to assembly of the valve and, furthermore, act as rotating bearing surfaces for the valve. The valve to shaft assembly process may be simplified, especially where multiple valves are assembled to a single common drive shaft, such as in a port face charge motion control valve. Furthermore, the valve to shaft assembly provides an axial degree of freedom between valve, drive shaft, and bore, which allows the valve to float on the axis of the drive shaft, to facilitate self centering of the valve in the valve housing. | 01-01-2009 |
20130284147 | THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WITH ECCENTRIC LOCATOR COILS - A helical torsion return spring and a throttle body assembly for urging a throttle plate of a throttle body assembly to a default position when a throttle motor of the throttle body assembly is disabled. The return spring includes a middle portion, a first end portion, a second end portion, a first spring leg, and a second spring leg. The throttle body assembly includes a throttle shaft, a first bushing, a second bushing, and the spring defined above. A first end portion center axis defined by the first end portion and a second end portion center axis defined by the second end portion are offset from a middle portion center axis defined by the middle portion. | 10-31-2013 |
Frank C. Nicholas, Wilmette, IL US
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20120136724 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING NETWORK BASED TARGET ADVERTISING - A telecommunication system implements a method for providing a targeted on-line advertisement to a user accessing a content provider node of the system. The system further comprises an ad selection node and an user identification node. A user signal indicative of an information request is routed through the system to determine a geographic location of the user and/or a demographic profile of the geographic location. An advertiser corresponding to the geographic location and/or demographic profile is thereafter communicated to the user. | 05-31-2012 |
Frank C. Nicholas, Glenview, IL US
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20100285887 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND PARTICIPATING IN FANTASY LEAGUES - A fantasy server system operates a fantasy league including at least one fantasy player whereby one or more fantasy client devices participate in the fantasy league. In operation, the fantasy server system manages fantasy player information of a fantasy player and sponsorship information of the fantasy player on at least one of an individual basis and a team basis. The fantasy server system additionally associates a portion or an entirety of the sponsorship information of the fantasy player to a portion or an entirety of fantasy player information of the fantasy player when presenting both types of information to fantasy client device(s). The association can be feed formatted content and/or a subfeed formatted content. | 11-11-2010 |
20120270619 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND PARTICIPATING IN FANTASY LEAGUES - A computer-implemented method for operating a league using at least one fantasy server system includes the following. Fantasy player information including performance history of one or more real-world athletes selected as fantasy players is provided. The fantasy player information is updated in real-time based on fantasy player performance information from a real-world performance. At least one substitution factor is provided. A real-time injury information is received. A real-time fantasy player substitution is determined based on the real-time injury report and the at least one substitution factor. | 10-25-2012 |
20130190072 | ONLINE MARKETING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer readable storage medium includes computer executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to perform a method of online marketing. At least one deal is associated with at least one competition. A plurality of user requests is received to compete for the deal as participants in the competition. Deal payment terms are determined for the deal based on a competition result of the competition. | 07-25-2013 |
20130262234 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING NETWORK BASED TARGET ADVERTISING - A telecommunication system implements a method for providing a targeted on-line advertisement to a user accessing a content provider node of the system. The system further comprises an ad selection node and an user identification node. A user signal indicative of an information request is routed through the system to determine a geographic location of the user and/or a demographic profile of the geographic location. An advertiser corresponding to the geographic location and/or demographic profile is thereafter communicated to the user. | 10-03-2013 |
20140019249 | Method and System for Providing Network Based Target Advertising and Encapsulation - A telecommunication system implements a method for providing a targeted on-line advertisement to a user accessing a content provider node of the system. An ad is requested from a user node. A content provider is identified at a right of first refusal ad service based on the ad request. At least one demographic corresponding to the user node is determined. Whether an ad corresponds to the determined demographic is determined. A default ad service is determined based on the content provider. The ad request is passed to a default ad service. Retrieved content is processed. | 01-16-2014 |
20140164126 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY - A networked system implements a method of delivering product to a user and including promotional products on a delivery entity for delivery to potential customers within a determined target area of the user delivery location. A server receives a purchase delivery request from a user at a user location. At least one promotional product is determined for inclusion on a delivery entity associated with the user delivery request. A target area is determined based on the user location. Notifications of the promotional product are sent to potential customers within the determined target area, allowing the potential customers to request the promotional product. | 06-12-2014 |
20140194173 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND PARTICIPATING IN FANTASY LEAGUES - A computer-implemented method for operating a fantasy league including: Fantasy player information including performance history of one or more real-world athletes selected as fantasy players is provided. The fantasy player information is updated in real-time based on fantasy player performance information from a real-world performance. A fantasy team player list is received, the list including a plurality of fantasy team players. The plurality of fantasy team players is associated with a first user of the fantasy server system. A plurality of highlight video clip links is received, each associated with at least one specific fantasy player and at least one piece of fantasy player performance information. At least one highlight video clip link is determined from the plurality of highlight video clip links based upon at least one of the fantasy team players associated with the first user. The determined highlight video clip link is provided to the first user. | 07-10-2014 |
20160050447 | METHOD OF OPERATING A CHANNEL RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A method of operating a channel recommendation system with a system for providing channel recommendations over a network, the system including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory containing programming code to: provide a channel recommendation bid interface at a service provider server of a television service; receive a channel recommendation bid request on the channel recommendation bid interface; determine at the service provider server of the television service at least a first subscriber; determine at the service provider server at least one channel based on the channel recommendation bid request and based on real time viewership information of the television service; associate at the service provider server the determined channel with the determined first subscriber; and provide from the service provider server to a subscriber display device of the first subscriber a recommendation link to the determined channel. | 02-18-2016 |
20160080522 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION - The invention provides a system and a method of providing time sensitive information on a multimedia device. The method includes receiving a multimedia file associated with feed formatted content at a multimedia device, receiving a time activator associated with the multimedia file and the feed formatted content at the multimedia device, storing the multimedia file in association with the time activator at the multimedia device, receiving an information request, determining a time factor, and selectively providing the multimedia file on the multimedia device based on the information request, the time factor, and the time activator. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082347 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND PARTICIPATING IN FANTASY LEAGUES - A computer-implemented method for operating a fantasy league including: Fantasy player information including performance history of one or more real-world athletes selected as fantasy players is provided. The fantasy player information is updated in real-time based on fantasy player performance information from a real-world performance. A fantasy team player list is received, the list including a plurality of fantasy team players. The plurality of fantasy team players is associated with a first user of the fantasy server system. A plurality of highlight video clip links is received, each associated with at least one specific fantasy player and at least one piece of fantasy player performance information. At least one highlight video clip link is determined from the plurality of highlight video clip links based upon at least one of the fantasy team players associated with the first user. The determined highlight video clip link is provided to the first user. | 03-24-2016 |
George Nicholas, Reno, NV US
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20150290055 | ANTI-TIPPING SAFETY DEVICE - An electromagnetic anti-tipping device uses electromagnets to steady users and prevent falls by persons with impaired mobility and balance. The device's steadying effect is accomplished by magnetically attracting the legs and/or wheels of balance and mobility assisting apparatus (“balance and mobility aid(s)”) to a stationary surface such as a floor which is made of or covered with a magnetically responsive material. In one embodiment, the device's electromagnet attraction to the floor or other stationary surface is actuated when the operator of the device triggers the device's mechanism or sensor by grip or touch. Once actuated, and until deactivation by the user, the device's electromagnet(s) secure the legs or wheels of the balance and mobility aid to the magnetically responsive floor or other stationary surface. The electromagnets are battery-powered. | 10-15-2015 |
George F. Nicholas, Marysville, WA US
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20090032640 | SELF SUPPORTING CELLULAR THERMAL ACOUSTIC INSULATION - In one embodiment, a device includes first and second frame members, and a foam insulation member having first and second ends. At least one of the first and second ends is disposed at an angle greater than 0 degrees relative to a vertical plane. The first and second ends of the foam insulation member extend between the first and second frame members in compression. The foam insulation member is fixedly held in place between the first and second frame members due to a friction fit resulting from the foam insulation member being disposed between the first and second frame members in compression. | 02-05-2009 |
20090118384 | HYDROPHOBIC AND/OR OLEOPHOBIC OPEN CELL POLYIMIDE ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL INSULATION FOAMS AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are methods of treating an open cell polyimide foam product to produce a treated polyimide foam product having a property of repelling water or oil. The method includes the steps of: selecting a polyimide foam product having an external surface area and an open cell structure that has an interior surface area, wetting the exterior surface area and the interior surface area with a chemical treatment fluid comprising a treatment chemical that has a property of repelling water or oil, and distributing the treatment chemical onto at least a portion of the interior surface area sufficient to modify a surface property of the interior surface. Also provided are treated polyimide foam products that have an open cell polyimide foam substrate with an interior surface area and a treatment chemical on at least a portion of the interior surface area. The treatment chemical renders the interior surface hydrophobic or oleophobic. | 05-07-2009 |
20100317756 | Flame Propagation Resistant Foam and Method - A method for making a flame propagation resistant foam from a foam substrate including the steps of preparing a flame-retardant solution that includes an organic phosphate ester in water, immersing the foam substrate in the flame-retardant solution to obtain a partially treated foam substrate and curing the partially treated foam substrate at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined amount of time. | 12-16-2010 |
George Francis Nicholas, Dallas, TX US
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20150278182 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANNOTATING WEBPAGES - A system and method for annotating webpages including a method for annotating webpages by a user of a research service, the method including: logging in to a research service account under an owner name associated with the user, the research service account including data storage for the user; displaying a website having a URL in a web browser on a personal device; capturing content from the website; generating a citation for the captured content; associating the content with linked information to form a research block, the linked information including the citation, the owner name, the URL, and a creation date; and storing the research block in the data storage remote from the personal device. | 10-01-2015 |
Hubert P Nicholas, Brooklyn, NY US
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20150363881 | Program and Method for Investing Cooperatively in the Property of Wholesale Goods - This invention is for a cooperative investment program. For this cooperative investment program, the credit union and bank's administrators operate the software program that houses the method of investing in the property of wholesale consumer goods. The administrators organize the program of investing in the goods by dividing the goods into four departments, which are groceries, clothing, computer electronics and automobiles. The credit union and bank manages the investors' monthly investments and the compensation for investing in the property of wholesale consumer goods. The credit union uses the money as the financial engine that opens the cooperatively owned stores and buys the goods that go in these stores. The credit unions and banks are also the campaign hubs that organize the marketing and recruitment for the investment program and its method which is the Force Matrix used to invest in these four areas of the property of wholesale consumer goods. | 12-17-2015 |
Janet Nicholas, Paris, AR US
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20140030022 | SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND SOFT CROSSING DEVICE - A reusable liquid containment system to capture and control spills or run-offs of hazardous liquids. The containment system consists of a reusable berm device which forms a perimeter dimension and conforms to various terrain elevations. The berm device consists of uniform elongated rectangular shaped foam units having an elastic memory, a rigid base, all encased in a fluid resistant protective cover with grommet protected openings to provide for horizontal and vertical connection. The berm devices are positioned in a single or multiple course to achieve appropriate elevation, with tapered berm devices to address varying topographic elevations. The containment system also consists of a draped containment liner or woven, knitted or braided fabric, or thermo-plastic material. The containment system allows wheeled vehicles and related equipment to cross without compromising the integrity of the perimeter berm and liner. | 01-30-2014 |
John C. Nicholas, Seattle, WA US
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20160104331 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS OF AIRCRAFTS - Methods and apparatus for operating flight control systems of aircrafts are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a flight control system including a first sensor and a second sensor. The example apparatus also includes a processor to, based on data from the first and second sensors, determine first and second input values and, based the input values, determine an approximate location of a jam in the flight control system of an aircraft. | 04-14-2016 |
John C. Nicholas, Wellsville, NY US
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20120141056 | Bridge Spring Centering Device for Squeeze Film Dampers - A damper film bearing assembly for supporting a rotatable shaft includes a bearing housing having a longitudinal opening passing therethrough for receiving the rotatable shaft. The bearing housing also has at least one radial recess formed in an outer surface thereof. At least one resilient element is disposed within the recess in the bearing housing above the floor of the recess, the resilient element biasing the support piston away from the axis of the rotatable shaft. The resilient element in accordance with the disclosure may be a bridge spring or a rod spring as appropriate. | 06-07-2012 |
20160047421 | Reverse Bypass Cooling for Tilted Pad Journal and Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings - A bypass cooling system and method for tilting pad journal and titling pad thrust bearings wherein the cooling may be achieved by spraying the cool inlet oil downhill with gravity instead of always in the direction of the shaft rotation. A bypass cooling system always sprays the cool inlet oil downhill, with gravity instead of always in the direction of shaft rotation. | 02-18-2016 |
John J. Nicholas, Henderson, NV US
Joseph Nicholas, Sunny Isles Beach, FL US
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20150278182 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANNOTATING WEBPAGES - A system and method for annotating webpages including a method for annotating webpages by a user of a research service, the method including: logging in to a research service account under an owner name associated with the user, the research service account including data storage for the user; displaying a website having a URL in a web browser on a personal device; capturing content from the website; generating a citation for the captured content; associating the content with linked information to form a research block, the linked information including the citation, the owner name, the URL, and a creation date; and storing the research block in the data storage remote from the personal device. | 10-01-2015 |
Karl Richard Nicholas, Aurora, IL US
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20140272400 | AUTOMOTIVE PANELS - A panel construction suitable for automotive parts comprises (a) a first composite fiber mat layer (b) adjacent to and covering a face of the fiber mat, a thermoplastic polymer film and optionally (c) adjacent to and covering the thermoplastic film, a second composite fiber mat layer, where the fiber mats comprise non-woven fibers or fabrics and a cured acrylic resin binder. The thermoplastic film is preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane film. The construction preferably contains no adhesive layer between components (a), (b) and (c). | 09-18-2014 |
Keith L. Nicholas, Harrisburg, PA US
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20120137486 | CRIMPING APPARATUS HAVING A CRIMP QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM - A crimping apparatus includes a ram having crimp tooling for crimping a terminal to a wire during a crimp stroke and a force sensor detecting a crimp force during the crimp stroke. The crimping apparatus also includes a controller that monitors the crimp quality of a crimp based on a frequency profile of the crimp. Optionally, the controller may create the frequency profile based on a force profile using a frequency transform algorithm. The frequency transform algorithm may be a Fast Fourier Transform algorithm. | 06-07-2012 |
Keith Lynn Nicholas, Harrisburg, PA US
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20140331495 | TERMINAL CRIMPING MACHINE WITH A TERMINAL FEED ALIGNMENT AID - A terminal crimping machine includes an applicator having a movable ram and an anvil. The anvil is located in a crimping zone and configured to receive a terminal thereon. The ram has crimp tooling that is configured to crimp the terminal on the anvil to a wire during a crimp stroke of the ram. An image acquisition device is positioned to acquire at least one image of the crimping zone. A display device is configured to display the at least one acquired image. | 11-13-2014 |
20150052740 | FILTERS FOR TERMINAL CRIMPING DEVICES USING ULTRASONIC SIGNALS - A terminal crimping device includes crimp tooling comprising an anvil and a ram movable toward the anvil with a crimp zone being defined between the anvil and the ram configured to receive a wire and a terminal configured to be crimped to the wire by the crimp tooling. An ultrasonic transmitting transducer is coupled to at least one of the anvil and the ram that transmits acoustic signals through the wire and terminal. A filter is provided on at least one of the anvil and the ram in the path of the acoustic signals that affects the acoustic signals | 02-26-2015 |
20150082889 | POST-CRIMP INSPECTION DEVICE USING ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - A post-crimp inspection device includes first and second arms with an inspection zone being defined between the first and second arms and configured to receive a crimped terminal. At least one of the first and second arms is movable toward the crimped terminal during a testing phase. An ultrasonic transducer is coupled to the first arm. The ultrasonic transducer transmits acoustic signals toward the crimped terminal. A compliant member is positioned between the ultrasonic transducer and the crimped terminal. The ultrasonic transducer is ultrasonically coupled to the crimped terminal via the compliant member. The compliant member may conform to a contour of the terminal. The compliant member may receive, and be ultrasonically coupled to, crimped terminals that are crimped using different crimp tooling. | 03-26-2015 |
Kenneth E. Nicholas, Tomball, TX US
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20080266767 | Electronic device having interchangeable display member - A portable electronic device comprises a housing configured to releasably secure thereto one of a plurality of interchangeable display members, at least two of the plurality of display members comprising different types of display members. | 10-30-2008 |
Leech Nicholas, Aloha, OR US
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20110009215 | Method and System for Golf Ball Fitting Analysis - The present invention provides three golf ball recommendations correlating to ball fit values calculated using subject criteria, objective criteria and a composite fit value employing both subjective and objective criteria. The concept of the invention is to attempt to quantify even the subjective parameters of golfer's game and answers to survey questions in order to provide an avenue for quantitative analysis for golf ball fitting. The ball fit values are a construct based on a scale devised for this method to quantify how difficult or easy a golf ball is to play. | 01-13-2011 |
Michael Nicholas, Washington, DC US
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20120180552 | UNDERSEA PIPELINE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM USING LOW-FREQUENCY GUIDED ACOUSTIC WAVES AND DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL FIBER - A method and an apparatus for intrusion detection. The apparatus includes an acoustic source, a laser light source, a pressure-sensitive optical fiber including a first end and a second end. The second end is connected to the laser light source and oriented toward the acoustic source. The laser light source generates a laser pulse traveling through the pressure-sensitive optical fiber toward the acoustic source. The laser pulse includes a time-of-flight. The acoustic source generates an acoustic wave. The acoustic wave includes a plurality of evanescent wave fronts. The plurality of evanescent wave fronts, upon scattering from a non-uniform material region, radially contracts the pressure-sensitive optical fiber to alter the time-of-flight of the laser pulse along the pressure-sensitive optical fiber by increasing the fiber length. | 07-19-2012 |
Michael B. Nicholas, Seattle, WA US
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20090092844 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method and apparatus for lighting protection. In one advantageous embodiment a method forms a lighting protection system on a composite surface of an aircraft. A dielectric coating is formed on the composite surface in which the dielectric coating covers a metal feature exposed on the composite surface. A metal adhesion promoter is applied in a pattern on the dielectric coating and over additional areas of the composite surface, including a grounding feature to form a metal adhesion promoter layer. A metal coating is formed on the metal adhesion promoter layer to create a path from an area including the metal feature to the grounding feature. | 04-09-2009 |
Michael G. Nicholas, Wheeling, IL US
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20120095312 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR A HANDHELD MEDICAL DEVICE - A system for managing power consumption of a handheld diabetes management device and limiting effects of temperature on operations performed by the handheld diabetes management device comprises a blood glucose measuring module, a temperature sensing module, and a power management module. The blood glucose measuring module selectively measures blood glucose in a blood sample and generates a status signal indicating a status of operation of the blood glucose measuring module. The temperature sensing module senses an internal temperature of the handheld diabetes management device and estimates an ambient temperature external to the handheld diabetes management device. The power management module deactivates one or more components of the handheld diabetes management device based on the status of operation of the blood glucose measuring module when the internal temperature of the handheld diabetes management device exceeds a threshold temperature. The power management module deactivates the blood glucose measuring module when the ambient temperature is greater than a first predetermined threshold or less than a second predetermined threshold. | 04-19-2012 |
20140031657 | HANDHELD MEDICAL DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT BATTERY - A processor module includes memory having instructions for executing functions of a handheld diabetes management device and a processor that selectively executes the instructions. Battery terminals electrically connect the processor module with a re-chargeable battery. A receptacle is configured in accordance with a universal serial bus (USB) standard. A component is included for communicating information from the handheld diabetes management device to a user or another device. A multiplexer module relays power from the receptacle to a bus voltage node. A first switching device is connected between the bus voltage node and a second voltage node. The component receives power from the second voltage node. A second switching device is connected between the bus voltage node and a third voltage node. The processor module is directly connected to the bus voltage node and to the third voltage node. | 01-30-2014 |
Michael W. Nicholas, Paris, AR US
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20140030022 | SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND SOFT CROSSING DEVICE - A reusable liquid containment system to capture and control spills or run-offs of hazardous liquids. The containment system consists of a reusable berm device which forms a perimeter dimension and conforms to various terrain elevations. The berm device consists of uniform elongated rectangular shaped foam units having an elastic memory, a rigid base, all encased in a fluid resistant protective cover with grommet protected openings to provide for horizontal and vertical connection. The berm devices are positioned in a single or multiple course to achieve appropriate elevation, with tapered berm devices to address varying topographic elevations. The containment system also consists of a draped containment liner or woven, knitted or braided fabric, or thermo-plastic material. The containment system allows wheeled vehicles and related equipment to cross without compromising the integrity of the perimeter berm and liner. | 01-30-2014 |
Ngoc Nicholas, Redmond, WA US
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20110035587 | DATA PROGRAMMING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH SECURE DATA MANAGEMENT AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a data programming control system includes: providing a secure data management host server coupled to a network; encrypting a contract manufacturer job by the secure data management host server, including: providing a memory image file, creating a programmer encrypted file from the memory image file, and encrypting permissions and the programmer encrypted file to form the contract manufacturer job; decrypting the contract manufacturer job transmitted through the network by a secure data management local server; transmitting the programmer encrypted file by the secure data management local server to a device programmer; and programming a device with the memory image file decrypted by the device programmer. | 02-10-2011 |
Nicole Leslie Nicholas, Waterford, MI US
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20140191556 | DUCTED SEAT FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a passenger compartment, a cargo compartment, a battery, and a ducted seat. The battery is disposed in the cargo compartment and dissipates heat when energized such that air in the vehicle becomes heated air. The ducted seat is operatively disposed in the passenger compartment. The ducted seat includes a base layer, a ducting layer, and a cover layer. The ducting layer covers the base layer. The cover layer covers the ducting layer. The ducting layer presents a leading opening and trailing opening in fluid communication with one another such that the ducting layer is configured to receive air therein through the leading opening and exhaust air through the trailing opening. The trailing opening is disposed in fluid communication with the cargo compartment such that the exhausted air flows from the trailing opening into the cargo compartment. | 07-10-2014 |
Nolan Nicholas, Worcester, MA US
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20140326697 | CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A method for the production of a transparent conductor deposit on a substrate, the method comprising: | 11-06-2014 |
20150151097 | NANOFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Apparatus for subcutaneously delivering a substance to a patient, said apparatus comprising: | 06-04-2015 |
20150182703 | NANOFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Painless, non-invasive nanofluidic delivery systems useful for the delivery of therapeutically active agents, GRAS agents, sterile fluids and inert fillers through epithelial membranes are described. The painless, non-invasive delivery system delivers a therapeutic agent via a micro-syringe-based assembly. The painless, non-invasive delivery system may also have a vehicle, which facilitates the absorption of the therapeutic agents by altering its absorption rate at the site of administration. Also disclosed is a method and components of the delivery system to administer therapeutic agents in a consistent, predictable and reproducible manner. Certain compositions may facilitate the delivery of different agents without altering the agents from their current or previous form. | 07-02-2015 |
Nolan Nicholas, Houston, TX US
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20090087543 | TEMPLATED GROWTH OF GRAPHENIC MATERIALS - A method is disclosed for producing graphenic materials by templated growth along a preformed graphenic material lattice edge, wherein at least one of the graphenic material or template is translated during growth of the graphenic material. A method for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a reactive carbon source in a fluid phase is also disclosed, wherein at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. A method is also disclosed for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a carbon source in a fluid phase, wherein non-thermalized excited states are produced on the CNT substrate and at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. | 04-02-2009 |
Nolan Nicholas, S. Charleston, WV US
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20120301625 | TEMPLATED GROWTH OF GRAPHENIC MATERIALS - A method is disclosed for producing graphenic materials by templated growth along a preformed graphenic material lattice edge, wherein at least one of the graphenic material or template is translated during growth of the graphenic material. A method for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a reactive carbon source in a fluid phase is also disclosed, wherein at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. A method is also disclosed for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a carbon source in a fluid phase, wherein non-thermalized excited states are produced on the CNT substrate and at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. | 11-29-2012 |
Nolan Nicholas, Lewiston, ID US
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20140209480 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES COMPRISING GRAPHENE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an electrochemical device comprising graphene material made using embodiments of the method disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a graphene electrode comprising the graphene material made using embodiments of the method disclosed herein. The graphene material disclosed herein for use in the disclosed electrochemical devices has superior properties and activity compared to carbon-based materials known and used in the art. The disclosed graphene material can be used in multiple different technologies, such as water treatment, batteries, fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, solar cells, and ultracapacitors (both aqueous and non-aqueous). | 07-31-2014 |
Nolan Nicholas, Milford, MA US
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20140286852 | SYNTHESIS OF LENGTH-SELECTED CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for producing carbon nanotubes having specific lengths, said method comprising: | 09-25-2014 |
Nolan Walker Nicholas, South Charleston, WV US
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20120041153 | REGIOFUNCTIONAL CARBON NANOTUBE BEAM AND METHOD - The present invention is generally directed toward a regiofunctional carbon nanotube beam structures and a method the same. The regiofunctional carbon nanotube beam structures contain chemical moieties attached selectively to the ends and/or the sidewalls of the nanotube which differentiate the physico-chemical properties of the nanotube ends from the physico-chemical of the sidewalls to enable directed self-assembly. The method comprises the steps including opening carbon nanotube ends, protecting those ends from sidewall functionalization chemistry by chemically differentiating the open carbon nanotube ends from the nanotube sidewall, functionalizing the sidewalls, functionalizing the ends of the carbon nanotube and attaching crown to ends. | 02-16-2012 |
20120071610 | REGIOFUNCTIONAL CARBON NANOTUBE BEAM AND METHOD - The present invention is generally directed toward a method to create an enhanced carbon nanotube spaceframe network. The spaceframe network contains an assembly of regiofunctional carbon nanotube beams by crown-to-crown connection into nodes to form a networked lattice configuration. The inventive method includes selecting crown materials and applying appropriate processing conditions which result in the production of secondary forms. The crown materials include polymers with unsaturated sites, polymeric crowns, silicon boron, poly(hydridocarbyne). The processing conditions include radical initiation, vulcanization, pyrolysis, hydroboration at unsaturation sites, using silicon bearing polymers in the Rf-CNB crowns, dissolution of silicon containing organics into the nodes and poly(hydridocarbyne). The secondary forms include cross-linked polymers, carbonized, graphitized, ceramic, diamond-like along with tailored functionalization. | 03-22-2012 |
20120107597 | EMBEDDED ARRAYS OF VERTICALLY ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE CARPETS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - According to some embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for supporting a carbon nanotube array that involve an entangled carbon nanotube mat integral with the array, where the mat is embedded in an embedding material. The embedding material may be depositable on a carbon nanotube. A depositable material may be metallic or nonmetallic. The embedding material may be an adhesive material. The adhesive material may optionally be mixed with a metal powder. The embedding material may be supported by a substrate or self-supportive. The embedding material may be conductive or nonconductive. The system and method provide superior mechanical and, when applicable, electrical, contact between the carbon nanotubes in the array and the embedding material. The optional use of a conductive material for the embedding material provides a mechanism useful for integration of carbon nanotube arrays into electronic devices. | 05-03-2012 |
Nolan Walker Nicholas, Worcester, MA US
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20160054258 | NANOSTRUCTURED SENSOR ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED CHEMICAL DETECTION - Apparatus for detecting and identifying a chemical species in an environment, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged to form a network, the network comprising a plurality of inter-carbon nanotube junctions; a plurality of electrical contacts, each of the plurality of electrical contacts being connected to the network such that the anisotropic electrical characteristics of the network can be measured dynamically while the network is exposed to the environment; wherein the network possesses electrical anisotrophy such that the ratio of the number of inter-carbon nanotube junctions which must be traversed by current per length of the plurality of carbon nanotubes differs for different directions within the network along the path from one of the plurality of electrical contacts to another of the plurality of electrical contacts, and further wherein the electrical anisotrophy of the network changes when a chemical species is present in the environment. | 02-25-2016 |
Nolan Walker Nicholas, Houston, TX US
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20090294753 | CARBON NANOTUBE DIAMETER SELECTION BY PRETREATMENT OF METAL CATALYSTS ON SURFACES - A new and useful nanotube growth substrate conditioning processes is herein disclosed that allows the growth of vertical arrays of carbon nanotubes where the average diameter of the nanotubes can be selected and/or controlled as compared to the prior art. | 12-03-2009 |
20100140591 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE FABRICATION FROM NANOTUBE FORMATIONS - A method for forming nanotube electrical devices, arrays of nanotube electrical devices, and device structures and arrays of device structures formed by the methods. Various methods of the present invention allow creation of semiconducting and/or conducting devices from readily grown SWNT carpets rather than requiring the preparation of a patterned growth channel and takes advantage of the self-controlling nature of these carpet heights to ensure a known and controlled channel length for reliable electronic properties as compared to the prior methods. | 06-10-2010 |
Paul Daniel Nicholas, Gainesville, GA US
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20080294988 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC CHECKLIST SYSTEM - A checklist system comprising a computer and portable unit, according to one implementation, is described herein. The computer of the checklist system is configured to store a first portion of checklist software and one or more checklists. The computer is also configured to download checklists and software updates from a data network. The portable unit of the checklist system is configured to store a second portion of checklist software, where the second portion of checklist software is configured to operate in conjunction with the first portion of checklist software. At least one portion of the portable unit is configured to communicate with the computer in a data-sharing mode. In addition, the portable unit is configured to operate in a checklist-item-prompting mode when the at least one portion of the portable unit is removed from communication with the computer. | 11-27-2008 |
Paul James Nicholas, New York, NY US
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20130023391 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL EXERCISE PLATFORM - An omnidirectional exercise platform is disclosed which includes a base member, a pad member and a plurality of ball transfer units. The pad member is coupled to a top surface of the base member. The plurality of ball transfer units is coupled to a bottom surface of the base member. An angular offset is provided between the plurality of ball transfer units to stabilize the omnidirectional exercise platform during use. The ball transfer units each comprise a hemispherical housing, a primary ball member and a plurality of secondary ball members disposed between an inner surface of the hemispherical housing and the primary ball member. The housing further includes an aperture located and sized to facilitate cleaning and maintenance procedures of the ball transfer unit. A handle is releasably coupled to the top surface of the base member to thereby provide a user with a variety of hand placement positions. | 01-24-2013 |
20150360077 | Omnidirectional Exercise Platform - A triangular shaped omnidirectional exercise platform includes a base member, a pad member and three ball transfer units. The pad member is carried by a top surface of the base member. The three ball transfer units are coupled to a bottom surface of the base member. The three ball transfer units are arranged having an equal angular offset therebetween providing stability to the exercise platform during use. The ball transfer units each comprise a hemispherical housing, a primary ball member and a plurality of secondary ball members disposed between an inner surface of the hemispherical housing and the primary ball member. The base member can include an upper body member and a lower body member. The pad member can be manufactured of a pliant material. Features of the pad member can identify a stability region of the exercise platform. The platform can have a convex arched top surface. | 12-17-2015 |
Peter Christopher Nicholas, Durham, NC US
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20110182517 | SEGMENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAYERED STRUCTURES IN IMAGES - Disclosed herein are systems and method for segmentation and identification of structured features in images. According to an aspect, a method may include representing an image as a graph of nodes connected together by edges. For example, the image may be an ocular image showing layered structures or other features of the retina. The method may also include adding, to the graph, nodes adjacent to nodes along first and second sides of the graph. The added nodes may have edge weights less than the nodes along the first and second sides of the graph. Further, the method may include assigning start and end points to any of the added nodes along the first and second sides, respectively. The method may also include graph cutting between the start and end points for identifying a feature in the image. | 07-28-2011 |
20140334703 | SEGMENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAYERED STRUCTURES IN IMAGES - Disclosed herein are systems and method for segmentation and identification of structured features in images. According to an aspect, a method may include representing an image as a graph of nodes connected together by edges. For example, the image may be an ocular image showing layered structures or other features of the retina. The method may also include adding, to the graph, nodes adjacent to nodes along first and second sides of the graph. The added nodes may have edge weights less than the nodes along the first and second sides of the graph. Further, the method may include assigning start and end points to any of the added nodes along the first and second sides, respectively. The method may also include graph cutting between the start and end points for identifying a feature in the image. | 11-13-2014 |
Peter J. Nicholas, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120212256 | Mode Latching Buffer Circuit - A voltage translator circuit includes an input stage adapted for receiving an input signal referenced to a first voltage supply, a first latch circuit adapted for connection with a second voltage supply and operative to at least temporarily store a logic state of the input signal, and a voltage clamp coupled between the input stage and the first latch circuit. The voltage clamp is operative to set a maximum voltage across the input stage to a prescribed level. The voltage translator circuit generates a first output signal at a first output formed at a junction between the first latch circuit and the voltage clamp. A second latch circuit is connected to the first output in a feedback configuration. The second latch circuit is operative to retain a logical state of the first output signal as a function of at least a first control signal supplied to the second latch circuit regardless of a state of the first voltage supply. | 08-23-2012 |
Raymond John Nicholas, Schenectady, NY US
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20150377929 | CURRENT SENSING SYSTEM - A detecting unit is presented. The detecting unit includes a flexible circuit having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The flexible circuit includes a plurality of cells defined therein, each of the plurality of cells having a first side and a second side respectively corresponding to the first side and the second side of the flexible circuit. Moreover, the flexible circuit includes a plurality of conductive windings disposed on at least one of the first and second sides of the plurality of cells. Further, the flexible circuit includes a stress reduction feature between each of the plurality of cells. Also, the detecting unit includes a sealing element configured to secure the flexible circuit in a stacked configuration. A sensing system and a method of making a detecting unit are also presented. | 12-31-2015 |
Richard Nicholas, Pflugerville, TX US
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20080300849 | Design Structure for Improved Logic Simulation Using a Negative Unknown Boolean State - A system and method for simulating a circuit design using both an unknown Boolean state and a negative unknown Boolean state is provided. When the circuit is simulated, one or more initial simulated logic elements are initialized to the unknown Boolean state. The initialized unknown Boolean states are then fed to one or more simulated logic elements and the simulator simulates the handling of the unknown Boolean state by the simulated logic elements. Examples of simulated logic elements include gates and latches, such as flip-flops, inverters, and basic logic gates. The processing results in at least one negative unknown Boolean state. An example of when a negative unknown Boolean state would result would be when the unknown Boolean state is inverted by an inverter. The resulting negative unknown Boolean state is then fed to other simulated logic elements that generate further simulation results based on processing the negative unknown Boolean state. | 12-04-2008 |
Roger Nicholas, Akron, OH US
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20080253847 | Adjustable Machine Tool Cutting Insert Holder Apparatus - An adjustable threading tool assembly. A cutting insert holder is adjustably held in a pocket in a toolholder. The cutting angle of the insert can be set by selecting a precision ground washer that sets the position of a retaining bolt that holds the insert in the pocket such that the desired angle is provided. | 10-16-2008 |
20090016830 | TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A tool holder assembly that includes a tool holder member adapted to be secured to a machine tool and a cutting insert support/clamp for clamping and supporting a cutting insert. The support/clamp member includes a plurality of serrations that are engageable with complementally formed serrations on the tool holder whereby a tight fitting engagement is achieved using removable fasteners. The support/clamp includes a clamping arm elastically movable towards and away from a support base and a clamping block connected to the connecting arm adapted to receive clamping forces from a threaded clamping bolt. The clamping bolt defines a force applying surface located in a first plane whereas the clamping block defines a force receiving surface located in a second plane, the first and second planes located at a diverging angle with respect to each other. The clamping block includes an edge portion engageable with a step on the tool holder that is spaced from the clamping arm. The diverging planes and the engagement of the clamping block with the stepped portion increases the force applied by the clamping arm to the cutting insert for a given adjustment of the clamping bolt and resists rollover of the insert. | 01-15-2009 |
Shane A. Nicholas, Anthem, AZ US
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20100180756 | Portable Multi-Functional Audio Sound System and Method Therefor - A portable multi-functional audio sound system has an enclosure and control panel with an optional display on a front portion of the enclosure. The control panel provides for selection among menu options which are presented on the display. An audio input is coupled for receiving a live audio signal. An electronic circuit receives user commands from the control panel and displays configuration information on the display. The electronic circuit has an amplifier for amplifying the live audio signal, and a synthesizer for generating programmable audio signal in response to a MIDI data stream. The MIDI data stream is routed to the digital signal processor or to the synthesizer. A digital signal processor controls the menu options on the display. A speaker is mounted within the enclosure and coupled for receiving a combined signal of the live audio signal and the programmable audio signal. | 07-22-2010 |
Shawn Nicholas, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20110095551 | DEVICE FOR PICKUP AND TRANSFER OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS - Still another aspect of the invention provides a device for use with a machine adapted to pick up an object, the machine including a vacuum source, where the device includes a shaft having an upper end that includes an opening extending therethrough, and a head having a lower end that includes an opening extending therethrough. The lower end of the head is substantially flat and pliable and is adapted to engage an object being picked up by the device. The opening in the shaft is in fluid communication with the opening in the head to that when the vacuum source is engaged a vacuum is created within the openings. | 04-28-2011 |
Shawn Nicholas, Kansas City, KS US
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20100029187 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FISH, POULTRY, OR OTHER MEAT PRODUCTS TRANSPORTED IN MULTITUDE ALONG A PROCESSING LINE - In a method for the processing of fish, poultry or other meat products being conveyed in a plurality along a processing line ( | 02-04-2010 |
Steve T. Nicholas, Groveland, FL US
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20090113705 | Method of making a Wiring Board having an Engineered Metallization Layer and Resultant Apparatus - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a printed wiring board (PWB) of the type depicted in FIG. | 05-07-2009 |
Thomas Robert Nicholas, Orangeburg, SC US
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20120108854 | GREEN AND ATOM-ECONOMICAL PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING PHENOLIC ANTIOXIDANTS - Processes for producing 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene are provided, in particular such processes that utilize 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, paraformaldehyde, a secondary amine, mesitylene, and acetic acid. | 05-03-2012 |
Verner Steve Nicholas, Pelzer, SC US
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20120095587 | UNIFORMITY CORRECTION BY ABLATION AT DIFFERENT TRACK LOCATIONS ALONG A TIRE BEAD - A system and method for reducing the magnitude of one or more harmonics of one or more uniformity parameters in a cured tire involves selective removal of tire material at one or more track/area locations along first and second bead profiles. Selective removal may occur via ablation at the bead seat, low flange and/or high flange zones to correct for a selected number of harmonics of such parameters as radial, lateral and tangential force variation. Ablation patterns are calculated and implemented on first and second tire beads to achieve desired levels of force reduction at selected angular locations (within the expanse from 0-360 degrees along each tire bead). Ablation patterns may be calculated for implementation at fixed or varied tire rotational speeds and/or fixed or varied levels of laser power. | 04-19-2012 |
William A. Nicholas, Walled Lake, MI US
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20100275794 | Material Marking System and Method Incorporating an HMI Device - A system that allows a material to be marked while still on the CNC tooling table and allows an operator to input marking information just prior to, or even during, the tooling cycle. The present invention comprises a sequence controller associated with a computer readable medium and adapted for communication with the CNC controller. An HMI device and a marker controller are also connected with the sequence controller. A lifter assembly is connected with the sequence controller to raise and lower a marker assembly. The lifter assembly is connected to the gantry of the CNC tooling system with an adaptor block. The present invention provides the advantage of reduced time when compared to marking the part at a separate station remotely located from the CNC system, and allows the operator to input marking information just prior to or during the CNC tooling cycle. | 11-04-2010 |