Curran, US
Allison M. Curran, Alexandria, VA US
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20090081795 | Identification of Humans Through Characteristic Compounds Detected in Human Scent - The present invention is directed to methods of identifying and/or comparing humans. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods of collecting human scent compounds from a subject, extracting the compounds, analyzing the compounds, and correlating the compounds to a unique compound profile for the subject. These unique compound profiles can be used to distinguish one subject from another, or to identify a specific subject based upon a sample. | 03-26-2009 |
Amanda Curran, Westerville, OH US
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20140282073 | INTERACTIVE DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention is an apparatus for communicating information comprised of an electronic display device, a touch sensitive input device positioned to substantially cover said display device, a computerized device in electronic communication with the display and the input device, and an algorithm executing on the computerized device. The algorithm causes a two-dimensional array of three-dimensional shapes to appear on said display and rotate about an axis and undulate in a wave-like manner without interaction from a viewer during an attract mode. After the touch sensitive input device is contacted by a user, the algorithm may display an interaction mode wherein the shapes may be caused to rotate about an axis by a user's contacting the touch sensitive input device at a point on the display device corresponding to a three-dimensional shape and moving such a contact point in the direction of rotation to expose information displayed on the surface of the three-dimensional shape. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian Curran, Washington, DC US
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20150051957 | MEASURING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE VALUE - A disclosed method includes determining a customer experience value (CXV) of an entity by a server computer. The CXV may be determined by calculating a customer acquisition value of the entity, calculating a customer retention value of the entity, and calculating an operation efficiency value of the entity. The customer acquisition value may be based on at least one of a measure of acquisition performance of the entity or a measure of operational performance of the entity. The customer retention value may be based on at least one of a measure of customer retention or a measure of service quality. The operation efficiency value may be based on at least one of a measure of operating costs of the entity or a measure of strategic costs of the entity. The method includes using, by a customer relationship management application, the determined CXV to indicate a measure of customer satisfaction. | 02-19-2015 |
Christopher Curran, Oak Park, IL US
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20080276513 | Supply chain label system - A best practice fluid identification system for managing fluids from bulk storage to point of use on products and equipment in residential, commercial and industrial applications where the fluid and product or equipment information travels with the fluid and its dispensing in a protective holder mounted on or near the point of use and also on the dispensing device. | 11-13-2008 |
20080283431 | Grease cartridge management system - A grease cartridge management system having a multi-piece caddy and a chamber mounted thereon in a secured position for inserting grease cartridges therein to protect them from damage in the handling, storage and transportation of grease cartridges from a storage location to the point of use with a grease gun. | 11-20-2008 |
Christopher John Curran, Houston, TX US
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20120294114 | ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY OF SUBSEA MEASUREMENTS FROM AN OFFSHORE WELL - Sensor and communications systems are disclosed for communicating measurements from subsea equipment, such as at an offshore well, to the surface. A sensor for a physical parameter, such as pressure or temperature at a blowout preventer, capping stack, or conduit in communication with the same, is electrically connected to a subsea acoustic transponder. An acoustic communications device, for example an acoustic transducer and transceiver electronics deployed on a remotely-operated vehicle, interrogates the acoustic transponder with an acoustic signal, in response to which the acoustic transponder transmits an acoustic signal encoded with the measurement. The acquired measurement data are then communicated to a redundant network at the surface. The sensor and acoustic transponder systems can be installed after an event at the subsea equipment, such as blowout of the well. | 11-22-2012 |
Dave Curran, Richland, WA US
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20110176650 | NUCLEAR REACTOR GREEN AND SINTERED FUEL PELLETS, CORRESPONDING FUEL ROD AND FUEL ASSEMBLY - A sintered fuel pellet for a water nuclear reactor fuel rod including a peripheral wall extending along a central axis and two end faces. At least one of the end faces includes at least a first chamfer extending from the peripheral wall towards the central axis with a first non-zero slope with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis and a second chamfer extending from the first chamfer towards the central axis with a second non-zero slope with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis, wherein the first slope is different from the second slope. | 07-21-2011 |
David J. Curran, Reston, VA US
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20100131288 | IDENTIFICATION AND RECONCILIATION OF MISSED OR ERRONEOUS PROVIDER CHARGES - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for using rules to identify missing charges with charge data. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a transaction representing an individual patient visit is identified, and missing charges within the transaction are determined based on application of the rules. For example, a rule can be applied to detect a missing charge when a charge for surgery appears without the appearance of a corresponding charge for anesthesia. | 05-27-2010 |
David Jeffrey Curran, Boulder, CO US
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20160095367 | System and Method of Adjusting the Fit of Clothing - A system for adjusting the fit of an article of clothing and to provide other benefits including, but not limited to, reduction and/or elimination of wind drag, reduction of loose clothing that can get caught or cause obstruction, regulation of blood circulation, movement, and swelling of the wearer of the article of clothing, adjustment of ventilation, general enhancement of the clothing for a desired activity, and general comfort and/or desired appearance. The system comprises one or more closures at various locations of the article of clothing to enable the wearer to adjust the fit of the clothing when desired. | 04-07-2016 |
Geoffry L. Curran, Rochester, MN US
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20090028789 | Methods for detecting parenchymal plaques in vivo - Methods for detecting parenchymal plaque deposits in the brain of a living mammal are described that include administering a polyamine modified, labeled polypeptide having specific binding affinity for the extracellular deposit, to the living mammal. Isolated β-amyloid peptides that are polyamine modified and labeled with a radioisotope or contrast agent also are described. | 01-29-2009 |
20090324492 | Treatment for Central Nervous System Disorders - Compositions that include an Aβ polypeptide linked to a non-Aβ polypeptide are described, as well as methods of using such compositions. | 12-31-2009 |
20120107243 | PEPTIDE-MEDIATED NON-COVALENT DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS ACROSS THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER - The peptides described herein can function as carrier peptides. These peptides can associate with (e.g., non-covalently bind) biologically active molecules or imaging agents to transport the biologically active molecules or imaging across the blood-brain barrier. In some cases, such transport may increase the effectiveness of the biological molecules or imaging agents. | 05-03-2012 |
20140314663 | PEPTIDE-MEDIATED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS ACROSS THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER - Provided herein are methods for transporting an active agent (e.g., a therapeutic agent or an imaging agent) across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in a patient. For example, the methods provided herein can be used to treat a brain disease in a patient, such as brain cancer. In some embodiments, the methods provided herein can be used to image the central nervous system of a patient. | 10-23-2014 |
20140328866 | Peptide-Mediated Non-Covalent Delivery of Active Agents Across the Blood-Brain Barrier - The peptides described herein can function as carrier peptides. These peptides can associate with (e.g., non-covalently bind) biologically active molecules or imaging agents to transport the biologically active molecules or imaging across the blood-brain barrier. In some cases, such transport may increase the effectiveness of the biological molecules or imaging agents. | 11-06-2014 |
James Francis Curran, Alexandria, OH US
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20100002865 | Mutual Assistance Routing System for Improved Utilization of Customer Service Resources - The invention disclosed is a new system and method for providing the mutual sharing of resources devoted to customer service. The system utilizes a telecommunications switching apparatus to rout incoming customer contacts to one or more pools of customer service agents. The system provides for a universal customer service interface that allows customer service agents to assist customers of other related companies. The automated system for sharing customer service resources includes a mutual assistance routing system in communication with requesting users of customer service agents, responding providers of customer service agents, databases containing customer information, thereby allowing customers who contact the requesting user to be served by shared agents. | 01-07-2010 |
20110206189 | System for Automatic TTY Equipment Detection and for Notification of the Hearing Impaired - The invention is directed to efficient notification of the hearing impaired during emergencies. A message initiating agency and an administrator create an outbound message for delivery and further selects a number of campaign related parameters. A telecommunications interface module is provided that is capable of detecting the presence of a connected TTY device, and a connected TTY device logging system for recording in a database the occurrences of detection of a TTY devices associated with a particular telecommunications interface, or outbound message contact. The system delivers the campaign message to one or more telecommunications interfaces, delivers a TTY compatible message or a provides notification to said administrator of the detection of a connected TTY device, and records the incidence of failures to deliver the campaign message. | 08-25-2011 |
Jason W. Curran, Denver, CO US
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20110225239 | GENERATION OF CONTENT CREATION REQUESTS FOR A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An assignment system and method for generating content creation requests or “assignments” that are to be fulfilled by content contributors. The assignment system is part of a content distribution system that aggregates, manages, and distributes/syndicates multimedia content that is generated by content contributors. As part of the acquisition of content, the assignment system may compensate the content contributors for the content that they provide to the system. The assignment system generates assignments that are likely to result in content that will be of interest to content consumers, such as visitors and/or subscribers to websites provided by, associated with, or using the content of the content distributor. In some embodiments, the assignment system may generate assignments based on the popularity of pre-existing content, searches for content, or requests for content. The assignment system also manages the flow of content submissions and verifies that submitted content meets the assignment's requirements. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225290 | TARGETING CONTENT CREATION REQUESTS TO CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS - An assignment system and method for generating content creation requests or “assignments” and targeting assignments to content contributors. The assignment system is part of a content distribution system that aggregates, manages, and distributes/syndicates multimedia content that is generated by content contributors. As part of the acquisition of content, the assignment system may compensate the content contributors for the content that they provide to the system. The assignment system generates assignments that are likely to result in content that will be of interest to content consumers. The assignment system targets the generated assignments to content contributors that are well-suited to generate content that will be successful among a target audience. The assignment system notifies those contributors of available assignments and allows contributors to claim assignments to fulfill. The assignment system also manages the flow of content submissions and verifies that submitted content meets the assignment's requirements. | 09-15-2011 |
John Curran, Chicago, IL US
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20110313905 | Generating Implied Orders Based on Electronic Requests for Quotes - Systems and methods for determining implied spreads are provided. More particularly, implied spread financial transactions are generated using information from requests for quotes (RFQs). An RFQ processor module may focus the calculations performed by an implied spread determination module. A financial instrument associated with an RFQ may be provided to the implied spread determination module to trigger the determination of whether implied orders exist related to that particular financial instrument. | 12-22-2011 |
20130144775 | System and Method for a Request for Cross in a Trade Matching Engine - Systems and methods are provided to fulfill customer trading orders in an illiquid two sided market. Request for cross functionality may be implemented in a trading environment using a trading engine for the matching of trades involving financial instruments. Request for cross functionally integrates the benefits of a dual bid-ask continuous trading market model with the price and quantity trade matching systems and methods. | 06-06-2013 |
20150026033 | EFFICIENT SELF-MATCH PREVENTION IN AN ELECTRONIC MATCH ENGINE - Protections against self-matching trade orders are disclosed which maximize liquidity/efficiency by reducing/minimizing unnecessary cancelations and/or resubmissions. Rather than automatically cancel or modify the incoming and/or self-matching counter orders, those resting counter orders, which would result in the occurrence of a self-match with an incoming order, are placed in a hold state or otherwise set aside such that the incoming order may be matched with other non-self-matching orders. The held orders are subsequently returned to the order book at the same, or different, priority to await a subsequent incoming order. Where the incoming order is not fully satisfied, only self-matching counter orders are identified or the return of held orders would result in a crossed order book, a trader may include instructions with the incoming order directing the system to cancel the self-matching resting orders, cancel the incoming order, decrementing the quantity of the larger of the incoming and self-matching resting orders by the quantity of the smaller thereof, or take some other action. | 01-22-2015 |
John F. Curran, Chicago, IL US
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20130041801 | Selective Suppression of Implied Contract Generation - An electronic trading system utilizes a Match Engine that receives orders, stores them internally, calculates tradable combinations and advertises the availability of real and implied orders in the form of market data. New tradable items defined as combinations of other tradable items may be included in the calculation of tradable combinations. A technique is disclosed for suppression of the calculation and/or subsequent listing of an implied order when the order is either undesired or unnecessary in the market therefore. | 02-14-2013 |
John M. Curran, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090048654 | Deployment System for Soft Stents - A stent delivery system and a method for delivering a stent are provided. The stent delivery system includes an outer sheath having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a first lumen extending at least partially through the sheath. The system further includes an inner shaft slidably received within the first lumen and extending at least partially through the sheath. A tubular non-expandable stent is slidably positionable within the first lumen, disposed distal to the inner shaft and operably contacts a pushing surface on the inner shaft. The inner shaft and the stent are slidable relative to the outer sheath, the outer sheath providing sufficient rigidity to the stent for delivery of the stent to a delivery site. | 02-19-2009 |
Jon L. Curran, Lincoln, NE US
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20080235081 | Apparatuses and methods for wireless monitoring and control of supplies for environmental sampling and chromatographic apparatuses - Purchase orders for chromatographic columns and sampler tubing are entered into based on estimating usage for a year. An initial partial shipment is made of tagged columns or tubing as the tubing or columns are used. An RFID transmits trigger signals until an order point is reached at which time a new partial shipment is made. This process is repeated until the end of the year. | 09-25-2008 |
20140096597 | Apparatuses and Methods for Wireless Monitoring and Control of Environmental Sampling and Chromatographic Apparatuses - A liquid chromatographic system includes columns, column mounting fixtures to which the columns are mounted, a detector, a collector, a controller and a plurality of RFIDs. A first RFID communicates with the controller and cooperating RFIDs mounted to other components provide information such as the history of components, parameters and the like. They also receive information from sensors relating to the operation of the liquid chromatograph, store the information and transmit it. Moreover, the RFIDs may substitute for hard wiring in many applications and may enable a central computer to control several liquid chromatographic and environmental sample collectors. | 04-10-2014 |
Joseph Curran, North Billerica, MA US
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20110097021 | BULLET RESISTANT BACKPACK - A lightweight ballistic protection backpack and other useful items are realized utilizing one or more panels of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (or UHMWPE) unidirectional laminate. | 04-28-2011 |
Joseph Curran, Springboro, OH US
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20120278380 | Outdoor Tracker System with Visual Communication Devices - An outdoor tracker system includes a web-based computer with hunter/outdoorsman mapping software which provides a login interface for user registration requiring unique identifying information data for the user to enable logging into a hunter/outdoorsman website. Upon logging in, the software provides for designating a geographic location and generates a map with hunter/outdoorsman geographic location thereon for display or printing and a client computer having a web browser thereon operably connected to the web-based computer. An illuminating portable board is provided to display the map at the hunt/outdoor site, preferably on a vehicle. A marking slap stick is also provided for marking trees. | 11-01-2012 |
Joseph P. Curran, Forest Lake, MN US
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20090200234 | METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES WITH ACTIVATED OXYGEN - The present invention provides methods for cleaning surfaces that are sensitive to high temperatures and/or that have pH limitations. Exemplary surfaces to be cleaned using the methods of the present invention include membranes. The methods of the present invention include applying an active oxygen use solution including an active oxygen source to the surface. An activator complex and an alkaline override use solution are applied to the surface, either in combination, or in a stepwise manner, before, after or simultaneously with the active oxygen use solution. | 08-13-2009 |
20140274857 | SURFACTANT BLENDS FOR CLEANING FILTRATION MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to the field of membrane separation processes and clean in place compositions for cleaning such membranes. The cleaning compositions can remove proteins, fats, and other food, beverage, and brewery based soils and offer an environmentally friendly alternative surfactant system to NPE. According to the invention, surfactants and polymers useful for this process are unpredictable and specific surfactants, polymers, and combinations of the same are disclosed for use alone, as part of a cleaning composition. Methods of use of the same are also included. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph P. Curran, Mahtomedi, MN US
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20160045943 | CIP WASH COMPARISON AND SIMULATION - One embodiment includes a method for simulating an operational effect of one or more changes in a CIP process. The method includes providing a graphical user interface configured to receive inputs from a user, receiving at least one proposed adjustment to one CIP phase of the CIP process, and generating a simulated CIP process based on a first set of CIP data and the at least one proposed adjustment to generate simulated CIP data based on the simulated CIP process. The simulated CIP data is displayed on the display. The simulated CIP data includes at least one of the amount or the total cost of each consumable used to generate the simulated CIP data. A total cost of the simulated CIP process is calculated, where the total cost of the simulated CIP process incorporates the proposed adjustment. | 02-18-2016 |
20160048779 | CIP WASH SUMMARY AND LIBRARY - One embodiment includes a method for monitoring a CIP process previously performed. The method includes accessing CIP process data stored in a CIP library. The CIP process data includes CIP phase data associated with a plurality of CIP phases in the CIP process previously performed, equipment data associated with objects used in the CIP process during one or more of the CIP phases, and consumable data associated with consumables consumed by corresponding equipment in the CIP process. In addition, the method includes displaying at least a portion of the CIP process data, and providing a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface is configured to: organize the CIP process data into at least one of (i) a plurality of CIP phases or (ii) consumable data, and sort equipment data according to one or more of the plurality of corresponding CIP phases or corresponding consumables. | 02-18-2016 |
Justin P. Curran, Anacortes, WA US
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20140251319 | THERMAL MATERIAL NEBULIZING SYSTEM - A system for thermal regulation of a nebulizer is provided. The system includes a container to house a nebulizer and a thermal material together. The thermal material acts to chill a liquid located inside the nebulizer, in order to deliver a chilled mist to a patient for therapeutic purposes, such as initiating. Therapeutic Hypothermia, or treating various respiratory illnesses such as croup, laryngobronchitis, and smoke inhalation. | 09-11-2014 |
Keith G. Curran, North Bethesda, MD US
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20120078669 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED DATA COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A work information system includes a user interface; an analysis system connected to the user interface, the analysis system comprising a plurality of analysis modules including an interactively-developed analysis module; a self-learning database connected to the analysis system; a solution development and design system connected to the self-learning database, where the solution development and design system includes modules for generating reports reflecting skills/knowledge; performance capacity; motivation self-concept; expectation/feedback; tools/processes; and rewards/motivation/incentive; an implementation system connected to the solution development and design system, the implementation system including modules for training; job aids; toolbox; policy; procedures; and a user defined module; an evaluation system; and a feedback system connecting each of the evaluation system, implementation system, solution design and development system, self-learning database, and analysis system to all precedent systems in the work information system. | 03-29-2012 |
Kevin Joseph Curran, Somerville, MA US
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20120134959 | PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS, THEIR USE AS MTOR KINASE AND PI3 KINASE INHIBITORS, AND THEIR SYNTHESES - The invention relates to pyrimidine compounds of the Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the constituent variables are as defined herein, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods for making and using the compounds. | 05-31-2012 |
Maria Curran, Belmont, NC US
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20120144611 | DISPERSIBLE NONWOVEN WIPE MATERIAL - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive. | 06-14-2012 |
20150238062 | DISPERSIBLE NONWOVEN WIPE MATERIAL - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive. | 08-27-2015 |
Mark Edward Curran, Raleigh, NC US
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20100273256 | Human Potassium Channel Genes - Methods for isolating K+Hnov genes are provided. The K+Hnov nucleic acid compositions find use in identifying homologous or related proteins and the DNA sequences encoding such proteins; in producing compositions that modulate the expression or function of the protein; and in studying associated physiological pathways. In addition, modulation of the gene activity in vivo is used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes, such as identification of cell type based on expression, and the like. | 10-28-2010 |
Martin Curran, Cheyenne, WY US
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20100262999 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING SELECTED PACKETIZED PROGRAMMING STREAMS - Programming stream communication systems and methods are operable to communicate programming streams to a media transmit facility. An exemplary embodiment receives at the media transmit facility a first packetized programming stream (PPS), the first PPS including a first programming stream (PS) generated by a first local programming provider (LPP); receives at the media transmit facility a second PPS, the second PPS including a second PS generated by a second LPP; multiplexes the first PS and the second PS into a transport channel; and communicates the transport channel from the media transmit facility. | 10-14-2010 |
20100306797 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT TEST MESSAGE - National emergency alert test systems and methods are operable to test a national emergency alert system. An exemplary embodiment initiates a test of the national emergency alert message system, retrieves a national emergency alert test message from a memory, communicates the national emergency alert test message to a programming stream receive system via a local area network, interrupts programming provided in a plurality of program streams, and replaces the interrupted programming in the program streams with the retrieved national emergency alert test message. | 12-02-2010 |
Matthew Curran, Denver, CO US
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20160088809 | METHODS OF CANNABIS CULTIVATION USING A CAPILLARY MAT - The present disclosure provides methods for | 03-31-2016 |
Matthew Thoma Curran, Milwaukee, WI US
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20160138233 | SNOW PLOW AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame. | 05-19-2016 |
Maureen A. Curran, Queenstown, MD US
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20110024416 | GASKETLESS LOW TEMPERATURE HERMETIC SEALING WITH SOLDER - In accordance with the invention, containers or interfaces having two surfaces | 02-03-2011 |
Michael A. Curran, Westerville, OH US
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20140282073 | INTERACTIVE DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention is an apparatus for communicating information comprised of an electronic display device, a touch sensitive input device positioned to substantially cover said display device, a computerized device in electronic communication with the display and the input device, and an algorithm executing on the computerized device. The algorithm causes a two-dimensional array of three-dimensional shapes to appear on said display and rotate about an axis and undulate in a wave-like manner without interaction from a viewer during an attract mode. After the touch sensitive input device is contacted by a user, the algorithm may display an interaction mode wherein the shapes may be caused to rotate about an axis by a user's contacting the touch sensitive input device at a point on the display device corresponding to a three-dimensional shape and moving such a contact point in the direction of rotation to expose information displayed on the surface of the three-dimensional shape. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael P. Curran, Lake Forest, IL US
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20140072959 | RAPID TESTS FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING - The present invention relates to rapid test devices, kits and systems comprising the rapid test devices for assessing at least two analytes in a sample derived from a life or health insurance applicant, said at least two analytes being selected from the group consisting of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen (e.g., a HIV polypeptide), a HIV polynucleotide, an anti-HIV antibody, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) antigen (e.g., a HCV polypeptide), a HCV polynucleotide, an anti-HCV antibody, a liver enzyme alanine transaminase (ALT), a liver enzyme aspartate transaminase (AST), nt-probnp (or NT-proBNP), probnp (or proBNP), cotinine, nicotine, cocaine, a metabolite of cocaine (e.g., benzoylecgonine), prostate-specific antigen (PSA), apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Hemoglobin A1c and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). The present invention also relates to methods for using the rapid test devices, kits and systems as part of the assessment of the life or health insurance applications. | 03-13-2014 |
20160003819 | RAPID TESTS FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING - The present invention relates to rapid test devices, kits and systems comprising the rapid test devices for assessing at least two analytes in a sample derived from a life or health insurance applicant, said at least two analytes being selected from the group consisting of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen (e.g., a HIV polypeptide), a HIV polynucleotide, an anti-HIV antibody, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) antigen (e.g., a HCV polypeptide), a HCV polynucleotide, an anti-HCV antibody, a liver enzyme alanine transaminase (ALT), a liver enzyme aspartate transaminase (AST), nt-probnp (or NT-proBNP), probnp (or proBNP), cotinine, nicotine, cocaine, a metabolite of cocaine (e.g., benzoylecgonine), pro state-specific antigen (PSA), apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Hemoglobin Ale and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). The present invention also relates to methods for using the rapid test devices, kits and systems as part of the assessment of the life or health insurance applications. | 01-07-2016 |
Monte Curran, Richardson, TX US
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20100324487 | LOW PROFILE, PIVOTAL CONNECTION INFUSION ASSEMBLY - This invention relates to therapeutic infusion assemblies, more specifically a device for the subcutaneous delivery of a fluid from a remote source. Applicant provides a base assembly which has a fluid channel therein and a cannula extending vertically downward from a flat bottom. A fluid connector member which receives a fluid bearing line from the remote fluid source and the fluid connector member pivotably and removably connects to the base member. The manner of connection is “hinged” allowing the fluid connector to move from a non-use position by rotation downward to a used position. In the use position a fluid channel in the fluid connector will connect with a fluid channel in the base to provide fluid to the cannula and to the patient. | 12-23-2010 |
Neal Joseph Curran, Lakewood, OH US
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20100065055 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A BREATHING GAS - Systems and methods for providing a breathing gas are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes sensing a sensed parameter associated with delivery of the breathing gas, changing a control parameter associated with a flow/pressure control element in response to a difference between the sensed parameter and a first predetermined sensed parameter value during a first portion of a breathing cycle, determining a transition from the first portion to a second portion of the breathing cycle based at least in part on the changing control parameter, changing the control parameter to cause a first change in the sensed parameter during the second portion of the breathing cycle based at least in part on the determined transition, and changing the control parameter to cause a second change in the sensed parameter during a third portion of the breathing cycle based at least in part on the first predetermined sensed parameter value. | 03-18-2010 |
Nicole Curran, Green Bay, WI US
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20150197903 | PET CLEANING BAG - A bag for cleaning a dog's behind and picking up the dog's waste is provided. The bag may include an outer surface and an inner surface. A towel portion may be attached to the bag and may cover a portion of the outer surface of the bag. After the dog has defecated, a user may place their hand within the inner surface of the bag, and wipe the dog's behind and then pick up the dog's waste using the bag. | 07-16-2015 |
Patrick J. Curran, Saugus, MA US
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20120322791 | PYRAZOLO[1,5-a]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AS mTOR INHIBITORS - The present invention provides Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds of Formula (I): | 12-20-2012 |
Patrick J. Curran, Winthrop, MA US
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20100179141 | NOVEL JNK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) wherein X is N or CH, and Y is N or CR | 07-15-2010 |
Patrick J. Curran, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20110014342 | BABY FOOD MAKER - An apparatus and method are provided for steaming and blending food products such as baby food. The apparatus includes a base including a steam chamber and a drive shaft. A container assembly can be mounted to the base in an inverted position for steaming the food and in an upright position for blending the food. The apparatus may further include a steam cooker, baby bottle sterilizing unit and a bottle warmer. | 01-20-2011 |
Peter Curran, Lafayette, CO US
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20100319101 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to an upper garment. More specifically, the present invention relates to an upper garment having a pre-tensioned waistband. | 12-23-2010 |
20130254970 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to an upper garment. More specifically, the present invention relates to an upper garment having a pre-tensioned waistband. | 10-03-2013 |
20140143929 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to a garment assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment assembly comprising an upper garment, a lower garment, and a removable liner. The removable liner is non-permanently interconnected to both the lower garment and the upper garment. The upper garment includes a pre-tensioned waistband. | 05-29-2014 |
Richard R. Curran, Manchester, MA US
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20120031867 | VERTICAL LIFT SYSTEM - A vertical lift system provides an ergonomic system for raising and lowering a lift carriage which contains non-slidable and/or slidable shelves. By having interchangeable modular raceways providing electrical, liquid, vacuum, gas and/or data delivery systems, equipment and appliances can be easily connected to these delivery systems without interfering with the up/down movement of the vertical lift carriage. The vertical lift system also includes a height adjustable work surface which can be raised/lowered based on an individual's personal preference. Some of the shelves can be manually extended or electronically controlled. The vertical lift system also allows the monitoring, processing and collecting of data from multiple pieces of equipment. The vertical lift system can connect to local and global networks and systems, such as the Internet or other communication systems or networks, other shared equipment, and can monitor alarm and environment data. | 02-09-2012 |
20150136713 | Vertical Lift System - A vertical lift system provides an ergonomic system for raising and lowering a lift carriage which contains non-slidable and/or slidable shelves. By having interchangeable modular raceways providing electrical, liquid, vacuum, gas and/or data delivery systems, equipment and appliances can be easily connected to these delivery systems without interfering with the up/down movement of the vertical lift carriage. The vertical lift system also includes a height adjustable work surface which can be raised/lowered based on an individual's personal preference. Some of the shelves can be manually extended or electronically controlled. The vertical lift system also allows the monitoring, processing and collecting of data from multiple pieces of equipment. The vertical lift system can connect to local and global networks and systems, such as the Internet or other communication systems or networks, other shared equipment, and can monitor alarm and environment data. | 05-21-2015 |
Robert Curran, Harrisville, RI US
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20120046916 | Method of designing an RPG shield - A method of designing an RPG. A computerized model is created of a shield mesh opening with lines of a net intersecting at nodes and with hard points positioned at least at select nodes. The effectiveness of the mesh opening at a plurality of obliquity angles is determined. In the model, a change is made to the size of the mesh opening and the effectiveness is determined again at a plurality of different obliquity angles. Iterations of this process allow an optimal mesh opening size to be determined for a threat such as an RPG. | 02-23-2012 |
20120180640 | Vehicle and structure shield with improved hard points - A protection system includes a net made of flexible, low breaking strength intersecting lines connected at nodes. A frame supports the net and spaces the net from a vehicle and/or structure. Hard points are disposed at least at select net nodes and feature a multi-sided body with a cavity therein behind a front face thereof. The body includes a lip extending into the cavity. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front face. A tapered plug is received in the cavity and includes a ledge engaged by the lip locking the plug and a net node in the cavity and securing the hard point to the net node in a pivotable fashion. | 07-19-2012 |
20120247316 | Load sharing hard point net - A shield system for an ordnance includes a frame and a flexible net subsystem supported by the frame. Diagonal lines of net material intersect at nodes forming diamond shaped mesh openings and a hard point is attached to at least select nodes. | 10-04-2012 |
Robert J. Curran, Gurnee, IL US
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20130047488 | Fish Traps and Methods of Using the Same - Fish traps and methods of using the same are disclosed. A disclosed example fish trap includes a holding chamber having an opening through which a fish may pass, and a bait chamber abutting the holding chamber and separated from the holding chamber by a water permeable barrier. | 02-28-2013 |
20130219769 | Winter Fish Traps and Methods of Using the Same - Winter fish traps and methods of using the same are disclosed. A method of trapping fish is provided that includes locating a substantially immobile group of fish in a body of water, providing a semi-rigid water-permeable trap having a bottom opening, lowering the trap opening over the group of fish onto a bottom surface of the body of water to trap the group of fish, remotely operating a semi-rigid door to cover the trap opening while the fish trap is resting on the bottom surface, and retrieving the fish trap from the body of water. | 08-29-2013 |
Rucio Curran, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20110226635 | Beverage Server Tray - A beverage serving tray for holding, supporting, carrying and serving beverages including a receptacle plate for holding beverage containers and a bottom plate for supporting the bottom of the beverage containers, a plurality of removable vertical supports located along a perimeter for rigidly supporting and connecting the receptacle plate and the bottom plate at a distance and a cylindrical handle projecting from a side of the bottom plate for carrying the beverage tray. | 09-22-2011 |
Seamus Curran, Pearland, TX US
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20090295644 | ANTENNAS BASED ON A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present disclosure describes antennas based on a conductive polymer composite as replacements for metallic antennas. The antennas include a non-conductive support structure and a conductive composite layer deposited on the non-conductive support structure. The conductive composite includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a polymer. Each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is in contact with at least one other of the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The conductive composite layer is operable to receive at least one electromagnetic signal. Other various embodiments of the antennas include a hybrid antenna structure wherein a metallic antenna underbody replaces the non-conductive support structure. In the hybrid antennas, the conductive composite layer acts as an amplifier for the metallic antenna underbody. Methods for producing the antennas and hybrid antennas are also disclosed. Radios, cellular telephones and wireless network cards including the antennas and hybrid antennas are also described. | 12-03-2009 |
20100018579 | FIBER PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - In various embodiments, fiber photovoltaic devices are described in the present disclosure. The fiber photovoltaic devices include an optical filament, a first electrode coating the optical filament, a continuous semiconductive layer deposited above the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer deposited above the continuous semiconductive layer. The first electrode layer is at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation. The continuous semiconductive layer is in electrical contact with the first electrode layer. The continuous semiconductive layer absorbs electromagnetic radiation and turns the electromagnetic radiation into an electrical signal. The continuous semiconductive layer includes at least two semiconductive materials that are substantially unmixed and are located in separate regions along the longitudinal axis of the fiber photovoltaic device. The second electrode layer is in electrical contact with the continuous semiconductive layer. In various embodiments, photovoltaic collectors including a plurality of the fiber photovoltaic devices are described. In various embodiments, methods for production of fiber photovoltaic devices by a dip coating technique are described. | 01-28-2010 |
20100160521 | COMPOSITES COMPRISING BIOLOGICALLY-SYNTHESIZED NANOMATERIALS - The present disclosure describes composite materials containing a polymer material and a nanoscale material dispersed in the polymer material. The nanoscale materials may be biologically synthesized, such as tellurium nanorods synthesized by | 06-24-2010 |
20100258189 | WRAPPED SOLAR CEL - A photovoltaic device comprising a photovoltaic cell and at least one layer, the photovoltaic ceil and at least one layer wrapped from the inside out to form the photovoltaic device having a vertical geometry is provided. The photovoltaic device can be a variety of shapes. These shapes include a cylinder, square, oval, rope, ribbon, oblong and rectangular. Generally, the photovoltaic cell has at least on semiconductor, a hirfi work-function electrode and a low work-function electrode. | 10-14-2010 |
20100313944 | WRAPPED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - In various embodiments, optoelectronic devices are described herein. The optoelectronic device may include an optoelectronic cell arranged so as to wrap around a central axis wherein the cell includes a first conductive layer, a semi-conductive layer disposed over and in electrical communication with the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer disposed over and in electrical communication with the semi-conductive layer. In various embodiments, methods for making optoelectronic devices are described herein. The methods may include forming an optoelectronic cell while flat and wrapping the optoelectronic cell around a central axis. The optoelectronic devices may be photovoltaic devices. Alternatively, the optoelectronic devices may be organic light emitting diodes. | 12-16-2010 |
20130337226 | SELF-CLEANING COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A method of forming a self-cleaning coating on a substrate comprises the step of selecting a substrate, cleaning the substrate, and/or roughening the substrate using an abrasive. In an embodiment, roughening of the substrate create microscopic tortuous grooves. Another embodiment of the method comprises coating the roughened surface with at least one hydrophobic chemical agent. In an exemplary embodiment, the hydrophobic chemical agent covalently binds with the substrate creating nanoscopic grooves. Another embodiment of the present disclosure pertains to an apparatus for depositing a self-cleaning coating on a flat substrate. A further embodiment of the present disclosure pertains to a self-cleaning coating on a substrate comprising a hydrophobic chemical agent covalently bonded to at least one roughened surface of the substrate. | 12-19-2013 |
20140342098 | Waterproof Coating with Nanoscopic/Microscopic Features and Methods of Making Same - A process of fabricating the waterproof coating may include selecting a substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating self-cleaning and waterproof coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate, or may utilize a controlled environment. | 11-20-2014 |
20150064340 | FIXED AND PORTABLE COATING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A system and method for depositing a coating may comprise a coating chemical reactor, surface activation component, and a deposition component. A target surface may be prepared for deposition with the surface activation component. The coating chemical reactor may comprise a coating chemical dispenser and a coating chemical verifier that prepares the coating chemical for deposition. The coating chemical verifier may utilize an optical excitation source and at least one optical detector, wherein chemical substances are identified by unique signatures composed of binary code. The coating chemical may be received by the deposition component to depositing the coating chemical on the target surface. | 03-05-2015 |
20150325330 | GRAFT POLYMERIZATION INITIATED ON GRAPHITIC NANOMATERIALS AND THEIR NANOCOMPOSITE FORMATION - An improved graft polymerization method from general graphitic structures with organic based monomers through the mechanism of Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization was developed. Organic hybrid nanomaterials comprising graphitic structures are covalently bonded via chemically reactive groups on the outer walls of the structure. Methods for forming the covalently bonded structures to many organic based monomers and/or polymers may occur through RAFT polymerization utilizing dithioester as a chain transfer agent. The method may also comprise nanocomposite formation of such organic hybrid nanomaterials with common plastic(s) to form graphitic nanocomposite reinforced plastic articles. | 11-12-2015 |
20150361230 | GRAPHITIC NANOCOMPOSITES IN SOLID STATE MATRICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A composition and method for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices is presented. The process for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices may include selecting one or a mixture of specific graphitic nanomaterials. The graphitic nanomaterial(s) may be functionalizing with a moiety similar to the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The functionalized graphitic nanomaterials are mixed with the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The mixture may be cured, which causes in situ formation of the sol-gel solid state matrices that entraps and/or covalently links with the graphitic nanomaterials during the network growing process. This process allows the nanomaterials to be introduced into the matrices homogeneously without forming large aggregations. | 12-17-2015 |
Seamus Curran, Houston, TX US
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20110146755 | VERTICALLY STACKED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMAL SOLAR CELL - According to some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel photovoltaic solar cell system from photovoltaic modules that are vertically arrayed in a stack format using thin film semiconductors selected from among organic and inorganic thin film semiconductors. The stack cells may be cells that are produced in a planar manner, then vertically oriented in an angular form, also termed herein tilted, to maximize the light capturing aspects. The use of a stack configuration system as described herein allows for the use of a variety of electrode materials, such as transparent materials or semitransparent metals. Light concentration can be achieved by using fresnel lens, parabolic mirrors or derivatives of such structures. The light capturing can be controlled by being reflected back and forth in the photovoltaic system until significant quantities of the resonant light is absorbed. Light that passes to the very end and can be reflected back through the device by beveling or capping the end of the device with a different refractive index material, or alternatively using a reflective surface. The contacting between stacked cells can be done in series or parallel. According to some embodiments, the present invention uses a concentrator architecture where the light is channeled into the cells that contain thermal fluid channels (using a transparent fluid such as water) to absorb and hence reduce the thermal energy generation. | 06-23-2011 |
20110253614 | VERSATILE UNFOLDING SOLAR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A versatile solar deployment system may provide one or more scalable solar deployment units. A solar deployment unit may include a chassis, a panel support provided by the chassis, and one or more solar panels coupled to the panel support, wherein the solar panels are folded together in an undeployed position, and the solar panels are unfolded in a deployed position. Alternatively, a solar deployment unit may include a rolling mechanism providing a rotating shaft and a flexible panel. One end of the flexible panel is secured to the rotating shaft, the flexible panel is rolled around the rotating shaft to retract the flexible panel into an undeployed position, and the flexible panel is unrolled to deploy the flexible panel into a deployed position. | 10-20-2011 |
20120313569 | PORTABLE, SELF-SUSTAINED SOLAR DEPLOYMENT - A solar panel deployment system includes a main support frame and a solar panel array providing at least one solar panel, wherein the solar panel array is coupled to the main support frame, and each of the solar panels are mounted in a solar panel frame. The system also includes a lift mechanism coupled to the main support frame and solar panel array, and an array extender/retractor coupled to the solar panel array, wherein the array extender/retractor is actuated to deploy the solar panel array or to retract the solar panel array. | 12-13-2012 |
Seamus Curran, Las Cruces, NM US
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20110169704 | EMBEDDED NANOTUBE ARRAY SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING A NANOTUBE POLYMER COMPOSITE - A method of producing polymer/nanotube composites where the density and position of the nanotubes within the composite can be controlled. Carbon nanotubes are grown from organometallic micropatterns. These periodic nanotube arrays are then incorporated into a polymer matrix by depositing a curable polymer film on the as-grown tubes. This controlled method of producing free-standing nanotube/polymer composite films may be used to form nanosensors which provide information regarding a physical condition of a material, such as an airplane chassis or wing, in contact with the nanosensor. | 07-14-2011 |
Seamus A. Curran, Houston, TX US
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20090301565 | Fiber Photovoltaic Devices And Applications Thereof - The present invention relates to organic optoelectronic devices and, in particular, to organic photovoltaic devices having a fiber structure. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device comprises a first electrode comprising an indium tin oxide fiber, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer. | 12-10-2009 |
Sean Curran, Leominster, MA US
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20140332479 | Sink Dish Drainer Set - A sink dish drainer set having a mat and a rack which may be coupled such that the rack sits on the mat in a particular location, the rack including at least one plate support area that sits above channels within at least one raised rib on the mat. | 11-13-2014 |
Simon Curran, Dayton, OH US
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20140078773 | ILLUMINATED VEST - An illuminated vest comprises an enclosure including a light-emitting diode and control electronics that control the light emitting diode. Coupled to the enclosure is a belt made of passive material. A limb loop is created by an optical fiber structure that includes a first end and a second end. The light-emitting diode is optically coupled to the first end of the fiber optic structure. The optical fiber structure is also independent of passive material, such that the optical fiber structure forms a structure for the vest. | 03-20-2014 |
Theodore Buxhoeveden Curran, Hollis, NH US
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20150262560 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPLACEMENT OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS - A device for assisting winding a string around a tuning post of a tuning machine of a stringed instrument, is disclosed. An enclosure has an exterior surface, a base, a cap, and a central bore passing through a base aperture. A string ingress aperture passes between the enclosure exterior surface and the central bore. A slot passes through the enclosure exterior surface extending from the ingress aperture to the base, and string egress aperture passes through the enclosure between the enclosure surface and the central bore. The enclosure is configured to substantially enclose the tuning post within the central bore. | 09-17-2015 |
Thomas Curran, Federal Way, WA US
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20150110166 | Mechanics and Processes for Remote Control of Live Video Production - Mechanics and processes for remote control of live video production are disclosed herein. Producing a live, online video currently requires having direct control of the encoding system. The essential practice of the mechanics and processes is the design of a web service allowing encoder functionality to be controlled remotely, via a web interface or mobile device application (a.k.a. app). | 04-23-2015 |
Thomas A. Curran, Wilmington, DE US
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20080295774 | Automated Packaging, Inoculation, and Harvesting of Lepidopterous Larvae for Protein Manufacturing - A method for mass rearing of insects. A web including a plurality of wells is provided. Insect eggs or larvae and growth medium are loaded in the wells. The wells are covered. The web is rolled up. The eggs or larvae are incubated during eggs hatch and larval growth. The web is unrolled and the larvae harvested. | 12-04-2008 |
Timothy Curran, Windham, ME US
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20100251973 | FLUID HEATING SYSTEM - A fluid heat exchange system with a fluid flow circuit having a heat exchange fluid flow loop, a heat absorption component (as in a domestic hot water tank inclusive of small commercial use tanks as in tanks of 20 to 120 gallons), a heat exchanger and preferably also a pump. A controlled and automated fuel supply source based heater (as in a pellet stove) is in heat passage communication with the said heat exchanger. A control unit triggers activation of the pump upon fluid in the heat absorption component reaching or dropping below a preset temperature, and the fluid flow circuit is arranged such that, during times of non-activation of the pump, fluid is free to flow in a unidirectional flow within the fluid circuit based on thermodynamic temperature differentials alone. A retrofitting of a domestic hot water tank is also featured preferably making use of preexisting drain and safety vent porting for in-feed and out-feed porting in the exchange loop side. Also, the flow circuit preferably is free of check valves and steam accommodation equipment. | 10-07-2010 |
Timothy Curran, Ramsey, MN US
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20090076495 | Ablation catheter with sensor array and discrimination circuit to maximize variation in power density - A catheter is designed with a virtual electrode structure for creating a linear lesion. The catheter includes a sensor array that measures temperatures of adjacent tissue along the length of the virtual electrode section. The sensors in the sensor array include a conductive material that is substantially coated with an electrically and thermally insulating material. An aperture is formed in the insulating coating to expose an area of the conductive material. Leads are coupled with each sensor and are connected at their opposite, proximal ends with a discrimination circuit. The circuit processes the signals induced in the sensors to output a single temperature measurement, for example, the highest temperature, the lowest temperature, or the average temperature. The sensors also measure cardiac electrical activity and the leads are further connected to an electrocardiograph monitor to determine the efficacy of treatment. | 03-19-2009 |
Timothy G. Curran, Ramsey, MN US
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20140128722 | Noise tolerant localization systems and methods - A system and method for tracking catheter electrode locations with the body of a patient during an MRI scan sequence includes mitigation logic configured to identify one or more impedance measurements that were taken during potentially noise-inducing conditions (i.e., magnet gradients, RF pulses), and were thus subject to corruption by noise. The mitigation logic is configured to replace the potentially corrupt impedance measurements with previously-obtained impedance measurements taken from an immediately preceding acquisition cycle (e.g., from a previous time-slice). | 05-08-2014 |
20140257071 | System and Method for Detecting Sheathing and Unsheathing of Localization Elements - A method of detecting whether a localization element is within or outside of an introducer sheath generally includes obtaining a localization signal from the localization element and detecting the state of the localization element relative to the sheath based upon the quadrature component of the localization signal. A baseline quadrature component is typically established with the localization element outside of the sheath. When the quadrature component deviates from this baseline value, it is indicative of the localization element being within the sheath. Conversely, when the quadrature component remains relatively close to the baseline value, it is indicative of the localization element being outside of the sheath. In an electrophysiology study, the state information can be used to take corrective action with respect to the data being collected. | 09-11-2014 |
20150305680 | System and method for detecting sheathing and unsheathing of localization elements - A method of detecting whether a localization element is within or outside of an introducer sheath generally includes obtaining a localization signal from the localization element and detecting the state of the localization element relative to the sheath based upon the quadrature component of the localization signal. A baseline quadrature component is typically established with the localization element outside of the sheath. When the quadrature component deviates from this baseline value, it is indicative of the localization element being within the sheath. Conversely, when the quadrature component remains relatively close to the baseline value, it is indicative of the localization element being outside of the sheath. In an electrophysiology study, the state information can be used to take corrective action with respect to the data being collected. | 10-29-2015 |
Timothy Thomas Curran, Milford, MA US
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20140309413 | METHODS OF STEREOSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF SUBSTITUTED NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGS - The present invention relates to the novel diastereoselective syntheses for generating phosphorothioate compounds. Examples include nucleoside phosphorothioate analogs that are useful in treating diseases and/or conditions such as viral infections. | 10-16-2014 |
Walter J. Curran, Atlanta, GA US
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20130109628 | MICRORNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO | 05-02-2013 |
William R. Curran, Reston, VA US
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20100131288 | IDENTIFICATION AND RECONCILIATION OF MISSED OR ERRONEOUS PROVIDER CHARGES - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for using rules to identify missing charges with charge data. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a transaction representing an individual patient visit is identified, and missing charges within the transaction are determined based on application of the rules. For example, a rule can be applied to detect a missing charge when a charge for surgery appears without the appearance of a corresponding charge for anesthesia. | 05-27-2010 |