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Adam Lee May, Huntersville, NC US
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20100125609 | Digital Comic and Sequential Art Multimedia File Format - A multimedia file embedded on a computer readable storage medium has a file format comprising a file header section including metadata describing the multimedia file; and a file body section including a frame information section for each frame in a sequence of frames in the multimedia file. | 05-20-2010 |
Alan D. May, Winchester, KY US
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20090165113 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FIREWALL USE OF CERTIFIED BINARIES - Systems, methods and computer program products for firewall use of certified binaries. Exemplary embodiments include a method including reading a plaintext component from a digital signature, searching the plaintext component for an identifier, reading in a TotalTCPIPPorts field for a total number of sockets to be opened for an application, reading in ports and descriptions for each of the ports, displaying information from the plaintext component up to a block including the identifier, the port being opened and the port description, prompting an instruction, displaying on the screen information from the plaintext component up to a block including the identifier, displaying a warning that the application is opening additional ports beyond the default number specified displaying a warning that opening the additional ports should be avoided and prompting the instruction. | 06-25-2009 |
Andrew May, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100242936 | Controlling Exhaust Gas Recirculation - In controlling an engine, an amount of an intake charge provided, during operation of the engine, to a combustion chamber of the engine is determined. The intake charge includes an air component, a fuel component and a diluent component. An amount of the air component of the intake charge is determined. An amount of the diluent component of the intake charge is determined utilizing the amount of the intake charge, the amount of the air component and, in some instances, the amount of the fuel component. An amount of a diluent supplied to the intake charge is adjusted based at least in part on the determined amount of diluent component of the intake charge. | 09-30-2010 |
Anna Marie May, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110019811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY - A system for and method of providing local number portability is presented. A request may be received to establish a session between an origination user agent and a destination user agent. The request may comprise a destination user agent identifier. It may be determined whether the destination user agent identifier was ported from one service provider to another. If so, routing information may be provided for establishing the session through the second service provider rather than through the first service provider. The session may be established over one or more Internet protocol networks. | 01-27-2011 |
Anthony J. May, Waterford, MI US
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20090127802 | TWO PART GROMMET WITH HARD PLASTIC LOCKING PRONGS - A grommet for sealing a cable to a panel opening includes a hard plastic part formed with curved locking prongs projecting at an angle from the perimeter of a main piece is molded to a soft elastomeric second part having a boot portion to receive the cable and a perimeter flange. The prongs lock to the panel upon being fully inserted into the panel opening. | 05-21-2009 |
Brent May, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100106555 | System and Method for Hierarchical Weighting of Model Parameters - A computer-implemented method estimates model parameters for a product. The method includes storing transaction data from customer sales in a database. The transaction data includes a product and a store. The database includes a hierarchical categorization of the products or the stores. The method includes generating a model for each product at each store in the database. The models include model parameters. The method includes aggregating first and second sets of model parameters from a first set of products occupying a first node of the hierarchical categorization and a second set of products occupying a second node of the hierarchical categorization, weighting the first and second sets of model parameters, and storing the average of the weighted first and second sets of model parameters in the database as the model parameters for a model of a product. | 04-29-2010 |
20110004506 | System and Method of Using Demand Model to Generate Forecast and Confidence Interval for Control of Commerce System - A method for transforming transactional data into a forecast and confidence interval for controlling a commerce system involves moving goods between members of a commerce system, and recording transaction data related to movement of goods between the members of the commerce system. The transaction data includes price, product, time, and promotion. The model parameters are estimated based on the transactional data using a demand model to generate a forecast of demand for the goods based on a proposed price or promotion. A confidence interval of the certainty associated with the forecast of demand for the goods is determined based on the proposed price or promotion. The forecast of demand for the goods and confidence interval is provided to the commerce system to control the movement of goods based on the forecast of demand for the goods and confidence interval. The forecast and confidence interval can be graphically displayed. | 01-06-2011 |
Brett Kelly May, Lake Bay, WA US
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20100050825 | Hand tool embodying extensible handle - This invention involves a hand tool having an internal cylinder or cavity into which a handle with a boss at one end is inserted, then which is sealed with a retainer, where said retainer may additionally be a hand tool or mount for a hand tool, and such that the handle is extensible yet will not slide out of the hand tool. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian A. May, Greenwood, MO US
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20090020360 | LANDING LADDER - The present invention involves a selectively collapsible ladder which permits for adjusting the pitch of the steps between at least two pitches, one pitch being where the ladder collapsed for storage and another pitch whereby the steps are positioned for use by a user. The ladder includes a support structure comprising one or more support rails for extending between the ground and a loading or work surface or storage compartment. The steps are connected together by one or more links for effecting simultaneous movement of the steps. A stop mechanism is provided to releasably fix the step pitch relative to a support rail. The stop mechanism may include a ratchet mechanism that permits setting the pitch of the steps at one of several available pitch settings. | 01-22-2009 |
Brian W. May, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20100156259 | VENTED DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly. | 06-24-2010 |
Cameron R. May, Newark, DE US
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20110097501 | Methods for extracting titanium metal and useful alloys from titanium oxides - Titanium-containing metal is extracted from its oxide(s) by way of a redox chemical reaction with a reducing metal. Specifically, an intimate mixture of the reducing metal and the titanium-containing oxide(s) is produced, in a preferred embodiment, by forming a metal-ceramic composite material featuring these two constituents. In a preferred embodiment, the composite body is made by infiltrating the reduced metal in molten form, into a permeable mass containing the titanium-bearing oxide(s). Concurrently or subsequent to infiltration, the redox reaction is carried out to transform the composite material, thereby forming a complex intimate mixture containing one or more oxides of the reducing metal, a titanium-containing metal, which could include an alloy of titanium with the reducing metal and/or one or more intermetallic compounds of titanium and the reducing metal, and possibly also some residual reducing metal, which itself possibly contains some titanium metal. One technique for removing the titanium-containing metal is to then comminute the transformed composite material while the metal constituent is still molten, such as by high speed shearing. The dispersed ceramic constituents can then be permitted to separate, and the metal component containing the titanium can simply be decanted. | 04-28-2011 |
Charles Elijah May, Lexington, KY US
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20100126568 | Nanowires, Nanowire Junctions, and Methods of Making the Same - Disclosed is a nanostructure including a first set of nanowires formed from filling a plurality of voids of a template. The nanostructure also includes a second set of nanowires formed from filling a plurality of spaces created when the template is removed, such that the second set of nanowires encases the first set of nanowires. Several methods are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a nanostructure including nanowires is disclosed. The method may include forming a first set of nanowires in a template, removing a first portion of the template, thereby creating spaces between the first set of nanowires, forming a second set of nanowires in the spaces between the first set of nanowires, and removing a second portion of the template. | 05-27-2010 |
Clifford B. May, Clarksville, AR US
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20090204034 | Apparatus and Method for Administering Pain Relief - An apparatus for administering pain relief has at least one quartz crystal disposed proximate an energizable vibratory element in a support structure for positioning the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination proximate the head region of an individual. A pair of support structures each having a quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination is mounted upon a shoulder harness in spaced-apart relationship with respect to one another. An energizable lighting structure having a substantially linear series of illuminating elements is disposed in an arced relationship with respect to the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination. In a method of administering pain relief the apparatus is positioned proximate the head region of an individual, and the vibratory element and the lighting structure are both energized. | 08-13-2009 |
Cynthia May, Sayreville, NJ US
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20080217858 | Card game and method with available multi-wagering - Card game and method using a standard deck, and is played by a dealer and at least one player. Each hand includes dealing face-down three cards to the dealer, dealing face-down two cards to each player, permitting each player to view only a first dealt card, and requiring each player to make a decision about selection of a playing card after viewing the first dealt card which could be to stay with the first card which would thus constitute the player's playing card or to pass the first card and view the second card which would then constitute the player's playing card. Thereafter, all of the dealer's cards are uncovered and one of the dealer's cards is selected as the dealer's playing card, the assigned card being the one having the best value to achieve an objective of the game and method. Each player's playing card is revealed and compared to the dealer's playing card. A winner of the hand is determined based on the comparison. | 09-11-2008 |
Daniel C. May, Tucson, AZ US
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20110104650 | Heart Compression Simulation Device - A heart compression simulation device featuring a base with a compression spring; an actuator atop the compression spring that can move between an extended and fully compressed position; two pedestals atop the base opposite each other; actuator prongs on the actuator facing each pedestal; a hub attached to each pedestal that can pivot between a disengaged position and engaged position; leaf springs disposed on each hub adapted to engage the actuator prongs when the hubs are in the disengaged position and the actuator is moved to the fully compressed position, which causes a cracking sound to be produced; and a lock-out mechanism for securing the hubs in the engaged position keeping the leaf springs out of range of the actuator prongs, the lock-out mechanism is activated when the actuator is moved to the fully compressed position. | 05-05-2011 |
20110165546 | Heart Compression Simulation Device - A heart compression simulation device featuring a base; a resistance means disposed on the base; and an actuator operatively connected to the resistance means. The actuator can move between at least a starting position wherein the actuator is positioned at a starting position above the base and an end position wherein the actuator is pushed down near or contacting the base. The actuator is biased in the starting position caused by the resistance means. A tear effect providing mechanism provides resistance when moving the actuator from the starting position to the end position a first time. A lock-out mechanism is adapted to disengage the tear effect providing mechanism after the actuator has been moved from the starting position to the end position such that subsequent movements of the actuator between the starting position and the end position are not hindered by the tear effect providing mechanism. | 07-07-2011 |
David May, Cary, IL US
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20100264221 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING USER-ACCESSIBLE CARD SLOT - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with providing a user-accessible card slot are provided. A removable card carrier a configured to mechanically interface an information handling system may include a body and a cover. The body may be adapted to hold a card. The cover may be movably coupled to the body such that exterior surfaces of the cover and the information handling system are substantially flush with each other when card carrier is disposed in the information handling system. | 10-21-2010 |
20100283270 | Magnetic Latch and Method for Manufacture Thereof - A magnetic latch may include a first magnet assembly and a second magnet assembly. The first magnet assembly may have a plurality of first magnets, the first magnet assembly movable about a substantially linear axis between a first position and a second position. The second magnet assembly may have a plurality of second magnets. In the first position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically attracted to the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly. In the second position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically repelled from the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly. | 11-11-2010 |
David A. May, Dearborn, MI US
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20110132337 | EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Systems and methods are provided for operating an engine exhaust system. In one example, a system comprises a first valve, and a second valve coupled to the first valve via a shaft. A first position of the shaft situates the first valve closed and the second valve open, a second position situates the second valve closed and the first valve open by a first amount, and a third position situates the second valve closed and the first valve open by a second, larger amount. | 06-09-2011 |
20110252794 | EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Systems and methods are provided for operating an engine exhaust system. In one example, a system comprises a first valve, and a second valve coupled to the first valve via a shaft. A first position of the shaft situates the first valve closed and the second valve open, a second position situates the second valve closed and the first valve open by a first amount, and a third position situates the second valve closed and the first valve open by a second, larger amount. | 10-20-2011 |
20120138033 | GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions. | 06-07-2012 |
20130087122 | GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087129 | GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced to reduce tailpipe emissions. | 04-11-2013 |
20130261930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY OF A VEHICLE INCLUDING A SCR CATALYST - Methods and systems for increasing fuel economy of a vehicle including a SCR catalyst are presented. In one example, an amount of EGR provided to an engine is decreased in response to performance of the SCR being within a predetermined range of performance. The methods and systems may increase vehicle fuel economy while vehicle tailpipe emissions are achieved. | 10-03-2013 |
David C. May, Hudson, WI US
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20100299984 | SIGNAGE INCLUDING INTERLOCKING MECHANICAL FASTENERS - The present application relates to a sign including: (1) a sign blank including multiple first interlockable members; and (2) optically active sheeting including multiple second interlockable members; wherein the first and second matable members interlock with one another to hold the sign blank and the sheeting together. | 12-02-2010 |
20140259830 | MULTI-PANEL SIGN SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A multi-panel sign system including first and second panels, and an adhesive-based fastener. The panels include a panel body and complimentary, first and second interlock structures. The panel body defines a front face for maintaining indicia, and first and second sides. The first and second interlock structures are located adjacent the first and second sides, respectively, and project opposite the front face. In an assembled stated, the first interlock structure of the first panel mechanically locks with the second interlock structure of the second panel to establish a interlocked joint, and the adhesive-based fastener is bonded to the first and second panels. The interlocked joint robustly maintains the panels relative to one another, whereas the adhesive-based fastener serves to prevent inadvertent sliding of the panels. Optically active sheeting can be applied to the front face of the panels, and desired indicia applied to the sheeting. | 09-18-2014 |
David F. May, Columbus, IN US
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20110088656 | METHOD OF OPERATING A COMPRESSION IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of operating a combustion ignition engine comprises introducing an amount of a compressibly non-ignitable fuel into the air induction system of a compression ignition engine during the intake stroke of the engine and then injecting an amount of compressibly ignitable fuel (e.g., Diesel fuel) in the cylinder chamber at a crank angle sufficiently advanced during the compression stroke of the compression ignition engine such that the compressibly ignitable fuel and incompressible non-ignitable fuel ignite and combust such that substantially all of the fuel in the cylinder is combusted, where the amount of compressibly non-ignitable fuel introduced into the cylinder has an energy content that is at least about 50% to at most about 99% of the total energy content of the total amount of fuel introduced. | 04-21-2011 |
20110209683 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SPARK IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of operating a spark ignition engine comprises introducing a fuel comprised of a water soluble organic compound and at least 30% by volume water mixed in a homogeneous charge air-fuel mixture. The air-fuel mixture is compressed in an engine having a compression ratio of at least about 16, with such compression ratios including the effective compression ratios arising from precompressing the intake air (e.g., turbocharging). The compressed air fuel mixture is then ignited by a spark or like controllable ignition source. | 09-01-2011 |
Edmund Kenneth May, Lakewood, CO US
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20100252030 | TORQUE TRANSFER BETWEEN TROUGH COLLECTOR MODULES - A system for transferring torque between modules in a concentrating solar collector array. A trough collector system includes at least two modules, each module including a reflector having a reflective surface shaped to concentrate incoming radiation onto a linear tube, and a structural lattice attached to the reflector. The modules are constrained to rotate about a common axis. A torque transfer connection directly connects the three-dimensional structural lattices of the two modules at a location removed from the axis of rotation. Torque is thus transmitted between the modules by a force couple acting on the module. Also described are a method of transferring torque between adjacent trough collector modules, and a three-dimensional structural lattice configured for use in the system and method. Mechanisms for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the array are described. A drive system is described that imparts torque to a module near an edge of the module. | 10-07-2010 |
20120217209 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 08-30-2012 |
20130074831 | TORQUE TRANSFER BETWEEN TROUGH COLLECTOR MODULES - A system for transferring torque between modules in a concentrating solar collector array. A trough collector system includes at least two modules, each module including a reflector having a reflective surface shaped to concentrate incoming radiation onto a linear tube, and a structural lattice attached to the reflector. The modules are constrained to rotate about a common axis. A torque transfer connection directly connects the three-dimensional structural lattices of the two modules at a location removed from the axis of rotation. Torque is thus transmitted between the modules by a force couple acting on the module. Also described are a method of transferring torque between adjacent trough collector modules, and a three-dimensional structural lattice configured for use in the system and method. Mechanisms for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the array are described. A drive system is described that imparts torque to a module near an edge of the module. | 03-28-2013 |
20140034042 | TROUGH SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - A concentrating solar collector module includes improvements in performance and assemblability. In one configuration, the module includes a reflector having a reflective front surface shaped to concentrate incoming solar radiation onto a focal line, first and second rails, one rail attached to each edge of the reflector, and a set of truss connectors attached to the rails. The truss connectors and rails may form ways that enable constrained sliding engagement of the truss connectors along the rails before attachment of the truss connectors to the rails. The module may also include a plurality of framing members connected to the truss connectors and forming a structural lattice that cooperates with the reflector to lend rigidity to the solar collector module. At least some of the framing members may be disposed in front of the front reflective surface. | 02-06-2014 |
20140182580 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 07-03-2014 |
Elizabeth M. May, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20100329403 | DYNAMIC QUADRATURE CLOCK CORRECTION FOR A PHASE ROTATOR SYSTEM - A system and method for closed loop clock correction includes adjusting two or more input signals comprising at least one in-phase clock and one quadrature clock, and applying adjusted quadrature clock signals to a device capable of generating a 4-quadrant interpolated output clock phase. An interpolated output clock phase is delayed to form a clock for a measurement device. Two or more adjusted input signals are measured on a measurement device over a range of interpolated output clock phases. Errors are determined on the in-phase clock and the quadrature clock using sampled information from the measurement device. The in-phase clock and the quadrature clock are adapted using determined error information. | 12-30-2010 |
Ellen May, Tulsa, OK US
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20100119686 | FOOD CONDIMENT - One embodiment of a food condiment may include yellow mustard, a salad dressing, sour cream, clover honey, dark amber maple syrup, light brown sugar and spiced rum. The yellow mustard, the salad dressing and the sour cream may be mixed to form a first interim mixture. Further, the clover honey, the dark amber maple syrup, and the light brown sugar may be added to and mixed with the first interim mixture, to form a second interim mixture. The spiced rum may also be added to and mixed with the second interim mixture to form the food condiment. Further, disclosed is a method for preparing the food condiment. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric May, Boulder, CO US
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20100057816 | Organizing Internet/Intranet research with interactive Dynamic Research Diagrams and Lists - This is a method of visually organizing research including: progress, history, decisions, notes and results. This method automatically records the details of a research project as it is happening and intuitively allows the user and/or users to add their own information in the process. Organization may be both automatically and manually conducted. The user's research may be displayed in multiple visual layouts allowing for quick review, organization and accessibility to other users. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058159 | Inline history tracking and contextual display of project specific search histories on the Internet, Intranet or Program - This is a method of automatically tracking and displaying “Search Histories” inline within the context of an Internet research project. Links to context specific history listings can be displayed contextually within a block diagram and/or within a list. This contextual view of histories facilitates finding and quickly returning to a previously visited web pages. The detailed information about these pages contained in the history pages further facilitates finding the web page of interest. These tools are particularly helpful in the context of an Internet research project. | 03-04-2010 |
Frederick Robert May, Vail, CO US
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20090307931 | Slip resistant ski boot protection apparatus - A flexible, rollable sole having a thin elastic or rubber cord attached thereto in parallel to and at a distance from the sole edge, the elastic cord fits around the ski boot at the junction of the sole and upper, the elastic cord extends around the boot at the level of the sole. The attachment may comprise a plurality of extensions of the plastic or rubber cord. In embodiments pair of soles sufficient to completely cover the toe and heel of the boot have a short gap therebetween. In embodiments a thin elastic hand holds a fabric upper body in place. Large loops allow a user to easily manipulated the device wearing ski gloves, a band, fastener or hook may be used to hold the device to its companion device or in the rolled up position or around the boot shaft while the user is skiing. | 12-17-2009 |
20120266491 | SLIP RESISTANT SKI BOOT PROTECTION APPARATUS - A flexible, rollable sole having a thin elastic or rubber cord attached thereto in parallel to and at a distance from the sole edge, the elastic cord fits around the ski boot at the junction of the sole and upper, the elastic cord extends around the boot at the level of the sole. The attachment may comprise a plurality of extensions of the plastic or rubber cord. In embodiments pair of soles sufficient to completely cover the toe and heel of the boot have a short gap therebetween. In embodiments a thin elastic hand holds a fabric upper body in place. Large loops or tabs allow a user to easily manipulated the device wearing ski gloves, a band, fastener or hook may be used to hold the device to its companion device or in the rolled up position or around the boot shaft while the user is skiing. | 10-25-2012 |
George May, New Bern, NC US
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20100000514 | RETRACTABLE OVEN RACK ASSEMBLY - A retractable oven rack includes a slidable wire base with four wire sections extending generally horizontally around a periphery. Two of the wire sections extend parallel to each other along the width of the wire base and the other two extend parallel along the length. The four wires sections are connected to each other at their ends. A pair of support rods extend from and respectively parallel two of the wire sections along the length of the slidable wire base. The oven rack also includes a grid shelf having a pair of raised wire sections extending the length of the grid shelf that are slidably supported on the pair of support rods for allowing the grid shelf to be supported and slide on the pair of support rods. | 01-07-2010 |
20110017883 | APPARATUS FOR SETTING THE SPACING OF A FREE STANDING RANGE FROM A FLOOR - An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement. | 01-27-2011 |
20130025579 | MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC KITCHEN APPLIANCE - A manifold assembly having a plurality of controls for a domestic kitchen appliance is provided. The assembly includes a structural frame; an esthetic skin fixed to the structural frame; at least one clamp; and a control panel including the plurality of controls, the control panel being replacably removably clamped to the structural frame by the at least one clamp. The structural frame provides structural support for the skin and the control panel, and the structural frame includes control panel locating features that locate the control panel relative to the skin. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025580 | BROILER SHIELD FOR A RESIDENTIAL OVEN AND RESIDENTIAL OVEN INCORPORATING SAME - A broiler reflector is provided between an upper wall of a cooking cavity of a residential oven and a broiler heating element. The broiler reflector helps to direct radiant heat energy emitted upward from the broiler heating element downward towards food items located beneath the broiler heating element. The shape of the broiler reflector helps to ensure that a sufficient amount of the radiant energy is directed to the front and rear portions of an underlying rack to ensure even cooking and even browning. The broiler reflector can include a front reflecting portion and a rear reflecting portion, each of which include first and second reflectors. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026891 | FULL DEPTH MANIFOLD SKIN WITH INTEGRATED SIDE TRIM FOR DOMESTIC KITCHEN APPLIANCE - A manifold skin/side trim combination for a domestic kitchen appliance built into a cabinet is provided. The combination includes a manifold skin having a main skin body having a first surface and a second surface, and an opening in the first surface; and a side trim of the domestic kitchen appliance configured to be positioned adjacent to a front face of the cabinet, the side trim having a main section, an insertion extension that extends into the opening, and a transition section that connects the insertion extension to the main section such that the insertion section extends at an extension angle greater than zero degrees relative to the main section. An outside surface of the main section of the side trim is in the same plane as the second surface of the main skin body, and the second surface is adjacent to the first surface. | 01-31-2013 |
20130300273 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCE INCLUDING SPRING HAVING LOW-FRICTION COATING - A hinge assembly for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance is provided. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body configured to attach to the door; a damper cylinder attached to the hinge body and having an inside surface; a rod partially located inside the cylinder and partially located outside the cylinder, the rod having being slidable relative to the cylinder in a reciprocating motion between a fully contracted position and a fully extended position; and a coil spring having an inner core and an outer coating, and positioned inside the cylinder and around the rod such that the rod extends through a center of a coil of the coil spring. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300274 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a damper cylinder; a rod partially located inside the cylinder and partially located outside the cylinder, the rod having an outer surface and being slidable relative to the cylinder in a reciprocating motion between a fully contracted position and a fully extended position; and a coil spring positioned inside the cylinder and around the rod such that the rod extends through a center of the coil spring, the coil spring having an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface of the rod contacts the inner surface of the coil spring to prevent the outer surface of the coil spring from contacting the inside surface of the cylinder. | 11-14-2013 |
20130307392 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH HINGE KEEPER - A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly has a hinge body that attaches to the door; a damper including a damper cylinder attached to the hinge body; a foot attached to the hinge body and the cylinder and engaging a foot receiving portion of the domestic appliance; and a hinge keeper fixedly attached to the appliance body of the domestic appliance. The hinge keeper has a retaining portion that contacts the foot, the retaining portion having an edge that contacts the foot from above such that the foot is prevented from moving vertically upward relative to the appliance body of the domestic appliance, and a fixing portion fixed to the appliance body of the domestic appliance and preventing the retaining portion from moving vertically upward relative to the appliance body of the domestic appliance. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312222 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL HINGE BODY DESIGN - A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two mounting areas; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; and a first mounting spacer attached to the hinge body at a first one of the mounting areas, the first mounting spacer being configured to attach to the door such that the hinge body is fixed relative to the door. Each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a first fastener to attach the first mounting spacer to the hinge body, and each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a second fastener to attach the door to the hinge body. | 11-28-2013 |
20150075512 | HOME COOKING APPLIANCE WITH A SIDE SWING OVEN DOOR HAVING A FRICTION HINGE - A home cooking appliance with a side swing door is provided. The home cooking appliance includes a housing having a cooking cavity, and a side swing door movable about at least one hinge between a closed position and an open position to provide access to the cooking cavity. The at least one hinge includes a friction hinge configured to impede rotational motion of the side swing door. | 03-19-2015 |
George A. May, Slidell, LA US
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20090297399 | Photocatalytic Fog Disseminating System for Purifying Air and Surfaces - A photocatalytic fog disseminating system is used to disperse and activate photocatalytic particles. The photocatalytic particles preferably are nanoscale particles of titanium oxide. An aqueous suspension of the photocatalytic particles is dispersed by the system as an aerosol, and a photon source is used to excite the dispersed particles in order to initiate photocatalytic redox reactions that degrade airborne or sedentary organic impurities that come into contact with the aerosol. | 12-03-2009 |
20100042234 | Expert System for Controlling Plant Growth in a Contained Environment - In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development. A user can access the “expert system” remotely, to assess activity within the growth chamber, and can override the “expert system”. | 02-18-2010 |
Gregory J. May, Corvallis, OR US
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20080296391 | MODULAR MARKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Various embodiments relating to a modular marking apparatus and method are disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
20080316145 | Virtual shadow for physical object placed on surface - The placement of a physical object at a location on a surface is detected. A virtual shadow for the physical object is displayed at the location on the surface. | 12-25-2008 |
20090033950 | PRINTHEAD PRECONDITIONING TRIGGER - Various embodiments relating to initiating preconditioning of a printhead with a trigger prior to receipt of a print command are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090090782 | ALIGNMENT AND NON-ALIGNMENT ASSIST IMAGES - Various apparatus and methods relating to the use of alignment assist images and non-alignment assist images for capturing images of one or more targets are disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
20090122399 | OPTICAL DEVICE - Embodiments of an optical device including at least two transparent layers are disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
Harold D. May, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20090017512 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL, HYDROGEN AND ELECTRICITY - The compositions, methods and apparatus of the present invention allow the production of electricity, ethanol and hydrogen, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the invention provides a process for generating electricity or hydrogen comprising supplying a microbial catalyst and a fuel source to a microbial fuel cell or a bio-electrochemically assisted microbial reactor (BEAMR), respectively, under thermophilic conditions. In other embodiments, the invention provides a process of generating ethanol and electricity or ethanol and hydrogen comprising supplying a microbial catalyst and a fuel source to a fermentation vessel in operable relation with a microbial fuel cell or a BEAMR system, respectively, wherein the microbial catalyst has a cellulolytic activity, an ethanologenic activity, and an electricigenic activity. Other embodiments include compositions and apparati for practicing the invention. | 01-15-2009 |
Irving S. May, Tempe, AZ US
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20090104966 | SLOT MACHINE TYPE DEVICE AND METHOD OF PLAYING THEREFOR - A method of playing an entertainment slot machine comprising: loading the machine with a predetermined number of credits; activating a plurality of reels on the machine to begin to rotate, wherein each wheel will have a plurality of indicia located thereon, activating the plurality of reels reduces the number of credits; individually stopping each reel by a player, wherein each reel will have an associated stop button, each reel will only stop upon pressing of the associated stop button, the player stopping each reel to try and form winning combinations of indicia on the reels to score points associated with each winning combination; continuing to activate and stop the reels until the total number of credits have been played, wherein a total number of points scored is updated after each winning combination; and comparing the total number of points scored to determined if the player won a prize. | 04-23-2009 |
20090309305 | MODIFIED GAME OF TWENTY-ONE HAVING MODIFIED LIMITS AND PAYOUTS AND METHOD OF PLAYING - A method of playing a playing card wagering game comprises: placing a first minimum wager within a table limit, the first minimum wager establishing a minimum wager and a maximum wager the player may bet until all of the playing cards have been played and the playing cards are reshuffled and the minimum first wager for the next round is to be placed; dealing a first player card face-up to all players; dealing a first dealer card face-up to a dealer; dealing a second player card face-up to all players; performing one of the following steps by each player: take another playing card which is dealt face-up, holding and taking no more playing cards, increase the first minimum wager to double the first minimum wager and taking only one more playing card which is dealt face-up, and splitting the first and second player card to form two separate playing hands and increasing the first minimum wager to double the first minimum wager; dealing a second dealer card; and determining a winning hand. | 12-17-2009 |
James C. May, Carbondale, IL US
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20090217582 | Processes for Making Adsorbents and Processes for Removing Contaminants from Fluids Using Them - The present invention provides carbon-containing adsorbent materials as well as processes for making them and processes for using them to remove contaminants from fluids. One embodiment of the invention is a process for removing a contaminant from a fluid, the process comprising: (a) providing an activated carbon material made using a process comprising (1) providing a particulate petroleum coke feedstock; (2) reacting the petroleum coke feedstock in a gasifying reactor in the presence of steam and an alkali metal gasification catalyst under suitable temperature and pressure to form a plurality of gaseous products comprising methane and at least one or more of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and other higher hydrocarbons, and a petroleum coke char residue comprising an alkali metal gasification catalyst residue; and (3) substantially extracting the alkali metal gasification catalyst residue from the petroleum coke char residue to form the carbon-containing adsorbent material; and (b) contacting the fluid with the carbon-containing adsorbent material to form a contaminated carbon-containing adsorbent material and a purified fluid. | 09-03-2009 |
James C. May, Rickreall, OR US
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20090258566 | Game call - An improved game call for attracting waterfowl, other birds and animals, the preferred embodiment particularly adapted for use in calling ducks. In the preferred embodiment, a mouthpiece is provided with a sounding insert and a receiving collar. By providing a separate sounding insert and receiving collar, materials of varying compositions and densities may be used to construct the game call. Varying materials permit a wider range of tonal qualities and aesthetics. A separate sounding insert similarly permits the mouthpiece to be constructed of materials which may not provide optimal sounding qualities. The game call permits a wide variety of materials, including metal and ornamental woods to be combined for optimal tonal and aesthetic qualities. | 10-15-2009 |
Jeffery Carter May, Melbourne, FL US
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20110148687 | ADJUSTABLE ANTENNA - A device includes a compressible conductive element including a first end and a second end, and an adjustment element coupled to the compressible conductive element, the adjustment element configured to adjust the compressible conductive element to a state of compression between an uncompressed mode and a compressed mode. The compressible conductive element is configured to couple to a source of electrical current at the first end and to radiate electromagnetic energy from the second end. | 06-23-2011 |
John May, Ijamsville, MD US
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20080276282 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EFFICIENT STORAGE OF DATA - A method, system and computer program product for efficient storage of data for use by an application, including a set top box. The set top box including a physical memory, a bulk storage device, and a memory management unit (MMU) coupled between the application and the physical memory and the bulk storage device. The physical memory and the bulk storage device are configured to store the data. The MMU is configured to translate a virtual address provided by the application to a physical address used by one of the physical memory and the bulk storage device. | 11-06-2008 |
John May, Roswell, GA US
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20090016501 | OFF-HOOK DETECTION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the invention may include a system, a method and/or a computer program product for enabling detecting the off-hook status of a telephony device, including, e.g., but not limited to, monitoring an earpiece channel of the telephony device to detect an earpiece audio signal associated with a telephone call; initiating a recording of the telephone call upon detecting said earpiece audio signal on the earpiece channel; injecting a signal having a predetermined frequency into a microphone channel of the telephony device; and terminating said recording if the injected signal is not detected in a sidetone on the earpiece channel. | 01-15-2009 |
John D. May, Marana, AZ US
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20100294049 | HERMETIC SAMPLE HOLDER AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING MICROANALYSIS UNDER CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE ENVIRONMENT - A hermetic sample holder for use in performing microanalysis of a sample under a controlled atmosphere environment. The sample holder comprises a sample holder body with a sample cavity to receive the sample and a cover movably mounted to the holder body between an open position to allow access to the cavity and a closed position to seal the cavity. The cover is secured in and released from the closed position at least in part by a pressure differential between the cavity and the ambient atmosphere. The cover may be biased toward the open position. The cover may be pivotally mounted about an axis that is perpendicular to a sealing surface of the cover and/or movable in a direction along the pivot axis. A valve may be provided to allow direct evacuation of the cavity to create a pressure differential. An adjustable clamp may be located in the cavity to secure the sample. | 11-25-2010 |
John F. May, Madison, WI US
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20100056586 | INHIBITORS OF UDP-GALACTOPYRANOSE MUTASE THWART MYCOBACTERIAL GROWTH - Compounds which inhibit microbial growth or attenuate the virulence of pathogen microorganisms. Compounds of the invention inhibit UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM) and have activity as inhibitors of microbial growth of microorganisms which contain this enzyme and particularly those microorganisms in which this enzyme is responsible for the incorporation of galactofuranose residues, particularly for uridine 5′-diphosphate (UDP) galactopyranose mutase. Compounds of the invention inhibit UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM) and have activity to attenuate virulence of pathogenic microorganisms, including mycobacteria. | 03-04-2010 |
20120316208 | INHIBITORS OF UDP-GALACTOPYRANOSE MUTASE THWART MYCOBACTERIAL GROWTH - Compounds which inhibit microbial growth or attenuate the virulence of pathogen microorganisms. Compounds of the invention inhibit UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM) and have activity as inhibitors of microbial growth of microorganisms which contain this enzyme and particularly those microorganisms in which this enzyme is responsible for the incorporation of galactofuranose residues, particularly for uridine 5′-diphosphate (UDP) galactopyranose mutase. Compounds of the invention inhibit UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM) and have activity to attenuate virulence of pathogenic microorganisms, including mycobacteria. | 12-13-2012 |
Justin Ivan May, Morris, IL US
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20100226721 | Module and Assembly for Managing the Flow of Water - Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section. | 09-09-2010 |
20140341653 | Module and Method for Managing Water and Other Fluids - Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341654 | Assembly for the Detention or Retention of Water and Other Fluids - Modules for use in an assembly for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface and assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion and the supports are spaced apart and form channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section. | 11-20-2014 |
Justin J. May, Warsaw, IN US
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20090177202 | ORTHOPAEDIC CUTTING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - An orthopaedic cutting instrument and associated methods are presented. | 07-09-2009 |
Karen May US
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20090093520 | PLASMA CARBOXYPEPTIDASE B INHIBITORS - Compounds of the following formula (I), for example: | 04-09-2009 |
20110319366 | Plasma Carboxypeptidase B Inhibitors - Compounds of the following formula (I), for example: | 12-29-2011 |
Kevin T. May, Kennesaw, GA US
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20090087296 | Carton Feeder Having Friction Reducing Support Shaft - A carton feeder assembly is disclosed for selecting or picking carton blanks from the end of a stack of blanks in a magazine. The assembly includes a magazine and conveyor for moving stacks of carton blanks toward a carton feeder assembly. A support shaft assembly is disposed at the downstream end of the magazine and includes a support shaft against which the forwardmost carton blank in the stack leans and rests to support the stack of carton blanks. The support shaft is eccentrically rotatably mounted and driven by a motor so that the support shaft oscillates rapidly as it is rotated. This motion of the support shaft keeps the forwardmost blank of the stack spaced slightly from and out of contact with the support shaft for a significant majority of the time, thus reducing substantially the average friction between the forwardmost blank and the support shaft. Thus, the forwardmost blank can gripped with suction cups of the feeder assembly, which can then be moved to slide the forwardmost blank from beneath the support shaft and off of the stack of blanks with very little frictional resistance. The suction cups thus stay attached to the blank and do not tend to slide off due to shear forces developed in overcoming frictional resistance. | 04-02-2009 |
20100072267 | Carton with Locking Sections - A carton with locking sections comprises a male panel section and a female panel section. The male panel section has an edge with protruding wings, and edge tabs are formed along the edge portion inboard of the wings. The female section has a pair of females configured to receive and interlock with the males. For locking the sections together, the edge tabs are hooked beneath the edge of the female section and the males extend over the top of the female section and are pressed and locked into the females. With this arrangement, the two sections are securely locked together with the edge tabs preventing the sections from moving toward one another and the males and females preventing them moving away from each other. The sections thus do not tend to disengage during transport or as containers of product within the carton are sequentially removed. | 03-25-2010 |
20110284623 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A carrier that is at least partially holding a plurality of containers. The carrier can include a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel. At least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel. The at least one container-receiving feature can at least partially receive at least one container of the plurality of containers. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the first top panel or the second top panel. The at least one retention flap engages at least a portion of a flange of at least one container. | 11-24-2011 |
20130042580 | Apparatus And Method For Forming A Carton - An apparatus for forming a carton containing a group of articles and a method of forming a carton. The apparatus comprises an article positioning system for positioning articles into a plurality of groups of articles and moving the groups of articles along a processing path, a blank handling apparatus for conveying a plurality of carton blanks towards the plurality of groups of articles, and a folding mechanism that is downstream of the blank handling apparatus for folding a portion of the ends of each respective carton blank downwardly around the respective group of articles. | 02-21-2013 |
20130098977 | Carrier with Retention Features - A carrier for carrying a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carrier. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and at least one bottom panel foldably connected to the first side panel. The carrier further comprises at least one retention flap foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel for engaging at least one article of the plurality of articles in the carrier, the at least one retention flap is configured to prevent removal of the at least one article from the at least one open end. | 04-25-2013 |
20140027319 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A carrier that is at least partially holding a plurality of containers. The carrier can include a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel. At least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel. The at least one container-receiving feature can at least partially receive at least one container of the plurality of containers. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the first top panel or the second top panel. The at least one retention flap engages at least a portion of a flange of at least one container. | 01-30-2014 |
Kimberly M. May, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20100075415 | METHOD FOR REDUCING PROTEASE ACTIVITY IN PLANT HYDROLYSATE - The present invention provides methods for reducing protease activity in plant hydrolysates that are utilized in cell culture media. The method involves a combination of heating and ultrafiltration to remove proteases present in the hydrolysate prior to the addition of the hydrolysate to the cell culture medium. | 03-25-2010 |
Kimberly Margaret Louise May, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20090294288 | High-sensitivity proteolysis assay - The present invention includes a highly sensitive method for detecting the presence of proteases in a sample which are present at very low levels. | 12-03-2009 |
20120103810 | HIGH-SENSITIVITY PROTEOLYSIS ASSAY - The present invention includes a highly sensitive method for detecting the presence of proteases in a sample which are present at very low levels. | 05-03-2012 |
Lauren May, Jacksonville, FL US
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20100300182 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO SIMULATE AN OCULAR ENVIRONMENT - Methods and devices used to simulate the use of an ophthalmic lens contained in an ocular environment are disclosed herein. | 12-02-2010 |
Lindy L. May, Strafford, MO US
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20110091309 | 180 Degree inverting mechanism - A mechanism for inverting containers or other objects. The mechanism inverts the container or object a full 180 degrees while providing motion control without the use of hydraulic actuators; thereby eliminating the costs, maintenance, environmental issues, and contamination concerns associated with hydraulic systems. The primary application for the inverting mechanism is inverting containers for the purpose of emptying the contents. The mechanism may also be employed to rotate a variety of other objects in other applications. | 04-21-2011 |
Melissa R. May, Tucson, AZ US
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20110117553 | Methods for PCR and HLA typing using raw blood - Provided are methods for amplifying a gene or RNA or sets thereof of interest using a tandem PCR process. The primers in the first PCR or set of PCR reactions are locus-specific. The primers in the second PCR or set of PCR reactions are specific for a sub-sequence of the locus-specific primers and completely consumed during the secondary PCR amplification. For RNA amplification, the first PCR is reverse transcription and the resulting cDNA(s) provide a template for cRNA synthesis, endpoint PCR or real time PCR. Also provided is a method of allelotyping a gene or set thereof by amplifying the gene(s) using tandem PCR on DNA or RNA comprising the sample, hybridizing the resulting amplicon or sets thereof to probes with sequences of gene-associated allele variations. A detectable signal indicating hybridization corresponds to an allelotype of the gene or a set of allelotypes for the set of genes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120122719 | Methods for PCR and HLA typing using unpurified samples - Provided are methods for amplifying a gene or RNA or sets thereof of interest using a tandem PCR process. The primers in the first PCR or set of PCR reactions are locus-specific. The primers in the second PCR or set of PCR reactions are specific for a sub-sequence of the locus-specific primers and completely consumed during the second PCR amplification. For RNA amplification, the first PCR is reverse transcription and the resulting cDNA(s) provide a template for cRNA synthesis, endpoint PCR or real time PCR. Also provided is a tandem PCR method which accepts raw, completely unpurified mouthwash, cheek swabs and ORAGENE™-stabilized saliva as the sample input, the resulting amplicons serving as the substrate for complex, microarray-based genetic testing. Also provided is a method of allelotyping a gene or set thereof by amplifying the gene(s) using tandem PCR on DNA or RNA comprising the sample. | 05-17-2012 |
Michael J. May, New Haven, CT US
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20090286736 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 11-19-2009 |
20110160119 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 06-30-2011 |
20120101028 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 04-26-2012 |
20120329720 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 12-27-2012 |
Michael J. May, North Haven, CT US
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20090286748 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 11-19-2009 |
20110071092 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-κB-dependent target gene expression in a cell. | 03-24-2011 |
Michael J. May, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20080223581 | Downhole Barrier Valve - A ball type downhole barrier valve capable of bidirectional sealing features a ball rotating on its axis to open or close with control line pressure to an actuating rod piston assembly. The ball is also shiftable to a locked open position. A cage surrounds the ball and retains opposed seats to it. The cage is made from one piece and tangential holes are drilled and tapped before the piece is longitudinally split with a wire EDM cutting technique. Fasteners to rejoin the cut halves properly space them to the original one piece internal dimension. Auxiliary tools allow determination of spacing of internal components so that a desired spring preload on the seats against the ball can be achieved. Seals on the sleeves that form ball seats help prevent leakage due to ball distortion at high differential pressures when the valve is closed. | 09-18-2008 |
20100126732 | DOWNHOLE DECELERATING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a downhole decelerating device. The device includes, a body movably engagable within a downhole tubular, a mandrel longitudinally movably disposed at the body, and at least one deceleration element disposed at the body in operable communication with the mandrel such that longitudinal movement of the mandrel with respect to the body causes controlled radial movement of the at least one deceleration element to decelerate the decelerating device in relation to the downhole tubular | 05-27-2010 |
20100200220 | Pressure Equalization Device for Downhole Tools - A pressure equalizing tool can be run into a downhole tool on wireline or coiled tubing preferably and temporarily secured before being actuated to separate two components in a downhole tool that are in a sealing relation but are configured to be temporarily movable so as to allow pressure equalization before the downhole component is actuated. Once pressure is equalized the equalizing tool is released, usually with an applied pick up force and the downhole tool being equalized as to differential pressure can be operated with the preexisting actuation parts that are on the downhole tool. In a preferred embodiment the downhole tool is a ball valve and the equalizing tool is temporarily secured to the ball valve housing to temporarily part the ball from the uphole seat to equalize an annular space around the ball with tubing pressure. The ball is allowed to go back to contact with the seat when the equalizing tool is released and removed from the tubing. | 08-12-2010 |
20110037004 | PERMANENT MAGNET LINEAR MOTOR ACTUATED SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD - A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method. | 02-17-2011 |
20120318525 | TUBULAR VALVING SYSTEM, BODY AND METHOD OF OPENING - A valving system includes, a tubular having a seat, and a body with a bore therethrough having a surface sealably engagable with the seat, the body being rotatable relative to the tubular between at least a first position, a second position and a third position, the first position occluding flow between an inside of the tubular and the bore the second position providing fluidic communication between the inside of the tubular and the bore via at least one cavity formed in the surface and a third position providing direct fluidic communication between the inside of the tubular and the bore | 12-20-2012 |
Michael P. May, Wamego, KS US
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20080314607 | Multiple surface moldboard fabricated from a one-piece blank - A one-piece blank for a multiple surface moldboard having a top edge, a bottom edge, an upper portion, and a lower portion is disclosed. The stamped one-piece blank has a central body section, and two opposed outer wing sections disposed at right and left ends of the central body section. First and second notches or cutouts are provided, and define the two opposed outer wing sections. The first and second notches are oriented vertically and are generally inverted v-shaped. A rolling operation forms the lower portion of the moldboard into a uniform curved radius, which occurs simultaneously in one operation. A bending operation creates an approximate 30-degree angle (into the curvature), along the top edge of the moldboard, bringing opposing radial lines together. A second bending operation creates a similar approximate 30-degree angle (into the curvature) along the top edge of the moldboard. The one-piece moldboard is finalized by welding the gaps remaining between the moldboard wings and the center section. | 12-25-2008 |
20120152573 | TRACTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY - A tractor blade assembly is disclosed having a first blade member and one or more replaceable, supplemental blade members. The first blade member has a supplemental blade mounting section extending laterally beyond the side edge of the first blade member and a supplemental blade member that removably attaches to the supplemental blade mounting section such that a side edge of the supplemental blade member abuts the side edge of the first blade member. The tractor blade assembly may include alignment structure to restrict vertical movement of the supplemental blade member relative to the first blade member and align the side edges. | 06-21-2012 |
20130074378 | Scoop and Dozer System with Lift Arms and Linkage Arrangement for Interchangeable Bucket and U-Blade - A scoop and dozer system disclosed for a wheel dozer. The scoop and dozer system includes right and left lift arms that may be coupled together by a distal cross beam. The lift arms include proximal portions and a distal hook-shaped portion that extends forward beyond the distal cross beam. The distal hook-shaped portions pivotally connect to a bucket. The distal cross beam provides a place for the location of a bracket that supports a single dump cylinder that extends upward into a central pocket disposed in the back of the bucket. The dump cylinder is protected from debris due to its raised position and placement inside a centralized pocket. | 03-28-2013 |
20130078069 | Tilt Mechanism for Interchangeable Scoop and Plow Assemblies - A scoop assembly is disclosed for a wheel dozer. The scoop assembly includes a frame that includes right and left lift arms that may be coupled together by a distal cross beam. The lift arms include proximal portions that extend between the two cross beams and a distal hook-shaped portion that extends forward beyond the distal cross beam. The distal hook-shaped portions pivotally connect to the bucket. The distal cross beam provides a place for the location of a bracket that supports a single dump cylinder that extends upward into a central pocket disposed in the back of the bucket. The dump cylinder is protected from debris due to its raised position and placement inside a centralized pocket that does not experiment the flow of debris materials. | 03-28-2013 |
20130078070 | Lift Arms and Linkage Arrangement for Scoop Assembly - A scoop assembly is disclosed for a wheel dozer. The scoop assembly includes a frame that includes right and left lift arms that may be coupled together by a distal cross beam. The lift arms include proximal portions that extend between the two cross beams and a distal hook-shaped portion that extends forward beyond the distal cross beam. The distal hook-shaped portions pivotally connect to the bucket. The distal cross beam provides a place for the location of a bracket that supports a single dump cylinder that extends upward into a central pocket disposed in the back of the bucket. The dump cylinder is protected from debris due to its raised position and placement inside a centralized pocket that does not experiment the flow of debris materials. | 03-28-2013 |
20130160334 | ADJUSTABLE BLADE RAKE - An adjustable blade rake according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting plate configured to mount to a machine. A backup plate is coupled to the mounting plate and includes a plurality of slots. A moldboard is attached to the backup plate. A plurality of tines are slidably located in the plurality of slots adjacent the rear side of the moldboard. A crossbar couples the plurality of tines together and a lifting device is operatively coupled to the plurality of tines and is configured to slide the plurality of tines in the plurality slots. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161035 | ADJUSTABLE BLADE RAKE - An adjustable blade rake according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting plate configured to mount to a machine. A backup plate is coupled to the mounting plate and includes a plurality of slots. A moldboard is attached to the backup plate. A plurality of tines are slidably located in the plurality of slots adjacent the rear side of the moldboard. A crossbar couples the plurality of tines together and a tine locking device is operatively coupled to the plurality of tines and is configured to hold the plurality of tines at a desired height in the plurality slots. | 06-27-2013 |
20130248556 | Blade assembly with liquid reservoir - A blade assembly includes a frame and an integral liquid storage tank supported by the frame. The liquid storage tank can include a fill port and at least one dispensing port. The blade assembly can be mounted to a body of a machine, such as a landfill compactor, for example. Liquid stored in the integral liquid storage tank can be dispensed therefrom while the machine moves over a surface of a worksite. | 09-26-2013 |
20140231110 | SINGLE-PIECE MOLDBOARD HAVING DUALLY-ROTATED WING SECTIONS - A moldboard is disclosed for use with a machine. The moldboard may have a center section that is curved about a center axis, a first wing section joined to a first side of the center section, and a second wing section joined to a second side of the center section. The first wing section may be curved about a first wing axis, and the second wing section may be curved about a second wing axis. The first and second wing axes may be rotated in at least two directions relative to the center axis. | 08-21-2014 |
Norman May, Valrico, FL US
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20110112551 | Device and Method for Through the Scope Endoscopic Hemostatic Clipping - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 05-12-2011 |
20130006273 | Device and Method for Through the Scope Endoscopic Hemostatic Clipping - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 01-03-2013 |
20130231685 | Device and Method for Through the Scope Endoscopic Hemostatic Clipping - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231686 | Device and Method for Through the Scope Endoscopic Hemostatic Clipping - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 09-05-2013 |
20140249551 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THROUGH THE SCOPE ENDOSCOPIC HEMOSTATIC CLIPPING - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257342 | Device and Method for Through the Scope Endoscopic Hemostatic Clipping - Medical device used to cause hemostasis of blood vessels using a clip arrangement delivered to a target region through an endoscope. Method for using the device to cause hemostasis of a blood vessel through an endoscope. Medical device including a reversibly closeable clip, a locking arrangement, a control wire, a sheath, and a handle with an actuating trigger. Through the endoscope, hemostatic clipping device that is fully reversible and lockable. Hemostatic clip that reversibly targets and clips bleeding ulcers. | 09-11-2014 |
Paul May, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090320970 | Salvage process for spring elements - An improved method for salvaging a spring element with a degraded force constant for return to a work environment. The spring element is subjected to a high temperature and extended duration annealing treatment alone or in combination with other treatments. The resultant salvaged spring is characterized by a more durable force constant relative to the original spring when it was new. | 12-31-2009 |
Philip E. May, Palatine, IL US
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20080211666 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY-AWARE DYNAMIC BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION FOR GROUPS OF WIRELESS SENSOR NODES IN A WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK - A method and apparatus that allocates bandwidth among wireless sensor nodes in wireless sensor groups in a wireless sensor network (WSN) is disclosed. The method may include forming a plurality of wireless sensor node groups from a plurality of wireless sensor nodes based on battery levels of the wireless senor nodes, allocating transmission time slots for the wireless sensor nodes in each of the wireless sensor node groups based on at least one channel quality metric, determining average battery levels for each of the wireless sensor node groups and average battery level of all of the wireless sensor nodes, determining differences between the average battery levels of each of the wireless sensor node groups and the average battery level of all of the wireless sensor nodes, wherein if any difference in the average battery levels is above a predetermined threshold, regrouping the plurality of wireless sensor nodes according to the battery levels of the plurality wireless sensor nodes to minimize any variance in average battery level across all of the wireless sensor node groups. | 09-04-2008 |
20140169752 | COMPUTER ASSISTED DISPATCH INCIDENT REPORT VIDEO SEARCH AND TAGGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A video tagging method, a video analytics method, and a Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system use incident reports for video tagging and searching. A CAD system is integrated with field-based video surveillance systems to aid in searching video content and subsequent tagging of the video content. The systems and methods can include extracting keywords from a CAD incident report and creating a small, focused, and incident-specific dictionary on which to perform video searching in real-time. The small, focused, and incident-specific dictionary increases tagging accuracy and reduces tagging processing time in the context of video analytics. Further, a multi-pass approach in real-time continually updates and disseminates to video cameras of interest the small, focused, and incident-specific dictionary as the CAD incident report is updated and as the incident of interest plays out. | 06-19-2014 |
Philip Edward May US
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20110097557 | Alignment layer for planar alignment of a polymerizable liquid crystalline or mesogenic material - The invention relates to an alignment layer for planar alignment of a polymerizable liquid crystalline or mesogenic material, to a method of preparing such an alignment layer, to anisotropic polymer films with improved alignment made on such an alignment layer and to products comprising such an alignment layer, in particular decorative and security products. | 04-28-2011 |
Philip G. May, Bloomington, IN US
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20100288582 | THERMALLY AND ACOUSTICALLY INSULATIVE VEHICLE FLOORING SYSTEM - A vehicle flooring system with improved thermal and acoustic properties is provided that does not unreasonably increase the thickness and weight of the flooring system and does not break down due to repeated exposure to high temperatures and wide ranging temperature fluctuations. Various materials and construction methods are combined to provide a system with optimized thermal conductivity, having varied density ratios of materials to meet particular sound transmission loss profiles. These materials include a wide range of foam and other materials. | 11-18-2010 |
Randal May US
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20090132607 | TECHNIQUES FOR LOG FILE PROCESSING - Techniques for log file processing are provided. Multiple user-defined functions process in parallel on different nodes of a network. Each user-defined function on a particular node creates its own log file. All the log files are represented by the same identifier within their respective node environments. When access to the log files is requested, all the log files are accessed and merged automatically into a single database table for centralized viewing and access. | 05-21-2009 |
Reed May, Seminole, FL US
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20090027522 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING EDGE DETECTION - Systems and methods for performing edge detection on a surface. An example system includes a camera having a line of sight approximately perpendicular to a plane associated with a camera surface, one or more illumination sources having a line of sight that is less than perpendicular to the plane by a predefined threshold amount, and a processor in signal communication with the camera. The processor receives images generated by the camera, compares the received images, and determines an edge located within one or more of the captured images based on the comparison. | 01-29-2009 |
Reed R. May, Seminole, FL US
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20110137560 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LATITUDE ADAPTIVE NAVIGATION QUALITY ESTIMATION - A method and system for navigation quality estimation is provided. The method comprises obtaining an alignment observation, comparing the alignment observation to a current heading estimate, and updating the current heading estimate based on the comparison. A heading error estimate is updated based on the updated current heading estimate, and an estimated drift rate is determined based on the heading error estimate and an operational latitude. A determination is then made whether a drift rate requirement is met by the estimated drift rate. If the drift rate requirement is not met, the method is repeated until the drift rate requirement is met. | 06-09-2011 |
Rena May, Baltimore, MD US
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20100092522 | IMMUNOGENIC WT-1 PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention provides peptides, immunogenic compositions and vaccines comprising same, and methods of treating, reducing the incidence of, and inducing immune responses to a WT1-expressing cancer, comprising same. | 04-15-2010 |
20140086831 | Single Wall Nanotube Constructs and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides soluble single wall nanotube (SWNT) constructs functionalized with a plurality of a targeting moiety and a plurality of one or more payload molecules attached thereto. The targeting moiety and the payload molecules may be attached to the soluble SWNT via a DNA or other oligomer platform attached to the SWNT. These soluble SWNT constructs may comprise a radionuclide or contrast agent and as such are effective as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Methods provided herein are to diagnosing or locating a cancer, treating a cancer, eliciting an immune response against a cancer or delivering an anticancer drug in situ via an enzymatic nanofactory using the soluble SWNT constructs. | 03-27-2014 |
20140220054 | WT1 HLA CLASS II-BINDING PEPTIDES AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING SAME - This invention provides WT1 peptides and methods of treating, reducing the incidence of, and inducing immune responses against a WT1-expressing cancer, comprising same. | 08-07-2014 |
Richard May, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100188276 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SIGNALS FROM MULTIPLE INPUT DEVICES - Systems and methods for processing a plurality of input signals are provided. A plurality of selection signals are received. Each of the plurality of selection signals is representative of one of a plurality of input signal characteristics. Each of the input signal characteristics is associated with one of the plurality of input signals. The plurality of input signals are converted into at least one digital waveform. A plurality of signal values may be extracted from the at least one digital waveform based on the plurality of input signal characteristics. An output signal may be generated based on each of the plurality of signal values. | 07-29-2010 |
Richard D. May, Vestavia Hills, AL US
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20080220444 | Bone Marrow Proliferation Assay - Disclosed herein are assay methods for assessing the myelotoxicity of a pharmacologic agent or a putative pharmacologic agent. Also, disclosed are kits and mixtures of cytokines and growth factors useful in the assay methods disclosed herein. | 09-11-2008 |
20120136142 | Vaccine Compositions For Marburg Virus - Methods and immunogenic compositions for generating an immune response against Marburg virus are provided. The immunogenic composition includes antigens obtained from a Marburg viral strain in combination with an oleanolic acid triterpene adjuvant. | 05-31-2012 |
Richard E. May, Helena, AL US
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20090018795 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPRATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising a weaker of two sets of opposing muscles of a person moving an implement, such as a golf club, wherein, if the two sets of opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the two sets of opposing muscles would desirably apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. In various embodiments, the invention provides methods for training the opposing sets of muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish a useful or recreational function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, where the difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the muscle trainer is being urged by the stronger or dominating set of muscles; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the weaker or non-dominating set of muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating set of muscles. | 01-15-2009 |
20130005496 | Multi-Rotor Apparatus and Method for Motion Sculpting - A reversibly attachable muscle trainer includes a multi-arm structure with motion sensors and force generators for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement so as to maintain an ideal movement. When attached to the implement, the muscle trainer trains the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way. While the person moves the implement with the muscle trainer attached, a processor receives signals from the motion sensors and determines differences between the actual implement motion and an ideal implement motion. The difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the implement. The processor activates the force generators to apply external forces to the implement to urge the implement in various types of training force directions. | 01-03-2013 |
Richard E. May, Birmingham, AL US
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20090131191 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement, such as a golf club, wherein, if the opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the opposing muscles would desirably apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. The contemplated muscle trainer of this invention includes a body and a force generator positioned at a prescribed location on the body for urging the body in a direction away from a force direction which a weaker set of the opposing muscles would normally apply to the implement in the movement of the implement by the person. | 05-21-2009 |
20130150174 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement. If the opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the opposing muscles would apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. The methods train the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish the function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, the difference indicating a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the muscle trainer; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the non-dominating muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating muscles. | 06-13-2013 |
Robert May, Issaquah, WA US
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20090320096 | MANAGING ACCESS TO A HEALTH-RECORD - A method to regulate access to a health record of an individual includes receiving a request from an application, the request identifying an item in the health record to which access is requested. The method further includes presenting the request to a marshal of the health record via a user interface and receiving a response from the marshal of the health record via the user interface, the response indicating whether access to the item is authorized or withheld. The method further includes granting the application access to the item if the response indicates that access to the item is authorized, and denying access to the item from the application if the response indicates that access to the item is withheld. | 12-24-2009 |
Rodney Dean May, Brookings, SD US
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20090049375 | SELECTIVE PROCESSING OF INFORMATION FROM A DIGITAL COPY OF A DOCUMENT FOR DATA ENTRY - A method for entering data from a digital copy of a document is provided. The method includes accessing the digital copy of the document and creating one or more segments of the digital copy. At least one segment of the digital copy is displayed such that the at least one segment is overlaid on a user interface of an application. The method also includes receiving entry of data from a user into the user interface of the application using an input device while the at least one segment is visible over the user interface. | 02-19-2009 |
R. Raymond May, Mathews, NC US
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20100179902 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TWO-WAY ONE-TO-MANY AND MANY-TO-MANY AUCTIONS FOR FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - A switch engine module receive interest rate risk portfolios from a plurality of traders, and for each prospective trader, provides available switches based on positions in other counterparty portfolios that offset the viewing traders' positions. The offsetting positions are encoded with credit preference information in order to identify eligible trades based on both counterparties credit preferences. In particular, an embodiment provides for a switch auction whereby users can use an auction process to trade for forward rate agreement switches with other counterparties, for example, in a two-way or many-to-many auction. In the switch auction, the price is predetermined by the system prior to the auction so that parties can opt out of the transaction if desired. The credit preferences of the participating traders are taken in consideration in making matches. | 07-15-2010 |
20100185559 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - An internet-protocol based anonymous trading system which enables traders to identify bids and offers which they are eligible to trade based upon a color coded methodology which gives the trader credit preference information about the potential counterparty while still maintaining the anonymity of the potential counterparty. To that end, each bid or offer is prescreened against all possible counterparties' credit information in the system and each counterparty sees a unique color coded trading interface based upon their particular credit preference combinations and the others in the system. The system then shows all prices in the system, and the color-coding tells the trader which prices he is able to trade, and also shows him the full depth of the market, including those the trader is unable to trade. | 07-22-2010 |
20100299239 | SYSTEMS FOR RISK PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - A switch engine module enables anonymous switches between a first trader and a plurality of second traders. The switch engine module receives interest rate risk portfolios from a plurality of traders, and for each prospective trader, provides available switches based on positions in other counterparty portfolios that offset the viewing traders' positions. The offsetting positions are encoded with credit preference information in order to identify eligible trades based on both counterparties credit preferences. The credit preferences of the participating traders can be taken in consideration in making switches. | 11-25-2010 |
Ryan May, Mahwah, NJ US
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20080226787 | Ammoniated Glycyrrhizin Modified Sweetened Beverage Products - Up-front sweetness of a potent sweetener in a beverage, beverage concentrate or syrup, or reduced calorie sweetener is improved, wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of steviol glycosides, Lo Han Guo and combinations of any of them. Up-front sweetness is improved by incorporating in the formulation ammoniated glycyrrhizine in an amount sufficient to increase the perceived up-front sweetness. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226801 | Anisic Acid Modified Steviol Glycoside Sweetened Beverage Products - Taste of a non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener is improved by using anisic acid in an amount sufficient to mask the metallic aftertaste of the non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener when the sweetener is contained in a beverage, beverage concentrate or syrup, or reduced calorie sweetener. | 09-18-2008 |
20120088013 | Anisic Acid Modified Steviol Glycoside Sweetened Beverage Products - Taste of a non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener is improved by using anisic acid in an amount sufficient to mask the metallic aftertaste of the non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener when the sweetener is contained in a beverage, beverage concentrate or syrup, or reduced calorie sweetener. | 04-12-2012 |
Ryan Earl May, Mahwah, NJ US
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20080226795 | NON-NUTRITIVE SWEETENED BEVERAGES WITH GLYCERINE - Beverages and other beverage products are sweetened with at least one non-nutritive sweetener, such as a compound from the stevia plant, e.g., stevioside and/or rebaudiosides, and further comprise glycerine in an amount at least sufficient to enhance the mouthfeel. In certain exemplary embodiments a beverage comprises glycerine in an amount sufficient to provide good mouthfeel to the beverage, yet not otherwise perceptibly affect the taste, i.e., not otherwise perceptibly increase sweetness. Non-nutritive sweetened beverage compositions, natural beverage compositions, and beverage concentrates incorporating steviosides and glycerine are also provided. In addition, a method for including glycerine in a beverage formulation to enhance the mouthfeel of a beverage sweetened with a compound from the stevia plant is provided. | 09-18-2008 |
Timothy J. May, Appleton, WI US
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20090190860 | PACKAGE WITH TAMPER EVIDENT CLOSURE, AND METHODS - A reclosable package having a zipper closure that includes areas of weakness that, upon opening of the zipper closure, permanently damage at least one of the closure members that form the zipper closure. The package user can readily discern if the zipper closure has been previously opened. | 07-30-2009 |
Timothy James May, Appleton, WI US
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20090154843 | POLYMERIC PACKAGE CLOSURE AND METHOD - A zipper closure for a polymeric package includes a plurality of profile members on a first polymeric surface, where one and not more than one of these plurality of profile members is colored differently from the remaining profile members on the same polymeric surface. The differently colored profile members provide a visual reference for properly orienting the zipper closure to the polymeric packaging during manufacture. | 06-18-2009 |
Veronica M. May, Palatine, IL US
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20090030856 | Expert Systems as a Method of Delivering Diagnostic, Problem Solving, and Training Technical Services to Customers - An expert system may be utilized for providing and receiving interactive, computer-implemented support services related to chemical processing units. The expert system may include a knowledge base that contains information coded in the form of rules, decision trees, and logic and a database that stores and handles various types of information related to the expert system. A query component receives a query that may be a problem, a performance issue, or a training request selected from a list or diagram or otherwise generated by a customer. An answer component utilizes the knowledge base, the database, an external database, and/or an expert to provide one or more answers to the query. A question and answer session may be initiated by the expert system in order to gain further information and detail related to the query. Supplemental information and the identified answers may be provided to the customer. | 01-29-2009 |
Wayne A. May, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100102809 | DIFFERENTIAL GRADIOMETRIC MAGNETOMETER, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A three-dimensional real-time differential gradiometric magnetometer (DGM) array, system and method of use. The DGM exploits differential and gradiometric parametrics of an induced magnetic field anomaly surrounding an object interacting with an applied magnetic field. The DGM integrates differential magnetic field measurement with gradiometric magnetic field measurement into a single system. The DGM detects, locates and maps objects, while simultaneously measuring the distance between the DGM detection array and the object, axial orientation, apparent magnetic mass and magnetic moment. The DGM employs a signal processing technique to nullify source noise from the earth's magnetic field, external radio frequency transmissions and electromagnetic noise. A linear geometric architecture comprising a plurality of magnetometers forming the array enables the DGM to collect information directly in the spatial domain. The DGM is capable of capturing the complete field anomaly contour in three dimensions while the array traverses over, under or adjacent to an object. | 04-29-2010 |
20100126212 | BINARY FLUID EJECTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A binary-fluid oscillating-jet pressure exchange ejector and binary-fluid ejector refrigeration cycle as a method of use are disclosed. The ejector includes a high aspect ratio jet nozzle geometry, spatial domain jet modulation, serpentine jet stream morphology and distinct fluid pathway geometry capable of equilibrating or otherwise processing dissimilar fluids. As a method of use, the binary fluid ejector provides a means to substantially optimize the binary fluid set selected or otherwise formulated for employment in a binary-fluid ejector refrigeration cycle exclusively to favor refrigeration thermal performance (COP), without compromising the performance of the ejector itself. | 05-27-2010 |
20110030232 | BINARY FLUID EJECTOR DESICCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING THE SAME - A thermal cycle and mass flow circuit designed for the purpose of drying materials. Binary fluid ejector desiccation represents a new thermodynamic bi-cycle in the field of desiccation (drying). The binary fluid ejector desiccation comprises binary-fluid ejector gas-phase fluid compression and transport, a thermodynamic cycle where phase change energy from the evaporation process is captured, re-circulated and reused as an energy source for the evaporation process itself, and for one method of use, a mass flow circuit that exploits the fluid constituents from the desiccating material as the refrigerant component of the binary working fluid. Methods of use are taught where direct or indirect heat transfer occurs between the working fluid(s) and the material being desiccated. | 02-10-2011 |
20110139608 | HIGH IMPEDANCE SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC FIELDS - Disclosed is a system and method for generating time variant and invariant electric fields (E-fields) for various applications. Generating the E-field utilizes high impedance dielectric materials having a collection of three imperative material properties: high permittivity (∈), high volume resistivity (ρ) and high maximum allowable E-field stress (φ) and physical geometries that take advantage of the manner in which E-fields are divided or distributed in series capacitance networks. The generated E-field can act upon a subject material, including a gas, liquid or solid, wherein the material is stationary or in motion. The method allows an E-field of given intensity to be set up in the subject material with a significantly lower applied voltage Φ | 06-16-2011 |
Wes May, Milwaukee, WI US
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20090023193 | ANAEROBIC REACTOR AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR DIGESTING ORGANIC MATERIAL - The present invention is an anaerobic reactor and preferably a vertically oriented plug flow anaerobic reactor for producing methane from various organic materials. The organic materials preferably have a high organic content. The reactor includes cutting members for cutting bridged or agglomerated material within the reactor. The present invention also includes a process for producing methane from an organic feed stock by continuously charging an organic material into the top portion of a vertically oriented vessel and rotating one or more cutting members at a sufficiently slow rate so that the cutting members cut through bridged or agglomerated material but do not substantially mix contents within the reactor, anaerobically digesting the organic material under mesophilic or thermophilic conditions to produce methane while allowing the organic material to propagate downward through the vessel in a plug flow-like manner and collecting methane gas produced from the anaerobic digestion of the organic material. | 01-22-2009 |
William A. May, Longmont, CO US
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20100280287 | COBALT-MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE CATALYST MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR STABLE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the chemical conversion of syngas to alcohols. The invention includes catalyst compositions, methods of making the catalysts, and methods of using the catalysts including techniques to maintain catalyst stability. Certain embodiments teach compositions for catalyzing the conversion of syngas into products comprising at least one C | 11-04-2010 |
20100331581 | METHODS OF MAKING IMPROVED COBALT-MOLYBDENUM-SULFIDE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGHER ALCOHOL SYNTHESIS - This invention improves prior methods of making cobalt-molybdenum-sulfide catalysts for alcohol production from syngas. In one aspect, improved methods are provided for making preferred cobalt-molybdenum-sulfide compositions. In another aspect, processes utilizing these catalysts for producing at least one C | 12-30-2010 |
Wing May, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20090044963 | Convenient and safe receptacle/switch and terminal block - An electrical device for wiring an electrical appliance is provided. The electrical device comprises a grounding wire having a fork and a grounding screw with the grounding wire permanently installed on the electrical device. A clamp mechanism is provided having a flexible sheet of material having a top surface, a bottom surface, a top end, and a bottom end substantially opposite the top end with the material being substantially bowed prior to insertion of the wire. An aperture is formed through the material adjacent the top end for receiving the threaded portion of a clamp screw therethrough with the screw head contactable with the to surface of the material. A pair of cutouts are adjacent the top end of the clamp mechanism with the cutouts being shaped and designed for determining the proper insertion depth of the wires beneath the material wherein upon insertion of the wire between the bottom surface of the material and the electrical device, the material substantially flattens. | 02-19-2009 |
W. Stratford May, Gainesville, FL US
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20110110958 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASIA - The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of neoplasias that are cytotoxic to neoplastic cells or that modulate JAZ expression, subcellular localization, or biological activity. | 05-12-2011 |
Xi-Chun May, Laurel, MD US
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20090068691 | Endothelial-monocyte activating polypeptide II, a biomarker for use in diagnosis and treatment of brain injury - A diagnostic tool and method of diagnosing brain injury and brain injury type (traumatic vs. ischemic) by detecting the level of expression of endothelial monocyte-activating polypeptide II (EMAP-II) and comparing to a control. An increase of EMAP-II indicates the presence of traumatic brain injury and a decrease of EMAP-II indicates the presence of ischemic brain injury. Detection of EMAP-II can be done in brain tissue, biofluids such as cerebrospinal fluid or blood (including plasma and serum) | 03-12-2009 |
20110028349 | Endothelial monocyte activation polypeptide II, a biomarker for use in diagnosis and treatment of brain injury - A diagnostic tool and method of diagnosing brain injury and brain injury type (traumatic vs. ischemic) by detecting the level of expression of endothelial monocyte-activating polypeptide II (EMAP-II) and comparing to a control. An increase of EMAP-II indicates the presence of traumatic brain injury and a decrease of EMAP-II indicates the presence of ischemic brain injury. Detection of EMAP-II can be done in brain tissue, biofluids such as cerebrospinal fluid or blood (including plasma and serum) | 02-03-2011 |