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Brad D. Stilwell, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20150269056 | SELF VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER FOR MULTI-VERSION COMPATIBLE DATA MANIPULATION DEVICES - A method, system, and computer program product are described. The method of testing a device driver includes executing a test case for the device driver, the device driver receiving version information specifying a targeted version of a data manipulation device to be targeted by the device driver from the test case or the device driver determining the targeted version of the data manipulation device independently of the test case. The method also includes verifying whether a version of the data manipulation device specified in a request from the device driver is a match or a non-match with the targeted version of the data manipulation device. The method further includes simulating the data manipulation device to provide output to the device driver based on the verifying, the simulating the data manipulation device being unchanged for every version of the data manipulation device. | 09-24-2015 |
20150269057 | SELF VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER FOR MULTI-VERSION COMPATIBLE DATA MANIPULATION DEVICES - A method, system, and computer program product are described. The system includes a first memory device to store programming code of the device driver, the device driver providing an interface to a data manipulation device, and a second memory device to store a test case to test the device driver, the device driver receiving version information specifying a targeted version or the device driver determining the version independently of the test case. The system also includes a third memory device to store a simulation including a version verification portion and a data manipulation portion, and a processor to execute the test case on the device driver, execution of the test case including, based on a request by the device driver, execution of the version verification portion of the simulation and, based on a result of executing the version verification portion, execution of the data manipulation portion of the simulation. | 09-24-2015 |
Bradford T. Stilwell, Blue Springs, MO US
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20090302035 | RUPTURE DISC WITH MACHINED LINE OF OPENING - A reverse acting rupture disc and methods of forming the same are provided. Generally, the rupture disc comprises a bulged portion and a circumscribing flange area surrounding the bulged portion. The bulged portion includes a mechanically formed line-of-opening recess comprising a singular channel. In certain embodiments, the mechanical process by which the recess is formed utilizes a high-speed mill which removes a portion of metal from the bulged portion of the disc without disrupting the substantially uniform metallic grain structure of the metal adjacent the channel. | 12-10-2009 |
20100006547 | REVERSE ACTING RUPTURE DISC WITH LASER-DEFINED ELECTROPOLISHED LINE OF WEAKNESS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE LINE OF WEAKNESS - A reverse acting rupture disc is provided having a laser defined electropolished line-of-weakness recess, and an improved method of forming an electropolished line-of-weakness recess in a reverse acting rupture disc that assures full opening of the disc upon reversal. A rupture disc blank is pre-bulged, final bulged, and then provided with a layer of resist material. A laser is used to remove at least a portion of the layer of resist material corresponding to a desired line-of-weakness recess in the concave face of the bulged rupture disc. The disc is then subjected to an electropolishing operation to remove metal from the lased area of the rupture disc, thereby forming a lustrous polished line-of-weakness recess in the disc of desired configuration and of a predetermined depth that is related to material thickness. The electropolished line of weakness is defined by spaced opposed channel portions separated by a central raised crown portion wherein the channel portions are of greater depth than the crown portion. The burst/reversal pressure of the disc having an electropolished line-of-weakness recess may be selectively controlled by varying the pre-bulging pressure on the disc. | 01-14-2010 |
20100127195 | IMPULSE ACTUATED VALVE - A valve for controlling flow of pressurized fluid from a confined area that is operable to relieve an overpressure condition as well as to allow flow of fluid in response to a pressure relief command. The valve including a valve body with a fluid passage therethrough, a reverse buckling rupture disc in the valve body in normally blocking relationship to the flow of fluid through the passage, and a selectively actuatable device carried by the valve body adjacent the convex surface. The actuatable device is operable to disrupt, without puncturing, the disc so as to initiate reversal and rupture of the disc and to permit flow of the pressurized fluid through the passage. | 05-27-2010 |
20100258200 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member ( | 10-14-2010 |
20120204969 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member ( | 08-16-2012 |
Edmund Stilwell, Milwaukie, OR US
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20100206655 | SPRING APPLIED BRAKE AND DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY - A brake assembly includes a piston housing, a piston moveably arranged within the piston housing, and a bearing cover mounted to the piston housing. A spring assembly is located between the piston and the bearing cover, wherein mounting the bearing cover to the piston housing compresses the spring assembly to achieve an initial spring force. The initial spring force of the spring assembly causes the piston to act against a vehicle brake when the brake assembly is mounted to a vehicle axle that passes through the spring assembly. | 08-19-2010 |
20110315493 | MULTI-STAGE BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE - A brake assembly includes an operator brake pedal configured to be depressed at a brake pedal angle, and brake pedal linkage operatively connected to the operator brake pedal. The brake pedal linkage is configured to apply a braking force in response to the depression of the operator brake pedal. A brake pedal effort input is associated with the brake pedal angle, and a first rate of change of the brake pedal effort input with respect to the brake pedal angle may be associated with an initial range of motion of the operator brake pedal. A second rate of change of the brake pedal effort input with respect to the brake pedal angle may be associated with a subsequent range of motion of the operator brake pedal. The second rate of change may be greater than the first rate of change. | 12-29-2011 |
Edmund Jerome Stilwell, Oregon City, OR US
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20120181765 | Free-to-lean three-wheeled passenger vehicle, power plant controller and body therefor - A three-wheeled leaning passenger vehicle comprises a frame rigidly mounting a passenger seat; a drive wheel rotatably mounted on the frame preferably in a rearward region thereof; a frame-mounted rotary drive cooperatively coupled with the drive wheel for rotation of the drive wheel relative to the frame; and a frame-mounted coast/steer system including two rotatable and preferably front wheels freely rotatable relative to the frame in a forward region thereof, and a handlebar coupled with the two front wheels for turning the two rotatable wheels in a plane defined by their rotational axes substantially parallel with one another to corner, the vehicle being configured to substantially freely lean left and right in a natural response to a driver thereof in the driver seat steering the vehicle and leaning respectively left and right, and, alternatively or additionally, to have controlled leaning in response to a hydraulically or otherwise provisioned leaning, suspension, and stand-up mechanisms. The rotary drive includes a frame-mounted power plant operatively couple-able with the drive wheel, the rotary drive including an internal combustion engine and an electric motor selectively operatively couple-able with the drive wheel to power the vehicle. The power plant is selectively operable to power the vehicle in three modes of operation including a hybrid mode characterized by operation of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor coordinated substantially to optimize fuel economy, an electric-only mode characterized by operation only of the electric motor, and a sport mode characterized by concurrent operation of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. | 07-19-2012 |
Graham Christopher Stilwell, Moredon GB
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20100072204 | Two-Piece Closure Device - A closure device includes a door carrying a series of interconnected shear blocks and a keystone shear block designed to transfer stresses created by pressure acting on the door to a surrounding hub. Each interconnected shear block has a limited rotation relative to its adjacent blocks. A holding band operating handle is in communication with a driving link which, in turn, is in communication with the keystone shear block. Actuating the handle causes the keystone shear block to move in an upward vertical direction. The linear movement of the keystone shear block allows the limited rotation of the interconnected shear blocks to occur, thereby causing the circumferential holding band to collapse within itself from an expanded-engaged position to a contracted-removed position relative to said hub. A pressure warning lock provides a safety device and prevents actuation of the holding band operating handle when the pressure chamber is under pressure. | 03-25-2010 |
Gregory Stilwell, Orlando, FL US
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20100085234 | MINE DETECTION - An integrated mine detection system includes a ground penetrating metal detector and a ground penetrating radar detector. The integrated mine detection system includes an integrated search device housing a radio-wave transmitter of the radar detector and a coil of the metal detector. The radio-wave transmitter includes an antenna. The integrated search device includes a radio-wave receiver in the form of a pair of receiving antennas. | 04-08-2010 |
Gregory W. Stilwell, Windermere, FL US
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20120262325 | MINE DETECTION - An integrated mine detection system includes a ground penetrating metal detector and a ground penetrating radar detector. The integrated mine detection system includes an integrated search device housing a radio-wave transmitter of the radar detector and a coil of the metal detector. The radio-wave transmitter includes an antenna. The integrated search device includes a radio-wave receiver in the form of a pair of receiving antennas. | 10-18-2012 |
Harlan Stilwell, Lake Havasu City, AZ US
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20110253950 | Surface Finishing Product and Method for Its Application - A method includes the steps of preparing a work area for mitigating contamination of an item to be coated. A residue free cleaning solution is applied to a surface of the item for cleaning the surface without leaving residue. The surface is scuffed and cleaned for removing contaminates. The surface rinsed to remove cleaning solution and residue from scuffing the surface. A catalytic hardener is combined with a finishing product comprising clear coat, an accelerated reducer, a fast reducer, an acetone and a UV inhibitor for bonding to the surface with UV protection. The surface is tacked-off to remove dirt and dust. The combined catalytic hardener and finishing product is applied with an HVLP spray system having less than 5 psi of pressure for mitigating overspray. A period of time is provided for the combined catalytic hardener and finishing product to cure. | 10-20-2011 |
Jackie Stilwell, Sammamish, WA US
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20150330880 | DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING A TARGET ANALYTE - This disclosure is directed to a cap for obtaining a target analyte from a suspension. The cap introduces a magnetic field or a magnetic gradient to the tube to draw the target analyte bound to a particle to the cap. In one aspect, a cap includes a magnetic insert and a receiving piece. The magnetic insert includes a stopper and a magnet extending from the stopper; and, the receiving piece, which is configured to hold the magnetic insert, includes a receiving stopper and a sheath. The sheath may include imaging slides on opposite sides of the sheath. In another aspect, the cap may include a stopper and an embedded magnet. The cap may include an analysis piece on a bottom end of the stopper. In yet another aspect, the cap may include a fluid compartment and a filter at a bottom end of the stopper. | 11-19-2015 |
Jackie L. Stilwell, Sammamish, WA US
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20130029356 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING DRUGS AS BIOMARKERS - Methods and systems for using drugs as biomarkers to investigate the status of biological systems are disclosed. A drug is conjugated with a light emitting dye that emits light in a channel of the electromagnetic spectrum when an appropriate stimulus is applied. In one aspect, a suspension suspected of containing target particles is added to a tube along with the conjugated drug/dye complex and a float. Centrifugation of the tube, float, and suspension causes various components to separate along the axial length of the tube. Binding of the drug/dye complex to the target particles can be assessed by applying an appropriate stimulus to the tube, which, in turn, causes the fluorescent dyes to emit light in the channel. The level of fluorescence of the target particles located between the float and the inner wall of the tube can be used to assess use of the drug in therapy. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034841 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING TARGET MATERIALS OF A SUSPENSION - Systems and methods for isolating and characterizing various target materials of a suspension are disclosed. A suspension suspected of containing the target materials is added to a tube. A float with a specific gravity corresponding to that of the target material is inserted into the tube. The tube, float, and suspension are centrifuged together causing the various materials suspended in the suspension to separate into different layers along the axial length of the tube according to their specific gravities. The float and/or tube are configured to drive the various target materials to a region of space between the float and inner wall of the tube. | 02-07-2013 |
Jackie Lynn Stilwell, Sammamish, WA US
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20130095008 | TUBE AND FLOAT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - This disclosure is directed to systems for analyzing target materials of a suspension. In one aspect, the systems include a tube and a float that is at least partially coated with a coating having a high affinity for target analytes of a suspension. The coating provides an adhesion or an attraction force with the target analytes through chemical means. In another aspect, the coating can be a changeable material that when stimulated by application of an appropriate stimulus attracts and/or attaches the target analytes to the coated surface of the float. In another aspect, a coating applied to the float may also be used to form a sealing engagement between the float and the inner surface of the tube in order to inhibit fluids from flowing past the coated float in the tube. | 04-18-2013 |
20130153784 | TUBE AND REFLECTIVE FLOAT SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING SUSPENSIONS - Tube and float systems for analyzing target materials of a suspension include in which at least a portion of the outer surface of the float is reflective are described. The target material particles can be conjugated with fluorophores. In order to identify the target material, the material between the float and tube is illuminated with one or more channels of excitation radiation, which causes the fluorophores to become excited and emit radiation at longer wavelengths. The reflective surface of the float reflects the excitation radiation and the emitted radiation. | 06-20-2013 |
20130189168 | FLOAT AND TUBE SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING A SUSPENSION WITH AN INTERNAL TRAP - This disclosure is directed to systems for separating a target analyte from a suspension. A suspension is added to a tube. A float is also added to the tube, and the tube, float, and suspension are centrifuged together, causing the constituent components of the suspension to separate into different layers along the axial length of the tube according to their specific gravities. The float has a specific gravity that positions the float at approximately the same level as a layer containing the target analyte, when the tube, float and sample are centrifuged. Prior to isolation, the material may be located between an outer surface of the float and an inner surface of the tube, or within a central bore that extends longitudinally through the float. The target analyte may then be drawn into a compartment within the float, thereby isolating the target analyte from the other suspension constituents. | 07-25-2013 |
20130344507 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING COMPONENT MATERIALS OF A SUSPENSION USING IMMUNOMAGNETIC SEPARATION - This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for immunomagnetic separation of a target analyte of a suspension from the other component materials of the suspension. The system may be composed of a tube, a magnetizable float, and a magnet. The magnetizable float is configured to propagate or introduce a magnetic field. In one aspect, the magnet is included in the magnetizable float. In another aspect, the magnet is external to the magnetizable float. The system may also include a solution containing a particle to conjugate with the target analyte to form a target analyte-particle complex. The particle is capable of being attracted by the magnetic field or magnetic gradient introduced by the magnet. The target analyte-particle complex may be attracted to the magnetizable float. | 12-26-2013 |
20140051060 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING COMPONENT MATERIALS OF A SUSPENSION USING IMMUNOMAGNETIC SEPARATION - This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for immunomagnetic separation of a target analyte of a suspension from the other component materials of the suspension. The system may be composed of a tube, a float, and a magnet. The magnet introduces a magnetic field or a magnetic gradient to the system. The system may also include a solution containing a particle to conjugate the target analyte to form a target analyte-particle complex. The particle is capable of being attracted by the magnetic field or magnetic gradient introduced by the magnet. The target analyte-particle complex may be attracted to the sidewall of the tube after the suspension undergoes density-based separation, such as by centrifugation. | 02-20-2014 |
20140287487 | DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING A TARGET ANALYTE - This disclosure is directed to a cap for obtaining a target analyte from a suspension. The cap introduces a magnetic field or a magnetic gradient to the tube to draw the target analyte bound to a particle to the cap. In one aspect, a cap includes a magnetic insert and a receiving piece. The magnetic insert includes a stopper and a magnet extending from the stopper; and, the receiving piece, which is configured to hold the magnetic insert, includes a receiving stopper and a sheath. The sheath may include imaging slides on opposite sides of the sheath. In another aspect, the cap may include a stopper and an embedded magnet. The cap may include an analysis piece on a bottom end of the stopper. In yet another aspect, the cap may include a fluid compartment and a filter at a bottom end of the stopper. | 09-25-2014 |
Joseph Gregory Stilwell, Durango, CO US
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20150359682 | BAREFOOT ORTHOTIC - A barefoot orthotic is a foot support that adheres to the underside of a user's foot and is placed so that it extends longitudinally between the metatarsal head region and the calcaneal plantar tuberosity, and laterally between the lateral midfoot and the medial arch. By using a silicone polymer or other similar material, a barefoot orthotic can self-adhere to the skin of a user's foot. A barefoot orthotic can have a midfoot strike zone surrounding the forward portion of the calcaneal plantar tuberosity, a navicular support, a medial arch support, a forefoot propulsion pad, a lateral forefoot support, a lateral midfoot support, a cuboid support flange, a lateral heel support, and a balance rail extending longitudinally from the midfoot strike zone to the forefoot propulsion pad. Together, these components work to support and align the foot and thereby alleviate symptoms of various foot and leg conditions. | 12-17-2015 |
Larry R. Stilwell, Fremont, CA US
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20140380010 | SYSTEM AND APPARTUS FOR CONTROLLING USE OF MASS STORAGE DEVICES - Disclosed is a software program, USB monitoring software agent. USB monitoring software agent is a software program that monitors all USB ports of a computer and provides real-time detection of all USB devices connected to a USB port. As a USB device is detected, the device is identified, categorized, catalogued and logged in a secure persistent store, prompted for a challenge policy of use if so configured, prevent the USB device from being used if so configured, transmit information about the detected USB device to a local or remote repository by a selected industry standard telecommunication method. A method of creating a digital photograph and/or a video recording to record and identify a user of the computer contemporaneous with the insertion/removal/ejection of a USB device into or out of the computer is disclosed also. | 12-25-2014 |
Lisa J. Stilwell, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20110125662 | EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CARE MANAGEMENT TOOL AND METHOD - The invention provides an employee medical care management method including (i) a wellness program management method including storing a purchased subset of the wellness programs; (ii) an employee health analysis method including storing a plurality of employee records, and for each employee record, storing at least one medical variable so that the medical variable is associated with the employee record; (iii) an employee health directive method including associating at least a selected one of the medical wellness programs with the employee record based on the medical variable associated with the employee record, and providing an output with the selected medical wellness program being associated with the employee record. | 05-26-2011 |
Randy Stilwell, Grabill, IN US
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20150314524 | ULTRASONIC EDGE SEALING OF SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND CARRIER FILM - A process for manufacturing a sheet molding compound carrier film including a first layer of material and a second layer of material sealed with each other along an edge. The seal is formed using ultrasound transmitted by a weld horn as both layers of material move along an anvil portion. The seal on the edge is suitably formed to protect the edge and build a weld to ensure moldable sheet molding compound flows to the edges of the carrier sheet, while providing a homogeneous mixture of glass and resin and also allowing air to escape. | 11-05-2015 |
Reginald L. Stilwell, Parker, CO US
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20130287741 | FLOWABLE MATRIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Flowable matrix compositions and methods of their use and manufacture are provided. Exemplary compositions may include a flowable, syringeable, putty-like form of acellular human dermal matrix. In some cases, compositions may include a moldable acellular collagen extracellular matrix. In use, the matrix compositions can be used to fill or treat skin voids, channel wounds, and other soft tissue deficiencies. | 10-31-2013 |
20140286911 | CELL REPOPULATED COLLAGEN MATRIX FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AND REGENERATION - The present invention provides compositions for treating soft tissue injuries comprising a collagen matrix and mesenchymal stem cells adhered to the collagen matrix. Methods of making and using compositions comprising a collagen matrix and mesenchymal stem cells adhered to the collagen matrix are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Thomas R. Stilwell, Wheaton, IL US
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20130248344 | TOUCH RESPONSIVE USER INTERFACE WITH BACKLIT GRAPHICS - A user interface includes a touch surface substrate, a graphic layer, a touch sensor disposed on a circuit carrier associated with the rear side of the touch surface substrate, and a light source associated with the rear side of the circuit carrier. The circuit carrier defines an aperture through which light emanating from the light source can pass. This light also passes through the graphic layer and is visible at the front side of the touch surface substrate. | 09-26-2013 |
Vern L. Stilwell, Kansas City, MO US
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20120259669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GENERATING INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MAPPING INTEGRATION OF TRAVEL PLANS - A system and process for the selection, distribution, and display of travel information. Flight or other travel data is disseminated from an administrative “back end” system to a mobile personal computing device. Flights and ancillary services such as car rentals and hotel rooms may be booked directly from said mobile computing device. The system and process allows flight data to be selected based upon destination, flight origin, airline, and flight path. An interactive map allows users to quickly and easily plan routes or alter travel plans on the go. | 10-11-2012 |