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Adam Evans, Webster Groves, MO US
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20100267027 | HER-2 BINDING ANTAGONISTS - There is disclosed a a pharmaceutical composition for treating solid tumors that overexpress HER-2, comprising an agent selected from the group consisting of (a) an isolated polypeptide having from about 50 to 79 amino acids taken from the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the polypeptide binds to the extracellular domain ECD of HER-2 with an affinity binding constant of at least 10 | 10-21-2010 |
20120045755 | HER-2 BINDING ANTAGONISTS - There is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition for treating solid tumors that overexpress HER-2, comprising an agent selected from the group consisting of (a) an isolated polypeptide having from about 50 to 79 amino acids taken from the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 1 or SEQ ID NO:12, wherein the polypeptide binds to the extracellular domain ECD of HER-2 at an affinity of at least 10 | 02-23-2012 |
Alan Evans, Otsego, MN US
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20100114024 | PINCH VALVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - In general, this disclosure relates to techniques for sealing, or pinching, high-pressure fluid tubing (e.g., braided tubing) that may be used to deliver medical fluid from a powered medical fluid injection device, such as an injector that delivers contrast media and/or saline during angiographic or computed tomography (CT) procedures. In some cases, one or more low-friction, solenoid-based pinch valve mechanisms may be used. One example powered medical fluid injection device comprises an injector head and at least one pinch valve mechanism that is coupled to the injector head. The at least one pinch valve mechanism comprises a plunger, a reciprocating arm driven by the plunger, and a tube pinching area. The at least one pinch valve mechanism, when deactivated by the injector head, is configured to cause the reciprocating arm to pinch fluid tubing that runs through the tube pinching area. | 05-06-2010 |
20110152682 | PINCH VALVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - In general, this disclosure relates to techniques for sealing, or pinching, high-pressure fluid tubing (e.g., braided tubing) that may be used to deliver medical fluid from a powered medical fluid injection device, such as an injector that delivers contrast media and/or saline during angiographic or computed tomography (CT) procedures. In some cases, one or more low-friction, solenoid-based pinch valve mechanisms may be used. One example powered medical fluid injection device comprises an injector head and at least one pinch valve mechanism that is coupled to the injector head. The at least one pinch valve mechanism comprises a plunger, a reciprocating arm driven by the plunger, and a tube pinching area. The at least one pinch valve mechanism, when deactivated by the injector head, is configured to cause the reciprocating arm to pinch fluid tubing that runs through the tube pinching area. | 06-23-2011 |
20110160581 | PINCH VALVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - In general, this disclosure relates to techniques for sealing, or pinching, high-pressure fluid tubing (e.g., braided tubing) that may be used to deliver medical fluid from a powered medical fluid injection device, such as an injector that delivers contrast media and/or saline during angiographic or computed tomography (CT) procedures. In some cases, one or more low-friction, solenoid-based pinch valve mechanisms may be used. One example powered medical fluid injection device comprises an injector head and at least one pinch valve mechanism that is coupled to the injector head. The at least one pinch valve mechanism comprises a plunger, a reciprocating arm driven by the plunger, and a tube pinching area. The at least one pinch valve mechanism, when deactivated by the injector head, is configured to cause the reciprocating arm to pinch fluid tubing that runs through the tube pinching area. | 06-30-2011 |
20140024950 | FIBER OPTIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR SENSOR DELIVERY DEVICE - Methods and sensor delivery devices for monitoring a fluid pressure within a vascular structure, the devices including an elongated sheath sized for sliding along a guidewire, a sensor assembly including a fiber optic sensor, a housing surrounding the sensor, a first cavity between the distal end of the sensor and a distal aperture of the housing, a filler extending from at least the distal end of the housing distally and tapering inward toward the outer surface of the sheath, a second cavity in the filler with an opening at the outer surface of the filler and adjoining the distal aperture of the housing, and an optical fiber. The sensor delivery device may also include an outer layer that partially covers the second cavity with an aperture over the opening of the second cavity. | 01-23-2014 |
Alexander William Evans US
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20110016050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFICATION, AUTHENTICATION, AND NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS - A system and method for verifying, authenticating, and providing notification of a transaction, such as a commercial or financial transaction, with and/or to at least one party identified as engaging in the transaction and/or identified as having a potential interest in the transaction or type of transaction, are provided. A central system accepts information regarding a transaction, including information about at least one party identified as engaging in the transaction, such as by a credit account number or Social Security number or merchant account number, and/or identified as having a potential interest in the transaction. Based on the information regarding the transaction and any supplemental information the central system determines, the central system communicates with and/or to at least one party and/or additional or alternative parties, via at least one communications device or system having a communications address, such as a telephone number or Short Message Service address, predetermined as belonging to the at least one party and/or additional or alternative parties. Via said communications, at least one party having an interest or a potential interest in the transaction may be notified of it, and may further be enabled or required to supply additional verifying or authenticating information to the central system. If the transaction was initiated or engaged in via a communications link, such as via the Internet, said communications preferably occur over at least one different communications link and/or protocol, such as via a wireless voice network. The central system may then compute a result based on the outcomes of said communications, and may then transmit the result to the user and/or to a second system or device. | 01-20-2011 |
April Evans, Columbus, IN US
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20110146240 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DEPOSITS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS - According to one embodiment, described herein is an apparatus for mitigating on-board diagnostic (OBD) faults generated by an OBD system of an internal combustion engine (ICE) system having a selective catalytic reduction system with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) decomposition tube. The apparatus includes a fault mitigation module that is configured to monitor at least one OBD signal of the OBD system and issue a request for regenerating the DEF decomposition tube when a value of the at least one OBD signal reaches a predetermined regeneration threshold corresponding with the at least one OBD signal. The regeneration threshold is reachable prior to an OBD fault threshold corresponding with the at least one OBD signal. The apparatus also includes a regeneration module that is configured to regenerate the DEF decomposition tube according to the issued request. | 06-23-2011 |
Arthur Leon Evans, Coatsville, IN US
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20110147108 | Four Wheel Drive, Zero Turn Radius Mower - A mower apparatus and method for making the same is provided. A mower apparatus may include a multi-wheel drive mower system having at least one mower blade and at least one front wheel positioned proximate the front of the mower system and at least one rear wheel positioned proximate the rear of the mower system. The mower apparatus may also include a zero turn assembly haying at least one caster wheel. The zero turn assembly may be rotatably attached to the multi-wheel drive mower system to provide the mower apparatus with the capability of operating in either a multi-wheel drive mode having at least the at least one front wheel and the at least one rear wheel engaging the ground or a zero turn radius mode having only the at least one caster wheel and the at least one rear wheel engaging the ground. | 06-23-2011 |
Barry Evans, Bangor, ME US
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20090051312 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger for wirelessly providing additional operating time for a cell phone with a depleted battery. The battery charger has a charging unit incorporated into a case. The charging unit has an external port, a cell phone charging port, and a rechargeable battery. A cell phone with a depleted battery is placed inside the case and plugged into the cell phone charging port. The rechargeable battery of the charging unit recharges the cell phone battery, without requiring that either the battery charger or the cell phone be plugged into an external power source. An ON/OFF switch allows the user to enable/disable recharging. A status indicator light indicates the status of the battery charger. When the battery in the charging unit is depleted, the user plugs the charger into a standard external power source to recharge. | 02-26-2009 |
Bryan Dale Evans, Olathe, KS US
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20090064747 | Liquid Fertilizing Compositions - Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water. | 03-12-2009 |
20100116009 | Liquid Fertilizing Compositions - Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water. | 05-13-2010 |
Caitlyn Evans, Waldorf, MD US
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20080245103 | Kit for manufacturing costume jewelry - A kit for easy use by children in designing jewelry that includes erasers. The kit allows for the manufacture of bracelets and other articles of jewelry combining different types of ornaments with erasers. To make a bracelet using the kit, the ornaments, erasers and elongated cord materials are removed from their packaging means. The elongated cord is of sufficient length to hold several ornaments and erasers. The elongated cord is threaded through the ornaments and erasers in any configuration the user desires. The ends of the elongated cord are then tied or glued together to form a loop. The loop can then be used as a bracelet, necklace or any other type of jewelry. | 10-09-2008 |
Carrie Michelle Evans, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090070809 | Method for Providing an Electronic Program Guide Based on User Preference Data - An apparatus such as a television signal receiver provides an electronic program guide based on user preference data collected at different time intervals in a day. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a memory operative to store first and second sets of user preference data collected at respective first and second time intervals in a day, and a processor operative to enable display of an electronic program guide including a list of channels. The channels are arranged in the list based on one of the first and second sets of user preference data. | 03-12-2009 |
Charles K. Evans, Willis, WI US
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20110133923 | Wireless Brake Electronic Wear Sensors - Devices and methods for sensing wear of a component are described. A wear-sensing device has a wear component and a wireless sensor disposed within the wear component. The sensor generates a signal, detectable by a detector, for confirming the presence of the sensor. Further, the claimed invention includes a positioner for precisely positioning the sensor within the wear component. Also, an authentication module is present for authenticating the sensor. | 06-09-2011 |
Charles L. Evans, Waukesha, WI US
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20100274165 | MULTI-ROLLER MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device is described which alleviates pain and may be used on different parts of the body. The massage device includes a first roller and a second roller, arranged in a substantially parallel configuration. Each roller has an inner body and a soft external layer, which may include foam. A left connector bar couples the left side ends of the first and the second rollers. A right connector bar couples the right side ends of both rollers. The right connector bar is arranged in a configuration substantially parallel to the left connector bar. A third roller may be added between the first and second rollers. A user may use the multi-roller massage device to apply pressure to sensitive areas, in order to alleviate pain and discomfort. | 10-28-2010 |
Christine E. Evans, Fayetteville, AR US
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20090308752 | Electrochemical Pump - The invention provides electrochemically-based methods and devices for producing fluid flow and/or changes in fluid pressure. In the methods and devices of the invention, current passes through a divided electrochemical cell. Adjacent compartments of the cell are divided by an ionically conducting separator. Each compartment includes an electrode and an electrolyte solution or ionic liquid. The electrolyte solution(s) or ionic liquid(s) and the ionically conducting separator are selected to obtain the desired relationship between the current through the cell and the fluid flowrate and/or change in fluid pressure. | 12-17-2009 |
20100219067 | Electrochemical High Pressure Pump - The invention provides electrochemically-based methods and devices for producing fluid flow and/or changes in fluid pressure. In the methods and devices of the invention, current is passed through a divided electrochemical cell. Adjacent compartments of the cell are divided by a separator which comprises an ionically conducting separator. Each compartment includes an electrode and an electrolyte solution or ionic liquid. The electrolyte solution(s) or ionic liquid(s) and the ionically conducting separator are selected to obtain the desired relationship between the current through the cell and the fluid flowrate and/or change in fluid pressure. | 09-02-2010 |
Christopher O. Evans, Amherst, NH US
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20080288088 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus comprising a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. | 11-20-2008 |
20100274365 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user. | 10-28-2010 |
20110257765 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Some segments may provide movement about more than one axis using a single actuator. The prosthetic arm apparatus may include a user interface incorporated therein and may include one or more communication systems for communicating with external devices. | 10-20-2011 |
20130268095 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user. | 10-10-2013 |
Christopher T. Evans, Long Valley, NJ US
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20100176141 | Moisture Retention Seal - Provided is a moisture retention seal for use with a package. The moisture retention seal includes an opened-ended canister having a plurality of canister sealing surfaces. Snap-fitted with spatial interference to the canister at its opened-end, is a moisture retention closure having a plurality of closure sealing surfaces. Each canister sealing surface cooperates with a corresponding one of the closure sealing surfaces to form a plurality of partial seals. At least one of the partial seals includes a micro-bead surface comprising one or more small, inwardly directed, narrowly spaced-apart, micro-bead elements. The package that includes a moisture retention seal of the present invention employs only molded parts and does not require gaskets or secondary seals. | 07-15-2010 |
20110220671 | Moisture retention seal - Provided is a moisture retention seal for use with a package. The moisture retention seal includes an opened-ended canister having a plurality of canister sealing surfaces. Snap-fitted with spatial interference to the canister at its opened-end, is a moisture retention closure having a plurality of closure sealing surfaces. Each canister sealing surface cooperates with a corresponding one of the closure sealing surfaces to form a plurality of partial seals. At least one of the partial seals includes a micro-bead surface comprising one or more small, inwardly directed, narrowly spaced-apart, micro-bead elements. The package that includes a moisture retention seal of the present invention employs only molded parts and does not require gaskets or secondary seals. | 09-15-2011 |
C. Kent Evans, Moscow, ID US
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20110130357 | Aminoglycosides: Synthesis and Use as Antifungals - The present invention relates to novel aminoglycoside analogs having certain substituents at the 6 position of ring III which exhibit improved antifungal activity but possess minimal antibacterial properties. The compounds of the present invention are analogues of kanamycin B and kanamycin A. Also provided are methods of synthesizing and methods of using the compounds of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing fungal disease. | 06-02-2011 |
Daniel D Evans US
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20110145641 | Method and system for VoiceXML quality assurance. - A software quality assurance tool (“IVRT”) for VoiceXML applications is described. IVRT makes speech and telephony irrelevant to the testing of VoiceXML logic. IVRT follows a machine-readable “Test Plan” to execute the logic of an application. The Plan provides the results of telephony interactions. Testing is done without live callers, and runs at computer speed. A Plan contains any number of calls, to guide the application execution through all logic paths. The tool executes the application in a live environment with respect to all non-telephony functions, particularly web interactions, to test the application's web logic. IVRT executes multiple threads, acting as simultaneous callers, to provide controlled load web logic testing. The tool summarizes Plan “coverage”. For regression testing, IVRT tests an updated application with its original Test Plan and compares the log to previous logged output. Differences indicate potential regression failures. | 06-16-2011 |
Daniel L. Evans, Thompson Falls, MT US
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20100263651 | Containment Ring for an Arrow Rest - A containment ring for use with an arrow rest is provided that includes an angled opening for selectively retaining an arrow shaft in close proximity to the arrow rest. More specifically, a containment ring is described for operable interconnection to a bow that includes an angled opening that requires an arrow to be oriented at a given angle to allow passage into the ring into a containment area. The angle of the opening in the containment ring substantially prevents removal of the arrow from the containment ring unless the arrow is positioned at the proper angle. | 10-21-2010 |
Daniel M. Evans, Springdale, AR US
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20080280550 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING GIZZARDS - A method and apparatus for separating an intestine from a gizzard comprising an infeed overhead rail indexing conveyor assembly, and a dual blade cutter assembly, which teaches a novel method and apparatus for separating a substantial portion of the intestine from a gizzard with an increased yield. The steps of the process can include feeding a viscera pack into a feed end of the overhead rail system; capturing and conveying the pack with a conveyor belt or chain having indexing members along a path to engage the dual blade cutter assembly. A substantial portion of the intestine and the separated gizzard with a small portion of the intestine remaining are allowed to separate after being severed by the dual blade and fall along separate chutes for further processing. | 11-13-2008 |
20150083051 | POULTRY HOUSE WITH COMBINATION LITTER AND SLATS - A poultry house has a floor with a surface area. Litter covers substantially the entire surface area of the floor. A nourishment dispensing device, which is preferably a water trough or other watering device, is preferably positioned above the floor and litter in a nourishment area. A platform is located in the nourishment area above the litter and floor, and below the nourishment dispensing device. The platform is preferably comprised of a grate or a series of slats, and preferably extends throughout substantially the entire nourishment area. The platform is constructed with through-holes or slits which are structured to allow liquids, such as, to pass through the platform to the litter below. However, the through-holes or slits are not so large as to allow the feet of chicken or other poultry from passing there through to make contact with the wet litter below. | 03-26-2015 |
David Howard Evans, Lexington, KY US
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20080235079 | Method, Apparatus, and Program for Implementing an Automation Computing Evaluation Scale to Generate Recommendations - An automation assessment tool is provided that defines autonomic technology, processes, organization, and skill sets that apply to autonomic computing. The automation assessment tool provides educational material about autonomic computing and a scale of maturity levels, which is used to assess on-demand preparedness. The automation assessment tool presents a survey and collects answers to the survey questions. The automation assessment tool then determines solutions and recommendations to achieve a target level of on-demand preparedness. | 09-25-2008 |
David Mark Evans, North Potomac, MD US
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20090053813 | MULTIPLEXED ELECTROPORATION APPARATUS - Described herein are platforms and consumables for performing gene/siRNA/protein/peptide delivery screens in high throughput, including an automation-compatible transfection methodology that can be used to gain entry of oligonucleotides, proteins, peptides and other non-permeable molecules (e.g., some small organic compounds) into cells. Electrical stimulation is provided to cells, e.g., neurons or myocytes, in culture through application of pulsed fields directly to the cells in culture. The plate design is used in conjunction with a custom-designed circuit that allows the user to select pulse type, duration, etc. | 02-26-2009 |
Don W.e. Evans, St. Paul, MN US
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20110218385 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort. | 09-08-2011 |
20130303831 | EXPANDABLE BLOOD PUMP FOR CARDIAC SUPPORT - A pump for inducing flow within a vascular system comprises two inlets. The pump has a first configuration for deployment within the vascular system and a second, operable configuration for directing the fluid flow within the vascular system, where the second configuration has a greater diameter than the first configuration. A centrifugal impeller is configured to induce the fluid flow by rotation about an axis of rotation, where the flow is in a direction generally transverse to the impeller's axis of rotation. | 11-14-2013 |
Don W. E. Evans, St. Paul, MN US
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20110218383 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER AND POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured for variable form factors to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218384 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort. | 09-08-2011 |
20120004519 | Motion Cancellation of Optical Input Signals for Physiological Pulse Measurement - A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression. | 01-05-2012 |
20120130153 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort. | 05-24-2012 |
Douglas L. Evans, Andover, MN US
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20110301584 | LASER TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. | 12-08-2011 |
20120157981 | ABLATION DEVICE - An ablation device comprises a balloon having an open proximal end and a closed distal end. A cylindrical tube extends into the balloon through the proximal end. An end support member is positioned at the distal end of the balloon. The end support member comprises a cylindrical portion facing the proximal end of the balloon. The cylindrical portion is received within a bore at the distal end of the tube. A seal is formed between the proximal end of the balloon and the cylindrical tube. | 06-21-2012 |
20130250984 | LASER ELEMENT HAVING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE JACKET - A laser element includes a laser rod and a thermally conductive jacket on an exterior surface of the laser rod. The thermally conductive jacket assists in dissipating heat generated in the laser rod during the application of pump energy to the laser rod. | 09-26-2013 |
20130250985 | LASER SYSTEM CHILLER - A laser system includes a laser element, a pump source configured to input light to the laser element, a first cooling circuit and a second cooling circuit. The first cooling circuit includes a first pump configured to drive a first flow of cooling liquid through a first fluid pathway, a first primary heat exchanger configured to cool the first flow of cooling liquid, and a laser element heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the laser element using the first flow of cooling liquid. The second cooling circuit includes a second pump configured to drive a flow of cooling liquid through a second fluid pathway, a second primary heat exchanger configured to cool the second flow of cooling liquid, and a pump source heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the pump source using the first and second flows of cooling liquid. | 09-26-2013 |
20150045779 | LASER TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of a laser ablation system include a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is disposed within the balloon. A light dispenser at a distal end of the laser fiber deliver laser light through the balloon. A central axis of the balloon is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The balloon has a variable transparency such that the transmission of laser light through the balloon is non-uniform along the central axis. Accordingly, an energy of laser light transmitted from the light dispenser through the balloon to the targeted tissue varies due to the variable transparency of the balloon. | 02-12-2015 |
Edward B. Evans, St. Louis, MO US
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20090101085 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A WATER HEATER - A control for a water heater is provided that comprises a pressure switch for sensing a predetermined level of airflow sufficient for maintaining proper burner operation, and a temperature sensing means for sensing the temperature of the water in the tank. The control further comprises a processor for controlling the operation of the burner to maintain the water temperature above a predetermined value. When the processor receives a signal from the pressure switch or temperature switch indicating a malfunction, the processor shuts down the burner and subsequently attempts to restart the burner. The processor will lock-out further burner operation after a predetermined number of consecutive shut downs occurs, and will communicate any malfunction information to a remote display device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090261767 | Universal apparatus and method for configurably controlling a heating or cooling system - A system controller is disclosed that includes a communication means for transmitting and receiving information from an installed blower motor controller, and a removable memory device connected to the system controller. The removable memory device includes system parameter information stored thereon that relates to the particular heating or cooling system, where the system parameter information includes at least motor related parameters relating to the operation of one or more types of blower motors. The system controller further includes a processor configured to receive via the communication means the communication of identifying information from the blower motor controller that identifies the type of blower motor installed in the system. The processor is configured to retrieve motor related parameters corresponding to the specific identified blower motor controller from the memory device, and to send said corresponding motor related parameters to the blower motor controller. | 10-22-2009 |
20100116227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A WATER HEATER - A control for a water heater is provided that comprises a pressure switch for sensing a predetermined level of airflow sufficient for maintaining proper burner operation, and a temperature sensing means for sensing the temperature of the water in the tank. The control further comprises a processor for controlling the operation of the burner to maintain the water temperature above a predetermined value. When the processor receives a signal from the pressure switch or temperature switch indicating a malfunction, the processor shuts down the burner and subsequently attempts to restart the burner. The processor will lock-out further burner operation after a predetermined number of consecutive shut downs occurs, and will communicate any malfunction information to a remote display device. | 05-13-2010 |
20100300377 | WATER HEATER APPARATUS WITH DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL - An apparatus for a water heater is configured to control heating operation of a water heater to maintain a desired water temperature. The various embodiments comprise a sensor that provides an output indicative of the sensed temperature of water in a water heater, and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller is operable to initiate a present call for heat where the sensed temperature is a predetermined amount below a set-point temperature. The controller is also configured to determine whether a prior call for heat occurred within a predetermined elapsed time period preceding the present call for heat, and to respond thereto by delaying the start of heating operation in the present call for heat until one of a predetermined time period or a predetermined sensed temperature change has occurred. | 12-02-2010 |
20110066289 | UNIVERSAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURABLY CONTROLLING A HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM - A system controller is disclosed that includes a communication means for transmitting and receiving information from an installed blower motor controller, and a removable memory device connected to the system controller. The removable memory device includes system parameter information stored thereon that relates to the particular heating or cooling system, where the system parameter information includes at least motor related parameters relating to the operation of one or more types of blower motors. The system controller further includes a processor configured to receive via the communication means the communication of identifying information from the blower motor controller that identifies the type of blower motor installed in the system. The processor is configured to retrieve motor related parameters corresponding to the specific identified blower motor controller from the memory device, and to send said corresponding motor related parameters to the blower motor controller. | 03-17-2011 |
20120227682 | Systems and Methods for Controlling a Water Heater - A control system for a water heater generally includes a water heater controller configured to receive upper and lower sensor temperatures associated with water in the respective upper and lower portions of the tank. The water heater controller is configured to determine a value indicative of a portion of water in the tank at a desired set-point temperature as a function of the upper sensor temperature, the lower sensor temperature, and the desired set-point temperature. The water heater controller is configured to wirelessly transmit at least one signal indicative of said value indicative of the portion of water in the tank at the desired set-point temperature. A user interface includes a plurality of selectively illuminated segmented portions. The user interface is configured to receive said value from the water heater controller and to selectively illuminate a number of segmented portions representative of said value. | 09-13-2012 |
20130030576 | Load Reduction Based on Percentage Change in Energy Price - A thermostatic controller is configured for curtailing load when energy price rate is high. One or more energy price rates received by a receiver device are stored in an electronic memory. A microprocessor is operable to select from the one or more energy price rates the lowest energy price rate received within a given time period for establishing a base energy price rate. The microprocessor is operable to determine if the energy price rate for a present time period exceeds the base energy price rate by more than a first percentage or multiplier factor of the base energy price rate. In response to an energy price rate that exceeds the base energy price rate by more than the first percentage or multiplier factor, the microprocessor is configured to select a first temperature offset corresponding to the first percentage or multiplier factor and change the set point temperature by the first temperature offset. | 01-31-2013 |
20140075967 | Climate Control Systems, and Methods Relating Thereto - A climate control system generally includes a conditioning system for controlling air conditions of a space and a drain fitting coupling a condensate drain line to an air circulation unit of the conditioning system. The drain fitting includes multiple sensors configured to detect a water level in the air circulation unit relative to the drain fitting, and to output a signal to a controller indicative of contact with water. The controller is then configured to output a signal to a thermostat of the conditioning system upon determining that the water level is indicative of the drain line being plugged or blocked. The climate control system may also include a remote service provider system that allows remote interaction with the conditioning system. | 03-20-2014 |
20140236362 | Load Reduction Based on Percentage Change in Energy Price - A thermostatic controller generally includes a transceiver configured to receive a signal that includes an energy price rate for a given time period, and an electronic memory device in which one or more energy price rates received by the transceiver are stored. A microprocessor is configured to select the lowest energy price rate received within a given time period for establishing a base energy price rate; determine if the energy price rate for a present time period exceeds the base energy price rate by more than a first percentage or multiplier factor of the base energy price rate; and respond to an energy price rate that exceeds the base energy price rate by more than the first percentage or multiplier factor by transmitting a signal via the transceiver to an energy consuming appliance indicating that the energy consuming appliance should be in an off state and/or to one or more ceiling fans to activate, deactivate and/or change speed of the one or more ceiling fans. | 08-21-2014 |
Erik Dylan Evans, Gardnerville, NV US
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20100103627 | PLUGGABLE BASES WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF REDUNDANCY - Apparatus includes a plurality of terminal base assemblies each having at least one module, at least some of the plurality of terminal base assemblies having varying levels of redundancy in the at least one module, the plurality of terminal base assemblies being connected together by circuitry within each of the plurality of terminal base assemblies. | 04-29-2010 |
Geoffrey D. Evans, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100030592 | TRANSMITTING INFORMATION FROM A MOBILE DEVICE TO A POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE - A mobile device includes a light source and a light source controller. Data to be transmitted to a point of sale or point of use is obtained by the mobile device, and the light source controller controls the light emitted by the light source to emit light in a blinking pattern that simulates light that would be reflected to a laser scanner when a laser scanner is reading a barcode corresponding to the data to be transmitted. The light, emitted in the blinking pattern, is detected by a laser scanner which then decodes the data represented by the blinking pattern to obtain the data transmitted from the mobile device. | 02-04-2010 |
Hank Evans, Clinton, IA US
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20090217943 | In-line stripping apparatus and method therefor - A method for stripping paint hangers in a paint conveyor system. The system comprising a plurality of operation stages for operating on articles coupled to the paint hangers, and with the paint hangers supported from at least one conveyor line. The method comprising: Performing operations on articles at operation stages, while paint hangers are supported from the conveyor line, removing the articles from the paint hangers following completion of performing of operations on the articles, performing in-line stripping process on the hangers, and returning stripped paint hangers to an initial one of the operation stages following the stripping process. | 09-03-2009 |
James A. Evans, Tallulah, LA US
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20100013497 | REMOTE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF EARTHEN STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ITS USE - A system and associated method permit remote monitoring of subsurface structure for purposes of early detection and location of hidden anomalies, e.g., water seepage in levees. Anomalies may be due to sand boils or displacement of underlying soil. Representative systems provide continuous monitoring via two complementary means: parallel pairs of ported (leaky) coaxial cables and a fiber optic cable, each pair of coaxial cables associated with a fiber optic cable. A fiber optic system, with associated light source, processor and display, together with an RF system, provides data to a remote location via telemetry or cellular phone, or both. The fiber optic cable(s) allow monitoring of displacement and vibrations within the structure. The ported coaxial cables, with associated RF source, using the same processor, display and telemetry used with the fiber optic sub-system, provide data for monitoring moisture change correlated to changes in the dielectric constant of surrounding material. | 01-21-2010 |
James R. Evans, Apple Valley, MN US
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20110177190 | BLUNT EDGE DOUGH CUTTER - A dough cutting apparatus is suitable for cutting a sheet of dough. The dough cutting apparatus includes a structure defining a blunt dough engaging portion. The present invention can be embodied in a number of different ways, including a wheel cutter, a rotary drum cutter, a reciprocating head cutter, or another cutter. | 07-21-2011 |
20140037810 | Blunt Edge Dough Cutter - A dough cutting apparatus is suitable for cutting a sheet of dough. The dough cutting apparatus includes a structure defining a blunt dough engaging portion. The present invention can be embodied in a number of different ways, including a wheel cutter, a rotary drum cutter, a reciprocating head cutter, or another cutter. | 02-06-2014 |
20140352510 | Blunt Edge Dough Cutter - A dough cutting apparatus is suitable for cutting a sheet of dough. The dough cutting apparatus includes a structure defining a blunt dough engaging portion. The present invention can be embodied in a number of different ways, including a wheel cutter, a rotary drum cutter, a reciprocating head cutter, or another cutter. | 12-04-2014 |
Jay T. Evans, Hamilton, MN US
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20110257113 | Method for Inducing a Trif-Bias - The use of a selected aminoalkyl glusoaminide 4-phosphate (AGP) CRX-547 to induce a TRIF biased response in a human system, which results in reduced levels of MyD88-dependent cytokines relative to the MyD88-dependent cytokines induced by its diastereomer AGP CRX-527. | 10-20-2011 |
Jeffrey C. Evans, St. Michael, MN US
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20080280008 | Soy Cotyledon Fibers and Methods For Producing Fibers - The disclosure relates to methods for producing treated aqueous soy cotyledon fiber suspensions and to the resultant aqueous soy cotyledon fiber suspensions. In some embodiments, the methods involve treating an aqueous soy cotyledon fiber suspension with both an oxidizing agent and a base in any order. The disclosure also relates to use of the treated aqueous soy cotyledon suspensions in preparing foods and beverages. | 11-13-2008 |
20100099857 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PURIFIED REBAUDIOSIDE A COMPOSITIONS USING SOLVENT/ANTISOLVENT CRYSTALLIZATION - The invention provides methods of purifying rebaudioside A from a mixture comprising glycosides of the plant | 04-22-2010 |
20110087011 | SEPARATION OF REBAUDIOSIDE A FROM STEVIA GLYCOSIDES USING CHROMATOGRAPHY - Disclosed are methods for the chromatographic separation of rebaudioside A from stevioside in glycoside solutions that are derived from stevia. The chromatographic separation may be an adsorb/desorb type of chromatographic separation or a fractionation type of chromatographic separation. | 04-14-2011 |
20120009320 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MONATIN AND CALCIUM - Calcium-containing monatin compositions exhibit an enhanced sweetnessas compared to comparable compositions containing monatin in the absence of calcium. Due to the enhanced sweetness from monatin in combination with calcium, less monatin is required to achieve a particular sweetness level than would be needed in the absence of calcium. The calcium-containing monatin compositions include food products and beverages. | 01-12-2012 |
20120076899 | SHELF STABLE MONATIN SWEETENED BEVERAGE - A shelf stable beverage composition which comprises a liquid having a reduced dissolved O | 03-29-2012 |
Jeffrey M. Evans, Omaha, NE US
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20100275930 | Two-color mouth guard and the method of making the same - A plastic athletic mouth guard with one wing section thereof having a first color and the other wing section thereof having a second color. The mouth guard is formed by a 2-shot injection molding process. | 11-04-2010 |
20120090625 | MOUTH GUARD - A mouth guard comprising an arcuate body member positionable between the teeth of a user. The body member includes an incisor portion for confronting the incisors of the user and a pair of molar portions for confronting the molars of the user. Each said molar portion includes a hollow region. The hollow region may extend through its respective molar portion. Alternatively, the hollow region is contained within the body member and may also be air tight. The hollow region could also be a blind cavity. A resilient member, such as a spring or foam material, may be disposed within the hollow region. A bladder may be disposed in the hollow region, such as an air bladder or a bladder containing gel. A resilient member, such as a spring or foam material, may be disposed within the bladder. The bladder may be formed of a translucent or transparent material. | 04-19-2012 |
20120124720 | IMPACT SENSING DEVICE AND HELMET INCORPORATING THE SAME - An impact sensing device including a plurality of accelerometers orthogonally oriented with respect to each other and attachable at a body location, each capable of producing a signal indicative of an impact. An integrated circuit is configured to determine the magnitude and direction of the impact based on the signals and operative to activate an indicator when the magnitude exceeds a selected threshold based on the direction of the impact. A head injury coefficient is determined based on the magnitude and a duration of the impact, and the threshold level of acceleration is expressed in terms of a head injury coefficient value. The head injury coefficient value is determined by empirically correlating a head injury coefficient measured at the body location and a head injury coefficient measured at the center of mass of a human head resulting from an impact. | 05-24-2012 |
20130074248 | IMPACT SENSING DEVICE AND HELMET INCORPORATING THE SAME - An impact sensing device including a plurality of accelerometers orthogonally oriented with respect to each other and attachable at a body location, each capable of producing signals indicative of impacts. An integrated circuit is configured to determine the magnitude and direction of the impacts based on the signals and operative to activate an indicator when the magnitude exceeds a first threshold based on the direction of the impact and when the magnitude exceeds a second threshold more than a selected number of times. A head injury coefficient is determined based on the magnitude and a duration of the impact, and the threshold level of acceleration is expressed in terms of a head injury coefficient value, which is determined by empirically correlating a head injury coefficient measured at the body location and a head injury coefficient measured at the center of mass of a human head resulting from an impact. | 03-28-2013 |
20130104913 | Mouth Guard with Breathing and Drinking Aperture | 05-02-2013 |
20150083139 | MOUTH GUARD WITH BREATHING AND DRINKING APERTURE - A mouth guard includes a pair of spaced-apart molar receiving members with an inner wall extending therebetween. The inner wall is configured for insertion between a user's lips and teeth. An outer wall is configured to confront an exterior surface of the user's lips. A conduit extends between the inner and outer walls and includes a passage formed therethrough. The passage extends through the inner wall between the molar receiving members and extends through the outer wall whereby a user may breathe or drink through the passage. | 03-26-2015 |
Jesse R. Evans, Inman, SC US
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20110173747 | Adjustable drain assembly - An adjustable drain assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base that has a concave inner pivoting surface and a top surface. An upper member is present and has a bottom surface located above the top surface. The upper member may have a concave inner pivoting surface. A pivot component may be present and have a convex outer pivoting surface that engages the concave inner pivoting surface of the base and upper member. The pivot component may be configured for engagement with a cover member. The base may have a pipe engagement surface for engagement with a pipe that is located completely below the pivot component. | 07-21-2011 |
John Evans, Pownal, VT US
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20100268292 | HERMETICALLY SEALED WET ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A hermetically sealed wet electrolytic capacitor includes a hermetically sealed case, a cathode, an anode, and an insulator between the anode and the cathode to provide electrical insulation between the anode and the cathode. An electrolytic solution is disposed within the case. A first terminal is electrically connected to the anode and a second terminal is electrically connected to the cathode. The cathode comprises a metal substrate having an alloy layer formed with a noble metal and a noble metal/base metal electrode element layer electrochemically deposited thereon. The electrolytic solution has a conductivity between 10 and 60 mS/cm. The capacitor may be used in an implantable device. | 10-21-2010 |
Joyce L. Evans, Chestertown, MD US
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20100221286 | Modified live aeromonas hydrophila vaccine for aquatic animals - Safe and effective live vaccines against | 09-02-2010 |
Kahn C. Evans, Rochester, MN US
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20110172968 | DISTRIBUTED PERFORMANCE COUNTERS - A plurality of first performance counter modules is coupled to a plurality of processing cores. The plurality of first performance counter modules is operable to collect performance data associated with the plurality of processing cores respectively. A plurality of second performance counter modules are coupled to a plurality of L2 cache units, and the plurality of second performance counter modules are operable to collect performance data associated with the plurality of L2 cache units respectively. A central performance counter module may be operable to coordinate counter data from the plurality of first performance counter modules and the plurality of second performance modules, the a central performance counter module, the plurality of first performance counter modules, and the plurality of second performance counter modules connected by a daisy chain connection. | 07-14-2011 |
20110219208 | MULTI-PETASCALE HIGHLY EFFICIENT PARALLEL SUPERCOMPUTER - A Multi-Petascale Highly Efficient Parallel Supercomputer of 100 petaOPS-scale computing, at decreased cost, power and footprint, and that allows for a maximum packaging density of processing nodes from an interconnect point of view. The Supercomputer exploits technological advances in VLSI that enables a computing model where many processors can be integrated into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each ASIC computing node comprises a system-on-chip ASIC utilizing four or more processors integrated into one die, with each having full access to all system resources and enabling adaptive partitioning of the processors to functions such as compute or messaging I/O on an application by application basis, and preferably, enable adaptive partitioning of functions in accordance with various algorithmic phases within an application, or if I/O or other processors are underutilized, then can participate in computation or communication nodes are interconnected by a five dimensional torus network with DMA that optimally maximize the throughput of packet communications between nodes and minimize latency. | 09-08-2011 |
Kelvyn Evans, Waikoloa, HI US
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20090269716 | Oral Health Measurement Clamping Probe, System and Method - Devices, systems, and methods determine the health of oral objects by providing objective measurements using a detachable probe body. The detachable probe body may isolate reusable system components (including an electromagnetic signal detection, signal transmission, energy generation, and or energy transmitting components) from the oral cavity, optionally by encasing at least a portion of one or more of these components in a sheath or the like. A window of the probe body maintains sterile isolation and transmits electromagnetic energy to and/or signals from the oral object. Accuracy can be enhanced by a clamp or other structure for engaging a surface of the oral object so as to maintain a fixed alignment between the signal receiver and the oral object. | 10-29-2009 |
Kyle H. Evans, Washoe Valley, NV US
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20110086695 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CASCADING STYLE MATCHING GAME - A gaming system selects and displays one of a plurality of symbol blocks in each of a plurality of block positions, wherein each of the selected blocks includes at least one partial symbol. Each partial symbol has at least one complementary partial symbol which, when arranged in a designated spatial relationship with one another, form a complete matching symbol. If any of the partial symbols on the selected blocks create a complete matching symbol, the gaming system provides at least one award to the player. Each matching block which includes any portion of a complete matching symbol is then removed, creating an empty block position. The gaming system then fills the empty block position by either shifting a displayed block into the empty block position or by selecting a new block. The gaming system repeats this process until no complete matching symbols are formed. | 04-14-2011 |
20140094260 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INCREMENTAL WAGERING GAME - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming device which enables a player to purchase the game in stages. The gaming device enables the player to place a first wager for a play of the game. After receiving the first wager, the gaming device randomly generates and displays a first outcome, determines whether the displayed first outcome includes any winning symbol combinations, and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. Thereafter, the gaming device offers the player the opportunity to make a second wager for the play of the game. If the second wager is placed, the gaming device generates and displays the second outcome while the first outcome remains displayed. The gaming device evaluates the displayed second outcome in combination with the displayed first outcome to determine whether any winning symbol combinations are displayed and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. | 04-03-2014 |
Kyle Hayden Evans, Washoe Valley, NV US
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20110111824 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INCREMENTAL WAGERING GAME - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming device which enables a player to purchase the game in stages or increments. The gaming device enables the player to place a first wager for a play of the game. After receiving the first wager, the gaming device randomly generates and displays a first outcome. The gaming device evaluates the displayed first outcome to determine whether the displayed outcome includes any winning symbol combinations. The gaming device provides the player with any awards associated with any determined winning symbol combinations. After providing the player with any awards based on the displayed first outcome, the gaming device offers the player the opportunity to make a second wager for the play of the game. If the second wager is placed, the gaming device generates and displays the second outcome, while the first outcome remains displayed. The gaming device evaluates the displayed second outcome in combination with the displayed first outcome to determine whether any winning symbol combinations are displayed. The gaming device provides the player with any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. If the player chooses not to make the second wager for the play of the game, the play of the game terminates. In this manner, the present disclosure enables a player to decide when to continue building on an outcome that is good and when to stop the play of the game. | 05-12-2011 |
Leslie Mae Evans, Cape Elizabeth, ME US
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20090049577 | Distribution and recovery of fashion-related products - A method for distributing and recovering fashion-related products includes providing fashion-related products made from a recyclable material, causing the products to be distributed to consumers, accepting return of the products that have been used by consumers, and causing the used products to be recycled. | 02-26-2009 |
Mark Evans, Fort Lee, NJ US
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20100168528 | IDENTIFYING THE LEVEL OF FETAL RISK DURING LABOR - A method for identifying the level of fetal risk during labor comprises monitoring at least each of the concurrent clinical parameters of (a) FHR, (b) baseline FHR variability, (c) FHR accelerations, (d) FHR decelerations, and (e) maternal uterine activity, to determine whether each parameter independently exhibits at least one non-reassuring characteristic, and indicating a present level of risk to the fetus corresponding to the number of the concurrent clinical parameters (a) through (e) that are simultaneously, independently non-reassuring. An apparatus for implementing the method comprises at least one computer operative to receive input signals indicative of at least FHR and maternal uterine activity in a patient. The computer is operative to determine from the FHR baseline FHR variability, FHR accelerations, and FHR decelerations, to determine when any one or more of the parameters (a) through (e) each exhibit at least one non-reassuring characteristic, and to determine a present level of risk to the fetus corresponding to the number of the parameters (a) through (e) that are simultaneously, independently non-reassuring. At least one output operatively connected to the at least one computer indicates the determined present level of risk to the fetus. | 07-01-2010 |
20130035868 | METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE EXTENT OF HUMAN-INTRODUCED VARIABILITY IN MEDICAL TEST DATA - A method for quantifying the extent of human-introduced variability in medical test data relative to one or more standards for comparable medical tests, the method comprising the following steps: providing user medical test data; comparing the user medical test data against one or more standards for comparable medical tests to determine the extent of deviation of the user medical test data from the one or more standards; and generating a variability-value corresponding to the maximum absolute percentage deviation of the user medical test data from the one or more standards over a predefined operating range of values for the one or more standards. | 02-07-2013 |
Mark Evans, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20090161577 | Method and System for De-Sychronizing Link State Message Refreshes - A node having a memory storing a network topology and a routing table. The node also having a processing device programmed to generate a link state message and during the generating of the link state message, set a value of an age field of the link state message to a random value. | 06-25-2009 |
Mark P. Evans, Annandale, NJ US
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20090074167 | Prepaid services with security provisions to protect against unauthorized use - A method and apparatus for providing a telecommunication service is disclosed wherein a call associated with a first prepaid services account identifier is received from a user. An offer is provided to the user to initiate a replacement service for the first prepaid services account identifier and, upon receiving an indication of an acceptance of the offer from the user, a replacement codeword associated with the first prepaid services account identifier is established. The call associated with the first prepaid services account may be any type of communication, including a telephone call, a message delivered via the internet, or any other voice or data message. Upon receipt of the codeword from the user, a second prepaid services account identifier is established and, in one implementation, the first prepaid services account identifier is deactivated. | 03-19-2009 |
Martin E. Evans, Richmond, KY US
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20100311109 | NON-CONTACT METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING CHANGES IN THE DYNAMICS OF MICROBIAL POPULATIONS - A method for quantifying an amount of a viable microorganism includes subjecting a fluid sample suspected of containing a viable microorganism to a temperature change, and correlating the temperature history of the fluid sample to the amount of the viable microorganism contained in the fluid sample. The method may include the steps of bringing, the fluid sample to a first temperature, and transferring the fluid sample to a second temperature that is different than the first temperature. After the step of transferring, next is the step of measuring a temperature change in the fluid sample over a predetermined period of time. The temperature change may then be correlated to the amount of the viable microorganism contained in the fluid sample. The method finds use in a variety of applications, including evaluation of compositions or compounds potentially having microbicidal, microbiostatic, or growth enhancing properties. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael A. Evans, Wilmington, DE US
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20110190423 | Adhesive Compositions - The invention is directed to composition, preparation and use of composite materials based on an adhesive with solids levels above 45% by weight that contain stable polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resins (PAE resins) of solids greater than 40% where the relative high solids of the PAE enables the high solids content of the adhesive. Furthermore, at least 45% of the solids portion of the adhesive is made up of a combination of the solids of the PAE resin and the solids of the protein source. The invention is also directed an adhesive comprised of the PAE in combination with a soy protein source. The invention is also directed toward use of the adhesive in composite materials and in particular wood containing composite materials, and more specifically wood fiber or particle based composites. | 08-04-2011 |
20110293934 | Protein Adhesive Formulations with Amine-Epichlorohydrin and Isocyanate Additives - Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an AE adduct component and an isocyanate component. Also disclosed is a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention. | 12-01-2011 |
Mike Evans, Boise, ID US
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20080288633 | NETWORK DEVICE TRACKING USING A NETWORK DEVICE SERVER - Systems and methods for tracking devices that are connected to physical communication ports of a network device server. In one example embodiment, a method includes detecting the connection of a device to a physical communication port of a device server; determining whether the device has been assigned an NCC; if the device has not been assigned an NCC, assigning an unassigned NCC to the device; and mapping the device's assigned NCC to the physical communication port. | 11-20-2008 |
Nathan D. Evans, Savage, MN US
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20100128455 | FARADAY CAGE FOR CAMERA - A camera includes an electrically conductive housing defined by exterior walls and an interior cavity. The exterior walls of the housing have a lens opening and a connector opening formed therein. An imaging device is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and communicates with the lens opening. A printed wiring board (PWB) is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing separating the imaging device from the connector opening. The PWB has an electrically conductive chassis plane operatively connected to the exterior walls of the housing so that the chassis plane and the housing form at least a partial Faraday cage around the imaging device. | 05-27-2010 |
Patrick J. Evans, Seattle, AL US
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20110236136 | BIOREMEDIATION PROCESS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS - A method is provided for stimulating anaerobic degradation of a subsurface contaminant, comprising the steps of vaporizing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to form a treating gas and directing the treating gas to at least one subsurface injection site that includes the subsurface contaminant; wherein the treating gas stimulates anaerobic degradation of at least a portion of the subsurface contaminant. | 09-29-2011 |
Paul Evans, Miami, OK US
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20110277639 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZED ACID GAS AND TOXIC METAL CONTROL IN GASIFIER PRODUCED GASES - An apparatus and method is presented for removing acid gases and other trace contaminants to very low levels in combustible gases generated from thermal gasification of biomass or refuse-derived fuels. The invention includes optimization of geometric variables, temperature and pressure set points via use of a pressurized bubbling fluidized bed reactor to convert granular raw (non-activated) sorbents and auto-generated biochar sorbents) into activated, highly dispersed, and ideally sized particles for removing acid gases and toxic metals. The system can incorporate a generated gas cooler, a gas-sorbent contact chamber or zone, and a novel filter (with or without additional gas cooling and residence time stages). | 11-17-2011 |
20110308155 | Producing Low Tar Gases in a Multi-Stage Gasifier - A system for gasifying solid matter uses multiple stages to produce low-tar combustible gas includes a first reactor having a fluidized bed to produce hydrogen containing gas, pyrolysis vapors, tars, and char particles at temperature less than the exit of the second reactor and a higher temperature partial oxidation combustor zones. A second reactor includes a higher temperature partial oxidation zone to activate hydrogen and cause cracking of aromatic ring compounds, a co-flow moving granular bed with a char gasification stage to catalyze tar reduction, and control char residence time, and a media screen comprising a parallel wire screen substantially vertically oriented supporting granular media. | 12-22-2011 |
Paul Evans, Chapin, SC US
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20100310034 | NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY PROTECTIVE BOTTOM GRID - A protector bottom grid for a nuclear fuel assembly that includes three laterally staggered and horizontally oriented protrusions that extend into the fuel rod cell of a support grid below a vertically oriented spring. The three staggered protrusions extend into the cell a distance that maintains a space between the protrusions and the fuel rod. The vertically oriented spring biases the fuel rod against a dimple extending from the opposite cell wall that is at an elevation just above the spring. The protrusions below the spring trap incoming debris in the area of the fuel rod end cap and protect the fuel rod cladding from fretting. | 12-09-2010 |
20130272482 | PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY GRID - A nuclear pressurized water reactor fuel assembly grid that has a plurality of spring-like, resilient, cantilevered members that extend, substantially adjacent each other, from a wall of a grid cell that supports the fuel rods, into the support cell, with a distal end of each member being compressed by the fuel rod passing through the cell so as to exert a lateral force on the fuel rod. The plurality of cantilevered members replace conventional dimples employed in fuel assembly grid support cells. | 10-17-2013 |
Paul G. Evans, Madison, WI US
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20080276979 | SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides nanowires and nanoribbons that are well suited for use in thermoelectric applications. The nanowires and nanoribbons are characterized by a periodic longitudinal modulation, which may be a compositional modulation or a strain-induced modulation. The nanowires are constructed using lithographic techniques from thin semiconductor membranes, or “nanomembranes.” | 11-13-2008 |
20080315253 | FRONT AND BACKSIDE PROCESSED THIN FILM ELECTRONIC DEVICES - This invention provides methods for fabricating thin film electronic devices with both front- and backside processing capabilities. Using these methods, high temperature processing steps may be carried out during both frontside and backside processing. The methods are well-suited for fabricating back-gate and double-gate field effect transistors, double-sided bipolar transistors and 3D integrated circuits. | 12-25-2008 |
20100327355 | FRONT AND BACKSIDE PROCESSED THIN FILM ELECTRONIC DEVICES - This invention provides thin film devices that have been processed on their front- and backside. The devices include an active layer that is sufficiently thin to be mechanically flexible. Examples of the devices include back-gate and double-gate field effect transistors, double-sided bipolar transistors and 3D integrated circuits. | 12-30-2010 |
20110100411 | SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides nanowires and nanoribbons that are well suited for use in thermoelectric applications. The nanowires and nanoribbons are characterized by a periodic compositional longitudinal modulation. The nanowires are constructed using lithographic techniques from thin semiconductor membranes, or “nanomembranes.” | 05-05-2011 |
20140024202 | SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides nanowires and nanoribbons that are well suited for use in thermoelectric applications. The nanowires and nanoribbons are characterized by a periodic compositional longitudinal modulation. The nanowires are constructed using lithographic techniques from thin semiconductor membranes, or “nanomembranes.” | 01-23-2014 |
20140203826 | FUNCTIONALIZED ZNO OR ZNO ALLOY FILMS EXHIBITING HIGH ELECTRON MOBILITY - Functionalized films are provided comprising a film of ZnO or ZnO alloy disposed over a supporting substrate and a layer of organic molecules comprising terminal carboxylic acid linkage groups, wherein the organic molecules are bound to a surface of the film of ZnO or ZnO alloy via the terminal carboxylic acid linkage groups. Thin film transistors comprising the functionalized films are also provided. The functionalized films may be formed using polycrystalline ZnO and saturated fatty acids, such as stearic acid. | 07-24-2014 |
Paul M. Evans, Chapin, SC US
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20100020916 | NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY GRID - An elongated through-grid split sleeve is used to secure a nuclear fuel assembly spacer grid axially within a fuel assembly. The split sleeve has windows extending along an axial dimension equal to the height of the cell walls through which control rod guide thimbles extend with the sleeve having an overall axial dimension that extends the sleeve above and below the cell walls. The sleeve is inserted into the guide thimble tube openings of a welded spacer grid assembly by squeezing the split sleeve to collapse its diameter to fit into the opening. The collapsed sleeve is inserted into the opening and then released when in position, thus locking it into position within the grid. The spacer grid assembly is then assembled into the fuel assembly skeleton structure and secured into position by welding the split sleeves to the guide thimble tubes. | 01-28-2010 |
20110002435 | NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT GRID - A nuclear fuel assembly support grid formed from an array of a plurality of orthogonally arranged straps in an egg-crate configuration with angled trailing and/or leading edges that are designed to break the correlation of vortices shed from the edges of the grid straps by varying the phase of the vortices to avoid resonant vibration of the straps. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002436 | NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT GRID - A nuclear fuel assembly support grid formed from an array of a plurality of orthogonally arranged straps in an egg-crate configuration with angled trailing and/or leading edges that are designed to break the correlation of vortices shed from the edges of the grid straps by varying the phase of the vortices to avoid resonant vibration of the straps. | 01-06-2011 |
Paul Marcus Evans, Chapin, SC US
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20110200160 | SPLIT SPRING ANTI-FRETTING FUEL ROD SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A nuclear fuel assembly grid having a vertical, elongated, split spring on each wall of the cells that support fuel rods to provide eight, co-planar, point contacts of support for the fuel rod. | 08-18-2011 |
20110216873 | PROTECTIVE GRID ATTACHMENT - A fuel assembly for a pressurized water reactor that has a protective grid attached to the bottom nozzle through a spacer insert captured between a control rod guide thimble end plug and the bottom nozzle. A thimble screw attaches the bottom nozzle to the control rod guide thimble end plug through a central opening in the spacer insert. The control rod guide thimble end plug is provided with a raised annular boss that encircles the thimble screw shank and rests against the upper surface of the bottom nozzle through the opening in the spacer insert. The opening in the spacer insert is large enough to provide both an axial and radial clearance between the spacer insert and the end plug to accommodate differences in thermal expansion. | 09-08-2011 |
20140029713 | NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY - A fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor that employs dissimilar materials for the fuel assembly grid and the control rod guide thimbles. The guide thimbles are secured to the grid employing a through grid cell sleeve that is welded to the grid and spot weld rings that are secured over the sleeve and welded directly to the guide tube through windows in the sleeve. | 01-30-2014 |
Raymond Geraint Evans, Lafayette, IN US
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20090293476 | Fuel control system for limiting turbocharger speed - A method is provided for operating a turbocharger. The method includes sensing a parameter indicative of a speed of a turbocharger and a parameter indicative of an engine speed. The method also includes determining a first desired engine speed based on the speed of the turbocharger, the engine speed, and a maximum desired speed of the turbocharger. The method further includes regulating a flow of fuel to an engine based on the first desired engine speed. | 12-03-2009 |
Rebecca Evans, Indianola, IA US
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20110023872 | ENTERTAINING NOSE CLIP ASSEMBLY FOR DIAPER CHANGING - A dual function nose clip assembly is provided for use by a person changing another person's diaper. The assembly includes a nose clip with opposite pads for pinching the diaper changer's nostrils closed and an ornamental or whimsical cover. The nose clip assembly minimizes or eliminates smelling of diaper odors by the diaper changer while simultaneously entertaining or distracting the diaper wearer while the diaper is being changed. A cover or ornamental piece disguises the nose clip and may substantially hide the nose clip from view by the diaper wearer. The natural or spring biased nose clip is maintained on the diaper changer's nose without the use of straps or elastic bands extending around their head. | 02-03-2011 |
Reginald Delone Evans, Sumter, SC US
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20090133111 | SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZING PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION AND ACCESS CONTROL - A computerized centralized access management system having an access card with personal identification information, a server in communication an access control computer having an access card reader, an add-on computer program stored in the access control computer to perform a method of reading the access card, retrieving personal identification information, transmitting personal information to the server, receiving an access record and notifying the access control computer whether or not to allow access for the individual according to said access record received from said server. | 05-21-2009 |
20090140045 | PIV card model # 6800 - A computerized centralized access management system having an access card with personal identification information, a server in communication an access control computer having an access card reader, an add-on computer program stored in the access control computer to perform a method of reading the access card, retrieving personal identification information, transmitting personal information to the server, receiving an access record and noticing the access control computer whether or not to allow access for the individual according to said access record received from said server. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard Evans, Columbia, MO US
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20110218116 | BIOMARKERS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - Biomarkers, biomarker panels and methods for diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) are disclosed, using measurement of the expression level of certain polypeptides in a test sample from a subject, including MCP1, IL8, KC, MMP2, MMP3, IL6, MMP1, RANTES, MMP9, IL1B, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein E, DCN, CILP and COMP. Related methods for monitoring OA treatment efficacy, diagnostic reagents, and kits are also described. | 09-08-2011 |
20140155499 | BIOMARKERS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - Biomarkers, biomarker panels and methods for diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) and determining treatment are disclosed, using measurement of the expression level of certain polypeptides in a test sample from a subject, including MCP1, IL8, KC, MMP2, MMP3, Apolipoprotein A1, and Apolipoprotein E. Related methods for monitoring OA treatment efficacy, diagnostic reagents, and kits are also described. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert F. Evans, Mobile, AL US
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20080243088 | Radio frequency identification drug delivery device and monitoring system - A drug delivery device, system and method for identifying a drug contained in the drug delivery device and the amount of the drug administered. The drug delivery device includes at least a first portion and a second portion, in which the portions move relative to one another as a drug contained in the drug delivery device is administered or expelled from the drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that are mounted on each of the portions. At least one active tag is mounted on one of the first and second portions. | 10-02-2008 |
Robert W. Evans US
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20090020287 | Method and apparatus for decreasing drag force of trigger mechanism - Method and apparatus for decreasing drag force in a mechanism for releasing a mandrel is provided. The mandrel is released by a collet, which is controlled by a trigger sleeve. Most of the axial force on the collet is relieved, thereby decreasing the frictional force exerted by the collet on the mandrel after it is released. | 01-22-2009 |
Ronald G. Evans, Carthage, MO US
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20100307424 | Pet accessory - The pet accessory is configurable as either a pet bed or litter box. The base comprises a semi-open enclosure having a closed floor and open top for use as a pet bed when appropriate bedding is installed therein, or as a litter box when pet litter is placed therein. A mat or tray is placed immediately outside the entrance and exit when the accessory is used as a litter box, to capture litter tracked by the pet. An intermediate ventilated cover rests atop the lower enclosure, serving as a tray for holding pet accessories. Finally, a raised lid having a ventilated top panel is placed atop the intermediate cover or tray. An odor filter may be installed with the top panel, in certain embodiments. The accessory may have the appearance of a large decorative pottery vessel or other structure (box, trunk, cabinet, etc.), permitting its placement anywhere in the home. | 12-09-2010 |
Roy L. Evans, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090019954 | CONNECTOR ENABLING MULTIPLE SAMPLING OF SEALED ENVIRONMENT - Connector which provide conduits between a sealed environment and an exterior of the environment includes a housing, a plurality of internal conduits extending from a first side of the housing, each adapted to communicate with a respective sampling device situated in the sealed environment, and a single external conduit extending from a second side of the housing opposite the first side and adapted to communicate with a measurement device exterior of the sealed environment. The housing is constructed to enable each internal conduits to alternatingly align with the external conduit such that each sampling device is able to communicate with the measurement device. By providing a connector which is able to provide a flow passage between multiple sampling devices and a single measurement device, at different times, it is not necessary to enter the sealed environment in order to configure a single sampling device in communication with the measurement device. | 01-22-2009 |
Scott A. Evans, Lenexa, KS US
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20080275848 | System for Generating and Displaying Community Awareness Management Data - A system and method links one or more disparate community awareness management (CAM) datasets for a community awareness program (CAP) with one or more spatial layers to create linked CAM datasets. One or more data attributes common to a CAM dataset and a spatial layer are identified, and the link is defined between the CAM dataset and the spatial layer. The spatial layer and the linked CAM dataset then may be queried using a single input query. Features from the spatial layer and features from the linked CAM dataset that match the query are generated for display. In one embodiment, a system and method manage CAP assets, transactions, interest areas for the CAP, and buffer areas for the CAP. An audience utility enables entering and maintaining audience data for the CAP. A journal utility enables making journal entries for one or more audience members, CAP assets, transactions, and/or other CAM data. A link document utility enables linking one or more documents to CAM data. | 11-06-2008 |
20090055719 | Geographic Management System - A geographic management system (GMS) comprises a web server, a database server, and a map server. A user browser connected to the GMS transmits a search criteria to the web server. The web server transmits the search criteria to the map server. The map server geocodes the search criteria, obtains network data and geospatial data from the database server corresponding to the geocode, and transmits the geocode, the network data, and the geospatial data to the web server. The web server transmits the geocode, the network data, and the geospatial data to the user browser. The network data and the geospatial data are displayed on the user browser as a map displaying network elements of a telecommunication network relative to other network elements, geographic elements, and customers. One or more of the network elements have associated performance elements or sectored performance elements that display performance characteristics or sectored performance characteristics that signify performance attributes associated with the network element. The user browser can navigate through other network data and geospatial data by selecting network elements on the map or by selecting navigation tools or navigation tabs displayed in conjunction with the map. | 02-26-2009 |
20090284530 | CAMPAIGN AWARENESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A campaign management system manages campaign data for one or more campaigns and geospatial data for areas in which the campaigns are directed. The system performs spatial queries, data queries, and/or geocode-based queries, generates maps geographically identifying where campaign events are occurring in the geographic area, and generates feature data for display. Campaign symbology, such as shading, color coding, patterns, icons, or other symbols identify one or more campaign events in the geographic area. | 11-19-2009 |
20130191471 | NOTIFICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - Provided are a computer implemented method, computer program product, and system for providing notifications. A ticket that specifies at least one activity to be performed, a location at which the activity is to be performed, and a period of time in which that activity is to occur is received. A message to be delivered is identified based on the activity, the location, and the period of time, wherein the message describes one or more measures to be taken based on the activity. The identified message describing the one or more measures is delivered to enable at least one of the measures to be taken before the activity occurs in the period of time specified in the ticket. | 07-25-2013 |
Stephen W. Evans, Plymouth, MN US
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20100168728 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tubular catheter body having an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The catheter body has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The catheter also includes an electrode extending from the distal portion of the catheter body, a flow distributor positioned at least partially within distal portion of the catheter body and at least partially overlapping the electrode, and a flow path extending through the catheter body and the flow distributor. The flow path is configured to provide cooling fluid to an external surface of the electrode. | 07-01-2010 |
20140336573 | STEERING ACTUATOR FOR DEFLECTABLE CATHETER - Catheter shaft handles and deflection actuators are disclosed. The actuators include at least one pull wire guide wall and a means for anchoring the proximal portion of a pull wire or of a fiber attached to a pull wire. Each actuator is pivotable relative to the catheter handle housing, and may comprise at least one boss for pivoting the actuator relative to the catheter handle housing. The actuators transfer rotational motion based upon user input on a boss into longitudinal motion of a pull wire. The actuators may include a tensioning mechanism comprising a tension adjustment pin and a pin block, wherein the tension adjustment pin is rotatably attached to the pin block to enable adjustment of tension in a pull wire (e.g., during assembly of the catheter handle). | 11-13-2014 |
Steven L. Evans US
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20090069229 | PLANT-MADE WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) VACCINES, VECTORS AND PLANT CODON OPTIMIZED SEQUENCES - The subject application provides various compositions of matter directed to West Nile virus (WNV) polypeptides and fragments thereof and polynucleotides, vectors and transformed host cells that encode, direct the expression of, or produce WNV polypeptides as set forth herein. Methods of using the polypeptides and polynucleotides for the production of immune responses in individuals or detecting the presence of WNV specific or neutralizing antibodies are also provided herein. | 03-12-2009 |
Steven Lee Evans, Zionsville, IN US
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20100222273 | MODIFIED CRY35 PROTEINS - This invention provides modified, insecticidal Cry35 proteins with enhanced properties as compared to wild-type Cry35 proteins. The modifications to these proteins were based in part on analysis of the atomic coordinates and three-dimensional (3D) structure of the ˜45 kDa 149B1 protein and other proteins in the Cry35 class. The subject invention also includes polynucleotides that encode these modified proteins, and transgenic plants that produce these modified proteins. This invention further provides methods of controlling plant pests, including rootworms, with these modified proteins. The modified proteins of the subject invention include chimeric toxins involving exchanged segments, domains, and motifs as discussed herein. The subject invention also provides methods of modifying Cry35 proteins. | 09-02-2010 |
Thomas Evans, Bettendorf, IA US
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20090058374 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ALTERNATOR - A high efficiency alternator capable of supplying extreme high power output with maximum dissipation of heat. Preferably, the alternator includes dual field coils mounted stationary around a common shaft and dual brushless rotors. The alternator may also include three or more phases, and uniquely wound stator assemblies. The alternator may also include dual, three-phase bridge-type rectifiers and dual voltage regulators. All electrical components are preferably redundant. Air cooling through the interior perimeter of the alternator is preferably provided to cool the housing. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas D. Evans, Opelika, AL US
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20090155594 | DEVICES FOR APPLYING CONDUCTIVE GEL-PADS TO ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODES PRODUCED THEREBY - Described herein are devices for applying conductive gels to electrodes and the gel-laminated electrodes produced thereby. The devices permit the reuse of the electrodes by easily applying fresh gels to them for each subsequent use. In a first example embodiment, all of the components of the laminating device are provided in a single housing. In a second example embodiment, the gel applying and drive components are housed within the device, and a replaceable cartridge houses the gels and the gel delivery components. Also described herein are dispensers for storing and dispensing conductive gels that can be readily applied to and removed from an electrode. | 06-18-2009 |
Thomas J. Evans, Salina, KS US
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20110155031 | Seed Furrow Closing Apparatus - A seed furrow closing wheel has a generally dish-shaped body defined by a central portion and a notched outer flange portion that circumscribes the central portion and projects obliquely outwardly from the plane thereof. The notched flange portion is configured to present a series of circumferentially spaced, non-radial, obliquely projecting teeth that function to fragment and squeeze together opposite sidewalls of the seed furrow when a pair of the wheels are rolled along opposite sides of the furrow outboard of the furrow itself, crumbling the sidewalls and covering the seeds. | 06-30-2011 |
Thomas L. Evans, Mount Vernon, IN US
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20090266991 | METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING TAGGED POLYMERS - In one embodiment, a tagged polymer composition, comprises: a base polymer composition comprising a forensic polymer composition and a dynamic response authentication marker. The forensic polymer composition comprises a marked polymer having a forensic authentication marker. The forensic authentication marker is present in an amount sufficient to be detected by a forensic analytical technique. The dynamic response authentication marker is present in an amount sufficient to be detected by a dynamic response analytical technique and wherein, when tested, the dynamic response authentication marker has a change in mode. | 10-29-2009 |
20120123034 | COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE CONTAINING BRANCHED POLYCARBONATE - A polycarbonate containing composition comprising a peak melt viscosity of at least 8,000 poise when measured using a parallel plate melt rheology test at a heating rate of 10° C./min at a temperature of between about 350° C. to about 450° C., and wherein a molded article of the composition has a UL 94 VO rating at a thickness of 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, or between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm is disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
20130221837 | POLYCARBONATE MADE FROM LOW SULFUR BISPHENOL A AND CONTAINING CONVERIONS MATERIAL CHEMISTRY, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - In one embodiment, a process for producing a bisphenol A product comprises: reacting phenol with acetone in the presence of a sulfur containing promoter to obtain a reaction mixture comprising bisphenol A, phenol, and the promoter; after reacting the phenol with the acetone, cooling to form a crystal stream comprising crystals of bisphenol A and phenol; separating the crystals from the crystal steam; melting the crystals to form a molten stream of bisphenol A, phenol, and sulfur; contacting the molten stream with a base to reduce a sulfur concentration in the molten stream and form a reduced sulfur stream; and removing phenol from the reduced sulfur stream to form a bisphenol A product. | 08-29-2013 |
20130270591 | POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CONVERIONS MATERIAL CHEMISTRY AND HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES, METHODS OF MAKING AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - In some embodiments, a composition comprises a bisphenol-A polycarbonate, wherein a molded article of the bisphenol-A polycarbonate has transmission level greater than or equal to 90.0% at 2.5 mm thickness as measured by ASTM D1003-00 and a yellow index (YI) less than or equal to 1.5 as measured by ASTM D1925. In some embodiments, light emitting device comprises: a lighting element located in a housing. The housing is formed from a plastic composition comprising: the polycarbonate composition and a conversion material. After the conversion material has been exposed to an excitation source, the conversion material has a luminescence lifetime of less than 10 | 10-17-2013 |
20130274392 | COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE CONTAINING BRANCHED POLYCARBONATE - A polycarbonate containing composition comprising a peak melt viscosity of at least 8,000 poise when measured using a parallel plate melt rheology test at a heating rate of 10° C./min at a temperature of between about 350° C. to about 450° C., and wherein a molded article of the composition has a UL 94 VO rating at a thickness of 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, or between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm is disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
20140248483 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THIN WALL HOUSINGS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall articles and articles with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles. | 09-04-2014 |
Timothy R. Evans, Columbus, IN US
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20110005503 | Exhaust gas recirculation valve contaminant removal - An exhaust gas recirculation system including an exhaust gas passageway which routes a flow of exhaust gas from an exhaust gas source to an intake manifold; an exhaust gas passageway valve which controls flow to the intake manifold; a cooling system coupled with the exhaust gas passageway positioned at a location upstream of the exhaust gas source and downstream of the intake manifold and operable to transfer heat from the flow of exhaust gas to a coolant in flow communication with the cooling system; a bypass passageway coupled with the exhaust gas passageway and bypassing the cooling system; a bypass valve operable to control flow through the bypass passageway; at least one valve operation sensor; and a controller operable to control the bypass valve to direct the flow of exhaust gas to the bypass passageway during exhaust gas recirculation based on a signal from the valve operation sensor. | 01-13-2011 |
20130213007 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE CONTAMINANT REMOVAL - An exhaust gas purification system including an exhaust gas passageway which routes a flow of exhaust gas from an exhaust gas source to an intake manifold; an exhaust gas passageway valve which controls flow to the intake manifold; a cooling system coupled with the exhaust passageway positioned at a location upstream of the exhaust gas source and downstream of the intake manifold and operable to transfer heat from the flow of exhaust gas to a coolant in flow communication with the cooling system; a bypass passageway coupled with the exhaust gas passageway and bypassing the cooling system; a bypass valve operable to control flow through the bypass passageway; at least one valve operation sensor; and a controller operable to control the bypass valve to direct the flow of exhaust gas to the bypass passageway during exhaust gas recirculation based on a signal from the valve operation sensor. | 08-22-2013 |
William Evans, Washington, DC US
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20090198675 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING COMMUNITY DEFINED FACETS OR FACET VALUES IN COMPUTER NETWORKS - A database search method and system utilize user community defined facets and facet values for refining searches. The system provides access to a database having a plurality of records in respective categories of information. Each record has one or more facets to the respective category of information. The system enables user input of a search term formed of a first parameter indicative of at least one category of information of the database. In response to the user input, the invention system displays (a) a set of search results, including records from the database of the at least one category of information, and (b) a listing of facets and/or facet values of the records in the search results. The listing of facets and/or facet values serve as suggested additional parameters for further refining the search terms or guiding user navigation of the database. In response to user selection of a facet value from the listing, the system refines the search term resulting in a refined search term formed of the first parameter plus the user selected facet and/or facet value. A search of the database is rerun using the refined search term. The facets and facet values are defined by a computer network community of users over time and through use of the network community portal. Another embodiment is an advertising engine that displays targeted advertisements to the user based on refined search. Another embodiment is a method that utilizes refined search to help the user with navigation of a site (e.g., website or other computer network site) as a component of a GUI. | 08-06-2009 |
William P. Evans, Catonsville, MD US
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20090257542 | Dual loop clock recovery circuit - A clock recovery circuit for digital data transmission includes a delay lock loop having a first loop which generates a phase difference signal which is indicative of a quantized phase difference between a data signal and a clock signal; and a second loop which generates a phase difference signal which is a smooth, continuous function of the phase difference between the data signal and the clock signal, such as a phase difference signal which is proportional to the phase difference. The delay lock loop may include two phase shifters in series, and one or both of these may include a phase interpolator. | 10-15-2009 |
Wind Evans, Barrington, RI US
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20110290797 | High Residence Time Mixing Tank System - A water purification system for continuously disinfecting water in a holding tank that provides uniform mixing and increased residence time. The system comprises a double disinfectant tank for potable water, comprising an inner tank and an outer tank. The inner tank being located wholly within and in the lower portion of the outer tank. The water and disinfectant inlet feeds water directly into the inner tank through a tube extending into the inner tank. The inner tank is sealed off from the outer tank except for limited openings located primarily in the lower half of the inner tank wall. The inlet tube preferably extends at least about 50% of the height of the inner tank, to a point above the location of the limited openings in the lower half of the inner tank. This results in better mixing, especially when the flow through the limited openings is high enough to create turbulent flow, and greater residence time compared to baffled tanks. | 12-01-2011 |