Gilliam, US
Arnold Ricardo Gilliam, Guilford County, NC US
Cathy Lynn Gilliam, Pittsboro, NC US
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20090171881 | Method and Apparatus for Modifying a Process Based on Closed-Loop Feedback - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing a lesson learned through a client application. A lesson learned is information describing a task associated with a project. A rating value for the lesson learned is identified using a predefined level matrix. A workflow notification process is generated to address the lesson learned using a notification manager. The lesson learned is monitored throughout the duration of a project. | 07-02-2009 |
Chad Clinton Gilliam, Centerton, AR US
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20120095853 | METHOD FOR SELF-CHECKOUT WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for purchasing an item using a mobile device is provided. The method includes but is not limited to inputting identification information into the mobile device which identifies the item for purchase and generating an order for the item identified by the identification information. The method also includes but is not limited to displaying on a display of the mobile device an optical machine-readable representation of the order. | 04-19-2012 |
Charles Gilliam, Darien, CT US
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20150088768 | Method and apparatus for dynamically assigning usage rights to digital works - A method, system and computer program product for dynamically assigning usage rights to digital content for use in a system having at least one repository, including specifying a usage right, the usage right specifying an authorized use of digital content and being enforceable by a repository; determining a status of a dynamic condition; and dynamically assigning the usage right to the digital content based on the status of the dynamic condition. | 03-26-2015 |
Charles David Gilliam, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20090275234 | Shielded oilfield electric connector - A high-power, shielded, single-pole electrical connector and method for installing such a connector are disclosed. The connector has a single-pole connector housed within an electrically conductive outer shell. The inner, single-pole connector is electrically insulated from the outer shell. A shielding trap is used to provide electrical contact between the outer shell of the connector and a shielding layer of a shielded electrical supply cable. The inner, single-pole connector may be a male-female type or a lug-type. If a lug-type single-pole connector is used, a dual-shell, cylindrical insulator may be used to provide access to the lug bolts. Such an insulator may be realigned after the lug-bolt access is no longer required so that a complete insulating barrier is provided around the lug-type connector. A variable-angle, lug-type connector may be used. | 11-05-2009 |
20110088258 | Divisional Application for Method Claims - Shielded Oilfield Electric Connector - A high-power, shielded, single-pole electrical connector and method for installing such a connector are disclosed. The connector has a single-pole connector housed within an electrically conductive outer shell. The inner, single-pole connector is electrically insulated from the outer shell. A shielding trap is used to provide electrical contact between the outer shell of the connector and a shielding layer of a shielded electrical supply cable. The inner, single-pole connector may be a male-female type or a lug-type. If a lug-type single-pole connector is used, a dual-shell, cylindrical insulator may be used to provide access to the lug bolts. Such an insulator may be realigned after the lug-bolt access is no longer required so that a complete insulating barrier is provided around the lug-type connector. A variable-angle, lug-type connector may be used. | 04-21-2011 |
20120014779 | DISC PUMP - A pump is disclosed having one or more rotating discs within a housing. The discs have a plurality of relatively small surface perturbations covering at least half of one side of their surface. The perturbations may be recessed or raised. In operation, a boundary layer is formed near the surface of the rotating discs. The fluid within the pump flows in a circular and outward direction, thus moving fluid from a central coaxial inlet to an outlet located at the peripheral wall of the housing. The surface perturbations produce turbulence within the boundary layer during operation. The pump is suitable for pumping liquids with entrained gases, liquids with entrained solids, liquids with both gases and solids, and thick liquids. | 01-19-2012 |
20120129242 | Falling Film Evaporator - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is rapidly expanding, which results in rapid thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. For example, in some applications, it may be desirable to maintain an approximately constant film thickness as the fluid flows over the active region of the surface. The geometry of the flow surface is used to obtain the desired control over the fluid film thickness. The flow surface is the outer surface of a solid with a closed upper end and a lower end that may be open or closed. An open lower end allows for injection of a heated material, which may be used to heat the solid surface. This process may be used to heat the fluid flow surface so that evaporation of the flowing fluid results. A falling film evaporator is one application of the disclosed invention. A carbon capture system using a thin, flowing algae film is another application. Other potential uses of the invention are disclosed as well. | 05-24-2012 |
20130171871 | SHIELDED MULTI-POLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A high-power, shielded, multi-pole electrical connector and method for installing such a connector are disclosed. The connector has separate structure for connecting each line of a multi-pole connector, with this structure housed within an electrically conductive outer shell. The inner connections are electrically insulated and shielded from the outer shell. A shielding trap is used to provide electrical contact between the outer shell of the connector and a shielding layer of a shielded electrical supply cable. The inner structure may be a male-female type or a lug-type connection. In a typical arrangement, a three-pole connector is used to provided a shielded connection to each of three power lines within a shielded cable. | 07-04-2013 |
20150038008 | HIGH POWER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONTACT - A high power, single pole male electrical connector with a reduced surface area contact is disclosed. The male connector is configured for insertion into a female connector of standard design. The reduced surface area of the contact region of the male connector results in less surface contact between the male and female connectors. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038021 | HIGH POWER SINGLE-POLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A downsized, high-power, single-pole electrical connector is disclosed. The connector employs an insulating axial positioner between two rigid insulators, such that the insulating axial positioner maintains proper internal axial alignment while allowing for use of a smaller outer shell. | 02-05-2015 |
Charles E. Gilliam, Bellefontaine, OH US
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20160040314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING PROCESS - A method and apparatus for reducing imperfections in an electrodeposition coating process. An apparatus includes a frame and at least one air nozzle coupled to the frame for blowing a low pressure, high volume air on an object that has undergone electrodeposition coating. A first method includes the steps of electrically depositing a material on an object, blowing a low pressure, high volume air on the object, and curing the electrically deposited material to the object. A second method includes the steps of electrically depositing a material on an object, blowing a high pressure, low volume air on the object, blowing a low pressure, high volume air on the object, and curing the electrically deposited material to the object. | 02-11-2016 |
Charles P. Gilliam, Raleigh, NC US
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20080320599 | RIGHTS EXPRESSION PROFILE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING TEMPLATES - A system and method for creating a rights expression for association with an item for use in a system for controlling use of the item in accordance with the rights expression, including specifying rights expression information indicating a manner of use of an item, the rights expression information including at least one element, the element having a variable and corresponding value for the variable; and performing an encoding process, including determining an identifier associated with a template corresponding to the rights expression information, extracting from the rights expression information the value for the variable corresponding to the element, and encoding a license adapted to be enforced on a device based on the variable and the identifier, the license including an identification of the template and the value for the variable. | 12-25-2008 |
Charles P. Gilliam, Darien, CT US
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20120284803 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING ENFORCEABLE PROPERTY RIGHTS - An enforceable property right and a system for controlling the manner of use of an item in accordance with usage rights. The enforceable property right includes an item ticket having a security mechanism incorporated therein and specifying an item for which the item ticket can be redeemed and a license associated with the item ticket. The license includes usage rights specifying a manner of use for redeeming the item ticket and a mechanism for unlocking said security mechanism. | 11-08-2012 |
20140164248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING ENFORCEABLE PROPERTY RIGHTS - An enforceable property right and a system for controlling the manner of use of an item in accordance with usage rights. The enforceable property right includes an item ticket having a security mechanism incorporated therein and specifying an item for which the item ticket can be redeemed and a license associated with the item ticket. The license includes usage rights specifying a manner of use for redeeming the item ticket and a mechanism for unlocking said security mechanism. | 06-12-2014 |
20140245382 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING AND USING TRUSTED POLICY BASED ON A SOCIAL MODEL - A trust policy is constructed based upon a social relationship between real-world entities. The trust policy may determined based upon a social network and social network maps. The social network map provides a framework to determine social distances. The trust policy provides quick and secure access to desired or trusted nodes while providing security from entities outside the trusted sphere of nodes. The trust policy determined by the social distance may be used for various types of applications including filtering unwanted e-mail, providing secure access to resources, and accessing protected services. File sharing, referral querying, advertisement targeting, announcement targeting, access control, and various applications may be limited using the constructed trust policy. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245404 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING USAGE RIGHTS AND DIGITAL WORK HAVING TRANSFERABLE USAGE RIGHTS - A method, system and computer program product for transferring a digital work, including receiving by a first device a first digital work including digital content which is associated with usage rights and transfer permission information; sending to a server a request to transfer the digital content to a second device, the request indicating an identification of the second device; receiving from the server permission to transfer the digital content, the permission being generated based on the identification indicated by the request and the permission indicating new usage rights associated with the digital content; and transferring the digital content associated with the new usage rights to the second device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140289871 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR VERIFYING AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE OF A RIGHTS EXPRESSION - A method, system, and device for verifying authorized issuance of a statement or expression, including determining if a statement or expression is associated with a statement of trusted issuance; determining if the statement of trusted issuance applies; determining if issuance of the statement of trusted issuance is authorized; and verifying that the issuance of the statement or expression was authorized, if the statement of trusted issuance applies, and the issuance of the statement of trusted issuance is authorized. | 09-25-2014 |
20150058230 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR VERIFYING AUTHORIZED ISSUANCE OF A RIGHTS EXPRESSION - A method, system, and device for verifying authorized issuance of a statement or expression, including determining if a statement or expression is associated with a statement of trusted issuance; determining if the statement of trusted issuance applies; determining if issuance of the statement of trusted issuance is authorized; and verifying that the issuance of the statement or expression was authorized, if the statement of trusted issuance applies, and the issuance of the statement of trusted issuance is authorized. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059005 | NETWORKED SERVICES LICENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, system, and computer program product for controlling consumption of a distributed network service in accordance with rights expression information associated with the distributed network service and specifying a manner of use of the distributed network service, including interpreting the rights expression information associated with the distributed network service, the rights expression information indicating a manner of use of the distributed network service; and controlling consumption of the distributed network service based on the rights expression information. | 02-26-2015 |
Charles P. Gilliam, Darlen, CT US
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20100138351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RIGHTS EXPRESSIONS BY STAKEHOLDERS OF AN ITEM - A system and method for controlling a rights expression specifying a manner of use of an item, including specifying by a provider of an item a rights expression indicating a manner of use of the item by a recipient of the item and a condition for use of the item by the recipient, the condition indicating that the use by the recipient of the item is subject to control; associating the rights expression with the item; and controlling the use by the recipient of the item based on the condition in the rights expression. In further exemplary embodiments, the use by the recipient of the item is subject to control by a stakeholder and/or a provider of the item and can be used to provide consumer protection based on parameters of use. | 06-03-2010 |
Cheryl Marie Gilliam, Grayslake, IL US
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20110290813 | Container For Spoonable Food Products - In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container. | 12-01-2011 |
Chester A. Gilliam, Castle Rock, CO US
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20140259930 | PORTABLE GATE - An example portable gate includes a platform. A frame is mounted to the platform, the platform configured to support a portable weight. A gate is movably supported by the frame. A drive system is configured to open and close the gate in both right-hand operation and left-hand operation based only on direction of travel of the drive system without other modification. A control panel may be operatively associated with the drive system to operate and/or configure operation of the portable gate. | 09-18-2014 |
Chris Gilliam, Dallas, TX US
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20140172725 | MAILING LABEL BASED PRODUCT REGISTRATION - The invention disclosed herein provides apparatuses, systems and methods for quickly and easily registering a product, and for storing data in profiles such that advertisements and offers may be delivered in a targeted manner. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 06-19-2014 |
20140249932 | SHIPPING LABEL ADVERTISING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A web portal residing on a computer server coupled to a worldwide computer network is configured to receive advertising campaign specifications from an advertiser, including merchandise offerings and customer demographics, identify at least one retailer having characteristics that match the advertising campaign specifications, receive a selection of at least one retailer from the advertiser, receive an advertising image file from the advertiser, receive printer specifications specifying printer and shipping label characteristics from the selected at least one retailer. The web portal is further configured to transmit the advertising image file to a printing vendor to pre-print the advertising image onto a plurality of blank shipping labels that satisfy the printer specifications, the plurality of pre-printed shipping labels to be supplied to the retailer for printing shipping information and application to shipping containers containing outgoing merchandise. | 09-04-2014 |
20150120439 | MAILING LABEL ADVERTISING SYSTEM - The invention disclosed herein provides apparatuses, systems and method for highly targeted advertising. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 04-30-2015 |
David R. Gilliam, Bristol, VA US
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20090324427 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTING A COMPRESSOR - A system and method for starting a compressor is provided. An amount of liquid refrigerant that is located in an oil sump of the compressor is determined. Using the determined amount of liquid refrigerant, a starting algorithm for the compressor is selected. The selected starting algorithm is configured to remove the determined amount of liquid refrigerant from the oil sump before the compressor reaches a preselected operating speed. The selected starting algorithm is then executed to start the compressor. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAULT CONDITION IN A COMPRESSOR - A system and method for determining a fault condition in a compressor is provided. The current of a motor drive powering the compressor and the outdoor ambient temperature are measured and used to determine if a fault condition or a potential fault condition is present in the compressor. If a fault condition is determined to be present, the compressor can be shutdown to avoid damage to the compressor. If a potential fault condition is determined, remedial action can be taken to attempt to prevent the fault condition from occurring and shutting down the compressor. | 12-31-2009 |
20140065000 | HERMETIC ELECTRICAL FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPRESSOR - An electrical feedthrough assembly for providing connection to components of a compressor includes a housing having an inner surface defining a channel. A sealed wire assembly is provided in the channel. The sealed wire assembly includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of wires sealingly passing through the body. | 03-06-2014 |
Ellen Bland Gilliam, Hopewell, VA US
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20100055185 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING HEMORRHOIDS AND/OR ANORECTAL DISORDERS - The invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion useful in the treatment of anorectal disorders comprising a local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor, glycerin and water, and method of preparation of the emulsion and a method for treating hemorrhoids using the composition of the invention. | 03-04-2010 |
20120264757 | Composition and Method for Treating Hemorrhoids and/or Anorectal Disorders - The invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion useful in the treatment of anorectal disorders comprising a local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor, glycerin and water, and method of preparation of the emulsion and a method for treating hemorrhoids using the composition of the invention. | 10-18-2012 |
Emil Gilliam, Mountain View, CA US
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20130030913 | Deriving Ads Ranking of Local Advertisers based on Distance and Aggregate User Activities - A system and method are disclosed including determining structured information sources that a local business participates in based on a common set of features that identify the business, collecting user interaction information from the structured information sources, aggregating the collected user interaction information into a set of attributes that are common across the structured information sources, storing local business location and the aggregated user interaction information for the set of attributes into a local business database, receiving a request from a mobile device for an ad including a geographic location, determining a geographic region that contains the geographic location, retrieving a set of local businesses from the local business database having locations within the region, determining distance values between the geographic location and the business locations, retrieving a subset of attributes for the aggregate user interaction information from the database, constructing feature vectors including the distance values and values for the attributes, calculating scores corresponding to feature vectors, and providing an ad in response to the ad request. | 01-31-2013 |
F. Roosevelt Gilliam, Jonesboro, AR US
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20110130666 | ENHANCED REPORTING OF PATHOLOGICAL EPISODES - An apparatus comprises a sensor circuit configured to produce a time-varying physiologic sensor signal of a subject and a pathology detection circuit communicatively coupled to the sensor. The pathology detection circuit is configured to detect a first pathological episode using the sensed physiologic sensor signal, deem that the first pathological episode has ended, detect at least one second pathological episode using the sensed physiologic sensor signal, and indicate the first and second pathological episodes as one pathological episode if the first and second episode are detected within a specified time interval. | 06-02-2011 |
Jacob T. Gilliam, Norwalk, IA US
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20090089895 | ANTIFUNGAL POLYPEPTIDES - Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from a pathogen, particularly a fungal pathogen, are provided. Compositions include amino acid sequences, and variants and fragments thereof, for antipathogenic polypeptides that were isolated from fungal fermentation broths. Nucleic acids that encode the antipathogenic polypeptides are also provided. A method for inducing pathogen resistance in a plant using the nucleotide sequences disclosed herein is further provided. The method comprises introducing into a plant an expression cassette comprising a promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence that encodes an antipathogenic polypeptide of the invention. Compositions comprising an antipathogenic polypeptide or a transformed microorganism comprising a nucleic acid of the invention in combination with a carrier and methods of using these compositions to protect a plant from a pathogen are further provided. Transformed plants, plant cells, seeds, and microorganisms comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes an antipathogenic polypeptide of the invention are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20100031391 | ANTIFUNGAL POLYPEPTIDES - Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from a pathogen, particularly a fungal pathogen, are provided. Compositions include an amino acid sequence, and variants and fragments thereof, for an antipathogenic polypeptide that was isolated from a fungal fermentation broth. Nucleic acid molecules that encode the antipathogenic polypeptides of the invention, and antipathogenic domains thereof, are also provided. A method for inducing pathogen resistance in a plant using the nucleotide sequences disclosed herein is further provided. The method comprises introducing into a plant an expression cassette comprising a promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence that encodes an antipathogenic polypeptide of the invention. Compositions comprising an antipathogenic polypeptide or a transformed microorganism comprising a nucleic acid of the invention in combination with a carrier and methods of using these compositions to protect a plant from a pathogen are further provided. Transformed plants, plant cells, seeds, and microorganisms comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes an antipathogenic polypeptide of the invention are also disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
James R. Gilliam, Clearwater, FL US
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20100282706 | Lift lever crown cap system and method - A crown cap is couplable to a container. The crown cap has a central region and a downwardly extending side wall. At least one score line is in a geometric configuration on the central region of the crown cap. The at least one score line forms a tongue. The tongue is adapted to be bent or hinged downwardly. In this manner a passageway is provided for a liquid. A lever is coupled to the crown cap. A post extends through the lift lever and the central region of the crown cap. A tamper-evident secure band is designed into the side wall of the crown cap. A non-corrosive material is used to form the crown cap, lever and attachment post. | 11-11-2010 |
Joseph B. Gilliam, Deltona, FL US
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20120282107 | TURBINE AIRFOIL COOLING SYSTEM WITH HIGH DENSITY SECTION OF ENDWALL COOLING CHANNELS - A cooling system for a turbine airfoil of a turbine engine having a trailing edge cooling region formed from endwall cooling channels having a higher density of cooling channels than other areas in order to cool the material forming the intersection between the trailing edge of the airfoil and the endwall to prevent premature cracking. The increased density of cooling channels in the endwall at the trailing edge forms a heat sink that draws heat from the airfoil, thereby lowering the temperature of the airfoil and increasing the useful life of the airfoil. | 11-08-2012 |
20130064680 | TURBINE ENDWALL WITH GROOVED RECESS CAVITY - A vane assembly for a gas turbine engine including an endwall and an airfoil extending from the endwall. An inner rail extends radially inwardly of the endwall, and an overhang portion extends axially from a location of the inner rail to a downstream edge. A recess cavity is defined in the overhang portion between the inner rail and the downstream edge. The recess cavity extends radially into the overhang portion and defines a cavity surface. A plurality of grooves extend radially into the cavity surface and have an elongated dimension extending in a direction from the inner rail toward the downstream edge. A plurality of cooling passages extend axially through the overhang portion, and are located between the grooves. | 03-14-2013 |
Katherine Marie Gilliam, Lexington, KY US
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20160091831 | End Sealing and Magnetic Field Truncation of a Magnetic Roll of a Dual Component Development Electrophotographic Image Forming Device - A developer unit according to one example embodiment includes a housing having a reservoir for storing a developer mix that includes toner and magnetic carrier beads. A magnetic roll includes a stationary core and a sleeve positioned around the core that is rotatable relative to the core. The stationary core includes at least one permanent magnet having circumferentially spaced magnetic poles. An upper and a lower magnetically permeable metal shunt are positioned at each axial end of the magnetic roll. Each upper shunt and each lower shunt is positioned axially outboard of the core and in close proximity to the outer surface of the sleeve. | 03-31-2016 |
Lisa D. Gilliam, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20120114569 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION WITH WATERTIGHT FRAGRANCE - The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer. | 05-10-2012 |
20130209385 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION WITH WATERTIGHT FRAGRANCE - The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer. | 08-15-2013 |
Louise W. Gilliam, Columbus, GA US
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20090144094 | Systems And Methods For Hospital Confinement And Care Industry Insurance Policy - In various disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and hospital confinement and care insurance policies can be used to provide coverage to an ill person confined to a hospital or a caregiver providing assistance to such ill person to compensate for lost income due to absence from work. | 06-04-2009 |
Mark Gilliam, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20130058148 | HIGH DENSITY MEMORY MODULES - Solid state memory modules are disclosed having increased density for module size/footprint. Different embodiments also provide for improved interconnect arrangements between the memory modules and the corresponding field programmable gate array (FPGA), micro-processor (μP), or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). These interconnects can provide for greater module interconnect flexibility, operating speed and operating efficiency. Some memory module embodiments according to the present invention comprises a plurality of solid state memory devices arranged on a first printed circuit board. A second printed circuit board is on and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board, with the second printed circuit board having a pin-out for direct coupling to a host device. | 03-07-2013 |
Martha A. Gilliam, Lynchburg, VA US
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20140140463 | SMALL MODULAR REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY - A pressurized water reactor (PWR) comprises a pressure vessel containing primary coolant water. A nuclear reactor core is disposed in the pressure vessel and includes a plurality of fuel assemblies. Each fuel assembly includes a plurality of fuel rods containing a fissile material. A control system includes a plurality of control rod assemblies (CRA's). Each CRA is guided by a corresponding CRA guide structure. A support element is disposed above the CRA guide structures and supports the CRA guide structures. The pressure vessel may be cylindrical, and the support element may comprise a support plate having a circular periphery supported by the cylindrical pressure vessel. The CRA guide structures suitably hang downward from the support plate. The lower end of each CRA guide structure may include alignment features that engage corresponding alignment features of the upper end of the corresponding fuel assembly. | 05-22-2014 |
Mary Gilliam, Novi, MI US
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20120263933 | ORGANIC RESIN LAMINATE - An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has UV-shielding property and high mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, a lower layer (II) of a silicone coating composition comprising composite oxide nanoparticle dispersion, silicone resin, curing catalyst, and solvent, and optionally a bottom layer (III) of acrylic resin. | 10-18-2012 |
20140170400 | ORGANIC RESIN LAMINATE, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has weather resistance and mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) which is a hard film resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound and an intermediate layer (II) which is a cured film of a composite coating composition (2) comprising inorganic oxide nanoparticle and vinyl copolymer. | 06-19-2014 |
Mary Gilliam, Brighton, MI US
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20160023240 | Wear Resistant and Biocompatible Coatings for Medical Devices and Method of Fabrication - A method of forming a biocompatible or biologically inert article for use in an application in which the article will make contact with at least one tissue, organ, or fluid within a human or animal body is provided. The method generally comprises providing an article having an external surface; selecting chemical precursors; using a means to direct one or more chemical precursors towards or to apply such chemical precursors to the external surface; activating the chemical precursors by exposing said precursors to atmospheric pressure plasma; and grafting and/or cross-linking the chemical precursors to form a solid coating adjacent to the external surface of the article. | 01-28-2016 |
20160039979 | Method and Apparatus for Surface Chemical Functionalization of Powders and Nanoparticles - A method and apparatus is provided for the modification of the surface chemistry of solid nano- and micro-particles in order to tailor the properties and functions of these particles. The method generally involves the generation of an atmospheric plasma glow discharge and energetic species that undergo chemical reaction with the surface of the primary particles. The process includes the generation of energetic species to initiate reaction, optional delivery of a precursor fluid, optional delivery of chemical species for grafting, and delivery of separated and de-agglomerated particles into the plasma discharge exiting the plasma generation chamber. | 02-11-2016 |
Michael Gilliam, Coral Springs, FL US
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20130168417 | DISPENSER DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A dispensing device is described. The dispensing device can include a body comprising a downwardly extending, elongated handle, at least one plunger slidably coupled to the body, and a trigger pivotably coupled to the body at a pivot point. The trigger can include a trigger portion extending downward from the pivot point and a transfer arm extending above the pivot point. The dispensing device can also include an actuator for engaging and advancing the at least one plunger in an axial direction and an elongated linkage extending axially and transmitting motion from the transfer arm to the actuator. The actuator can be positioned behind the handle and the linkage can cause the actuator to move forward axially when the trigger portion is pulled. | 07-04-2013 |
Phillip Gilliam, Fayetteville, GA US
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20090312159 | FITNESS DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM HAVING AN EXERCISE CHAMBER WITH AN INCLINED FLOOR - One embodiment relates to a fitness development system. The fitness development system generally comprises an exercise chamber and an object. The exercise chamber may comprise a base, an inclined floor, and one or more barriers. The base may define a substantially horizontal axis to support the exercise chamber, while the inclined floor may comprise an angle of inclination that defines a degree of separation of the inclined floor from the base, wherein the angle of inclination maximizes fitness development of an individual advancing the object up the inclined floor against a gravitational pull on the object. The barriers may substantially enclose the exercise chamber. The object may comprise a configuration enabling maximum fitness development of the individual advancing the object up the inclined floor. | 12-17-2009 |
Roy N. Gilliam, St. Peters, MI US
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20090121054 | Lamp collecting apparatus and method for collecting used lamps - A lamp collecting apparatus for collecting used illuminants like bulbs or tubes said apparatus comprises a housing ( | 05-14-2009 |
Ryan J. Gilliam, San Jose, CA US
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20110042230 | LOW-ENERGY ELECTROCHEMICAL BICARBONATE ION SOLUTION - A low-energy electrochemical method and system of forming bicarbonate ion solutions in an electrochemical cell utilizing carbon dioxide in contact with an electrolyte contained between two ion exchange membranes in an electrochemical cell. On applying a low voltage across an anode and cathode in electrical contact with the ion exchange membranes, bicarbonate ions form in the electrolyte without forming a gas, e.g., chlorine or oxygen at the electrodes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110079515 | ALKALINE PRODUCTION USING A GAS DIFFUSION ANODE WITH A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE - An electrochemical system comprising a first cation exchange membrane in contact with a gas diffusion anode and configured to separate the gas diffusion anode from an anode electrolyte; a cathode in contact with a cathode electrolyte; and a second cation ion exchange membrane configured to separate the cathode electrolyte from the anode electrolyte. In the system, an external pressure system is configured to apply a pressure against the first cation exchange membrane through the anode electrolyte, and an alkaline solution is produced in the cathode electrolyte by applying a voltage across the anode and cathode; in some embodiments, carbon dioxide is requested by reaction with the cathode electrolyte. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083968 | LOW-VOLTAGE ALKALINE PRODUCTION USING HYDROGEN AND ELECTROCATALYTIC ELECTRODES - An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemical unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode, a cathode compartment comprising a cathode and a hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode, wherein the system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof. In another embodiment, a system comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte comprising bicarbonate ion; and an hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode; and methods thereof. | 04-14-2011 |
20110147227 | ACID SEPARATION BY ACID RETARDATION ON AN ION EXCHANGE RESIN IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM - A method and system of separating an acid from an acid-salt solution produced in an electrochemical system using an ion exchange resin bed, by processing the acid-salt solution through the ion exchange resin bed such that the acid is retarded at the bottom of the bed and a de-acidified salt solution is recovered from the top of the bed. After removing the salt solution from the bed, the acid is recovered by back-flushing the resin bed with water. | 06-23-2011 |
20110277474 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING NATURAL GAS POWER PLANT - Provided herein are methods and systems for sequestering carbon dioxide from a multi-component gaseous stream, such as flue gas from natural gas-burning power plant to produce a protonated carbonate. Also provided herein are methods and systems for electrochemically producing proton-removing agents to form a deprotonated carbonate from the protonated carbonate. The electrochemical process may consume less energy than the amount of energy generated during production of the multi-component gaseous stream. | 11-17-2011 |
20110303551 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF AN ALKALINE SOLUTION USING CO2 - An electrochemical system comprising a cathode electrolyte comprising added carbon dioxide and contacting a cathode; and a first cation exchange membrane separating the cathode electrolyte from an anode electrolyte contacting an anode; and an electrochemical method comprising adding carbon dioxide into a cathode electrolyte separated from an anode electrolyte by a first cation exchange membrane; and producing an alkaline solution in the cathode electrolyte and an acid. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308964 | GAS DIFFUSION ANODE AND CO2 CATHODE ELECTROLYTE SYSTEM - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution using a gas diffusion anode and a cathode electrolyte comprising dissolved carbon dioxide, while applying 2V or less across the anode and cathode. | 12-22-2011 |
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20120292196 | Electrochemical Hydroxide Systems and Methods Using Metal Oxidation - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 11-22-2012 |
20120292197 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 11-22-2012 |
20120312697 | CO2 UTILIZATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution comprising hydroxide and carbonate/bicarbonate ions, utilizing carbon dioxide in a cathode compartment that is partitioned into a first cathode electrolyte compartment and a second cathode electrolyte compartment such that liquid flow between the cathode electrolyte compartments is possible, but wherein gaseous communication between the cathode electrolyte compartments is restricted. Carbon dioxide gas in one cathode electrolyte compartment is utilized with the cathode electrolyte in both compartments to produce the base solution with less that 3V applied across the electrodes. | 12-13-2012 |
20130008354 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF BICARBONATE SOLUTION - Provided herein are methods and systems to produce a bicarbonate solution from one or more of natural substances and to contact the bicarbonate solution with cathode electrolyte in an electrochemical system to produce a product containing carbonate or combination of carbonate and bicarbonate. | 01-10-2013 |
20130034489 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING FINE MESH CATHODE - Provided herein are methods and systems including contacting an anode electrolyte with an anode; contacting a cathode electrolyte with a cathode where cathode is a fine mesh cathode; and applying voltage across the anode and the cathode. The methods and systems further may include treating hydroxide ions produced at the cathode with carbon from a source of carbon. | 02-07-2013 |
20130206606 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 08-15-2013 |
20140332401 | Low-Voltage Alkaline Production Using Hydrogen And Electrocatalytic Electrodes - An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemical unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode, a cathode compartment comprising a cathode and a hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode, wherein the unit is operably connected to a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof. In another embodiment, a system comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte comprising bicarbonate ion; and an hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode; and methods thereof. | 11-13-2014 |
20140353146 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 12-04-2014 |
20150038750 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with an unsaturated hydrocarbon and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. Separation and/or purification of the products as well as of the metal ions in the lower oxidation state and the higher oxidation state, is provided herein. | 02-05-2015 |
20150083607 | CO2 UTILIZATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution comprising hydroxide and carbonate/bicarbonate ions, utilizing carbon dioxide in a cathode compartment that is partitioned into a first cathode electrolyte compartment and a second cathode electrolyte compartment such that liquid flow between the cathode electrolyte compartments is possible, but wherein gaseous communication to between the cathode electrolyte compartments is restricted. Carbon dioxide gas in one cathode electrolyte compartment is utilized with the cathode electrolyte in both compartments to produce the base solution with less that 3V applied across the electrodes. | 03-26-2015 |
20150337443 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 11-26-2015 |
20150361564 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 12-17-2015 |
20160040304 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 02-11-2016 |
20160060774 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 03-03-2016 |
20160076156 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL HALIDE TO FORM PRODUCTS - There are provided electrochemical methods and systems to form one or more organic compounds or enantiomers thereof selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted dioxane, substituted or unsubstituted dioxolane, dichloroethylether, dichloromethyl methyl ether, dichloroethyl methyl ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, phosgene, and combinations thereof. | 03-17-2016 |
Spencer Allen Gilliam, Kingsport, TN US
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20090130353 | PLASTIC BABY BOTTLES, OTHER BLOW MOLDED ARTICLES, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The invention is generally directed to baby bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials having glass transition temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to boiling water and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3 and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. | 05-21-2009 |
20110042338 | PLASTIC BABY BOTTLES, OTHER BLOW MOLDED ARTICLES, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The invention is generally directed to baby bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials having glass transition temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to boiling water and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3 and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. | 02-24-2011 |
20110200774 | TRANSPARENT POLYMER BLENDS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - Disclosed are polymer compositions having high transparency and low haze comprising immiscible blends of one or more thermoplastic polymers selected from polyesters, polycarbonates, and polyarylates, and a copolyamide or a transamidized, homogeneous blend of a least two polyamides. The components of the immiscible blend which have refractive indices which differ by about 0.006 to about −0.0006. The small difference in the refractive indices enable the incorporation of regrind into the polymer composition to produce transparent shaped articles. The blends of the present invention are useful in producing shaped articles such as, for example, sheeting, films, tubes, bottles, preforms and profiles. These articles may have one or more layers and can exhibit improved excellent barrier properties and good melt processability while retaining excellent mechanical properties. Metal catalysts can be incorporated into the compositions to produce oxygen-scavenging compositions. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201703 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TRANSPARENT SHAPED ARTICLES - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of shaped articles such as, for example, sheeting, films, tubes, bottles, preforms and profiles, having high transparency and low haze comprising immiscible blends of one or more thermoplastic polymers selected from polyesters, polycarbonates, and polyarylates, and a copolyamide or a transamidized, homogeneous blend of a least two polyamides. The components of the immiscible blend which have refractive indices which differ by about 0.006 to about −0.0006. The small difference in the refractive indices enables the incorporation of regrind into the polymer composition to produce transparent shaped articles. These articles may have one or more layers and can exhibit improved excellent barrier properties and good melt processability while retaining excellent mechanical properties. Metal catalysts can be incorporated into the compositions to produce shaped articles having oxygen-scavenging properties. | 08-18-2011 |
20120328815 | Plastic Baby Bottles, Other Blow Molded Articles, and Processes for Their Manufacture - The invention is generally directed to baby bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials having glass transition temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to boiling water and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3 and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. | 12-27-2012 |
Stefanie Renee Gilliam, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20120129242 | Falling Film Evaporator - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of the film forms. The film flows over a fluid dispersal region where the surface area is rapidly expanding, which results in rapid thinning of the film thickness. The fluid then flows over an active region where the surface area is designed to control the fluid film thickness. For example, in some applications, it may be desirable to maintain an approximately constant film thickness as the fluid flows over the active region of the surface. The geometry of the flow surface is used to obtain the desired control over the fluid film thickness. The flow surface is the outer surface of a solid with a closed upper end and a lower end that may be open or closed. An open lower end allows for injection of a heated material, which may be used to heat the solid surface. This process may be used to heat the fluid flow surface so that evaporation of the flowing fluid results. A falling film evaporator is one application of the disclosed invention. A carbon capture system using a thin, flowing algae film is another application. Other potential uses of the invention are disclosed as well. | 05-24-2012 |
Steven K. Gilliam, Lexington, TN US
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20160076299 | WELDED STEEL DOOR - A welded steel door including a pan having a bottom surface forming a first face of the door and flanges extending on opposite edges thereof forming opposite side edges of the door, the flanges having a lid engaging surface spaced from the bottom surface, a lid having a top surface forming a second face of the door opposite the first face, opposite edges of the top surface each having a hem mated with a respective lid engaging surface of each flange, the hem including a portion of the top surface folded back on itself, and a plurality of welds securing the lid to the pan. The welds extend between the portion of the top surface of the lid folded back on itself of each hem and the respective lid engaging surface of each flange and are thereby concealed. | 03-17-2016 |
Terry Gilliam, North Kingston, RI US
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20120330698 | System for Destination-Based Travel Planning and Booking - A method of travel planning and booking that allows a traveler to create on a website a profile of travel preferences, stores the profile of travel preferences, and allows the traveler to enter on the website a travel plan comprising a departure address, proposed destinations and arrival and departure times for each destination. It then identifies options for the travel plan based on the profile of travel preferences. | 12-27-2012 |
Terry K. Gilliam, Wickford, RI US
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20130332406 | Method and System for Modeling Consumer Behavior Using N-Dimensional Decision Factor Categorization with Quantifiers and Qualifiers - The system and method for modeling consumer behavior uses n-dimensional decision factor categorization of travel qualifiers and quantifiers to provide the user with only the most relevant results for each query by matching numerous variables to a user's behavior to learn about the user, remember the user, and ultimately predict further behavior of a user. | 12-12-2013 |
Terry K. Gilliam, North Kingstown, RI US
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20110077984 | System for destination-based travel planning and booking - A method of travel planning and booking that allows a traveler to create on a website a profile of travel preferences, stores the profile of travel preferences, and allows the traveler to enter on the website a travel plan comprising a departure address, proposed destinations and arrival and departure times for each destination. It then identifies options for the travel plan based on the profile of travel preferences. | 03-31-2011 |
Titus Gilliam, Nampa, ID US
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20140311035 | SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A sliding door assembly is disclosed with guide rail and rollers attached to a door. The rollers have bevels on both sides of a center portion, and fit into a single piece guide rail with three sections. Also disclosed is a method for making the sliding door assembly and installing it. In the method, a long, flat piece is bent in two places parallel to its long axis to form a guide rail with three sections. | 10-23-2014 |
Virgil Douglas Gilliam, West Chester, OH US
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20090188751 | FALL PROTECTION DEVICE - A fall protection device for protecting a person from a fall from a surface includes a lower saddle and an upper saddle configured for coupling to a column, the lower and upper saddles include tongues projecting from sides thereof. An aperture is formed in the tongue of the upper saddle and the lower saddle includes a stop structure. An elongated safety post is configured for removably engaging the saddles so the lower end of the post rests against the stop structure. A tie-off structure is mounted on the upper end of the post. The tie-off structure is configured to rotate around the upper end of the post, and includes a platform portion for supporting a restraining device coupled to a worker. | 07-30-2009 |