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Brian C. Eickhoff, Danville, IN US
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20130340343 | DOOR CLOSER SYSTEM - A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door. | 12-26-2013 |
Brian Christopher Eickhoff, Danville, IN US
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20120210540 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210647 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 08-23-2012 |
20150020350 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 01-22-2015 |
20150135601 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 05-21-2015 |
Dale Eickhoff US
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20110035445 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FACILITATING IN-PERSON INTERACTIONS - Social networking systems and methods for facilitating in-person interactions including the steps of storing a user profile for a first user into a database accessible by a networked host computer, the user profile including interest information describing the first user's interests, cross referencing an interest information indicia with the interest information, providing the first user with an indicator that includes the interest information indicia and that is configured to communicate the interest information indicia to nearby users, providing a second user with the interest information of the first user upon the second user accessing the host computer and entering the interest information indicia as a search query. The invention may facilitate in-person interaction, electronic dating, social networking, and other communication. | 02-10-2011 |
James L. Eickhoff, Evansville, IN US
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20140083922 | ANTI-ROTATION KNURLS - A filter assembly that includes a shell having anti-rotation features that prevent rotation of the shell relative to the nutplate and a method for producing the disclosed filter assembly are described. The anti-rotation features are knurls and/or surface disruptions that are formed on a surface of a flange on an open end of the shell. The knurls and/or surface disruptions that are formed on a surface on the flange can aid in gripping a surface of an upper groove of the nutplate. | 03-27-2014 |
James L. Eickhoff, Cookeville, MN US
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20100126928 | FILTER CARTRIDGE RETENTION TO NUTPLATE - A filter assembly where the filter cartridge is secured to the nutplate and a seal is provided between the filter cartridge and the nutplate. The sealing relationship between the filter cartridge and the nutplate is maintained during use of the filter assembly without using a spring engaged with the filter cartridge that biases the filter cartridge into engagement with the nutplate. | 05-27-2010 |
20100200490 | FILTER WITH LOCALIZED FLOW ATTACHMENT AND FILTER HEAD - A fluid filter device is described, where a flow attachment member provides a unique interface between the filtering element and a filter head. The fluid filter described herein generally provides a flow structure that is localized and sealed. The flow attachment member is configured to communicate fluid into and out of the fluid filter, and is configured to localize fluid flow both into and out of the fluid filter within a separating structure of the flow attachment member. The flow attachment member further includes a seal structure configured to substantially prevent or at least confine leakage to a localized area away from proximity of the edges of the housing. A composite filter head is described that has integrally molded inlet and outlet fittings. | 08-12-2010 |
20120261323 | FILTER APPARATUS WITH TORQUE LIMITING MECHANISM - A filter apparatus is described that has a torque limiting device, which may be a clutch mechanism, and which provides a protective function for a filter, so as to protect a filter from being over tightened and to thereby prevent damage to filter components. The clutch mechanism can also eliminate or reduce the need for torque measurement of certain filter components. The clutch mechanism can be located on one of the fluid filter, a filter head which engages the fluid filter, or a combination of both the fluid filter and the filter head. | 10-18-2012 |
Jonathan Eickhoff, Evansville, IN US
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20140263378 | DRINK CUP LID - A liquid container includes a cup having a brim forming an opening into an interior region of the cup. The container also includes a lid configured to mount on the brim of the cup to close the opening. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284344 | DRINK CUP LID - A drink cup lid includes a liquid-discharge outlet through which a consumer can drink a liquid stored in a cup while the lid is mounted on the cup. The drink cup lid also includes a closure for the liquid-discharge outlet. | 09-25-2014 |
Meike Eickhoff, Rotkreuz CH
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20120045751 | Generic Sample Preparation - The present invention relates to the sample preparation of nucleic acids for diagnostic purposes. More precisely, the invention provides a process for simultaneously isolating at least a first and a second target nucleic acid from a plurality of different types of fluid samples and optionally amplifying said isolated nucleic acids in a simultaneous manner. | 02-23-2012 |
20120190008 | GENERIC PCR - The present invention provides a method for the amplification of at least a first and a second target nucleic acid that may be present in a fluid sample. The invention further provides a kit and an analytical system for carrying out said amplification. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190010 | Generic Matrix for Control Nucleic Acids - The present invention belongs to the field of in-vitro diagnostics. Within this field, it particularly concerns the amplification of at least a first target nucleic acid that may be present in at least one fluid sample using an internal control nucleic acid for qualitative and/or quantitative purposes and at least one external control nucleic acid in an aqueous buffer. It further provides an analytical system comprising an internal control nucleic acid for qualitative and/or quantitative purposes and at least one external control nucleic acid in an aqueous buffer. | 07-26-2012 |
20120196291 | Control Nucleic Acids For Multiple Parameters - The present invention concerns the amplification of at least a first and a second target nucleic acid that may be present in at least one fluid sample using an internal control nucleic acid for qualitative and/or quantitative purposes. | 08-02-2012 |
20140154669 | Control Nucleic Acids for Multiple Parameters - Methods are provided for the amplification of at least a first and a second target nucleic acid that may be present in at least one fluid sample using an internal control nucleic acid for qualitative and/or quantitative purposes. | 06-05-2014 |
Rob Eickhoff, Fountain, MN US
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20090272957 | CONNECTOR FOR RAILING SYSTEMS - A connector secures together a first member and a second member, wherein each of the first and second members of has an aperture and a wall thickness at the point ofjoining. The connector includes a body portion having a generally circular cross-section taken along a plane that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body portion. The connector is secured to the first member in the aperture by an attachment being rigidly joined to the body portion. | 11-05-2009 |
Robert A. Eickhoff, Jacksboro, TN US
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20150145279 | LATCH SYSTEM FOR TRUCK-BED MOUNTED CAMPER - A latch system for securing a camper within the bed of a truck is provided. The latch system comprises two main assemblies: the bed-mounted rail-receiver track assembly and the camper rail frame assembly which is adapted to be secured to the bottom of the camper. The camper rail frame assembly includes at least a left camper rail and at least a right camper rail. The bed-mounted rail-receiver track assembly includes at least two and preferably four bed-mounted rail-receiver track members adapted for receiving the rail members carried by the bottom of the camper. Each bed-mounted rail-receiver track member preferably includes a flange flared so as to compensate for slight misalignments, either up or side to side, of the camper as the camper is being mounted within the bed of the truck. | 05-28-2015 |
Scott Eickhoff, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150360815 | PHASE-CHANGE ACCOMMODATING RIGID FLUID CONTAINER - The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container. | 12-17-2015 |
Stephen T. Eickhoff, Hanover, NH US
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20080272094 | PLASMA TORCH ELECTRODE WITH IMPROVED INSERT CONFIGURATIONS - An improved electrode for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes an electrode body, a bore defined by and disposed in the electrode body, and an insert disposed in the bore. The insert and/or the bore of the electrode are configured to improve retention of the insert in the electrode, thereby extending electrode life. The invention also includes a method for forming the electrode. The method includes a step of positioning an insert into a bore of an electrode such that an exterior gap is established that is greater than a second gap. | 11-06-2008 |
20120152912 | ELECTRODE FOR A CONTACT START PLASMA ARC TORCH AND CONTACT START PLASMA ARC TORCH EMPLOYING SUCH ELECTRODES - An electrode for a contact start plasma arc torch includes an elongated electrode body formed of an electrically conductive material. The electrode body is movable relative to the torch. A resilient element, contacting a proximal end of the electrode body, is used for imparting a separation force to the electrode body. The electrode body is adapted to overcome the separation force and engage a contact element of the torch when the torch is operated in a transferred arc mode. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152913 | ELECTRODE FOR A CONTACT START PLASMA ARC TORCH AND CONTACT START PLASMA ARC TORCH EMPLOYING SUCH ELECTRODES - An electrode for a contact start plasma arc torch includes an elongated electrode body formed of an electrically conductive material. The electrode body is movable relative to the torch. The electrode and torch can include a contact element having a first surface in electrical communication with the power contact and a second surface characterized by (i) physical contact with the electrode body during transferred arc mode and (ii) absence of physical contact with the electrode body during initiation of a pilot arc. | 06-21-2012 |
20150343554 | Plasma Cutting System with Efficient Components - A plasma cutting system is provided. The system includes a power source configured to generate a plasma arc, and a plasma arc torch connected to the power source for delivering the plasma arc to a workpiece. The plasma arc torch defines a multi-function fluid flow path for sustaining the plasma arc and cooling the plasma arc torch such that the plasma cutting system has a power-to-gas flow ratio of at least 2 kilowatts per cubic feet per minute (KW/cfm). The power-to-gas flow ratio comprises a ratio of power of the generated plasma arc to a total gas flow supplied to the plasma arc torch. | 12-03-2015 |
Stephen Theodore Eickhoff, Hanover, NH US
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20090032502 | Method and apparatus for sensing the length of a lead - The technology features an apparatus and a method for sensing the length of a lead that connects to a power source to a thermal processing system such as a plasma torch system. Components disposed in the thermal processing system enable the length of the lead to be sensed. In addition, the time for contact starting a thermal processing system enables determination of the length of the lead. | 02-05-2009 |
20120061355 | Adapter for a Plasma Arc Torch - An apparatus and method for extending a plasma arc torch is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plasma torch adapter for relocating a mounting location of plasma torch consumables with respect to a plasma arc torch. The adapter is configured to be mounted between a plasma arc torch and the plasma torch consumables. The adapter is connectable to a consumable interface of the torch and includes a generally longitudinal body having a first end and a second end. The adapter includes a first connector at the first end of the body that is adapted to mate with the consumable interface. The adapter further includes a second connector at the second end of the body for mating with a set of plasma torch consumables, such that a second mounting location for consumables is established in a spaced relationship relative to the first connector, the mounting location adjacent the second connector. | 03-15-2012 |
Stuart Eickhoff, Maple Grove, MN US
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20130271171 | DUAL STAGE VACUUM CHAMBER WITH FULL CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT - A dual-stage fixture for a circuit tester includes a slide plate that can be slid between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, an upper stripper plate is spring-loaded, and a full set of test probes, including both long-stroke and short-stroke probes, can contact the circuit board or UUT (unit under test). In the second position, the upper stripper plate becomes fixed in position, and only the long-stroke probes can contact the circuit board. The fixed positioning of the upper stripper plate prevents the short-stroke probes from contacting the circuit board even when there is unbalanced loading of probe pressure between the top and bottom of the circuit board, thereby preventing transient signals from interfering with testing. In addition, a vacuum is applied in this position during a non-powered test. | 10-17-2013 |
20140292362 | DUAL STAGE VACUUM CHAMBER WITH FULL CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT - A dual-stage fixture for a circuit tester includes a slide plate that can be slid between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, an upper stripper plate is spring-loaded, and a full set of test probes, including both long-stroke and short-stroke probes, can contact the circuit board or UUT (unit under test). In the second position, the upper stripper plate becomes fixed in position, and only the long-stroke probes can contact the circuit board. The fixed positioning of the upper stripper plate prevents the short-stroke probes from contacting the circuit board even when there is unbalanced loading of probe pressure between the top and bottom of the circuit board, thereby preventing transient signals from interfering with testing. In addition, a vacuum is applied in this position during a non-powered test. | 10-02-2014 |
Stuart Eickhoff, Plymouth, MN US
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20080231299 | Vacuum chamber with two-stage longitudinal translation for circuit board testing - A circuit board tester that uses a dual-stage translation to bring a unit under test (UUT) into physical and electric contact first with a series of tall probes, then with a series of short probes. Initially, the UUT is mounted on a support plate, and spaced apart from both the tall and short probes. First, in order to perform a functional test on the UUT, a first vacuum stage is engaged, and atmospheric pressure translates the UUT longitudinally until contact is made with a first hard stop, defining a first position. At this first position, the UUT is in contact with a series of tall probes, and is spaced apart from a series of short probes. After a function test is performed, a second vacuum stage is engaged in addition to, and independent of, the first vacuum stage. Atmospheric pressure translates the UUT longitudinally until contact is made with a second hard stop, defining a second position. | 09-25-2008 |
Susan M. Eickhoff, Hyde Park, NY US
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20130159761 | Parallel Data Communications Mechanism Having Reduced Power Continuously Calibrated Lines - A communications link includes multiple continuously calibrated parallel lines, wherein one or more lines are at least partially powered down while being continuously calibrated to reduce power consumption. In one aspect, at least N+1 lines (where N is the logical bus width) are periodically recalibrated, and at least one redundant line is powered down between calibrations. The redundant line could be either a true spare available for use as a replacement, or an extra line which carries functional data while other lines are being calibrated in turn. In another aspect, the logical bus width is variable, but does not exceed N | 06-20-2013 |
20130188656 | Communicating Control Information for a Data Communications Link Via a Line Being Calibrated - Control information for controlling a parallel data link is communicated on a line being calibrated. Preferably, the parallel data link includes a redundant line. The redundant line permits one line to be calibrated while the others carry functional data, a switching mechanism enabling each line to be selected in turn for calibration. The control information preferably includes information for coordinating calibration activity. Preferably, the link is bi-directional, having a separate redundant line in each direction, enabling a bi-directional handshaking protocol to be used for communicating control information. Preferably, the lines selected for calibration are time-multiplexed to carry calibration patterns and control information at different time intervals. | 07-25-2013 |
Thomas Eickhoff, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20120161478 | DRESSED HEADLINER FOR VEHICLES WITH A FINISHED PERIMETER AND A METHOD FOR OBTAINING IT - The invention relates to a dressed headliner for vehicles with a finished perimeter and a method for obtaining it method, without the addition of any adhesive or joining means where the finished perimeter obtained is a high quality finished perimeter with sharp contour. | 06-28-2012 |
Timothy J. Eickhoff, Edina, MN US
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20150077221 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AND USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Various prison services are rendered more efficient by providing inmates access to portable electronic devices in a controlled and regulated manner. A dispenser is employed to control and monitor the checking out and return of portable electronic devices and to communicate with such devices during use by inmates to monitor inmate use and ensure the portable electronic devices are only used by inmates as authorized. | 03-19-2015 |