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Aaron Richard Allen, Rochester, NY US
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20150303341 | MULTIPLE LAYER CHARGE-COUPLED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A structure composed of multiple layers that consist of 7 stages of photon and electron management, enhancement, and conversion for the purposes of photovoltaic applications is described. The invention consists of one or more layers comprised of: 1) an energy dependent up and down conversion layer optimized for a particular wavelength such as infrared; 2) a layer for multiple implementations of light capturing and trapping; 3) a layer for photonic and plasmonic enhancement of captured and trapped light; 4) a layer for converting photons to electrons; 5) a layer for multiplying electrons; 6) a layer for storing generated electrons; and 7) a layer for using electrons for power. One or more layers may serve simultaneous purposes. | 10-22-2015 |
Carl Allen, Brooklyn, NY US
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20160077356 | EYEWEAR WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE - Eyewear comprises a first frame portion that is configured to retain a first lens therein, a second frame portion that is configured to retain a second lens therein, a first temple that is coupled to the first frame portion, a second temple that is coupled to the second frame portion, and a flexible bridge that is positioned intermediate the first frame portion and the second frame portion. In some embodiments, the flexible bridge is formed from a flexible polymer material and a shape-retaining alloy metal at least partially embedded in the flexible polymer material. | 03-17-2016 |
Curt Matthew Allen, Medina, NY US
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20100204650 | Infusion pump and method to prevent titration errors in infusion therapies - An infusion pump including an interface unit for receiving first data for a first infusion regimen for a medication, the first regimen including a first unit of measure in which the first regimen is executed and after receipt of the first data, second data for a second infusion regimen for the medication, the second regimen including a second unit of measure in which the second regimen is executed. The pump also includes a processor for comparing the first and second units of measure. In one embodiment, the pump includes a graphical user interface, and the processor identifies a difference between the first and second units of measure; generates, using the processor, a warning message; and displays the message on the graphical user interface. In another embodiment, the processor holds in abeyance initiation of the second infusion regimen in response to identifying the difference between the units of measure. | 08-12-2010 |
George Allen, Middle Grove, NY US
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20100124678 | FUEL CELL FEED SYSTEMS - Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124689 | SYSTEM TO RESERVOIR CONNECTOR - A system-to-reservoir connector is disclosed in which a system-side-sub-connector and a reservoir-side-sub-connector provide for a fluid connection that is resilient to external forces, is substantially leak-proof upon insertion and retraction, and is orientation independent. | 05-20-2010 |
20110051320 | COMPLIANT ENERGY STORING STRUCTURAL SHEET - Disclosed herein is a structural sheet includes an energy storage density that is greater than 10-mWh/ft2 and is capable of withstanding greater than 5-KPa stress under at least 5% strain. | 03-03-2011 |
20130044858 | SAMPLE VISCOSITY AND FLOW CONTROL FOR HEAVY SAMPLES, AND X-RAY ANALYSIS APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An x-ray analysis system having an x-ray engine with an x-ray source for producing an x-ray excitation beam directed toward an x-ray analysis focal area; a sample chamber for presenting a sample stream to the x-ray analysis focal area, the analysis focal area disposed within a sample analysis area defined within the chamber; an x-ray detection path for collecting secondary x-rays and directing the x-rays toward a detector; an x-ray transparent barrier on a wall of the chamber through which the x-rays pass; and a blocking structure partially blocking the sample analysis area, for creating sample stream turbulence in the sample analysis area and over the barrier. The blocking structure may be disposed asymmetrically about a central axis of the x-ray analysis focal area and/or the sample analysis area; and may be a rounded pin. A heating element may be used to heat the sample stream for improving flow. | 02-21-2013 |
20140127610 | FUEL CELL FEED SYSTEMS - Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140270063 | NON-HOMOGENEOUS SAMPLE HANDLING APPARATUS AND X-RAY ANALYZER APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A sample handling apparatus/technique/method are provided for a material analyzer, including: a sample cell insert for carrying sample to and from a sample focal area of the analyzer; a removable sample carrying device for providing sample to the cell insert; and an actuator to flow sample from the carrying device to the sample cell insert. The removable sample carrying device may be a syringe, and the actuator pushes a plunger of the syringe to expel the sample to the sample cell insert. The sample cell insert may be mounted onto a sample cell, the sample cell being insertable into the analyzer for sample analysis. The sample handling apparatus may be used in combination with an optic-enabled x-ray analyzer, the x-ray analyzer including an x-ray engine with an x-ray excitation path and an x-ray detection path, wherein the x-ray excitation and/or the x-ray detection path define the sample focal area. | 09-18-2014 |
20150187507 | COMPLIANT ENERGY STORING STRUCTURAL SHEET - Disclosed herein is a structural sheet includes an energy storage density that is greater than 10-mWh/ft2 and is capable of withstanding greater than 5-KPa stress under at least 5% strain. Further provided is an energy storing structural sheet comprising an electrically conducting current carrying layer that is print formed over a sub assembly that comprises a separator, a foundation, an electrode, and a current bus. | 07-02-2015 |
20160033428 | SAMPLE VISCOSITY AND FLOW CONTROL FOR HEAVY SAMPLES, AND X-RAY ANALYSIS APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An x-ray analysis system having an x-ray engine with an x-ray source for producing an x-ray excitation beam directed toward an x-ray analysis focal area; a sample chamber for presenting a sample stream to the x-ray analysis focal area, the analysis focal area disposed within a sample analysis area defined within the chamber; an x-ray detection path for collecting secondary x-rays and directing the x-rays toward a detector; an x-ray transparent barrier on a wall of the chamber through which the x-rays pass; and a blocking structure partially blocking the sample analysis area, for creating sample stream turbulence in the sample analysis area and over the barrier. The blocking structure may be disposed asymmetrically about a central axis of the x-ray analysis focal area and/or the sample analysis area; and may be a rounded pin. A heating element may be used to heat the sample stream for improving flow. | 02-04-2016 |
George Allen, Albany, NY US
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20100124683 | HEAT SPREADER ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A DIRECT OXIDATION FUEL CELL - A heat spreader assembly that provides electrical, thermal and structural functions to the fuel cell. The heat spreader assembly comprises two bulk composite material layers, and a heat spreader element. The heat spreader element includes a copper layer sandwiched between two stainless steel layers. The stainless steel layers are bonded to the bulk composite layers by a conductive thermal set adhesive. The lamination applied to the stainless steel layers enables heat and electricity to flow from the cathode while maintaining low resistance among other layers of the fuel cell. The copper layer diffuses heat across the layer and functions as cathode current collector for a fuel cell. The bulk composite material layers function as a cold side of an enthalpy exchanger system and a cathode flow field. Further the composite material includes flow channels formed throughout the material to evenly distribute incoming air over the enthalpy exchanger membrane and to the cathode of the MEA. | 05-20-2010 |
Jason Randolph Allen, Niskayuna, NY US
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20090016402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL INSPECTION OF PARTS - A method of thermal inspection of a part having at least one internal cavity is provided. The method includes flowing a fluid through the at least one internal cavity. The method also includes measuring a temperature at one or more locations on the part over time. The method further includes calculating at least one of a first and a second derivative of the temperature with respect to time. The method also includes comparing at least one of the first or the second derivative to one or more baseline values to determine if the part meets a desired specification. | 01-15-2009 |
20090285259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL INSPECTION OF OBJECTS - A thermal measurement system for an object is provided. The system includes an array of detectors in two dimensions configured to receive radiation within multiple wavelength ranges, the array of detectors having a first axis representing a spatial dimension and a second axis representing a wavelength dimension. The system also includes an optical system configured to focus the radiation emitted by the object on to the array of detectors. | 11-19-2009 |
20090297336 | ONLINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL INSPECTION OF PARTS - A thermal inspection method is provided. The method includes measuring a transient thermal response of a cooled part installed in a turbine engine, wherein the transient thermal response results from operation of the turbine engine. The method also includes using the transient thermal response to determine one or more of a flow rate of a fluid flowing through one or more film cooling holes in the cooled part during operation of the turbine engine, at least one heat transfer coefficient for one or more internal passages in the cooled part, and a combined thermal response for the cooled part. The method further includes comparing at least one of the flow rate, the at least one heat transfer coefficient, and the combined thermal response of at least a portion of the cooled part to at least one baseline value to determine whether a thermal performance of the cooled part is satisfactory. | 12-03-2009 |
20100250155 | METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING HOLE FLOW RATES IN FILM COOLED PARTS - A method for measuring a flow rate through a cooling hole of a film cooled part includes the steps of 1) measuring a transient thermal response of an internal surface temperature corresponding solely to an inside portion of a cooling hole for a film cooled part resulting from a flow of fluid through the part, the fluid having an initial temperature that is different from an initial temperature of the film cooled part, 2) mathematically characterizing the transient thermal response, and 3) determining the cooling hole flow rate from the mathematical characterization. | 09-30-2010 |
20110125423 | THERMAL INSPECTION SYSTEMS - A thermal inspection system includes a fluid source configured to supply a warm flow and a cool flow, indirectly or directly, to internal passage(s) of a component. The system includes an imager configured to capture a time series of images corresponding to a transient thermal response of the component to the warm and cool flows. The system further includes at least one flow meter configured to measure the warm and cool flows supplied to the component and a processor operably connected to the imager. The processor determines the transient thermal response of the component around a transition time. The flow supplied to the component switches from the warm flow to the cool flow at the transition time. The processor compares the transient thermal response around the transition time with one or more baseline values or with an acceptable range of values to determine if the component meets a desired specification. | 05-26-2011 |
20110164653 | THERMAL INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCORPORATING EXTERNAL FLOW - A thermal inspection method is disclosed. The inspection method includes disposing a component in a wind tunnel configured to create a predetermined Mach number distribution for an external surface of the component. A gas is supplied at a known temperature T into the wind tunnel to create an external flow of gas over the external surface of the component in accordance with the predetermined Mach number distribution. The inspection method further includes directly or indirectly measuring one or more external surface temperatures of the component to generate an external surface temperature distribution for the external surface of the component and using the external surface temperature distribution to perform a quality control inspection of the component. A thermal inspection system is also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
20120154570 | Thermal Inspection and Machining Systems and Methods of Use - The present application provides a thermal imaging and machining system for a machine component. The thermal imaging and machining system may include a machining subsystem with a machining device for drilling one or more holes in the machine component and a thermal inspection subsystem positioned about the machining subsystem. The thermal inspection subsystem may include an imager and one or more fluid supply lines such that a thermal response of the holes in the machine component may be determined. | 06-21-2012 |
20120171015 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COOLING AND PURGING AIR FLOW TO A ROTARY MACHINE ONLINE MONITORING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system includes a sight tube configured to optically communicate with an interior of a rotary machine via insertion within an inspection port. The sight tube includes a window and multiple openings configured to direct purge air across the window. The system also includes a curtain tube disposed about the sight tube and configured to direct purge air from a first air source to the openings via a first passage formed between an inner surface of the curtain tube and an outer surface of the sight tube. The curtain tube includes multiple outlets configured to direct curtain air around the window, and the curtain tube is configured to direct the curtain air from a second air source to the outlets via a second passage formed between an outer surface of the curtain tube and an inner surface of the inspection port. | 07-05-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Allen, Newport, NY US
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20090185454 | Fillable hourglass and method of using fillable hourglass - A fillable hourglass having a glass component with opening permitting access to the inside of the glass component, a base with a least one opening in communication with the opening of the glass component, and a stopper for selectively opening and closing access to the glass component. The base is preferably formed from two planar members supported in spaced relation by decorative pillars. The stoppers may include decorative enhancements, such as being shaped in the design of a nautical steering wheel. The hourglass may be used as part of wedding sand ceremonies or to hold particular matter related to the wedding ceremony, or as an urn for storing crematory remains of a human or animal. | 07-23-2009 |
John R. Allen, Port Jefferson Station, NY US
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20140037058 | C-Arm with Removable or Retractable Detector Housing - An x-ray system comprises a c-arm base unit, a detector tray and a c-arm movably supported on the base to permit articulation above a patient to be examined. The c-arm has an x-ray emitter emitting x-radiation in an x-ray field, an x-ray detector detecting the x-rays and removably resting at the detector tray. An upper portion of the c-arm holds the x-ray emitter. The c-arm has a retractable lower portion with an articulating assembly removably holding the detector tray at the lower end and articulating the detector tray away from or in towards a center of the c-arm to stowed positions when attached. The c-arm slides with respect to the upper portion of the c-arm such that, when retracted, the upper portion can be placed over the patent who is resting on a surface having an obstruction therebeneath that would prevent the lower portion from accessing under the surface. | 02-06-2014 |
Jonathan Edward Allen, Medford, NY US
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20110248315 | STRUCTURED PILLAR ELECTRODES - An electrode comprising a plurality of structured pillars dispersed across a base contact and its method of manufacture are described. In one embodiment the structured pillars are columnar structures having a circular cross-section and are dispersed across the base surface as a uniformly spaced two-dimensional array. The height, diameter, and separation of the structured pillars are preferably on the nanometer scale and, hence, electrodes comprising the pillars are identified as nanostructured pillar electrodes. The nanostructured pillars may be formed, for example, by deposition into or etching through a surface template using standard lithography processes. Structured pillar electrodes offer a number of advantages when incorporated into optoelectronic devices such as photovoltaic cells. These include improved charge collection efficiency via a reduction in the carrier transport distance and an increase in electrode-photoactive layer interface surface area. These improvements contribute to an increase in the power conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices. | 10-13-2011 |
Joseph B. Allen, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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20090016596 | REMOVAL OF RELATIVELY UNIMPORTANT SHAPES FROM A SET OF SHAPES - A method for reducing a number of shapes, and a computer readable program code adapted to perform said method. The method forms first and second shape patterns. The second shape pattern includes the first shape pattern and error shapes. The error shapes are extracted from the second shape pattern. At least one environment shape corresponding to each error shape is derived from a subset of the error shapes. For example, each error shape in the subset may be expanded to form a corresponding expanded shape, and at least one environment shape corresponding to each expanded shape may be formed by removing all portions of the expanded shape common to the second shape pattern. The environment shape reflects a local geometric environment of its corresponding error shape. A subset of the environment shapes are deleted such that only unique environment shapes satisfying a selection criterion remain. | 01-15-2009 |
Kevin J. Allen, Avon, NY US
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20090256009 | Protection device for a lower guide system of a fuel injector - A protection device for a lower guide system of a fuel injector includes a debris shield deflecting a fuel flow around a lower guide system and a particle trap collecting particles contained within the fuel flow. By deflecting the fuel flow towards flow passages around the lower guide system, the particles contained in the fuel flow are prevented from entering a lower guide area, such as a radial gap between the stationary components of the lower guide system and the moving component of the valve assembly. The particle trap may be defined in a lower housing of the fuel injector or may be integrated in the debris shield. The debris shield may be integral with a valve assembly or may be a separate component. A permeable area may be integrated in the debris shield to enable partial flow therethrough. | 10-15-2009 |
20100018503 | Upper guide system for solenoid actuated fuel injectors - An upper guide system for a solenoid actuated fuel injector of an internal combustion engine includes an armature and a guide ring having a cylindrical shape and surrounding the armature and positioning the armature in a radial direction. The location of the upper guide system is substantially in the same axial location as the radial magnetic forces imposed on the armature. Features such as flutes or grooves are disposed on an outer diameter surface of the armature and/or holes through a body portion of the armature. Accordingly, the response performance of the solenoid actuated fuel injector is improved. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019071 | Fuel injector armature guide - An upper guide system for a solenoid actuated fuel injector of an internal combustion engine includes an armature having a first diameter section, a reduced diameter second section, and a concave portion at the transition between the first and second sections. The guide system also includes a guide shaped to extend into the concave portion of the armature and includes a central opening that slidably receives the second diameter section. The guide positions and guides the armature in a radial and an axial direction. The guide is assembled in an axial location that is close to the axial location of the center of the magnetic force acting on the armature. The guide system allows for a desired relative large guide length to diameter ratio. | 01-28-2010 |
20120067982 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector that includes a sliding armature, decoupled armature, or flying armature movable between a pintle stop and a housing stop. Flying armatures are generally used to increase the total force applied to the pintle stop for lifting the pintle off a nozzle seat to open the fuel injector. When the fuel injector is turned off, a housing stop is arranged to absorb kinetic energy present in the flying armature so that the kinetic energy is not imparted to the nozzle seat. | 03-22-2012 |
Kris Allen, Watertown, NY US
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20080273669 | Emergency Number Integrated Information Assimilation Device - An information transponding device in communication with an emergency number answering point, an ALI database and a remote storage device. The information transponding device receives ANI information from the emergency number answering point and accesses corresponding information in the ALI database and the remote storage device and assimilates the information into a readable format utilized at the emergency number answering point and transmits to the readable format to the emergency number answering point. The detailed information is updated and modified by authorized users via a secure Web portal on the World Wide Web. An automatic notification device automatically informs predetermined contacts that an emergency number was dialed from a particular line. | 11-06-2008 |
20120237003 | EMERGENCY NUMBER INTEGRATED INFORMATION ASSIMILATION DEVICE - An information transponding device in communication with an emergency number answering point, an ALI database and a remote storage device. The information transponding device receives ANI information from the emergency number answering point and accesses corresponding information in the ALI database and the remote storage device and assimilates the information into a readable format utilized at the emergency number answering point and transmits to the readable format to the emergency number answering point. The detailed information is updated and modified by authorized users via a secure Web portal on the World Wide Web. An automatic notification device automatically informs predetermined contacts that an emergency number was dialed from a particular line. | 09-20-2012 |
Kristen Elaina Allen, Brooklyn, NY US
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20150093965 | Adjust-A-Bust Technologies - A utility within a shirt or dress that allows adjustment to the cup size. A slit is cut in the garment just underneath the bust line. The fabric that covers the breasts is inserted into the slit and there is an adhesive/buttons/clasps, etc. on the inside of the garment near and on the slit to allow for the adjustment. | 04-02-2015 |
Loretta E. Allen, Hilton, NY US
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20100138749 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A WORK OF COMMUNICATION WITH SUPPLEMENTAL CONTEXT - A system for selecting, managing, sharing and displaying content data files in a manner that takes into the account the contextual significance of said content data files to a narrative, an author(s) and an audience. A system that is able to place an absolute and relative value upon the significance of a media object is able to assist in stimulating the recollection of the author and audience, thus making every aspect more memorable and enhancing by improving the ease of use and the quality of the final result of the use of the system of this invention. | 06-03-2010 |
20110246513 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A WORK OF COMMUNICATION WITH SUPPLEMENTAL CONTEXT - A system for selecting, managing, sharing and displaying content data files in a manner that takes into the account the contextual significance of said content data files to a narrative, an author(s) and an audience. A system that is able to place an absolute and relative value upon the significance of a media object is able to assist in stimulating the recollection of the author and audience, thus making every aspect more memorable and enhancing by improving the ease of use and the quality of the final result of the use of the system of this invention. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael Allen, Phelps, NY US
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20110252681 | Pulse Modulated Laser Sight for Firearms - A laser sighting device for a semi-automatic handgun having a recoil spring guide chamber housing a recoil spring surrounding a spring guide. The laser sighting device includes a pulse modulated laser received within the spring guide, having an input and a light output for emitting a pulse modulated laser light aligned with a path of a bullet fired by the handgun; and a sensor for detecting firing of the handgun, having an output coupled to the input of the pulse modulated laser. When the sensor detects the handgun has been fired, the output of the sensor triggers the pulse modulated laser to emit a train of pulses of laser light. | 10-20-2011 |
Michael E. Allen, Webster, NY US
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20090220618 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING POLYANIONIC MATERIALS AND SOURCE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - A pharmaceutical formulation that is effective in adversely affecting the viability of microorganisms or in inhibiting their growth and that provides better safety and/or comfort to the users comprises at least a polyanionic material and at least a source of hydrogen peroxide. The formulation can comprise an ophthalmically active agent for treating or controlling a disease or disorder of the eye. | 09-03-2009 |
20090304811 | Pharmaceutical Formulations Comprising Stabilized Polysaccharides and Source of Hydrogen Peroxide - A pharmaceutical formulation that is effective in adversely affecting the viability of microorganisms or in inhibiting their growth and that provides better safety and/or comfort to the users comprises a polysaccharide, a source of hydrogen peroxide, and an anti-oxidant. The formulation can further comprise a chelating agent and/or an ophthalmically active agent for treating or controlling a disease or disorder of the eye. The formulation may be used to treat, clean, disinfect, store, wet, or rewet contact lenses. | 12-10-2009 |
Michael W. Allen, Shortsville, NY US
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20130061509 | TARGET MARKING SYSTEM - A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam. | 03-14-2013 |
20140283430 | TARGET MARKING SYSTEM - A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam. | 09-25-2014 |
20150188023 | PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE AND CIRCUITRY - The present disclosure provides a device having a circuit. The circuit includes at least one boost converter receiving power from an energy source, a square wave driver in series with the boost converter, an inductor in series with the square wave driver for converting a square wave to a sinusoidal wave, and a piezoelectric transducer in series with the inductor, the piezoelectric transducer connectable to a load. The device further includes a phase-locked loop coupled to the circuit to determine a resonance frequency of the piezoelectric transducer when the piezoelectric transducer is connected to the load. | 07-02-2015 |
20150292836 | THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL - A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector. | 10-15-2015 |
20150377470 | DETERRENT DEVICE ATTACHMENT HAVING LIGHT SOUREC WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - Deterrent device attachments are provided each having a light emitting thermal source positioned by a support board to emit light from within a housing of the deterrent device, with the support board bent to provide surface areas to dissipate heat generated by the light emitter. | 12-31-2015 |
20160084615 | TARGET MARKING SYSTEM - A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam. | 03-24-2016 |
Michael Wade Allen, Shortsville, NY US
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20120091347 | THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL - A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector. | 04-19-2012 |
20120119112 | THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL - A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector. | 05-17-2012 |
20120154598 | THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL - A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector. | 06-21-2012 |
20150097967 | THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL - A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector. | 04-09-2015 |
Nathaniel Eaton Allen, Buffalo, NY US
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20140166662 | Suspension System for a Cryogenic Vessel - A double walled vacuum insulated cryogenic vessel including a support system for the inner vessel that comprises an inner vessel support, a support bushing, and an outer vessel support. The inner vessel support is affixed to the inner vessel and the outer vessel support is affixed to the outer vessel. Between the two supports is a support bushing which is not affixed to the inner vessel support, the outer vessel support, the inner vessel, nor the outer vessel. Anti-rotational support is provided either by mechanical means, shapes, or secondary support structures. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190187 | Cryogenic Liquid Conditioning and Delivery System - A cryogenic liquid conditioning system with flow driven by head pressure of liquid contained in a cryogenic storage tank, and a cryogenic liquid delivery system with flow driven by pressure in the vapor space of said cryogenic storage tank. A heat exchanger, coupled to the cryogenic storage tank located below the liquid level of said tank, operates as a portion of both the conditioning system and delivery system. A piping system moves cryogenic liquid to the heat exchanger where it is vaporized, and then moves vaporized liquid to the vapor space of the cryogenic tank and an application. The piping system includes a means for controlling flow through the system. A means for measuring the saturated pressure of cryogenic liquid is coupled to the storage tank or piping system, and is in communication with the means for controlling flow. | 07-10-2014 |
20150252947 | CRYOGENIC LIQUID CONDITIONING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A cryogenic liquid conditioning system with flow driven by head pressure of liquid contained in a cryogenic storage tank, and a cryogenic liquid delivery system with flow driven by pressure in the vapor space of the cryogenic storage tank. A heat exchanger, coupled to the cryogenic storage tank located below the liquid level of the tank, operates as a portion of both the conditioning system and delivery system. A piping system moves cryogenic liquid to the heat exchanger where it is vaporized, and then moves vaporized liquid to the vapor space of the cryogenic tank and an application. The piping system includes a controller and valve(s) for controlling flow through the system. A sensor for measuring the saturated pressure of cryogenic liquid is coupled to the storage tank or piping system, and is in communication with the flow controller. | 09-10-2015 |
Nikki Allen, New York, NY US
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20140142485 | BACK BRACE WITH AUTOMATIC SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT - An improved back brace apparatus employs sensors to automatically change the support provided to the back of a human torso. The sensors can detect the user changing position from a standing position to a bending position and the back brace apparatus automatically responds by increasing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. As the user returns to a standing position, the sensors detect the change and the back brace responds by automatically reducing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. | 05-22-2014 |
Nykol Allen, New York, NY US
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20150056153 | GEL VOLUME MASCARA - Inventive embodiments disclosed herein relate to gel volume mascara. The mascara includes water in a concentration of at least about 45% by weight; disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate; Polysorbate 20; Black iron oxide; One or more waxes selected from the group consisting of beeswax, Cera Carnauba/ | 02-26-2015 |
Peter Allen, Locust Valley, NY US
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20110170257 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A locking assembly security apparatus engages with a tablet computer or similar device, which is securely locked to it via a plunger lock. A corner pocket engages one corner of the tablet computer, while another proximal lockable corner pocket engages the diagonally opposite corner of the tablet computer. The security apparatus includes a diagonally extending chassis bar between the opposite set of corner pockets. The base of a proximal pocket extends from the diagonally extending chassis bar to the flanges at the proximal end on the other side of the integral hinge pin housing of the proximal pocket, which flips up to permit a corner of the tablet computer to be inserted or disengaged. | 07-14-2011 |
20120201000 | Security Slot Attachment for Portable Device Security - A lock includes an assembly of a slot engaging member insertable in a slot of a piece of equipment being locked, such as a portable or desktop computer, a laptop, notebook or other handheld electronic device, a monitor, a television/video screen, a video game, an electronic instrument such as an oscillator or a medical centrifuge or other analytical device, or the like. The slot engaging member is lockable by a dual action rotation and pivoting of an anchor sub-assembly grasping the slot engaging member; whereby the slot engaging member is unlocked by a reverse dual action pivoting and rotation of the anchor sub-assembly for the slot engaging member; wherein the lock is locked without use of a tool. | 08-09-2012 |
20120260698 | SPRING LOADED SECURITY SLOT ATTACHMENT FOR PORTABLE DEVICE SECURITY - A lock includes an assembly of a slot engaging member insertable in a slot of a piece of equipment being locked, such as a portable or desktop computer, a laptop, notebook or other handheld electronic device, a monitor, a television/video screen, a video game, an electronic instrument such as an oscillator or a medical centrifuge or other analytical device, or the like. A rotatable locking member engages an anchor sub-assembly having a rotatable element, wherein the rotatable element communicates with a spring force urging against the rotatable locking member. The rotatable locking member is alternately movable in and out of the slot in which it is inserted, and the locking element is rotatable by finger force overcoming said spring force against the locking member, wherein the lock is locked without use of a tool. | 10-18-2012 |
20120272693 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes the steps of securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object. | 11-01-2012 |
20120307448 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A security apparatus is configured for securing a non-foldable, rectangular, hand-held electronic device having four sides extending between lower and upper device surfaces in cooperation with a locking device. The security apparatus includes an elongated chassis member comprising detachably connectable first and second portions, where an end of each of the first and second portions is formed with complementary connectors for interconnecting the first and second portions and first and second corner holders pivotably attached respectively to ends of the first and second portions that are opposite the ends formed with the connectors, the corner holders constructed for receiving diagonally opposed corners of a hand-held electronic device to be secured. Upon positioning the elongated chassis member on the hand-held electronic device such that the opposed corners are received in the first and second corner holders, the locking device is locked to the connecting means thereby securing the device to be secured. | 12-06-2012 |
Peter Allen, Oyster Bay Cove, NY US
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20080232059 | Protruding lock for notebook computer or other personal electronic device - A notebook/laptop computer or other personal electronic device locking assembly includes a locking base secured to a working surface. The locking base locks the notebook computer or other personal electronic device securely in place to a work surface such as a desk top or table top. The lock is adapted to engage the notebook computer or other personal electronic device screen in the open position, leaving a front surface of the screen viewable. The lock includes a locking member which prevents removal of the notebook computer or other personal electronic device from the work surface. | 09-25-2008 |
20100284144 | Plunger security lock and personal electronic device configured to be secured by the plunger lock - A plunger-type security lock includes a slotted, cylindrical sliding key receptacle, a ferrule arranged on an outer cylindrical surface of the sliding key receptacle that is configured for attachment to a locking member, a cylindrical plunger, a sliding key including a hooking end and a plunger-contact end that is configured with a key definition and for slidable spring-loaded operation within the slotted, cylindrical sliding key in cooperation with the cylindrical plunger to extend and hook the flexible locking strip and to retract with and lock the locking strip in locking state and a locking mechanism that defines the locking state in cooperation with the key definition. | 11-11-2010 |
Peter Allen, Pleasantville, NY US
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20100081875 | Surgical Device For Minimal Access Surgery - The present invention is directed to devices and methods for performing minimal access surgery; in various embodiments, to a surgical device comprising an insertable instrument attached to a trocar, as well as methods of performing a surgical procedure comprising inserting in insertable instrument/trocar combination into the body of a patient through an incision. | 04-01-2010 |
20110230894 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INSERTABLE ROBOTIC SENSORY AND MANIPULATION PLATFORMS FOR SINGLE PORT SURGERY - The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for providing foldable, insertable robotic sensory and manipulation platforms for single port surgery. The device is referred to herein as an Insertable Robotic Effector Platform (IREP). The IREP provides a self-deployable insertable device that provides stereo visual feedback upon insertion, implements a backbone structure having a primary backbone and four secondary backbones for each of the robotic arms, and implements a radial expansion mechanism that can separate the robotic arms. All of these elements together provide an anthropomorphic endoscopic device. | 09-22-2011 |
20140350337 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INSERTABLE ROBOTIC SENSORY AND MANIPULATION PLATFORMS FOR SINGLE PORT SURGERY - The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for providing foldable, insertable robotic sensory and manipulation platforms for single port surgery. The device is referred to herein as an Insertable Robotic Effector Platform (IREP). The IREP provides a self-deployable insertable device that provides stereo visual feedback upon insertion, implements a backbone structure having a primary backbone and four secondary backbones for each of the robotic arms, and implements a radial expansion mechanism that can separate the robotic arms. All of these elements together provide an anthropomorphic endoscopic device. | 11-27-2014 |
Peter Allen, Oyster Bay, NY US
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20080206498 | Shrink wrap sleeves for electronic devices - A retrofit heat-sensitive shrink wrap sleeve is placed over a tetrahedral hand-held personal electronic device to be covered, having four adjacent lateral planar sides and two remaining planar sides perpendicular to the lateral planar sides. The sleeve is aligned with the device, and then shrunk to a form fit by heating all surfaces using an ordinary hair dryer. For certain devices such as personal music/video player devices (e.g.—iPod® of Apple Corporation), the sleeve is open at top and bottom thereby providing clearance for access to connectors which are typically placed on those surfaces of the device. For other types of device such as a personal digital assistant (PDA)/camera phone device, it is more appropriate for the sleeve to be open at both sides to permit access to connectors and ports on the side. In such case, a port is provided for the camera lens of the camera phone device. | 08-28-2008 |
20140238091 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securely fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object. | 08-28-2014 |
20150052957 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object. | 02-26-2015 |
20160076276 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object. | 03-17-2016 |
Peter K. Allen, Pleasantville, NY US
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20100245549 | INSERTABLE SURGICAL IMAGING DEVICE - A body-insertable imaging device includes a first camera that comprises a first image sensor and a first lens to pass incident light onto the first image sensor, a control interface to receive a remotely generated control signal, and an actuator communicatively coupled to the control interface and configured to support the camera and manipulate the camera about a pan axis, a tilt axis, and along a zoom direction in response to the control signal while the camera and actuator are within a body cavity, wherein the zoom direction extends out from a distal end of the body-insertable camera. | 09-30-2010 |
20110306840 | CONTROLLABLE MAGNETIC SOURCE TO FIXTURE INTRACORPOREAL APPARATUS. - A first magnetic field can be produced across a tissue region using a first magnetic field source, providing a magnetic coupling force between the first magnetic field source and a first object, wherein the first object provides a magnetic field or a magnetic susceptibility to obtain the magnetic coupling force. The magnetic coupling force can be sensed using a force sensor and a resulting sensed force signal can be provided to a controller. The controller can provide an output signal to control the magnetic coupling force using the sensed forced signal to obtain a constant or desired magnetic coupling force. | 12-15-2011 |
20120158015 | INSERTABLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MINIMAL ACCESS PROCEDURE - The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest. | 06-21-2012 |
20140336461 | SURGICAL STRUCTURED LIGHT SYSTEM - A Surgical Structured Light (SSL) system is disclosed that provides real-time, dynamic 3D visual information of the surgical environment, allowing registration of pre- and intra-operative imaging, online metric measurements of tissue, and improved navigation and safety within the surgical field. | 11-13-2014 |
20140341424 | TOOL TRACKING DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A system and method for tracking a surgical implement in a patient can have an imaging system configured to obtain sequential images of the patient, and an image recognition system coupled to the imaging system and configured to identify the surgical implement in individual images. The image recognition system can be configured to identify the surgical implement relative to the patient in one of the images based, at least in part, on an identification of the surgical implement in at least one preceding one of the sequential images, and a probabilistic analysis of individual sections of the one of the images, the sections being selected by the image recognition system based on a position of the surgical implement in the patient as identified in the at least one preceding one of the images. | 11-20-2014 |
20150297313 | MARKERLESS TRACKING OF ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS - Appearance learning systems, methods and computer products for three-dimensional markerless tracking of robotic surgical tools. An appearance learning approach is provided that is used to detect and track surgical robotic tools in laparoscopic sequences. By training a robust visual feature descriptor on low-level landmark features, a framework is built for fusing robot kinematics and 3D visual observations to track surgical tools over long periods of time across various types of environments. Three-dimensional tracking is enabled on multiple tools of multiple types with different overall appearances. The presently disclosed subject matter is applicable to surgical robot systems such as the da Vinci® surgical robot in both ex vivo and in vivo environments. | 10-22-2015 |
Richard G. Allen, Rochester, NY US
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20120251131 | COMPENSATING FOR PERIODIC NONUNIFORMITY IN ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER - A method is provided of compensating for periodic non-uniformity in an electrophotographic (EP) printer with a rotatable imaging component, and a runout sensor for measuring the distance between a first reference point and the surface of the first component along a first reference axis. An image signal representing an image to be produced on a receiving member by the printer is received. The component is rotated. While it is rotating, the distance for the component is measured using the runout sensor. A correction value corresponding to the measured distance is automatically determined using a processor. The image data corresponding to the measured distance are automatically adjusted with the correction value using the processor. Toner corresponding to the adjusted image data is deposited on the receiver using the component. | 10-04-2012 |
Richard George Allen, Rochester, NY US
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20120251141 | DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF PRINTER IMAGE ARTIFACTS - A method is provided of determining the cause of artifacts in images produced by an electrophotographic (EP) printer. A reference image is printed and artifacts in it are detected. After printing normal images, a test image is printed and artifacts in it are detected. If a detected artifact in the test image does not correspond to a detected artifact in the reference image, a characteristic frequency spectrum of the artifact in the test image is determined. Run-out on rotatable imaging components is measured, and a characteristic frequency spectrum of each is determined. The test image spectrum is compared to each component spectrum to identify which component is causing the artifact. | 10-04-2012 |
20130295351 | PREPARING COLOR TONER IMAGES WITH METALLIC EFFECT - A color toner image with a metallic effect can be prepared by forming one or more latent images and developing them with metallic dry toner particles and color toner particles. The developed color toner image can be transferred to a receiver material, and fixed to provide a color toner image with a metallic effect. The metallic dry toner particles have a polymeric binder phase and non-conductive metal oxide particles dispersed therein. Before fixing, the metallic dry toner particle has a mean volume weighted diameter (D | 11-07-2013 |
20150212470 | COMPENSATING FOR PRINTING NON-UNIFORMITIES USING A ONE DIMENSIONAL MAP - Correction data is produced for density errors in prints produced using a printer. While printing a test image, the periods of rotation of one or more rotatable imaging members arranged along a receiver feed path in the printer are measured using a period sensor. The printed test image is measured in the cross-track direction and a one dimensional map of the period sensors is determined. A reproduction error signal representing deviation from aim density is determined. The variations from the data at measured periods in one or both directions are used to produce a correction signal. | 07-30-2015 |
Russell D. Allen, Mahopac, NY US
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20080249650 | METHOD FOR COMPOSITION CONTROL OF A METAL COMPOUND FILM - Measurement of the extinction coefficient k is employed for effective and prompt in-line monitoring and/or controlling of the metal film composition. The dependency of the extinction coefficient on the composition of a metal compound is characterized by measuring the extinction coefficients of a series of the metal compound with different compositions. A monitor metal film is then deposited on a wafer. The extinction coefficient k of the film on the wafer is measured and a film compositional parameter is extracted. The wafer processing may continue if k is in specification or the needed compositional change in the film may be extracted from the measured value of the k and the established dependence of k on the composition of the film for out-of-spec k values. | 10-09-2008 |
Scott Allen, Ithaca, NY US
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20110087001 | POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to methods of synthesizing a poly(ethylene carbonate) polymer from the reaction of ethylene oxide (EO) and carbon dioxide (CO | 04-14-2011 |
20130337204 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides coating compositions having a crosslinker and a poly(carbonate polyol). Such coating compositions may be usefully employed in thermosetting applications for the production of coatings for consumer products. | 12-19-2013 |
20140066591 | POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to methods of synthesizing a poly(ethylene carbonate) polymer from the reaction of ethylene oxide (EO) and carbon dioxide (CO | 03-06-2014 |
20150353680 | POLYMERS OF THYLENE OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to methods of synthesizing a poly(ethylene carbonate) polymer from the reaction of ethylene oxide (EO) and carbon dioxide (CO | 12-10-2015 |
Scott D. Allen, Ithaca, NY US
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20080262164 | Isotactic specific catalyst for direct production of highly isotactic poly (propylene oxide) or highly isotactic poly (butylene oxide) - (Salph or methoxy salph) Co (initiating ligand) catalyze homopolymerizing rac-PO to produce pure highly isotactic PPO and rac-1-butylene oxide to produce pure isotactic poly(butylene oxide). A product is unfractionated isotactic PPO of m-dyad content >81%, normally at least 99%. | 10-23-2008 |
20090299032 | Methods of Controlling Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymers and Compositions Thereof - A catalyst, co-catalyst, and/or chain transfer agent is added at a time after initiation of an addition polymerization reaction to produce a polymer product with a widened molecular weight distribution relative to having all of the components in the original reaction mixture. The catalyst, co-catalyst, or chain transfer agent may be added discretely or continuously to the reaction to produce a product with a bimodal, trimodal, or other broadened molecular weight distribution. | 12-03-2009 |
20100311941 | COPOLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDES AND CYCLIC ANHYDRIDES - The present invention provides novel polymers and methods of preparing the same. | 12-09-2010 |
20110065894 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - A catalyst, co-catalyst, and/or chain transfer agent is added at a time after initiation of an addition polymerization reaction to produce a polymer product with a widened molecular weight distribution relative to having all of the components in the original reaction mixture. The catalyst, co-catalyst, or chain transfer agent may be added discretely or continuously to the reaction to produce a product with a bimodal, trimodal, or other broadened molecular weight distribution. | 03-17-2011 |
20110152497 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 06-23-2011 |
20110201779 | PURIFICATION OF POLYCARBONATES - The present disclosure provides, in part, a method for removing a catalyst from a product of catalyzed aliphatic polycarbonate polymerization reaction. | 08-18-2011 |
20110207899 | ALIPHATIC POLYCARBONATE QUENCH METHOD - The present disclosure is directed to, in part, an aliphatic polycarbonate polymerization reaction initiated by combining an epoxide with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalytic transition metal-ligand complex to form a reaction mixture, and further quenching that polymerization reaction by contacting the reaction mixture with an acid containing a non-nucleophilic anion produces a crude polymer solution with improved stability and processability. | 08-25-2011 |
20110218127 | POLYCARBONATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and —B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods. | 09-08-2011 |
20110230580 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO | 09-22-2011 |
20110257296 | TUNABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides polymer compositions having a tunable decomposition temperature. Suitable additives are disclosed for lowering the decomposition temperature of polymer compositions. The invention further provides methods of preparing such polymer compositions with tunable decomposition temperatures. | 10-20-2011 |
20110313128 | ISOTACTIC SPECIFIC CATALYST FOR DIRECT PRODUCTION OF HIGHLY ISOTACTIC POLY (PROPYLENE OXIDE) OR HIGHLY ISOTACTIC POLY (BUTYLENE OXIDE) - (Salph or methoxy salph) Co (initiating ligand) catalyze homopolymerizing rac-PO to produce pure highly isotactic PPO and rac-1-butylene oxide to produce pure isotactic poly(butylene oxide). A product is unfractionated isotactic PPO of m-dyad content>81%, normally at least 99%. | 12-22-2011 |
20120123137 | PROCESS FOR BETA-LACTONE PRODUCTION - The present application provides a method for producing an beta-lactone product. The method includes the steps of: reacting an epoxide, a solvent with a carbonylation catalyst and carbon monoxide to produce a reaction stream comprising a beta-lactone then separating a portion of the beta-lactone in the reaction stream from the solvent and carbonylation catalyst to produce: i) a beta-lactone stream with the beta-lactone, and ii) a catalyst recycling stream including the carbonylation catalyst and the high boiling solvent; and adding the catalyst recycling stream to the feed stream. | 05-17-2012 |
20120156410 | STRUCTURALLY PRECISE POLY(PROPYLENE CARBONATE) COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides articles made from structurally precise poly(propylene carbonate) and blends thereof. Provided articles include articles manufactured from poly(propylene carbonate) wherein the PPC has a high head-to-tail ratio, low ether linkage content, narrow polydispersity and low cyclic carbonate content. Also provided are articles made from, incorporating or coated with structurally precise PPC. | 06-21-2012 |
20130066044 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO | 03-14-2013 |
20130144031 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144032 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144033 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 06-06-2013 |
20130165670 | SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE FROM ETHYLENE OXIDE - Continuous flow systems and methods produce succinic anhydride by a double carbonylation of ethylene oxide with carbon monoxide and at least one catalyst. In some embodiments, the double carbonylation occurs using a single catalyst. In other embodiments, a first catalyst is used to promote the first carbonylation, and a second catalyst different from the first catalyst is used to promote the second carbonylation. The succinic anhydride is isolated from the product stream by crystallization and the catalyst is recycled to the reaction stream. | 06-27-2013 |
20130172482 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation. In certain embodiments the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise sites of olefinic unsaturation capable of participating in radical-promoted olefin polymerizations. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the polymerization or cross-linking of a combination of olefinic monomers and aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation. | 07-04-2013 |
20130209775 | POLYMER BLENDS - The present invention provides, among other things, extruded blends of aliphatic polycarbonates and polyolefins. In one aspect, provided blends comprise aliphatic polycarbonates such as poly(propylene carbonate) and a lesser amount of a crystalline or semicrystalline polymer. In certain embodiments, provided blends are characterized in that they exhibit unexpected improvements in their elongation properties. In another aspect, the invention provides methods of making such materials and applications of the materials in applications such as the manufacture of consumer packaging materials. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244864 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO | 09-19-2013 |
20130274401 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesive compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesives derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure: | 10-17-2013 |
20130281633 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present disclosure describes polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing epoxy functional groups. In certain embodiments, the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise epoxy functional groups capable of participating in epoxide ring-opening reactions. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the reaction of nucleophilic reagents and epoxide functional groups, wherein the epoxide functional groups are located on aliphatic polycarbonate chains. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281715 | PROCESS FOR BETA-LACTONE PRODUCTION - The present application provides a method for producing an beta-lactone product. The method includes the steps of: reacting an epoxide, a solvent with a carbonylation catalyst and carbon monoxide to produce a reaction stream comprising a beta-lactone then separating a portion of the beta-lactone in the reaction stream from the solvent and carbonylation catalyst to produce: i) a beta-lactone stream with the beta-lactone, and ii) a catalyst recycling stream including the carbonylation catalyst and the high boiling solvent; and adding the catalyst recycling stream to the feed stream. | 10-24-2013 |
20130303724 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides polycarbonate polyol compositions with improved characteristics. Such polycarbonate polyol compositions are useful in thermosetting applications for the production of coatings for consumer products. The present invention provides compositions having such improved characteristics, in particular, polycarbonate polyol compositions having a glass transition temperature (Tg) from about −20° C. to about 60° C., from about −20° C. to about 50° C., or from about 0° C. to about 30° C., are particularl useful in thermosetting applications. In some embodiments, polycarbonate polyol compositions have a Tg from about −20° C. to about 3° C. In some embodiments, polycarbonate polyol compositions have a Tg from about 0° C. to about 50° C., from about 0° C. to about 50° C., or from about 10 “C. to about 40° C. | 11-14-2013 |
20140024795 | ALIPHATIC POLYCARBONATE POLYOLS CONTAINING SILYL GROUPS - In one aspect, the present invention pertains to novel silyl polyurethane (SPUR) compositions incorporating aliphatic polycarbonate polyols, as well as methods of making, formulating and using these novel materials. Also provided are films and higher polymers made from the novel SPUR compositions, as well as articles coated with, made from, or incorporating these compositions. | 01-23-2014 |
20140031453 | POLYCARBONATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and —B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046008 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO | 02-13-2014 |
20140187660 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polyurethane compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane foams, thermoplastics and elastomers derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure: | 07-03-2014 |
20140275575 | PROCESS FOR BETA-LACTONE PRODUCTION - The present application provides a method for producing an beta-lactone product. The method includes the steps of: reacting an epoxide, a solvent with a carbonylation catalyst and carbon monoxide to produce a reaction stream comprising a beta-lactone then separating a portion of the beta-lactone in the reaction stream from the solvent and carbonylation catalyst to produce: i) a beta-lactone stream with the beta-lactone, and ii) a catalyst recycling stream including the carbonylation catalyst and the high boiling solvent; and adding the catalyst recycling stream to the feed stream. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296522 | CATALYTIC CARBONYLATION CATALYSTS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present invention provides catalysts for the carbonylation of heterocycles. The inventive catalysts feature metal-ligand complexes having cationic functional groups tethered to the ligand, wherein the tethered cationic groups are associated with anionic metal carbonyl species. The invention also provides methods of using the inventive catalysts to affect the ring opening carbonylation of epoxides. | 10-02-2014 |
20140343246 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 11-20-2014 |
20150051369 | METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides methods for reducing induction periods in epoxide-CO | 02-19-2015 |
20150083326 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesive compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesives derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure. In another aspect, the invention provides articles comprising the inventive polyurethane compositions as well as methods of making such compositions. | 03-26-2015 |
20150141693 | PROCESS FOR ACRYLATE PRODUCTION - Disclosed are methods for the continuous flow production of acrylic acid and derivatives thereof from an epoxide feedstock. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: contacting a process stream comprising ethylene oxide and an organic solvent with a carbonylation catalyst and carbon monoxide to provide a reaction stream containing beta propiolactone; applying the reaction stream containing the beta propiolactone to a nanofiltration membrane to produce a permeate stream containing beta lactone and a retentate stream containing carbonylation catalyst; and treating the permeate stream under conditions to convert the beta propiolactone into an acrylate ester. In some embodiments, the retentate stream is returned to the first step of the process where it is recharged with additional epoxide and passed through the sequence again. | 05-21-2015 |
20150232496 | METAL COMPLEXES - The present invention provides novel metal complexes, methods of making, and methods of using the same. | 08-20-2015 |
20150252145 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex. | 09-10-2015 |
20150299372 | HIGH STRENGTH POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Disclosed are high strength polyurethane foam compositions and methods of making them. In one aspect, the inventive polyurethane foams include strength enhancing additives comprising one or more polycarbonate polyols derived from the copolymerization of CO | 10-22-2015 |
20150299386 | POLYCARBONATE POLYOL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO | 10-22-2015 |
20150307660 | POLYCARBONATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and -B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods. | 10-29-2015 |
20150344751 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesive compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesives derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure: | 12-03-2015 |
20150361215 | ALIPHATIC POLYCARBONATE QUENCH METHOD - The present disclosure is directed to, in part, an aliphatic polycarbonate polymerization reaction initiated by combining an epoxide with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalytic transition metal-ligand complex to form a reaction mixture, and further quenching that polymerization reaction by contacting the reaction mixture with an acid containing a non-nucleophilic anion produces a crude polymer solution with improved stability and processability. | 12-17-2015 |
20150368394 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYESTER PRODUCTION - Disclosed are polymerization systems and methods for the formation of polyesters from epoxides and carbon monoxide. The inventive polymerization systems feature the combination of metal carbonyl compounds and polymerization initiators and are characterized in that the molar ratios of metal carbonyl compound, polymerization initiators and provided epoxides are present in certain ratios. | 12-24-2015 |
20160068638 | ALIPHATIC POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present invention pertains to novel block materials comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate (APC) chain bound to a hydrocarbon. The invention also provides methods of making the block materials and using them as compatibilizers for polymer blends. In another aspect, the present invention encompasses methods of making blends of APCs with polyolefins. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise the step of blending one or more APCs with one or more polyolefins in the presence of a compatibilizer as described herein. In another aspect, the present invention encompasses novel blends of APCs with polyolefins. In certain embodiments, the blends comprise one or more APCs; at least one polyolefin and a compatibilizer as described herein. | 03-10-2016 |
20160102040 | PROCESS FOR BETA-LACTONE PRODUCTION - The present application provides a method for producing an beta-lactone product. The method includes the steps of: reacting an epoxide, a solvent with a carbonylation catalyst and carbon monoxide to produce a reaction stream comprising a beta-lactone then separating a portion of the beta-lactone in the reaction stream from the solvent and carbonylation catalyst to produce: i) a beta-lactone stream with the beta-lactone, and ii) a catalyst recycling stream including the carbonylation catalyst and the high boiling solvent; and adding the catalyst recycling stream to the feed stream. | 04-14-2016 |
20160102068 | SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE FROM ETHYLENE OXIDE - Continuous flow systems and methods produce succinic anhydride by a double carbonylation of ethylene oxide with carbon monoxide and at least one catalyst. In some embodiments, the double carbonylation occurs using a single catalyst. In other embodiments, a first catalyst is used to promote the first carbonylation, and a second catalyst different from the first catalyst is used to promote the second carbonylation. The succinic anhydride is isolated from the product stream by crystallization and the catalyst is recycled to the reaction stream. | 04-14-2016 |
Sean A. Allen, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20080210068 | SELF-CONTAINED CASSETTE MATERIAL CUTTER AND METHOD OF CUTTING - A modular cassette cutter design with a unique blade retention system for making multiple, simultaneous cuts in elongated strip material. The blades are retained so that they can be individually replaced. The blade hardware is made accessible from one side of the tool for easy replacement. The cassette modules lend themselves for easy accommodation to different types of gasket material and shapes. The cassette module cutters are easily interchangeable to make end cuts or corner cuts, and may be combined in a single press to make different cuts simultaneously. Prefabricated gaskets may be cut using data from linear measurements of cover designs. | 09-04-2008 |
20090020590 | PROCESS FOR MAKING INTERCONNECT SOLDER Pb-FREE BUMPS FREE FROM ORGANO-TIN/TIN DEPOSITS ON THE WAFER SURFACE - A method is provided for making of interconnect solder bumps on a wafer or other electronic device without depositing any significant amount of tin or other solder component from the solder onto the wafer surface which tin can cause shorts or other defects in the wafer. The method is particularly useful for well-known C4NP interconnect technology. In one aspect of the invention, a reducing gas flow rate is used to remove oxides from the solder surfaces and wafer pad surfaces and is of a sufficient determined or pre-determined flow and/or chamber or mold/wafer spacing to provide a gas velocity across the solder surfaces and wafer pad surfaces so that Sn or other contaminants do not deposit on the wafer surface during solder transfer. In another aspect, the transfer contact is performed below the melting point of the solder and subsequently heated to above the melting temperature while in transfer contact. The heated solder in contact with the wafer pads is transferred to the wafer pads. | 01-22-2009 |
Sheila E. Allen, Peekskill, NY US
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20080235565 | System and Method for Reference Validation in Word Processor Documents - Systems and methods are provided for supporting the use of hypertext links in documents such as word processor documents. A given word processor document is scanned for link representations to sources that are external to the word processor document. These identified link representations are then checked for validity and functionality, and the external sources are also checked for content and accessibility. In order to facilitate checking the content of the external sources, the word processor document is appended to include all or part of the content of each linked external source. The appended information is then used for subsequent content comparisons. Checking of the link representations and external sources is used to produce a current validity status for each link representations. The validity status of the links within a given document are indicated to an author or reader using visual queues by modifying non-link aspects of the word processor document, by modifying the appearance of a file name or file folder associated with the word processor document or by modifying the appearance of a cursor used in conjunction with the word processor document. | 09-25-2008 |
20100083107 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING INFORMATION DURING CONTENT BREAKPOINTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing information during content breakpoints in a virtual universe. The system comprises a placement engine configured to detect a content breakpoint within a virtual universe, which is defined as at least one of a login process, a logoff process, a teleportation, a wait state, and during any point where a user changes information streams in the virtual universe. The system also comprises an insertion resolution engine configured to create a list of prioritized information to present to a user within the virtual universe and an information definition engine configured to present the prioritized information to the user of the virtual universe during the content breakpoint. | 04-01-2010 |
20100153868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MODIFY AVATAR CHARACTERISTICS BASED ON INFERRED CONDITIONS - A system and method to modify avatar characteristics and, in particular, to modify avatar characteristics based on inferred conditions. The system comprises a collection engine configured to collect one or more inputs and at least one rule set. The system also comprises an emotion engine configured to accept the one or more inputs and operate on the at least one rule set by comparing the one or more inputs to the at least one rule set, the emotion engine configured to modify at least one characteristic of a user participating in a virtual universe when the comparing produces a match. | 06-17-2010 |
20120310803 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING INFORMATION DURING CONTENT BREAKPOINTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing information during content breakpoints in a virtual universe. The system comprises a placement engine configured to detect a content breakpoint within a virtual universe, which is defined as at least one of a login process, a logoff process, a teleportation, a wait state, and during any point where a user changes information streams in the virtual universe. The system also comprises an insertion resolution engine configured to create a list of prioritized information to present to a user within the virtual universe and an information definition engine configured to present the prioritized information to the user of the virtual universe during the content breakpoint. | 12-06-2012 |
20160048490 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING INFORMATION DURING CONTENT BREAKPOINTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing information during content breakpoints in a virtual universe. The system comprises a placement engine configured to detect a content breakpoint within a virtual universe, which is defined as at least one of a login process, a logoff process, a teleportation, a wait state, and during any point where a user changes information streams in the virtual universe. The system also comprises an insertion resolution engine configured to create a list of prioritized information to present to a user within the virtual universe and an information definition engine configured to present the prioritized information to the user of the virtual universe during the content breakpoint. | 02-18-2016 |
Sheila Elizabeth Allen, Peekskill, NY US
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20090171781 | LOCATION BASED ADVERTISEMENT DELIVERY TO PERVASIVE DEVICES - A computer implemented method, computer program product, and data processing system display advertisements on a pervasive device. A wireless signal for an advertisement is received by the pervasive device. The advertisement includes advertisement information. Responsive to receiving the wireless signal, the advertisement information is compared to user preferences to determine whether the advertisement information matches the user preferences. In the event that the advertisement information matches at least one of the user preferences, the advertisement is displayed on the pervasive device. | 07-02-2009 |
Stephanie A. Allen, Newport, NY US
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20090185454 | Fillable hourglass and method of using fillable hourglass - A fillable hourglass having a glass component with opening permitting access to the inside of the glass component, a base with a least one opening in communication with the opening of the glass component, and a stopper for selectively opening and closing access to the glass component. The base is preferably formed from two planar members supported in spaced relation by decorative pillars. The stoppers may include decorative enhancements, such as being shaped in the design of a nautical steering wheel. The hourglass may be used as part of wedding sand ceremonies or to hold particular matter related to the wedding ceremony, or as an urn for storing crematory remains of a human or animal. | 07-23-2009 |
William H. Allen, New York, NY US
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20130254713 | Sourcing and Work Product Techniques - Sourcing and work product techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a system includes one or more modules implemented at least partially in hardware and that are configured to collect data related to an opportunity described in a posting. The data is collected via an application made by a user to the posting, a recommendation made on behalf of another user based on the posting, and at least one discovery made via a search. The system also includes at least one module implemented at least partially in hardware and configured to generate a user interface that includes representations of users from the data and a portion that is configured to display potential candidates responsive to one or more selections made via the user interface of one or more of the representations. | 09-26-2013 |