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Arnold W. Millsap, Leonard, MI US
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20100063677 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION WITHIN CONTROL SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for synchronous communication in a control system is disclosed. Within a first time interval, a first source task is executed to broadcast a first destination task, within a second sequential time interval, the first destination task is communicated over a channel to a first destination, and within a third sequential time interval, the first destination task is consumed. Within the first time interval, a second source task may be executed to broadcast a second destination task, within the second sequential time interval, the second destination task may be communicated over the channel to a second destination, and within the third sequential time interval, the second destination task may be consumed. The first source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the second source task, and the second source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the first source task. | 03-11-2010 |
20110046840 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION WITHIN CONTROL SYSTEMS - A drive-by-communication-signal vehicle includes a driver interface subsystem having a sensor responsive to an operational characteristic of the driver interface subsystem, a controller responsive to the sensor, a vehicle subsystem responsive to the controller, and a communication channel in signal communication with the driver interface subsystem, the controller, and the vehicle subsystem. The controller includes a storage medium, a processing circuit, and a clock synchronization mechanism defining synchronous communication cycles, with each communication cycle defining at least one time interval. The storage medium, being readable by the processing circuit, stores instructions for execution by the processing circuit for executing and communicating ordered tasks within defined time intervals with flexible task scheduling. | 02-24-2011 |
20110144862 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION WITHIN CONTROL SYSTEMS - A computer program product includes a storage medium that stores instructions for execution by a processing circuit for practicing a method for synchronous communication in a control system. Within a first time interval, a first source task is executed to broadcast a first destination task, within a second sequential time interval, the first destination task is communicated over a channel to a first destination, and within a third sequential time interval, the first destination task is consumed. Within the first time interval, a second source task may be executed to broadcast a second destination task, within the second sequential time interval, the second destination task may be communicated over the channel to a second destination, and within the third sequential time interval, the second destination task may be consumed. The first source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the second source task, and the second source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the first source task. | 06-16-2011 |
Colleen Millsap, Sterling, VA US
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20100009785 | Volleyball instructional apparatus - The present invention is directed to a volleyball instructional apparatus and methods of using such apparatus, more particularly to a volleyball instructional apparatus that provides assistance with training a user how to establish proper hand, forearm, and/or body positioning when bumping or striking a volleyball during different volleyball motions. The instructional apparatus comprises a first hand member, a second hand member and an element for maintaining said first and second hand members. | 01-14-2010 |
20120083369 | Volleyball Instructional Apparatus - The present invention is directed to a volleyball instructional apparatus and methods of using such apparatus, more particularly to a volleyball instructional apparatus that provides assistance with training a user how to establish proper hand, forearm, and/or body positioning when bumping or striking a volleyball during different volleyball motions. The instructional apparatus comprises a first hand member, a second hand member and an element for maintaining said first and second hand members. | 04-05-2012 |
Jerry Millsap, Capistrano Beach, CA US
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20100100562 | Fully Parameterized Structured Query Language - A method for selectively creating a chart and dynamically displaying the chart is disclosed. The method comprises retrieving dimensions from a database, retrieving metrics from said database, retrieving dates from said database, creating user selectable menus, dynamically generating a query based on user selections in said user selectable menus, receiving the results of said query, and dynamically generating a chart from said results. | 04-22-2010 |
Kevin Millsap, Watkinsville, GA US
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20140220660 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FILAMENTOUS BACTERIOPHAGE - The invention relates to culture conditions and methods that allow reproducible production of high titers of filamentous bacteriophage. Culture media comprising high titers of filamentous bacteriophage, as we methods of producing high titers of filamentous phage on a large scale are encompassed. | 08-07-2014 |
Leland K. Millsap, Fruitland, ID US
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20130078074 | ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE RECEIVING TABLE FOR A MID-SIZE OR BIG BALE STACK WAGON - An improved rearward-hinged and forward-hinged, rotatable and tiltable receiving table for a agricultural bale transport vehicle that selectively tilts and rotates a layer of bales resting thereupon 90 degrees relative to a preceding bale layer on the transport vehicle to criss-cross tie a load of bales (a plurality of layers of bales) together in a load stack offloaded from the transport vehicle to the field for later pickup and movement or deposit in a bale storage area. Preferably, the bale transport vehicle is a mid-size or big bale stack wagon having a Mil-Stak® bale loader previously installed or concurrently being installed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130218421 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC TIE TABLE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE TIE TABLE FOR A MID-SIZE OR BIG BALE STACK WAGON - A tie table control system comprising a programmable logic controller and a tie table control sensor array of proximity sensors provides semi-automatic control of the movements of a rearward-hinged and forward-hinged, rotatable and tiltable tie table for a agricultural bale transport vehicle that selectively tilts and rotates a layer of bales resting thereupon generally 90 degrees relative to a preceding bale layer on the bale transport vehicle to criss-cross tie a stack load of bales (a plurality of layers of bales) together into a stack load to be offloaded to a field location or to a bale storage area. | 08-22-2013 |
Michael R. Millsap, Mililani, HI US
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20140183883 | DOOR STOP - A door stop including a block having a top surface and a bottom surface. The block includes an engaging perimeter that is substantially orthogonal to each of the top surface and the bottom surface. The block includes a non-engaging perimeter opposite the engaging perimeter and disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The block includes a protrusion extending therefrom at a boundary region that is between the engaging perimeter and the non-engaging perimeter. The door stop includes a first selectably swivelable and selectably rotatable hook extending from the top surface near the engaging perimeter. | 07-03-2014 |
Patrick S. Millsap, San Diego, CA US
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20090252692 | ESTERIFIED FATTY ACID COMPOSITION - The invention is directed to compositions comprising lecithin, olive oil, esterified fatty acids and mixed tocophenols for use in the treatment and prevention of various types of arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions, periodontal diseases and psoriasis, which avoid many of the side effects associated with known treatments. The compositions of the present invention have the advantage of increased stability, a reduction of arachidonic acid in cells, a reduction in eicosanoid production and enhanced cell regulation and communication. Also disclosed are methods for using the compositions for treatment and prevention. | 10-08-2009 |
Paul Millsap, Seattle, WA US
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20140232679 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROTECT AGAINST INADVERTANT ACTUATION OF VIRTUAL BUTTONS ON TOUCH SURFACES - Systems and methods of defending and/or guarding against inadvertent actuation of a virtual button upon a touch sensitive screen and/or device. A virtual button may be a touch sensor, set of touch sensors and/or touch areas upon a touch screen—the actuation of which may be associated with the execution of a process. In one embodiment, a virtual button may comprise a first touch area and a second guarding area. Certain touches and other conditions within the first touch area and/or second guarding area may be interpreted by the device as either intentional or inadvertent. If the touches are interpreted as inadvertent, then the process associated with the virtual button may be suppressed. | 08-21-2014 |
Paul Millsap, Issaquah, WA US
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20130100045 | PRESSURE-BASED INTERACTION FOR INDIRECT TOUCH INPUT DEVICES - In an indirect interaction input device, z-information can be considered in defining a user interaction model for the device. Any measurement of displacement in a z-direction can be used, if such information is available from the input device. The pressure data can be used to define states of interaction, with transitions between these states determined by various thresholds. The device can provide raw or normalized data, and can provide state information or data defining its thresholds that specify state transitions. This information can be provided as an attribute of a contact point provided by the device. Data can be normalized across various similar devices. Applications can use the raw pressure data from the device for their own purposes, or rely on the device itself or host operating system software to interpret the pressure data according to thresholds and states. | 04-25-2013 |
20130135217 | APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR A MULTI-POINTER INDIRECT TOUCH INPUT DEVICE - To allow a computer platform to provide a consistent interface for applications to use information from multi-point indirect touch input devices, an application programming interface is provided to a software interface layer that manages interaction of the system with a variety of instantiations of multi-pointer indirect touch input devices. | 05-30-2013 |
Paul R. Millsap, Issaquah, WA US
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20130113716 | INTERACTION MODELS FOR INDIRECT INTERACTION DEVICES - One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for utilizing input data received from an indirect interaction device (e.g., mouse, touchpad, etc.) as if the data was received from a direct interaction device (e.g., touchscreen). Interaction models are described for handling input data received from an indirect interaction device. For example, the interaction models may provide for the presentation of two or more targets (e.g., cursors) on a display when two or more contacts (e.g., fingers) are detected by indirect interaction device. Moreover, based upon a number of contacts detected and/or a pressured applied by respective contacts, the presented target(s) may be respectively transitioned between a hover visualization and an engage visualization. Targets in an engage visualization may manipulate a size of an object presented in a user interface, pan the object, drag the object, rotate the object, and/or otherwise engage the object, for example. | 05-09-2013 |
Scott Millsap, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20090014227 | PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH STEERING CUES - Disclosed is a method for assisting the parking of a vehicle. The method includes determining a vehicle position relative to an obstacle. When the relative position meets a first set of criteria, a first torque pulse is delivered to the steering wheel in the first direction to cue an operator of the vehicle to turn the steering wheel in the first direction. When the relative position meets a second set of criteria, a second torque pulse is delivered to the steering wheel in the second direction, opposite to the first direction to cue the operator to turn the steering wheel in the second direction. A system for assisting the parking of a vehicle is also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
20140257639 | CROSS CHECK STRATEGY FOR SYSTEMATIC ERROR PROTECTION - A method for generating and verifying an output command for using in a power steering system is provided. The method receives, by a module having at least a primary processing path and a secondary processing path that is in parallel with the primary processing path, a set of input signals. In the primary processing path, the method generates a primary output command based on the set of input signals and sends the primary output command out of the module. In the secondary processing path, the method generates a first range of command values based on the set of input signals, determines whether the primary output command falls within the range of command values, and generates a fault signal based on determining that the primary output command does not fall within the first range of command values. | 09-11-2014 |
Scott A. Millsap, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20140046542 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING STEERING ASSIST TORQUE BASED ON A LATERAL POSITION COMMAND - A steering system providing an assist torque to a handwheel is provided, and includes a lateral position module and a torque command module. The lateral position module determines a lateral position command based on a curvature of a lane and a near field heading angle. The torque command module determines the torque assist based on the lateral position command. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046547 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING STEERING ASSIST TORQUE BASED ON A PROPORTIONAL GAIN VALUE - A steering system providing an assist torque to a handwheel is provided, and includes a proportional gain module and a torque command module. The proportional gain module determines a proportional gain value. The proportional gain value is scheduled as a function of a lateral position error and at least one of the following: a near field heading angle, a far field heading angle, a curvature of the lane, and a lateral position of the vehicle. The torque command module determines the torque assist based on the proportional gain value. | 02-13-2014 |